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Happy Valley Hoopers One Step Closer to Million Dollars
PITTSBURGH — The Penn State Basketball Alumni Team, Happy Valley Hoopers, won their first round game in The Basketball Tournament (TBT) and advanced to play the UConn Alumni Team in the second round. Playing in TBT for the second time, Happy Valley Hoopers earned their first ever tournament win,...
Charter Oak head coach Dom Farrar details what Penn State did to win over LaVar Arrington II
Penn State beat out a host of schools to secure a commitment from legacy prospect LaVar Arrington II earlier this month. Over the course of his recruitment, Arrington, who resides in Covina, Calif., totaled just shy of 20 scholarship offers. He gave serious consideration to UCLA and Tennessee, taking official visits to both schools, but […] The post Charter Oak head coach Dom Farrar details what Penn State did to win over LaVar Arrington II appeared first on On3.
Penn State All-Sports Museum to unveil LEGO Beaver Stadium replica this week
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania (KDKA) -- One Penn State graduate is paying tribute to the iconic Beaver Stadium in a truly unique way. Garret Gourley's 3D model was built entirely out of LEGOs and he dedicated nearly 100 hours to building the replica of the home of the Nittany Lions. The...
Penn State officially adds Air Force OL Mason Carlan to roster
An expected addition to Penn State's roster took place this weekend. Air Force offensive lineman transfer Mason Carlan has officially been added to the Nittany Lions roster. He'll be a walk-on for the Nittany Lions. The Arkansas native graduated from the Air Force Academy in May and will now join...
SCRAPPERS WIN THE FIRST SERIES OF THE SECOND HALF
NILES, Ohio — The Mahoning Valley Scrappers took the series against the State College Spikes with a final score of 7-2 in the concluding game of a four-game set. Joey Butz started on the mound for Mahoning Valley, while State College began with Jackie Robinson. Both pitchers tossed a scoreless first inning, each sending the side down in order. The Scrappers struck first in the bottom of the second inning when Drew Holderbach went big fly to left, grabbing an early 2-0 lead for Mahoning Valley.
Penn State Wrestling: David Taylor’s Contract Details Released
The contract details for Penn State wrestling legend David Taylor in his new job as Oklahoma State’s coach have been released. Taylor, a 2020 Olympic Gold Medalist known as “The Magic Man,” shocked the wrestling world in early May when he took the job to succeed legendary coach John Smith and thus retired from active competition.
Pa. High School Football Report podcast: Hometown hero Micah Parsons returns, ‘Can’t miss’ week 1 games
In the past five years, Micah Parsons has gone from talented prospect to one of the biggest stars in the National Football League, one and off the field. The gang discusses the importance of Parsons’ recent return to Harrisburg to conduct his youth football camp. In addition, hosts Brian...
Penn State star Ace Baldwin Jr. at his best in returning for 5th, final season
Penn State star point guard Ace Baldwin Jr. went into the offseason with a decision to make: stay for a fifth year, turn professional or enter the transfer portal and play elsewhere?. Using a famous clip from former Los Angeles Rams cornerback Marcus Peters, Baldwin made a simple declaration on...
You Had Questions, We Have Answers!
Real question, why doesn’t Penn State wear their road whites during the white out game? ~HumbleStarscream. Real answer: I actually asked James Franklin and Sandy Barbour (the AD at the time) this question, and James said something to the effect of “opposing coaches wouldn’t agree to it, so it’s not worth asking.”
Penn State football fills support staff role for second time this summer
For the second time in six weeks, Penn State football has hired an Assistant Video Director. This time, the Nittany Lions are adding Syracuse Football Video Operations Coordinator Blake Yunker to the program’s support staff. “Excited to welcome Blake, his wife Madison, and son Jace to the Penn State...
James Franklin sees value in bringing Penn State letterman back to his staff
Penn State has started a trend on its coaching staff under James Franklin, bringing 16 former players back to Happy Valley to this point. Some like corners coach Terry Smith have been there for a while, while others have been major storylines in recent years, like graduate assistant-turned-full-time defensive line coach Deion Barnes.
Pitching Propels Scrappers Over State College
NILES, Ohio (AP) — The Mahoning Valley Scrappers pitching staff tossed a gem, defeating State College 5-2 in the second game of a four-game series with the Spikes. Following a record-breaking attendance in the first game of the series, plenty of Scrapper Nation came out to support in game two as well.
Sisters among Team USA Olympic women's field hockey team packed with Pa. talent
Philadelphia has a new super team, the Team USA women's field hockey team competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics. They're the team to watch in Paris, packed with East Coast pride as the team features 12 women with ties to Pennsylvania and New Jersey, alone. This team's genuine area pride...
Penn State All 105: After Lost Season, Alonzo Ford Jr. Ready to Show What he can Do
Alonzo Ford Jr. didn’t get to show much on the field last season, and it wasn’t the Penn State DTs fault. Weeks before the season started, it was revealed that Ford suffered a season-ending injury. It was a crushing blow for a player who started his career at...
Only Tyler Elsdon Until Penn State Football
Penn State will be on the field in 43 days In 43 days, Penn State will open its season at West Virginia and No. 43 Tyler Elsdon will be on the field regularly for the Lions. Elsdon is a fifth-year senior linebacker who hails from North Schuykill High School where he was a standout and entered Penn State as a four-star prospect by some recruiting services. Since arriving in Happy Valley, Elsdon has been a regular in a variety of roles. In 2022, he started all 13 games at linebacker, finishing the year with 44 tackles and a sack. Last...
Penn State Basketball: Veteran Leadership Elevating Offseason Workouts
Veteran leadership, notably from fifth-year senior Ace Baldwin, is driving the Nittany Lions through offseason workouts, with high praise from coach Mike Rhoades for Baldwin's growth and dedication both on and off the court. Penn State men’s basketball team returned 58.9% of its scoring production from last season, the second...
Penn State Football Position Previews: Offensive Line
Penn State has come a long way on the offensive front the past 10 years, going from not having enough scholarships to truly developing depth to having some of the best offensive linemen in the nation. You might not say that the Nittany Lions have had among the best lines overall, but it has certainly gone from a weakness to something that the program can generally rely on. With change coming to the line in 2024, there are some questions that will need to be answered, but fans shouldn't worry too much about whether or not this group will be...
MBB Big Ten Preview: Penn State
Chugging right along with previews of future Big Ten Basketball opponents for Oregon, we arrive at College Station PA. to take a look at the Nittany Lions. Long story short they were a mediocre team with a very good home record and a terrible record on the road. PSU started...
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