In this episode of Onward Takes, Jacob Abrams and Ben Rappaport talk about the future of Penn State Basketball with the recent signing of four-star recruit Tony Carr. The guys also discuss D.J. Newbill's decision to play in France, and give their takes on the Return to Rec Hall along with some other significant games on the schedule for the Nittany Lions.
Jim Scheid wore No. 23 in college when he won the 1977 National Championship with the Wisconsin Badgers. His son Eric has won No. 19 throughout his Penn State career, but will honor his father with a switch to No. 23.
Penn State men's basketball released its non-conference schedule, and hoops fans can rejoice -- the team will be making a Return to Rec this winter, facing Canisius and UL-Monroe on Dec. 10 and 12, respectively.
Penn State just signed the top recruit in the state of Pennsylvania. If you didn't know any better, you'd think that "Penn State" refers to James Franklin and his football program. Times sure are changing, because "Penn State" refers to Pat Chambers and the basketball program he's attempting to rebuild. Has it sunk in yet? Just for good measure, read that opening sentence one more time.
After a successful season of Penn State Futbol last year, the men and women's teams are ready to get to work. Both teams were ranked as two of the top teams in the nation in preseason polls, as the women rank sixth and the men sit at at No. 23.
According to sources familiar with the situation, Buffalo Sabres Vice President of hockey-related business Joe Battista is leaving his position with the team to spend more time with his family in Pennsylvania.