Among the honors being heaped on Nittany Lion head coach Joe Paterno this year is his second Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award. The Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award is to honor the Division I football coach whose programs represent quality on and off of the field. Paterno had previously won the prestigious award in 1981.
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Lately, I’ve been hearing a lot less pissing and moaning from jaded Penn State fans about the quality of our post-season matchup. Nittany Lions fans are apparently getting the message that the Florida State Seminoles, despite their four losses, are dangerous Orange Bowl^* opponents. Not only do they have nothing to lose and a lot to prove but also they have a broad array of talent that can win big football games. In this article I’ll focus mainly on their linebackers. ???? ????????? bwin
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It looks like we won’t get to see Derrick Williams again until the Blue-White game in the spring. There is little likelihood that he’ll be playing in the Orange Bowl. JoePa will go with the doctors’ advice. Apparently, the injury was severe enough that it is possible that Williams could suffer nerve damage if brought back prematurely.

“So, I don’t think it’s worth the kid’s future; he has a great future, so I doubt he will play,” Paterno said.