A week after instructing prospective college quarterbacks at the Elite 11 Finals, Christian Hackenberg flew down south to the Manning Passing Academy to teach even more young passers. Yes, THE Manning Passing Academy.
Penn State football's Lift for Life brought the all-time total to more than $1.12 million raised for kidney cancer awareness and research since 2003. The event raised $120,000 on Saturday.
The ever progressive thinking James Franklin has compiled quite the 2016 recruiting class -- one that ranks in the top-10 nationally. However, with the commitment of 2017 quarterback Sean Clifford (St. Xavier/Cincinnati, OH), Franklin proved that it's never too early to think down the road.
It's a shame to see Sam Ficken leave, but it's great to see Quinn Nordin take his place.
Senior center Angelo Mangiro is a candidate for the Rimington Trophy for the Most Outstanding Center in Division I, while his teammate and fellow redshirt senior, Kyle Carter, is a contender for the Mackey Award for the Most Outstanding Tight End.