Sports

The Ballad of Bubby & Boog

From our Sept/Oct '10 issue: Talor Battle might be the best player in Penn State history. His little brother, freshman Taran Buie, could be even better. How they blend their talents this season might determine the future of their family—and the program.
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Staying On Top

Under the guidance of Coach Cael Sanderson, the Penn State wrestling program has become one of the most dominant dynasties in the history of college sports. We look back on the biggest moments in an ongoing run that has yielded 13 NCAA championships—and counting.
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Steady Presence

Matt Suhey’s leadership and friendship paved the way for great teams in college and the NFL.
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Nittany Lion Spotlight: Kennedy Martin

The national player of the year candidate opens up on her leadership style, another accomplished athlete in the family, and being the tallest person in most rooms.
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Keeper of the Flame

When Brad “Spider” Caldwell retired in July, it marked the formal end of his more than four decades as part of the Penn State football program. That run started when Caldwell ’86 H&HD joined the team as a student manager for the 1983 season, and it continued through a 31-year career, most of it spent as head equipment manager. Beginning in 2015, he worked as the events and facilities coordinator at Beaver Stadium, where his office served as an unofficial shrine to his favorite teams, moments, and people. Before he stepped away, he invited us in to share some of those memories.
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Top of the Class

Led by the school’s two biggest stars, Penn State was well represented in both professional hockey drafts.
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He Walks the Line

Assistant referee Corey Parker represented the U.S.—and Penn State—in one of the biggest matches at the 2026 World Cup.
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Standard of Care

Wayne Sebastianelli was a world-class researcher and orthopedic surgeon, and also a steadying presence for student-athletes and other patients.
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Ends of an Era

Mark Pavlik and Randy Jepson closed out three-decade careers leading championship programs.
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Lasting Impact

A Penn State family turned a devastating loss into a sustained effort to educate football families on the dangers of concussions.
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