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Penn State Football: Nittany Lions Add To 2015 And 2016 Classes With Commits

Penn State Football: Nittany Lions Add To 2015 And 2016 Classes With Commits

- Ben Jones

With National Signing Day only a few days away, Penn State continues to get good recruiting news with two more verbal commitments joining the fold on Saturday.

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Penn State Hockey: Nittany Lions Upend No. 14 Vermont For 4-2 Victory Penn State Hockey: Nittany Lions Upend No. 14 Vermont For 4-2 Victory
19 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
Penn State hockey did it's comeback routine once against turning a 2-0 deficit into a 4-2 victory on Saturday at the Wells Fargo Center. This time the victims were the No. 14 ranked Vermont Catamounts. Penn State is now 13-7-4 on the year. [Read More]
Penn State Basketball: Nittany Lions Fall To Illinois In Final Seconds 60-58 Penn State Basketball: Nittany Lions Fall To Illinois In Final Seconds 60-58
20 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
Penn State couldn't overcome 19 turnovers and a last second shot by Illinois to fall 60-58 Saturday afternoon. A DJ Newbill running layup at the buzzer came up just short closing out the Nittany Lions first loss in three games. [Read More]
Wrestling Team Gets Back On Track With 19-15 Win Over Michigan Wrestling Team Gets Back On Track With 19-15 Win Over Michigan
22 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Onward State Staff, Alex Robinson
On Friday, the No. 7 Nittany Lions got back on track with a close victory, as the visitors posted a 19-15 win over the home No. 15 Michigan squad in front of 1,830 fans at Cliff Kean Arena. [Read More]
Barn-Loving Professor To Speak About His Passion at Centre Furnace Mansion Barn-Loving Professor To Speak About His Passion at Centre Furnace Mansion
23 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Zach Berger
"Some of them are just your standard plain-looking barn," Berner says, "but I wanted to write about barns in the state that have stories to go along with them." [Read More]
Big Ten Sanctions Still Causing Big Problems for Penn State Big Ten Sanctions Still Causing Big Problems for Penn State
1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Onward State Staff, C.J. Doon
Penn State’s missed bowl shares include $2.3 million in 2012-13 and $2.75 million 2013-14, as well as the $2.6 million the school donated in 2011-12 to programs that aid in the prevention and treatment of sexual abuse prior to facing any sanctions. [Read More]
The Blonde Cucina: Make Your Super Bowl Party a Success With These Recipes
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 The Blonde Cucina: Make Your Super Bowl Party a Success With These Recipes
1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Centre County Gazette, Ciara Semack
You have two things you need to decide; who you are rooting for; and what’s on your menu for your Super Bowl party. keep it simple when putting together your party. You want to have fun like everyone else, so make it easy for you and your guests. [Read More]
Freeh Investigator: NCAA Had No Influence on Investigation or Content of Freeh Report Freeh Investigator: NCAA Had No Influence on Investigation or Content of Freeh Report
1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Michael Martin Garrett
"[The criticisms] were largely inaccurate, and most importantly they don't support in any way any suggestion that the report was not thorough, that it did not reach an appropriate conclusion based on the evidence we had," McNeill says. [Read More]
Adopt-A-Pet at Centre County PAWS Adopt-A-Pet at Centre County PAWS
1 day ago - StateCollege.com - StateCollege.com Staff
Hachiko is a bit shy but he's a very sweet guy. He's a Shiba Inu and just loves receiving attention and especially belly rubs! This good-looking guy is good with older children and some other dogs. [Read More]
Centre County Commissioners Reportedly Served Subpoenas by Attorney General Centre County Commissioners Reportedly Served Subpoenas by Attorney General
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Michael Martin Garrett
"I can neither confirm nor deny that subpoenas have been served on any one or all of the commissioners," says Jay Abom of the Abom and Kutulakis lawfirm. [Read More]
Bob Shoop Named 247Sports’ Defensive Coordinator of the Year Bob Shoop Named 247Sports’ Defensive Coordinator of the Year
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Onward State Staff, David Abruzesse
The nation’s second ranked defense was stifling against the run, thanks in part to Shoop’s aggressive play calling and the ferocious play of middle linebacker Mike Hull, along with the rest of Penn State’s front seven. [Read More]
 

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Barn-Loving Professor To Speak About His Passion at Centre Furnace Mansion Barn-Loving Professor To Speak About His Passion at Centre Furnace Mansion
23 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Zach Berger
"Some of them are just your standard plain-looking barn," Berner says, "but I wanted to write about barns in the state that have stories to go along with them." [Read More]
The Blonde Cucina: Make Your Super Bowl Party a Success With These Recipes
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 The Blonde Cucina: Make Your Super Bowl Party a Success With These Recipes
1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Centre County Gazette, Ciara Semack
You have two things you need to decide; who you are rooting for; and what’s on your menu for your Super Bowl party. keep it simple when putting together your party. You want to have fun like everyone else, so make it easy for you and your guests. [Read More]
Adopt-A-Pet at Centre County PAWS Adopt-A-Pet at Centre County PAWS
1 day ago - StateCollege.com - StateCollege.com Staff
Hachiko is a bit shy but he's a very sweet guy. He's a Shiba Inu and just loves receiving attention and especially belly rubs! This good-looking guy is good with older children and some other dogs. [Read More]
Centre County Commissioners Reportedly Served Subpoenas by Attorney General Centre County Commissioners Reportedly Served Subpoenas by Attorney General
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Michael Martin Garrett
"I can neither confirm nor deny that subpoenas have been served on any one or all of the commissioners," says Jay Abom of the Abom and Kutulakis lawfirm. [Read More]
Rugby Players Sentenced in Arson Case, Avoid Jail Rugby Players Sentenced in Arson Case, Avoid Jail
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Zach Berger
The pair was said to be angry with head coach Don Ferrell for a number of perceived slights, including being benched in favor of teammates; providing special treatment to other players; and taking the team on road trips that cost players extra money. [Read More]
Barron Shares Community Message Regarding Post-Sandusky Penn State Barron Shares Community Message Regarding Post-Sandusky Penn State
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Onward State Staff, Ben Berkman
Barron expresses his "unwavering" commitment to combating child sex abuse, outlines what he calls "significant problems" with the Freeh Report and calls the recent settlement in the NCAA lawsuit a good compromise. [Read More]
Bitter Cold on the Way, Winter Storm Watch Posted Bitter Cold on the Way, Winter Storm Watch Posted
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Steve Bauer
The National Weather Service has posted a Wind Chill Advisory. "Sunday we're going to be keeping an eye on a storm heading out of the Southwest part of the country," says Kines. "That system could start to bring us snow Sunday afternoon and night." [Read More]
New York Woman Faces Decades in Prison for Bank Crime Spree that Began in State College New York Woman Faces Decades in Prison for Bank Crime Spree that Began in State College
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Michael Martin Garrett
Njeri Bowen, 26 of New York, reportedly embarked on a identity theft spree that began at a PNC Bank branch in State College. By the time she had finished, she had allegedly stolen nearly $138,000 from bank accounts in states up and down the East Coast. [Read More]
Penn State Makes Recommendations to Combat 'Incredible' Problem of Sexual Assault Penn State Makes Recommendations to Combat 'Incredible' Problem of Sexual Assault
3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Michael Martin Garrett
“This will require a lot of work toward implementation, and this won’t happen overnight,” Sims says. “We’re trying to create a culture here at Penn State that says, ‘we refuse to tolerate this kind of behavior,” and we’re going to do all we can in all the right ways.” [Read More]
President Barron “Not A Fan” of the Freeh Report President Barron “Not A Fan” of the Freeh Report
3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Onward State Staff, Kevin Horne
“There’s no doubt in my mind, Freeh steered everything as if he were a prosecutor trying to convince a court to take the case,” Barron said, adding that Freeh “very clearly paints a picture about every student, every faculty member, every staff member and every alum. And it’s absurd. ..." [Read More]
 

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Penn State Hockey: Nittany Lions Upend No. 14 Vermont For 4-2 Victory Penn State Hockey: Nittany Lions Upend No. 14 Vermont For 4-2 Victory
19 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
Penn State hockey did it's comeback routine once against turning a 2-0 deficit into a 4-2 victory on Saturday at the Wells Fargo Center. This time the victims were the No. 14 ranked Vermont Catamounts. Penn State is now 13-7-4 on the year. [Read More]
Penn State Basketball: Nittany Lions Fall To Illinois In Final Seconds 60-58 Penn State Basketball: Nittany Lions Fall To Illinois In Final Seconds 60-58
20 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
Penn State couldn't overcome 19 turnovers and a last second shot by Illinois to fall 60-58 Saturday afternoon. A DJ Newbill running layup at the buzzer came up just short closing out the Nittany Lions first loss in three games. [Read More]
Wrestling Team Gets Back On Track With 19-15 Win Over Michigan Wrestling Team Gets Back On Track With 19-15 Win Over Michigan
22 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Onward State Staff, Alex Robinson
On Friday, the No. 7 Nittany Lions got back on track with a close victory, as the visitors posted a 19-15 win over the home No. 15 Michigan squad in front of 1,830 fans at Cliff Kean Arena. [Read More]
Big Ten Sanctions Still Causing Big Problems for Penn State Big Ten Sanctions Still Causing Big Problems for Penn State
1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Onward State Staff, C.J. Doon
Penn State’s missed bowl shares include $2.3 million in 2012-13 and $2.75 million 2013-14, as well as the $2.6 million the school donated in 2011-12 to programs that aid in the prevention and treatment of sexual abuse prior to facing any sanctions. [Read More]
Bob Shoop Named 247Sports’ Defensive Coordinator of the Year Bob Shoop Named 247Sports’ Defensive Coordinator of the Year
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Onward State Staff, David Abruzesse
The nation’s second ranked defense was stifling against the run, thanks in part to Shoop’s aggressive play calling and the ferocious play of middle linebacker Mike Hull, along with the rest of Penn State’s front seven. [Read More]
Penn State Hockey: Olczyk Doing Just Fine In New Role Penn State Hockey: Olczyk Doing Just Fine In New Role
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
"I don't know that it would have worked [with a player other than Olczyk] We had all the optimism that it would be a success." [Read More]
Penn State Football: Parking Changes For ADA Fans And Price Increases Announced Penn State Football: Parking Changes For ADA Fans And Price Increases Announced
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
Parking at Beaver Stadium is going to cost just a little more for everyone involved the university officially announced this week. However season ticket prices and Nittany Lion Club donation levels will not change. [Read More]
Penn State Football’s 2015 Out-of-Division Schedule Ranks Third-Easiest in Big Ten
Column
 Penn State Football’s 2015 Out-of-Division Schedule Ranks Third-Easiest in Big Ten
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Mike Poorman
The Nittany Lions' non-conference schedule and out-of-division Big Ten games in 2015 rank a combined No. 3 among all Big Ten Conference teams for lowest opponents' winning percentage. [Read More]
Penn State Football: Amos Set To Take Part In NFL Combine Penn State Football: Amos Set To Take Part In NFL Combine
3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
Nittany Lion safety Adrian Amos has accepted an invitation to the NFL Combine according to Penn State. Amos is the third now former Nittany Lion to publicly accept an invitation to the event. [Read More]
Penn State State College News And Features: Thursday, January 29 Penn State State College News And Features: Thursday, January 29
3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
Penn State, State College and Centre County are making news all over the web. Every weekday at noon we post links to some of the most noteworthy stories. [Read More]
 

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Penn State Hockey: Nittany Lions Upend No. 14 Vermont For 4-2 Victory Penn State Hockey: Nittany Lions Upend No. 14 Vermont For 4-2 Victory
19 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
Penn State hockey did it's comeback routine once against turning a 2-0 deficit into a 4-2 victory on Saturday at the Wells Fargo Center. This time the victims were the No. 14 ranked Vermont Catamounts. Penn State is now 13-7-4 on the year. [Read More]
Penn State Basketball: Nittany Lions Fall To Illinois In Final Seconds 60-58 Penn State Basketball: Nittany Lions Fall To Illinois In Final Seconds 60-58
20 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
Penn State couldn't overcome 19 turnovers and a last second shot by Illinois to fall 60-58 Saturday afternoon. A DJ Newbill running layup at the buzzer came up just short closing out the Nittany Lions first loss in three games. [Read More]
Big Ten Sanctions Still Causing Big Problems for Penn State Big Ten Sanctions Still Causing Big Problems for Penn State
1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Onward State Staff, C.J. Doon
Penn State’s missed bowl shares include $2.3 million in 2012-13 and $2.75 million 2013-14, as well as the $2.6 million the school donated in 2011-12 to programs that aid in the prevention and treatment of sexual abuse prior to facing any sanctions. [Read More]
Freeh Investigator: NCAA Had No Influence on Investigation or Content of Freeh Report Freeh Investigator: NCAA Had No Influence on Investigation or Content of Freeh Report
1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Michael Martin Garrett
"[The criticisms] were largely inaccurate, and most importantly they don't support in any way any suggestion that the report was not thorough, that it did not reach an appropriate conclusion based on the evidence we had," McNeill says. [Read More]
Penn State Hockey: Olczyk Doing Just Fine In New Role Penn State Hockey: Olczyk Doing Just Fine In New Role
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
"I don't know that it would have worked [with a player other than Olczyk] We had all the optimism that it would be a success." [Read More]
Penn State Football: Parking Changes For ADA Fans And Price Increases Announced Penn State Football: Parking Changes For ADA Fans And Price Increases Announced
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
Parking at Beaver Stadium is going to cost just a little more for everyone involved the university officially announced this week. However season ticket prices and Nittany Lion Club donation levels will not change. [Read More]
Barron Shares Community Message Regarding Post-Sandusky Penn State Barron Shares Community Message Regarding Post-Sandusky Penn State
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Onward State Staff, Ben Berkman
Barron expresses his "unwavering" commitment to combating child sex abuse, outlines what he calls "significant problems" with the Freeh Report and calls the recent settlement in the NCAA lawsuit a good compromise. [Read More]
Trustee Involved in Hiring Louis Freeh Expresses Doubts About Report Conclusions Trustee Involved in Hiring Louis Freeh Expresses Doubts About Report Conclusions
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Michael Martin Garrett
"I have not regretted the decision to retain Judge Freeh. There have been moments of doubt with respect to how the entire process was carried out," Frazier said. [Read More]
Penn State Football’s 2015 Out-of-Division Schedule Ranks Third-Easiest in Big Ten
Column
 Penn State Football’s 2015 Out-of-Division Schedule Ranks Third-Easiest in Big Ten
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Mike Poorman
The Nittany Lions' non-conference schedule and out-of-division Big Ten games in 2015 rank a combined No. 3 among all Big Ten Conference teams for lowest opponents' winning percentage. [Read More]
Penn State Football: Amos Set To Take Part In NFL Combine Penn State Football: Amos Set To Take Part In NFL Combine
3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
Nittany Lion safety Adrian Amos has accepted an invitation to the NFL Combine according to Penn State. Amos is the third now former Nittany Lion to publicly accept an invitation to the event. [Read More]
 
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The Blonde Cucina: Make Your Super Bowl Party a Success With These Recipes

You have two things you need to decide; who you are rooting for; and what’s on your menu for your Super Bowl party. keep it simple when putting together your party. You want to have fun like everyone else, so make it easy for you and your guests.

Penn State Football’s 2015 Out-of-Division Schedule Ranks Third-Easiest in Big Ten — Mike Poorman

The Nittany Lions' non-conference schedule and out-of-division Big Ten games in 2015 rank a combined No. 3 among all Big Ten Conference teams for lowest opponents' winning percentage.

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