It was business as usual as the Penn State women's basketball team held its second practice of a season that opens November 18th against top-ranked Duke.

Asked about Joe Paterno's longevity as men's football coach, Rene Portland talked about what she characterized 'in good times or in bad' as Penn State's 'family spirit'.

"I think those of us that have been here," Portland said, "especially those of us who have been here for a long time, know we can count on that. That's what I'm counting on."