Penn State history and perspective on the game

Like the Rambler, I come from "enemy territory", Blackshoediaries. Hoping for a great game. The folks on here same a little more level headed than some of the other LSU blogs I have been perusing in the last few days. I did not go to Penn State, but grow up there and wanted to give some facts, stats, etc. Forgive me if you know them.

1. Beaver Stadium-largest stadium in the country for the last 2 years. Michigan is adding more handicapped seating, but is currently smaller.

2. Penn State-largest paying alumni network.

3. Joepa-most bowl wins as coach (23-11-1). Has been at PSU for 60 years, 44 as HC. Only LSU-PSU previous meeting 1974 Orange Bowl: 16-9 Penn State won.

4. We have 810 school wins, 7th all time. 16-16 against the SEC all time.

As for the game itself, Line play will be key. If you have athetic DE's we are in trouble. Holliday will be trouble, and special teams is a definite advantage for you. PSU is like 4th in scoring D, at 11.8 ppg, against some lesser opponents. A KEY matchup not yet talked much about is your offense against our line and linebackers. Secondary is a question mark for us.

I know you have a great D too, giving up something like 16 ppg. I think your offense has struggled somewhat this year, but you definitely have athletes. Our QB Clark can look great against the same talent teams, but has not won a signature game. RB Royster also had a better year last year. Should be a pretty evenly matched game

Links:
Stadium info: LINK /
Alumni info: LINK
Pennlive link talks about JoePa's 60 years at PennState: LINK /