Author Archives: Frank Bodani

Penn State football chat, 8 p.m., May 20

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Frank Bodani

Join beat reporter Frank Bodani from 8 to 9 p.m. Monday to chat about the latest with Penn State football, the Big Ten and the NCAA.

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Penn State defends itself against Sports Illustrated story

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Frank Bodani

Sports Illustrated is releasing a story Wednesday that apparently is critical of Penn State’s medical care in its football program. Late Tuesday, before the story was released, Penn State struck back.

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A big recruiting day keeps Penn State rising, surprising

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Frank Bodani

Bill and O’Brien and Penn State landed two more recruits on Friday, continuing their surge up the national rankings and surprising many in the midst of NCAA sanctions.

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A new Nittany Lion: Maryland safety Marcus Allen joins the fold

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Frank Bodani

Penn State is more than half finished with its 2014 recruiting class with nine months to go.  Earlier today, Marlboro, Md. safety Marcus Allen gave his verbal commitment to Bill O’Brien, according to multiple recruiting sites — the eighth … Continue reading →

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Penn State patience: Expect opponents like Miami and Virginia Tech after the sanctions

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Frank Bodani

Penn State expects to play marquee opponents like Miami and Virginia Tech — but not until after the NCAA sanctions expire.

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Penn State and Central Florida: Much more to the matchup

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Frank Bodani

Just a few months ago, Central Florida wasn’t even on the Penn State schedule.   And UCF coach George O’Leary? Well, he was the guy brought up in a few conversations about being Bill O’Brien’s coaching mentor for half … Continue reading →

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Penn State football chat, 8 p.m., May 6

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Frank Bodani

Join beat reporter Frank Bodani for another Monday Penn State football chat from 8 to 9 p.m. We’ll talk recruiting, scheduling and another week of Bill O’Brien meet-and-greets.

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Coatesville cornerback Daquan Worley pledges for Penn State

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Frank Bodani

Coatesville cornerback Daquan Worley became Penn State’s seventh verbal commitment of its 2014 recruiting class on Friday. Other defensive backs could follow.

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Penn State to play Central Florida in Ireland?

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Frank Bodani

Bill O’Brien says he is hopeful about Penn State playing a game in Ireland. It could possibly be against Central Florida.

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Penn State still seeking answers as scholarships disappear

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Frank Bodani

With each player defection, Penn State’s murky scholarship situation becomes more problematic.

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