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Tag Archives: Penn State
Penn State football chat, 8 p.m., May 20
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.
Posted in Big Ten, Chat, Football, Frank Bodani, Mike Mauti, NCAA, Penn State, Recruiting, Tim Bream
Tagged Big Ten, Mike Farrell, Mike Mauti, NCAA, Penn State, recruiting, Sports Illustrated, Tim Bream
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Penn State defends itself against Sports Illustrated story
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.
Posted in Bill O'Brien, Dave Joyner, Football, Penn State
Tagged Bill O'Brien, Dave Joyner, Nittany Lions, Penn State, Sports Illustrated, Wayne Sebastianelli
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Former Nittany Lions ink rookie deals with Minnesota Vikings
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
Posted in Football, Gerald Hodges, Mike Mauti, Penn State, PSU alumni
Tagged Mike Mauti, Minnesota Vikings, NFL Draft, Nittany Lions, Penn State
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Nine former Nittany Lions participate in NFL mini-camps
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
Posted in Football, Matt McGloin, Mike Mauti, Penn State, PSU alumni
Tagged Gerald Hodges, Jordan Hill, Michael Mauti, NFL Draft, NFL rookie minicamp, Nittany Lions, Penn State
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Penn State patience: Expect opponents like Miami and Virginia Tech after the sanctions
Penn State expects to play marquee opponents like Miami and Virginia Tech — but not until after the NCAA sanctions expire.
Posted in Beaver Stadium, Big Ten, Bill O'Brien, Football, NCAA, Penn State, Recruiting, Schedule
Tagged Bill O'Brien, Cowboys Stadium, MetLife Stadium, Miami, NCAA, Nittany Lions, Penn State, Virginia Tech
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Penn State and Central Florida: Much more to the matchup
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
Penn State football chat, 8 p.m., May 6
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.
Posted in Big Ten, Bill O'Brien, Chat, Football, Frank Bodani, Penn State, Recruiting, Schedule
Tagged Big Ten, Bill O'Brien, Nittany Lions, Penn State, recruiting
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Coatesville cornerback Daquan Worley pledges for Penn State
Coatesville cornerback Daquan Worley became Penn State’s seventh verbal commitment of its 2014 recruiting class on Friday. Other defensive backs could follow.
Posted in Football, Penn State, Recruiting, Steven Bench
Tagged Coatesville, Daquan Worley, Dravon Henry, Matt Ortega, Nittany Lions, Penn State, Rutgers, Steven Bench, Troy Vincent
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Penn State to play Central Florida in Ireland?
Bill O’Brien says he is hopeful about Penn State playing a game in Ireland. It could possibly be against Central Florida.
Posted in Beaver Stadium, Bill O'Brien, bowl game, Football, NCAA, Penn State
Tagged Bill O'Brien, Central Florida, George O'Leary, Ireland, NCAA, Nittany Lions, Penn State
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Penn State still seeking answers as scholarships disappear
With each player defection, Penn State’s murky scholarship situation becomes more problematic.
Posted in Bill O'Brien, Blue/White, Football, Frank Bodani, NCAA, Penn State, Recruiting
Tagged Anthony Stanko, Bill O'Brien, NCAA, Nittany Lions, Penn State
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