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Penn State, Pitt, and WVU recruiting classes

Penn State, Pittsburgh, and West Virginia all managed to pull in solid recruiting classes, but the Nittany Lions were particularly impressive given their restrictions.

Bill O'Brien stays at Penn State: blogger reaction

Bill O'Brien has decided to remain the head coach at Penn State, spurning offers to be an NFL head coach. Our Penn State blog Black Shoe Diaries reacted to the news.

Bill O'Brien press conference set for Monday

Penn State head coach Bill O'Brien is schedule to hold a press conference Monday, days after he signed a new contract with the university in the wake of conducting a handful of NFL job interviews.

New York Times blasts Gov. Corbett's lawsuit

The New York Times editorial board strongly disagreed with Governor Tom Corbett's lawsuit against the NCAA, calling it "shortsighted," "foolhardy" and reminiscent of the football-over-everything mentality that hurt Penn State in the first place.

Bill O'Brien to ditch NFL, stay at Penn State

Bill O'Brien isn't going anywhere.

O'Brien interviews for Browns HC vacancy

A report has surfaced that the Penn State coach interviewed with the Cleveland Browns this week.

Tom Corbett to suggest Penn State still pay $60M

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett has filed a federal anti-trust lawsuit against the NCAA for the sanctions brought down against Penn State University for the Jerry Sandusky child abuse scandal.

Tom Corbett supported NCAA sanctions in July

Governor Tom Corbett is coming after the NCAA, but he won't get to appear principled in his handling of the Jerry Sandusky mess.

Pennsylvania to sue NCAA over Penn State sanctions

The state of Pennsylvania is preparing to file a lawsuit against the NCAA because of the sanctions levied against Penn State following the Jerry Sandusky scandal.

Eagles interested in Bill O'Brien

Many NFL teams are interested in Penn State head coach Bill O'Brien, with the Philadelphia Eagles showing the most interest.

Bill O'Brien interested in NFL, per report

A month ago, Penn State Nittany Lions' head coach Bill O'Brien said he wasn't going to pursue any NFL jobs. However, according to reports, the former New England Patriots' assistant coach is interested.

PSU's Bill O'Brien a top target of NFL teams

According to reports, the Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles, Arizona Cardinals and San Diego Chargers are all interested in Penn State Nittany Lions' head coach Bill O'Brien.

Judge denies PSU delay in Mike McQueary lawsuit

Penn State University was denied a requested stay in the wrongful termination suit brought by former assitant football coach Mike McQueary.

Quarterback Tyler Ferguson commits to PSU

Tyler Ferguson has signed a letter of intent to play football at Penn State University.

Bill O'Brien named Coach of the Year finalist

Bill O'Brien is named one of six finalists for the prestigious coaching award, given after the end of bowl season.

Penn State recognized for work in the class room

The Penn St. Nittany Lions football program was honored for its high graduation rate Monday, as the American Football Coaches Association released its annual Academic Achievement Award survey and listed Penn State.

PSU looks to JUCO QB Tyler Ferguson

Now that quarterback Jake Waters announced that he is heading to Kansas State, and not Penn State, the Nittany Lions have reportedly shifted their attention to junior college quarterback Tyler Ferguson.

Jake Waters picks Kansas State

Penn State is left with still just one scholarship quarterback on its roster.

Top JUCO QB Waters picks K-State over Penn State

Jake Waters, the top junior college quarterback in the nation, will attend Kansas State instead of Penn State. Waters, who broke Cam Newton's junior college completion record, will have two years of eligibility remaining.

Waters decision nearing for Nittany Lions

The Nittany Lions are waiting on a big decision from Jake Waters.

PSU's Jordan Hill invited to Senior Bowl

Penn State Nittany Lion defensive lineman Jordan Hill accepted an invitation Monday to play in the Senior Bowl, Jan. 26, in Mobile, Ala. Hill earned All-Big Ten Conference First-Team honors earlier this month.

Pitt, Penn State football agree to extension

Pitt and Penn State have agreed to extend their home-and-home series by two years. They will play each other annually for four years.

Big recruiting weekend for Penn State

Over a dozen recruits will visit State College this weekend, including big names like Christian Hackenberg and several who have not yet committed to Penn State like Zayd Issah.

Tom Bradley in mix at Temple

Penn State's former defensive coordinator is reportedly a candidate for Temple's head coach opening.

Which bowl would Penn State have attended?

The Penn State Nittany Lion football team was not eligible for a postseason berth this season. But if it was, which bowl game would it have gone to?

Bill O'Brien finalist for coach of the year award

Bill O'Brien was selected as one of the nine finalists for the 2012 Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year award.

McGloin wins Burslworth Award

Penn State quarterback Matt McGloin has been honored as the most outstanding college football player of 2012 to begin his career as a walk-on.

From 7-5, Wisconsin wins Big Ten

Wisconsin was only a game above .500 in conference play, but lucked into the Big Ten Championship game and took full advantage, blowing out Nebraska 70-31.

Christian Hackenberg highlights show arm strength

A look at the Nittany Lions' quarterback of the future in some of his top high school senior year moments.

Who could fill Michael Mauti's role in 2013?

It's unlikely that anybody will be able to replace what Michael Mauti meant to Penn State, but somebody will need to step up at to fill the graduating senior's vacated outside linebacker slot. Gerald Hodges also graduates at the linebacker spot.

Joyner: O'Brien isn't "going anywhere"

Penn State athletic director Dave Joyner comforted Nittany Lions fans Wednesday, saying that head football coach Bill O'Brien isn't "going anywhere."

Graham Spanier getting $3.3 m severance package

Graham Spanier will be receiving a $3.3 million severance package.

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