Penn State category, Page 39

Tim Benz: Like him or not, Rick Pitino is right about the state of college sports’ conference meltdowns

Here’s a classic case of “listen to the message, even if you don’t like the messenger.” Rick Pitino has certainly done a lot to make many college basketball fans dislike him during his highly successful yet highly checkered coaching career. But on the topic of nonstop conference realignment chaos, Pitino...
Greensburg native Loren Byers building pro ranking points as he works toward goal of big time

For the past 14 years, Greensburg native Loren Byers has been polishing his tennis game. His goal — has been since he was 7 years old — is to play with the big boys on the ATP. Over the past 12 months, Byers, who will be 22 in November, has...
What Penn State QB Drew Allar learned as a freshman: ‘Just be yourself’

STATE COLLEGE — Penn State has yet to name its starting quarterback, and that’s OK with Drew Allar. He isn’t worried about that label. Not yet at least. Allar, the favorite to take the reins, is focused on the start of preseason camp. The Nittany Lions are only a few...
Penn State’s James Franklin reacts to Oregon, Washington joining the Big Ten

STATE COLLEGE — Oregon and Washington leaving the Pac-12 and joining the Big Ten seemed to happen in a blink of an eye, surprising some fans. But James Franklin wasn’t caught off guard when the news became official on Friday. Penn State president Neeli Bendapudi and athletic director Pat Kraft...
Former Penn State star sidelined with heart condition ahead of NFL training camp

KJ Hamler hasn’t participated in the Denver Broncos’ training camp so far this year, and with most believing the absence to be because of an injury, the speedy wide receiver took to Instagram to reveal the real reason for his absence. Hamler, who starred at Penn State from 2017-2019, announced...
What James Franklin wants to see from Penn State’s WRs in training camp: ‘We need to take a big step’

Entering spring camp, wide receiver was a position of interest for Penn State. James Franklin was asked about it frequently in post-practice media sessions, and he made his stance abundantly clear after the Blue-White spring game. “As you guys know, we’ve talked about it a lot,” Franklin said April 15....
From ‘self-doubt’ to top NFL prospect, how Penn State’s Olu Fashanu became a star

INDIANAPOLIS — Olu Fashanu has a legitimate chance to be the No. 1 pick in next year’s NFL Draft. Penn State’s stalwart left tackle has the tape. He has the size at 6-foot-6, 319 pounds. At only 20 years old, his ceiling is sky high. So it’s hard to picture...
Penn State notebook: James Franklin OK with new Big Ten scheduling

INDIANAPOLIS — The last time James Franklin spoke to a group of media members was the afternoon of June 8. A couple of hours later, the new Big Ten scheduling model was released and generated plenty of reaction. Perhaps the biggest piece of news from that June announcement, at least...
New captain Keaton Ellis brings versatility, experience to Penn State’s safety room

INDIANAPOLIS – Penn State’s safety room once again will be led by a veteran player. But the Nittany Lions have needed to move on from Jaquan Brisker and Ji’Ayir Brown in recent years, and it will be difficult to replace that kind of production. Brisker became a key player in...
Penn State’s James Franklin excited to watch QBs Drew Allar, Beau Pribula compete

INDIANAPOLIS — James Franklin knew he would get asked about Drew Allar and Penn State’s quarterback situation. Might as well get out in front of it. Franklin, standing at the Lucas Oil Stadium podium, said the Nittany Lions are still in the “competition phase” of the battle between Allar and...
Penn State AD Pat Kraft addresses new Big Ten scheduling model, NIL, Beaver Stadium

INDIANAPOLIS — You’re not alone, Penn State fans. James Franklin and athletic director Pat Kraft also cracked the same joke many used when the new Big Ten scheduling model was announced last month. “James and I laughed,” Kraft said. “Well, we really are unrivaled.” Kraft spoke with a small group...
How Penn State football has changed from the Rose Bowl to Big Ten media days

Penn State football fans, we’ve (almost) made it. The 2022 season is in the rearview mirror. Spring camp came and went. So did the NFL draft and a pair of transfer portal windows. June and July afforded players and coaches down time, to some extent. But now the 2023 campaign...
Carolina RB Miles Sanders stays connected to area with football camp at Woodland Hills

Miles Sanders has traveled well beyond his Woodland Hills roots, but his home base always was the Keystone State. Until now. After attending Penn State and spending the first four years of his NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles, Sanders signed a four-year, $25 million free-agent contract with the Carolina...
First Call: Minkah Fitzpatrick finally tops best-safety list; Saquon Barkley to ‘pull a Le’Veon?’

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ Minkah Fitzpatrick had spent most the offseason so far picking up plenty of figurative silver medals in the ultimately meaningless realm of “Best Of” lists. • In May, it was Pro Football Network that rated Fitzpatrick as the NFL’s second-best safety behind the Los Angeles Chargers’ Derwin...
Penn State’s Daniel Ouderkirk chosen by Mariners in 18th round of MLB Draft

After striking out 57 batters in 39 2/3 innings this season, Penn State right-handed pitcher Daniel Ouderkirk was chosen Tuesday in the 18th round of the MLB Draft by the Seattle Mariners. He was the 547th player selected. Ouderkirk (6-foot-9, 256 pounds) compiled an ERA of 7.26 with a 1.76...
Penn State shortstop Jay Harry goes to the Twins in 6th round

Penn State shortstop Jay Harry was chosen Monday by the Minnesota Twins in the sixth round (No. 177 overall) of the MLB Draft. He is the 78th Penn State player chosen, 13th since 2016 and 16th all-time in the top 10 rounds. Harry played in 146 games for the Nittany...

« First ‹ Previous 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 Next ›

Partner News