He may not yet be 20, he may have been on campus for less than a full calendar year, but Christian Hackenberg is bright. No doubt about it. There is a tangible confidence that flickers through his eyes when he looks at you to hear your question and an equally calculated answer when he responds.
Thomas Holley, a top rated defensive tackle, has decommitted from Penn State and flipped his commitment to Florida.
From the New Years Eve announcement that Bill O’Brien was gone, until James Franklin’s first press conference on Saturday, fans following Penn State football have been in a frenzy. The rumor mill ran rampant, Twitter couldn't seem to update quick enough, and it didn't take long to be come disillusioned with the whole process. But our thirst for information and emotional connection pales in comparison to what it must've been like to be a Pen State football player through it all.
James Franklin made several media stops yesterday, giving his first interviews to members of the national media since becoming Penn State's head coach less than a week ago. His first stop was a nearly eight-and-a-half minute appearance on the nationally-syndicated radio program The Dan Patrick Show, hosted by former ESPN anchor Dan Patrick.
We all knew and loved @evilbillobrien, but his time had come. The departure of O'Brien and arrival of James Franklin meant it was time for the beloved account to undergo some rebranding. After a brief period of mourning under the name "Former EBOB," the account is back under the name @JamesFrankwin and we got the man behind the account to answer 10 more questions.
Penn State's athletic department announced a new variable system for football tickets today; in other words, ticket prices for primetime opponents will increase, while ticket prices for lesser opponents will decrease.