
Since construction wrapped up earlier this year, the HUB lawn is in the beginning stages of returning to its former glory. The brown dirt formerly infested with construction equipment is now littered with grass seed, meaning it should be completely restored by the time classes resume in the fall. incoming freshmen, sophomores, and juniors -- like myself -- will now be able to experience the HUB Lawn and all that it entails, instead of passing by a giant, fenced eyesore en route to class.

Penn State made a slight change to its iconic football uniform, and no, the colors pink and black won't be implemented.
Well, CBS Sports seems to have ended the age-old debate of who the best college football team in the state of Pennsylvania really is. CBS Sports college football writers Jerry Hinnen and Robby Kalland collaborated to pinpoint the best college football team in each state headed into 2015, bestowing the honor of best team in Pennsylvania to its rightful owners.

Widely considered one of the top defensive coordinators in the country, Shoop remained put in Happy Valley after engaging in discussions with LSU for the same position. In his second year at Penn State, there's good reason to believe that Penn State's defense could springboard off last year's effort and reach greater heights.

DeAndre Thompkins and his coaches are all excited to see him supplement the already deep wide receiver corps, in addition to competing for the starting kick/punt returner spot.

Junior quarterback Christian Hackenberg took the podium Thursday, discussing a number of topics ranging from his comfort level going into 2015-16, how he's prepared for the upcoming season, and much more. He did not, however, speak on his future past this season -- referring to his eventual NFL career -- beginning with a statement asking the media to kindly refrain from asking any questions of the nature.