In writing his goodbye, Stubblefield noted some of his accomplishments, including Dotsons success, KeAndre Lambert-Smiths Rose Bowl record touchdown catch and the 2022 recruiting class, which included five players who will play receiver in 2023. Cooper saw 47 players earn all-conference accolades and 18 garner all-newcomer honors. All three members of the starting rotation were drafted, making Penn State one of only four schools to accomplish that in 2021. 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. Athletic director Sandy Barbour said that accepting Chambers' resignation is "in the best interest of Penn State, our program and our student-athletes." Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Still, Mr. Paternos talk was not all about the turmoil. I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. Cooper was selected as the 14th head baseball coach in Penn State history on August 9, 2013. 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. Last season, the rotation was filled out by Kyle Virbitsky, Conor Larkin and Bailey Dees. 21 Duke. Yet it was Mr. Paterno who remained the public face of the university. The 2006 edition of the Raiders set six school records and posted the most season wins in five years. When he left, his players gave him a standing ovation. Of this massive deal that Matt Rhule signed just short of three years ago, he is still owed $40 million dollars. You still have things to do.". He met with his team Wednesday in a gathering that players described as emotional. Joes the fall guy.. What are people saying about Sean Clifford as a draft prospect? Parker replaced Corley in January 2019 but left after one season for a promotion at West Virginia. 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. I want to loosen the noose that's around your neck.". In nine seasons starting in 2005, Cooper accumulated a 286-230 record, including a pair of wins over No. 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. Penn State set a program record with 19 triples in 2022, bettering the previous record of 18 in 1986, 2007 and 2010. You have permission to edit this article. If you're interested in submitting a Letter to the Editor, click here. The SEC is projected to have eight teams make the NCAA Tournament, which would be the second-most of any conference in the nation. 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. The Nittany Lions sat third in the conference in batting average (.269). Mr. Paterno was told of his firing by telephone, according to Mr. Surma, who is the chief executive of U.S. Steel. 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. Ohio State has fired longtime baseball coach Greg Beals. Late Wednesday night, Mr. Paterno issued another statement. Will Rosenblatt is a senior majoring in film. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: collegebasketball | pageType: stories | Going through the highlights of the Penn State and State College news so you don't have to. 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). The mood there was boisterous but not angry almost all the students were decked out in Penn State gear. In his recruiting class, the Altoona native was ranked as the second-best pitcher in the state and the 58th pitcher overall. In 49 of 55 games, Penn States starting pitcher was a Pennsylvania native. "I've realized the pain my words and ignorance caused Rasir Bolton and his family and I apologize to Rasir and the Bolton family for what I said," Chambers said. It now raises and spends several million dollars each year for its programs. Sent every Thursday. I appreciate it. Assistant coach Jim Ferry will serve as the interim head coach for the 2020-21 season, the school said. WebEmail Address. Cooper's squad defeated nationally-ranked TCU on the road, topped national-powerhouse Notre Dame in South Bend and was on the brink of an upset against eventual National Champion Oregon State in the NCAA Corvallis Regional. Discovery Company. 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. WebThe official Baseball page for the Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State had two All-Big Ten selections, led by first team selection Matt Wood. ", Speaking outside his home after the press conference, Paterno said: "Right now, I'm not the football coach. Chambers issued a statement of apology to Bolton following publication of The Undefeated's story. "This is a tragedy," Paterno said. They're human beings.". He was a four-year starter and a three-time scholar athlete and Big Ten Academic All-American. Anyone can read what you share. The wins included a 3-2 victory over No. He also produced five Horizon League Players of the Year, one Pitcher of the Year, three Relief Pitchers of the Year and two Newcomers of the Year. Athletic Performance Coach. He never gave much length, though, topping out at around four innings in his starts. 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. It should be a day of reckoning and change. Sandusky founded The Second Mile charity in 1977, working with at-risk youths. 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. I never in a million years thought Id see this.. The committee will be appointed Friday at the board's regular meeting, which Gov. rzb5705@psu.edu. But who will lead this deep and ultra-talented group of pass rushers as well as develop a crucial defensive tackle presence during this season of high expectations? This is a tragedy. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Donate to the Collegian by clicking the button below. 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. section: | slug: northwestern-penn-state-aiming-to-rebound-with-little-time-left | sport: collegebasketball | route: article_single.us | 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. 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. The Daily Collegians Sports Speak Podcast returns this week with a new episode. Penn State also earned a win in each series against Rutgers, No. "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. Now, he'll have his choice of coveted college jobs. From South Carolina comes sophomore Travis Luensmann. Your contribution will help the Collegian provide award winning journalism to the Penn State community and beyond. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Ive never seen Coach Paterno like that in my life, Mr. Morris said. This community has exceeded every expectation. WebRobert Paul Wine, Jr. (born July 13, 1962) is an American former professional baseball player. Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 10, 2022. Gerlotts strong day at the plate continued into the latter stages of the contest, lacing a double into the left field corner. The Department of Education announced Wednesday that it would investigate the universitys handling of the abuse allegations. As Luensmann posted another zero in the top half of the fifth, Hann hurled his own scoreless inning, prompting coach Rob Cooper to reach into his bullpen and bring out senior left-hander Jordan Morales, who retired all three batters he faced in the top of the sixth. John is a great coach and a great man. Jared Jarvi. 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. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. Did not give up an earned run in 15 of 26 appearances and one or less earned run in 22 appearances. Regardless, this is a talented pitcher who should see time for the Nittany Lions in 2022. Head Coach Patrick Chambers, the day after his one-game suspension in January 2019, in talking to me referenced a noose around my neck.. Sophomore Jaden Henline is a name to watch. When it comes to in-house replacements, there isnt much there for the blue and white. In high school, the Pittsburgh native won a PIAA championship at Penn Hills, where he was teammates with Lions cornerback Daequan Hardy. March 1, 2023 1:02 pm ET. Cooper was also a member of the coaching staff for the 2007 and 2009 USA College National teams. He will take over as the head coach for Penn State. The Centre Daily Times first reported that Scott, who has been on the Penn State staff since 2020, would be joining the Detroit Lions staff in an unspecified role. 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. 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. 21 Indiana for their first win over a ranked opponent in three seasons. Senior Kyle Virbitsky paced the Penn State rotation with a 4.17 ERA, five wins, 77.2 innings pitched and 88 strikeouts. The Nittany Lions are No. Going through the highlights of the Penn State and State College news so you don't have to. The thing that stands out the most about DeMell is his pitch arsenal, which goes four deep. It is one of the great sorrows of my life. Rebecca Hall. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. 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. Henline also racked up 22 strikeouts in just 19.1 innings. Penn State men's basketball coach Pat Chambers has resigned from his position, Chambers and the school announced on Wednesday. P.J. In 2007, Wright State enjoyed one of the most prolific offensive seasons in school history as it broke three career records and 11 single-season school records. He would stay in State College after graduating as he became a member of the staff as a graduate assistant. A year ago, the head coach of the Penn State basketball team made a comment about a noose around a players neck. Upon learning about a suspected 2002 assault by Mr. Sandusky on a young boy in the football buildings showers, Mr. Paterno redirected the graduate assistant who witnessed the incident to the athletic director, rather than notifying the police. Biasi became the highest-selected left-handed pitcher in Penn State history, the highest-selected Nittany Lion pitcher overall since 2008 and the highest-selected Nittany Lion overall since 2010. I am disappointed with the Board of Trustees decision, but I have to accept it. Wood was selected in the fourth round (132nd overall) by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2022 MLB Draft. Bolton told The Undefeated that he recalled Chambers saying, "I want to be a stress reliever for you. November 10, 2011 / 11:32 AM Defensive coordinator Tom Bradley will serve as interim coach while Rodney Erickson will be the interim school president. Rhule has Penn State in his blood. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. - 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 Others set off firecrackers from the roofs of buildings, and a television news truck was flipped on its side. The Milwaukee Brewers took the former Penn State catcher in the fourth round of the MLB Draft with the No. 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. He would attend and graduate from State College Area High School before attending Penn State University, where he played linebacker under Joe Paterno. As a freshman last year, Henline appeared in nine games, three of which he started on the bump. Mellott and Shingledecker will likely remain in the bullpen, meaning Penn State will need some breakouts or newcomers to fill its three-man rotation. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Cephas will look to become the top target for projected new starting quarterback Drew Allar this fall. Mr. McQueary testified that he saw Mr. Sandusky having anal sex with the boy. According to the source, the reason for the letter was that the university employee said the board was unable to locate Paterno during the day. Joe Hermitt | AP file photo, The Patriot-News His 88 strikeouts are tied for the 10th-most in a season at Penn State. Sandusky, who retired from Penn State in June 1999, maintained his innocence through his lawyer. They did a good job limiting the long ball, only allowing 31 on the year and also did a decent job of avoiding an excessive amount of walks. Which of these proposed rule changes will actually help speed up college football? 12 in The Associated Press poll. This month, eight Black former football players at the University of Iowa demanded $20 million in compensation and for the firing of multiple coaching officials over racial discrimination. 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. Florida State. 814-272-1711 ext 359. 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. Official Fan Travel and Hospitality Services, Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. Did you encounter any technical issues? If Renners fastball continues to develop, he could become a reliable pitcher for the Nittany Lions. In 2018, Justin Hagenman joined Sal Biasi, Jim Haley and Jack Anderson as recent Nittany Lion draft selections, while fellow pitcher and Cooper's first Penn State recruit signee, Taylor Lehman, signed as a free agent with the Phillies. Published A student yelled, We are Penn State, the frequent rallying cry. 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. There was a problem saving your notification. Morales returned to the mound in the ninth inning and closed the door on Northern Illinois, capping four strong innings out of the bullpen and bringing the Nittany Lions back to .500. Get weekend previews and weekend recaps from The Daily Collegian Sports staff sent to your inbox. Tyler Millen is a men's basketball and baseball reporter for The Daily Collegian. With runners on second and third, Norris strode to the plate looking for his first at bat in a Nittany Lions uniform. But he hopes his son's willingness to speak up will encourage real change throughout the sport. Against Iowa in the Big Ten Tournament, Luensmann struck out seven in 3.1 shutout innings of relief. After a Piacentino walk, Steele smacked a ball into center field to drive home Gerlott and tack on some insurance, extending Penn States lead to 6-1. The 6-foot-1 Cephas racked up 130 catches for just under 2,000 yards and 12 touchdowns over the last two seasons for the Golden Flashes. Penn State continued its strong defensive performance, dialing up a 6-4-3 double play en route to another scoreless inning for Morales. Copyright 2023 STATS LLC and Associated Press. Morales, after transferring from LaSalle, paced PSU with 26 appearances and tallied a 3-0 record with a 3.64 ERA. DeMell was recruited as a two-way player, which complicates the discussion a little. The Nittany Lions continued their success in the classroom with a program-record 19 players earning Academic All-Big Ten accolades. "I am so proud of all our program has accomplished these past nine years, and I will be forever grateful to the Penn State community for its ongoing support," Chambers said in his statement. After a resounding 7-3 victory in the first game of Fridays doubleheader, the Nittany Lions continued their cohesive team play awarding them . 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. Penn State confirmed that Need to Sell? The Nittany Lions ranked sixth in ERA, eighth in strikeouts and eighth in opponent batting average. Penn State coach Pat Chambers resigned Wednesday following an investigation into inappropriate conduct that stemmed from a former player saying that A member of Coopers first full recruiting class, Sal Biasi led Penn State during the 2017 season, earning All-Big Ten second team honors following a career year with 88 strikeouts the most by a Nittany Lion pitcher since 2009 and tied for the ninth-most in a single-season all-time at Penn State. 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. With the benefit of hindsight, I wish I had done more.". Chambers had been suspended for the January 6, 2019, game after shoving a freshman player during a timeout several days earlier. First published on November 10, 2011 / 11:32 AM. They also say they are innocent. Let us know what's going on! A Warner Bros. Penn State tallied 21 games with 10+ strikeouts and 16 games allowing three or less earned runs. The Lions started making gains during Coopers second season in Happy Valley in 2015. These athletes are more than assets. Error! Hey look, get a good night's sleep, study. Joe Hermitt/The Patriot-News, via Associated Press. Error! 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. 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