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Do you agree with James Franklin’s stance on non-conference scheduling?

Auburn series, SEC foe benefit Lions’ program By Neil Rudel nrudel@altoonamirror.com The entire Nittany Nation seemed to love the two-year series with Auburn — the outcomes, the interaction with War Eagle fans and visiting their outstanding venue. Except, that is, the one person whose vote matters most. James Franklin didn’t take long to water down the idea of future relations with not only Auburn but seemingly the entire SEC. Asked after the Lions’ 41-12 domination on Saturday if he’d like to see more home-and-home games “like this” — Auburn had never hosted a ...

Lots to love about Curve this season

By Cory Giger sports@altoonamirror.com There’s a phrase that’s used a lot in minor league baseball, and it’s a good description of this year’s Curve season: Organizational win. The Curve compiled an overall record of 71-66. They went 33-36 in the first half of the Eastern League season, then played much better in the second half, going 38-30, but still missed out on the playoffs. From a record standpoint, none of that is overly impressive. Not for a franchise that’s used to success, having made the playoffs nine times and winning two league championships. Everybody ...

Nittany Lions’ victory is reason to dance

James Franklin has seen too many coaches who live their lives in misery regardless of the outcome. That’s why he often says he and the Nittany Lions “are going to enjoy winning.” That was definitely the case Saturday as Penn State went into Auburn and came away with a convincing 41-12 victory at Jordan-Hare Stadium. The lengthy postgame scene was reminiscent of a season-ending bowl victory in a southern venue with the Blue Band blaring and Nittany Lions’ fans basking in the moment. Franklin circled the field, slapping five with anybody and everybody. The team posed ...

Franklin not shying away from tough decisions

PSU at Auburn When Saturday, 3:30 p.m. Line: Auburn is 2.5-point underdog TV: CBS Radio: TOONA 1430-AM & 99.7-FM By Neil Rudel nrudel@altoonamirror.com It’s pretty obvious the last two seasons didn’t sit well with James Franklin. Nor should they. As the Nittany Lions ...

Sept. squirrel season is a new tradition

The opening days of the mourning dove and early Canada goose seasons on Sept. 1 are well-established traditions in Pennsylvania. The start of the statewide squirrel last weekend on Saturday, Sept. 10, however, is somewhat of a new tradition for early-season hunting here in Pennsylvania. It is the third year of the squirrel season starting in early September rather than the long-established mid-October opener. When the Pennsylvania Game Commission approved this change for the fall of 2020, the rationale for it was to provide increased hunting opportunities. And moving the season up by ...

Freshmen blooming quickly

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State’s future appears to be in good hands. Its present may be, too. The Nittany Lions cruised in their home opener Saturday, blowing out Ohio University, 46-10, before 107,306 at Beaver Stadium. The stars were a pair of freshmen — tailback Nick Singleton and quarterback Drew Allar. Singleton electrified the stadium by rushing for 179 yards on 10 carries and two touchdowns — a 70-yarder to put the Lions up 14-0 and a blazing 44-yarder in the third quarter that made it 40-7. In between, he ripped off a 48-yarder to open the second half, which ...