The 2012 NCAA football season will be the first time in over 45 years that the Penn State Nittany Lions will have a new head coach. Former New England Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien will enter his first season as head coach of the Nittany Lions and will be looking to not only improve on a 9-4 record from 2011, but also put a new face the tainted football program. O’Brien knows the only way he’s going to do this is by bring home the wins. An offensive mastermind, O’Brien will look to bring his offensive game to a school that has been often referred to as “Linebacker U” and recognized for its overwhelming defenses over the years. With Matt McGloin starting at quarterback, fans will likely see an improvement offensively, as O’Brien was known to utilize the quarterback position effectively at New England. Expect hard road ahead for newly invigorated Nittany Lions as they enter the 2012 NCAA football season. Get your tickets today with Gold Coast Tickets!
The Nittany Lions football program represents Pennsylvania State University in University Park, Pennsylvania and playsat the NCAA Division I level. The Lions are members of the Big Ten Conference and are known as one of the most storied programs in the country. In 2008, they became the sixth team in college football history to win 800 games. The Lions have claimed two national championships in the team’s history, both under the leadership of famed coach Joe Paterno. Beaver Stadium is the home of the Nittany Lions and is the fourth largest stadium in the world. The Nittany Lions also play two trophy games throughout their season, one against Michigan State and the other against Minnesota. For more information on the Nittany Lions, visit their website at: http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/.
