espn: “College football archenemies for every power-conference team”

BobPSU92 · Friday at 12:19 PM

Something stupid to argue about on a Friday.

See the link below. From the article:

”Penn State Nittany Lions

National poll voters. The Nittany Lions had five undefeated seasons under former coach Joe Paterno -- possibly none greater than the 1994 team that finished 12-0 and won the Rose Bowl -- but was snubbed for the national title in each instance. In 1994, Penn State was voted No. 2 in the final AP and coaches' polls, while Nebraska was crowned national champ at 13-0. The same thing happened in 1968, 1969 and 1982, when the Nittany Lions were undefeated but finished No. 2 each time. In 1973, Penn State finished 12-0 but was ranked No. 5 in the final AP poll. The College Football Playoff hasn't fixed Penn State's woes with polls. Following Penn State's Big Ten title in 2016, the CFP selection committee excluded the Nittany Lions from the top four, earning Penn State the dubious distinction of becoming the first Power 4 conference champion excluded from the CFP. -- Heather Dinich”

College football archenemies for every power-conference team

Every fanbase has someone it absolutely loves to hate. Here's our list and the stories behind the fury.

www.espn.com

psuro · Friday at 12:36 PM

Finally, some proper BWI rage bait....

razpsu · Friday at 1:15 PM

So Maryland and Pitt it’s Joe Paterno.
Rutgers. It saquan.

LionJim · Friday at 1:23 PM

razpsu said:
So Maryland and Pitt it’s Joe Paterno.
Rutgers. It saquan.

I didn’t feel like clicking so the scoop is that Penn State’s archenemies are Maryland and Pitt?

Nits1989 · Friday at 1:28 PM

LionJim said:
I didn’t feel like clicking so the scoop is that Penn State’s archenemies are Maryland and Pitt?

Nah, Penn State's archenemy is National Poll Voters. Paterno is the archenemy for Maryland and Pitt.

UncleRoyBiggins · Friday at 1:30 PM

This is what we are up against.

Bison13 · Friday at 1:33 PM

Wow, Heather’s actually right about this one. Wonder if she’s called anymore 16 year-old boys and ask them to meet her at a local diner at midnight recently?

psuro · Friday at 1:37 PM

Bison13 said:
Wow, Heather’s actually right about this one. Wonder if she’s called anymore 16 year-old boys and ask them to meet her at a local diner at midnight recently?

razpsu · Friday at 1:42 PM

LionJim said:
I didn’t feel like clicking so the scoop is that Penn State’s archenemies are Maryland and Pitt?

No, paterno was there’s.

psuro · Friday at 1:51 PM

BobPSU92 said:
Something stupid to argue about on a Friday.

See the link below. From the article:

”Penn State Nittany Lions

National poll voters. The Nittany Lions had five undefeated seasons under former coach Joe Paterno -- possibly none greater than the 1994 team that finished 12-0 and won the Rose Bowl -- but was snubbed for the national title in each instance. In 1994, Penn State was voted No. 2 in the final AP and coaches' polls, while Nebraska was crowned national champ at 13-0. The same thing happened in 1968, 1969 and 1982, when the Nittany Lions were undefeated but finished No. 2 each time. In 1973, Penn State finished 12-0 but was ranked No. 5 in the final AP poll. The College Football Playoff hasn't fixed Penn State's woes with polls. Following Penn State's Big Ten title in 2016, the CFP selection committee excluded the Nittany Lions from the top four, earning Penn State the dubious distinction of becoming the first Power 4 conference champion excluded from the CFP. -- Heather Dinich”

College football archenemies for every power-conference team

Every fanbase has someone it absolutely loves to hate. Here's our list and the stories behind the fury.

www.espn.com

"We have met the archenemy, and he is us"

Nitt1300 · Friday at 1:53 PM

Just hate everybody- it's easier

LionJim · Friday at 1:57 PM

Nitt1300 said:
Just hate everybody- it's easier

Yeah, like being honest and upfront. Easier.

OptionBob · Friday at 7:07 PM

BobPSU92 said:
Something stupid to argue about on a Friday.

See the link below. From the article:

”Penn State Nittany Lions

National poll voters. The Nittany Lions had five undefeated seasons under former coach Joe Paterno -- possibly none greater than the 1994 team that finished 12-0 and won the Rose Bowl -- but was snubbed for the national title in each instance. In 1994, Penn State was voted No. 2 in the final AP and coaches' polls, while Nebraska was crowned national champ at 13-0. The same thing happened in 1968, 1969 and 1982, when the Nittany Lions were undefeated but finished No. 2 each time. In 1973, Penn State finished 12-0 but was ranked No. 5 in the final AP poll. The College Football Playoff hasn't fixed Penn State's woes with polls. Following Penn State's Big Ten title in 2016, the CFP selection committee excluded the Nittany Lions from the top four, earning Penn State the dubious distinction of becoming the first Power 4 conference champion excluded from the CFP. -- Heather Dinich”

College football archenemies for every power-conference team

Every fanbase has someone it absolutely loves to hate. Here's our list and the stories behind the fury.

www.espn.com

"... The same thing happened in 1968, 1969 and 1982, when the Nittany Lions were undefeated but finished No. 2 each time...."

How difficult was it for her to look up the 1982 record and the eventual national champion? Maybe Heather would make a suitable "archenemy" for Penn State.

BobPSU92 · Friday at 7:24 PM

OptionBob said:
"... The same thing happened in 1968, 1969 and 1982, when the Nittany Lions were undefeated but finished No. 2 each time...."

How difficult was it for her to look up the 1982 record and the eventual national champion? Maybe Heather would make a suitable "archenemy" for Penn State.

Maybe that NATTY.

was rescinded?

ApexLion · Friday at 7:36 PM

BobPSU92 said:
Maybe that NATTY. was rescinded?

Heather, Heather, Heather. I realize 1982 wasn’t in your lifetime but c’mon, you are a supposed sports journalist. SMH

saturdaysarebetter · Friday at 8:58 PM

Nor were we undefeated in 1982. She's a vapid airhead.

LionJim · Saturday at 2:01 AM

saturdaysarebetter said:
Nor were we undefeated in 1982. She's a vapid airhead.

I don’t think Dinich is dumb, it’s just that she’s lazy and doesn’t take pride in her work. ****, there are people on this board who take more care on their posts than HD does with her livelihood.

NittanyBuff · Saturday at 6:16 AM

How could she forget how much we hate MSU, lol

kgilbert78 · Saturday at 7:23 AM

I thought it was the NCAA. While I've mellowed in recent years, when we would go to the Indy Zoo (we're members and donors), you have to drive by the NCCA building on Washington St. (it's quite close to the zoo) and I would "communicate" with them (in the spirit of Top Gun) as we drove by.

Bison13 · 2026-08-09T16:32:03-0500

Former Ohio State football player avoids prison after pleading guilty to 9 bank robberies

Prosecutors said he repeatedly targeted banks by wearing a mask and latex gloves, and handing tellers notes claiming he had a gun while demanding cash.

wjla.com

Ohio State and Michigan have the same arch enemy, morals

AvgUser · 2026-08-09T17:12:53-0500

BobPSU92 said:
Something stupid to argue about on a Friday.

See the link below. From the article:

”Penn State Nittany Lions

National poll voters. The Nittany Lions had five undefeated seasons under former coach Joe Paterno -- possibly none greater than the 1994 team that finished 12-0 and won the Rose Bowl -- but was snubbed for the national title in each instance. In 1994, Penn State was voted No. 2 in the final AP and coaches' polls, while Nebraska was crowned national champ at 13-0. The same thing happened in 1968, 1969 and 1982, when the Nittany Lions were undefeated but finished No. 2 each time. In 1973, Penn State finished 12-0 but was ranked No. 5 in the final AP poll. The College Football Playoff hasn't fixed Penn State's woes with polls. Following Penn State's Big Ten title in 2016, the CFP selection committee excluded the Nittany Lions from the top four, earning Penn State the dubious distinction of becoming the first Power 4 conference champion excluded from the CFP. -- Heather Dinich”

College football archenemies for every power-conference team

Every fanbase has someone it absolutely loves to hate. Here's our list and the stories behind the fury.

www.espn.com

1982????

Edit: Didn’t see Option Bob call this out

Chumboshifko1 · 2026-08-09T17:19:48-0500

BobPSU92 said:
Something stupid to argue about on a Friday.

See the link below. From the article:

”Penn State Nittany Lions

National poll voters. The Nittany Lions had five undefeated seasons under former coach Joe Paterno -- possibly none greater than the 1994 team that finished 12-0 and won the Rose Bowl -- but was snubbed for the national title in each instance. In 1994, Penn State was voted No. 2 in the final AP and coaches' polls, while Nebraska was crowned national champ at 13-0. The same thing happened in 1968, 1969 and 1982, when the Nittany Lions were undefeated but finished No. 2 each time. In 1973, Penn State finished 12-0 but was ranked No. 5 in the final AP poll. The College Football Playoff hasn't fixed Penn State's woes with polls. Following Penn State's Big Ten title in 2016, the CFP selection committee excluded the Nittany Lions from the top four, earning Penn State the dubious distinction of becoming the first Power 4 conference champion excluded from the CFP. -- Heather Dinich”

College football archenemies for every power-conference team

Every fanbase has someone it absolutely loves to hate. Here's our list and the stories behind the fury.

www.espn.com

A pity NC for Osborne.

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