1st Down: Black Friday Fun: While the rest of the house is Holiday shopping, you’ll have the TV all to yourself. #13 Iowa State at #17 Texas: A Texas win creates the potential for a four-team logjam atop the Big 12. If Oklahoma and Oklahoma State both win on Saturday, they’ll join Texas and Iowa State as two-loss teams in Big 12 play. Texas has not played since November 7th while Iowa State played just last Saturday. Both teams are riding three-game win streaks. Texas has seen improved play from their defense the last three weeks after back to back losses, but will it be enough?........#15 Oregon at Oregon State: The Playoff Committee so far is undervaluing the PAC-12, rating Oregon several

I love Hot Dogs with anything from just ketchup and mustard, to Chili Dogs, to complex masterpieces. This is a complex masterpiece. When at home watching football I love to make hot dogs. Grilling is generally the preferred method, but lately I discovered the art of skillet frying them in olive oil. One day I decided to take it a few steps further and combine a love of Italian food with hot dogs. And the Dago Dog was born..... The Dago Dog By Jay Paterno Ingredients: Hot Dogs Shredded Mozzarella Diced Onions Whole Pepperoncini with stems removed Pepperoni Marinara Sauce 3 Cloves Garlic 3 Tbsp Olive Oil Hot Dog Buns Basil Directions: 1. In a skillet on medium heat warm up Olive Oil. Add the 3

1st Down: Pac 12 Contenders: UCLA at #11 Oregon: UCLA pulled up a game and a win over Cal on short notice last Sunday. Oregon has the most balanced offense in the country through two games. They've found their quarterback in Tyler Shough who rolled up 393 yards (312 passing, 81 rushing) in the win at Washington State. If they can keep up their balanced attack and keep Shough healthy they are a playoff contender……#20 USC at Utah: This is Utah’s season opener after Covid cancellations of their first two games. USC is 2-0 after sweeping both Arizona teams in margins closer than Biden's win in the Grand Canyon State. USC needed late game magic in both games with late 4th-quarter touchdown drives

With Penn State’s 0-4 start to the 2020 season the inevitable look backwards to the last time Penn State started 0-4 is to be expected. While fans are upset, it's important for people inside the program not to panic. So as a member of that staff I felt it would be a good time to share some insight from that season. Setbacks often spark growth. From that rough season start, I learned a lesson that applies not only to football but to life and leadership. Let me state that these are not meant to be criticisms or suggestions for the current team, but rather a general sharing of lessons learned from that time. The lesson from that season centers on a Joe Paterno coaching philosophy that I call th

First Down: Covid-19 Takes Down Top 25: No less than 6 Top 25 teams had their games called off this weekend because of Covid-19 issues. #1 Alabama at LSU: Because the LSU-Florida game was moved to December 12th, there does not appear to be any place to reschedule this one……#3 Ohio State at Maryland: After a big road win at Penn State, Maryland’s case numbers increased and they have stopped football activities. A real momentum killer for the Terps' season, but playing Ohio State may have killed that momentum any way.....#5 Texas A&M at Tennessee: The Aggies’ momentum also gets derailed. Some think the Aggies have a shot at a 2nd College Football Playoff spot. How they respond will be critical

1st Down: The PAC-12 Is Back--EARLY and LATE: The Pac-12 is back and on day one will start their day in the pre-dawn hours and last late into the evening…..Arizona State at #20 USC: The Trojans need a great season, and it seems they can’t wait. This game kicks off as the Fox Big Noon (EST) game, kicking off at 9 a.m. in LA. Traditionally teams need time to eat, get taped and time for pre-game warm-ups. That means pre-game meals are often 3 ½ hours before kickoff. Do the math and you could be eating breakfast at 5:30 a.m. before heading to the stadium…… Stanford at #12 Oregon: Oregon is seen as of the Pac-12’s best hopes for the College Football playoff. In the ABC Primetime game at 7:30 east