Penn State is considered Linebacker U for its long history of outstanding linebackers. With Jack Ham in the late 1960s, Shane ...

The foundation of any successful linebacker group is a healthy competition, and Coach Dan Connor emphasizes this aspect as a crucial factor in their training. "Everyone’s pushing each other, it’s been ...

Penn State’s current group of linebackers is coached by the program’s all-time leader in tackles. Dan Connor produced 419 of them during his four seasons in State College. Defensive coordinator Jim ...