Derrick Williams would go on to play two season in the NFL with the Detroit Lions. But now, according to a recent interview with WTAJ, Williams is calling it quits on a pro career and moving back close to Happy Valley in the hopes of becoming a football analyst for Penn State.
Defensive end Brad Bars ruptured his achilles tendon earlier this week during a workout, which will cause him to miss the entire 2013 football season, the program announced Thursday afternoon through a press release. Bars' rehabilitation is expected to take 4-6 months, according to the team's physician, Dr. Peter Seidenberg. Bars will be operated on by the team's orthopedic physician, Dr. Scott Lynch, within the coming days.
Penn Staters continue to be named to preseason watch lists, as running back Zach Zwinak has been named to the Doak Walker Award Watch List.
Those wondering why Allen Robinson has not appeared on any preseason award watch lists need no longer complain.
Glenn Carson, Kyle Carter and John Urschel have been named to the Butkus, Mackey and Lombardi Award watch lists, respectively. The trio joins teammates Deion Barnes and Zach Zwinak as members of the Nittany Lions to be put on preseason lists.
Penn State is offering a number of "special" travel packages through the Alumni Association and Anthony Travel for the Ireland game. But don't be bamboozled! As some students noted on Twitter, the prices for the Official Penn State Tour are exuberantly high and you should not pay them.