Franklin knows wins not enough at Penn St.

July 25, 2024

By Andy Stine astine@altoonamirror.com Penn State coach James Franklin made it clear on Wednesday at Big Ten Media Days that the goal is not to win 10 or 11 games. “That’s not the expectation at Penn State,” Franklin said. “(The players) chose Penn State just like I chose Penn State — to compete for championships. We’re one of the few programs where we win 10 or 11 games and people are unhappy. We embrace that.” An appearance in the College Football Playoff would calm a lot of the unhappiness around Happy Valley and the fan base. That possibility is a little greater ...

Michigan, OSU dominate preseason team

July 24, 2024

By Phillip B. Wilson The Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS — Players from defending national champion Michigan and Ohio State claimed seven of the Big Ten’s 12 positional honors on Tuesday. They were selected by a media panel on the first of three conference media days in Indianapolis. The Buckeyes had four selections — safety Caleb Downs, receiver Emeka Egbuka, running back TreVeyon Henderson and defensive end JT Tuimoloau. The Wolverines selections consisted of defensive tackle Mason Graham, defensive back Will Johnson and tight end Colston Loveland. “It’s preseason, so ...

Penn State football sets 2024 themes

July 16, 2024

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State Athletics has announced game day themes for the 2024 football season on Monday with the nationally-recognized White Out game scheduled for Nov. 9 against Washington. The Penn State Stripe Out will take place on Oct. 5 against UCLA, and the Helmet Stripe will happen on Nov. 2 against Ohio State. The Sept. 7 game against Bowling Green will be the THON game, Sept. 21 against Kent State is the Military Appreciation Day, Sept. 28 against Illinois will be Homecoming, and Nov. 30 against Maryland will be Senior Day. Penn State’s season opener at West ...

Kling transfers to Penn State

July 1, 2024

From Mirror reports UNIVERSITY PARK — The Penn State baseball team received a commitment from Central High School graduate Paxton Kling on Saturday. Kling played two seasons at LSU and won a College World Series title in 2023. Kling, an outfielder, announced his decision to transfer to Penn State in a social media post titled, “Coming home.” In 2023, Kling played in 53 games and started 22 as a true freshman for the Tigers. He hit .289 with five doubles, four home runs and nine RBIs. He played in 10 games during the NCAA Baseball Tournament and in three games of the College ...

Sportsmanship honors handed out

June 26, 2024

From Mirror reports UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State wrestling’s Beau Bartlett and Nittany Lion women’s ice hockey star Julie Gough were recently selected as Penn State’s representatives as the Big Ten Conference’s Outstanding Sportsmanship Award winners. One member of each varsity sports team on every campus was chosen by his or her institution as a Sportsmanship Award honoree, and two Outstanding Sportsmanship Award winners were then selected from each institution. All the Sportsmanship Award winners have distinguished themselves through sportsmanship and ethical ...

RB flips from PSU to Auburn

June 22, 2024

The Associated Press AUBURN, Ala. — Alvin Henderson has decided to stay in state. The four-star Elba, Alabama, running back announced on social media that he has flipped his commitment from Penn State to Auburn. Henderson is ranked No. 55 in the ESPN 300 for the Class of 2025. He is now Auburn’s highest-ranked prospect and the school’s 10th ESPN 300 commitment in that class. He was the highest-ranked prospect headed to Penn State. According to MaxPreps, Henderson ran for 3,523 yards and 61 touchdowns last season while averaging 15.7 yards per carry. He has rushed for 7,274 ...