Anthony Steele was selected to the All-Big Ten freshman team after collecting 23 hits and 10 RBI. When Penn States board of trustees decided to fire Paterno and part ways with Spanier, Pennsylvanias governor, Tom Corbett, was involved in the discussions as a board member. Mr. Paterno said the graduate assistant who reported the assault, Mike McQueary, said only that something disturbing had happened that was perhaps sexual in nature. Copyright 2023 STATS LLC and Associated Press. "It's a day of understanding. Let us know what's going on! Cooper steered Team USA to an 8-1 record in World Cup play, including seven consecutive victories to win the gold medal. Steve Garban, left, and John Surma announced that Graham Spanier, the president of Penn State, and Joe Paterno, the head coach of football, would leave the university. Ray Bolton, the father of Rasir Bolton, said there are "no real winners" after Chambers' resignation. Spencer spent two seasons there before joining the Florida staff. Just a month before the start of the season, Penn State men's basketball coach Pat Chambers is stepping down from his position, the school announced Wednesday. In the bottom of the frame, the Huskies first baseman was unable to come up with a scoop, as Harry rounded third aggressively and scored to put Penn State ahead 5-1 on the error. Success! Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 10, 2022. 2. Like Luensmann, Tulio is a Pennsylvania native who was highly recruited out of high school. Behind Biasi, Penn State improved its win total by seven from the prior season, including a win over No. The defensive coordinator Tom Bradley will take over as interim head coach. Last season, the He had 10 homers and 43 RBI to go with 34 runs. The Wildcats (20-9, 11-7 Big Ten) famously have only advanced to the NCAA Tournament one time -- in 2017 -- but things are looking positive for the school to land a second berth in the Big Dance. After a strong defensive display in the top half of the third, the Huskies dialed up some strong defense in the bottom half, stranding a runner for the road squads first scoreless frame of the game. Rebecca Hall. What to know: Florida State on June 10 fired Mike Martin Jr. after three seasons as head coach. Diaz was named Penn State's new defensive coordinator Saturday, four days after being fired as head coach at Miami. Whoever replaces the 47-year-old Scott will be the second new Penn State assistant coach since the 2022 season ended with a 35-21 win over Utah in the Rose Bowl. However, the team has dropped its last two games -- road affairs against Illinois and Maryland -- and is hoping to avoid its first three-game skid of the season. I never in a million years thought Id see this.. Get weekend previews and weekend recaps from The Daily Collegian Sports staff sent to your inbox. This past Sunday, the Longhorns fired fourth-year head coach Tom Herman and hired second-year Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian. Penn State football coach James Franklin announced Sunday night that he has fired wide receivers coach Taylor Stubblefield, who just completed his third season on his All the facts arent out, we dont even know hes done anything wrong. Chambers said in a statement provided to ESPN that he made the decision to take "a break to re-set and chart our path forward.". You can talk to me about anything. Cooper, who played two seasons at Miami from 1992 to 1993 and served as a graduate assistant from 1994 to 1995, spoke to the media Tuesday about the matchup. The Nittany Lions are No. Mustipher campaigns for Deion Barnes promotion, Penn State a road underdog one last time this season at Northwestern. Cooper has said his staff had a lot of interest in Luensmann out of high school, and after not seeing much time in his freshman year with the Gamecocks, Luensmann is back in his home state. Mr. Sandusky has been charged with sexually abusing eight boys over a 15-year span, and two top university officials Tim Curley, the athletic director, and Gary Schultz, the senior vice president for finance and business have been charged with perjury and failing to report to authorities what they knew of the allegations. If hes spending a lot of time swinging the bat, it may make it harder for him to be built up and managed like a starter, but the raw tools and talent are there. A grand jury said that Mr. Spanier, the universitys president since 1995, was made aware of a report of an incident involving Mr. Sandusky. "The university is much larger than its athletic teams," board vice chair John Surma said during a packed press conference. Cooper was also a member of the coaching staff for the 2007 and 2009 USA College National teams. Former Kent State wide receiver Dante Cephas announced Sunday night he was joining Penn State for the 2023 season. If Renners fastball continues to develop, he could become a reliable pitcher for the Nittany Lions. Ive never seen Coach Paterno like that in my life, Mr. Morris said. Tom Corbett said he plans to attend, and will examine "what failures occurred and who is responsible and what measures are necessary to ensure" similar mistakes aren't made in the future. In non-conference action, the Nittany Lions wins included a 14-3 victory over NEC Champion LIU, an 8-4 win at West Virginia and a 19-6 win over Pitt in PNC Park, highlighted by a 14-run top of the ninth. The 2006 edition of the Raiders set six school records and posted the most season wins in five years. It now raises and spends several million dollars each year for its programs. Error! The Lions finished second in the nation in pass defensive efficiency, sixth in sacks (43), 10th in scoring defense (18,2), 17th in total defense (323.5 yards per game) and 17th in rushing defense (111.2). Henline threw a complete-game against Michigan State (5/8), Penn States first complete-game since 2013. All of that explains why Stubblefield told reporters in December that the Lions were looking to bring in two veteran wideouts as transfers to bolster the room. He succeeded Gattis, David Corley and Gerad Parker. If Penn State can unlock that talent, Tulio is the prototype starting pitcher that scouts drool over. "He said he was from the north and wasn't aware," Bolton said in the post. Hes got a fastball that topped out at 94 mph in high school, a changeup, plus two breaking balls. Sent every Friday and Monday. I am grateful for his friendship and the impact he has had on our student-athletes. If this was the last game of our season, it's like they have to take their jersey off and go home after tonight, they'd probably feel a little bit different. Published Before Anderson's selection in 2016, just one Penn State pitcher had been taken in the previous six years. The source claims a university employee hand-delivered a letter about the firing to the family home a mere 15 minutes prior to the press conference. I need to get some of this pressure off you. Six pitchers recorded at least 40 strikeouts, led by Travis Luensmann (78), Jordan Morales (60), Tyler Shingledecker (60) and Jaden Henline (56). "It's not a happy day or a sad day from our standpoint," he told ESPN. Mr. Spanier, 63, has helped to raise the academic prestige of Penn State during his tenure. After meeting Tuesday, the board said it would appoint a committee to investigate the "circumstances" that resulted in the indictment of Sandusky, and of Curley and Schultz. The Daily Collegians Sports Speak Podcast returns this week with a new episode. A noose around my neck is why I left Penn State, Bolton wrote in a tweet in July. The wins included a 3-2 victory over No. And potentially a new top receiver as well. Mason Mellott warms up on the moundduring Penn State baseball's game against Michigan State on Sunday, May 2nd, 2021 at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park in University Park, Pa. Joe Hermitt/The Patriot-News, via Associated Press. Yet the board unanimously declined to let him finish out the season, his 46th as the head football coach and his 62nd over all at the college. However, his strong belief in the first part of the term student-athlete is perhaps the top reason he has proven to be an excellent fit at Penn State. He was named the Horizon League Coach of the Year in 2010 and 2011. 22 Miami, in the teams first series of the season this weekend. The Nittany Lions sat third in the conference in batting average (.269). Cooper and his staff brought in three transfer pitchers from South Carolina and Louisville two schools filled with baseball talent. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Earlier in the summer, Kerry Martin Jr., a football player at West Virginia University, detailed the mistreatment he and others received from defensive coordinator Vic Koenning, who was placed on administrative leave before mutually parting ways with the school. Which 16 teams should you buy or fade ahead of March Madness? ", Standing outside of his home late Thursday with his wife, Paterno responded to crowds of students chanting "please don't go" by saying: "You guys are great, all of you. Paterno is listed on The Second Mile's website as a member of its honorary board of directors, a group that includes business executives, golfing great Arnold Palmer and several NFL Hall of Famers and coaches, including retired Pittsburgh Steelers stars Jack Ham and Franco Harris. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. But he hopes his son's willingness to speak up will encourage real change throughout the sport. The fact that Luensmann made an SEC roster and saw time is impressive within itself, but there are still a lot of unknowns about the sophomore. Franklin will continue to explore his options there as he starts a national search to replace Stubblefield, who has also dealt with some personal loss in the past week. Tyler Millen is a men's basketball and baseball reporter for The Daily Collegian. - In a massive shakeup, Penn State football coach Joe Paterno and school president Graham Spanier were fired Wednesday night by the board of trustees amid the The committee will be appointed Friday at the board's regular meeting, which Gov. 12 Vols lose starting PG Zeigler to torn ACL, Iowa State dismisses third-leading scorer Grill, Davis within 25 points of tying Maravich's mark, USC, OU, Seton Hall, Iowa in new hoops tourney, Man pleads guilty for trying to extort GT, Pastner, 5 things to know as Antoine Davis is set to pass 'Pistol' Pete's scoring record. Tommy Molsky, Ben DeMell and Chase Renner are all newcomers with some hype around their names. The Nittany Lions attended academic lectures and toured Havana, becoming the first NCAA Division I team to compete against a Cuban National Series team, the first U.S. team at any level to defeat a Cuban National Series team, the first U.S. baseball team to play in Cuba since restoration of diplomatic ties with Cuba, the second NCAA team to play in Cuba since restoration of diplomatic ties (Coastal Carolina men's basketball, August 2015) and the fifth NCAA Division I baseball team to compete in post-revolutionary Cuba. If you're interested in submitting a Letter to the Editor, click here. 9:12 pm ET. Clemson fired Lee last year after he missed a second consecutive NCAA Tournament and replaced him with Bakich, a former Tigers volunteer coach who took Northwestern may even be a lock at this point, thanks to a resume that includes wins over Purdue and Michigan State and two victories over Indiana. Penn State coach Pat Chambers resigned Wednesday following an investigation into inappropriate conduct that stemmed from a former player saying that Brett Steinle, President | Email: bvs5535@psu.edu | Tel: (724) 831-4381. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much Cooper brought an accomplished resume to Penn State that included three NCAA Tournament appearances as a head coach at Wright State and five more at various stops as an assistant coach, including two trips to the College World Series with Miami (Florida). Matt Rhule scored a 7 year, $62M contract with the Panthers 33 months ago. Penn State fired wide receivers coach Taylor Stubblefield on Sunday after three seasons with the program. Woods incredible season included a 26-game hit streak and a 36-game reached-base streak. Northern Illinois plated a run in the top half of the fourth to cut the deficit to 4-1, but after a powerful throw from senior left fielder Tayven Kelley, a would-be base runner was gunned down at third base to end the frame. at There was a problem saving your notification. 5:25 PM EDT, Fri October 23, 2020. He will take over as the head coach for Penn State. Athletic Trainer. The lefty recorded 60 strikeouts and only 18 walks. Penn State led the Big Ten in doubles (93) and doubles per game (2.21), ranking 10th in the country in doubles per game. Assistant coach Jim Ferry will serve as the interim head coach for the 2020-21 season, the school said. Penn State has won six of its last seven meetings with Northwestern, including both matchups last season. Outside of the starting rotation, only two returning pitchers threw over 20 innings last year, fifth-year senior Mason Mellott and senior Tyler Shingledecker. Anyone can read what you share. Dressed in a baggy gray pullover sweater, Mr. Paterno waved his hand and started to walk back inside. I would like to thank Taylor for his efforts during his time with Penn State but feel it is in our programs best interest to make a change at this time, coach James Franklin said in a statement. After 19th-ranked Nebraska, Penn State plays at Ohio State and at No. 6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. Going through the highlights of the Penn State and State College news so you don't have to. WebThe 2023 baseball season is Rob Coopers 10th as head coach of the Nittany Lion baseball program. In 1997, the Green Wave won the Conference USA regular-season crown, and in 1998, they advanced to the NCAA Tournament. His 12.41 strikeouts per inning also ranked second in the Big Ten. On the mound, the Nittany Lions pitching staff set a program record with 503 strikeouts. For Matt Rhule, Penn State fans will likely see him on another college sideline before he is on the home sideline. After sweeping its opening tournament, Penn State looked to keep it going in the Queen City Classic against Charlotte. The Nittany Lions ranked sixth in ERA, eighth in strikeouts and eighth in opponent batting average. Sandusky founded The Second Mile charity in 1977, working with at-risk youths. 21 Indiana for their first win over a ranked opponent in three seasons. Tulio was ranked 81st nationally, making him one of the most talented players on this roster. Penn State stuns Northwestern in overtime basketball thriller! Penn State baseballs trip to Cuba prior to the 2016 season is perhaps the best example of Coopers commitment to the first part of the student-athlete term. Pat Chambers has resigned as Penn State's basketball coach. Replacing an entire starting pitching staff can be tough, and in 2022, coach Rob Cooper and Penn State will be tasked with doing just that this spring. Barbour said the school will conduct a national search before naming a full-time successor. They also say they are innocent. In Big Ten games, Luensmann had a 3.25 ERA, sitting fifth in the conference. Texas speedster Omari Evans was the only one of the group to earn any notable playing time in 2022. The scandal, and the fallout from it, has left Penn States normally placid campus in a state of shock. Now the Nittany Lions will have a new voice leading the room. Pat Chambers, who has been the head coach for the Penn State mens basketball team since 2011, resigned on Wednesday. 2023 Cable News Network. Morales, after transferring from LaSalle, paced PSU with 26 appearances and tallied a 3-0 record with a 3.64 ERA. He's covered Penn State football since 1989. Did you encounter any technical issues? It is one of the great sorrows of my life. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. 16 Wisconsin, both Big Ten rivals. The Georgia Bulldogs have really turned things around in year one under head coach Mike White. It has swept weekend series with UMass Lowell, out-scoring the River Hawks 49-5 over the three games, and Mr. Paterno declined, and the moment was looked at in the narrative of Paternos career as an instance of his overcoming adversity. The four selections were double of any other Pennsylvania school and three of the draftees are Pennsylvania natives. The 2023 baseball season is Rob Coopers 10th as head coach of the Nittany Lion baseball program. The highlight of his tenure was helping develop Jahan Dotson into the schools first wideout to be drafted in the first round since 2003. In this episode of Voices of the Valley, co-hosts Andrew Buckman and Joel Haas welcome special guest Shay Ciezki from Penn States womens basketball ahead of the teams matchup with Minnesota. Paterno is not a target of the criminal investigation, although Curley and Schultz have been charged with failing to report the incident to the authorities. 6 seed in the Big Ten Tournament, picking up a 5-2 win over No. N.C. States Devin Carter announced he was joining the Lions after the Rose Bowl and is even still listed in Penn States student directory. After hearing news of the firing, Paterno released a statement, saying: "I am disappointed with the Board of Trustees' decision, but I have to accept it. "You give your life to this place and that's how you're treated," the source said. Sophomore Jaden Henline is a name to watch. A Warner Bros. Henline also racked up 22 strikeouts in just 19.1 innings. The Penguins defeated the Nittany Lions 2-1. The harmony between academics and athletics was on full display, as multiple Penn State professors and a group of journalism students also joined the travel party. "Season's not over," Penn State coach Micah Shrewsberry said. At season's end in 2008, Cooper watched as a school and Horizon League-record three players were drafted during the 2008 Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft. Discovery Company. He is married to his wife, Maureen, and has two sons, Jake and Tyson. 22, 2022. A year ago, the head coach of the Penn State basketball team made a comment about a noose around a players neck. At this point, if he were to take a job, I would have to imagine it is there. March 1, 2023 1:02 pm ET. Mellott and Shingledecker will likely remain in the bullpen, meaning Penn State will need some breakouts or newcomers to fill its three-man rotation. Bailey Deeswas drafted in the 18th round (543rd overall) by the New York Yankees. A source close to former Penn State Football Coach Joe Paterno tells CBS News chief investigative correspondent Armen Keteyian that the Paterno family is shocked and outraged over the university's handling of the firing. The ouster of the man affectionately known as "JoePa" brings to an end one of the most storied coaching careers not just in college football but in all of sports. 18 Michigan on March 26 and a series sweep over Michigan State in which Penn State out-scored the Spartans, 39-13. Luensmann, standing at 6-foot-6, is a big righty from Altoona, Pennsylvania. Penn State President Graham Spanier, left, and Joe Paterno's tenure at Penn State came to an abrupt end Wednesday night. Looking back at Jahan Dotson's 2022 NFL Combine numbers. "I would hope that this is more of an anomaly," he said. I appreciate it. The Nittany Lions (17-12, 8-10) are aiming to rebound from a tough home defeat against Rutgers, in which the Scarlet Knights rallied from 19 down in the second half to win 59-56 Sunday. Tayven Kelley and Johnny Piacentino each had four triples, good to tie for eighth-most in a season at PSU. From Louisville, Penn State added junior lefty Kellan Tulio. After a smooth opening frame from Luensmann, Penn State opened the scoring right off the bat in the bottom of the first inning, capitalizing on an RBI groundout from junior outfielder Billy Gerlott to plate graduate student Thomas Bramley for the game's first run. Did not give up an earned run in 15 of 26 appearances and one or less earned run in 22 appearances. The Nittany Lions have had eight pitchers drafted since 2016. He is a sophomore majoring in digital and print journalism with a minor in sports studies. This is devastating for us, she said. After 61 years, I've got to get used to it. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Penn State fired wide receivers coach Taylor Stubblefield on Sunday after three seasons with the program. This was a great opportunity for him in the NFL and I wish him and his family nothing but the best.. When he left, his players gave him a standing ovation. He was a four-year starter and a three-time scholar athlete and Big Ten Academic All-American. Joe Paterno on Wednesday at what would prove to be his final practice as the Penn State football coach after nearly 46 seasons in charge and 62 over all at the university. Penn State ultimately won one more conference game than the year before, despite the Big Ten enjoying arguably its most competitive season to date with a league-record five teams earning NCAA tournament bids. 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Luensmann is a hard thrower, but is still young and only threw 2.1 innings at South Carolina. The coaches have noted they love his stuff, and he was a top-500 recruit nationally according to Perfect Game. The 2007 team earned a silver medal at the Pan Am Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. rzb5705@psu.edu. Get weekend previews and weekend recaps from The Daily Collegian Sports staff sent to your inbox. Tired of ads? It should be a day of reckoning and change. That leaves Renner, another Pennsylvania native. We are Penn State, dont ever forget it., Many students have shown their support for Mr. Paterno with large rallies outside his home and at Old Main. In 24 Big Ten regular season games, Penn State collected 83 extra-base hits, including 43 doubles, 11 triples and 29 homers. UNI vs. Illinois State odds, MVC Tournament picks, Alabama overcomes huge deficit, rallies to beat Auburn, Kansas wins 17th Big 12 title under Bill Self, Dribble Handoff: Choosing March Madness breakout stars, Iowa St. dismisses G Grill, adding to late-season woes, Illinois' Mayer says he got sick from too many Monsters. Northern Illinois would not go without a fight as Troy transfer and junior outfielder Colin Summerhill stroked one to the gap, scoring two Huskies and cutting the Penn State lead to four. Colorado, Georgia Tech, Wisconsin, and Nebraska all have openings at head coach. The thing that stands out the most about DeMell is his pitch arsenal, which goes four deep. In a statement, Penn State said new allegations surfaced after The Undefeated reported in July that Rasir Bolton -- who transferred from Penn State to Iowa State in the summer of 2019 -- said he decided to leave the Nittany Lions because Chambers made a reference to a noose around Bolton's neck. Despite Manny Diaz coming in and having the success he is having, no one else sees State College as a recovery stop. He held opponents without an earned run in 12 of his 21 outings. "We've got a game on Wednesday. "The past several days have been absolutely terrible for the entire Penn State community. Parker replaced Corley in January 2019 but left after one season for a promotion at West Virginia. Penn State pitcher Travis Luensmann leads off pitching during the Penn State baseball game against Omaha on Friday, April 29, 2022 in University Park, Pa. Penn State The 2019 season concluded with Penn States largest draft class since 2012, headlined by Dante Biasis selection in the sixth round by the Kansas City Royals. The Nittany Lions (17-12, 8-10) are aiming to rebound from a tough home defeat against Rutgers, in which the Scarlet Knights rallied from 19 down in the second half to win Penn State was among the conference leaders offensively, ranking second in on-base percentage (.394), slugging (.422), triples (7), doubles (30), third in batting average (.289) and walks (77), and fourth in scoring (6.7 runs/game) and runs (100). Piacentino led the squad with eight homers and 32 RBI to go with a team-best .525 slugging percentage. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Starting off the weekend series in Cary, North Carolina, with a doubleheader against Northern Illinois, Penn State got rolling in the opening contest, taking down the Huskies 7-3 in Game 1. Gerlott pushed the envelope for the blue and white, boasting a 3-5 mark at the plate and driving in three runs that proved to be the difference in the early innings. Morales was able to retire the next two hitters, keeping Penn State ahead 7-3. The starting lineup included at least three freshmen in all but six games and five to six freshmen in 19 games, and took on nine eventual NCAA tournament teams, including a three-game series at home against College World Series participant TCU. Which of these proposed rule changes will actually help speed up college football? Regardless, this is a talented pitcher who should see time for the Nittany Lions in 2022. If you're interested in submitting a Letter to the Editor, click here. Tom Bradley at a press conference on Friday. These athletes are more than assets. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Against Iowa in the Big Ten Tournament, Luensmann struck out seven in 3.1 shutout innings of relief. His family had Matt Rhule in New York, New York and he grew up there until he was a teenager when his family moved to State College. You play good teams," Wildcats coach Chris Collins said after the 75-59 loss to Maryland. At this moment the Board of Trustees should not spend a single minute discussing my status, Mr. Paterno said in his statement. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. They have far more important matters to address. There are also a few freshmen that could end up making a case to join the rotation. The Lions 28 wins were a 10-win improvement over the previous season, and its 12 Big Ten wins doubled the 2015 total. Williams was a 17th round selection (508th overall) by the Houston Astros and Kyle Virbitsky followed, being selected 518th overall by the Oakland A's. Mr. Paterno stopped and turned around to say: Thats right. Penn State played 10 games against top-25 opponents and rallied from a 7-0 deficit against No. So, I'm taking a step back to prepare myself for the next 20 years.". "The Penn State board of trustees tonight decided it is in the best interest of the university to have a change in leadership to deal with the difficult issues that we are facing," Surma said. Junior right-handed pitcher Travis Luensmann earned the start in the Nittany Lions first ever game against Northern Illinois, and it was an afternoon to remember for Luensmann, who silenced the Huskies bats throughout the afternoon. In 2022, Cooper led the Nittany Lions to their first Big Ten Tournament appearance since 2012. The SEC is projected to have eight teams make the NCAA Tournament, which would be the second-most of any conference in the nation. WebEmail Address. Haley and Anderson were the first drafted out of Penn State since 2012, and Anderson and senior outfielder Greg Guers became the programs first All-Big Ten picks also since 2012. Now, after an investigation and new allegations of inappropriate conduct, the head coach has resigned. 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