FANS TOGETHER CELEBRATING 9-0

4 weeks ago, Penn State was about to face the toughest 4 game stretch the schedulers could have conjured up. 4 weeks later, the Nittany Lions have conquered. The win against Ohio State last night in Columbus will go down as one of the most memorable games in Penn State football fans' remembrance.

For those of you fortunate enough to be in attendance at the game, you were treated to an up close and personal defensive slug fest. In the end, it would prove to be an epic battle that was ultimately decided by one game changing play. On 3rd and 1, with Ohio State driving and in command of the game, "Chosen-One," Terrelle Pryor tried to do just a little bit too much. Senior stud Mark Rubin punched out the football, and Navarro Bowman recovered.

Enter: backup QB Pat Devlin. Enter: the "overrated," and "average-at-best" offensive line. Center A.Q Shipley turned to guard Rich Orhnberger in the huddle and said, "We are going to win this game." Win the game is exactly what they did. Behind pulverizing and punishing blocks, the dynamic tandom of Evan Royster and Stephon Green took the ball down the field for Penn State's first touchdown of the evening. After forcing the Buckeye's to punt, the offensive line again put on an "above average" display of power football. The spread HD offense has dazzled oponents all year. On this chilly Saturday October night, in front of a record crowd in Ohio Stadium, the senior-led offensive line proved that they can win in the trenches too.

This might have not been the type of win that Penn State needed to gain "style points" with the voters, but it is exactly what the Nittany Lions needed to stay on pace with what they initially set out to do this season. Fans everywhere can appriciate the ability of Penn State to find the will to win last night.

There were 2 separate groups of fans, not lucky enough to be in the "Crap-Shoe," who watched the contest in neighboring states, yet were able to enjoy every minute of the game... together.


Through technology, Penn State fans in Hoboken, New Jersey and a gathering of Nittany faithful in King of Prussia, PA, were united during last night's game. Although different menus were served, and a scarlet jersey polluted the first party mentioned, a Penn State victory was celebrated via Instant Messenger Video Chat.

In PA, a mix of 12 Penn State faithful assembled, scarfing down 10 lbs of deep-fried buffalo wings, and 5 lbs of signature french fries. On the drinking menu: Cases of Lionshead, Busch Light, Sam Addams, 3 Old Enlish malt liquor 40's, a half gallon of Sky Vodka, half gallon of Calico Jack, and some cheap white wine at 3am when everything else ran out.

With Mac Book beside TV, the other group of 6 PSU alum, and 1 lost Buckeye, watched on from their apartment, lavishing in their own ecstasy. 7 lbs of chicken wings, homemade crab dip, and prosciutto pizza highlighted the goodies in Hoboken, along with a similar variety of beverages. A halftime beer-run was the only break in gluttony here.

Several times throughout the game, the audio from both TV's was turned down, as the group outside of Philly belted out, "We Are..." and the fans outside of NYC, responded with "Penn State!" We were 100 miles apart, but it truly felt like we were together. Drinks were cheered to the built in camera on each computer screen, chug sessions evoked, and in the end, Penn State fans everywhere were treated to their 9th victory of the season, and another step in what is becoming something very, very special.