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One of the most important games in Penn State history…this weekend.

I've kept a very quiet and humble stance all week. Mostly because I'm nervous as hell. This game is so huge for so many reasons. And prior to now, I couldn't afford to be my usual loud-mouthed self. Unfortunately, my nerves are forcing me to get out my feelings.

1. Penn State came into the season as relative underdogs, not only nationally, but also in the Big Ten. We are ranked #3 in the country, with perhaps the best prospect of going to the championship.
2. Ohio State came into the season as a national championship contender and disappointed, but are nowhere near being out of the race. They also have nothing to lose.
3. Terrelle Pryor is now shining as Ohio State's starting freshman quarterback and quickly proving himself to be the nation's top recruit. He was moments away from choosing Penn State just one year ago.
4. Ohio State has had one loss this season. A complete thrashing by USC. Needless to say they are back with a vengeance and showing their physical and mental strength.
5. This game more or less cements Penn State's spot in the Big Ten and likely our bid for the National Championship.
6. Daryll Clark, an underdog has had an uphill battle in trying to prove himself as one of the nation's best all-around players all season. This is his moment to shine.
7. 2005 was the year Penn State took Ohio State out of the national championship race. This year the roles are identically reversed.
8. This is the most all-around impressive Penn State team since 1994, and perhaps ever.

Most importantly, this may be final year of the greatest coach who ever lived. And there would be no more an appropriate finish to such a fantastic legacy than by ending on top.