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Isaac is 15 years old and goes to Harriton High School in Pennsylvania. He was born and raised in Pennsylvania, but not a Pennsylvania fan. Does not like the Phillies, Sixers, Flyers, Eagles, or the soccer and lacrosse teams, (whoever they are). Is a huge college football fan and a die-hard Penn State football fan from birth. Isaac IS the BIGGEST Penn State fan in the whole world. He will watch and participate in many sports, but he really doesn't care for pro football, hockey, basketball, or any other sport. He only loves college football. His passion of this caused him to find this sight in September of 2008.

The best thing in the world for him is going up to Penn State for a football game. The fans are great, the stadium is huge, the team is successful, the ice cream is the best in the world, and the town is perfect, in his mind. All of State College, the town and the campus, and the fields and the stadium, is perfect to him. There's nothing like stopping at the Red Rabbit restaurant on the way up there to get some delicious fried chicken or a famous bunny burger. Don't forget the milkshake and the fries!

Possibly the best four words in his mind would be: WE ARE...PENN STATE!!!

Isaac was also featured on http://msn.foxsports.com/name/public/foxfunhouse on October 24, 2008. His Creature vs. Creature article was linked into the section called "What Bloggers are Saying". He did the Creature vs. Creature article with fellow writer Kristofer Green, whose article was also linked there.

Isaac's Recent Articles

Creature vs. Creature: A Nittany Lion on Penn State-Michigan State

Published 2 days ago
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College Football and Feeling the Pain of a Late-Season Loss

Published 12 days ago
66 comments

Penn State-Iowa Football: A Trap Game in Iowa City?

Published 17 days ago
78 comments

Isaac Luber's Unofficial BCS Rankings: Week 10

Published 18 days ago
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Favorite Athletes

Penn State football players

Favorite Sports Teams

Penn State

All Time Sports Moment

Penn State vs. Northwestern 2005 (MRob to DWill)

Most Memorable Game Attended

Penn State vs. Ohio State 2005

Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Favre's Consecutive Starts

Ruth or Mays?

Mays

Unitas or Montana?

Montana, but Brady is better than both.

Jordan or Russell?

Jordan, he's "The King", not Lebron. Top 10: 1) Jordan, 2) Kobe, 3) Russel, 4) Dr. J, 5) Magic, 6) Kareem, 7) Chamberlain, 8) Bird, 9) Lebron, 10) Undetermined.

Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky

Pele or Maradona?

Huh???

Federer or Sampras?

Federer

Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger

Petty or Earnhardt?

I don't care.

Schumacher or Senna?

Huh???

Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big 10! (Penn State)

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by RedRaider
about 12 hours ago

Final score 65-21.

You got what u wanted. I guess you're happy now.

by Gray Ghost
about 13 hours ago

Congrats on a great win by a great team! The really showed up today!

by Kristofer
about 14 hours ago

Congrats on the big win! Looks like you're going to the Rose Bowl! On another note...

Would you celebrate a one point win against an FCS opponent?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/84915-the-wisconsin-badgers-a-celebration-of-mediocrity

by SportMonk
2 days ago

A rare NBA article from me... I'd love it if you checked it out because I probably won't write another any time soon.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/84318-an-okc-love-affair-and-hornet-homecoming-new-orleans-returns-to-oklahoma-city

by Joe
2 days ago

Preview up. Enjoy

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/84040-creature-vs-creature-a-spartan-on-michigan-state-penn-state/poll_results#poll

by Joe
2 days ago

I've got a paper to get written tonight, and then I'll have my preview up. I'll link to yours as well.

by Bernie and Pat
2 days ago

Guess who's baaack...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/83813-our-top-5-football-br-writers-are

by Kristofer
3 days ago

Hope has been restored at Michigan State...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/83724-hope-has-returned-to-michigan-state-thanks-to-mark-dantonio

by Patrick
3 days ago

Regarding Saturday...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/83559-penn-state-vs-michigan-state-barack-obama-to-dantonio-of-msu-yes-we-can

by SportMonk
4 days ago

Here's my latest:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/83483-the-bye-week-blues-what-to-watch-while-you-wait

by Joseph
4 days ago

Hey Isaac, if you get a chance, I would appreciate your input on my latest. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/83197-urban-meyer-the-new-steve-spurrier

by Joe
4 days ago

Hey Isaac, I'm shooting for thursday-ish to have my creature vs. creature out.

by Kristofer
4 days ago

A new Creature vs. Creature... a Buckeye's take on the OSU-UM game.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/83139-creature-vs-creature-a-buckeye-on-michigan-ohio-state

by Gray Ghost
4 days ago

Georgia is better than Florida!!! LOL :)

by Brett
4 days ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/83146-penn-state-football-week-12-review-and-week-13-preview/
I can't believe the disrespect PSU continues to receive... you should write an article on that

by Gray Ghost
5 days ago

How my buddy? Great to see your smiling helmet on B/R. Did you see how bland Georgia looked against Auburn. The play calling was horrendous.

by Kristofer
5 days ago

Ohio State takes over the top spot in the latest Big Ten Power rankings...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/82962-big-ten-power-rankings-ohio-state-is-back-on-top

by Ryan
5 days ago

Thanks for the read, Isaac. It's much appreciated.

by Kristofer
5 days ago

It's rivalry week... what rivalry do you think is the best?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/82835-the-five-most-heated-rivalries-in-college-football

by Tim
6 days ago

Glad your Lions recovered with a solid performance, Isaac!

If you get a chance, here's the 11/16 Carrying On:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/82627-carrying-on-about-college-football-nov-16

by Scott
9 days ago

Check out my UM Hoops season preview if you get a chance.

I'd appreciate your feedback.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/81759-michigan-wolverines-2008-2009-mens-basketball-preview

Thanks,

Scott

by Bill
9 days ago

Dreams:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/81162-penn-state-will-play-for-the-national-championship-if

by Darnell
10 days ago

Good PSU article:

http://www.sportsline.com/columns/story/11092437

by BabyTate
10 days ago

Am in the process of cleaning up the comment section of your article. These people will be warned and disciplined. The Bleacher Report Terms of service do not allow such language. This is a number one priority.

Issac, when you receive comments with profanity, vularity, and laced with ignorance, you shou;d contact me at once and we'll get rid of it and ban the originator from submitting information. Those filthy words are not going to be in the College Football Section of the Bleacher Report.

I appreciate the fact that you handled the ignorant ones well on your own, however, this is a far larger problem and it has to be taken care of from the management level to make sure these characters are rooted out and disciplined.

This is a publishing website for writers. Not a post it board for bloggers and juvenile delinquents. If they want to do that they can go to the appropriate webs ites for such trash, there are plenty of them.

We have children reading this website. No parent should feel threatened by the language used in the B/R. We have decent business people who are associated with our web site. We will not have everything we have all worked for these months to be ruined by a handful of ingrates.

After this matter is taken care of, I look forward to contacting you and reviewing the legitimate concerns of your article and the rational, non-profane comments you received.

Baby Tate, Community Leader of the College Football Section of the Bleacher Report

by Kristofer
10 days ago

Check out the latest Big Ten Power Rankings...Ohio State makes its move.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/81197-big-ten-power-rankings-the-top-two-may-have-to-share

by Jonny
10 days ago

hey isaac hope all is well dude. if you get a chance let me know what ya think

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/81110-a-childs-dream-reached-and-then-forgotten-advice-for-the-professional-athlete

thanks

jonny

by Joe
10 days ago

Isaac,

Interested in doing a Creature vs. Creature for MSU-PSU next weekend? Lemme know.

by Kristofer
10 days ago

Isaac,

I'd love your input on my latest...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/80949-college-footballs-final-stretch-whos-hot-and-whos-not

Thanks,
Kristofer

by Ty
11 days ago

Hold on a second, did you honestly say that PSU DIDN'T CARE? Think about what you said, they didn't care if they lost the game? Wow, if an undefeated team with NC hopes doesn't care about losing a game that they SHOULD win, they don't deserve the NC. Wow.

by Ty
11 days ago

See, that comment just showed your immaturity. Why can't you just give respect where it is due? I fully respect the PSU program, and I'm truly not trying to rub it in your face. The only reason I made the comment I did is because I saw too many of your comments that were ridiculous. Yes, Penn State is more TALENTED, however, the best team doesn't always win.

If they played again Iowa would get domolished? Well, I'm sure if any upset was played over within a few days after the first game, yeah, the better team would probably win. Unfortunately for PSU, that won't save their NC hopes. I'm not on here to tell you Iowa is the best team in the nation; I'm simply hoping you will sooner or later realize that your favorite team won't win every game, and that's okay. PSU will go to the Rose Bowl and end with a very successful season.

BTW, I love your comments, Dave!

by robert
11 days ago

Isaac read bi-laws, Iowa needs to be punished for poor sportsmanship

This is the html version of the file http://www.wiacsports.com/handbook/0809_t_SportsmanshipHandbook.doc.
Google automatically generates html versions of documents as we crawl the web.

Sportsmanship and Ethical Conduct

Expectations and Guidelines

For

Institutions, Coaches,

Student-Athletes and Fans

January 13, 2005

WIAC Position on Sportsmanship and

Ethical Conduct

The WIAC considers good sportsmanship and ethical conduct to be essential foundations for the conduct of intercollegiate athletics. The WIAC is committed to promoting excellence in academics and athletics…excellence as manifested in an environment of sportsmanship, fair play, and ethical conduct.

It is a fundamental value within the WIAC that winning, or at least striving to win, and sportsmanship/ethical conduct are not exclusive goals. Rather, they are very compatible and complimentary goals.

The WIAC views participation in intercollegiate athletics and attendance at campus athletics events as privileges that can and will be revoked when such action is deemed appropriate.

Individuals who choose to compete outside the acceptable norms of sportsmanship and ethical conduct may achieve temporary success. However, their achievements will not serve them well in the long-term inasmuch as any success that is realized will forever be tainted by the knowledge that it was gained in the absence of fair play and/or sportsmanship.

Sportsmanship is everyone’s responsibility—do your part to keep the WIAC “A Conference of Character”.

NCAA Policies on Sportsmanship and

Ethical Conduct

The NCAA Sportsmanship and Ethical Conduct Committee has developed the following definitions for sportsmanship and ethical conduct:

* “Sportsmanship” is a set of behaviors to be exhibited by student-athletes, coaches, game officials, administrators and fans in athletics competition. These behaviors are based on values, including respect, civility, fairness, honesty and responsibility.

* “Ethical conduct” is a set of guiding principles with which each person follows the letter and spirit of the rules. Such conduct reflects a higher standard than law because it includes, among other principles, fundamental values that define sportsmanship.

NCAA Bylaw 22.2.4.4 – Sportsmanship and Ethical Conduct. It is a principle of the Association that student-athletes, coaches and all others associated with intercollegiate athletics adhere to such fundamental values as respect, fairness, civility, honesty and responsibility. Consistent with this principle, the institution shall:

1. Demonstrate that in the area of intercollegiate athletics, it is committed to these fundamental values of sportsmanship and ethical conduct;

2. Have established a set of written policies and procedures in this area;

3. Demonstrate that educational activities related to sportsmanship and ethical conduct exist for individuals and groups associated with the intercollegiate athletics experience; and

4. Provide evidence that the effectiveness of activities in this area are monitored, evaluated and addressed on a continuing basis.

WIAC Policies on Sportsmanship and Ethical Conduct

Article 10 Ethical Conduct/Sportslike Behavior

1. General Principle. Individuals associated with the WIAC are expected to deport themselves with honesty, integrity and fair play. Their behavior shall at all times reflect the high standards of honor and dignity that characterize participation in competitive sports in the collegiate setting. Displays of sportslike behavior and mutual respect of competitors and officials shall be considered an integral part of all athletics competition. Administrators, coaches, student-athletes and officials shall abide by the rules governing both the WIAC and the NCAA and fully cooperate in any and all inquiries related to possible violations of those rules.

2. Institutional Responsibilities. Each member institution is responsible for instilling an atmosphere consistent with the provisions of NCAA Constitution 2.4 and WIAC Bylaw 10.1. In doing so, institutions will ensure that all individuals associated with the athletics program are aware of the institutions expectations for such conduct and that appropriate action is taken against those individuals who choose to act in an unacceptable manner.

3. Unsportslike Behavior. The commissioner shall be authorized to investigate cases involving unsportslike conduct of any of the participants on teams representing member institutions; and, if sufficient evidence is found that they have been guilty of unsportslike conduct, the commissioner shall be authorized to impose such penalties as in the commissioner’s judgment the case warrants.

10.3.1 Profanity. Displays of public profanity on the part of coaches or student-athletes shall be grounds for suspension from the next immediate contest. [Adopted 5/6/05]

10.3.2 Contest Suspensions. Coaches are not permitted be on the site of an athletics event in instances in which they are serving a suspension imposed by the NCAA, the WIAC, the institution, or the playing rules of that sport. Furthermore, coaches are not permitted to travel with the team or perform any other coaching related duties on those days in which a suspension is being served. Exceptions to these requirements may only be granted by the commissioner. [Adopted 5/11/07]

4. Public Comments. All individuals associated with the WIAC and/or its member institutions (e.g., administrators, coaches, game officials) are to refrain from making public comments of a negative or derogatory nature about other institutions, coaches, enrolled or prospective student-athletes or the conference office. Individuals found to have violated this provision are subject to disciplinary action.

Article 25 Awards

25.10 All-Sportsmanship Team. An All-Sportsmanship team will be named in each of the conference’s championship sports at the conclusion of reach respective sport season. The team will consist of one member from each team (as selected by that team) who displays exemplary sportsmanship throughout the season. Each member of the All-Sportsmanship team will receive a certificate from the conference.

Article 27 General Regulations

5. Spectator Control. Every effort shall be made by competing institutions to emphasize the importance of good sportsmanship by fans and spectators at all athletic events. Athletics administrators from each institution have the responsibility to control and assist in the curtailing of unsportslike behavior from their respective fans, coaches, or athletes. However, in the event crowd control procedures must be initiated, this responsibility rests with each host institution, or with the tournament or meet director at off-campus championship events. Host institutions are responsible for taking reasonable measures (e.g., adequate security, public address announcements) to ensure that events are conducted in a safe and controlled environment, particularly in those instances in which questionable behavior or disruptive activities are foreseeable. The host institution shall take steps to ensure the safety and unabated movement of opposing teams and officials at the contest site.

1. Pep Bands/Noise Makers. All pep bands and noise makers must be cleared through the host athletics director’s office before they can be brought into a contest area during indoor athletics events. No pep band music or noise makers shall be used during a live ball period. Arrangements for visiting bands (e.g., admission, seating, marching) must be approved by the host athletics director prior to the event.

2. Stoppage of Play. Once a contest is underway, the Referee/Head Official determines if the situation is too detrimental to continue play and has the authority to stop the contest. If a contest has been stopped by the Referee/Head Official, the decision to continue the contest is solely the authority of the host athletics director (or designee) in consultation with the Referee/Head Official.

2. Comments on Officiating. Coaches and officials will refrain from post-game comments on officiating. Any comments, criticisms or complaints of game officials’ performance should be directed to the conference office by a written memorandum from the head coach through the athletics director. In the sports of football, basketball and volleyball coaches also may forward their comments via the written evaluation forms submitted to the conference office. Complaints pertaining to officials shall not be released to the press or public either in written or verbal form. The distribution of a videotape of “questionable” calls to members of the media or general public is also prohibited. Any coach, student-athlete or other institutional personnel connected with an institution who publicly criticizes officials shall be subject to severe disciplinary measures including, but not limited to, suspension from future contests.

State of Wisconsin and UW System Policies

Related to Sportsmanship

UWS Chapter 18.06 (30) – No person shall engage in violent, abusive, indecent, profane, boisterous, unreasonably loud or otherwise disorderly conduct under circumstances in which the conduct tends to cause or provoke a disturbance, in university buildings or on university grounds.

WIAC Expectations and Guidelines for Promoting

Sportsmanship and Ethical Conduct

Establish clear expectations for the behavior of administrators, coaches, players, fans and officials.

* Include specific expectations for sportsmanship and ethical conduct in contracts and job descriptions of all athletic administrators, coaches and other athletic staff members. (See Attachment No. 4)

* Incorporate expectations for sportsmanship and ethical conduct into departmental and student-athlete handbooks.

* Include sportsmanship and ethical conduct as a point of emphasis in interviews of prospective athletics administrators and coaches. Conduct a thorough background check with respect to the sportsmanship and ethical conduct history of all prospective employees.

* Adopt specific expectations related to the behavior (and standards of accountability) of fans at campus athletic events.

* Establish acceptable protocol (e.g., remain on the bench) for all team personnel (e.g., coaches, student-athletes, managers) should a fight or other disturbance occur during an athletics contest or the team be subjected to debris and/or verbal taunts by fans.

* Incorporate expectations for maintaining control of athletics contests in all officiating handbooks. Empower and encourage officials to enforce sportsmanship expectations.

* Establish and communicate expectations and responsibilities for team captains related to ensuring that their team members are exhibiting positive sport behaviors.

* Increase campus and public awareness of the WIAC commitment to sportsmanship, including expectations for positive behavior.

* Display the WIAC sportsmanship sandwich boards prominently at athletics events.

* Include a sportsmanship message in all game programs. (See Attachment No. 1.)

* Make a public announcement just before the start of each event. Have the announcement read by a student-athlete. (See Attachment No. 2.)

* Include expectations for sportsmanship in booster club charters, constitutions, bylaws and/or newsletters.

* Have administrators and/or coaches attend booster club meetings and encourage booster club members to promote a positive sports culture.

* Develop means by which the adherence to the conference’s expectations related to sportsmanship and ethical conduct can be monitored and reported to the conference office and the appropriate campus officials.

* Compile and distribute reports (e.g., technical fouls, unsportsmanlike conduct fouls, red/yellow cards) for various sports which reflect the perpetrators and the number of incidences in which coaches and/or student-athletes have engaged in unsportsmanlike behavior.

* Incorporate items concerning the behavior of coaches, student-athletes and fans on the game reports filed by officials, coaches and neutral observers.

* Establish expectations that video taping should continue in instances in which unsportsmanlike conduct is being exhibited by coaches, student-athletes and fans prior to, during or immediately following (including intermissions and the post game handshake) any athletics contest.

* Establish, communicate and follow-through on the consequences for exhibiting unsportsmanlike conduct or engaging in unethical behavior on the part of coaches, student-athletes, fans and others

* Include sportsmanship and ethical conduct as part of the overall annual evaluation process for athletics personnel, including specific references to these areas on any evaluation instruments.

* Take decisive and immediate action (e.g., reprimand, suspension) against those coaches or student-athletes who display poor sport behaviors.

* Intercede and (if necessary) eject fans displaying unacceptable forms of behavior. Serious or chronic violations should result in a temporary loss of ticket privileges or even a permanent banishment from all athletics events.

* Enforce to the fullest extent possible the disciplinary measures (e.g., ejection, suspension) stipulated in the playing rules of each sport for fighting and other unsportsmanlike behavior.

* Develop and employ specific strategies to reduce the severity or number of incidences of unsportsmanlike behavior on the part of coaches, student-athletes and fans.
* Train all security personnel with regards to identifying possible “hot spots” (e.g., areas behind visiting team’s bench, pathways for officials/teams to exit the field or court) and for the appropriate manner to intervene with disruptive fans and/or anticipate outbreaks of violence or unruly behavior (e.g., fans rushing the court or field).

* Designate an “administrator in charge” for each athletics event. Ensure that visiting coaches and game officials are aware of the identity and how best to locate this individual, if necessary.

* Recruit individuals to serve as “WIAC Ambassadors” to monitor and promote positive sports behaviors at athletics events. (See Attachment No. 3.)

* Set aside seating blocks reserved for visiting fans, preferably behind the visiting team’s bench area.

* Establish expectations for cheerleaders and bands to dissuade or “drown out” negative cheers on the part of fans.

* Require that public address announcers refrain from making inflammatory comments during games.

* Provide adequate security for game officials and opposing student-athletes to exit the playing field or court and for the post game handshake between teams.

* Train gate and security personnel to deny admission or eject fans exhibiting behaviors attributable to alcohol use.

* Provide game officials with a private and secure dressing area.

# # # # #

Attachment 1

[PROGRAM INSERT]

THE WIAC…A CONFERENCE OF CHARACTER

* The WIAC is committed to excellence as manifested in an atmosphere of sportsmanship and fair play.

* Sportsmanship is about demonstrating respect for opposing teams, coaches and fans, as well as officials.

* Competition and sportsmanship are not mutually exclusive…they are compatible and complimentary goals.

* Sportsmanship is everyone’s responsibility…do your part to ensure that the WIAC remains “A Conference of Character”.

A Message from the Student-Athletes of the WIAC

“Do It Right”

Attachment 2

A Message to our Fans

The WIAC promotes good sportsmanship by student-athletes, coaches and spectators. We request your cooperation by supporting all those participating in this competition in a positive manner. Profanity, racial or sexist comments, or other intimidating actions directed at student-athletes, coaches or officials will not be tolerated and are groundsfor removal from the site of competition.

Sportsmanship is everyone’s responsibility—do your part to keep the WIAC—‘A Conference of Character’

# # # # #

Attachment 3
WIAC AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

* The primary purpose of the ambassador program is to have individuals attending WIAC athletics events who are expected to remain visible during the various athletics contests as a way to curb unsportsmanlike behavior.

* Ambassadors also may be utilized as “greeters” for visiting teams, fans, media and officials.

* While the greatest need for ambassadors will be at highly attended events with a greater likelihood of volatility (e.g., basketball and ice hockey), ambassadors should be encouraged to attend any and all athletics events hosted by our institutions.

* Ambassadors are not expected to act as event security. Their primary role is to act as a deterrent by virtue of being visible and in position to identify to game management any individuals who are behaving in an unacceptable manner. As such, ambassadors are expected to position themselves in seating or fan areas wherein problems may or often do occur (e.g., behind team benches, areas where the visiting teams and/or officials exit and enter the floor).

* Each school will be expected to designate as many as 12 individuals (e.g., boosters, retired coaches, retired faculty) to serve as their ambassadors for each sports season. These individuals should possess a high level of maturity and confidence so that they perform their assigned role competently, but with restraint.

* The use of enrolled students is strongly discouraged, but may be acceptable if approved beforehand by the conference office.

* Each ambassador is to be outfitted in apparel (e.g., baseball cap, polo shirt, t-shirt, light jacket) that clearly identifies that individual as a “WIAC Ambassador”. Each ambassador will be permitted to keep the cap, polo shirt and t-shirt, but the jacket should be returned to a designated individual in the athletics department.

* As a way to encourage ambassadors to attend away contests, each ambassador will receive a conference pass that will enable that individual to attend any and all WIAC athletics contests. If attending an away event, it is expected that the ambassador will clearly identify him/herself to the administrator in charge at the host institution. “Visiting” ambassadors are expected to position themselves amongst the fans from their own institution.

The WIAC—“A Conference of Character”

# # # # #

Attachment 4

CONTRACT LANGUAGE

NCAA Bylaws

11.2.1 Stipulation That NCAA Enforcement Provisions Apply.

Contractual agreements or appointment letters between a coach and an institution shall include the stipulation that a coach who is found in violation of NCAA regulations shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective actions as set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedures.

11.2.1.1 Termination of Employment.

Contractual agreements or appointments between a coach and an institution shall include the stipulation that the coach may be suspended for a period of time, without pay, or that the coach’s employment may be terminated if the coach is found to be involved in deliberate and serious violations of NCAA regulations.

Proposed WIAC Contract Language

A coach or other institutional staff member may be subjected to disciplinary measures to include suspension for a period of time (with or without pay) or termination if that individual is found to be involved in deliberate and/or serious violations of NCAA, WIAC, or UW- regulations. These disciplinary measures may be prescribed by either the NCAA, WIAC or UW-.

# # # # #

by dave
12 days ago

While LSU is having a bad year I'm not concerned. It is hard to win week in, week out in the toughest conference in all of college football. Two BCS championship crystal footballs in a five year span isn't too shabby you know? That is something that NO Big Ten school will ever accomplish. I would bet my pay check on that. I would ask you to do the same but a fry cook's salary won't cover my mortgage.

You really should not be attacking me. After all, it's not my fault the Weak 10 is inferior to everyone else. If Penn State was in the SEC they would lose to Vanderbilt, poor 'ol Joe Pa. Now log off your mom's computer so she can e-mail me a photo...

[Just remember who started this]

by Joseph
12 days ago

If you get a chance, Valdosta High football at critical stage.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/80103-the-fall-of-a-football-dynasty

by dave
12 days ago

you were saying I was ignorant? Oh wait, that was before Penn State choked to who? IOWA. As I stated...as long as the Big 12 and SEC exist, the Big 10 will never be relevant again.

As a 15 year old, who are you to be calling people out as idiots anyway? Good luck in the Rose Bowl, you will need it but I guess it's better than playing for the National Championship and getting waxed versus who? Oh, either the Big 12 champ or the SEC champ.

Now get your pajamas on and go brush your baby teeth.

by Brett
12 days ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/80006-penn-state-football-week-11-review-and-week-12-preview

bad time for a bad game... let me know what you think

by Gray Ghost
12 days ago

How's it going ol' buddy?

by GeorgiaDawg
12 days ago

If you get a minute.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/80008-good-or-great-the-case-for-matthew-stafford

by Alex
12 days ago

If you're this upset about Penn State, what's going to happen when you get dumped by a girl? :)

by Adam
12 days ago

I'm sorry Isaac but I do know how you feel, but as for the comment by the Iowa fan, hawkeyes suck and got lucky.

by Jeff
13 days ago

I think it's pretty evident that Penn State was playing out of their minds this year. We finally saw the true Penn State team at Iowa. They're much worse than everyone thought they were. Ohio State would definitely never lose to such a bad team.

by Tim
13 days ago

Sorry about the Lions-

here's this week's COACF, Isaac:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/79691-carrying-on-about-college-football-nov-9

by Chase
13 days ago

yeah losing sucks... but I still have hope. And we can both rest assure that if both our teams win out, they will both be in a BCS bowl!

That's tons of money for the school.

And we still have an outside chance to go to the MNC...

;)

by Ty
13 days ago

Dear Isaac,

In case you didn't see the PSU game yesterday, they lost. It's like they didn't even see it coming...it was just like...BOOM! HAHA! Maybe you shouldn't be such a homer and actually give the oppenents of PSU a CHANCE at the game.

I don't know you and I'm not writing this for trash talking purposes, but after reading many of your comments it just bothers me that you don't give anyone a chance to win against your beloved Lions. They're not THAT good.

HAWKEYE PRIDE!!! =)

by Gray Ghost
13 days ago

This was NOT the best Penn State team. The team that kicked Miami's tail was the best. Giftopolis at LB! You will get over it. I kept trying to warn you on the threads that anything could happen. Thats football.

There will be more football. Life goes on. Games are won, games are lost.

Keep breathing.

by Gray Ghost
13 days ago

Isaac, I had to flag your comment on Daniels article as offensive, because of the language. Dude! You are one of my best friends on B/R - cool the expletives. Isaac - you can't control what Penn State does - no more than I can control that Georgia got pasted by our worst rival - but you can control yourself.

Get a grip. A football game isn't worth killing someone over because they hit a field goal. We need you back on here intelligently discussing football - not just Penn State.

Get off the roof and come back inside.

by daniel
13 days ago

isaac,

a pretty cool story emerged from the hawkeye's win over penn state. check it ouf if you have a chance:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/79481-iowa-kickers-dream-realized-in-win-over-penn-state

thanks!

by Steven
14 days ago

Hey man, I couldn't believe Penn State lost to Iowa. But, Penn State played a horrible game. Every team will have one. But hey, there is still the Rose Bowl. And even though its very unlikely, still the NC. Well, just keep your head up. WE ARE.. PENN STATE!!

by Lou
14 days ago

Feel better Isaac. When you get older, you'll be able to drink it off. For now, you just have to suffer through it.

by Quantumt
14 days ago

Good luck in the NCG in Miami! :) Go Gators!!!

by Colin
14 days ago

A couple comments bud.
You cannot talk for 8 weeks about how PSU is the best, and not expect it to come back to you when they choke. They played badly, it happens. I have lost $10,000 on a game and taken it better. It is one season, you will get over it.
You are 15 years old, you know you are living the good life when the worst thing to happen to you is a Penn State loss. Of course you're allowed to be upset, but do not get emo over a game that your team lost in the final seconds.
You should be honored by the condolences being posted on your bulletin board, some people see less remorse after a death in the family.

by Colin
14 days ago

Sorry bud.
I'm actually surprised that more people haven't rubbed it in here.
For everything you have been spouting for weeks, you deserve to get some of it back. Good to see the maturity around BR though.
Good luck beating MSU.

by Gray Ghost
14 days ago

Great news Isaac! I am adopting you!!!!!!! I have started proceedings and you will be moving here to Idaho within the month! Cheer up - you have me for a Dad!!!!

by Joe
14 days ago

Isaac,

A comprehensive review of week 11 in the NCAA. Enjoy!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/79297-college-football-week-eleven-what-weve-learned

Cheers,
Joe

by Kristofer
14 days ago

Isaac,

Tough loss, bud. I know nothing I can say will make it less painful or easier to swallow, but there are still a lot of games to be played. Look at OSU and LSU last season. They lost games even later in the season and still made it. You never know what can happen in college football. All is not lost. Your Lions have had a hell of a season and still have a lot to play for. Keep your chin up. I've been in your shoes. It sucks, but it will get better. Trust me.

You can always talk to me, Isaac. I hope you know that.

Kris

by Gray Ghost
14 days ago

Hey Bud, hang in there. State has had an excellent year. I know how you feel. You da man!

by Anthony
14 days ago

Yeah. why?

by Alex
14 days ago

To use an English word: Bugger!!

by Gone
14 days ago

OUCH...

by J.A.
14 days ago

Hi Isaac - Sorry for your loss - but it was a great win for Iowa. They deserved the win. I watched every minute, every play and I can tell you it was one fine football game! As a Hawkeye fan, I think it is a tribute to their program and their commitment.

Penn State is an outstanding team and they will get a great bowl and finish well. They have been a fine team for generations, so I am sure you will long enough to see that vaunted championship season in your lifetime! Try not to obsess - although I know that is hard! jaa

by Carson
14 days ago

it's painful, I know, but you gotta suck it up and move on, its all apart of sports.

by Jeff
16 days ago

"I look up statistics and facts about the teams, and put it all together to basically explain why PSU is one of the best teams in the Nation."

you said it right there yourself. you're not objective. you look for ways to make the facts fit your conclusion instead of doing it the other way around. you demand zero respect from your readers when you do that. you've got it all backwards. chalk it up to youth an inexperience.

start paying more attention in school.

by Micah
16 days ago

MS13!!! LOL JK Yah just friends. I think I found you on f/b.

by Jeff
16 days ago

If you watched that much college football, you'd think it would show in your writing and reasoning. But it doesn't. You draw your conclusions, and then find evidence to back them up - when you should be studying facts and then drawing conclusions based on them. But that's not how you roll. You always start with the conclusion - i.e. "Penn State is the best" - and then manufacture a line of reasoning to support that.

by Micah
16 days ago

Yah Me and my gang go to the gym really late usually. I just got back and it is 10:40. Partay! lol. Yah I got a f/b. I'll see if I can find ya.

by Brett
16 days ago

Thats okay, thanks anyway. Enjoy the game on Saturday!

by Cameon
16 days ago

By the way,

That comment on your picks about "Nascar shouldn't be a sport. Its a waste of time and its only for hicks," is offensive and disrespectful.

by Cameon
16 days ago

Yeah not so much in the South. I went to Chicago for a Band trip and got doors slammed in my face because in the South, guys open doors for girls and when they don't it's considered rude and disrespectful.

I mean, overall more girls in the South probably love football more than girls in the North but I wouldn't really know. There is no doubt that fans in the SEC are some of the best, most passionate fans out there though. Girls and guys alike.

Are there anymore questions you have?

by Micah
16 days ago

No, but my couz does. I will rent it and beat you bad!!! Off to the gym!!!!

by Cameon
16 days ago

Isaac,

Everything you have been told about the South is probably not true unless you have heard that we are some of the friendliest people you will ever meet in your life. Women are respected and kids respect their parents. We respect each other. You might be in Wal-Mart and the guy next to you will ask how your day has been? Now does that happen in Phillie? Don't think so.

Country, rap, classical, rock, heavy metal, all of it is liked in the South. Rap is not necessarily big but it's not outlawed either. It really just depends on where you are.

We have TV down here and *gasp* its even IN COLOR! Ha. We don't run around in our overalls on tractors all the time...just on hot summer days. (I'm pullin your leg). :)

Girls down here are probably like the girls up there. I'm the exception to the "girl liking football" rule.

by Michael
17 days ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/78172-memo-to-espn-quit-burying-ron-franklin

by Brett
17 days ago

Hey just curious - do you have any interest in PSU basketball or Big Ten basketball in general? I am the Big Ten bball community leader and we could use some people writing articles on there. Let me know.

by Tim
17 days ago

Have you downloaded Flash 10 in the last couple weeks? From what I can tell, that might be the problem. If not, I'm not sure I can help. Maybe Zander is aware of another issue.

by Joseph
17 days ago

I humbly submit my latest.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/78138-the-importance-of-the-fellow-fans-in-college-football

by Michael
17 days ago

Just doing my part:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/78051-calling-all-impostors

by Jay
17 days ago

Isaac,

Ryan Leaf back in the news.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/77959-ryan-leaf-on-indefinite-leave-at-west-texas-am

JayBird

by Ryan
18 days ago

Hey, I always like to have more reads:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/77745-college-football-add-week-11

Let me know what you think.

by Mosang
18 days ago

Sure thing Isaac!

by Dan
18 days ago

Thanks for the pick..and the positive comments. Per Penn State old Joe is right just worry about Iowa and the rest will work itself out..

Cheers!

by Justin
18 days ago

hey isaac,

we had a little girl. 8 lbs, 10 oz, 22 inches long. she takes after her daddy with her size,
samantha grace goar was born on nov 1st.

hopefully, LSU will do their best to clear up that BCS race for ya. but i doubt it.

by Micah
19 days ago

Definitely.

by Dan
19 days ago

Don't worry, Anonymous will have to come find me now! Im scurred!!

by Brett
19 days ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/77335-penn-state-football-week-10-review-and-week-11-preview/show_full I like your recent articles by the way!

by Brad
19 days ago

Yes, Isaac, I know that JoePa is a playoff proponent as you know from my article you commented on. I think we both agree that everyone in the BIG 10 despises him because of that. Thanks for your insights. Penn State is only in the BIG 10 via expansion anyway, so JoePa transcends this overrated conference.

by Tim
19 days ago

If you get a chance to check out the newest edition, Isaac:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/77178-carrying-on-about-college-football-nov-2

Thanks!

by Micah
19 days ago

No you misunderstand. I mean we change the profile name. Like the name above your helmet for a week. =)

by Micah
19 days ago

"Isaac Luber kicked my butt". Oh baby u are gonna get ragged for a week! lol jk

by Chase
19 days ago

I have to, nothing personal, but I don't think they would put Texas ahead of Florida if they were trying to decide who would play PSU in the NC game. And since Florida won't lose, I need PSU to.

by Micah
19 days ago

How 'bout this. If they were 2 both make it and Florida won you put as your NAME on this site for 1 week "Micah green kicked my butt" and vice versa? Deal? I don't want 2 wirte an article. b/c if we did lose I would be 2 mad. lol

by Andrew
20 days ago

Don't worry man, if that happens, you'll have plenty of company.

It won't though. There's just no way an undefeated BCS conference champ misses the game in favor of a one loss team. That's why the Big Ten's and Pac 10's resistance to a conference tourney is such genius.

Other conferences' best teams must usually beat the other elite team(s) twice to stay unbeaten. That's tough. But the Pac 10/Big 10 only have to win once, and sometimes they never even play due to unbalanced scheduling.

It's brilliant. And I'm a Pac 10 guy so don't think I'm bashing on the Big 10.

The downside is the strength of schedule is weak so the polls don't move them up until the other teams lose. And big wins can result in leapfrogging, like it did this week. Of course, that all gets sorted out by the time the BCS games roll around b/c it's so tough for teams in the Big 12, SEC, ACC (altho it's weak), and Big East to stay undefeated.

by Andrew
20 days ago

I didn't see the BCS until you posted on my profile. It is unfair but not exactly unexpected. The Big 12 is getting a ton of love. I'm not sold b/c what I saw on Saturday was 2 very good offenses tearing apart 2 very suspect defenses. That could be because the Os are so amazing; it could also be b/c the D is so very bad. Until those team play impressive defenses, I'm not sure you can take them seriously.

That said, all PSU has to do is win 3 games and they are sitting pretty. No way the BCS keeps an undefeated BCS conference champ out of the title game unless there are 3 of them. And either 'bama or Tech will lose at least once.

Don't sweat it man. Look at what happened last year and what's happening this year. Much better to stay out of the crosshairs until the last moment.

I still think you're right - Florida v. PSU in the national title game. Probably not such good news for PSU given the Big Ten's recent history v. the SEC, but hopefully we'll get to see.

by Chase
20 days ago

But the Coaches poll has OU ahead of Texas. That is why it takes a computer sometime to put common sense into the equation. Who in their right minds can put OU ahead of Texas? Texas BEAT OU. Texas lost to an undefeated Tech. It should go Tech, Texas, OU. And the BCS got that right, when many humans couldn't.

Don't worry though man, Tech will lose to OSU AND OU. Tech got the lucky bounces and beat the Horns by a fingernail. That was a once in a lifetime game. They will now fold, and Texas will go to the Big 12 Championship. Penn St. will be number 2, and it will either be 1-loss Texas or 1-loss Florida playing Penn St. for the title.

Unless Penn St gets jumped by both....

by Micah
20 days ago

If somethin' could happen where I could I would, but I wouldn't have the $. It's all good though. lol May be I can get my old rich uncle to give me some...lol. I would like Joe pa to win one, but this ain't the year. ;)

by Chase
20 days ago

dude, the BCS got it right. You need to blame this on Ohio State, and not anyone else.

If it's not a Big 12 vs SEC matchup in the NC game, then it's gonna be a blowout.

by Colin
20 days ago

By the way, I wasn't rubbing in the fact you're #3.
More like pointing out how bad of a situation you are in.

by Colin
20 days ago

Haha, everyone in the world commenting on how overrated Penn State is.
It's a shame, they can't do anything about it.
You better win your last few games big, if you lose, you may drop out of the Top 25 the way Penn State is being called out.

by RedRaider
20 days ago

BCS standings out.... we jumped ya.

Texas Tech #2

by Bernie and Pat
20 days ago

Isaac-- I have a feeling you are going to want to kill Pat. But you will love my ranks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/76544-who-really-deserves-to-be-1-in-the-college-football-polls

by HD Handshoe
21 days ago

Check out my new BCS story....just wrote it this morning!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/76475-oy-vey-if-alabama-penn-state-and-texas-tech-all-go-undefeated-or-all-lose

GO BIG TEN!

by RedRaider
21 days ago

Thanks but I'm pretty sure I saw us jumping Penn State in the rankings just now. It said we're #2 and Penn State is #3.

So not sure if we helped you as such but hey, I'm routing for Penn State too... much more comfy facing them in the NC game than facing the Gators. The Gators are scary!

So now its go Oklahoma State for you, isn't it?

by Alex
21 days ago

Hey Isaac. Do me a favour. Stop adding links to your articles on my Bulletin board. I never click through to any of them. I'm quite happy surfing through and finding stuff.

Also, don't write some like: "Also, read my article on why Florida and PSU will play in the Championship...its the most probable thing that will happen as of right now." You aren't a reference point or a soothsayer for journalism. No-one knows what the heck's going to happen this season.

You are a great writer, and I respect you, but I just wanted to tell you because you're a nice guy.

by Bernie and Pat
22 days ago

A new tandem is in town!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/75925-bernie-pats-football-picks-this-weekend

by Michael
23 days ago

Isaac,

Thanks so much for the POTD!

by Mosang
24 days ago

Whatever works, Isaac—you keep writing, I'll keep editing!

by Mosang
24 days ago

No problem Isaac!

by Adam
24 days ago

hey I just posted my first article/presiction on the Texas v. Texas tech game. Be the first to post a comment with your predictions and score of the upcoming big game on Saturday. I would really appreciate it. Thanks