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Clark relishes opportunity to start at PSU

STATE COLLEGE (AP) — Daryll Clark called his father after getting the word. Then some text messages started coming in. The next day, he saw the news posted on the Internet.

After two years as a backup, Clark is finally the starting quarterback at No. 22 Penn State.

‘‘This is what I’ve been waiting on. ... It’s been a long time coming. I’ve been very patient, very quiet about everything,’’ Clark said Wednesday. He will start Saturday’s season opener against Coastal Carolina.

‘‘I’d be lying to you if I told you I wasn’t nervous about Saturday, because I am,’’ the senior said.

Coach Joe Paterno broke the news to his three quarterbacks — Clark, his chief competitor, Pat Devlin, and third-stringer Paul Cianciolo — at a brief meeting Monday night. Clark called his father, who spread the word to family and friends who sent text messages.

More congratulatory messages buzzed in when other friends read the news online after Paterno told the media Tuesday.

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Mets rally to beat Phillies, reclaim first place

August 28, 2008

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — This resilient group sure isn’t last year’s New York Mets.

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Steelers close out preseason tonight against Panthers

August 28, 2008

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Again, it’s only the preseason, when the results and statistics don’t count, the starters almost never play past halftime, the tailgating isn’t as spirited as during the regular seas

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No. 2 pick Alvarez claims Pirates deal not valid

August 28, 2008

PITTSBURGH (AP) — No. 2 draft pick Pedro Alvarez refused to sign his contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the players’ association filed a grievance Wednesday claiming the Aug.

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Cubs sweep Pirates behind Marquis

August 28, 2008

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Two bunts, one double and nine well-pitched innings.

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New QB, wins milestone in sight for Joe Paterno

August 27, 2008

By GENARO C.

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