Ryan Parsons
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Ji’Ayir Brown, Sean Clifford Named Rose Bowl MVPs
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Following Penn State’s 35-21 thumping of Utah in the 2023 Rose Bowl, quarterback Sean Clifford and safety Ji’Ayir Brown were named the game’s offensive and defensive MVPs, respectively. In what may go down as one of his best all-around performances, Clifford completed 16 of his 22 passes, amassing 279 yards and two touchdowns. His longest strike of…
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Penn State QB Beau Pribula Emerging with Competitive Spirit from ‘Back Burner’
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A few weeks ago at Penn State football’s local bowl media day, Sean Clifford was asked to evaluate Drew Allar’s season so far. Allar, the backup quarterback, was handed the majority of garbage-time plays in 2022. Third-string gunslinger Christian Veilleux, who has since transferred to Pitt, took just 11 snaps. True freshman Beau Pribula didn’t…
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Post-Rose Bowl NFL Draft Decisions Loom for Penn State’s Curtis Jacobs, Adisa Isaac
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Just one Nittany Lion player has opted out of Penn State football’s upcoming Rose Bowl game against Utah. Joey Porter Jr. is on his way to the NFL Draft and decided to not play in the Nittany Lions’ final game of the season. The rest of the team, save for an injured Parker Washington, will look just about…
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Penn State Tight Ends Eyeing Rose Bowl Momentum Boost
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In college football, continuity is one of the biggest challenges a program faces. In the age of NIL deals and the transfer portal, things can feel like a revolving door. Keeping the same core group of coaches, players and assistants around for more than a year or two seems impossible. Penn State has enjoyed continuity…
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Penn State Football, Pittsburgh Steelers Legend Franco Harris Dies at 72
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Harris’s number was set to be retired by the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday.
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Penn State Cancels In-Person Activities on Thursday, Reschedules Exams
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Penn State has canceled all in-person activities and most work from 4 a.m. on Thursday through 5 a.m. on Friday because of forecasted snow and ice. All final exams scheduled for Thursday will be held in the same location at new times on Friday and Saturday. The updated times are as follows: Original Exam Date/Time Rescheduled…
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Penn State-Maryland Set for 3:30 Kick
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No. 15 Penn State football’s Nov. 12 matchup with Maryland is set to kick off from Beaver Stadium at 3:30 p.m. and will be broadcast on FOX, according to a release on Saturday night. The Nittany Lions’ upcoming matchup with the Terrapins marks the fourth time this season and second in a row that they’ve…
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Vibe Coffee Company Fostering People-First Cafe Experience in State College
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There’s something tantalizing about walking into a coffee shop. Even if you’re not a java junkie, something about the low hum of conversation, the smell of freshly ground beans, and the smile of a barista is enough to make you stop and stay for a while. Sometimes it’s not about the coffee itself. It’s the…
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Penn State Police Say One Arrest Made at Protest, ‘Not Aware’ of Any Threats Ahead of Time
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Penn State University Police and Public Safety (UPPS) issued a statement Tuesday afternoon in response to its handling of a protest near the Thomas Building on Monday night. The gathering was organized by The Student Committee for Defense and Solidarity in response to an on-campus event featuring self-described “professional troll” Alex Stein and Gavin McInnes, the founder of the…
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Chew Chew Bun Bakery Moving to Downtown State College
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Chew Chew Bun Asian Bakery is moving from the Nittany Mall to the heart of downtown State College The bakery is relocating to 115 E. Beaver Ave. — the former home of Crust & Crumb — and plans to open by the end of August, according to previous information on its website. It had been…