• Archive for 2011

    Newsome decides to transfer

    Penn State quarterback Kevin Newsome, who went from probable starter to the third team last season, has decided to transfer, recruiting website Lions247.com reported today. The decision by Newsome, a 6-2, 231-pound junior from Portsmouth, Va., became public on the day the Nittany Lions began preseason practice and left them thin at quarterback.

    Paterno, Krzyzewski set for unique event

    Penn State football coach Joe Paterno and Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski will appear together at a unique event. Paterno and Krzyzewski will share the stage Monday, June 20, at Penn State’s Eisenhower Auditorium for the taping of an hour-long ESPN special titled, “Difference Makers: Life Lessons with Paterno and Krzyzewski.” The program will feature [...]

    Big day for Penn State on 2 fronts

    Wednesday was a big day for Penn State football on two fronts. Nittany Lions coach Joe Paterno, who suffered injuries to his right shoulder and hip Sunday when he was blindsided by wide receiver Devon Smith, returned to practice in a golf cart. In a photo released by Penn State, the 84-year-old Paterno wore a [...]