Former Nittany Lion Al Golden stands in Penn State’s way at
Jan 7, 2025 · (WHTM) – Penn State’s high-flying offense will have a major test on Thursday night against Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl thanks in part to a former Nittany Lion, Notre Dame’s defensive...
Ex-Lion Golden ‘staying in moment’ - Altoona Mirror
Jan 8, 2025 · Golden played a key role in Penn State’s 24-21 win at No. 1 Notre Dame in 1990 in which the Nittany Lions overcame a 21-7 halftime deficit.
Al Golden at Penn State: Looking back at Notre Dame DC's Nittany …
Jan 9, 2025 · In the Nittany Lions’ second game, a 14-10 loss at No. 6 USC, Golden caught four passes for 55 yards. “It has been a long time coming,” Golden said to the Harrisburg Patriot-News in ...
Al Golden - Wikipedia
Golden was named captain of the Nittany Lions his senior year and helped lead them to a 42–17 win over Tennessee in the 1992 Fiesta Bowl, an 11–2 record, and a #3 ranking in the final 1991 AP Poll.
Freeman: Penn State letterman has been a 'tremendous hire'
Jan 5, 2025 · Leading the Notre Dame defense is Penn State football letterman, former captain, and one-time assistant coach Al Golden. Once viewed by many as the Nittany Lions head coach in waiting following Joe Paterno, Golden has helped make the Fighting Irish one of the top defensive units in the country.
Al Golden – Notre Dame Fighting Irish – Official Athletics Website
He also served as team captain of the 1992 Nittany Lion squad that won the Fiesta Bowl. After graduating, he spent one year in the NFL with the New England Patriots, before turning his attention to coaching. Golden completed his 31st year coaching and …
Penn State alum Al Golden excited to coach against former team …
Jan 8, 2025 · In the 1990 meeting between the Nittany Lions and Fighting Irish in South Bend, Ind., Golden, a tight end, caught the game-tying touchdown in an eventual 24-21 Penn State upset of No. 1 Notre...
What Penn State football still means to Notre Dame's Al Golden
Jan 8, 2025 · Golden wasn't just a tight end and former Penn State football team captain. He helped the Nittany Lions produce one of their legendary victories − the upset of No. 1 Notre Dame in 1990.
Al Golden Helped Penn State Beat Notre Dame. He Reverses …
Jan 8, 2025 · Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden was a Penn State captain and almost its head coach. Now he leads the Fighting Irish's stout defense vs. the Nittany Lions in the Orange Bowl.
Penn State letterman Al Golden to coach against his alma mater …
Jan 5, 2025 · Al Golden helped Penn State beat Notre Dame once before. Back in 1990, Golden caught the game-tying touchdown in the Nittany Lions’ upset win over No. 1 Notre Dame. Now, the Penn State letterman...