Desparation Surrounds Penn State as Saturday's Big Game Approaches

It is no well kept secret that Penn State University is under serious fire and scrutiny. Since allegations were brought to the surface concerning former members of the football staff including beloved coach Joe Paterno. Since the matter has been brought to court, both Paterno and long-serving President of the University, Graham B. Spanier have been fired from their positions. Bill Pennington said, "The campus is in turmoil. And there is a football game on Saturday that could determine the team's season." The event which has stirred up quite a media wake is definately lingering in the minds of all those involved with Penn State football, especially the players. On Saturday the Lions take on Nebraska who is ranked number 19 in the country. This game will be no easy task for the coaches and players who already have heavy hearts. However, despite the allegations, despite the media attention, despite the smut they have been faced with in headlines, and despite the huge wall they are facing both physically and emotionally, I want the Lions to win. I want to see the Lions rise from the ashes like the phoenix and shut everyone up. Show the criticizers that they are for real, use their anger and dissappointment as fuel to play their hearts out. I feel like if they are able to do this it will reunite the University and community like it was once before. They must give back to the students, alumni, families and all those who care about Penn State football and show them that there is still hope and life for their beloved team.