• Black Shoes, Basic Blues

    Black Shoes, Basic Blues

    | Posted by Dawn Meyer

    “It’s the name on the front of the jersey that matters most, not the one on the back.” --Joe Paterno Yep, here it is. My true confession about the nagging topic of our football uniforms. I’ve been thinking about it...

  • Game Day with the Blue Band: Part Two – Follow the Band Wagon

    Game Day with the Blue Band: Part Two – Follow the Band Wagon

    | Posted by Nick Levine

    In a continuation from my previous article, I will pick up where I left off, with the entrance into Beaver Stadium. Upon entering Beaver Stadium through the tunnel, we finish our drum cadence and set ourselves up in the stands...

  • Wait For It...Wait For It

    Wait For It...Wait For It

    | Posted by David Pressman

    Take two steps to the right. Good. Now, take two steps back. Excellent. Another step to the right…easy, easy…good. Now, gently, take another two steps back. Carefully take two steps to the left and four more steps back…easy, easy…well done....

  • Back To The Old School In Twin Cities

    Back To The Old School In Twin Cities

    | Posted by David Pressman

    It was very similar to the Peter Forsberg Syndrome. Seven times during the latter portion of Peter The Great’s hockey career he attempted a comeback and each instance lasted less than a fortnight. Fans of those various teams would dance...

  • Game Day With the Blue Band: Part One – Up For the Fight

    Game Day With the Blue Band: Part One – Up For the Fight

    | Posted by Nick Levine

    It’s 6:45 a.m. on Saturday morning. Most students are still passed out from a long week of school and other activities. Professors are enjoying their weekends off, and people visiting for the football weekend are still in their hotel beds....

  • Enjoying the Unexpected

    Enjoying the Unexpected

    | Posted by Dawn Meyer

    Since you’re probably wondering (ha), I listen to the sounds of a symphony and my chattering infant while I type. Together they’re soothing following a loss and inspiring after a win. I love writing this blog. I’ve got my hot...

  • For The Kids

    For The Kids

    | Posted by Samantha Kennelly

    This Saturday Penn State is combining two of our favorite things: THON and football! Tomorrow’s noon game against Illinois is a gold out! The gold out is giving Penn State, as well as Penn State fans, the opportunity to spread...

  • Call The Mortgage Company, Bet The Farm

    Call The Mortgage Company, Bet The Farm

    | Posted by David Pressman

    That old roast bit from the Friars Club is just too easy to pass up. Last Saturday night, the Nittany Lions played with a ton of heart. They fought hard, played good team defense and battled to the end. The...

  • Beating Michigan, Two Weeks in a Row

    Beating Michigan, Two Weeks in a Row

    | Posted by Nick Levine

    “Our band is better.” The chant echoes down from the third floor of our hotel, over and over, from the mouth of a single Ohio State fan. That is how I was greeted along with the Blue Band at our...