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Report: Yurcich firing made before UM game

By Neil Rudel nrudel@altoonamirror.com The No. 1 storyline for the remainder of this season is who will fill the Nittany Lions’ now vacated offensive coordinator position. James Franklin accelerated that narrative by pulling the plug on Mike Yurcich’s tenure last Sunday after Penn State lost to Michigan, 24-15. Or did he do it sooner? According to a report by Audrey Snyder of The Athletic, quarterback recruit Bekkem Kritza met with Franklin last Saturday morning at Beaver Stadium prior to the Lions’ matchup with the Wolverines. The meeting included Kritza’s family and ...

PSU looks to rebound against Rutgers

By Travis Johnson The Associated Press UNIVERSITY PARK — Even though their primary goal is out of reach, Penn State players still have plenty to play for in the final weeks of the season. The No. 12 Nittany Lions (8-2, 5-2 Big Ten) want to finish strong, send seniors out with wins and pad their resumes for what comes next. After a disappointing loss to No. 2 Michigan last week, Penn State wraps up its home slate Saturday against Rutgers — a team the Nittany Lions have pushed around since the Scarlet Knights joined the Big Ten in 2014. Penn State is 8-0 in the series and has ...

Harbaugh won’t fight suspension

The Associated Press ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan announced Thursday that football coach Jim Harbaugh will serve the remainder of a three-game suspension from the Big Ten in return for the conference ending its investigation into a scheme to steal opponents’ play-calling signals. The settlement between the parties is the latest twist in a monthlong saga involving one of college football’s most recognizable programs, one of its most successful coaches, and allegations a low-level Michigan staffer purchased tickets to the games of the Wolverines’ future opponents and sent people ...

Balanced offense sparks Lady Lions

From Mirror reports QUEENS, N.Y. — The Penn State women’s basketball team improved to 4-0 Thursday night with a 69-53 comeback win at St. John’s. A combination of three Lady Lions in double figures, including Ali Brigham’s 14 points, six rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals, produced a second-half offensive resurgence. Makenna Marisa cracked two-digit scoring for the fourth consecutive game, scoring 15 points with 13 of them coming in the second half. Chanaya Pinto rounded out the trio of PSU players with her 12 points. The second half proved to be ...

JC women end PSU Altoona’s season

HUNTINGDON — The Penn State Altoona women’s volleyball team, making its third-ever NCAA postseason appearance in program history Thursday night, lost to No. 1 seed Juniata College in the first round of the NCAA Division III Tournament regional at Memorial Gymnasium. Juniata (30-0) posted a sweep to advance to the next round, winning in three sets 25-10, 25-13, and 25-19. Penn State Altoona (16-11) is eliminated from the postseason with its loss. Lacee Barnhart had a team-high seven kills for Penn State Altoona, and she also finished with 10 digs. Lia Simanski added six kills ...

Fast start sparks Nittany Lions past Flash

By Jarrod Prugar For the Mirror UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State scored the first seven points in the game and never looked back as the Nittany Lions took down Saint Francis, 83-53, Tuesday night at the Bryce Jordan Center. It was the third straight win for Penn State which outscored the Red Flash, 46-18, in the first half of play. The Nittany Lions were able to find the scoreboard early and often as nine players found the scoreboard before the break. “Everywhere I’ve been I’ve always talked about let’s build an army,” Penn State coach Mike Rhoades said. “Let’s flat ...