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Football is a big part of Penn State life. Other varsity sports pale in comparison to the aura of intensity that surrounds every home football game. People fly in from all over the country to sit in the 106,000-seat Beaver Stadium. Tailgating is a full-time, three day occupation. The town really comes alive with the influx of Penn State families and visitors during a game weekend, but you can avoid this by staying on campus. You don’t have to love football to come to Penn State, but you do have to accept that Penn State loves football.

The men’s basketball team has made big strides over the past few years and has created a nice buzz on campus. The women’s volleyball team won back-to-back NCAA National Championships in 2007 and 2008. Penn State boasts one of the largest intramural sports programs in the country. The IM department hosts regular leagues in sports like soccer, softball, and flag football. They also put on special one-day events, like golf tournaments and homerun derbies.

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Athletics at Penn State

emmaortiz

Kinesiology and Exercise Science '15

5.0

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We Love Sports!!

Sports are very important at Penn State especially football! We have great school spirit and there is always a crowd to cheer whatever team on. The facilities are also wonderful, we have three gyms to work out in. All the sports have pretty great success either varsity or IM.

May 28, 2012

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ericokoye1

Finance '15

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We Are Sports

At penn state sports are a big deal and that goes for everyone. It is very rare you find a student not involved or interested in any sports at penn state. If we arent playing sports we are watching sports and it is a way of life. Through sports we connect as a university and we carry that strength into everything else we do.

May 21, 2012

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Toniannrosellesmith

Medicine '15

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Football

You cannot go to Penn State (esp. University Park) and not attend a football game. Football is a HUGE part of a Penn Stater's life. It is the main event in the fall. The excitement in the stands is unbelievable. Raining or freezing, the stands will be packed! Don't forget about the student section. We Are...#1 at packing the stadium among all other colleges and universities. Google it, I did!

May 14, 2012

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Penn State Football Before the start of the game, Penn State football players have a team huddle.

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Popular Photo Spot If you know Penn State, you know Joe Paterno. "JoePa" is our beloved football coach who has led PSU to many bowl games and winning seasons. On football weekends, the "JoePa" statue outside Beaver Stadium is a popular place to have your picture taken. You usually find people posing like his statue in their picture.

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Win Over Ohio State

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Win Over Ohio State After winning against Ohio State during the 2008 season, students poured out of their buildings and into the streets and commons. This was the celebration that took place outside East Halls.

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