Plenty of NFL scouts were in attendance at the Penn State Pro Day, and we can probably assume that the CFL, AAF, and even the XFL had people watching. But one other non-football organization had a contingent of people taking a look at the Nittany Lions as well. On Wednesday, the Penn State Football Twitter […]
Read MoreSaquon Barkley Reacts To Odell Beckham Jr. Trade
Saquon Barkley was only teammates with Odell Beckham Jr. for one year before the star wideout was traded to Cleveland, but he has fond memories of their time together. Barkley also claims to have gotten some words of wisdom from the new Browns star upon their parting. Speaking to NJ Advance Media this past week, […]
Read MoreHow Trace McSorley Performed At Penn State’s Pro Day
Today was a major day for Trace McSorley and other Penn State draft hopefuls. The program held its annual Pro Day in State College. Thirty of 32 NFL teams were in attendance to watch McSorley and other Nittany Lions work out. McSorley, a decorated college player, is trying to convince the league that his professional […]
Read MoreWhere Every Penn State Alum Has Signed In The NFL So Far
Free agency in the NFL has taken the sports world by storm, as several marquee players have changed teams. Considering that Penn State regularly produces top prospects in football, it’s no surprise that some former Nittany Lions were on the move. One of the first Penn State alums to change teams this offseason is Adrian […]
Read MorePenn State Makes Decision On Coach Patrick Chambers
Penn State showed signs of improvement in the final month of the season, but the questions surrounding the job security of Patrick Chambers remained. Well, it appears the Nittany Lions are firm on their coaching decision for next season. This season was full of optimism for the basketball program after ending last year as NIT […]
Read MoreCFB Analyst Predicts Winners Of Top Quarterback Battles
Spring football is here for much of the college football world this week. For programs looking to replace their 2018 starting quarterbacks, the top story line is probably the battle at that position. The increase of transfers, especially at the quarterback position in particular, definitely contributes to the intrigue. This year, some of the top […]
Read MorePenn State QB Tommy Stevens Dealing With ‘Fairly Significant Injury’
Penn State spring practice opened yesterday. One of the players vying for the quarterback job, Tommy Stevens, is likely going to be limited throughout the month-long period. Stevens recently had surgery to help deal with the injury, which head coach James Franklin hasn’t revealed. He will reportedly be able to participate in practice at some […]
Read MoreWhat The Big Ten Tournament Bracket Looks Like After Day 1
With the first day of the Big Ten Tournament in the books, the competition is ready to ramp up today. Although Michigan State, Purdue and the other top seeds aren’t in action yet, the matchups for this second day look outstanding. If today can replicate the results from yesterday, then fans are in for a […]
Read More2 Penn State Players Expected To Miss Spring Practice
The Penn State football team is almost ready to return to the field for spring practices, but it looks like the team will not be at full strength. Head coach James Franklin has indicated that the team will be a little short-handed when the Nittany Lions start practice today. According to PennLive, Franklin announced on […]
Read MorePenn State Reveals Jersey Numbers For Early Enrollees
14 new players are set to participate in Penn State football’s spring practice. The team recently updated its roster, revealing the jersey numbers for the newest Nittany Lions. The Nittany Lions have to replace quarterback Trace McSorley, running back Miles Sanders, and a host of other important players. It may be a bit of a […]
Read MoreDetroit Lions Reach Agreement With TE Jesse James
It appears the Pittsburgh Steelers are losing another member of their offense this offseason. After spending the past few seasons in the Steel City, Jesse James is now heading to the Motor City. James was overshadowed this past season by Vance McDonald for the Steelers. Yet, his size is ideal for any team searching for […]
Read More2 NFL Teams Have Interest In Trace McSorley After NFL Combine
While not as highly touted as his former teammate Saquon Barkley, Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley could very-well hear his name called at some point in the 2019 NFL draft. One report seems to indicate that at least two teams are giving McSorley a look. According to the York Daily Record, two NFL teams expressed […]
Read MorePenn State Hard After Former Florida Commit Josh Griffis
After an early pledge, class of 2020 defensive end Josh Griffis recently decommitted from the Florida Gators. With a chance to nab another top prospect, Penn State has quickly made a strong effort to bring Griffis into the fold. In a recent interview with Lions247, Griffis revealed that Penn State representatives quickly reached out to […]
Read MorePenn State Football Staffer Leaving For XFL Job
The top college football programs in the country have seen their staffs raided by NFL and lower-tier college teams alike. But the Penn State Nittany Lions appear to be losing one of its top staff members to the upstart XFL. According to PennLive, Penn State recruiting coordinator Justin King is being hired as the XFL’s […]
Read MorePenn State Offers Pair Of Star HS Teammates ‘Back-To-Back’
Of the thousands of high schools across the country, only a fraction of them will have even one player that gets a scholarship offer to a top college program. Even fewer schools have multiple players who receive offers. But one high school in Virginia really hit the lottery, courtesy of the Penn State Nittany Lions. […]
Read MoreOhio State AD Gene Smith Says Maryland, Rutgers Helped Prevent ACC From Poaching Penn State
In the last major round of conference realignment, the Big Ten poached Maryland from the ACC, and Rutgers from the AAC (formerly of the Big East). Half a decade later, those moves have drawn very mixed reviews, as the Terrapins and Scarlet Knights have struggled to play up to the rest of the league in […]
Read MoreSaquon Barkley Calls Out NFL Teams For What They Asked Trace McSorley
Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley has been having a solid combine so far. But when the subject of potentially changing positions arose, McSorley found a former star teammate was dismissive of the idea. Taking to Twitter over the weekend, New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley retweeted a report that McSorley had been asked to […]
Read MorePenn State’s Trace McSorley Posts Fastest 40 Time Among Quarterbacks
Trace McSorley might not be the most prolific passer in college football, but the dual-threat quarterback is clearly an excellent athlete. With the NFL Combine consisting of several drills that test players’ physical gifts, the Penn State product is putting on a show. McSorley left Penn State as one of the most respected player in […]
Read MoreOfficial NFL Combine Running Back 40-Yard Dash Results
The NFL Combine is starting to heat up. Over the last few days, players have been measured, and some drills have gotten underway. For the running backs, the most important may be the 40-yard dash. We now have official times for every player that has participated. This year’s class may not have an Ezekiel Elliott […]
Read MoreMiles Sanders Reveals NFL Team He’d ‘Love’ To Play For
He might not be the next coming of Saquon Barkley, but Miles Sanders is another intriguing tailback out of Penn State. With the NFL Combine taking place this weekend, he’ll try to boost his draft stock. Once Barkley left the Nittany Lions for the NFL, Sanders became the next workhorse in the backfield. His junior […]
Read MoreGiants Coach Told Miles Sanders He Could Join Saquon Barkley In New York
Last year, Penn State running back Saquon Barkley lit up the NFL Combine, en route to becoming the No. 2 pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. His former understudy Miles Sanders is in Indianapolis, looking to impress scouts this year. Sanders doesn’t project as a high first rounder like his former teammate. He was highly […]
Read MorePenn State WR Makes Decision On Transfer
Back on February 10, Penn State wide receiver Cam Sullivan-Brown became the third wideout on his team to enter the NCAA transfer portal. Just over two weeks later, he had made a decision for where he’ll play in 2019. According to Lions247, Sullivan-Brown has withdrawn his name from the transfer portal and will play for […]
Read MoreNFL Mock Draft: Where 2 Penn State Stars Are Projected To Be Picked
Penn State is on a very nice run of success under James Franklin. Naturally, that means the NFL has paid attention. Last year, Penn State was tied for the third most picks of any school, with six players selected in the 2018 NFL Draft. Saquon Barkley headlined the group, going second overall to the New […]
Read MoreChristian Hackenberg Loses AAF Starting QB Job
The Christian Hackenberg redemption tour has been derailed for the time being. The former Penn State star has been officially benched by the Memphis Express of the Alliance of American Football. Hackenberg’s Express sit at 0-3 after Saturday’s loss to Steve Spurrier’s Orlando Apollos. The former NFL second rounder failed to throw for a touchdown […]
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