Danny O’Brien visits Penn State again
STATE COLLEGE — Former Maryland quarterback Danny O’Brien watched Penn State’s first spring practice under new coach Bill O’Brien Monday, his second visit to State College in a week. Danny O’Brien, who...
View ArticleO’Brien wins Bear Bryant Coach of Year Award
Penn State’s Bill O’Brien was named Thursday night the winner of the Bear Bryant Coach of the Year Award, the third national honor he’s received after his first season. O’Brien, who received the award...
View ArticleJoyner says coaching search will be timely
Penn State athletic director Dave Joyner said Thursday that he’d like to hire a new football coach in “the not too distant future.” “We expect this search to be very timely,” Joyner said at a press...
View ArticleGolden: ‘I am not candidate for another position’
Miami (Fla.) head coach Al Golden, thought to be the front-runner for the Penn State job, said Sunday he is not a candidate for “another position.” Golden, a former Penn State tight end and team...
View ArticleFour PSU assistants resign to join O’Brien
Four Penn State assistant coaches under Bill O’Brien submitted their resignations Monday, the school confirmed. Defensive coordinator John Butler, safeties coach Anthony Midget, wide receivers coach...
View ArticleReport: Franklin top candidate at PSU
Vanderbilt coach James Franklin has emerged as the leading candidate for the Penn State job, according to one report Tuesday. Bruce Feldman of CBS Sports, a respected college football writer, said on...
View ArticleReport: Penn State to interview Roman
The search for the next Penn State football coach continued Wednesday with the news that San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Greg Roman would receive an interview. Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports,...
View ArticlePSU schedules Saturday press conference
Penn State has scheduled a press conference for 4:15 p.m. Saturday at the Beaver Stadium media room to “make a major announcement.” It’s likely the university will introduce Vanderbilt coach James...
View ArticleIt’s official: Penn State hires Franklin
James Franklin was officially hired as Penn State’s 16th head football coach Saturday morning by a unanimous vote of the Board of Trustees compensation committee. Moments after the 9 a.m....
View ArticleTwo more flip from Vandy to PSU
Two players who had initially committed to Vanderbilt flipped to Penn State Monday, according to several recruiting websites. Defensive back Grant Haley and quarterback/defensive back Trace McSorley,...
View ArticleHelping Hand: PSU assistant in right place at right time
When Herb Hand agreed to attend a fund-raiser last winter in Nashville, little did he know how his life was about to change. “Soup Sunday” drew the attention of Hand, then an assistant football coach...
View ArticleAnother player flips from Vandy to PSU
Three-star defensive back Amani Oruwariye became the sixth former Vanderbilt recruit to flip his commitment to Penn State Thursday since former Commodores coach James Franklin joined the Nittany Lions....
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