Nittany Lions name 3 football captains

0 Comments | Philadelphia Inquirer, The, August, 2007 | by Shannon Ryan Inquirer Staff Writer

Penn State announced yesterday three senior captains for the football team.

Linebacker Dan Connor, who graduated from Strath Haven High, quarterback Anthony Morelli, and receiver Terrell Golden were selected as the leaders.

Penn State coach Joe Paterno had said he was struggling with the decision of picking captains for the season so he let the team vote.

The Nittany Lions, who are ranked No. 17 in the Associated Press preseason poll, will start their season Sept. 1 against Florida International.

Connor, from Wallingford, Pa., has been named a preseason first team all-American by various publications and is a candidate for the Bednarik, Butkus, Rotary Lombardi and Lott awards.

Morelli broke the school season records for pass completions (208)...

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