HBO Real Sports Profiles Bill O’Brien & Boston Marathon Tragedies
Penn State football coach and 2012 National Coach of the Year shares the challenges in turning around a program shattered by scandal.
Mary Carillo meets several of the inspirational competitors who have survived the Oklahoma City and Boston marathon tragedies and are taking strides toward healing. Real Sports premieres Tues, May 21 at 10pm ET/PT on HBO.
Audio: Michael Mauti interview with Bill King
Bill King hosts one of the top college football radio programs year-round on satellite radio, but you can also listen to it for free online. If you want to get some daily college football commentary to get your days started, instead of national or local sports radio talk, I highly recommend signing up for a free membership so you can listen on your computer.
On Tuesday morning...
Cup of Joe: Penn State basketball set for European tour
Monday was quite a slow day it seemed, so our Cup of Joe this morning is rather brief. Bill O'Brien will be on HBO's Real Sports tonight at 10 p.m. I don't have HBO so somebody please fill me in tomorrow, OK?
Most indispensable players at Penn State include Allen Robinson and Mike Hull. [ESPN]
What is Penn State getting with running back Nick Scott in the Class...
Bench: "I Had A Good Time"
Penn State quarterback transfer Steven Bench arrived in Raleigh on Friday for his official visit to NC State. He discusses his trip with Pack Pride.
Cup of Joe: Putting the SI story to rest, for now
Good morning and a happy Victoria Day to our Penn State fans checking in from above the border. Hope you had a good weekend. Now we begin our week with a quick round-up of everything you may have missed over the weekend.
Final thoughts on the Sports Illustrated story. [Bleacher Report]
Penn State's reaction to the SI story does not squash the notion that something happened...
Gesicki Snags Another Big Ten Offer
The standout New Jersey tight end got good news from Penn State over the weekend. Check out his reaction to receiving a Nittany Lion offer.
Hoop Team to Get Friendly Visits
Point guard Sharkey and two young teammates from Abington Friends plan to attend Penn State's Advanced Skill Camp this summer.
Jamie Dixon downplays potential Pitt-Penn State basketball series
With news of Pitt and Penn State possibly starting up another annual football series, you knew it was a matter of time before things switched to the basketball side.
The Post-Gazette's Sam Werner did a great interview with Jamie Dixon at the ACC meetings. So be sure to read the thing in its entirety. Among other things, Dixon addressed playing Penn State in basketball:
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Penn State Offers Ohio Sophomore
The recruitment of sophomore Justin Hilliard is heating up. Check out what the outside linebacker has to say about his offer from Penn State.
Ask the Experts: Penn State Edition
The Scout.com team of recruiting experts provides the answers to the questions posed by the the FightOnState.com community in this exclusive feature.
Pack Next To Host Bench
One visit is in the books for Penn State quarterback transfer Steven Bench. Earlier this week he was in Tampa checking out the University of South Florida.
Who will Penn State's 12th opponent in 2014 be? My money is on Syracuse
Before you continue reading, please keep this disclaimer in mind. In no way is this the start of a rumor or citing obscure anonymous sources. This is pure speculation and hypothetical thinking on my part. Now that I have cleared that up with you, let's continue.
Penn State's 2014 Big Ten conference schedule was released earlier today. As you have probably seen by now...
Penn State Football: Lions' Marcus Allen adds needed depth at safety
Penn State has been quickly moving up the ranks for the recruiting class of 2014, recently moving past Auburn and Alabama for the No. 14 overall spot (247Sports).
This is largely due to the Nittany Lions’ latest addition of Marcus Allen, who gave his verbal commitment to coach Bill O’Brien last Friday morning.
“He basically told me he was tired of the whole recruiting...
Penn State will be first Big Ten opponent for Rutgers in 2014
Penn State will play the role of visitor for the first Big Ten conference game in the history of Rutgers football. The 2014 Big Ten conference schedule was released Thursday afternoon, setting the stage for the 2014 season which introduces Rutgers and Maryland as new conference members. Maryland will return to Beaver Stadium in 2014 with a game on November 1.
With the new division...
Bill O'Brien calls Sports Illustrated report a "character assassination" of Penn State AD
Penn State head coach Bill O'Brien was not shy or timid about his response to a recent Sports Illustrated report. Photo: USA Today Sports
Bill O'Brien was focused on the future when the NCAA handed down harsh sanctions against his new football program last summer. He was short and upset after he suffered his first coaching loss in Penn State's season opener. On...
Nittany Lions Rally to Bream’s Defense
Penn State players take to Twitter to express their support for their trainer, who was criticized in a story by Sports Illustrated.
Ex-Penn State QB Matt McGloin Signs With Raiders
Former Penn State quarterback Matt McGloin signed a three-year contract with the Oakland Raiders Wednesday. McGloins agent, Mark F. Magazu II, broke the news via Twitter.
McGloin went undrafted in last months NFL Draft and is walking on to an NFL team, much like he did to the Penn State football program.
During his senior season, McGloin threw for 3,271 yards, 24 touchdowns...
Penn State losing Marshall early
Penn State guard Jermaine Marshall, the team's second-leading scorer, is foregoing his senior year of eligibility to pursue a professional career.
The team announced the surprise move in a statement Wednesday. Marshall is on schedule to graduate this summer.
Coach Patrick Chambers said Marshall cited turning pro as in the best interests of the player's son and family. Marshall...
PSU defends medical changes after report
Penn State's athletic department is vigorously defending itself against a report questioning the quality of medical care for national football league players., http://juicedsportsblog.com/sports-news/news/psu-defends-medical-changes-after-report
Penn State hoops' hopes take hit with Marshall announcement
Penn State basketball was supposed to have a chance in 2013-14, a chance to be a challenger for an upper division finish in the Big Ten. Well, that assumption took a massive hit on Wednesday as star guard Jermaine Marshall announced he is forgoing his senior season and instead will take his talents into the professional ranks.
It just won't be the NBA, as he missed...
Penn State Goes on the Offensive
The school's proactive response to a critical Sports Illustrated story marks a significant change of philosophy in dealing with controversy.
Huge Hit To Penn State Men’s Basketball Program
Just when it appeared Penn State basketball was in good shape, we learned today that redshirt junior Jermaine Marshall will forgo his final season of eligibility and pursue a professional basketball career. Head coach Patrick Chambers made the following statement regarding Marshall in a press release: “Jermaine and I have had several discussions recently regarding…
Penn State losing guard Jermaine Marshall early
Penn State guard Jermaine Marshall, the team's second-leading scorer, is foregoing his senior year of eligibility to pursue a professional career.
The team announced the surprise move in a statement Wednesday. Marshall is on schedule to graduate this summer.
Coach Patrick Chambers said Marshall cited turning pro as in the best interests of the player's son and family. Marshall...
Penn State defends medical changes
Penn State's athletic department is vigorously defending itself
against a report questioning the quality of medical care for
football players.
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