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Subscription questions? EMAIL cmclellan@bluewhiteonline.com CALL 814.234.1177 Printing by the Altoona Mirror TROPHY GAME The winner of the Croke Park Classic will receive the Dan Rooney Trophy, which is named for the Pittsburgh Steelers' chairman and former U.S. ambassador to Ire- land. The trophy was carved from 4,200-year-old Irish bog yew. Its metal accents were taken from a piece of steel that was once part of Three Rivers Stadium. ON THE COVER Christian Hackenberg is one of college football's ris- ing stars head- ing into the 2014 season. As a true freshman last fall, Hacken- berg threw for 20 touch- downs and nearly 3,000 yards. Photo by Bill Ander- son CONTENTS AUG. 22, 2014 >> VOL. 29, NO. 12 >> NEXT ISSUE MAILS AUG. 22 Recruiting News................................ 14 Up Close & Personal.........................19 2014 Football Preview.....................22 Predictions...................................... 24 Offense............................................ 28 Roster................................................48 Defense............................................50 Croke Park Classic.........................66 Opponent Previews...................... 69 1994 Anniversary............................76 Lou Prato Column......................... 80 Wrestling............................................ 83 Judgment Call..................................... 4 News & Notes.......................................7 Phil's Corner........................................ 12 Varsity Views.................................... 84 Scorecard...........................................86 Last Word...........................................88 FEATURES DEPARTMENTS Steve Manuel

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