Larry Johnson, Penn State's beloved defensive line coach, has officially decided to throw his hat into the head coaching mix a source tells Onward State.
Allen Robinson declared himself eligible for the NFL Draft today.
2013 was an interesting year. As a hyper informed and far-too-cynical student deeply invested in the Penn State community, I know a thing or two about all the dumb, obnoxious, and generally awful things that happened here this year. This is the Worst Penn State Things List of 2013.
Within hours of news breaking that Bill O'Brien will leave Penn State for the Houston Texans, one of the members of his coaching staff has also decided to leave the program. Assistant head coach and wide receivers coach Stan Hixon will join O'Brien in Houston, causing two of his commits to publicly reconsider other options.
One of Penn State's most beloved football coaches has received a temporary promotion. Longtime defensive line coach Larry Johnson has reportedly be named the team's interim head coach, according to PennLive's Bob Flounders.
Penn State has had a long-standing tradition of sending quality players to the NFL, and the 2013 season was no exception. Highlighted by Pro Bowl-worthy performances by NaVorro Bowman, Cameron Wake, and Tamba Hali, all 25 former Nittany Lions on NFL rosters in 2013 represented the Blue and White with pride and honor.