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Michigan’s win vs. Penn State two weeks ago is under review – The PostThe Wolverines used an ineligible player in their first four games and may have to retroactively forfeit.
This could technically help Penn State in the Big11Ten standings, but at the end of the day, Penn State still lost.
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PHILADELPHIA 6 Washington 1 (CBS Sportsline Boxscore)
I’m sure Cliff is pretty happy about the Phillies making the playoffs for the first time since 1993. Keep in mind that they couldn’t have done it without the help of the Nats. I think some flowers or a fruit basket sent to the team office’s would be appropriate.
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Bob Carpenter was just thanking fans for their support over the last few weeks. He also noted that he talked to Stan Kasten on Friday and quoted Yogi Berra who said, “it ain’t over until it’s over.”
Interesting.
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#21/19 Penn State Nittany Lions 20 Illinois Fighting Illini 27
That was awful, wasn’t it?
I liked the play calling on the first drive. This how the Lions should have opened against Michigan.
The offense seemed to be offended by the Illinois side of the field.
Sloppy, sloppy tackling today. The defense did adjust well at half-time. [...]

Washington 4 PHILADELPHIA 2 (CBS Sports Boxscore)
Chico Plays Big Role In Divisional Drama – The Post
Nats make Phillies nervous – The Wash. Times
Matt Chico denied the Phillies yesterday, allowing only run over six innings. That was win 73 for Washington. The loss puts Philadelphia in a first place tie with the Mets.
The Nats will likely [...]

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#21/19 Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Illinois Fighting Illini
LAST WEEK
We lost to Michigan. Again.
THIS WEEK
Real life got in the way of blogging. Sort and sweet: Penn State bounces back over a decent Illinois squad in an ugly game. My prediction Penn State 24 Illinois 16. Penn State fans exhale.
GO STATE BEAT ILLINI!
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Every year Mifflin Co., Penna. residents celebrate Michaelmas or St. Michael’s Day in their own unique way — Goose Day. Erica, a native of those parts, has decided that we will observe the tradition this year. Erica adds:
The belief is that if you eat roast goose on Goose Day, you will have good financial luck [...]

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PHILADELPHIA 6 Washington 0 (CBS Sports Boxscore)
Phils Move Into 1st Place With Victory – The Post
Phillies blank Nationals – The Wash. Times
P Cole Hamles dominated Washington, Citizens Bank Park was full and the Mets lost, so the Phillies are alone in first place with two games to go. The Nats meanwhile still need one victory [...]