Local Nittany Lions Watch Rose Bowl At Area Viewing Parties
DREXEL HILL (CBS) -- Penn State fans and alumni who couldn't be in Pasadena California for the Rose Bowl were sending winning vibes from the East Coast, many with the Delaware County Alumni Chapter gathered at Maggie O'Neills Pub in Drexel Hill to cheer on the Nittany Lions. Not too far away, The Field House in Center City felt more like Happy Valley.
Penn State Alum and fans in Drexel Hill gather to cheer on their Nittany Lions in the #RoseBowl #CBS3 pic.twitter.com/K3WphI7Mhm
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"It's been great everybody getting together to watch the game," said Alumnus, Pat Matkowski.
He helped to set up this watch party with proceeds funding a scholarship program. He explained the legacy of Penn State football and its die hard fans for those who may not understand.
Alumni Michael Callahan was soaking it all in.
"This was awesome! An entire restaurant full of hundreds of Penn State fans. Up and down the emotions were crazy."
Alumnus Eric Kessler said he is fired up regardless.
"There's a lot of pride connected to the university."
An eruption of cheers behind every good play, every score, but for Penn State alumnus Pat Gallagher, he said it's not always about winning and losing.
I'm not sure if there's a better view in football. #RoseBowl???? @CBSPhilly pic.twitter.com/WmBrrf1o46
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"It's not just about winning...we're already ahead of the game."
But reality would set in for Michael and the PSU faithful when USC kicked the game winner as time expired.
"It was definitely a heart breaker, but you know what, nobody expected us to be here in the first place so Go State! I consider this a victory."
Current student Alexis seconds that...
"I feel that anyone who supported Penn State, went to Penn State or is an alumni will be happy with what we did."