Interesting question, with regards to PSU sports
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My first thought is of a coach, not an athlete.
Agree, but the first coach I’d think of is Cael Sanderson. As far as athletes, I’d currently say Carter Starocci. At one time it would have been Bo Nickal. In a couple years it’ll be whichever wrestler is on a multiple championship run.
I know the assumption is it would be a football player. However, the lion head logo isn’t really used to brand the football team. It doesn’t appear on the field and isn’t very prominent on the uniform. OTOH, the logo is on the back of the wrestlers’ singlets and is very prominent on the home mat.
Now if the question involved a plain white football helmet with a simple blue stripe then dozens of names would come to mind.
There is no athlete, personality, or any alum for that matter that first comes to mind when I see anything related to Penn State - there is just one person: Joe Paterno.
I don’t think I’m the only one.
I don’t think I’m the only one.
No one athlete comes to mind. For me its a symbol of the many student athletes who participated in the 32 IC programs over the years.
Three people ... (1) my late uncle; (2) my college FB coach Gary Klingensmith; (3) PSU coach Joe Paterno
Oh, what could have been!!
Fwiw, for many seasons, that logo was part of the end zone. The end zone paint was the logo followed by PennState.
I don't recall when that stopped and they went to the block PENN STATE, but probably 15 or so years ago after at least 15 years or more of using it.
I'd argue that the logo is still prominent in football branding online and around the stadium and in football-related fan gear, but that's just my impression.
I didn't post to humor anyone. Sorry. Besides, Joe wasn't an athlete at Penn State, which was the original premise.
I don’t really think of a single athlete when I see the logo. I think of the school and going to events. As someone who was at the main campus fall 94 through 98 I more associate that symbol with going to the stadium or rec hall to watch an event or just being at the baseball field
Agree with others- JoePa is first person.
first sports moment/memory: "Intercepted, Giftopolous!!"
To answer OP's question directly.... i would waffle between Lavar, Saquon, and KiJana Carter.
first sports moment/memory: "Intercepted, Giftopolous!!"
To answer OP's question directly.... i would waffle between Lavar, Saquon, and KiJana Carter.
Besides those obvious players from the early-mid 90's teams, Curtis Enis was a beast that I remember watching live like it was yesterday. Then there was this play, which was awesome.
You nailed it. In fact, to be more specific that Athletic logo reminds me of former head coach Joe Paterno.
There is a reason there are no player names on the Football jerseys. There is no doubt, Football is THE sport at Penn State.
Cael Sanderson over Joe? Maybe the best wresting coach ever. But few could pick him out at the post office.
The reason the logo reminds me of former coach Joe Paterno is because it was designed and introduced during the Paterno era. It has nothing to do with who was the greatest or best coach (that’s a different topic for another day).
What the heck. In the 'not the main stream sports' category, some Honorable mentions:
Gene Wettstone was the head coach of the men's gymnastics team at Pennsylvania State University from 1939 to 1976. He led the Penn State Nittany Lions gymnasts to nine national championships. He also coached the United States men's gymnastics teams at the 1948 and 1956 Summer Olympics. [Wikipedia]
I'll also throw in the "Fencing teams" as there's some controversy perhaps with respect to the coaching ranks:
Penn State has been a fencing powerhouse, having won a record 13 national championships in the sport since the NCAA began awarding titles in combined men's and women's fencing in 1990. The team finished as champion or runner-up in 21 of the first 25 years of the combined tournament. The program won six consecutive NCAA Championships from 1995 to 2000. [Wikipedia]
Gene Wettstone was the head coach of the men's gymnastics team at Pennsylvania State University from 1939 to 1976. He led the Penn State Nittany Lions gymnasts to nine national championships. He also coached the United States men's gymnastics teams at the 1948 and 1956 Summer Olympics. [Wikipedia]
I'll also throw in the "Fencing teams" as there's some controversy perhaps with respect to the coaching ranks:
Penn State has been a fencing powerhouse, having won a record 13 national championships in the sport since the NCAA began awarding titles in combined men's and women's fencing in 1990. The team finished as champion or runner-up in 21 of the first 25 years of the combined tournament. The program won six consecutive NCAA Championships from 1995 to 2000. [Wikipedia]
You may want to check what the topic is. Hint: It has nothing to do with which coach is more successful, recognizable and/or famous. I never claimed Cael > Joe when it comes to any of those things. But go ahead and be outraged for no reason if it makes you feel good.
I can do anything off the 3 meter high dive, my best athletic move. You should know this.
like this, not speedo stuff
It’s a question with individual answers. We all have independent thoughts. We are allowed to have a different first thought when seeing the logo. There is no right or wrong answer.
I’ll give you my ppv info so you can watch.
trade is a nite on the boat on my next return leg from LA road-trip
PM me for my cell. Me n 2 aren’t missing a Bo fight
this freaking animal is 7th in Bo’s weight class Bo’s def not ready for top 10. Strickland did this last Saturday nite in the apex
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