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Better Know a B1G: Adv. Stat Comparison Rutgers Scarlet Knights
This is the next in the series comparing some statistical rankings between BigTen opponents and UW. This week’s comparison is with the Penn State Nittany Lions. UW last played them in the 2017 Fiesta Bowl. Here’s a list of the previous teams covered:. Composite Ranking Comparison. We again...
Former Penn State analyst Eric Raisbeck named assistant special teams coordinator at Wisconsin
A former Nittany Lion is moving up the ranks. Ex-Penn State special teams analyst and analytics coordinator Eric Raisbeck was promoted to assistant special teams coordinator at Wisconsin, the team announced on Thursday. Raisbeck spent four seasons at Happy Valley, before joining the Badgers in January. During his time with...
Big Ten Offseason Evaluation: Penn State Nittany Lions
In our Big Ten Offseason Evaluation series, we’ll break down the roster changes and outlook for all 18 Big Ten basketball teams heading into the 2024-25 season. Next up is Penn State, which enters its second year under coach Mike Rhoades.
Confirmed Visitor List: Who were the top prospects at Penn State’s Lasch Bash on Friday?
Penn State hosted the first of two major recruiting events Friday, welcoming just under 50 prospects to campus yesterday for day one of the Lasch Bash Barbecue. Imhotep Charter edge rusher and Ohio State commit Zahir Mathis was one of a few notable additions late on Friday. 2026 edge rusher and West Virginia commit Daiveon […] The post Confirmed Visitor List: Who were the top prospects at Penn State’s Lasch Bash on Friday? appeared first on On3.
Penn State Teamsters Ratify New 4-Year Contract
Members of the union representing about 2,500 technical service employees at Penn State voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new contract with the university. Nearly a month after the Teamsters Local 8 bargaining committee reached a tentative agreement with the university, members voted between July 22-26 by a margin of 1,569 to 176 to ratify the four-year deal. Employees represented by the union will receive wage increases totaling 20% over the life of the contract, which is retroactive to July 1 and runs through June 30, 2028. Members will receive a 7% increase in year one, 5% increases in years two and three...
What are the top 7 storylines that shaped the Penn State football offseason?
Penn State football is ready to start preseason camp. Before that, we take a final look back at what shaped the Lions' offseason. The post What are the top 7 storylines that shaped the Penn State football offseason? appeared first on On3.
New privacy pod is a hit with breastfeeding baseball-loving moms
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — At just the touch of a button, a new lactation space at People’s Natural Gas Field is giving moms an easier way to take their newborn out to the ball game. On Friday, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the Mamava Lactation Pod located behind the second level seating at […]
Morris Township is Hiring
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Only Blaise Sokach-Minnick Until Penn State Football
Five more weeks! Blaise Sokach-Minnick walked on to Penn State in 2022, redshirting his first season in Happy Valley. He appeared in two games last season as a reserve long snapper. In high school, he was an all-state long snapper for West Pittston High School in West Pittston, Pennsylvania. Long snapper is one of those positions that fans rarely think about until there is a problem. Penn State has been reliable on special teams for most of Franklin’s tenure, including at long snapper. Sokach-Minnick is unlikely to earn the starting job with Tyler Duzansky returning in 2024, but he certainly...
Penn State Football Primed for Success in 2024 with Drew Allar as QB
Penn State football could reach new heights in 2024 if quarterback Drew Allar improves his downfield passing, according to CBS Sports' Brad Nessler. Penn State won a Big Ten title in 2016 and went to the Rose Bowl. Drew Allar had a solid year in the previous season but lacked...
Has Drew Allar grown as a leader? One teammate says ‘I can tell he’s willing to speak up’
Also obvious: Penn State’s Allar-led offense needs to win some big games in 2024. The efforts in 2023 losses to Ohio State, Michigan and Ole Miss won’t cut it. The Nittany Lions must create more big plays through the air and score more points against the best teams they will face.
Demolition takes place on old smoke stack at Blair County paper mill
A demolition took place this morning on an old smoke stack at American Eagle Paper Mills in Tyrone Borough. The demolition took place around 11 a.m. and was done by Hardin Industrial Industries of Mariana, Florida. Pennsylvania Avenue and 16th Street were closed for the demolition. PennDOT also implemented slowdowns...
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...
Patton Township discusses plan to address sinkholes near Mount Nittany Health construction site
A new stormwater management agreement looks to address sinkholes discovered at the construction site of a new and nearly completed Mount Nittany Health outpatient center. Patton Township supervisors want to address short- and long-term problems at the Toftrees Planned Community development. Toftrees West is part of a 700-acre planned community in Patton Township. Mount Nittany Health Toftrees is the only business at the site so far.
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.
Tyrone Borough upgrades Reservoir Park roller hockey rink
BLAIR COUNTY (WTAJ) – The Tyrone Borough has made many upgrades to Reservoir Park over the years such as new restrooms, a restored bridge, and most recently, a new surface to the roller hockey rink. The new updates makes it a dual sports facility for both hockey and pickleball. The new surface features regulation lines […]
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...
Tyler's Tidbits (7/26): Looking at Penn State's 2025 D-Line recruiting after Max Granville's reclassification
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