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Alysha Clark dominates as a forward for the Seattle Storm -- and she can also throw down in the kitchen.Growing up, my family cooked a lot. My parents had four kids in the house, so eating out wasnt an option really, Clark said. My parents were always in the kitchen cooking and I was always there watching and thats kind of how I began.While her WNBA career keeps her busy, she also loves sharing her passion for cooking with the people that she loves.It gives me a chance to connect with friends and family in a different way other than sports, Clark said.Her go-to meal to for entertaining her guests? This baked chicken spaghetti dish:Day and time: When I have a big group of people at my housePlace: At home in SeattleWhat Im eating: Baked chicken spaghettiWhose recipe: Just kind of my own. When I was playing overseas in Israel, a friend of mine showed me how he did it -- and threw a bunch of stuff together and put it in the oven. I then started making it how I wanted based on how he did.Why Im eating it: When my friends come into town and they want a meal, this is easy for me to make because it makes a lot. And then I can have it for leftovers and eat it the next day for lunch.The recipe: Ingredients: 1 box of spaghetti? 2 jars of spaghetti sauce 1 package of thin-sliced chicken breasts Seasonings (My favorite combination is seasoning salt, garlic powder, pepper and Tony Chacheres creole seasoning) Sliced Kraft singles (2 percent American or cheddar) Gouda (I get the wedges because its easier to shred) Shredded Parmesan cheese (Or the shredded Italian blend) 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms 2 handfuls baby spinach 13x9-inch casserole panPreheat your oven to 400 degrees. Cook spaghetti according to box. Drain the water and set aside. Season both sides of the chicken with the seasonings you choose. (Season more than you normally would because this will be the flavor in your spaghetti.)In a lightly oiled skillet, cook the chicken breast on medium-high heat for about 8-10 minutes. Turn occasionally. While the chicken is cooking, in a separate lightly oiled skillet, cook the mushrooms 4-5 minutes until tender and slightly browned. Once the mushrooms are cooked, add your two handfuls of spinach and cook until wilted.Add the noodles, spaghetti sauce and mushroom and spinach mixture to the pot you boiled the pasta in.Once the chicken is cooked, shred the chicken on a cutting board using two forks (one in each hand, pulling in opposite directions.) Add the shredded chicken to your spaghetti mixture and mix together. Take half of the spaghetti and place it in the casserole pan. Cover the top of the spaghetti with the sliced cheese (usually about 6 slices) and season with the Italian seasoning blend. 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Among the years listed is 2012, but not because of game results -- that team finished second in its conference and wasnt allowed to play in a bowl.That number honors the players who stuck around to help the Nittany Lions rebuild after the Jerry Sandusky child abuse scandal, when NCAA sanctions punishing the school for mishandling the case meant they could transfer easily without losing eligibility, to play elsewhere unhindered by scholarship and bowl restrictions.Most players -- many recruited by legendary coach Joe Paterno, who was fired, then died before the punishments were levied -- stuck with a program that some believed no longer deserved to exist.Seven players who were true freshmen on that team are now seniors playing in their last game at Beaver Stadium when No. 8 Penn State (9-2, 7-1 Big Ten, No. 8 CFP) plays Michigan State (3-8, 1-7) on Saturday. Four more were incoming recruits.These are the guys that stuck with this program and helped lead the program through probably one of the darkest times that its ever seen and one of the darkest times that a programs ever seen in college football history, sophomore quarterback Trace McSorley said. These seniors were completely instrumental in keeping this program alive and getting the program through everything.Now, they have a chance to add their final year to the stadiums grey facade because of victories on the field.Winners of seven straight, the Nittany Lions can clinch a berth in the Big Ten championship with a victory andd an Ohio State win over Michigan.dddddddddddd Penn State players will likely know the result before their game kicks off.Senior linebacker Brandon Bell, who committed to Penn State in the wake of the Sandusky scandal, admitted earlier this year he didnt think the Nittany Lions would return to national relevance during his career.Its great to be in the conversation, Bell said. Coming here, staying here, the circumstances didnt matter. We wanted to be successful. We knew that wasnt going to be easy.Penn States sudden ascent following three-straight seven-win seasons can be traced to its focus. Coach James Franklin has maintained his all season, never cracking when asked about rankings or big-picture scenarios, instead opting to talk simply about the opponent for that week.None of that matters if we dont handle on business on Saturday, Franklin said. After the game is over, then well find out kind of what your next step in our journey is.Franklin said he has yet to discuss with his staff whether to show the Ohio State-Michigan game on the Beaver Stadium video boards as his players warm up. He says he knows his players will be aware of it, regardless.Before a possible conference title game, and a chance to perhaps reach the College Football Playoff, is the work of playing Michigan State, senior defensive end Evan Schwan said.As a freshman, I never thought that Id be sitting here talking to you guys about what lies ahead, Schwan said.---More AP college football: http://collegefootball.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP-Top25 ' ' '