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FSU's Haplea, Penn State transfer, closing out whirlwind year

One moment, Kevin Haplea was blocking linebackers inside Penn State 's Beaver Stadium while outside, a statue of a former coaching icon pointed at the sky, proclaiming itself to be No. 1.
NITTANY LINES: NFL speculation good for O'Brien, Penn State

In his book "Paterno," Joe Posnanski writes of the many NFL owners who tried to hire Joe Paterno from Penn State to coach their teams. The Steelers' Art Rooney and the Raiders' Al Davis were among them. But, according to the book, no owner made a stronger pitch than the New England Patriots' Billy Sullivan.
Penn State pulls through rough year under O'Brien's leadership

In January, Bill O'Brien wrote a statement to fans after the death of Joe Paterno. He prefaced his condolences by saying, "on behalf of Penn State football…" O'Brien had been the head coach for 16 days.

Northern Lehigh wrestlers edge Southern Lehigh	Tom Housenick: East Stroudsburg University graduate a Hall of Fame fighter
Southern Lehigh girls basketball team survives against Salisbury	Notre Dame seeking holes in Alabama's pass defense
Tony Johnson's shooting sparks Lafayette's decisive win	Twenty-five years ago: The night Lafayette slayed Notre Dame

PHILLIES FILES: Former Phillie Urbina released from jail, reportedly back in the baseball world	Rays, Price avoid arbitration
Twenty-five years ago: The night Lafayette slayed Notre Dame	Rose Bowl: Stanford rides defense to win over Wisconsin
Son of Clippers owner Donald Sterling found dead in Malibu	Outback Bowl: South Carolina rallies past Michigan 33-28
District 11 featured on PCN weekly wrestling broadcasts	Bowl roundup: Georgia, Northwestern, Oklahoma State, Florida State post victories
Local charity ice hockey game featuring NHL players slated	Keith Groller: Five questions to ponder as season's 2ⁿ^d half begins
Notre Dame seeking holes in Alabama's pass defense	Lurie, Roseman: Time's yours
Holiday's happy homecoming lifts Sixers past Lakers	Eagles officially announce firing of Reid
Report: Chiefs to interview Reid	Reports: Andy Reid to be named Cardinals coach

IronPigs had plenty to be happy about in 2012	HOG BLOG: New IronPigs manager added to Winter Caravan roster
Amaro, Manuel join Phils banquet stop in Bethlehem	Reading Phillies to be no more...
Coca-Cola Park to expand seating areas	HOGBLOG: Former IronPig swinging a long way from home

Beloved local umpire Richie Frey dies; he was 62.	Red Sox get closer in trade
Phillies couldn't overcome injuries, poor start in 2012	Reports: Nick Swisher headed to the Indians
Former Mets pitcher signs minor league deal with Marlins	Ex-Phil Polanco agrees to $2.75M deal with Marlins

Maple Leafs' value hits $1 billion; Flyers 8^t^h in NHL at $336M	Gary Blockus: Claude Giroux leads Flyers by example
These are disappointing times for Philly fans	Gary Blockus: Flyer killer Brodeur gets another chance
Gary Blockus: Flyers power play lifeless against Devils	Gary Blockus: Flyers need a goalie for any chance to win the Pittsburgh series
Gary Blockus: Don't blame Bryzgalov for Flyers loss in Game 2	Gary Blockus: Flyers goaltending must improve
Gary Blockus: Flyers cause of death: Poor decisions

Local charity ice hockey game featuring NHL players slated	A 107-2 girls basketball game prompts talk of mercy rule in Indiana
Sidney Crosby moonlights between the pipes	NHL cancels games through Dec. 30
Hershey Bears set to induct first hall class	Despite earlier optimism, talks to end NHL lockout collapse
Allentown's Phantoms arena ticketholders asked to pay up	NHL labor talks appear to be progressing
Phantoms, Penn State hockey games to be shown on Comcast

Sixers fall to Suns 95-89	No. 5 Regional Story of the Year: Up-and-down 2012 for 76ers	Holiday plans to be back Friday night for 76ers
Holiday's happy homecoming lifts Sixers past Lakers	New-look lineup guides Nets past Sixers	Harden scores 33 as Rockets beat 76ers 125-103
Wright, Hawes lead Sixers past Grizzlies 99-89	Young's double-double leads Sixers past Hawks	Hot-shooting Mavs sink slumping Sixers

Sixers fall to Suns 95-89	C.J. McCollum has taken Lehigh, Patriot League by storm
Tony Johnson's shooting sparks Lafayette's decisive win	Defense lets Lehigh down in last-second loss to Bryant
Tom Housenick: East Stroudsburg University graduate a Hall of Fame fighter	Lehigh's NCAA Tournament win over Duke one for record books
Holiday's happy homecoming lifts Sixers past Lakers	Parkland pulls together and pulls away from Salisbury
Keith Groller: Five questions to ponder as season's 2ⁿ^d half begins

Jets keep Ryan, fire GM Tannenbaum	FSU's Haplea, Penn State transfer, closing out whirlwind year	Reports: Penn State's O'Brien on short list of several NFL teams, including Eagles
C.J. McCollum has taken Lehigh, Patriot League by storm	Nick Fierro: Reid era defined by failure to maintain success	Franklin leads Vanderbilt to Music City win
Fans to Reid: Thanks but so long	Eagles send Reid out with ghastly loss	Jenkins wishes confrontation never happened

Gary Blockus: Cressleys hope to reopen Kriss Pines hatchery as Firefly	Gary Blockus: 2012 Holiday Gift Guide for the Outdoors	Gary Blockus: Kevin Buck downs a big buck on extra archery day
Gary Blockus: Look to public property for snow fun in Pa.	Gary Blockus: Local hunters score well on opening day of deer season	Gary Blockus: Macungie Brittany wins national dog title
Gary Blockus: Winter deer hunting opportunities in Pennsylvania	Gary Blockus: Deer hunting season kicks off Monday	Gary Blockus: Leaser Lake to begin refilling

Pocono Raceway founder Mattioli voted into motorsports hall of fame	Keselowski clinches championship; Gordon wins race at Homestead
Veach stays with Andretti Autosport, moves up to Firestone Lights	Harvick wins at wild race at Phoenix; Keselowski leads Chase
Danica Patrick announces split with husband	Johnson builds Chase lead with Texas victory
Did fate intervene on Keselowski's behalf?	Jimmie Johnson wins at Martinsville and takes Chase points lead
Keselowski, Penske win NASCAR Sprint Cup championship

Davis Love III and son win Father/Son Challenge on final hole	Afternoon birdie barrage carries U.S. to 5-3 Ryder Cup lead	Mark Wogenrich: Q School veteran Booros laments loss of PGA Tour qualifier
Golf's ruling bodies propose anchored putting ban	Mark Wogenrich: Mattare breaks through by qualifying for U.S. Mid-Amateur	Mark Wogenrich: Olympic opens with a mean introduction, Johnny Miller says
Europe stuns U.S. with wild comeback in Ryder Cup	Mark Wogenrich: Locust Valley can make a 'comeback,' new owner says	Spencer Soper: Golf: It's not just for the wealthy anymore