then headed to downtown to Beaver Avenue. 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. Sent every Thursday. 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.. The firings came three days before Penn State hosts Nebraska in its final home game of the season, a day usually set aside to honor seniors on the team. Sophomore Matt Wood collected Second Team All-Big Ten honors, batting .295 with four homers and 21 RBI. The source claims a university employee hand-delivered a letter about the firing to the family home a mere 15 minutes prior to the press conference. Mason Mellott warms up on the moundduring Penn State baseball's game against Michigan State on Sunday, May 2nd, 2021 at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park in University Park, Pa. I need to get some of this pressure off you. Now the Nittany Lions will have a new voice leading the room. In his recruiting class, the Altoona native was ranked as the second-best pitcher in the state and the 58th pitcher overall. He was a columnist for The Daily Collegian. Athletic Performance Coach. He revived the program, including victories in the Orange Bowl over Florida State in the 2005 season and the Outback Bowl over Tennessee in the 2006 season. 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. Regardless, this is a talented pitcher who should see time for the Nittany Lions in 2022. Donate to the Collegian by clicking the button below. 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. 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. Sophomore Jaden Henline is a name to watch. In non-conference action, the Nittany Lions wins included a 14-3 victory over NEC Champion LIU, an 8-4 win at West Virginia and a 19-6 win over Pitt in PNC Park, highlighted by a 14-run top of the ninth. 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. The Nittany Lions sat in the middle of the pack in the Big Ten in just about everything. Tired of ads? 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. Molsky is a right-hander from Dillsburg, Pennsylvania. The wins included a 3-2 victory over No. Overall, Ray Bolton said he and his family want coaches to learn from his family's experience. ESPN's Myron Medcalf contributed to this report. "Due to other interactions with Coach, I knew this was no slip of the tongue.". Not shy about stating his ultimate goal of returning Penn State to Omaha in June, the Lions have made significant strides under his leadership. 6 seed in the Big Ten Tournament, picking up a 5-2 win over No. Out of those three, the guy best equipped to be a starter is DeMell, who was ranked as the top right-handed pitcher in Ohio according to perfect game. Penn State is still looking for the mix of coaching and recruiting prowess it hasnt had at the position since Josh Gattis left after the 2017 season. All of that explains why Stubblefield told reporters in December that the Lions were looking to bring in two veteran wideouts as transfers to bolster the room. Not long after the triumph in Taiwan, Cooper received one of the highest honors bestowed in the profession, as he was announced as the Rod Dedeaux USA Baseball Coach of the Year. WebThe official Baseball page for the Penn State Nittany Lions As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Still, Mr. Paternos talk was not all about the turmoil. 2. Shortly after Cooper accepted the PSU head coaching position in 2014, the California native traveled to Taichung, Taiwan to serve as the head coach of USA Baseball's 18U National Team at the IBAF U18 World Cup. 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. Former #Panthers coach Matt Rhule had several opportunities last offseason for big-time college jobs, but he turned them down to stay in Carolina. I appreciate it. 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. A catcher, Wine played parts of two seasons in Major League Baseball for the Houston Astros in 1986 and 1987. But the outrage that we feel is nothing compared to the physical and psychological suffering that allegedly took place. 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. Tayven Kelley and Johnny Piacentino each had four triples, good to tie for eighth-most in a season at PSU. In Big Ten games, Luensmann had a 3.25 ERA, sitting fifth in the conference. Penn State was off to a 10-5 start in 2020 before the COVID-19 pandemic canceled the remainder of the season. In a Twitter post after The Undefeated story was published, Bolton said Chambers never apologized for his word choice. The defensive coordinator Tom Bradley will take over as interim head coach. Tulio was ranked 81st nationally, making him one of the most talented players on this roster. Penn State fired wide receivers coach Taylor Stubblefield on Sunday after three seasons with the program. All the facts arent out, we dont even know hes done anything wrong. 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. 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. This past Sunday, the Longhorns fired fourth-year head coach Tom Herman and hired second-year Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian. Mr. Paterno was told of his firing by telephone, according to Mr. Surma, who is the chief executive of U.S. Steel. Chambers issued a statement of apology to Bolton following publication of The Undefeated's story. Penn State may own the best defensive end group in the Big Ten and beyond in 2023. The thing that stands out the most about DeMell is his pitch arsenal, which goes four deep. Get weekend previews and weekend recaps from The Daily Collegian Sports staff sent to your inbox. From Louisville, Penn State added junior lefty Kellan Tulio. 23 Maryland, Northwestern and Ohio State. There was an error processing your request. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Let us know what's going on! New episode every Wednesday. Chambers resignation comes as more college athletes are speaking up against incidents of racism in their collegiate programs. Assistant coach Jim Ferry will serve as Penn State's interim head coach for the 2020-21 season. 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. During a successful nine-year stint as the head coach at Wright State, seven of his players were drafted, including eventual Major Leaguer Joe Smith, and 12 more signed professional free agent contracts. After Penn State retired a base runner in a rundown, Luensmann fired a strikeout to maintain the blue and whites advantage. 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. After the firings, thousands of students descended on the administration building, shouting, "We want Joe back!" Pat Chambers, who has been the head coach for the Penn State mens basketball team since 2011, resigned on Wednesday. He said anyone who questioned the severity of Chambers' "noose" comment can't use the word in a "positive connotation.". One cameraman repeatedly said, Your campus is going to burn tonight.. Jared Jarvi. 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. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. Shingledecker made 21 appearances, collecting a team-high seven wins, with a 3.10 ERA. Now, after an investigation and new 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. 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 Brett Steinle, President | Email: [email protected] | Tel: (724) 831-4381. Penn State did not reveal any details regarding the new allegations made against Chambers, but did say the allegations surfaced shortly after the publication of The Undefeateds article. Gerlotts strong day at the plate continued into the latter stages of the contest, lacing a double into the left field corner. He would do both of these while earning a degree in politcal science from the school. Many held up cellphones to take pictures and others blew vuvuzelas and air horns. "I would hope that this is more of an anomaly," he said. Penn State coach Pat Chambers resigned Wednesday following an investigation into inappropriate conduct that stemmed from a former player saying that Last season, the Penn State led the Big Ten in doubles (93) and doubles per game (2.21), ranking 10th in the country in doubles per game. PUBLISHED: February 27, 2023 at 10:15 p.m. | UPDATED: February 28, 2023 at 5:05 p.m. I just dont think its right that JoePas losing his job, Corey Davis, a 23-year-old senior studying international politics, said. Watch #OnTheStacks Podcast! He would attend and graduate from State College Area High School before attending Penn State University, where he played linebacker under Joe Paterno. He's covered Penn State football since 1989. The offseason roster also includes Liam Clifford, Malick Meiga and Jaden Dottin, all of whom played sparingly last year. The committee will be appointed Friday at the board's regular meeting, which Gov. The Georgia Bulldogs have really turned things around in year one under head coach Mike White. We're still excited. Angry questions were shouted at Mr. Surma, who responded to them while the other board members sat behind him and to his sides. Success! 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. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. DeMell was recruited as a two-way player, which complicates the discussion a little. The Milwaukee Brewers took the former Penn State catcher in the fourth round of the MLB Draft with the No. 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. The Nittany Lions won Big Ten series against Purdue, Minnesota and Michigan State, sweeping the Spartans. Chambers had been suspended for the January 6, 2019, game after shoving a freshman player during a timeout several days earlier. With runners on second and third, Norris strode to the plate looking for his first at bat in a Nittany Lions uniform. 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. Cooper left Tulane following the 1998 season and returned to Sacramento City College, where he starred in the early 1990's before lettering at Miami in 1993. 2 Alabama erases 17-point deficit, wins SEC, 'Unbelievable night': Irish win Brey's home finale, No. Penn State set a program record with 19 triples in 2022, bettering the previous record of 18 in 1986, 2007 and 2010. Cooper was also a member of the coaching staff for the 2007 and 2009 USA College National teams. - 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 Heading into a promising 2023, Penn States biggest wildcard is at wide receiver. When Penn States board of trustees decided to fire Paterno and part ways with Spanier, Pennsylvanias governor, Tom Corbett, was involved in the discussions as a board member. On the mound, the Nittany Lions pitching staff set a program record with 503 strikeouts. Mr. Paterno has had a contentious relationship with some members of the Board of Trustees. The Buckeyes parted ways with Beals after 12 seasons in Columbus, the athletic department announced Monday. It remains to be seen, though, who will be coaching him. There was an error processing your request. 12 in The Associated Press poll. The Lions 28 wins were a 10-win improvement over the previous season, and its 12 Big Ten wins doubled the 2015 total. "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. The Nittany Lions earned the No. Woods selection makes program history, as he becomes the highest-selected position player in Penn State history, breaking fellow catcher Ben Heaths record of pick No. He was ranked as a top-30 overall recruit in the state of Pennsylvania by Perfect Game and primarily throws a fastball along with his curve. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. The Nittany Lions also ranked 15th with 6.33 hits allowed per nine innings and 18th with a 3.63 strikeout-to-walk ratio. "I would hope coaches see this and make this an anomaly. James Franklin is 2-13 vs AP Top-10 teams at Penn State, including 8 straight losses. The Associated Press contributed to this report. A year ago, the head coach of the Penn State basketball team made a comment about a noose around a players neck. Cooper began his coaching career at national power Miami, spending two seasons (1994-95) as a student/graduate assistant on the Hurricanes' staff. A student yelled, We are Penn State, the frequent rallying cry. Luensmann is a hard thrower, but is still young and only threw 2.1 innings at South Carolina. Wood is the highest-selected position player in program history. 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. 5:25 PM EDT, Fri October 23, 2020. I wish him and his family nothing but the best in the future.. Despite Manny Diaz coming in and having the success he is having, no one else sees State College as a recovery stop. The mood there was boisterous but not angry almost all the students were decked out in Penn State gear. Curley has taken a leave of absence and Schultz has decided to step down. There are also a few freshmen that could end up making a case to join the rotation. As a freshman last year, Henline appeared in nine games, three of which he started on the bump. Barbour said the school will conduct a national search before naming a full-time successor. Published Franklin fired wide receivers coach Taylor Stubblefield in January and replaced him with Marques Hagan. 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, he said in the statement. section: | slug: northwestern-penn-state-aiming-to-rebound-with-little-time-left | sport: collegebasketball | route: article_single.us | Penn State is 8-1 this year, with its only loss to powerhouse Alabama. Gerlott pushed the envelope for the blue and white, boasting a 3-5 mark at the plate and driving in three runs that proved to be the difference in the early innings. Penn State wasnt terrible on the mound last year, but it wasn't great either. Which 16 teams should you buy or fade ahead of March Madness? 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. He was named the Horizon League Coach of the Year in 2010 and 2011. After Penn State retired a base runner in a rundown, Luensmann fired a strikeout to maintain the blue and whites advantage. This is a tragedy. PSU's Chambers resigns after probe into conduct, Sizing up the player of the year winners in all 32 Division I men's conferences, No. I would like to thank John for everything he has contributed to our program over the past three years, Franklin said in a statement. 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