Penn State relies on the importance of family. University fans probably have some whiplash from the roller coaster they have been on in the last few years. New coaches, sanctions, and the departure of beloved players have hit fans where it hurts, but there is one thing that they can rely on, no matter the circumstances. They have the loyalty and dedication of a family from their football team. Familial ties have always been strong amongst the Nittany Lions, and that’s probably head coach ... Read More
Penn State Edges Boston College in Cinderella Bowl Win
James Franklin likes to say that there are “no moral victories” in college football, and that turned out to be true as the Penn State Nittany Lions topped the Boston College Eagles by a final score of 31-30 at Yankee Stadium for their first bowl win since 2010. The first half was uneventful; neither team could mount any kind of sustainable offense. The only scoring opportunities came in the first quarter. Penn State drew first blood after sophomore quarterback Christian Hackenberg completed a ... Read More
Yankees, Penn State, and Boston College Officials Meet with Media
With just under two hours to the kickoff for the 2014 New Era Pinstripe Bowl between Penn State and Boston College, officials from the Yankees, Penn State, Boston College, and the Pinstripe Bowl met with the media to offer well-wishes and congratulations to both football teams, as well as offer their gratitude to the Pinstripe Bowl committee, the Yankees organization, and the city of New York for their hard work, effort, and welcoming spirit. Listen to their comments below and follow Meghan ... Read More
Penn State vs. Boston College Notebook
Yankee Stadium is undoubtedly one of the most iconic sporting venues in the United States, if not the world. Seeing a baseball game here is on the bucket list of just about every baseball fan, but what about a football game? Penn State and Boston College will square off in the 2014 New Era Pinstripe Bowl at 4:30 p.m. The game promises an entertaining clash between an experienced rushing offense and the nation's top-ranked rushing defense. Updating Live from Yankee Stadium 1:00 p.m. - The ... Read More
Pat Narduzzi announced as new Pitt head coach
After Paul Chryst left Pitt to take the Wisconsin job and athletic director Steve Pederson was fired, Pitt chancellor Patrick Gallagher made it clear that he was looking to make a splash with the Panthers next head coach. He may have just done that. As expected, Pitt announced that Michigan State defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi is the program’s next head football coach. Narduzzi spent the past eight seasons as the Michigan State defensive coordinator under coach Mark Dantonio. He was ... Read More
Penn State to Clash with Boston College in New Era Pinstripe Bowl
Penn State (6-6, 2-6, Big Ten) will compete with Boston College (7-5, 4-4) for the right to hoist the New Era Pinstripe Trophy on December 27 at 4:30 in the afternoon. The game will take place at the infamous Yankee Stadium. This is Penn State’s first bowl game since 2012. During the outing, head coach James Franklin will look to the nation’s top-ranked rushing defense (84.8 yards per game) with the hope of containing Boston College’s 14th-ranked rushing offense (251.8 yards per game). ... Read More
Pat Narduzzi emerges as leading candidate for Pitt job
Since Paul Chryst left Pitt for Wisconsin and athletic director Steve Pederson was let go, Pitt chancellor Patrick Gallagher has said he intended to fill the football coach vacancy rather quickly. It looks like the Panthers may have their eyes on their man. Several sources have reported that current Michigan State defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi is the leading candidate for the Pitt job and a deal could get worked out fairly quickly. The 48-year-old Narduzzi has coached some of the ... Read More
Pitt will hire football coach before AD
With the recent shakeup with the Pitt football program, Pitt chancellor Patrick Gallagher and interim athletic director Dr. Randy Juhl have some work to do to fill the vacant positions of AD and football coach. All signs point to the football coach coming first. While it is true that Pitt needs to get a football coach in place before some of the top candidates are off the board, it is also a less than ideal situation for potential hires. You would have to think that here would be a bit ... Read More
Pitt loses two recruits after coaching turnover
As soon as former Pitt head coach Paul Chryst announced his decision to take the Wisconsin job, you knew it wouldn't be long before it had an impact on the current recruiting class. It happened rather quickly as the Panthers have had a pair of commits already re-opened their recruitments. Rob Dowdy, a three star linemen from Ohio, and Sekai Lindsay, a three star running back from Florida have officially de-committed from Pitt. Dowdy is a big and physical lineman that Chryst loved and ... Read More
Pinstripe Ushers in New Era for Penn State
The news is out, the nerves have cleared, and the pressure is on. Penn State is about to compete in its 45th bowl appearance. This is a big game for the Lions. They have not participated in a bowl game since 2012 and they have not won a bowl game since 2010 when they scraped past LSU for a 19-17 victory. A lot has changed since then – they’ve had two new coaches, a host of new players, and a new attitude. The 2012 TicketCity Bowl was rough on the team; they had just lost a beloved coach, ... Read More