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Penn State basketball notes and observations from open practice (7/25)
The Penn State basketball team opened its doors to its second of three practice sessions this summer Thursday to give observers their latest look at the 2024-25 Nittany Lions. The team looks promising, with some new additions at key spots, while some familiar faces are once again in line to have big roles this winter.
Several Penn State defenders set to play bigger roles this fall
INDIANAPOLIS — Jaylen Reed and Dvon J-Thomas are representing the Penn State defense at Big Ten Media Days inside Lucas Oil Stadium this week. The veteran Lions will also play significant roles in new coordinator Tom Allen’s defense. It’s a unit that should be led by an edge...
Foxdale Village administrator wins award
STATE COLLEGE — Meg Clouser, an administrator at Foxdale Village, received the 2024 Eli Pick Facility Leadership Award by the American College of Health Care Administrators, according to a release by the ACHCA. The award by the ACHCA recognizes high-performing skilled nursing facilities and their administrators. Named after Eli...
Penn State’s remaining 2025 recruiting targets and upcoming commitment dates
On Thursday, when four-star edge rusher Max Granville reclassified and enrolled at Penn State, we discovered that even the 2024 recruiting class was not yet complete, so the 2025 group, which now sits at 21 players, is far from its final form. With Granville, one of that class's headliners, already heading to Happy Valley, James Franklin will be looking to add additional talent and likely land at least one more commitment from the 2024 regular season kicks off.
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.
James Franklin admits expectations at Penn State are ‘a blessing and a curse’
When James Franklin took the head coaching job at Penn State in 2014, he understood the expectations that came with that. Coming in from Vanderbilt, a team that historically hasn’t had much success in the SEC, Franklin hasn’t skipped a beat and turned Penn State into an 11-win team by his third season with the […] The post James Franklin admits expectations at Penn State are ‘a blessing and a curse’ appeared first on On3.
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.
Did James Frankling Take A Swipe At Michigan Once With New Helmet Communication?
Penn State head coach James Franklin on the addition of helmet communications and how it still isn’t going to take away sign-stealing:. Here’s what Franklin had to say about Michigan’s sign stealing allegations ahead of their matchup (UM won 24-15) last season:. “I think in general, we’re...
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.
John Eicher ‘05 releases YouTube history lecture series
John P. R. Eicher ‘05, associate professor of European History at Pennsylvania State University–Altoona and 2023-24 National Endowment for the Humanities Fellow, has launched a YouTube lecture series titled “Western Civilization (1500-Present): From Dawn, to Decadence, to Disillusionment.” The ten-part series explores the themes of abstraction, bureaucracy and control, what Professor Eicher calls the “ABCs” of modern Western history.
Reinforcement on The Way for Penn State Football at Key Position
Penn State Football’s roster was seemingly set to begin camp next week after the final remaining 2024 recruits made it to campus this month. However, on Thursday, On3 Sports’ Sean Fitz reported that 2025 defensive end Max Granville, a top commit from Penn State’s 2025 recruiting class from Texas, will reclassify to the 2024 class and arrive on campus ahead of fall camp opening next week.
3 former Penn State Nittany Lions on Team USA men's volleyball
PARIS, IDF — Team USA men's volleyball will begin competition play on Saturday afternoon against Argentina in men's pool C. Three players on the roster are former Penn State Nittany Lions Matt Anderson, Max Holt and Aaron Russell. Anderson led the Nittany Lions to an NCAA Men's Championship in...
Important 2025 4-Star Recruit Visiting Penn State Tomorrow
The Penn State football program will be hosting an important recruit tomorrow at their annual Lasch Bash Event. The vast majority of recruits traveling to State College this weekend are part of the Class of 2026 but not all of them. 2025 4-star wide receiver Koby Howard (Hollywood, Florida) tells...
Penn State coach James Franklin questions if radio helmets will solve sign stealing
INDIANAPOLIS — Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti opened this week's three-day preseason kickoff festivities in Indianapolis by acknowledging he's still waiting for the NCAA to make a decision on the sign-stealing scandal involving Michigan. The Wolverines, of course, didn't talk about it Thursday. But Penn State coach James Franklin believes the backlash has had an impact on college football, making it abundantly clear he believes the newly approved radio communication between coaches and players is a direct result of what the Wolverines were accused of. Franklin also says he doesn't think the radios will eliminate the need for signs of the potential for sign-stealing.
James Franklin on Penn State WR Julian Fleming: ‘I think he’s gotta 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. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Ex-women's basketball's Makenna Marisa to join David Kornel Basketball Academy
A former Lady Lion will be starting their post-college basketball career. Makenna Marisa will join the David Kornel Basketball Academy for the 2024-25 season, the team announced in an Instagram post. The David Kornel Basketball Academy is located in Székesfehérvár, Hungary, and is managed by former NBA player David Kornel....
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