The Nittany Lions copped several postseason awards, both in football and women's volleyball. Meanwhile, head football coach Bill O'Brien won the annual FCC Pottymouth of the Year award.
Laser Focus: Awards, Firings, and Faux Pas
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Wisniewski an All-American
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Stefen Wisniewski has been selected as an American Football Coaches Association All-American. He is also the first Nittany Lion to be selected a three-time ESPN/CoSIDA Academic All-American, repeating his first team honors from 2009.
The Joseph V. Paterno Award
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The Maxwell Football Club of Philadelphia has established a new annual college football coaching award named after Nittany Lion head coach Joe Paterno.