Former Penn State All-American Bruce Clark actually grew up a Pitt fan, but after high school he decided to play for the legendary Joe Paterno. Clark joned K.C. Kantz at Barranquero Cafe in State College to relive some memories for the classic rivalry game.
Bruce Clark Bio: (Courtesy, www.gopsusports.com)
All-American Selection: 1978, 1979
Defensive tackle, 1978 and 1979, New Castle, Pa., selected by the Associated Press, The Football News, Football Writers, Football Coaches, and United Press International in 1978 and by The Football News, Football Writers, The Sporting News, Football Coaches, NEA, Walter Camp, and United Press International in 1979. In 1978, Clark had 51 tackles, including 21 for losses. He had four quarterback sacks and three fumbles recovered in winning the Lombardi Award as the nation’s outstanding lineman/linebacker. In 1979, he missed the end of the season with a knee injury, but managed 40 tackles (seven for losses), three quarterback sacks and three fumbles recovered. He played with New Orleans (1983-88) and Kansas City (1989) of the National Football League after spending several years in the Canadian Football League. Clark played in the World League of American Football in 1991-92.