Diana 12-1-2007 08:04
Penn State accepts bid to Alamo Bowl
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- Joe Paterno is going back to the Alamo Bowl.
Penn State accepted a bid Friday to play in the Dec. 29 bowl game in San Antonio against a Big 12 team -- likely either Texas Tech or Texas A&M. The final determination will probably be made Sunday.
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The Nittany Lions (8-4) last played in the Alamo Bowl in 1999, when they shut out the Aggies, 24-0.
"This team has worked hard all season and has been a great group to work with. I'm happy for the squad that their efforts will be rewarded with an opportunity to go to San Antonio," Paterno said in a statement.
Paterno holds records for most bowl appearances (33) and postseason wins (22). The Alamo Bowl will also be the 500th game of his head-coaching career (371-125-3).
The Alamo Bowl is sponsored by Valero.