PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS NEWS

Ex-Penn St players support lawsuit

About 325 former Penn State players have signed a statement supporting the lawsuit filed by the family of former coach Joe Paterno and other former players seeking to overturn NCAA sanctions against the football program for the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal. Former player Brian Masella released the letter Monday in support of the lawsuit, which was also filed last month...
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8 hours ago  |  Discuss

Issah Prepping for Decision

Penn State still on the four-star LB prospect's mind as he mulls what prep school to attend in 2013. Issah signed with the Lions before being waylaid by an off-field issue.
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14 hours ago  |  Discuss

Cup of Joe: Penn State, Syracuse tickets on sale today

If you missed it last week, Penn State will prohibit bags at football games this season. The policy will be the same as the one used for the Blue White Game this spring, which prohibits fans from bringing back packs, bags and purses in to Beaver Stadium. The policy announcement came a day after the NFL announced a league-wide policy doing the same. [GoPSUSports.com] Public ticket...
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18 hours ago  |  Discuss

Sweet Farewell for Hershey Standout

The Pennylvania lineman played one final high school game on his home turf Saturday night. Next stop: Penn State.
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1 day ago  |  Discuss

SMSB: Michael O'Connor

The annual Sound Mind Sound Body camp brought several top prospects to Detroit this weekend, including IMG Academy quarterback Michael O'Connor. The Penn State commit walked away with the quarterback MVP award.
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1 day ago  |  Discuss

How did I grow to be a college football nut? My father, of course

My dad and I have many contrasting opinions when it comes to sports, but one thing I believe we strongly agree on is that college football is our favorite sport. Via HistoricFootballPosters.com. I imagine my story is not wholly unique. I would bet just about every sports fan out there was introduced to their favorite sport by their father. Keep in mind this is not to take away from...
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1 day ago  |  Discuss

Penn State doubles up commitments

It’s been a successful last several days for Penn State coach Pat Chambers on the recruiting trail, as the Nittany Lions have landed pledges from 2014 guard Shep Garner and 2015 forward Mike Watkins. Both players are native to the Philadelphia area, which has been a major point of emphasis for the new staff at Penn State. Garner, [...]
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2 days ago  |  Discuss

Garner Going to State

Team Final head coach Rob Edwards believes Penn State has seen Roman Catholic (Philadelphia, Pa.) guard Shep Garner play more than any college staff in the country. It will soon see much more of him.
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2 days ago  |  Discuss

Campus Insiders looks at incoming star QBs at USC, Penn State

Penn State released the first official depth chart of the 2013 season after the spring yesterday. Not surprisingly, JUCO transfer quarterback Tyler Ferguson and incoming freshman Christian Hackenberg are each listed at the top of the depth chart with the sometimes dreaded “or” in between the two. We have known for a while that Bill O’Brien was going to take his time in evaluating...
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3 days ago  |  Discuss

Penn State Football: Ferguson and Hackenberg listed as co-starters

Coveted quarterback recruit Christian Hackenberg is still more than a week away from arriving to Penn State's campus, but has been listed as a co-starter alongside JUCO transfer Tyler Ferguson on Bill O'Brien's post-spring depth chart that was released Thursday. O'Brien told reporters that Ferguson was "ahead" of Hackenberg due to his experience and jump...
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3 days ago  |  Discuss

Charles In Tune with Penn State

Irvin Charles wanted to show Penn State's coaching staff what he had to offer when he decided to camp at Penn State this summer. He's not in the least bit worried that his speed took that opportunity away.
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6 days ago  |  Discuss

Video: Tour Penn State’s renovated weight room with Craig Fitzgerald

Penn State strength and conditioning coach Craig Fitzgerald gives us a tour of the Nittany Lions' recently renovated, 13,000-square foot weight room facilities.
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6 days ago  |  Discuss

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.
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7 days ago  |  Discuss

Cup of Joe: Penn State adds QB Michael O'Connor to Class of 2014

Michael O'Connor made his college choice before his senior year, adding potential depth to Penn State's quarterback position in 2014. Photo: IMG Academy (via Flickr) If there is one thing that can be said about Bill O'Brien's recruiting skills, it is that he can attract solid quarterbacks. With Christian Hackenberg highlighting the Penn State Class of...
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7 days ago  |  Discuss

Scout's Take: Breaking Down O'Connor

IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) quarterback Michael O’Connor committed to Penn State on Saturday, and FOXSportsNEXT takes an in-depth look at what the Nittany Lions are getting.
Via recruiting.scout.com
8 days ago  |  Discuss

All Business for O'Connor

Penn State was looking for a quarterback in its class of 2014, while IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) signal caller Michael O'Connor was looking for the perfect college fit. Both found what they were looking for Saturday.
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9 days ago  |  Discuss

Realistic Road to Reducing PSU Sanctions

  An Associated Press article this week gave Penn State football fans hope, as school trustees publicly expressed their desire for leniency from the NCAA in reducing the Nittany Lions’ crippling sanctions.  The frequent, glowing reports from former Senator George Mitchell (the NCAA-appointed overseer for Penn State’s compliance) also lend credence to the view that the...
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10 days ago  |  Discuss

NCAA dodges bullet for now, federal judge throws out PA anti-trust lawsuit

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett attempted to build some good will in the state by filing a lawsuit challenging the NCAA on the sanctions brought on Penn State last summer. Thought to be somewhat doomed from the start by many, Corbett's lawsuit has now been thrown out by a federal judge. BREAKING:Federal judge throws out lawsuit by Pa. governor against #NCAA over Penn...
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11 days ago  |  Discuss

Judge tosses lawsuit against NCAA

A federal judge on Thursday threw out the governor's lawsuit against the NCAA over sanctions against Penn State related to Jerry Sandusky, calling his argument ''a Hail Mary pass'' that easily warranted dismissal. U.S. Middle District Judge Yvette Kane's decision puts an early end to the anti-trust lawsuit Gov. Tom Corbett filed in January in which he sought...
Via Fox Sports
11 days ago  |  Discuss

Penn State Athletic Director: Bill O’Brien Will Stay “Years And Years”

Penn State head coach Bill O’Brien walked into a seemingly impossible situation last season after being hired as the New Nittany Lions head coach amid some earth shattering circumstances. O’Brien spent five successful seasons as a New England Patriots offensive assistant coach, and turned that impossible situation into and 8 win season, and a big money contract extension. Amid...
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12 days ago  |  Discuss

Penn State AD: Bill O’Brien Will Stay “Years And Years”

Penn State head coach Bill O’Brien walked into a seemingly impossible situation last season after being hired as the New Nittany Lions head coach amid some earth shattering circumstances. O’Brien spent five successful seasons as a New England Patriots offensive assistant coach, and turned that impossible situation into and 8 win season, and a big money contract extension. Amid...
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12 days ago  |  Discuss

Penn St. AD expects O'Brien to stay

Penn State Athletic Director David Joyner expects Bill O'Brien to be the Nittany Lions' football coach for a long time - even if O'Brien keeps attracting interest from the NFL. In an interview Wednesday with The Associated Press, Joyner said he and O'Brien speak several times a week and when they do, ''I can tell you we talk in terms of years and years. We...
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12 days ago  |  Discuss

Penn St athletic director expects O'Brien to stay

Penn State Athletic Director David Joyner says he expects Bill O'Brien to be the Nittany Lions' football coach for ''a long time.'' Joyner tells The Associated Press that he and O'Brien speak several times a week and when they do they talk ''in terms of years and years. We make plans for years and years.'' O'Brien led the Nittany...
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12 days ago  |  Discuss

Outdoor Hockey at Beaver Stadium?

Penn State University’s Beaver Stadium has a maximum capacity of 107,282. Could you imagine having over 100,000 Flyers and Penguins fans in Happy Valley to watch an outdoor hockey game? Penn State can. Penn State officials confirmed to WJAC-TV that the idea of hosting an outdoor hockey game at the stadium is being seriously considered, whether [...]
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12 days ago  |  Discuss

FOS GALLERY: Penn State Camp

Check out some of the top prospects and performers from the Nittany Lions' first ASC session of the summer. FightOnState.com photographer Harvey Levine was on hand for the session.
Via pennstate.scout.com
14 days ago  |  Discuss
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