When did Penn State wear white shoes?
The first official White Out came Oct. 9, 2004 against then-No. 9 Purdue in a game Penn State lost 20-13. The first all-stadium White Out came three years later in 2007 against Notre Dame.
What did the media call Penn State before the White Out started?
Operation Visine
Dubbed “Operation Visine” (to “get the red out”), this precursor to the modern White Out worked, as there was not only record attendance, most of whom were Penn State fans, but the Nittany Lions upset #7 Nebraska 40–7.
When did Penn State put numbers on helmets?
Once former head coach Joe Paterno took the reins from Engle, Penn State’s uniforms got one of its most iconic additions with numbers added to the helmets. Even though the numbers made a brief debut in 1961, they were quickly taken off and not permanently implemented until 1968.
Has Penn State ever lost a White Out game?
Penn State’s first whiteout game was against Purdue in 2002, the Nittany Lions lost 13-21. The only SEC team that they have hosted and conducted a whiteout was against Alabama in 2011.
What color is Penn State?
White
Dark blue
Penn State University/Colors
What is on Penn State helmets?
The Nittany Lions will don an image of Pennsylvania with two hands interlocked over top of it on the front of their uniforms and on the back of their helmets. “Penn State football student-athletes will wear a logo in competition this year to symbolize our journey for unity,” the tweet announcing the campaign said.
Why Is Sweet Caroline played at Penn State?
Basically, it’s a fun song that people enjoy singing along to in crowds. At some point, the song ended up on a stadium playlist at Beaver Stadium and it grabbed the crowd. It’s so popular that fans complained when the school stopped featuring it during the 2012 season.
How loud is the Penn State White Out?
107.7 decibels
The noise level for the Penn State and Auburn game at Beaver Stadium reached up to 107.7 decibels, which is equivalent to a chainsaw, leaf blower, or a snowmobile.