22 Miami, in the teams first series of the season this weekend. Threw six innings and allowed no earned runs against Purdue (4/16) and Minnesota (4/23). Tommy Molsky, Ben DeMell and Chase Renner are all newcomers with some hype around their names. He is a sophomore majoring in digital and print journalism with a minor in sports studies. Diaz was named Penn State's new defensive coordinator Saturday, four days after being fired as head coach at Miami. 2 Alabama erases 17-point deficit, wins SEC, 'Unbelievable night': Irish win Brey's home finale, No. "This league is hard. Penn State played 10 games against top-25 opponents and rallied from a 7-0 deficit against No. Rodney A. Erickson,the executive vice president and provost, will serve as acting president. The 2009 Wright State Raiders compiled a 33-30 overall record and returned to the NCAA Tournament following a Horizon League tournament championship. 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. Anthony Steele was selected to the All-Big Ten freshman team after collecting 23 hits and 10 RBI. 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. The Nittany Lions also excelled in the classroom with 15 earning Academic All-Big Ten honors, tying for second overall in the conference. The longtime coach, the winningest in major college football, was ousted at the end of day that began with his announcement to retire at end of the season, his 46th. 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 814-272-1711 ext 359. 22, 2022. Penn State hit 34 home runs, its most since 2012, and had five players with four or more homers. 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. Pat Chambers resigned Wednesday following an investigation by Penn State into allegations of inappropriate conduct by the longtime men's basketball coach. He also had eight strikeouts against Maine (2/25). A trained therapist with a Ph.D. in sociology, he was known among the students for playing the washboard with local bands and performing magic tricks at certain functions. 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. He previously worked at the Standard-Speaker in Hazleton, where he was raised. Click here to place a classified ad. Mr. Paterno has had a contentious relationship with some members of the Board of Trustees. Regardless, this is a talented pitcher who should see time for the Nittany Lions in 2022. Join the conversation today. 2. Scott is leaving after Penn States defense had a successful season. Penn State was poised for an NCAA tournament appearance this past season before the coronavirus pandemic led to the cancellation of the NCAA tournament. Penn State has won six of its last seven meetings with Northwestern, including both matchups last season. After 19th-ranked Nebraska, Penn State plays at Ohio State and at No. Please check your email for a confirmation. They certainly will need more help from Seth Lundy and Andrew Funk, who combined to shoot 2-of-23 from the field versus the Scarlet Knights. From South Carolina comes sophomore Travis Luensmann. Error! 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. In 2022, Cooper led the Nittany Lions to their first Big Ten Tournament appearance since 2012. Joes the fall guy.. It is going to be spooky at the Penn State All-Sports Museum this Halloween season. South Carolina baseball is off to an undefeated start. John is a great coach and a great man. 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. 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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. He held opponents without an earned run in 12 of his 21 outings. 16 Wisconsin, both Big Ten rivals. We thought that because of the difficulties that engulfed our university, and they are grave, that it is necessary to make a change in the leadership to set a course for a new direction, said John Surma Jr., the vice chairman of the board. 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. All in all, Nebraska seems like a perfect fit. Andrew Harbaugh. 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. "Anyone who has ever coached -- especially at this level -- knows the exceptional amount of energy and focus it takes to deliver each and every day. October 10, 2022 4:43 pm ET. 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.. The Georgia Bulldogs have really turned things around in year one under head coach Mike White. It now raises and spends several million dollars each year for its programs. This community has exceeded every expectation. Athletic Performance Coach. The Penguins defeated the Nittany Lions 2-1. Tyler Millen is a men's basketball and baseball reporter for The Daily Collegian. Let us know what's going on! Mr. Sandusky had been a key part of the football program, but prosecutors have said he was a serial pedophile who was allowed to add victims over the years in part because the university he had served was either unable or unwilling to stop him. Under his tutelage, 12 players have been drafted and 13 total have signed with MLB teams in the last five seasons with a full draft. But the outrage that we feel is nothing compared to the physical and psychological suffering that allegedly took place. With the honor, Cooper became just the 16th individual in the award's history to receive the accolade, joining the likes of Scott Brosius, Davey Johnson and Tommy Lasorda. Joe Hermitt | AP file photo, The Patriot-News. 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 Josh Spiegel was named All-Big Ten second team, batting .300 with a team-best 17 doubles. Head Coach Patrick Chambers, the day after his one-game suspension in January 2019, in talking to me referenced a noose around my neck.. This is a tragedy. At this point, if he were to take a job, I would have to imagine it is there. ", Complete coverage: The Penn State ScandalCops: Sandusky admitted to '98 shower with boyPaterno's record-setting career by the numbersPenn St. scandal dwarfs others in college sports. All Rights Reserved. From Louisville, Penn State added junior lefty Kellan Tulio. After Penn State retired a base runner in a rundown, Luensmann fired a strikeout to maintain the blue and whites advantage. In his recruiting class, the Altoona native was ranked as the second-best pitcher in the state and the 58th pitcher overall. When the announcement was made at a news conference that the 84-year-old Mr. Paterno would not coach another game, a gasp went up from the crowd of several hundred reporters, students and camera people who were present. 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. The mood there was boisterous but not angry almost all the students were decked out in Penn State gear. Former Penn State Nittany Lion player and coach Matt Rhule has been removed from his head coaching position with Angry questions were shouted at Mr. Surma, who responded to them while the other board members sat behind him and to his sides. It would have been the school's first NCAA tournament appearance since 2011 and fifth since 1965. 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. It remains to be seen, though, who will be coaching him. Cooper steered Team USA to an 8-1 record in World Cup play, including seven consecutive victories to win the gold medal. There was an error processing your request. Your contribution will help the Collegian provide award winning journalism to the Penn State community and beyond. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. Assistant coach Jim Ferry will serve as the interim head coach for the 2020-21 season, the school said. 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 "We've got a game on Wednesday. It marked the third time in program history that Penn State had four or more players selected in a single year and the second time that Penn State had three pitchers selected in a draft. "Season's not over," Penn State coach Micah Shrewsberry said. Athletic director Sandy Barbour said that accepting Chambers' resignation is "in the best interest of Penn State, our program and our student-athletes." Wood is the highest-selected position player in program history. When he left, his players gave him a standing ovation. James Franklin is 2-13 vs AP Top-10 teams at Penn State, including 8 straight losses. Mr. Paterno stopped and turned around to say: Thats right. If you're interested in submitting a Letter to the Editor, click here. Lambert-Smith is the leading returner after a strong finish to the season. Freshmen, transfers key to Penn State baseball filling out starting rotation, Andrew Buckman & Joel Haas | The Daily Collegian, Penn State All-Sports Museum hosting its 12th annual Trick or Treak Night, Evaluating Penn State mens basketballs offseason additions | Collegian Sports Speak Podcast, Shooting the breeze with womens basketball point guard Shay Ciezki | Voices of the Valley. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Joe Paterno, who has the most victories of any coach in major college football history, was fired by Penn State on Wednesday Rich Scarcella joined the Reading Eagle staff in 1986. Co-hosts Ta. Need to Sell? All three were drafted by MLB organizations, leaving Penn State with some holes to fill. 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). 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.
I never in a million years thought Id see this.. Others set off firecrackers from the roofs of buildings, and a television news truck was flipped on its side. 1-ranked opponents Virginia (3/5/10) and Georgia (3/24/09). 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). But Carter ultimately changed course and is instead headed to West Virginia the Lions opening opponent in September. / CBS/AP. Defensive coordinator Tom Bradley will serve as interim coach while Rodney Erickson will be the interim school president. The Nittany Lions have had eight pitchers drafted since 2016. Shingledecker paced PSU with seven wins, while Morales led the staff with 26 appearances. 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. A student yelled, We are Penn State, the frequent rallying cry. Penn State has also looked elsewhere to fill some of these gaps. 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. Senior Gavin Homer led the Nittany Lions with a .310 batting average, a .429 on-base percentage and tied with Johnny Piacentino for the team-lead in runs (30). At Colorado State University, all football-related activities were paused indefinitely after allegations of racism and verbal abuse from within the Rams athletic administration and in the football program specifically came to light in August. Penn State had won three in a row prior to that setback. Penn State set a program record with 19 triples in 2022, bettering the previous record of 18 in 1986, 2007 and 2010. Neither Mr. Paterno nor Mr. Spanier was charged in the case, though questions have been raised about if they did as much as they could to stop Mr. Sandusky. 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. Outside of the starting rotation, only two returning pitchers threw over 20 innings last year, fifth-year senior Mason Mellott and senior Tyler Shingledecker. Franklin fired wide receivers coach Taylor Stubblefield in January and replaced him with Marques Hagan. ", 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. Sign up today! Going through the highlights of the Penn State and State College news so you don't have to. While James Franklin has proven to be a coach to bring in recently fired head coaches, Matt Rhule isnt taking any job as an assistant at this point. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Gerlotts strong day at the plate continued into the latter stages of the contest, lacing a double into the left field corner. 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 coaches have noted they love his stuff, and he was a top-500 recruit nationally according to Perfect Game. In high school, the Pittsburgh native won a PIAA championship at Penn Hills, where he was teammates with Lions cornerback Daequan Hardy. His 88 strikeouts are tied for the 10th-most in a season at Penn State. After Penn State retired a base runner in a rundown, Luensmann fired a strikeout to maintain the blue and whites advantage. He was a columnist for The Daily Collegian. The highlight of his tenure was helping develop Jahan Dotson into the schools first wideout to be drafted in the first round since 2003. Sandusky founded The Second Mile charity in 1977, working with at-risk youths. Ross Oeder was named the Horizon League Player of the Year and garnered second-team All-America Honors. If Renners fastball continues to develop, he could become a reliable pitcher for the Nittany Lions. DeMell was recruited as a two-way player, which complicates the discussion a little. After the announcements about Mr. Spanier and Mr. Paterno, the news conference immediately took on a frenzied and somewhat vitriolic tenor. 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. We do not disclose the details of personnel investigations, but I can tell you, as difficult as this news may be, both (Penn State President Eric Barron) and I believe this is the right outcome, said Sandy Balfour, the universitys vice president for intercollegiate athletics. "This is a tragedy," Paterno said. Mellott and Shingledecker will likely remain in the bullpen, meaning Penn State will need some breakouts or newcomers to fill its three-man rotation. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. The Nittany Lions finished the 2021 season with an 18-24 record, playing against exclusively Big Ten opponents. 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. He is married to his wife, Maureen, and has two sons, Jake and Tyson. PUBLISHED: February 27, 2023 at 10:15 p.m. | UPDATED: February 28, 2023 at 5:05 p.m. After the firings, thousands of students descended on the administration building, shouting, "We want Joe back!" The blue and white took on Michigan State transfer and junior right-handed pitcher Dominic Hann. Hey look, get a good night's sleep, study. Paterno has 409 victories a record for major college football won two national titles and guided five teams to unbeaten, untied seasons. ESPN's Myron Medcalf contributed to this report. 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. Not shy about stating his ultimate goal of returning Penn State to Omaha in June, the Lions have made significant strides under his leadership. ", Speaking outside his home after the press conference, Paterno said: "Right now, I'm not the football coach. 21 Indiana for their first win over a ranked opponent in three seasons. appreciated. After some strong at-bats, they loaded the bases with only one out. Sending a ball deep to left field, Piacentino crossed home on the sac fly to put the blue and white up 7-1 heading into the final two innings. He said anyone who questioned the severity of Chambers' "noose" comment can't use the word in a "positive connotation.". 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. Even with state-of-the-art facilities, the chance to take on elite competition and a program history that includes five trips to the College World Series, Cooper cites the value of a Penn State degree as one of the top reasons to play baseball at Penn State. With runners on second and third, Norris strode to the plate looking for his first at bat in a Nittany Lions uniform. Sign up today! Spencer spent two seasons there before joining the Florida staff. Cooper and his staff brought in three transfer pitchers from South Carolina and Louisville two schools filled with baseball talent. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Rebecca Hall. Pat Chambers resigned a month ago as Penn State men's basketball coach, but his players still harbor questions, and some lingering frustration, about what happened. Curley has taken a leave of absence and Schultz has decided to step down. 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