Isheem Young, of Imhotep Charter, runs the ball in for a touchdown during their PIAA Class 4A state championship game against Cathedral Prep at Hershey Park Stadium, Dec. 8, 2016. , linebacker Jake Cooper , linebacker Joe DuMond , defensive end Shareef Miller and cornerback John Reid all have ties to Philadelphia schools.
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Why did Ricky Slade pick Penn State? The answer, a scouting report, and more from C.D. Hylton head coach Tony Lilly
Tony Lilly was a second-team All-American in Florida and played in the NFL for four seasons, netting nine interceptions. He’s also coached a number of FBS prospects, including Ohio State lineman Matthew Burrell, Virginia Tech 1,000-yard rusher Travon McMillian, Connecticut linebacker E.J. Levenberry, and current Penn State offensive lineman Chasz Wright.
Penn State Football Coaches Wear Singlets to Congratulate Wrestling Team
James Franklin and the Penn State football coaching staff donned Nittany Lion singlets to congratulate Penn State wrestling on its dual championship victory. Photo via James Franklin on Twitter The Penn State wrestling team won the NWCA Dual Championship on Sunday , erasing a 13-0 deficit to defeat Oklahoma State, 27-13, and finish the season undefeated for a second consecutive year.
Penn State Thon 2017: Explorers program gives football players a chance to give back to some of their biggest fans
Penn State football’s Lasch Building was turned into a game-playing, fun-loving paradise for about 20 Thon families on Saturday afternoon. About 40 of head coach James Franklin’s players took part in the annual Explorers program, which brings families in for a roughly two hour tour of the football building with stops in the team meeting room, coaches areas, and the weight room.
Is there more to Penn State’s 2017 NFL draft class than wideout Chris Godwin and defensive end Garrett Sickels?
Penn State returns most of its starters from the 2016 team that won the Big Ten title. There were only a handful of seniors on the Nittany Lions and one junior wideout who are now eligible for the 2017 NFL draft.
School will resume Wednesday after evacuation at Valley View schools
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Penn State Football Morning Briefing: Big Recruits Signed, Franklin Continues Recruiting, and More
The most recent Penn State football news links once again have a big focus on recruiting. Fresh off closing out the 2017 class on National Signing Day, head coach James Franklin and his staff continued to work.
James Franklin Talks 2017 Recruiting Class
All the hard work and time on the road paid off for James Franklin and his Penn State staff on National Signing Day. The Nittany Lions inked another strong class, currently ranked No.
Nittany Lions strengthen fronts on signing day
Following a turnaround that included a Big Ten championship in James Franklin’s third season, Penn State remains young, especially in the trenches. Growing pains on defence were noticeable early when experienced linebackers were hurt.
Penn State Football Recruiting: National Signing Day 2017 Tracker, Live Stream
With National Signing Day here it is time to stop the projecting and finally see how Penn State’s 2017 recruiting class shapes up. The Nittany Lions appear to once again have a top-20 class furthering the reputation of head coach James Franklin as a master recruiter.
Penn State Football: The Ultimate Primer on Matt Limegrover & How He Works With Joe Moorhead
Penn State assistant coaches Joe Moorhead and Matt Limegrover in Los Angeles, a few days before the Rose Bowl. So says Ryan Bates, a first-year starter at both guard and offensive tackle for the Nittany Lions in 2016.
Redblacks veteran quarterback Burris to announce retirement, source says
Ottawa Redblacks Henry Burris holds up the Grey Cup celebrating his team’s win over the Calgary Stampeders in Toronto on Sunday, November 27, 2016. Veteran CFL quarterback Burris is retiring.
Cold-Footed Commits: Players Who Could Flip Before Signing Day
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Can Clemson repeat as national champs? Final AP poll and early look at 2017
Clemson players celebrate after the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Alabama Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. Clemson won 35-31.
Strong finish: No. 5 Penn St, No. 9 USC roll into Rose Bowl
To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: Southern California’s Zach Banner, left, and Sam Darnold take a spin on the Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters ride at Disney California Adventure on Tuesday in Anaheim, Calif. USC plays Penn State in the Rose Bowl on Monday.
Thousands of Penn Staters Gather for Rose Bowl Pep Rally
Penn State linebacker great Michael Mauti energizes the crowd at the Penn State Rose Bowl pep rally Sunday afternoon in downtown Los Angeles. Photo: Alex Bauer/Onward State More than 10,000 Nittany fans poured into the LA Live complex in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon for the official Penn State pep rally ahead of Monday’s Rose Bowl matchup with USC.
How James Franklin’s playing past laid groundwork for Penn State’s Rose Bowl run
That’s how East Stroudsburg quarterbacks coach Mike Terwilliger remembers it. Franklin, he said, was a city kid.
Before arriving at Penn State, James Franklin needed a couch to crash on in East Stroudsburg
His alma mater, East Stroudsburg, has a knack for helping kick-start careers on the sideline — by coach Denny Douds’ estimation, seven current NFL assistants had early stops with the Warriors. And Franklin knew he wanted to spend time on East Stroudsburg’s staff after graduation, Douds said.