Penn State back-up quarterback D.J. Crook followed the lead of Michael O'Connor today, announcing via Twitter that he will transfer to Albany of the FCS.
For the second year in a row, James Franklin will appear on ESPN in advance of the national championship game. He'll join a coaches roundtable Thursday and tape segments for Sunday's Championship Drive.
After a brief scare over the past week, it appears that Penn State defensive coordinator Bob Shoop will be staying in Happy Valley after all. Shoop was connected to the vacant LSU defensive coordinator position and was reportedly on the short list for the job.
As I'm sure all of you are aware, the college football season (and by extension, bowl season) is not officially over yet. Oregon and Ohio State are playing for the National Championship on Monday, January 12th. However, the Associated Press has already named its All-Bowl team for this season, featuring one Nittany Lion with a flair for the dramatic.
Junior tight end Jesse James will forgo his senior season to enter the 2015 NFL Draft, joining offensive tackle Donovan Smith and defensive end Deion Barnes as the other Nittany Lions to forfeit a final year of eligibility to enter the professional ranks.
Two of Penn State's most outstanding offensive linemen will be given a chance to showcase their skillsets and boost their NFL Draft stock in two of the most distinguished collegiate all-star contests in the months leading up to the draft. Smith has accepted an invitation to play in the Senior Bowl, while Dieffenbach was added to the East-West Shrine Game roster.