From de facto offensive coordinator to scapegoat, Christian Hackenberg needs to shed hats to succeed. At practice on Saturday, he wore one hat, that of an elite level athlete. And in a perfect world, that's the only hat anyone in his corner wants him wearing.
Big plays are a big deal for Penn State. Especially in 2014, when the Nittany Lion offense had a small number of them. Forty-five in 13 games, to be exact. That’s why, on Saturday afternoon, James Franklin was yacking it up about wide receiver DeAndre Thompkins.
James Franklin, Wedding Crasher: Our football coach surprised a Penn State-themed wedding party this past weekend.
After making too many non-football promises last season, James Franklin is preparing for his second year on the job by revamping his spring schedule in an effort to focus on all football, all the time.
Change occurs each year in college football; players graduate or leave for the NFL Draft, while recruits and experienced players alike step into the mix in an effort to earn their stripes and forge their own path. Here is all you'll need to know as the Nittany Lions begin spring practices.
James Franklin and Co. continue to reap the in-state benefits, landing yet another prominent prospect from the state of Pennsylvania. Penn State secured a verbal commitment from the nation's No. 1 center for the class of 2016 in Connor McGovern (Lake Lehman Senior/Lehman, Pa).