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The Provincial Report: Penn State

In State College, Pennsylvania, they like their valleys to be happy, their counties to be central, and their football to be of the collegiate variety. But this weekend things were not so joyful in Happy Valley as the Nittany Lions fell to Michigan 14-9. In a normal year this might not be such a terrible thing; this year, though, with the Wolverines coming into the game 1-2 after their disastrous losses to Appalachian State and Oregon, Mike Hart’s goal line dive for the winning touchdown in the fourth quarter just might have put an end to Penn State’s quest for a Rose Bowl bid this year. (Don’t worry kids, you’ll have just as much fun in Tampa.)

Now we’re not here to assign blame or point fingers, we’re here to lift the spirit, so to boost the boosters at Penn State, here’s a look at some famous alums and what they achieved in the NFL this week.

Former Nittany Lion Larry Johnson got the big contract this year, but he hasn’t been putting up the big numbers. Sunday against the Vikings he rushed for 42 yards on 24 carries. At least Kansas City won the game. Teammate Tambla Hall recorded two tackles, while Eddie Drummond carried the ball for -3 yards.

In the Seahawks-Bengals game, Kenny Watson ran the ball 60 yards and scored what could have been the winning touchdown had Cincy’s defense been able to stop Seattle on their final drive. Bobby Engram scored the first TD for the Hawks; he had five catches for 62 yards.

Joe Jurevicius had three receptions for 33 yards to help the Browns in Oakland, but the Raiders blocked a last second field goal attempt to win the game.

In Philly, Tony Hunt gained 1 yard on four carries, though he did score a meaningless touchdown near the end of the Eagle’s blowout win. Tight end Sean McHugh was so disgusted with Detroit’s effort he didn’t put up any stats.

Kicker Robbie Gould made a 20-yard field goal for Chicago, but it was hardly enough to help the Bears against the Cowboys. Teammate Anthony Adams recorded two tackles and an assist.

Kyle Brady caught a 20-yard pass for New England as the Pats rolled over the Bills Sunday. Fellow alum Paul Posluszny had three tackles and an assist for Buffalo, while Bryan Scott added another tackle.

Bryant Johnson had an 18-yard reception for Arizona, while San Francisco’s Michael Robinson had two carries for eight yards. Ed Johnson made three tackles for Indianapolis in Houston.

On Monday Night Football, Kerry Collins was 100% accurate with his throws against New Orleans; even though he only made four attempts, that’s pretty good. Calvin Lowry recorded three tackles.

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