[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 12]
[House]
[Page 15894]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               BIG TEN CHAMPION PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the 
Big Ten football champions, the Penn State Nittany Lions.
  Following a series of impressive victories that stunned the Nation, 
Penn State, my alma mater, finished the regular season ranked fifth in 
the Nation.
  After falling behind to Wisconsin 28-14 at halftime, Penn State's 
chances to take home the Big Ten trophy looked bleak; but under the 
leadership of Big Ten Coach of the Year James Franklin, the Nittany 
Lions rallied to score 24 points in the second half to win the Big Ten 
championship. Throughout the game, they showed grit, determination, and 
sportsmanship, making me proud to be a fellow Penn Stater.
  Congratulations to the Nittany Lions on an impressive season, and I 
wish you the best of luck in the Rose Bowl.
  We are.

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