Bedtime Fan Fuss - (Nittany) Lions Pride

When the Dick Butkis Award for the nation's top linebacker was presented on Saturday at the Orlando Downtown Athletic Club, Penn State's Paul Posluszny became the second Nittany Lion to ever accept it. The only other Penn State alum to receive the honor, now in its 21st year, was LaVar Arrington in 1999.

"Playing linebacker, to win the Butkus Award means you're the top person at your position and that's the biggest thing you can do, " commented Posluszny after the announcement.

Posluszny, who racked up 111 tackles, including 11 for loss, and three sacks, also took home the Bednarik Award as the nation's best defensive player. That award was presented on Thursday.

Thanks to a staunch defense, led by Posluszny, Penn State took home a share of the Big Ten title and earned a berth in the Orange Bowl, facing Florida State on January 3.