Category Archives: Bill O’Brien

Penn State loses backup Nate Cadogan

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Sherry Coons

Coach Bill O’Brien confirmed Friday that defensive tackle Nate Cadogan left the team for personal reasons. Cadogan, a fifth-year senior, had already earned his degree. The Portsmouth, Ohio, native had bounced around positions since his arrival on campus, entering the … Continue reading →

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Penn State preparing to land a star high school quarterback?

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Frank Bodani

Intriguing quarterback talent Michael O’Connor appears ready to join Penn State’s small recruiting class.

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Athletic director expects Bill O’Brien at Penn State “for a long time.”

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Frank Bodani

Penn State athletic director Dave Joyner said he expects up-and-coming head coach Bill O’Brien to remain at Penn State for “a long time” despite expected NFL interest.

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Penn State to change football jerseys for 2013 season

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Frank Bodani

Penn State expects to unveil another change to its football uniform jerseys for the upcoming season.

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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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Scholarships at PSU have become a numbers game

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Jim Seip

PSU football expects to enter August with just 67 scholarship players. Frank Bodani and Jim Seip discuss how this will affect recruiting. Versatility will be a key word for PSU moving forward. By Jim Seip, York Daily Record, May 8, 2013

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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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