As We Head Toward San Antonio…

A few notes worth mentioning…

Penn State All-America linebacker Dan Connor has captured the Bednarik Award as the nation’s top defensive player, giving the Nittany Lions their third consecutive recipient of the honor. A native of Wallingford, Pa., Connor previously was named a finalist for the 2007 Butkus Award, presented to the nation’s top linebacker, and a semifinalist for Walter Camp Player of the Year. He was also a semifinalist for the Rotary Lombardi Award and a candidate for the Nagurski Trophy and Lott Trophy.

Meanwhile, Penn State safeties coach Brian Norwood has reportedly accepted the defensive coordinator position at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Norwood spent six years on the Nittany Lion staff. No word yet as to whether Norwood would be staying with the Lions through the Alamo Bowl on December 29.