Wilkes-Barre, PA News, Obituaries, classifieds, and Sports, Penn State fires WR coach Stubblefield, adds top target Cephas from portal, Augustus is 1st female athlete with statue on LSU campus, AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2023: Shelton part of growing crop of US men. 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. 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. Ohio State has fired longtime baseball coach Greg Beals. The Lions 28 wins were a 10-win improvement over the previous season, and its 12 Big Ten wins doubled the 2015 total. After meeting Tuesday, the board said it would appoint a committee to investigate the "circumstances" that resulted in the indictment of Sandusky, and of Curley and Schultz. Ive never seen Coach Paterno like that in my life, Mr. Morris said. Paterno notified the athletic director, Tim Curley, and a vice president, Gary Schultz. Tired of ads? 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. Penn State fired wide receivers coach Taylor Stubblefield on Sunday after three seasons with the program. Chambers had been the head coach at Penn State since 2011, and he led the Nittany Lions to a 26-win season in 2017-18. 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. Now, he'll have his choice of coveted college jobs. "The Penn State board of trustees tonight decided it is in the best interest of the university to have a change in leadership to deal with the difficult issues that we are facing," Surma said. 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. Wood became the fifth All-Big Ten selection under Cooper. rzb5705@psu.edu. Penn State announced the move at 7:30 p.m. It now raises and spends several million dollars each year for its programs. The Georgia Bulldogs have really turned things around in year one under head coach Mike White. His 88 strikeouts are tied for the 10th-most in a season at Penn State. Sophomore Matt Wood collected Second Team All-Big Ten honors, batting .295 with four homers and 21 RBI. The Nittany Lions finished the 2021 season with an 18-24 record, playing against exclusively Big Ten opponents. He would stay in State College after graduating as he became a member of the staff as a graduate assistant. Diaz was named Penn State's new defensive coordinator Saturday, four days after being fired as head coach at Miami. At 6-foot-4, he fits the stereotypical mold of a classic starting pitcher. 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. "I would hope coaches see this and make this an anomaly. P.J. Many held up cellphones to take pictures and others blew vuvuzelas and air horns. 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. Let us know what's going on! Cooper was also a member of the coaching staff for the 2007 and 2009 USA College National teams. Rebecca Hall. He previously worked at the Standard-Speaker in Hazleton, where he was raised. 6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. I just dont think its right that JoePas losing his job, Corey Davis, a 23-year-old senior studying international politics, said. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of STATS LLC and Associated Press is strictly prohibited. Click here to place a classified ad. Not shy about stating his ultimate goal of returning Penn State to Omaha in June, the Lions have made significant strides under his leadership. 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. Hes got a fastball that topped out at 94 mph in high school, a changeup, plus two breaking balls. Cooper began his coaching career at national power Miami, spending two seasons (1994-95) as a student/graduate assistant on the Hurricanes' staff. It has a chance to play in the Big Ten championship game Dec. 3 in Indianapolis, with a Rose Bowl bid on the line. You play good teams," Wildcats coach Chris Collins said after the 75-59 loss to Maryland. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 10, 2022. 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. 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 He can sit out this year and wait for a college job that he likes to open and take advantage of it. With runners on second and third, Norris strode to the plate looking for his first at bat in a Nittany Lions uniform. You still have things to do.". If Renners fastball continues to develop, he could become a reliable pitcher for the Nittany Lions. Penn State baseball kicks off weekend with comfortable win over Northern Illinois, Andrew Buckman & Joel Haas | The Daily Collegian, Penn State baseball heads to North Carolina for 4-game stint against 3 teams, Penn State softball cruises to shutout victory over Charlotte to open Queen City Classic, Great pitching leads Penn State baseball to 2nd win of the day against Northern Illinois, Shooting the breeze with womens basketball point guard Shay Ciezki | Voices of the Valley. Rodney A. Erickson,the executive vice president and provost, will serve as acting president. Behind Biasi, Penn State improved its win total by seven from the prior season, including a win over No. Please check your email for a confirmation. At this moment the Board of Trustees should not spend a single minute discussing my status, Mr. Paterno said in his statement. Penn State hit 34 home runs, its most since 2012, and had five players with four or more homers. Shingledecker paced PSU with seven wins, while Morales led the staff with 26 appearances. And I've got to get used to that. 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. The Nittany Lions attended academic lectures and toured Havana, becoming the first NCAA Division I team to compete against a Cuban National Series team, the first U.S. team at any level to defeat a Cuban National Series team, the first U.S. baseball team to play in Cuba since restoration of diplomatic ties with Cuba, the second NCAA team to play in Cuba since restoration of diplomatic ties (Coastal Carolina men's basketball, August 2015) and the fifth NCAA Division I baseball team to compete in post-revolutionary Cuba. 814-272-1711 ext 359. The Buckeyes parted ways with Beals after 12 seasons in Columbus, the athletic department announced Monday. There was a problem saving your notification. Looking back at Jahan Dotson's 2022 NFL Combine numbers. Sent every Thursday. 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. In high school, the Pittsburgh native won a PIAA championship at Penn Hills, where he was teammates with Lions cornerback Daequan Hardy. All three members of the starting rotation were drafted, making Penn State one of only four schools to accomplish that in 2021. All three were drafted by MLB organizations, leaving Penn State with some holes to fill. Bailey Deeswas drafted in the 18th round (543rd overall) by the New York Yankees. Did you encounter any technical issues? "I failed to comprehend the experiences of others, and the reference I made was hurtful, insensitive and unacceptable. Bolton discussed the situation in a report published by ESPNs The Undefeated, detailing the ways in which Bolton said he experienced racism while at Penn State. 814-272-1711 ext 359. "The past several days have been absolutely terrible for the entire Penn State community. Ross Oeder was named the Horizon League Player of the Year and garnered second-team All-America Honors. It is one of the great sorrows of my life. I would like to thank Taylor for his efforts during his time with Penn State but feel it is in our programs best interest to make a change at this time, coach James Franklin said in a statement. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 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. A grand jury said that Mr. Spanier, the universitys president since 1995, was made aware of a report of an incident involving Mr. Sandusky. After a resounding 7-3 victory in the first game of Fridays doubleheader, the Nittany Lions continued their cohesive team play awarding them . 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. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much Angry questions were shouted at Mr. Surma, who responded to them while the other board members sat behind him and to his sides. "The new allegations surfaced shortly after The Undefeated's article and a review was conducted jointly by Penn State's Affirmative Action and Athletics Integrity offices," Penn State said in its statement. Before Anderson's selection in 2016, just one Penn State pitcher had been taken in the previous six years. Penn State had four players drafted from the 2021 squad. 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). Despite Manny Diaz coming in and having the success he is having, no one else sees State College as a recovery stop. He would attend and graduate from State College Area High School before attending Penn State University, where he played linebacker under Joe Paterno. "You give your life to this place and that's how you're treated," the source said. Wood was selected in the fourth round (132nd overall) by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2022 MLB Draft. A tragedy occurred, and we all have to have patience to let the legal process proceed. On the mound,Penn State ranked sixth in the NCAA with a 1.01 WHIP and also eighth with a 2.16 team ERA. Pat Chambers, who has been the head coach for the Penn State mens basketball team since 2011, resigned on Wednesday. He is married to his wife, Maureen, and has two sons, Jake and Tyson. 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. He replaces Brent Pry, who was named head "Season's not over," Penn State coach Micah Shrewsberry said. He held opponents without an earned run in 12 of his 21 outings. Koenning apologized in a statement to Martin, writing that he never intended to be offensive or insensitive. "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. 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. 22, 2022. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - 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 growing furor over how the school handled child sex abuse allegations against an assistant coach. 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. New episode every Wednesday. 18 Michigan on March 26 and a series sweep over Michigan State in which Penn State out-scored the Spartans, 39-13. The Nittany Lions continued their success in the classroom with a program-record 19 players earning Academic All-Big Ten accolades. Follow Nittany Lions Wire on Twitter and like us on Facebook for continuing Penn State coverage and discussion. 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. The Lions top two receivers from 2022, Parker Washington and Mitchell Tinsley, are off to the NFL. He collected 60 strikeouts and allowed only 12 walks. 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. The bag is not completely empty, though. Mr. Paterno declined, and the moment was looked at in the narrative of Paternos career as an instance of his overcoming adversity. 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. In 2010, the Raiders won the Horizon League regular-season title with a mark of 17-6, the first regular-season conference crown for the program since the 1997 squad won the Midwestern Collegiate Conference title. Penn State President Graham Spanier, left, and Joe Paterno's tenure at Penn State came to an abrupt end Wednesday night. You can talk to me about anything. 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. Tulio was ranked 81st nationally, making him one of the most talented players on this roster. Penn State continued its strong defensive performance, dialing up a 6-4-3 double play en route to another scoreless inning for Morales. 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. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. The lefty recorded 60 strikeouts and only 18 walks. 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. Penn State men's basketball coach Pat Chambers has resigned from his position, Chambers and the school announced on Wednesday. Chambers resignation comes as more college athletes are speaking up against incidents of racism in their collegiate programs. 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. 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 night in the wake of a sexual abuse scandal involving a prominent former assistant coach and the universitys failure to act to halt further harm. Rich Scarcella joined the Reading Eagle staff in 1986. The blue and white took on Michigan State transfer and junior right-handed pitcher Dominic Hann. He would do both of these while earning a degree in politcal science from the school. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. You have permission to edit this article. All the facts arent out, we dont even know hes done anything wrong. Matt Wood is one step closer to The Show. Camren Wynter (16 points) and Jalen Pickett (11 points) were the only two Nittany Lions to score in double figures against Rutgers. And potentially a new top receiver as well. Penn State men's basketball coach Pat Chambers has resigned from his position, Chambers and the school announced on Wednesday. The four selections were double of any other Pennsylvania school and three of the draftees are Pennsylvania natives. The 2007 team earned a silver medal at the Pan Am Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. As my time at Penn State has drawn to a close, I want to extend a debt of gratitude to all of my players for trusting me, buying in, allowing me to coach them, and for giving me their all, Stubblefield wrote on social media. We're still excited. Boo Buie (17.2 points, 4.5 assists per game) and Chase Audige (14.6 points, 2.8 assists) guide Northwestern. His 6.32 hits allowed per nine innings were the fewest in the conference, his ERA ranked fourth in the Big Ten, and he was one of the top strikeout pitchers during the regular season, ranking second in the Big Ten, 33rd nationally and fifth in a single-season in Penn State history. He's covered Penn State football since 1989. 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. The 2019 season concluded with Penn States largest draft class since 2012, headlined by Dante Biasis selection in the sixth round by the Kansas City Royals. Defensive coordinator Tom Bradley will serve as interim coach while Rodney Erickson will be the interim school president. 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