Josiah Newman
I am a current student at the Pennsylvania State University. I grew up in a very small town in south central Pennsylvania. I have many varied interests that are listed below. Normally I tend to write editorially mixed in with my own personal research.
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Problems with the BCS Poll and NCAA College Football Championship SystemIn light of many problems surrounding the College Football championship system, it is starting to appear that the value of the polls used to determine the BCS rankings is not too great.
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NCAA Football Upset Special Week #6Who this author sees having the best chance of losing in NCAA football (of teams that are often considered 'top tier') this coming weekend.
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Top Takeout Restaurants in State College, PennsylvaniaAn overview of the best restaurants in the State College Area in six different categories for your dining pleasure.
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It's a Hockey Night in Pittsburgh....(again)The defending Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins open tonight against the New York Rangers in the Igloo, what to expect from the Pens this year.
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Stafon Johnson, in Our Thoughts and PrayersStafon Johnson, backup USC Running Back was recently injured during a weight room accident. This article is written in the sense of sportsmanship and hope.
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NCAA Football Upset Special Week #5Overview of the college programs I feel have the best chance of getting upset this week.
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My Favorite Sports Book of All Time'It's Not About the Bike' by Lance Armstrong is a highly inspirational tale of Armstrong's journey from the top of the cycling world to the hospital, and back to the top.
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The Best City in the Southern United States of AmericaOf all my experiences in the south, one city that I have visited stands far above the rest.
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Upset Special: Week 4 NCAA FootballWho has the best chance of getting upset in college football for the games to be played on 9/24/09-9/26/09?
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A Life in Blue and WhiteReflections from a fifth year Engineering student at Penn State on what the University has meant to him throughout his life as a child, then as a student.
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Top Five Sports Movies of All-TimeA breakdown of a mixture of sports movies. Comedic and Dramatic elements weighed equally in the construction of this list.
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The Ten Best Concerts to See in 2010This is an top ten list of the best concert tours I see on the slate for people in my own age bracket (16-25) to attend next year (2010).