PENN STATE RUMORS & GOSSIP
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...
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...
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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 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...
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Sports Illustrated takes aim at Penn State, misses badly
It's no wonder why some people think the likes of ESPN or Sports Illustrated have an agenda when it comes to certain stories. Whether it's taking down Syracuse (ESPN) or Penn State (both) there has been a perceived bias. Well, yesterday SI hinted a blockbuster, scathing report that would break things wide open in State College, PA.
Too bad when the actual article...
Penn State releases statement in advance of potentially damaging Sports Illustrated piece
The Penn State Nittany Lions athletic department has released a proactive statement in advance of a Sports Illustrated article, set to hit shelves on Wednesday.
Penn State offers Coug commit, QB tells them...
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O'Brien boosts support for Penn State
The contingent, appropriately dressed in blue and white, gathered in front of the blue and white bus with the unmistakable logo of the Penn State mascot.
But one man was missing, with nearly 10 minutes to go Tuesday, before the 9:30 a.m. departure time.
''Who are we waiting for,'' Penn State field hockey coach Char Morett asked an athletic department official. ...
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Bill O'Brien's Promise to Joe Paterno Before Taking Over for the Former Penn State Coach
Joe Paterno's legacy will forever be tarnished by the Jerry Sandusky scandal. No number of wins, pro bowlers, national titles/conference titles, or anything else for that matter will allow people to forget that he could have stopped a terrible tragedy from occurring.
JoePa had to know this. It would have been understandable if he just wanted to crawl into a dark corner...
Cup of Joe: Penn State vs. Pitt and Big Ten hockey announced
We have a little bit of everything here for you this morning. Quick basketball and hockey links and a dash of recruiting and Penn State caravan fill up the Penn State portion of our morning round up. Here is your Cup of Joe...
Bill O'Brien took to the national radio airwaves on Wednesday, joining the CBS Sports Radio morning show. [Nittany Lions Den]
Penn State will be...
O'Brien not expecting more transfers
Penn State has 67 scholarship players on its football roster and coach Bill O'Brien sees no reason why that will change significantly by the time the season starts Aug. 31.
O'Brien said Wednesday he doesn't expect a second wave of departures from the Nittany Lions, even though NCAA sanctions still allow his players to transfer without sitting out a season.
Ten players...
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Penn State, Pitt to meet in Big 10-ACC Challenge
In-state rivals Penn State and Pittsburgh are facing off again - on the basketball court.
The Pennsylvania programs will be pitted against each other in this year's Big Ten-ACC Challenge. The Nittany Lions will visit the Panthers on Dec. 3.
Penn State and Pitt last met in 2005, when the Panthers won 94-51 in Pittsburgh.
Pitt, which is moving from the Big East to the ACC next...
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Penn State, UCF gets prime time slot on Big Ten Network
Penn State and Central Florida will kick off at 6 p.m. on Big Ten Network on September 12. The Big Ten Network will be making their first trip to Beaver Stadium for a prime time game with the trip, and Penn State will play three prime time games in 2013 as a result.
The Big Ten Network will air 12 prime time games, a new all-time high for the network.
“Primetime games...
Penn State Recruiting: DaQuan Worley picks Penn State, per report
Penn State has landed one of the top players in the state, according to a report. Coatesville cornerback DaQuan Worley has given his verbal commitment to Penn State, according to Bob Flounders of The Patriot News.
Worley is ranked the 16th best player in Pennsylvania according to the latest 247 Sports composite rankings. The 5'-11", 170 pound three-star prospect held...
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