James Franklin announced Sunday that Brent Pry would become Penn State’s next defensive coordinator. With the move, Pry will also become the associate head coach. Previously, Pry held the positions of co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Vanderbilt and Penn State under Franklin. "I am very honored and appreciative of the opportunity to be the defensive coordinator at Penn State," Pry said in a Penn State press release. "I am excited about the future of this program and this ... Read More
Penn State’s Shoop to Tennesee
University of Tennessee head football coach Butch Jones announced Saturday that Penn State’s Bob Shoop agreed in principle to be the defensive coordinator for the Volunteers. Shoop and Tennessee agreed to a three-year deal worth $1.15 million per year. Penn State and Shoop will work out the buyout. Shoop has coached for 27 years at the collegiate level, and has been at Penn State for two. He has previously served as defensive coordinator at Yale (1994-96), Villanova (1997), William & ... Read More
Adam Breneman pens letter to Penn State
After what looked to be a promising career on the field for Penn State, Adam Breneman's football career is over as a result of chronic knee injuries. Breneman played in 11 games for the Penn State football team and amassed 15 catches for 186 yards and three touchdowns while suiting up for the Nittany Lions in as a true freshman in 2013. Breneman recentley graduated from Penn State in December in three years with a degree in business management and a 3.25 GPA. “I know that it was a ... Read More
Former NC State OC Matt Canada reportedly hired as Pitt offensive coordinator
So far Pat Narduzzi's search for a new offensive coordinator to replace the departed Jim Chaney has been a pretty quiet one as very few names have leaked out. However one name has been confirmed for an interview in former North Carolina State offensive coordinator Matt Canada. Canada and Narduzzi are familiar with each other, having coached together at Northern Illinois. Richie Walsh of KDKA was the first to report that Canada was in town interviewing and now according to Sports ... Read More
Chad Voytik to transfer from Pitt
As Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi sits down and prepares for next season, he will be doing so with his quarterback for next season likely already in place in returning starter Nate Peterman. But depth at the position could be an issue next season as it looks like the Panthers will be losing former starter Chad Voytik. Voytik announced on Monday that he will be leaving the Pitt program and look to transfer. He is scheduled to graduate this spring semester, will be eligible to play at any ... Read More
Penn State’s rally falls short against Georgia
A furious fourth-quarter rally served to be too overwhelming as the Penn State Nittany Lions were unable to bounce back from a 21-point third quarter deficit and fell to the Georgia Bulldogs 24-17 in the 2016 TaxSlayer Bowl. "Got to give those guys credit. They're a talented team. Won nine games in a good conference. Got to give those guys credit," Penn State head coach James Franklin said after the game. First-half Struggles There was not much going for the Penn State offense in the ... Read More
Penn State QB Christian Hackenberg declares for NFL Draft
Junior Christian Hackenberg has elected to forego his senior season at Penn State and enter the NFL Draft. "Penn State is a really special place. It means more to me than I ever thought it would," Hackenberg stated following the TaxSlayer Bowl. The three-year starter for the Nittany Lions exited the 24-17 loss to Georgia midway through the second quarter with an apparent shoulder injury. Hackenberg finished the game with 139 yards on eight completions with a huge chunk coming on a 51 yard ... Read More
Tyler Boyd declares for 2016 NFL Draft
Though it doesn't come as much as a surprise to anyone around or near the Pitt football program, the first day of 2016 will forever be a tough one for the Panthers as Pitt's all-time wide receiver Tyler Boyd declared for the 2016 NFL Draft. Boyd wrote a letter to his school, his teammates, and Pitt fans to announce the decision. "Dear Pittsburgh," the letter opens. "From the moment I first put on my shoulder pads, and dreamed of catching the Super Bowl-winning catch at a field down the ... Read More
Top 10 stories of 2015: Pittsburgh teams struggled in spotlight
In case you missed it, Pittsburgh Sporting News is counting down the top 10 Pittsburgh sports stories from 2015. The bottom five of the top five have already been covered, and now the countdown will conclude with the top five biggest stories of 2015. No. 5 – James Conner diagnosed with cancer On Dec. 5, University of Pittsburgh running back announced he was diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma. The 20-year-old junior was a 2014 All-American and a candidate for the Heisman Trophy in 2015, ... Read More
Penn State Nittany Lions to take on Georgia Bulldogs in TaxSlayer Bowl
On January 2, the Penn State Nittany Lions (7-5) will travel to Jacksonville, Fla., to face off against the University of Georgia Bulldogs (9-3) in the 71st annual TaxSlayer Bowl at EverBank Field. The game will kick-off at noon and will be broadcast on ESPN. Fast Facts: This is Penn State’s 46th postseason appearance since 1923. The program is tied for the ninth most bowl appearances in the nation, and maintains a 64.4 win percentage, ranking them second nationally in teams with at least 20 ... Read More