Author Archives: Sherry Coons

Former Nittany Lions ink rookie deals with Minnesota Vikings

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Sherry Coons

Former Penn State linebackers Mike Mauti and Gerald Hodges signed their rookie contracts to play for the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday. Hodges was taken in the fourth round with the 120th overall pick of this year’s NFL draft. Mauti was … Continue reading →

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Nine former Nittany Lions participate in NFL mini-camps

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Sherry Coons

A number of former Nittany Lions are pushing forward with their NFL dreams. Nine players from Penn State participated in rookie minicamps this month. During last month’s NFL Draft, three Nittany Lions were selected, including first-team All-Big Ten defensive tackle … Continue reading →

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Next up for Nittany Lions: Blue-White Weekend

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Sherry Coons

The Penn State football team held its 14th and final spring practice on Wednesday, and next up is the Blue-White game, the annual scrimmage to end the spring season. The game pits coach Bill O’Brien’s offense vs. defense, with bragging … Continue reading →

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Penn State’s Bentley, Greene selected in WNBA draft

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Sherry Coons

Penn State Lady Lions seniors Alex Bentley and Nikki Greene were among the 36 players selected in the 2013 WNBA Draft on Monday night in Bristol, Conn. Bentley, who was one of the 12 players in attendance at the WNBA … Continue reading →

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Penn State’s Blue-White Weekend a busy one

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Sherry Coons

This year’s Blue-White weekend will feature something new for fans — a OneTeam autograph session, featuring student-athletes from a variety of Penn State teams. The event will be held on Saturday, April 20 from 9-10:30 a.m. in the area west … Continue reading →

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A look at Penn State’s first spring practice

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Sherry Coons

Penn State returned to the field Monday with its first of 15 spring practices. The Nittany Lions are busy gearing up for the second season under coach Bill O’Brien. Spring practices culminate with the annual Blue-White game at Beaver Stadium. … Continue reading →

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Penn State’s Lift for Life event set

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Sherry Coons

The 11th annual Penn State Football Uplifting Athletes “Lift For Life” is slated for Friday, July 12, beginning at 5 p.m. at the outdoor lacrosse field next to the Ashenfelter Multisport Facility on the University Park campus in State College. … Continue reading →

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Penn State well-represented at Maxwell Awards

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Sherry Coons

Penn State coach Bill O’Brien and his senior players took center stage at Friday’s 2013 Maxwell Football Club Awards Gala at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City. Before a crowd of 1,100, O’Brien accepted his Maxwell Club Collegiate Coach of the … Continue reading →

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Former Nittany LIons showing skills at NFL Combine

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Sherry Coons

Four Penn State players were invited to participate in the National Football League’s 2013 scouting combine this week at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. They are defensive tackle Jordan Hill, linebacker Gerald Hodges, linebacker Michael Mauti and center Matt Stankiewitch. … Continue reading →

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Penn State sets Blue-White Game kickoff

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Sherry Coons

Blue-White Weekend gets under way Friday, April 19, with the annual Blue-White scrimmage game as the centerpiece for numerous activities in and around Beaver Stadium. Kickoff is set for noon on Saturday, April 20. As usual, there will be no … Continue reading →

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