Worst. Week. Ever.

Just one week ago Your Editor was feeling pretty good about the 2005 Nittany Lions football season. And why not? The defense looked like one of the best in modern Penn State history. The offense, behind a revitalized Austin Scott and the arrival of some speedy youngsters, looked to be much improved. The schedule was more than favorable.

Then, in a matter of days, the following news:

1) Dan Connor, a linebacker on the brink of greatness, gets suspended indefinitely for making prank phone calls, which is not only stupid, but really, really lame. He's out for an uncertain period of time.
2) Rumors surface that "other players" may also be embroiled in the prank call scandal.
3) Rumors surface that defensive end LaVon Chisley may miss the season for academic reasons.
4) Wide receiver -- and only reliable, proven pass-catcher -- Mark Rubin sustains a "serious ankle injury" and will likely miss the season.
5) Freshman linebacker Sean Lee, who probably was in line to pick up some of Connor's minutes, strains his MCL and is out for at least 7 to 10 days.

Being a fan is hard, folks. I am not happy.