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Ohio State Commit Visiting Penn State This Weekend
More positive recruiting news concerning the defensive end position for Penn State football. On Thursday, it was announced that Texas 4-star DE Max Granville made the decision to re-classify to the Class of 2024, allowing himself to start his college career earlier and getting an early jump on making an impact on Penn State’s defense.
Cool Off at the Waterfalls and Swimming Holes in a Nearby State Forest
This column originally appeared in the July 2024 edition of Town&Gown magazine. To be honest, I am not sure if I want to put this story out there. After all, a good swimming hole is something special, and, well, the only surefire way to ruin it is if there are too many people around. But, over the past few summers I have found the most beautiful, crystal clear, waterfall fed swimming holes not too far from home, and I just cannot keep my mouth shut about them. Rock Run’s three swimming holes are just that wonderful. After all, Backpacker Magazine labeled them as Pennsylvania’s best...
Drew Allar might be college football’s biggest ‘boom or bust’ ahead of 2024 season
Penn State’s Drew Allar has attracted massive attention from college football spectators. From the vast majority of fans to scouts, Allar is largely considered to be one of the most intriguing upcoming NFL prospects. However, with the overwhelming belief that Allar can be a top college football quarterback, there...
Spring Township detective named Centre 2023 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — The Centre County District Attorney’s Office honored local law enforcement with its 2023 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award, presented to Detective Luke Nelson of the Spring Township Police Department. The award ceremony took place earlier Thursday at the Centre County Courthouse.
CATA Increases Hours for Service from Centre Region to County Government Buildings in Bellefonte
A recently introduced Centre Area Transportation Authority service providing access from the Centre Region to county government buildings in Bellefonte will be available for more hours starting Monday, July 29. Service from State College to the Willowbank Building and the Centre County Courthouse will now be offered from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., an increase of five hours per day. It previously had operated 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. since its launch on July 1. Trips are available from anywhere in the Centre Region service area but must be booked the prior business day by calling the CATARide scheduling line at (814)...
James Franklin coaching timeline: Looking back at every stop in the Penn State coach’s career
James Franklin is heading into his 11th year as the head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions, a program that he rebuilt from the ashes of the Sandusky scandal and the optimism of the Bill O’Brien era. Franklin turned the Nittany Lions back into Big Ten champs, and only needed three seasons to do it, but since 2016, he’s repeatedly banged his head on the ceiling of either his capabilities or the program’s.
When and Where to Watch Penn State’s Olympians
This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. The 2024 Summer Olympics begin on Friday, July 26, and with them comes a plethora of Penn State athletes and alumni who will be going for gold in Paris. With so many different sports and events occurring, it can be hard to keep track of when each Nittany Lion will be competing. With that in mind, here’s a breakdown of when and where you can watch the pride of the blue and white at the start of this international competition. Where To Watch In the age of streaming, it has become much easier for fans...
PennDOT: Next meeting for State College connector project set
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) – PennDOT is taking the next step in the State College Area Connector project by hosting a public meeting in August. The meeting will be on Aug. 15, from 4-8 p.m. at the Mt. Nittany Middle School. The State College Area Connector project aims to connect the Mt. Nittany Expressway to […]
Countdown to Penn State Kickoff: 35 days until Nittany Lions football
Penn State has high expectations for the 2024 college football season following another 10-win regular season campaign last fall. The Nittany Lions are projected as a fringe top-10 team in early national preseason rankings, with Big Ten championship aspirations and a debut College Football Playoff appearance in focus. PSU opens...
Penn State commit Max Granville reclassifies, joins Nittany Lions for 2024 season
Penn State earned a significant win on the recruiting trail last month when four-star defensive end Max Granville committed to the Nittany Lions. On Thursday, Granville took the next step. Granville reclassified into the 2024 recruiting class and signed with Penn State, the program announced. The 6-foot-3, 225-pound edge rusher...
Penn State WR Julian Fleming enters camp with 'huge chip on his shoulder’
Julian Fleming is an older receiver in a new position. The former five-star recruit is back in his home state, and the expectations for the Southern Columbia grad are great. Fleming, who transferred from Ohio State to Penn State after the 2023 season, impressed the Nittany Lions’ coaching staff and players during spring drills.
In-state defensive end Jackson Ford details Penn State offer, budding relationship with DL coach Deion Barnes
2026 Malvern (Pa.) Prep defensive end Jackson Ford traveled to Penn State on Friday along with high school teammate and fellow defensive lineman Cameron Brickle already firmly on the Power Four radar with offers from Maryland, Rutgers, Pittsburgh, West Virginia and Virginia Tech already in hand. He can now add...
Four-star RB Shahn Alston says Penn State "easily a top school"
Penn State is the newest offer for Painesville (Ohio) Harvey running back Shahn Alston, a national top 50 recruit and No. 3 running back in his class. Alston was on campus for the White Out I camp. "I spent all my time with Coach Seider, the running backs coach, and...
Penn State White Out I camp notes and observations (7/26)
Penn State is hosting its premier recruiting event of the summer, the Lasch Bash BBQ, at its team facilities this weekend, and the event has drawn plenty of high-level talent to Happy Valley. With it comes another opportunity for campers to put their best feet forward and make an impression on the Nittany Lions staff.
3 most important games for Penn State football in 2024
James Franklin is entering his eleventh season as the head coach in Happy Valley and is still looking for that big win to get the program over the hump. Penn State football returns 15 starters, including quarterback Drew Allar, from a team that finished 10-3 last year. Allar struggled last...
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