2003 Nebraska-Penn State football pregame press
Stories are listed roughly in reverse chronological order.
• A year after the debacle in State College, the Blackshirts look for redemption tonight. More game-day material from the papers in Omaha (1, 2, 3, 4), Lincoln (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6), Grand Island (1, 2, 3, 4), Kansas City, State College (1, 2, 3), Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Pittsburgh and York, Pa. (1, 2).
• Bobby Foehlinger will be remembered at halftime.
• Facing a defense that has a new attitude and schemes, Zack Mills figures to have a tougher go this time.
• It's a final on Husker Preplay: NU 24, Penn State 17
• Mike Stuntz faces a test of character. • Meet the pride of Pierce, Neb.: Matt Herian.
• The surprise factor has faded, but Michael Robinson remains difficult to defend.
• NU fans say their unfond memories of State College won't be a cause for reciprocation.
• Barney Cotton says Richie Incognito is fully aware opponents will try to bait him.
• NU's linebackers have been getting the glory, but the linemen are also doing their jobs, the coaches say.
• One of PSU's starters is a nephew of Jimmy Williams. • Penn State QB Zack Mills insists his arm is fine.
• Josh Bullocks has quickly become one of the best in the conference at safety, Marvin Sanders says.
• Slowing Demorrio Williams will be a PSU priority: 1, 2, 3 • Notes from Wednesday's practice: 1, 2, 3
• Richie Incognito makes strides in self control, but PSU's John Bronson predicts cheap shots. More: 1, 2
• Starters' jobs are being re-evaluated in State College as the Nittany Lions – with "some trepidation" and their "backs against the wall" – get ready to head west. More from the Penna. perspective: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
• The Huskers say they expect PSU to be at the top of its game. More from Tuesday's press conference: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Also, notes from Tuesday's practice.
• D.C.-area fans are invited to a Taste of Nebraska and Penn State game watch.
• Frank Solich tries to squelch the QB speculation. • NU hopes to avenge last year's debacle in State College.
• Upperclassmen resolve to end the mediocrity at Penn State, whose problems start with poor line play: 1, 2
• Penn State will come to Lincoln smarting from a 27-14 home loss to Boston College. More: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
• Lincoln Southeast DT Zach Copple ponders an offer from Nebraska, but Harvard is also an option.
• A Penn State player is acquitted of sexual assault. • Penn State's Zack Mills aims to silence the critics.
• Three departures hurt PSU's depth. • Joe Paterno looks for ways to get Michael Robinson on the field.
• A freshman PSU tailback could see playing time.
• Joe Paterno bemoans his team's inexperience at running back.