Despite yet another slow start, the Penn State men's basketball team defeated Marshall on the road 73-69 and improved to 8-1 on the season.
The Penn State men's hockey team brought the brooms along with it to Madison, as the team completed a two-game sweep against the Wisconsin Badgers, winning 4-2 on Saturday and improving to 9-4-2 on the season. It marked the first time in program history the Nittany Lions earned a weekend sweep of a Big Ten team.
Penn State freshman guard Shep Garner has made his fair share of plays through eight games for the Nittany Lions, but what he did last night against Virginia Tech may have been the most memorable one.
The accolades continue to roll in for certain Penn State football players, and this time, it’s the young guns that get the recognition.
Fans have become accustomed to seeing Nyeem Wartman make plays all over the field play in and play out on Saturdays. Wartman plays with such tenacity and aggressiveness, perfectly resembling the mold of a traditional linebacker. In only two seasons of action, Wartman has made his presence felt, thanks to his tireless work ethic and relentless motor. Let’s take a closer look at the player who could very well be the next great Penn State linebacker.
Making it to the NFL is no easy task. From the NFL combine to pro day, players are put under the microscope and subjected to countless physical tests and rigorous interview sessions with team executives. Players endure all of this with the hopes that their performances, paired with college game film, will be enough to have their name be amongst the 256 called on draft day. Cameron Wake, former PSU standout linebacker and 2005 NFL draft hopeful, was one of the many players who had to endure seven rounds of torture, only to watch the draft conclude without their name being called.