As the players and coaches celebrated a thrilling Cotton Bowl victory against the Memphis Tigers, it was hard not to think about the talent and experience returning in 2020. It was clear the potential was there for a very special season.
Those dreams began to get clouded as the world started to turn upside down in March. At first, it seemed safe to think everything would be normal by September, and we’d be gathering in Beaver Stadium to cheer on the Nittany Lions as usual. Then doubt began to set in, as there was still no clear path for sports to return after several months.