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PSU podcast talks spring football, Nittany Lions wrestling … and Pittsburgh beer?
Brandon Noble, Chris Buchignani, Kevin Horne and Mike “The Mailman” Herr are back, talking Penn State football, wrestling and hockey, including with some special guests....
Penn State’s Jason Nolf sets sights on 3rd straight NCAA wrestling titleVideo
Jason Nolf was relaxed during a news conference Wednesday at the NCAA Division I wrestling championships at PPG Paints Arena. The 2014 Kittanning graduate was joking with teammate Bo Nickal during the question-and-answer period, which might surprise many Penn State wrestling fans. They are used to the serious Nolf, who...
No room for two-time All-American Nick Nevills on defending champion Nittany Lions
Penn State’s wrestling team is so stacked with talent that even two-time All-American Nick Nevills couldn’t find a regular spot in the rotation. Because of weight limitations, Nevills, a senior heavyweight, had to accept his standing behind teammate Anthony Cassar, who is 25-1 and seeded No. 2. But coach Cael...
Penn State coach Cael Sanderson demands his wrestlers win with ‘gratitude’
If you’re wondering how Penn State has been able to win seven of the past eight NCAA wrestling championships, coach Cael Sanderson believes he has the answer. He demands his wrestlers are thankful for who they are, what they’ve been given and the opportunities under their feet every time they...
NCAA Wrestling notebook: Some fans out of luck in their quest for tickets
Demand for tickets to the NCAA Wrestling Championships this week at PPG Paints Arena appears to be exceeding capacity. “It’s great that it’s in Pittsburgh,” Penn State coach Cael Sanderson said Monday during a news conference in State College, “with the exception there not being as many tickets. “I know...
North Allegheny grad Tuman handles pressure of big role with Penn State volleyball
Canyon Tuman easily could have pursued football in college. Blessed with size (6-foot-6, 225 pounds) and athleticism — not unlike his father, Jerame, who played tight end with the Pittsburgh Steelers for 10 seasons — the North Allegheny grad fit the mold. But Tuman also has the bloodlines for volleyball....
Feds: Penn State should not be permitted to trademark ‘Happy Valley’
Penn State officials are decidedly unhappy after the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office declined a request to trademark the “Happy Valley” nickname for university merchandise. “Happy Valley” is a longtime nickname for the State College area. However, it was that precise geographical association that factored into the office’s decision to...
Penn State ousted from Big Ten Tournament by Minnesota in overtime
CHICAGO — Amir Coffey scored 10 of his 22 points in the final minute, and Minnesota rallied for a 77-72 overtime victory over Penn State in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday night. Coffey put the Golden Gophers (20-12) on top for good 69-66 when he...
‘Obligatory PSU Pregame’ examines spring football, dissects wrestling team’s NCAA chances
After goofing off for months following Penn State’s Citrus Bowl loss to Kentucky, “The Obligatory PSU Pregame” gang is back. Brandon Noble, a former Nittany Lions defensive tackle; Mike “the Mailman” Herr, a beloved Happy Valley retired postal carrier; Chris Buchignani, founding president of The Nittany Valley Society; and Kevin...
After signing 23 prospects, Penn State’s James Franklin turns attention to big picture
There’s a reason Penn State calls national signing day a celebration. Yes, that word is right there in the first sentence of the news release. Coach James Franklin has had a top-21 class in each of the past five years, highlighted by a No. 5 ranking from Rivals.com last year...
James Franklin says he is worried about rule changes involving transfers
When he finally received the opportunity Wednesday to address the fact that 11 players on Penn State’s 2018 roster had elected to transfer out of the program, Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin chose to speak less about the people he lost, and more on what he felt the new...
Ex-Penn State assistant Jerry Sandusky gets new sentencing, loses request for new trial
HARRISBURG — Jerry Sandusky lost a bid for a new trial Tuesday but a Pennsylvania appeals court ordered him to be re-sentenced for a 45-count child molestation conviction. The former Penn State assistant football coach was sentenced in 2012 to 30 to 60 years, but a Superior Court panel said...
Last-place Penn State gets 1st Big Ten win of season at Northwestern
EVANSTON, Ill. — Lamar Stevens scored 18 points, and Penn State beat Northwestern, 59-52, to snap an eight-game losing streak on Monday night. The Nittany Lions (8-14, 1-10 Big Ten) picked up their first conference win and stopped their longest skid since a 14-game streak during the 2012-13 season. They...
Jefferson-Morgan grad Teasdale leaves Penn State wrestling program
Fans won’t be seeing Gavin Teasdale in a Penn State singlet at the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships in March. That’s because the four-time PIAA Class AA state champion from Jefferson-Morgan High School has left the Penn State program for a second time. Penn State coach Cael Sanderson informed reporters...
Penn State’s slide continues with overtime loss to Purdue
STATE COLLEGE — Matt Painter was surprised to see his best player getting open shots early. He wasn’t surprised when Carsen Edwards made one after the other and then drained the well-defended ones later. The Big Ten’s leading scorer finished with 38 points, including 20 in the first half and...
Why Penn State basketball coach Pat Chambers isn’t worried about his job security
Mired in a seven-game losing streak and still seeking a Big Ten win this season, Pat Chambers isn’t worried about his job security. Even if the growing social media mob suggests he ought to be. “No one’s patting me on the shoulder saying, ‘You’re walking the plank.’ I don’t feel...
Clairton’s Lamont Wade says he will remain at Penn State
One of the most highly recruited players from the WPIAL in recent years is staying put in college. Clairton’s Lamont Wade announced via his Twitter account Sunday night he is removing his name from the NCAA’s transfer portal and will remain at Penn State. A rising junior defensive back, Wade...
Penn State men lose, drop to 0-9 in Big Ten
Rutgers players have vowed to avoid another last-place finish in the Big Ten. They took another step toward that goal by holding off a team that’s headed in the opposite direction. Geo Baker scored 20 points, and the Scarlet Knights (10-9, 3-6 Big Ten) beat Penn State, 64-60, on Saturday...
Penn State loses to No. 23 Iowa, falls to 0-7 in Big Ten
STATE COLLEGE — With plenty of time left on the shot clock and his team nursing a slight lead late, Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon probably could’ve been more patient. His coach is glad he wasn’t. Bohannon stepped back with 36 seconds left and drained his fifth 3-pointer of the night...
Penn State’s Nolf named Big Ten Wrestler of the Week
Jason Nolf is the top-ranked wrestler in the nation at 157 pounds, and the Big Ten named the Kittanning graduate its Wrestler of the Week on Tuesday. Nolf picked up two dominant victories in Big Ten duals, surpassing 100 career wins in the process. He beat Northwestern’s Ryan Deakin, the...
Clairton’s Lamont Wade among 3 Penn State players to enter transfer portal
Three more Penn State football players have entered the NCAA transfer portal to examine their options with other schools, according a report Sunday from the SEC Network. Sophomore safety Lamont Wade, redshirt junior wide receiver Brandon Polk and redshirt sophomore defensive back Zech McPhearson were said to have put their...
Nick Ward leads No. 6 Michigan State over Penn State, 71-56
STATE COLLEGE — Nick Ward had 16 points and 11 rebounds to lead No. 6 Michigan State to a 71-56 win over Penn State on Sunday. Matt McQuaid added 15 points and Cassius Winston chipped in 11 for the Spartans (15-2, 6-0 Big Ten), who have won 10 straight. They...
Penn State men lose as Nebraska wins 20th straight at home
LINCOLN, Neb. — Isaiah Roby scored a career-high 22 points and made a couple big defensive plays late, and Nebraska beat Penn State, 70-64, on Thursday night for its school-record 20th straight home win. The Cornhuskers (12-4, 2-3 Big Ten) bounced back from two straight road losses that knocked them...
Penn State’s Pat Chambers suspended one game for shoving player
Penn State basketball coach Pat Chambers was suspended for one game by director of athletics Sandy Barbour after he shoved guard Myles Dread during the Nittany Lions’ 68-55 loss to Michigan on Thursday night. The suspension will keep Chambers off the bench Sunday night when Penn State plays Wisconsin at...
Miles Sanders declares for NFL Draft, will leave Penn State after three seasons
For Miles Sanders, starting at running back for Penn State was a one and done experience. Sanders, a Woodland Hills graduate who was one of the WPIAL’s most coveted recruits less than three years ago, announced Thursday via Twitter that he will give up his senior season at Penn State...
