Sept. 26, 2008
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Nearly 6,000 blue and white-clad fans wedged their way into Rec Hall Friday night for the Rally In The Valley in anticipation of No. 12 Penn State's (4-0) clash with Illinois. Joe Paterno exhorted the fans to be vocal and enthusiastic for the Big Ten opener against the No. 21 Fighting Illini. All fans are encouraged to wear white to the 8 p.m. contest, which will air on ABC, the Penn State Sports Network and GoPSUsports.com.