John Donovan, beginning his second year under James Franklin, didn't really address last year's struggles at last week's preseason media day, and elected instead to further an established coaching platitude: He's going to trust his process, and take things one step at a time.
Widely considered one of the top defensive coordinators in the country, Shoop remained put in Happy Valley after engaging in discussions with LSU for the same position. In his second year at Penn State, there's good reason to believe that Penn State's defense could springboard off last year's effort and reach greater heights.
Penn State is known for having one of the largest alumni networks in the world, and that stays true in the NFL. 32 Nittany Lions have made their way into NFL training camps, and whether it's their first year or 11th, they're all looking forward to getting this season underway.
Penn State has seen its fair share of legendary runners over the course of the school's history, but in 2015, one seasoned back with the starting job seemingly locked up wants to try his luck at putting his name up with some of the greats.
Fans who got used to Sam Ficken's 6-foot-2, 186-pound frame kicking the ball through the uprights are in for a surprise if Joe "The Big Toe" Julius wins the starting spot next season.
Mark your calendars and get your tents ready -- Nittanyville has announced that its annual week-long campout will be held the week of Penn State's matchup with Rutgers.