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Penn State Alumni Team Tops Pitt Alums, Wins Regional Title at The Basketball Tournament
The Happy Valley Hoopers, a Penn State alumni basketball team, defeated a rival team from Pitt to reach the quarterfinals of the $1 million The Basketball Tournament.
Penn State eager to see freshmen receivers in preseason practice action
INDIANAPOLIS — The Penn State receiver group continues to stand out as a potential make-or-break aspect of College Football Playoff ambitions. Following a frustrating 2023 campaign, new solutions are necessary for second-year position coach Marques Hagans. While this year featured some notable transfer departures, including three receivers who logged...
Penn State seasoned DT Dvon J-Thomas talks journey, expectations for 2024
From 2019-2022, Penn State defensive tackle Dvon J-Thomas, formerly known as Dvon Ellies, logged just two starts — slotting behind the likes of PJ Mustipher and Hakeem Beamon, among others. Amid the rise of the transfer portal, it’s become rare to see players develop at a single program, especially...
Pennsylvania Attorney General Settles with State College Towing Company Over Deceptive Practices
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry has secured a settlement with Walk’s Service Center Inc. and its owner, Bradley Karch, over deceptive private ticketing practices in State College. The company had been issuing private parking tickets that resembled government-issued citations, pressuring consumers to pay under false threats of prosecution or vehicle retention.
4-Star DE Max Granville Re-Classifies to Class of 2024
Some big roster news prior to the start of Penn State football opening camp next week. Penn State football announced on Thursday that Texas 4-star defensive end Max Granville has re-classified into the Class of 2024 and will be a member of the team for the upcoming season. The native of Sugar Land, Texas will be in uniform and practice with the team next week.
Mount Nittany Health to host hunter safety event to honor late manager
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) — Mount Nittany Health is hosting a hunter safety day event in honor of an NRP who passed away earlier this year. The event is dedicated to promoting responsible and safe hunting practices within the community and is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event […]
Top sights and sounds from Penn State at Big Ten Media Days: Newsstand
Penn State news, notes, and updates for July 25 include scenes from Big Ten Media Days, headlines of the day, and more. The post Top sights and sounds from Penn State at Big Ten Media Days: Newsstand appeared first on On3.
Spring Township Detective Named Centre County Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
A Spring Township detective credited for his work on high-profile investigations and his compassionate approach to community policing was honored on Thursday as the Centre County Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. Detective Lucas Nelson received the honor from District Attorney Bernie Cantorna during a ceremony at the Centre County Courthouse in Bellefonte. "The reason people speak to Luke is because he is trustworthy; he is compassionate; he is empathetic... And in the big cases that's really important because we find out what the truth is, and then we we do what we need to do with that truth," Cantorna said. "And...
Abreu takes High Limits cictory at Lernerville, Angelicchio impresses at Kittey Memorial, Smithley debuts No.45 at Indy
On Tuesday, Rico Abreu took home $25,000 for winning the Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup XXXIII and split an extra $8,000 when a fan from Lewistown, PA, rolled Rico’s starting position in the Durst Dice Roll. It’s hard to believe Abreu hasn’t won before at Lernerville, and what’s even...
UHS Breakdown: How to survive the PSU Flu, other on-campus ailments
As the fall semester draws closer for students and staff, the State College population is expected to rise by several thousand, nearly overnight. Jam-packed sidewalks and lecture halls often become a breeding ground for illnesses, such as the common cold, flu and COVID-19, to circulate among the student body. With...
Christine Williams Ayoub
Christine Williams Ayoub was born on Feb. 7, 1922, in Cincinnati, Ohio and died on July 18, 2024 in State College, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late William Lloyd Garrison Williams and the late Anne Sykes Williams. Christine was born in Cincinnati because that was her mother’s hometown and so she returned there to have her children, Christine, and 18 months before that, Hester.
Major Penn State Football Flip Target, Big Ten Rival, Back on Campus
Penn State defensive line coach Deion Barnes has been on fire recently on the recruiting trail, paying major dividends for James Franklin’s trust in a first time position coach heading into his second season with the Nittany Lions.In his second recruiting class under the title of defensive line coach, Barnes has assembled an extremely impressive class of two four-star defensive ends from around the country and a three-star defensive tackle out of Florida since the start of June. In just two and a half weeks at the beginning of the month, Barnes brought in defensive ends Jayden Woods, Max Granville, and...
‘He has to Play Better in Big Games’: National Broadcasters Give Their Takes on Penn State QB Drew Allar
Last July, everybody was talking about Penn State QB Drew Allar. At that point, Allar had a year of college football experience. But he had yet to start a game. Coach James Franklin never made an official announcement. But everybody knew the former five-star from Medina, Ohio would be Penn State’s starter in 2023, and he was a big topic of discussion at Big Ten Media Days.
Historic $20 Million Gifts To Penn State, Paul Quinn College, U. Of Oklahoma
The past week has seen three institutions — Pennsylvania State University, Paul Quinn College, and the University of Oklahoma — each receive a historic gift of $20 million. Here’s a summary of each of the record-setting donations. Pennsylvania State University. On July 19, Pennsylvania State University announced...
Rival coach explains why Notre Dame football's playoff picture is an advantage
As the Notre Dame football team gets ready for the 2024 season and fall camp before it, all the discussion about expectations revolves around the Irish in the playoffs. While most people are just excited about having a real chance to make the playoffs, there are others who are a bit annoyed that no matter what Marcus Freeman and company do, they won’t get a first-round bye. Those byes only go to teams in the Power 4 conferences.
Where is Penn State in The Athletic’s data-driven top 25?: Newsstand
Penn State news, notes, and updates for July 26 include a new data-driven top 25 that features the Lions, headlines of the day, and more. The post Where is Penn State in The Athletic’s data-driven top 25?: Newsstand appeared first on On3.
A complete Penn State guide to the Paris 2024 Olympics: Which Nittany Lions are going for gold?
The Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony is on Friday, but the games are already underway. Some sports have already begun in and around the French capital with a global audience tuning in to the biggest event of the summer, to see which of the world’s best athletes capture gold.
Whether at linebacker or defensive end, Penn State expects Abdul Carter to make an impact
INDIANAPOLIS — Abdul Carter certainly looks like a Big Ten defensive end. The former first-team All-Big Ten linebacker made the move to edge rusher prior to spring drills, and Carter is listed at 6-foot-3, 249 pounds on the Penn State roster. But new defensive coordinator Tom Allen is a...
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