Category Archives: Odds and ends

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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Interview with women’s basketball coach Coquese Washington

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Lyzz Jones

I had a chance to hear Lady Lions coach Coquese Washington speak this morning at the APSE regional meeting at Penn State. Take a listen below as she addresses social media, recruiting, the landscape of women’s basketball and the difference … Continue reading →

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Penn State football freshmen show off their dance moves

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Sherry Coons

As a part of THON tradition, Penn State teams square off in a dance competition during a pep rally. And here are the representatives of the Nittany Lions football team strutting their stuff. There’s even a “Dirty Dancing” moment near … Continue reading →

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Storify: Penn State football players give back during THON

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Sherry Coons

Penn State’s annual dance marathon, or THON, is a huge deal on campus, and student organizations campus-wide come together to add to the event’s unique atmosphere. The football team is no different. This year, 70 Nittany Lions mingled with 28 … Continue reading →

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Lions have a little fun away from football field

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Sherry Coons

After a week of grueling workouts and drills at camp, the Nittany Lions were looking to cut loose and have a little fun on Friday night. What better place to blow off a little steam than at the local bowling … Continue reading →

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Penn State well-represented at London Olympics

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Sherry Coons

Former Penn State athletes fared well at the recent London Olympics. A school-record 17 Nittany Lions participated in the games, and five of them medaled. The contingent consisted of competitors from seven sports, including both male and female competitors in … Continue reading →

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Video: Ben Kline, Frank Bodani put on their dancing shoes

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Jessica Sprenkle

Penn State linebacker Ben Kline shows reporter Frank Bodani how to dance at football media day on Aug. 9, 2012.

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Penn State’s Ben Kline shows skill in dance class

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Sherry Coons

Who knew Dallastown’s Ben Kline — a redshirt freshman with the Nittany Lions — could be so light on his feet? The linebacker/dancer sent out the following tweet this week … At last, the final performance by my summer dance … Continue reading →

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Coaches vs. Cancer Golf Tournament set to begin

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Sherry Coons

Penn State football coach Bill O’Brien will join a number of other coaches and former players on Friday as they tee off on cancer during the Coaches vs. Cancer Golf Tournament at Penn State’s Blue & White Courses. The 16th … Continue reading →

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Coaches wrap up Week 2 of Caravan

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Sherry Coons

Bill O’Brien and his fellow Penn State coaches put in nearly 700 miles over the past week, meeting and greeting supporters at six stops in four states during the second leg of the Coaches Caravan. The modified Fullington bus made … Continue reading →

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