Penn State's head coaching search was over. And then it wasn't. And then it was again -- maybe. That's about how this week is going. Let me explain.
It stands to reason, then, that Penn State should look at the unranked teams like thirsty bloodhounds, hungry to pick up winnable games in order to fill out that postseason equation. But it wasn't to be last night against Minnesota, and who knows if it ever will be this season. Penn State hung with the Golden Gophers for the entire game, but ultimately came up short, losing 68-65 after leading for most of the second half.
Penn State receiver and State College native Alex Kenney knew that he wasn't returning to the football team in 2014, but that didn't mean he wasn't going to hit the gridiron again. So when Penn State takes on UMass next season during the non conference schedule, at least one player on the opposite side of the field will be familiar.
Stephen Obeng-Agyapong will join John Urschel and Glenn Carson at the East-West Shrine game on January 18.
According to NFL Insider Jason La Canfora, Penn State's search committee has an interview set with 49ers offensive coordinator Greg Roman, although the exact date and location of the search is unknown.
The family of Joe Paterno had a partial victory today as Judge John Leete, ruling over its lawsuit against the NCAA, permitted parts of it to move forward. The family, along with various former coaches, trustees, and players, brought forth a lawsuit challenging various aspects of the NCAA's sanctions against Penn State and their effects on the community.