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 this situation, I believe it is in the best interest of the university to give my successor a clear path to resolve the issues before us.. 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. Matt Wood is one step closer to The Show. I just dont think its right that JoePas losing his job, Corey Davis, a 23-year-old senior studying international politics, said. https://t.co/OenYiWgcC5. https://nittanylionswire.usatoday.com/2022/10/10/former-nittany-lion-matt-rhule-fired-by-the-carolina-panthers/, Big Ten spring football bowl projections from 247Sports. A Warner Bros. 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. Barbour said the school will conduct a national search before naming a full-time successor. Penn State men's basketball coach Pat Chambers has resigned from his position, Chambers and the school announced on Wednesday. I want to loosen the noose that's around your neck.". Penn State scored 10 or more runs in six games, Penn States most against Big Ten opponents since 2008 (8) and the most in a season since 2016. 23 Maryland, Northwestern and Ohio State. Paterno has come under harsh criticism including from within the community known as Happy Valley for not taking more action in 2002 after then-graduate assistant and current assistant coach Mike McQueary came to him and reported seeing Sandusky in the Penn State showers with a young boy. All three members of the starting rotation were drafted, making Penn State one of only four schools to accomplish that in 2021. Fourteen of the 20 players on the 2007 team reached the Major Leagues, including 2013 All-Star Pedro Alvarez. Eric Mock was also drafted, becoming the fifth Penn State pitcher in the last four years to get drafted, while Ryan Sloniger became the 14th player to get drafted in Coopers head coaching career including his time at the helm of Wright State. Follow Nittany Lions Wire on Twitter and like us on Facebook for continuing Penn State coverage and discussion. Pat Chambers resigned Wednesday following an investigation by Penn State into allegations of inappropriate conduct by the longtime men's basketball coach. Where are analysts ranking Joey Porter Jr. in mock drafts? Anyone can read what you share. Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. 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. After he was fired, thousands of people gathered in front of the administration building, throwing objects and chanting We want Joe!. Penn State had two All-Big Ten selections, led by first team selection Matt Wood. Koenning apologized in a statement to Martin, writing that he never intended to be offensive or insensitive. 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. The 2023 baseball season is Rob Coopers 10th as head coach of the Nittany Lion baseball program. Pitcher Justin Hagenman became Penn States first Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American since 1997. An eventful Sunday evening saw Penn State fire receivers coach Taylor Stubblefield shortly before landing a commitment from Kent State standout Dante Cephas one of the top wideouts available in the transfer portal. But Franklin is looking for a new coach to develop them. You can talk to me about anything. 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. WebEmail Address. He is married to his wife, Maureen, and has two sons, Jake and Tyson. Rhule has Penn State in his blood. 1-ranked opponents Virginia (3/5/10) and Georgia (3/24/09). Not shy about stating his ultimate goal of returning Penn State to Omaha in June, the Lions have made significant strides under his leadership. Camren Wynter (16 points) and Jalen Pickett (11 points) were the only two Nittany Lions to score in double figures against Rutgers. Morales was able to retire the next two hitters, keeping Penn State ahead 7-3. WebThe 2023 baseball season is Rob Coopers 10th as head coach of the Nittany Lion baseball program. "I failed to comprehend the experiences of others, and the reference I made was hurtful, insensitive and unacceptable. Biasi was the leader of Penn State's starting rotation in 2019, earning a place on the 2019 All-Big Ten Second Team. Gerlott picked up his third RBI of the game after driving in Bramley and junior shortstop Jay Harry to put Penn State ahead 4-0 after two innings of play. This is devastating for us, she said. The four selections were double of any other Pennsylvania school and three of the draftees are Pennsylvania natives. For Matt Rhule, Penn State fans will likely see him on another college sideline before he is on the home sideline. 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. The Golden Eagles finished with an overall mark of 50-11 in 2004 and had five players selected in the Major League Baseball draft, two honored as All-Americans by the ABCA and three named All-Americans by the College Baseball Insiders website. Cephas will look to become the top target for projected new starting quarterback Drew Allar this fall. Piacentino led the squad with eight homers and 32 RBI to go with a team-best .525 slugging percentage. Penn State wasnt terrible on the mound last year, but it wasn't great either. Now, after an investigation and new I want to make this as easy for them as I possibly can. With the benefit of hindsight, I wish I had done more.". November 10, 2011 / 11:32 AM And potentially a new top receiver as well. "The university is much larger than its athletic teams," board vice chair John Surma said during a packed press conference. Former coach: Mike Martin Jr. New coach: Link Jarrett. The Nittany Lions also excelled in the classroom with 15 earning Academic All-Big Ten honors, tying for second overall in the conference. Despite placing runners on second and third with two outs, a hard hit ball by senior center fielder Johnny Piacentino was snagged to end the threat. Now, after an investigation and new allegations of inappropriate conduct, the head coach has resigned. A perennial power of the Mid-Continent Conference (now Summit League), ORU advanced to the finals of the NCAA Austin Regional in 2004, beating TCU twice before falling to Texas, 7-3 and 7-5. Click here to place a classified ad. When he left, his players gave him a standing ovation. Andrew Harbaugh. Outfielder Billy Gerlott (35) hits a ball down the third-base line during Penn State's matchup against Youngstown State at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park in University Park, Pa. on Tuesday, Mar. Luensmann, standing at 6-foot-6, is a big righty from Altoona, Pennsylvania. In 2022, Cooper led the Nittany Lions to their first Big Ten Tournament appearance since 2012. I am disappointed with the Board of Trustees decision, but I have to accept it. Penn State may own the best defensive end group in the Big Ten and beyond in 2023. "Season's not over," Penn State coach Micah Shrewsberry said. Penn State stuns Northwestern in overtime basketball thriller! In 24 Big Ten regular season games, Penn State collected 83 extra-base hits, including 43 doubles, 11 triples and 29 homers. South Carolina baseball is off to an undefeated start. Penn State has won six of its last seven meetings with Northwestern, including both matchups last season. Tom Bradley at a press conference on Friday. He also covers high school baseball, golf, volleyball and bowling and college basketball. Sent every Friday and Monday. 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. 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. All in all, Nebraska seems like a perfect fit. Woods incredible season included a 26-game hit streak and a 36-game reached-base streak. There was an error processing your request. 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). The Nittany Lions extended their lead in the bottom of second, as Bramley got on base for the second time in as many innings after lacing a single back up the middle to score Duke graduate student transfer Grant Norris. Need to Sell? Tulio never started a game in his two years at Louisville, so once again, a lot is left to be seen. 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. Cooper was also a member of the coaching staff for the 2007 and 2009 USA College National teams. 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Mr. Paterno was told of his firing by telephone, according to Mr. Surma, who is the chief executive of U.S. Steel. Scores of students poured into the streets downtown in the immediate aftermath of the news conference. They're human beings.". 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. This university is a large and complex institution, and although I have always acted honorably and in the best interest of the university, the buck stops here, Mr. Spanier said in a statement. Paterno Is Finished at Penn State, and President Is Out, https://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/10/sports/ncaafootball/-joe-paterno-and-graham-spanier-out-at-penn-state.html. In 1997, the Green Wave won the Conference USA regular-season crown, and in 1998, they advanced to the NCAA Tournament. Along with his college coaching experience, Cooper also was an associate scout for the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1990-92 and has been selected to four coaching stints with USA Baseball in 2000, 2007, 2009 and 2013. Former Kent State wide receiver Dante Cephas announced Sunday night he was joining Penn State for the 2023 season. I am grateful for his friendship and the impact he has had on our student-athletes. The junior catcher won the Big Ten batting average title in the regular season (.395) and led the Nittany Lions in average (.379), hits (75), runs (55), homers (12), RBI (53), total bases (132), slugging percentage (.667), on-base percentage (.480) and walks (36). Joe Hermitt | AP file photo, The Patriot-News. Angry questions were shouted at Mr. Surma, who responded to them while the other board members sat behind him and to his sides. P.J. Former #Panthers coach Matt Rhule had several opportunities last offseason for big-time college jobs, but he turned them down to stay in Carolina. The Nittany Lions also ranked 15th with 6.33 hits allowed per nine innings and 18th with a 3.63 strikeout-to-walk ratio. 9:12 pm ET. Luensmann is a hard thrower, but is still young and only threw 2.1 innings at South Carolina. Athletic Trainer. "We're not down in any way. He is a sophomore majoring in digital and print journalism with a minor in sports studies. The blue and white took on Michigan State transfer and junior right-handed pitcher Dominic Hann. Penn State announced the move at 7:30 p.m. 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. It is going to be spooky at the Penn State All-Sports Museum this Halloween season. In the NFL, Matt Rhule had a record of 11-27 versus his college coaching record of 75-43 during stops at both Temple and Baylor. "He said he was from the north and wasn't aware," Bolton said in the post. Chambers had been suspended for the January 6, 2019, game after shoving a freshman player during a timeout several days earlier. Now, he'll have his choice of coveted college jobs. The thing that stands out the most about DeMell is his pitch arsenal, which goes four deep. Let us know your thoughts by leaving a comment on this story below. Head Coach Patrick Chambers, the day after his one-game suspension in January 2019, in talking to me referenced a noose around my neck.. Paterno said in a statement earlier Wednesday that he was "absolutely devastated" by the abuse case, in which his former assistant and onetime heir apparent, Jerry Sandusky, has been charged with molesting eight boys over 15 years, with some of the alleged assaults taking place at the Penn State football complex. Bramley tacked on an RBI of his own, going 2-3 and reaching base four times. Henline also racked up 22 strikeouts in just 19.1 innings. If you're interested in submitting a Letter to the Editor, click here. Your contribution will help the Collegian provide award winning journalism to the Penn State community and beyond. The Lions started making gains during Coopers second season in Happy Valley in 2015. Chambers issued a statement this week that said, in part, This has been an incredibly difficult year for me and my family, and we are in need of a break to re-set and chart our path forward., The coach apologized for his comments this summer, and Penn State released a detailed plan of action to help the schools athletic program move to a more inclusive, just and respectful environment.. He held opponents without an earned run in 12 of his 21 outings. He last played professional baseball in 1990. The Lions 28 wins were a 10-win improvement over the previous season, and its 12 Big Ten wins doubled the 2015 total. WebThe official Baseball page for the Penn State Nittany Lions Barbour said the school received the results of the investigation within the past two weeks and that the new allegation was previously unknown to the school and was unrelated to the incident Bolton detailed to The Undefeated. The Nittany Lions also won two series against Rutgers. Copyright 2023 STATS LLC and Associated Press. He succeeded Gattis, David Corley and Gerad Parker. 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. Penn State confirmed that 2. The Nittany Lions sat in the middle of the pack in the Big Ten in just about everything. The Georgia Bulldogs have really turned things around in year one under head coach Mike White. If Renners fastball continues to develop, he could become a reliable pitcher for the Nittany Lions. I appreciate the outpouring of support but want to emphasize that everyone should remain calm and please respect the university, its property and all that we value. Ive never seen Coach Paterno like that in my life, Mr. Morris said. 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. Wood finished the season ranking fourth at PSU in runs (55), sixth in total bases (132), tied seventh in walks (36), tied eighth in hits (75) and RBI (53) and ninth in homers (12) and slugging percentage (.667). 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. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much Penn State President Graham Spanier, left, and Joe Paterno's tenure at Penn State came to an abrupt end Wednesday night. Phone. Before Anderson's selection in 2016, just one Penn State pitcher had been taken in the previous six years. Will conduct a national search before naming a full-time successor: Link Jarrett pitch! 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