LISTEN: Hear Excerpts of Mike Yurcich Press Conference
Steve reacts to the first press conference from new Penn State Offensive Coordinator Mike Yurcich. Listen to the full podcast here.
LISTEN: Steve Thought Shooting 40% or Better Would Beat Wisconsin
Breaking down Penn State’s upset of Wisconsin Saturday, Steve says if Penn State shot the ball over 40%, it could beat the Badgers by 10 – and the Nittany Lions did. Full podcast here.
NFLN’s Kim Jones: Bucs D Better Equipped For 2nd Meeting With Chiefs
NFL Network’s Kim Jones, who’s covering the Bucs this week at Super Bowl LV, says Defensive Coordinator Todd Bowles is feeling more confident in his secondary now as they prepare for a second meeting with the Kansas City offense. Listen to the full interview here.
LISTEN: Super Bowl Trivia With The King
With no football this weekend and Super Bowl LV a little over a week away, Steve, Matt and the King try to stump each other with some Super Bowl trivia. Full podcast here.
LISTEN: Will Levis, Lance Dixon Hit Transfer Portal
Steve says Penn State has been playing the right guy at quarterback, as he gives his thoughts on Will Levis and Lance Dixon heading to the transfer portal. Full podcast here.
LISTEN: Steve Shares Relationship With John Chaney
Steve remembers legendary Temple basketball coach John Chaney, who died Friday at the age of 89. Plus, Dick from Milton calls in on Chaney’s playing days in Sunbury. Full podcast here.
Franklin: Ciarrocca out, Yurcich in as Offensive Coordinator
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State Football Head Coach James Franklin announced a coaching staff change Friday with the hiring of Mike Yurcich as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach and the departure of Kirk Ciarrocca. “First, I would like to thank Kirk for his contributions to our program last year,” said Franklin. “This was a difficult decision, but felt it was best for our program to make a change. We wish him and his family all the best in their future endeavors. “We are excited to have Mike join our staff,” continued Franklin. “He is an impressive offensive mind and talented play caller who has set records everywhere…
Dotson and Fries Pick up Additional All-Big Ten Honors
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State junior wide receiver and punt returner Jahan Dotson, along with redshirt senior offensive lineman Will Fries, picked up additional yearly honors from the Big Ten onThursday. Dotson earned an honorable mention All-Big Ten nod as a return specialist, while Fries was named Penn State’s sportsmanship award honoree. Dotson returned a punt 81 yards for a touchdown against Michigan State, marking the first Nittany Lion punt return for a touchdown since DeAndre Thompkins scored on a 39-yard return against Pittsburgh in 2018. The 81-yard punt return is tied for the eighth-longest in program history,…
Oweh and Toney Highlight Penn State All-Big Ten Defensive Honorees
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State redshirt sophomore defensive end Jayson Oweh and redshirt senior defensive end Shaka Toney highlighted Penn State’s nine All-Big Ten honorees on defense as they were both named All-Big Ten first-team selections on Wednesday. Penn State’s All-Big Ten honorees on defense were as follows: Shaka Toney First Team All-Big Ten (Coaches & Media) Jayson Oweh First Team All-Big Ten (Coaches), Second Team All-Big Ten (Media) Jaquan Brisker Third Team All-Big Ten (Coaches), Honorable Mention All-Big Ten (Media) Joey Porter Jr. Third Team All-Big Ten (Media), Honorable Mention All-Big Ten (Coaches) Lamont Wade Third Team All-Big Ten (Media), Honorable…
Penn State Football Signs Fifteen to 2021 Class
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Head coach James Franklin unveiled the 2021 Penn State Football recruiting class today during the Signing Day celebration, presented by The Penn State Alumni Association in the Lasch Football Building. Penn State welcomed 15 student-athletes, who signed National Letters of Intent to join the football program. Seven of the signees will be early enrollees in January – Nate Bruce, Jeffrey Davis Jr., Kalen King, Kobe King, Rodney McGraw, Landon Tengwall and Christian Veilleux. The Nittany Lions signed eight recruits that were rated four stars or higher by 247Sports, ESPN or Rivals. Penn State again found success in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast…
