TAMPA, Fla. -- Erik Ainge's fourth-down pass, intended for his favorite target, Robert Meachem, fluttered through the rain. Penn State safety Anthony Scirrotto, who had been around the ball all afternoon, swatted the pass away just before Nittany Lions cornerback Justin King, who had been around Meachem all afternoon, could pick it off, and Tennessee's high-powered offense ended the game the way it started it. Quietly.

With beautiful beaches, outdoor shopping and an impressive nightlife scene, Tampa, Fla., has plenty to offer Penn State fans traveling to the Outback Bowl n New Year's Day. Brooke Maynard, of the Tampa Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau, offers suggestions for things to do in the area.

UNIVERSITY PARK -- All-America linebacker Paul Posluszny was presented the Hall Foundation Award on Sunday as Penn State's outstanding senior football player to highlight the State College Quarterback Club's annual banquet honoring the Nittany Lion team.

The new book covering the 40-year era of Coach Joe Paterno includes original Centre Daily Times coverage of 25 great games of the Paterno years.

Readers in 38 states have placed Web orders for the new Centre Daily Times book featuring the first 40 years of Coach Joe Paterno's career at Penn State.

Jan. 1, 1996 #15 Penn State 43 #16 Auburn 14

Date: Jan. 1, 2007