Donovan Relieved of OC/TE Duties
UNIVERSITY PARK, PA./GoPSUSports.com – Penn State head football coach James Franklin announced today that offensive coordinator and tight ends coach John Donovan has been relieved of his duties, effective immediately. “I have tremendous respect for John and the work he has put in over the last five years,” Franklin said. “I wish him and his family nothing but the best in the future.” Donovan spent the last five seasons on Franklin’s staff as offensive coordinator at Penn State (2 years) and Vanderbilt (3 years). He also spent 10 seasons at Maryland (2001-10), serving in several roles, including quarterbacks coach, running…
Michigan at PSU Noon Kickoff
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.; Nov. 16, 2015 – The Nittany Lions host #15 Michigan on Nov. 21 for Senior Day and the Penn State White Out in a game that will kick at noon on ABC as the national broadcast. The Penn State-Michigan contest also airs on the Penn State Sports Network (10:30 a.m. airtime) and GoPSUsports.com. The Michigan game will mark the Nittany Lions’ ninth appearance of the season on an ESPN/ABC network. Penn State is 7-11 all-time against Michigan, but has won the last three home games against the Wolverines. In the last meeting against Michigan in Beaver Stadium,…
Lucus Out For Season
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.; Nov. 10, 2015 – Senior safety Jordan Lucas (New Rochelle, N.Y.) will miss the remainder of the season due to an injury. Lucas was fourth on the team in tackles with 56, including 2.5 tackles for loss. He also registered three pass breakups, three passes defended and a forced fumble this year. The always reliable Lucas had appeared in 40 consecutive contests until missing the San Diego State game. He had also started 27-straight regular season games before sitting out against the Aztecs. The New Rochelle, New York native finishes his Penn State career with 180 total…
