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Sept. 27, 2017



UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -

The Penn State football team will turn back the clock for a special “Generations of Greatness” game Saturday in the Big Ten home opener vs. Indiana. Elements of the game against the Hoosiers will take fans back in time, while the No. 4 Nittany Lions will don uniforms with design elements from uniforms past.


Fans are encouraged to wear their favorite Penn State football jersey to the contest.
Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. in Beaver Stadium and the stadium gates will open at 1:30 p.m.

“Penn State has such a great tradition and history and we wanted to find a way to honor and celebrate those “Generations of Greatness,’” Head Coach James Franklin said. “We are going to do so with a throwback game, some of the game day activities and then again with the uniform and pulling elements from many different uniform design elements through the years.”

“Penn State football has a proud past that we are thrilled to honor as we continue to write the story of our bright future,” Director of Athletics Sandy Barbour said. “Nike was a great partner in helping bring our vision to a reality as we recognize so many generations of Nittany Lion student-athletes. We can’t wait to engage in the ultimate throwback game, featuring these uniforms at Beaver Stadium.”

The on-field recognitions Saturday will include the late Fran Fisher, the beloved play-by-play voice of the Nittany Lions from 1970-82 and 1994-99. Fisher, who began his five-decade association with Penn State Athletics in 1966, also served as Executive Director of the Nittany Lion Club from 1982-88. Fisher passed in May 2015 at the age of 91.

Select “Generations of Greatness” game-worn jerseys, as well as “Generations of Greatness” helmets and gloves, will be available via auction at GoPSUsports.cbsi-auctions.com
starting at 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The auction will continue until the evening of Tuesday, October 10.

Penn State limited replica throwback jerseys are on sale at: shop.GoPSUsports.com

The “Generations of Greatness” game will include the following game day and uniform elements:

Game Day Elements



  • Videoboard – The Beaver Stadium scoreboards in the North and South end zone will have a display with a vintage look and feel.
  • Music – The in-game music will be a variety of hits from the 1950s to today.
  • Cheer and Dance Teams – The Penn State cheerleaders and Lionettes will wear historic outfits dating back to the 1950s.
  • Honorary Captain – The honorary captain is former Nittany Lion All-America linebacker Jack Ham. He also will be recognized as a 1988 inductee of the Pro Football Hall of Fame after helping the Pittsburgh Steelers win four Super Bowls.
  • Blue Band – The Blue Band will perform music throughout the game from 1950s to today.
  • Game Program – The cover of the Beaver Stadium Pictorial will have a look similar to programs from the 1950s.
  • End Zones – Both end zones will be painted with blue and white diamonds dating to the 1960s.
Uniform Elements



  • Numbers on Helmets – The Nittany Lions had the number on the side of their helmet from 1959-61 and then again from 1967-74. A No. 42 also appeared on the side of every Penn State helmet in the season finale against Wisconsin in 2012 to honor injured senior Michael Mauti.
  • Block Uniform Numbers – The block uniform numbers are similar to those uniform numbers that donned the Blue & White from mid-1950s-66.
  • White Stripe on Sleeve – Penn State’s uniform had a white stripe on the sleeve several times, including 1957-66, 1982-89 and 1992-2011.
  • Stripe on the Pants – The Nittany Lions had a blue stripe on their pants from 1952-68.
  • Striped Socks – The striped sock pays tribute to those worn on game days from 1970-72.
  • Gray Facemask – The gray facemask was donned by the Nittany Lions from 1959-86.
  • White Cleats – The white cleats were worn by the Nittany Lions in the 1979 Sugar Bowl.
  • Gloves – The gloves for the Indiana game will feature the Lion Shrine on the palm of the hands.
  • Lion Shrine – The image of Lion Shrine appears on the “home plate” of the front of the jersey. It is an original element of the “Generations of Greatness” uniform to pay homage to the Lion Shrine that was a gift from the Class of 1940.
  • Back Inside Collar – The back inside collar of the jersey reads “Penn State 1959” in recognition of the first Liberty Bowl game, played in Philadelphia. Penn State defeated Alabama, 7-0.

The No. 4 Nittany Lions (4-0, 1-0) host Indiana (2-1, 0-1) Saturday at 3:30 p.m. The game will air on the Big Ten Network, GoPSUsports.com and the Penn State Sports Network (2 p.m. airtime).

Single-game tickets for the 2017 Penn State football season presented by PSECU are available for three home games (Indiana, Rutgers, Nebraska). For information on single games, joining the Nittany Lion Club and purchasing new 2018 season tickets, as well as club seating in Beaver Stadium, fans can visit www.PSUnrivaled.com, call 1-800-NITTANY weekdays from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. or visit the Bryce Jordan Center ticket office weekdays from 9 a.m-4:30 p.m. More than 9,000 new season tickets were sold and the 2017 season ticket allotment has been exhausted.
 
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psute said:
Scanned the first page, didn't see it. Thought I'd share it here. I'm taking it as a message as well...

Sept. 27, 2017



UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -

The Penn State football team will turn back the clock for a special “Generations of Greatness” game Saturday in the Big Ten home opener vs. Indiana. Elements of the game against the Hoosiers will take fans back in time, while the No. 4 Nittany Lions will don uniforms with design elements from uniforms past.


Fans are encouraged to wear their favorite Penn State football jersey to the contest.
Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. in Beaver Stadium and the stadium gates will open at 1:30 p.m.

“Penn State has such a great tradition and history and we wanted to find a way to honor and celebrate those “Generations of Greatness,’” Head Coach James Franklin said. “We are going to do so with a throwback game, some of the game day activities and then again with the uniform and pulling elements from many different uniform design elements through the years.”

“Penn State football has a proud past that we are thrilled to honor as we continue to write the story of our bright future,” Director of Athletics Sandy Barbour said. “Nike was a great partner in helping bring our vision to a reality as we recognize so many generations of Nittany Lion student-athletes. We can’t wait to engage in the ultimate throwback game, featuring these uniforms at Beaver Stadium.”

The on-field recognitions Saturday will include the late Fran Fisher, the beloved play-by-play voice of the Nittany Lions from 1970-82 and 1994-99. Fisher, who began his five-decade association with Penn State Athletics in 1966, also served as Executive Director of the Nittany Lion Club from 1982-88. Fisher passed in May 2015 at the age of 91.

Select “Generations of Greatness” game-worn jerseys, as well as “Generations of Greatness” helmets and gloves, will be available via auction at GoPSUsports.cbsi-auctions.com
starting at 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The auction will continue until the evening of Tuesday, October 10.

Penn State limited replica throwback jerseys are on sale at: shop.GoPSUsports.com

The “Generations of Greatness” game will include the following game day and uniform elements:

Game Day Elements



  • Videoboard – The Beaver Stadium scoreboards in the North and South end zone will have a display with a vintage look and feel.
  • Music – The in-game music will be a variety of hits from the 1950s to today.
  • Cheer and Dance Teams – The Penn State cheerleaders and Lionettes will wear historic outfits dating back to the 1950s.
  • Honorary Captain – The honorary captain is former Nittany Lion All-America linebacker Jack Ham. He also will be recognized as a 1988 inductee of the Pro Football Hall of Fame after helping the Pittsburgh Steelers win four Super Bowls.
  • Blue Band – The Blue Band will perform music throughout the game from 1950s to today.
  • Game Program – The cover of the Beaver Stadium Pictorial will have a look similar to programs from the 1950s.
  • End Zones – Both end zones will be painted with blue and white diamonds dating to the 1960s.
Uniform Elements



  • Numbers on Helmets – The Nittany Lions had the number on the side of their helmet from 1959-61 and then again from 1967-74. A No. 42 also appeared on the side of every Penn State helmet in the season finale against Wisconsin in 2012 to honor injured senior Michael Mauti.
  • Block Uniform Numbers – The block uniform numbers are similar to those uniform numbers that donned the Blue & White from mid-1950s-66.
  • White Stripe on Sleeve – Penn State’s uniform had a white stripe on the sleeve several times, including 1957-66, 1982-89 and 1992-2011.
  • Stripe on the Pants – The Nittany Lions had a blue stripe on their pants from 1952-68.
  • Striped Socks – The striped sock pays tribute to those worn on game days from 1970-72.
  • Gray Facemask – The gray facemask was donned by the Nittany Lions from 1959-86.
  • White Cleats – The white cleats were worn by the Nittany Lions in the 1979 Sugar Bowl.
  • Gloves – The gloves for the Indiana game will feature the Lion Shrine on the palm of the hands.
  • Lion Shrine – The image of Lion Shrine appears on the “home plate” of the front of the jersey. It is an original element of the “Generations of Greatness” uniform to pay homage to the Lion Shrine that was a gift from the Class of 1940.
  • Back Inside Collar – The back inside collar of the jersey reads “Penn State 1959” in recognition of the first Liberty Bowl game, played in Philadelphia. Penn State defeated Alabama, 7-0.

The No. 4 Nittany Lions (4-0, 1-0) host Indiana (2-1, 0-1) Saturday at 3:30 p.m. The game will air on the Big Ten Network, GoPSUsports.com and the Penn State Sports Network (2 p.m. airtime).

Single-game tickets for the 2017 Penn State football season presented by PSECU are available for three home games (Indiana, Rutgers, Nebraska). For information on single games, joining the Nittany Lion Club and purchasing new 2018 season tickets, as well as club seating in Beaver Stadium, fans can visit www.PSUnrivaled.com, call 1-800-NITTANY weekdays from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. or visit the Bryce Jordan Center ticket office weekdays from 9 a.m-4:30 p.m. More than 9,000 new season tickets were sold and the 2017 season ticket allotment has been exhausted.
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It is puzzling that someone decided to include white cleats in the throwback uniform design considering the only time PSU ever worn them was the 1979 Sugar Bowl game for the undisputed national championship, which of course was a loss.

Ironically, the white cleats seem to be the favorite item of the squad, so let them enjoy the day and in the words of another (non PSU throwback), "let's hang half- hundred" on the Hoosiers and go home.
 
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psute said:
Gray Facemask – The gray facemask was donned by the Nittany Lions from 1959-86
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psute said:
White Cleats – The white cleats were worn by the Nittany Lions in the 1979 Sugar Bowl.
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I have been looking forward to the grey facemasks, and was specifically excited since we haven't worn grey facemasks since our last MNC in 86. Of course, this is offset by the fact that we will be wearing white shoes, which go back to our loss in the 79 MNC game. Does this mean that we at least play in the championship game?
 
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Game Day Elements



  • Videoboard – The Beaver Stadium scoreboards in the North and South end zone will have a display with a vintage look and feel.
  • Music – The in-game music will be a variety of hits from the 1950s to today.
  • Cheer and Dance Teams – The Penn State cheerleaders and Lionettes will wear historic outfits dating back to the 1950s.
  • Honorary Captain – The honorary captain is former Nittany Lion All-America linebacker Jack Ham. He also will be recognized as a 1988 inductee of the Pro Football Hall of Fame after helping the Pittsburgh Steelers win four Super Bowls.
  • Blue Band – The Blue Band will perform music throughout the game from 1950s to today.
  • Game Program – The cover of the Beaver Stadium Pictorial will have a look similar to programs from the 1950s.
  • End Zones – Both end zones will be painted with blue and white diamonds dating to the 1960s.

Uniform Elements
  • Numbers on Helmets – The Nittany Lions had the number on the side of their helmet from 1959-61 and then again from 1967-74. A No. 42 also appeared on the side of every Penn State helmet in the season finale against Wisconsin in 2012 to honor injured senior Michael Mauti.
  • Block Uniform Numbers – The block uniform numbers are similar to those uniform numbers that donned the Blue & White from mid-1950s-66.
  • White Stripe on Sleeve – Penn State’s uniform had a white stripe on the sleeve several times, including 1957-66, 1982-89 and 1992-2011.
  • Stripe on the Pants – The Nittany Lions had a blue stripe on their pants from 1952-68.
  • Striped Socks – The striped sock pays tribute to those worn on game days from 1970-72.
  • Gray Facemask – The gray facemask was donned by the Nittany Lions from 1959-86.
  • White Cleats – The white cleats were worn by the Nittany Lions in the 1979 Sugar Bowl.
  • Gloves – The gloves for the Indiana game will feature the Lion Shrine on the palm of the hands.
  • Lion Shrine – The image of Lion Shrine appears on the “home plate” of the front of the jersey. It is an original element of the “Generations of Greatness” uniform to pay homage to the Lion Shrine that was a gift from the Class of 1940.
  • Back Inside Collar – The back inside collar of the jersey reads “Penn State 1959” in recognition of the first Liberty Bowl game, played in Philadelphia. Penn State defeated Alabama, 7-0.
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The thing about the 78 Sugar Bowl, is that those were not CLEATS Penn State was wearing, those were TENNIS SHOES. Not only were they not cleats, but tennis shoes, but those things were broken out about a week before the game and the team voted to wear them, and they were not broken in.

Before we go and look for comparisons to the Sugar Bowl, let's get that clarified. The white CLEATS that Penn State will wear vs Indiana are the exact same Nike shoes we wear at home usually in make and model, but are simply white with a blue nike swipe, they are not "new" in any sense of the word and have been broken in, in fact, for over two months now, worn by the team off and on during Sundays and other practices, for this game.

In no way should there be a comparison to the shoes from this game, to the 1978/79 Sugar Bowl: Two different things entirely.

Now, please can we drop the subject?
 
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It is puzzling that someone decided to include white cleats in the throwback uniform design considering the only time PSU ever worn them was the 1979 Sugar Bowl game for the undisputed national championship, which of course was a loss.

Ironically, the white cleats seem to be the favorite item of the squad, so let them enjoy the day and in the words of another (non PSU throwback), "let's hang half- hundred" on the Hoosiers and go home.
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Again, those were tennis shoes worn in the Sugar Bowl. These are cleats.
 
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The thing about the 78 Sugar Bowl, is that those were not CLEATS Penn State was wearing, those were TENNIS SHOES. Not only were they not cleats, but tennis shoes, but those things were broken out about a week before the game and the team voted to wear them, and they were not broken in.

Before we go and look for comparisons to the Sugar Bowl, let's get that clarified. The white CLEATS that Penn State will wear vs Indiana are the exact same Nike shoes we wear at home usually in make and model, but are simply white with a blue nike swipe, they are not "new" in any sense of the word and have been broken in, in fact, for over two months now, worn by the team off and on during Sundays and other practices, for this game.

In no way should there be a comparison to the shoes from this game, to the 1978/79 Sugar Bowl: Two different things entirely.

Now, please can we drop the subject?
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Nostalgic. Guns has spoken.

78 Sugar Bowl or 79 Sugar Bowl with the sneakers. Which is it?
 
john4psu said:
Seems to me all this Generations of Greatness is missing a particular individual's name.
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Remind me when Joe wore the uniform? Why does every thing have to pay homage to Joe? I think he would have preferred it to be about the players and not him.
 
BisbeeMike said:
The thing about the 78 Sugar Bowl, is that those were not CLEATS Penn State was wearing, those were TENNIS SHOES. Not only were they not cleats, but tennis shoes, but those things were broken out about a week before the game and the team voted to wear them, and they were not broken in.

Before we go and look for comparisons to the Sugar Bowl, let's get that clarified. The white CLEATS that Penn State will wear vs Indiana are the exact same Nike shoes we wear at home usually in make and model, but are simply white with a blue nike swipe, they are not "new" in any sense of the word and have been broken in, in fact, for over two months now, worn by the team off and on during Sundays and other practices, for this game.

In no way should there be a comparison to the shoes from this game, to the 1978/79 Sugar Bowl: Two different things entirely.

Now, please can we drop the subject?
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So, was it the shoes or 4 plays up the middle that cost us that game?
 
john4psu said:
Seems to me all this Generations of Greatness is missing a particular individual's name.
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PSU_Nut said:
Remind me when Joe wore the uniform? Why does every thing have to pay homage to Joe? I think he would have preferred it to be about the players and not him.
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Sorry, but that is just an absurd argument. You can't talk about generations of greatness at PSU without including, prominently, the coach of the team during most (if not all) of the generations you are commemorating, especially considering he is the winningest major college coach of all time. If you can't understand that, then you are beyond help. I doubt any of the players you reference would disagree.
 
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In keeping w/ the spirit, the University should have lifted the nonsensical, counter-productive keg ban for a week in University Park.

Students could have:
* Experienced standing around a keg w/ friends w/ Beaver Stadium in the background
* Learned that a simple plastic cup and some ingenuity can get you beer even from people you've never met
* Consumed less Vodka and Rum
* Produced about 1/5th of the trash
* Consumed less Vodka and Rum

Alums/Fans could have:
* See above
 
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Throwback: ALL THE WAY BACK to the 1890's:

Cocaine is legal, it can be consumed in coca cola, or snorted freely.
Smoking is encouraged in the stands.
Argyle sweaters and pennants.
Square boxes on the field, can move either sideways or forward to get a first down.
Leather helmets no facemasks.
Flying wedge formations.
Halftime features picnics on the field, bring your own food and drink.
Indiana arrives by train.
 
I remember the switch from gray to blue face masks. At the time, I thought this was great coupled with the newer styles in face masks. Apparently there wasn't much to look forward to in those days.
 
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