Perfect landing.

I'm setting this up a in advance, as I have several other things to deal with later today. Please use this thread for pre-match, in-match, and post-match discussion. As always, when responding to another post, please use the Quote function.

When
Feb. 22, 6:00 pm EST

Where
Penn State

TV
BTN will be broadcasting the match

Audio
Byers's radio PBP will be streamed. The pre-match portion of the show will start at 5:45 pm EST. You can access the audio stream at:


PBP
I gave a heads up in the Ohio State thread that I would not be able to provide PBP for the Maryland match. Hopefully, one or more of you will step forward, and provide PBP for one or more matches in the dual. As always, I remind those that attempt to do PBP to provide the score of the individual match, and to also provide the team score, at the end of each match.

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Before Iowa fans get mad at this, keep in mind, you guys have a 2019 Dual Trophy also 😉

I caught some of the PCN broadcast of the PIAA Field Hockey championships last Sunday. I forget the bracket, but the Sem was one of the finalists, and won their class final. Anyway, if I recall correctly, your daughter goes to the Sem.

The broadcast indicated that the Sem goalie was a four-year starter. At the end of the match, they showed the Sem team celebrating around their goalie. The backup goalie was in the pic briefly, and I believe she was wearing a green jersey. Was that your daughter?

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.; Jan. 13, 2021 -- Penn State wrestling has paused all team-related activities due to positive COVID-19 results among Tier 1 personnel.

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finally, we're back on the mat. Please use this thread for pre-match, in-match, and post-match discussions.

When
Feb. 14, 11 am EST

Where
@ Michigan

TV
BTN

Audio
Ironhead will be doing the radio PBP. You can catch an audio stream of his PBP, with the pre-match portion starting at 10:45 am EST, at:

PBP
I think I'm good for PBP. I'm feeling a little under the weather, but I should be able to do the PBP

, Rufus Sage, an explorer and experienced observer recorded jaguar present on the headwaters of the North Platte River 30–50 mi (48–80 km) north of Longs Peak in Colorado. Cabot's 1544 map has a drawing of jaguar ranging over the Pennsylvania and Ohio valleys


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University spies all over downtown looking for girls - GIRLS! - entering fraternity houses, then they call the cops alleging the frat is violating the Borough's COVID ordinance. Meanwhile, non-Greek apartment and house parties abound in State College. Fraternities can't get guys to live in their houses because in apartments they can have fun and party with little supervision. In the fraternity house, it needs to now be like a monastery. After over a hundred years, severe risk that there will be no fraternities at Penn State within a couple years. Sad.

Any news on the transfer portal? Who's in it what chances of psu getting any?

This seems incredibly stupid. Does anyone watch this and decide to drink Bud Light?
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This is just for the sake of discussion. Cael suggested we might need Beau and Nick both in the lineup. If we just take this as a starting point then here are some points to consider.
1. Who has a better chance to succeed at 149?
2. Nick has certainly earned the right to choose his weight and Hoosier Lion, who seems to be in the know about the Lees, thinks he’d clearly choose 141.
3. What makes the team better at tournament time?
4. Is it too late for Nick to certify at 149?
5. If the answer to question 1 is Nick, would he go up for the team’s sake?

Well, no matter what, I was just happy to see the guys finally in action?

WE ARE!!!

Won his 3rd MVP

And reportedly engaged to actress Shailene Woodley

The following is an excerpt from an email received from Sandy Barbour regarding ticket options for football in 2020.


1. Convert Your 2020 Football Season Ticket Purchase into a Tax-Deductible Donation

• Season ticket holders can opt to turn their entire 2020 football season ticket (ticket and seat contribution) and parking cost into a tax-deductible donation to the Levi Lamb Fund.
• Season ticket holders who are paid in full will be guaranteed a price freeze for their 2021 football season ticket(s). A seat contribution will still be required in 2021, but will also be frozen at the 2020 contribution levels.
• Additional benefits for choosing this option include:
• In the event the Governor’s orders regarding large group gatherings changes, you will get priority access to seats based on NLC Priority Points.
• 100 NLC Priority Points (equivalent to a $5,000 donation).
• Extended payment plan for 2021 football season tickets.
• Exclusive Enter to Win opportunities throughout the year.


2. Rollover to 2021 Football Season Tickets

• Season ticket holders can opt to roll over their 2020 football season ticket (ticket price only) and parking payment to their 2021 football season tickets and parking.
• The 2020 football seat contributions will be converted to a tax-deductible donation to the Levi Lamb Fund.
• Season ticket holders who are paid in full will be guaranteed a price freeze for their 2021 football season ticket(s). A seat contribution will still be required in 2021, but will also be frozen at the 2020 contribution levels.
• Additional benefits to choosing this option include:
• In the event the Governor’s orders regarding large group gatherings changes, you will get priority access to seats based on NLC Priority Points.
• 50 NLC Priority Points (equivalent to a $2,500 donation).
• Extended payment plan for 2021 football season tickets.
• Exclusive Enter to Win opportunities throughout the year.


3. Request a Full Refund

• Season ticket holders can opt to request a full refund of their 2020 football season ticket (ticket price only) and parking payment.
• The 2020 football seat contributions will be converted to a tax-deductible donation to the Nittany Lion Club’s Levi Lamb Fund.
• Season ticket holders who request a refund will retain their season ticket holder status in the renewal process for 2021, but will not be guaranteed their 2020 seat locations and parking for the 2021 football season.


Season ticket holders can make their choice by submitting this online selection form or by calling 1-800-NITTANY. If we have not heard from you by Friday, August 21, a member of our athletic ticket staff will be in contact.

Lentil Soup Recipe:

• 2 onion, chopped
  
  
• ¼ cup olive oil
  
  
• 4 carrots, diced
  
  
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
  
  
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
  
  
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  
  
• 1 bay leaf
  
  
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
  
  
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  
  
• 1 16oz bag of dry lentils
  
  
• 8 cups water, 2 heaping teaspoons of Chicken Bouillon
  
  
• 1 cup spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced
  
  
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
  
  
• 2 1/2 teaspoons of salt
  
  
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Sauté the carrots celery onions and garlic in the olive oil; Then throw in the rest of the ingredients, bring to a boil and then cook on low for two hours. Having it for the games today and the rest of the week

One of those stunning moments in time.

STS-51-L was the twenty-fifth flight of the Space Shuttle and the tenth flight of Challenger. STS-51-L carried a Tracking and Data Relay Satellite aboard an Inertial Upper Stage, and the Spartan satellite to observe Halley's Comet. The mission was originally scheduled for July 1985, but was delayed to November and subsequently to January 1986. The crew was announced on January 27, 1985, and was commanded by Francis Scobee. Michael Smith was assigned as the pilot, and the mission specialists were Ellison Onizuka, Judith Resnik, and Ronald McNair. The two payload specialists were Gregory Jarvis, who was assigned in October as a payload specialist to conduct research for the Hughes Aircraft Company, and Christa McAuliffe, who flew as part of the Teacher in Space Project. (Wikipedia)

lots of different plots in this game.

for fans like us, I hope it's an entertaining and competitive game.

Due to my schedule, I'm setting this up now.

Rodgers vs. Brady

Watching a freezing cold playoff game at Lambeau brings back a lot of memories.

Hopefully, it will be a close and competitive game.

Visited your Happy Valley recently. Chatted with some of our Business Contacts. We love SC. Downtown Area. Business District Boss said that he’s extremely worried that 60 - 70% of Business’s will go under! Unless they get substantial $$$$.

Rapid Transit did renew their lease — Landlord was sympathetic— RT had lost > $650K for the year! Bars & Restaurants have been financially decimated...

Oh, I had a dream, it seemed I stood alone, And the Veil of all the years goes, Goes sinking from my eyes like a stone...

You know when Phil Esten was at PSU, He badgered Sandy endlessly about dumping some of the non-revenue sports. She did however, implement a $20% AD’s cut in 2020. Concessions Boss Ebeling was laid off in August, IT cut some Staff permanently. However, Lash Project is going full speed ahead.

Beyond the horizon of the place we lived when we were young, In a world of magnets & miracles, Our thoughts strayed constantly & without boundary, Running before time took our Dreams Away, To a life consumes by Slow Decay.

The Biggest Current Rumor At PSU is that All PSU Units & Departments Will Have Comprehensive Furloughs by the end of January.

PSU is also implanting a comprehensive CO-VID Testing Project. Student have been sent Testing Kits & all students will be tested 2 Times.

The grass was greener, The lights were brighter, With friends surrounded, The nights of wonder, Forever & Ever,
CIAO

Just announced on MLB TV. Hank was 86.

Yesterday, @Bondist posted a sad request for advice on how to help his son. I once started a very long thread about how to help an alcoholic friend and I suspect that @Bondist's post got lost in the Dry January thread. This is just me making sure this gets the attention it deserves from the board. Thank you for your indulgence.

@Bondist, I tried to post something to help yesterday but couldn't come up with the right words. I hope this helps. God Bless.

This is the original post:
Hesitate to post , but if anyone has honest suggestions then worth it. No alcohol (weekend red wine only) since June 1 when 34 year son, unemployed and divorced and struggling alcoholic moved home. Thought to show support , as no big deal for me to eliminate but despite numerous recommendations at counseling I have failed to help him. Have heard numerous time rock bottom, etc . DUI hearing approaching, maybe the court will forced help.

From @Lion Son/Husband/Father: Does he go to meetings? They saved my cousins life.

From @paulrandythomas: Nearly all meetings these days are on Zoom, just google AA with your location and there will be many options. Or, the AA intergroup site has links to meetings worldwide, 24/7. He can turn off his mic and video if he wants and just listen and remain truly anonymous.

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Yes, casinos are fun, and yes they do generate tax revenues... largely by emptying the pockets of degenerates and people fighting addiction. And, yes, they do attract a certain element that could be considered fun by some, but are prostitutes, bookies, mob bosses and bagmen really that much of a value-add?

Does Ira Lubert -- and his syndicate of capital partners -- stand to make a small fortune on this development courtesy of his power and influence as the chairman of the Penn State Board of Trustees?

What does this casino bring to the Penn State community?

If you were James Franklin, what are your thoughts? Does this put his student-athletes and the health of his program at risk? Think back to Mike McQueary. State College is a small town and it wouldn't be hard to find guys like Mike who might be willing to influence the outcome of a game for personal gain.

As most of you know, my passion is history. This post is not political, and has nothing to do specifically with the individuals inaugurated today. Please do not bring any politics into this thread.

On a purely historical basis, I offer two items about Presidential inaugurations:

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