After sweeping its opening tournament, Penn State looked to keep it going in the Queen City Classic against Charlotte. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Cooper steered Team USA to an 8-1 record in World Cup play, including seven consecutive victories to win the gold medal. The Huskies put together their first threat of the contest in the top of the second. The Nittany Lions also won two series against Rutgers. Watch #OnTheStacks Podcast! Joes the fall guy.. He never gave much length, though, topping out at around four innings in his starts. With runners on second and third, Norris strode to the plate looking for his first at bat in a Nittany Lions uniform. Cephas will look to become the top target for projected new starting quarterback Drew Allar this fall. Not shy about stating his ultimate goal of returning Penn State to Omaha in June, the Lions have made significant strides under his leadership. Tom Corbett said he plans to attend, and will examine "what failures occurred and who is responsible and what measures are necessary to ensure" similar mistakes aren't made in the future. Paterno has 409 victories a record for major college football won two national titles and guided five teams to unbeaten, untied seasons. And I've got to get used to that. Copyright 2023 STATS LLC and Associated Press. At 6-foot-4, he fits the stereotypical mold of a classic starting pitcher. Freshmen, transfers key to Penn State baseball filling out starting rotation, Andrew Buckman & Joel Haas | The Daily Collegian, Penn State All-Sports Museum hosting its 12th annual Trick or Treak Night, Evaluating Penn State mens basketballs offseason additions | Collegian Sports Speak Podcast, Shooting the breeze with womens basketball point guard Shay Ciezki | Voices of the Valley. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Earlier in the summer, Kerry Martin Jr., a football player at West Virginia University, detailed the mistreatment he and others received from defensive coordinator Vic Koenning, who was placed on administrative leave before mutually parting ways with the school. "Anyone who has ever coached -- especially at this level -- knows the exceptional amount of energy and focus it takes to deliver each and every day. The Buckeyes parted ways with Beals after 12 seasons in Columbus, the athletic department announced Monday. Last season, the rotation was filled out by Kyle Virbitsky, Conor Larkin and Bailey Dees. Now, after an investigation and new allegations of inappropriate conduct, the head coach has resigned. With the benefit of hindsight, I wish I had done more.". If you're interested in submitting a Letter to the Editor, click here. "Season's not over," Penn State coach Micah Shrewsberry said. According to the source, the reason for the letter was that the university employee said the board was unable to locate Paterno during the day. Hes got a fastball that topped out at 94 mph in high school, a changeup, plus two breaking balls. Penn State had won three in a row prior to that setback. Rebecca Hall. Paterno is listed on The Second Mile's website as a member of its honorary board of directors, a group that includes business executives, golfing great Arnold Palmer and several NFL Hall of Famers and coaches, including retired Pittsburgh Steelers stars Jack Ham and Franco Harris. Wood became the fifth All-Big Ten selection under Cooper. WebThe official Baseball page for the Penn State Nittany Lions The Wildcats (20-9, 11-7 Big Ten) famously have only advanced to the NCAA Tournament one time -- in 2017 -- but things are looking positive for the school to land a second berth in the Big Dance. A grand jury said that Mr. Spanier, the universitys president since 1995, was made aware of a report of an incident involving Mr. Sandusky. A noose around my neck is why I left Penn State, Bolton wrote in a tweet in July. At this point, if he were to take a job, I would have to imagine it is there. Did you encounter any technical issues? I appreciate the outpouring of support but want to emphasize that everyone should remain calm and please respect the university, its property and all that we value. The coaches have noted they love his stuff, and he was a top-500 recruit nationally according to Perfect Game. I want to loosen the noose that's around your neck.". - In a massive shakeup, Penn State football coach Joe Paterno and school president Graham Spanier were fired Wednesday night by the board of trustees amid the Stephon Morris, a junior cornerback, said Paterno was near tears when he told the team he was leaving. Cooper brought an accomplished resume to Penn State that included three NCAA Tournament appearances as a head coach at Wright State and five more at various stops as an assistant coach, including two trips to the College World Series with Miami (Florida). The Nittany Lions attended academic lectures and toured Havana, becoming the first NCAA Division I team to compete against a Cuban National Series team, the first U.S. team at any level to defeat a Cuban National Series team, the first U.S. baseball team to play in Cuba since restoration of diplomatic ties with Cuba, the second NCAA team to play in Cuba since restoration of diplomatic ties (Coastal Carolina men's basketball, August 2015) and the fifth NCAA Division I baseball team to compete in post-revolutionary Cuba. Penn State continued its strong defensive performance, dialing up a 6-4-3 double play en route to another scoreless inning for Morales. Just a month before the start of the season, Penn State men's basketball coach Pat Chambers is stepping down from his position, the school announced Wednesday. Junior Justin Williams hit .302 and paced Penn State with 48 hits. Andrew Harbaugh. Wood was PSUs first All-Big Ten first-team selection since Jordan Steranka in 2012) and Penn States 16th first team selection in program history and the third catcher to earn first team honors. It remains to be seen, though, who will be coaching him. Cooper was twice named the Horizon League Coach of the Year and guided Wright State to three league tournament championships and two regular-season championships after the team suffered six losing seasons in the seven years before his arrival. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. ", Speaking outside his home after the press conference, Paterno said: "Right now, I'm not the football coach. The Nittany Lions are No. Fourteen of the 20 players on the 2007 team reached the Major Leagues, including 2013 All-Star Pedro Alvarez. Mr. Paterno has had a contentious relationship with some members of the Board of Trustees. 1-ranked opponents Virginia (3/5/10) and Georgia (3/24/09). In 2007, Wright State enjoyed one of the most prolific offensive seasons in school history as it broke three career records and 11 single-season school records. He last played professional baseball in 1990. Penn State President Graham Spanier, left, and Joe Paterno's tenure at Penn State came to an abrupt end Wednesday night. He is married to his wife, Maureen, and has two sons, Jake and Tyson. Spencer spent two seasons there before joining the Florida staff. Joe Hermitt | AP file photo, The Patriot-News. SCNext Top 25: Ranking the best high school boys' basketball teams in the 2022-23 season, Bolton: Transfer from PSU over 'noose' remark. The offseason roster also includes Liam Clifford, Malick Meiga and Jaden Dottin, all of whom played sparingly last year. Penn State fired wide receivers coach Taylor Stubblefield on Sunday after three seasons with the program. He posted a 2.55 earned run average with 102 strikeouts in 74.0 innings over 14 starts. Coopers choice to give him a few starts as a freshman indicates he thinks there might be potential with Henline, and with every spot up for grabs, the sophomore should be squarely in that discussion. 2 Alabama erases 17-point deficit, wins SEC, 'Unbelievable night': Irish win Brey's home finale, No. WebThe Penn State Baseball Club | the.psbc@gmail.com. Tulio was ranked 81st nationally, making him one of the most talented players on this roster. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. All in all, Nebraska seems like a perfect fit. After the firings, thousands of students descended on the administration building, shouting, "We want Joe back!" In his recruiting class, the Altoona native was ranked as the second-best pitcher in the state and the 58th pitcher overall. Yet the board unanimously declined to let him finish out the season, his 46th as the head football coach and his 62nd over all at the college. I just dont think its right that JoePas losing his job, Corey Davis, a 23-year-old senior studying international politics, said. Lastly, to the community who has supported my wife and son through her fathers recent illness and passing on Friday, there is no way we can ever adequately thank you. Cooper earned his bachelor's degree in psychology from Miami in 1994 and a master's in sports sciences/administration from Miami in 1996. Get weekend previews and weekend recaps from The Daily Collegian Sports staff sent to your inbox. Defensive line coach John Scott Jr. is leaving Penn State, Nittany Lions football coach James Franklin confirmed Monday night. Mr. McQueary testified that he saw Mr. Sandusky having anal sex with the boy. Pat Chambers, who has been the head coach for the Penn State mens basketball team since 2011, resigned on Wednesday. Bolton left Penn State after the 2018-19 season for Iowa State, with little explanation at the time. Ray Bolton, the father of Rasir Bolton, said there are "no real winners" after Chambers' resignation. His 12.41 strikeouts per inning also ranked second in the Big Ten. Sign up today! If hes spending a lot of time swinging the bat, it may make it harder for him to be built up and managed like a starter, but the raw tools and talent are there. Let us know what's going on! The junior catcher won the Big Ten batting average title in the regular season (.395) and led the Nittany Lions in average (.379), hits (75), runs (55), homers (12), RBI (53), total bases (132), slugging percentage (.667), on-base percentage (.480) and walks (36). The Nittany Lions defeated the Spartans 5-3. With the benefit of hindsight, I wish I had done more.. At Colorado State University, all football-related activities were paused indefinitely after allegations of racism and verbal abuse from within the Rams athletic administration and in the football program specifically came to light in August. Curley has taken a leave of absence and Schultz has decided to step down. He succeeded Gattis, David Corley and Gerad Parker. Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 10, 2022. Bolton told The Undefeated that he recalled Chambers saying, "I want to be a stress reliever for you. All Rights Reserved. The fact that Luensmann made an SEC roster and saw time is impressive within itself, but there are still a lot of unknowns about the sophomore. "It is one of the great sorrows of my life. Threw six innings and allowed no earned runs against Purdue (4/16) and Minnesota (4/23). A member of Coopers first full recruiting class, Sal Biasi led Penn State during the 2017 season, earning All-Big Ten second team honors following a career year with 88 strikeouts the most by a Nittany Lion pitcher since 2009 and tied for the ninth-most in a single-season all-time at Penn State. The Nittany Lions extended their lead in the bottom of second, as Bramley got on base for the second time in as many innings after lacing a single back up the middle to score Duke graduate student transfer Grant Norris. He will take over as the head coach for Penn State. The 2007 team earned a silver medal at the Pan Am Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Against Iowa in the Big Ten Tournament, Luensmann struck out seven in 3.1 shutout innings of relief. If you're interested in submitting a Letter to the Editor, click here. Chambers said in a statement provided to ESPN that he made the decision to take "a break to re-set and chart our path forward.". James Franklin is 2-13 vs AP Top-10 teams at Penn State, including 8 straight losses. The Penguins defeated the Nittany Lions 2-1. A perennial power of the Mid-Continent Conference (now Summit League), ORU advanced to the finals of the NCAA Austin Regional in 2004, beating TCU twice before falling to Texas, 7-3 and 7-5. Before arriving at Wright State, Cooper served as the hitting coach, recruiting coordinator and bench coach at Oral Roberts University. Penn State also earned a win in each series against Rutgers, No. Published On the mound, the Nittany Lions pitching staff set a program record with 503 strikeouts. Northern Illinois would not go without a fight as Troy transfer and junior outfielder Colin Summerhill stroked one to the gap, scoring two Huskies and cutting the Penn State lead to four. He can sit out this year and wait for a college job that he likes to open and take advantage of it. During a successful nine-year stint as the head coach at Wright State, seven of his players were drafted, including eventual Major Leaguer Joe Smith, and 12 more signed professional free agent contracts. Penn State had two All-Big Ten selections, led by first team selection Matt Wood. Gerlott pushed the envelope for the blue and white, boasting a 3-5 mark at the plate and driving in three runs that proved to be the difference in the early innings. WebRobert Paul Wine, Jr. (born July 13, 1962) is an American former professional baseball player. PUBLISHED: February 27, 2023 at 10:15 p.m. | UPDATED: February 28, 2023 at 5:05 p.m. Rich Scarcella joined the Reading Eagle staff in 1986. The Lions top two receivers from 2022, Parker Washington and Mitchell Tinsley, are off to the NFL. When Stubblefield was hired prior to the 2020 campaign, he became the Lions fourth receivers coach in four years. It has a chance to play in the Big Ten championship game Dec. 3 in Indianapolis, with a Rose Bowl bid on the line. Gerlotts strong day at the plate continued into the latter stages of the contest, lacing a double into the left field corner. Replacing an entire starting pitching staff can be tough, and in 2022, coach Rob Cooper and Penn State will be tasked with doing just that this spring. https://nittanylionswire.usatoday.com/2022/10/10/former-nittany-lion-matt-rhule-fired-by-the-carolina-panthers/, Big Ten spring football bowl projections from 247Sports. Josh Spiegel was named All-Big Ten second team, batting .300 with a team-best 17 doubles. Tommy Molsky, Ben DeMell and Chase Renner are all newcomers with some hype around their names. He also had eight strikeouts against Maine (2/25). 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