More promising player news for 2014: QB Christian Hackenberg and CB Jordan Lucas were named to the 2014 Maxwell and Bednarik Award Watchlists today.
If the Sandusky scandal cost Penn State respect in the commonwealth, it's safe to say it's been restored: A recent Harper Poll showed that Penn State is the most respected university in the commonwealth after it garnered 24 percent of the state's voting.
It ruffled some feathers around here when Bill O'Brien added names to the backs of the venerated white and blue, but the national media didn't seem to mind.
Penn Staters will be happy to know that current quarterback commit Brandon Wimbush is turning lots of scouts' heads in this summer's iteration of the Elite 11 quarterback competition.
Amazing news on this 4th of July: Rock legends The Beach Boys are playing at the Bryce Jordan Center at 8 p.m. Oct. 29.
America's World Cup run might be over, but at least our patriotism has another chance to be put on display today. If you're in State College for Independence Day, the annual 4th Fest celebration will be impossible to miss. As usual, it's equipped with a full slate of events for Freedom Day. Here's your quick guide to the event so you know what to expect.