RECENT COLUMNS
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2023 COLUMNS:
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12/21 Writing the Lead Line of Our Life Story
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12/7 College Sports: Money Lessons Ahead
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11/9 College Football: Know the Past Know the Future
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10/26 Sign-Stealing is Part of the Game
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10/12 PSU Homecoming: A Sermon for the Faithful
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9/28 Sanders Understands This Era
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9/14 Thank You for Your Patience
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8/17 Paving Paradise to Put Up a Parking Lot
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6/8 Pride Month Column: Equality and Freedom
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5/25 NCAA Men's Lax: The Power of True Competition
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5/11 Memories of Lang-Ago Summer Days
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4/13 Impact Awards Showcase Alumni Athletes' Service
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3/30 Guns in America: Status Quo = More of the Same
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2023 COLUMNS:
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3/16 America: We and Us Over I and Me
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2/16 THON on TV: Showcasing our Very Best
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2/2 Politicians Need to Saty Out of the Classroom
1/19 Words Deeds and Patriotism
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2022 THE FULCRUM
Bridging the Political Divide
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Is America Exceptional? Yes. Perfect? No
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Our Poisonous Age of Absolutism
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OTHER NOTABLE PAST COLUMNS:
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Jay Paterno Reviews Malcolm Gladwell's New Book "Talking to Strangers"
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A Team To Remember--Lessons in Overcoming Adversity
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We've Gotten Carried Away With Being Offended
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The Arab News: On My Trip to Saudi Arabia
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Column written on Immigration that was triggered by Vienna Teng's song "No Gringo"
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2022 COLUMNS:
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Integrity Loyalty and Compassion Guided Franco Harris
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State High Football 2022: Some Day 13 Will Outweigh The 1
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Building a Team Vs. Building a Program
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The Seeds of Discord and Hate Take Root
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New Co-Host Leads to Ultimate Interview Guests
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College Football: Massive Change = Massive Challenges
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College Football Passion is Rooted in Tradition
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Fall Semester Returns to Penn State
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The Quiet After Arts Fest Is Bittersweet
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January 6th Hearings Show the Carelessness of Powerful People
2022 COLUMNS:
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Penn State's Summer of Transition
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Parents: Let The Coaches Coach
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NIL Success With Honor Will Boost Athletes from All Sports
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In the Face of Inhumanity There is Only One Side to Take
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Celebrating 50 Years, THON Is a Shining Example of Selfless Leadership
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The Football Fates Are the Cruelest
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Misinformation/ Hypocrisy Hinder Covid-19 Fight
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Opting Out is Part of the College Football Lesson Plan
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2021 COLUMNS:
Russ Rose's Legacy of Excellence
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What Have We Learned in College Football in 2021
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Ivan Maisel's New Memoir Is A Lesson For Us All
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College Football Needs to Tighten Game Lengths
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Unity Has Gotten Us Through Tough Times--We Need It Again
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The Controversial Bishop Sycamore
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For Bobby Bowden Coaching Was a Calling
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The NIL War is On....The Facilities Arms Race Is Over
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2021 COLUMNS:
NIL Deals: What Could Have Been In The Past
College Sports Transfer Rules Don't Have to Be All or Nothing
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NCAA Name Image and Likeness Changes Will Have Downside Too
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From Across The Field--Hats Off to Barry Alvarez
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College Sports Leaders Itch For Solutions They Won't Scratch For
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In America It Is Festivus Every Day
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