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Penn State' defense needs some game-breakers.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)

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| October 01, 2004 | Parrillo, Ray | COPYRIGHT 2004 Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: Ray Parrillo

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. _ Early in the first quarter of Saturday's Penn State-Wisconsin game, Nittany Lions linebacker Tim Shaw stepped in front of a Badgers receiver, but the pass clanked off his hands.

The Penn State sideline groaned in frustration. An interception by Shaw would have given the Nittany Lions possession inside the Wisconsin 30-yard line and perhaps the momentum that often comes with scoring first, especially on the road.

Fast-forward to the start of the second half. His timing perfect, cornerback Alan Zemaitis homed in on a sideline pass intended for the Badgers' Brandon Williams at midfield. Zemaitis had nothing ...

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