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Some news and notes from Penn State football coach Joe Paterno's press conference today: -- Joe Paterno doesn't plan on changing his philosophy toward special teams but did allow he might not have the right personnel on the field.

This was not going to be a pleasant film session. Ohio State's Cameron Heyward andTodd Denlinger sack Penn State quarterback Daryll Clark last Saturday.

Indiana at Penn State Kickoff: Noon TV: Big Ten Network Line: Penn State is a 26-point favorite after the line opened at 21.

Penn State quarterback Daryl Clark, center, is tackled by Ohio State's Jermale Hines and Brian Rolle during the first half of theirl game in State College Saturday.

Despite apparently steadying itself in October, Penn State's offensive line is springing leaks again as the season winds down.

Penn State s Chaz Powell, the Nittany Lions main kickoff returner, runs through Ohio State players during Saturday s loss at Beaver Stadium.

Joe Paterno admits to the game-changing problems with his special teams unit, just don't tell him that a major overhaul is in order.

Despite its obvious warts, Penn State could end up in a big-money Bowl Championship Series game if it wins its final two regular-season games.

Though 18 Penn State seniors will play their last game at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Joe Paterno said he's not making time for perspective just yet.

After every Penn State game this season, Daily News beat writer Bernard Fernandez will provide Nittany Line Plus with his observations and analysis.

Poor special teams play has been a problem for years at Penn State, and this season may go down as the best example yet of a need for drastic changes.

When Johnnie Troutman began Penn State's preseason camp overweight, he caught the wrath of coach Joe Paterno.

Unit helps Penn State running backs rush for 338 yards against outmanned Illinois.

Whether his team won or lost, whether it played poorly or superbly, it has always been tough if not impossible for Joe Paterno to resist mentioning the turnovers in that game when he breaks it down with reporters a few days later.

No Penn State unit received more scrutiny than the offensive line through the season's first two weeks.

Thanks for participating in the Penn State football Q&A. Keep the questions rolling in and I will answer them every day throughout the season.

Before the season started, I wrote another Are you jellin'? post about the importance of consistency along the offensive line.

Flu symptoms gone, veteran back has a big day for the Lions' revived ground attack.

PSU QB not taking needless risks with Big Ten schedule looming. The lone time Daryll Clark elected to scramble upfield this season or needed to his helmet ended up back at the line of scrimmage.

Five things to look for as No. 5 Penn State plays Temple in the final tuneup before starting the real season next week against Iowa.