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Nittany Lion(s) of the Week - Anastasia Ferdman and Doris Willette

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Anastasia Ferdman

Doris Willette

 

When a Nittany Lion wins a National Championship in anything they immediately go to the head of the class and collect the BSD Nittany Lion of the Week Award. But when two of them win, well, they have to share it.

Ferdman dominated day one of the NCAA Championships only losing two bouts in the epee. Day two started poorly with her losing four bouts in a row. She turned things around and didn't lose another bout the rest of the day. Against Notre Dame's Courtney Hurley in the semifinal she trailed 7-12 and things looked bad. But she rallied to win 15-13, and then went on to defeat Harvard's Naom Mills 15-9 in the finals to claim the championship.

Willette scored a thrilling 8-7 victory over Harvard's Emily Cross in her semifinal bout. With time ticking down Willette lunged to score the winning touch with five seconds left on the clock of the final round. Then she went on to win the final against Notre Dame's Hayley Reese 15-5 to claim her second individual National Championship.

Really, we should congratulate all the members of the fencing team for another tremendous National Championship season. If for no other reason, it gives me the chance to put up this picture. (Ferdman in center)

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Brings new meaning to "killer beauty"

Honorable Mention

  • A one-armed Jamelle Cornley led Penn State over the Florida Gators in the quarterfinal of the NIT scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds.
  • Jordan Steranka jacked a grand slam giving Penn State a 9-2 victory over Kent State.
  • Max Holt won another EIVA Player of the Week award for the men's volleyball team.

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Whoa

I like the chica on the far right

Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.

by wookieeman on Mar 26, 2009 8:26 AM EDT reply actions  

Just remember

She could cut the mark of Zorro in your tush about 1,000 in 60 seconds!

by PaJoe on Mar 26, 2009 8:32 AM EDT up reply actions  

HAWT

"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."

by ReadingRambler on Mar 26, 2009 8:33 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yikes

That’s true, but kinda hot.

Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.

by wookieeman on Mar 26, 2009 8:42 AM EDT up reply actions  

It doesn't hurt that

she looks like the chic from Showgirls and she’s spooning the girl in front of her.

by RNF18 on Mar 26, 2009 9:03 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, she's unusually close, especially at the groin area

The camera guy probably said, “OK, you two. Now pretend you’re at players on a friday night”

I bleed Blue and White.

by Horse N Buggy on Mar 26, 2009 9:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

Ladies...

I’m so stupid for not getting involved in fencing, although I don’t think that my dexterity with Pokey Stick epees would’ve impressed them.

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by Run Up The Score on Mar 26, 2009 8:49 AM EDT reply actions  

But just think

You’re at Gumby’s. Some guy is giving your lady friend shit. Nobody can defend her honor better than you can with that Pokey Stick.

by BSD on Mar 26, 2009 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions  

One of the neighbors on the street I grew up on was a fencer in 1960 or something. He figured it would be the only way he could ever be on a varsity team. He wound up being captain. He probably could not even get an audition in now.

Blogging about D.C. Baseball since April '04. Penn State alum. Also partial to the Washington Capitals, New York Yankees and Yale football.

by WFY on Mar 26, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was trying to figure what they had in their hands

I thought they were showing off their “National Championship” medals or something. It’s the handles of their foils! (See how much I know about fencing, I didn’t call them a sword or a weapon or a “Pokey Stick”).

by PaJoe on Mar 26, 2009 8:52 AM EDT reply actions  

Possibly a foil.

Possibly a saber or an epee.

Did I get them right?

Would NOT like to sword fight these chicks at a urinal.

'People are about as happy as they decide they want to be'

by Pete the Streak on Mar 26, 2009 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

I love love LOVE that picture!!!

I love how daintily Ferdman is holding hers….

handle that is.

by Galen on Mar 26, 2009 9:01 AM EDT reply actions  

congrats to the girls

they worked over notre dame.

to be followed by the mens basketball team.

World F#$king Champions

by psudrozz on Mar 26, 2009 9:10 AM EDT reply actions  

Nothing beats beating Notre Dame - esp. for a NC

Gradulations fencing ladies!
And go hoops, beat the Irish!!!

"The sea was angry that day, my friends." G. Costanza

by NJ lion on Mar 26, 2009 9:22 AM EDT up reply actions  

Vince from SHAMWOW says

Ladies, you’re gonna love my nuts

I bleed Blue and White.

by Horse N Buggy on Mar 26, 2009 9:25 AM EDT reply actions  

god, my girlfriend bought some Shamwows

they are nice…but I don’t know if I’d say they’re worth the $

by The JuggerNitt on Mar 26, 2009 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

ShamWows sound hot!

"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."

by ReadingRambler on Mar 26, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Um...

‘ShamWows’ sound hot? Swing and a miss…………

The big news? Vince kicks Billy Mays’ ass in the Ultimate Chamois Cage Match:

http://www.popularmechanics.com/blogs/home_journal_news/4309587.html

'People are about as happy as they decide they want to be'

by Pete the Streak on Mar 26, 2009 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice picture

College girls with swords is kinda hot.

Incidentally, Ferdman is a junior and Willette is a sophomore, so I’d guess they’ll be back for the 2009-10 season.

by Laaaaazzz on Mar 26, 2009 9:35 AM EDT reply actions  

Maybe

If they don’t get snatched up by the US team or somethings. Willette actually took off last year to train and be an alternate on the US team that went to Bejing.

by BSD on Mar 26, 2009 9:55 AM EDT up reply actions  

Wow.

Girl 2nd from the left is built like a sista. To quote the South Park Polic Department……..Nieeeeeeece.

Eric Watters Atlanta, Ga.

"If you hear Ric Flair is in town......WHOOOOO........you KNOW things are takin' place".

Ric Flair

by ech2os on Mar 26, 2009 9:44 AM EDT reply actions  

Not a bad year for Willette

Part of the silver-medal winning US foil team in Beijing, and now she’s collegiate national champion. Not too shabby at all.

And that picture is definitely a good way to start this Friday Eve.

"...You know, Reemer, someday I'm gonna own a big sports bar."

by IcersGuy on Mar 26, 2009 10:24 AM EDT reply actions  

sigh

=)

"Red, it took me sixteen years to get here. You play me, and I'll give ya the best I got."

by Touchdown on Mar 26, 2009 11:09 AM EDT reply actions  

Oh...

IMO…the lady second from the right is absolutely gorgeous. Just sayin’!

"Red, it took me sixteen years to get here. You play me, and I'll give ya the best I got."

by Touchdown on Mar 26, 2009 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions  

Bro, What gives?

In fact, a record four Nittany Lions won individual championships, and Daniel Bak and Nick Chinman would like to be recognized for their accomplishments.

by DevonEdwards on Mar 26, 2009 12:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Missed it

My bad. Didn’t see the press release on the PSU website. Maybe next year LOL.

by BSD on Mar 26, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

great article

"You can't spell Nittany without NIT!"

by amandakt on Mar 26, 2009 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Danny Morrissey is 24 years old?

What the hell, did he go on a Mormon mission or something?

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Black Shoe Diaries

"Never. We would never shoot nuclear weapons at Decepticons." -- Gen. Jack Jacobs

by Run Up The Score on Mar 26, 2009 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

No, he was on tour in Ireland

"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."

by ReadingRambler on Mar 26, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

strong work, no white box! I am not gonna mess with him.

This is our most desperate hour. Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi; you're my only hope.

by psu on Mar 26, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, that stood out to me too

He is the Chris Weinke of college basketball

by mundyscorner99 on Mar 26, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

I read the first paragrah and recognized it

from reading elsewhere. Then I saw it was an AP article. Has the Sporting News always used AP articles as filler? Ages ago when I subscribed, I thought they used all their own reporting.

"You are a tenacious little monkey!"

by rahpsu92 on Mar 26, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

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