Clarion defensive end Julian Howsare has another title to add to his growing resume. Howsare has been named to Don Hansen’s Football Gazette All-America Third Team for the second time in as many years. Howsare was also named an All-American "honorable mention" by D2Football.com The PSAC West Defensive player of the year wreaked havoc on opposing offenses in 2013 compiling 83 total tackles, 48 solo tackles and 18 tackles for loss. Howsare also recorded 10 sacks in 2013 ranking him second in ... Read More
McDonald makes most of senior season, sets sights on chance at NFL
When Dewey McDonald transferred to California University of Pennsylvania from Fairmont State in his home state of West Virginia, he saw the opportunity for a fresh start. For the Ranson, WV native, his eyes were deadlocked on taking the next step in his football career. Now, almost a year later, McDonald has graduated with a Masters Degree, several honors and a chance at achieving the ultimate goal of going to the NFL. After hearing that Fairmont State was attempting to revive their entire ... Read More
Inside look at Cal U football recruit, Luke Hrapchak
When it comes to potential diamonds in the rough, Fairmont (WV) coach J.L. Abbott believes future California University football player, Luke Hrapchak, fit that's mold perfectly. According to Abbott, the standout linebacker, who recently committed to the Vulcans after a final visit to IUP, is a player that a lot of programs will regret not going after. "Luke is a tremendous all-around player who is going to continue to grow physically," Abbott said. "He's already 6'3 and 230 lbs, runs a 4.7 ... Read More
Pittsburgh Sporting News Videocast: Episode 2
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Pitt’s 2014 football schedule released
The ACC announced their 2014 football schedule Wednesday afternoon and this season the Pitt Panthers won't be opening up with the defending National Champions. The Panthers will open the season with a non-conference game against Delaware Aug. 30. with their first ACC game scheduled for Friday, Sept. 5 against Boston College. Pitt has home league games against Virginia Tech, Georgia Tech, Syracuse and Duke. Their road ACC games are trips to North Carolina, Virginia, Miami and Boston ... Read More
Is the NFL ready for Johnny Football
Let’s start with a simple question; Mr. Goodell, are you ready for some Johnny Football? As a matter of fact, let’s address that to the entire 32 teams; coaches, staff and players alike. Also, when Johnny Manziel enters the National Football League, will his new team be ready for the attention, the constant media craze and possible drama? There’s no denying that when Manziel is officially a professional football player, that some members and teams as a whole will hold their breath in fearful ... Read More
Is Franklin worth the risk?
When I met newly hired Penn State football coach James Franklin back in 2008, he was the recruiting coordinator at Maryland, and I, a Track and Field coach at Seneca Valley High School. I was preparing some of my athletes for the PIAA State Championships and Franklin was there to recruit Raiders QB, CJ Brown. As he watched me working with one of my relays at practice, he approached to talk. The interaction we had, all of 10 minutes, made an impression on me. He asked insightful questions, he ... Read More
Why James Franklin is the right guy for PSU
The search for Penn State University’s 16th head football coach in school history has come to an end with Philadelphia area native and former Vanderbilt head football coach, James Franklin, agreeing to terms with the school. This hire marks the fourth head football coach for Penn state since 2011 (Joe Paterno, Tom Bradley, Bill O’ Brien and Franklin.) Previous to the 2011 season you have to go back to 1918 to find four different head coaching hires in the program. So now we are left with the ... Read More
REPORT: Foster, Makrinos leading candidates for Westminster job
The Westminster football team is closer to naming a head coach and has narrowed the search down to several finalists. Former head coach Jeff Hand resigned on November after nine seasons with the team compiling a 34-55 record during his tenure. Multiple reports say that several names have emerged as leading candidates for the job among those names are current Clarion head coach Jay Foster and Slippery Rock DB coach Jason Makrinos. Foster a well-respected D-II coach has been at the helm in ... Read More
Penn State: Don’t cry for the kids
When a head coach of any team leaves, the question all fans ask themselves is a simple one: What now? Fans, players, recruits and assistant coaches are left to await their futures and the finger wag of blame tends to fall squarely on the head of the former coach. People are quick to say, "So and so left his team high and dry. What about the recruits and his players? What about the kids?" But when you think about it, some of those athletes are the same as the coaches. So don't cry for the ... Read More