The junior linebacker -- who has played running back, safety, and even fielded kicks during his time in Happy Valley -- earned himself an athletic scholarship from the coaching staff yesterday, meaning he'll be continuing his education on the university's dollar.
Penn State football has always been recognized for continuing a tradition of excellence on the gridiron, while producing quality young men committed to serving a higher cause in participating in something bigger than themselves. Scores of talented players made a name for themselves donning the blue and white, but not every player collegiate stardom transferred to the next level. Take a look at some of the most notable Penn State stars that developed into NFL busts.
Leah Still, media darling and four-year-old daughter of former Penn State All-American defensive tackle Devon Still, was a special guest at Temple University's spring football game Saturday afternoon.
Through the camp, high school teams will get an opportunity to learn from Penn State's esteemed coaching staff and will compete against some of the best high school players in the nation.
If you don't know the name Carl Nassib by now, get ready to hear it quite a lot this fall. Nassib is a fifth-year senior defensive end ready to take up the burden as a key sack contributor to the Nittany Lion's defense. But there is more to Nassib than his 6-foot-6, 270-pound frame.
Penn State's traveling back to the Horseshoe for another primetime nationally televised tilt. The Nittany Lions will meet Ohio State on Oct. 17 at 8:00 p.m. on either ABC, ESPN, or ESPN2, the network announced today.