Going through the highlights of the Penn State and State College news so you don't have to. Penn State baseball head coach Rob Cooper is getting his team prepared to take on his alma mater, No. On the mound, the Nittany Lions pitching staff set a program record with 503 strikeouts. The Nittany Lions ranked sixth in ERA, eighth in strikeouts and eighth in opponent batting average. Mellott and Shingledecker will likely remain in the bullpen, meaning Penn State will need some breakouts or newcomers to fill its three-man rotation. It is one of the great sorrows of my life. Heading into a promising 2023, Penn States biggest wildcard is at wide receiver. The Nittany Lions won Big Ten series against Purdue, Minnesota and Michigan State, sweeping the Spartans. Click here to place a classified ad. section: | slug: northwestern-penn-state-aiming-to-rebound-with-little-time-left | sport: collegebasketball | route: article_single.us | The Penguins defeated the Nittany Lions 2-1. A source close to former Penn State Football Coach Joe Paterno tells CBS News chief investigative correspondent Armen Keteyian that the Paterno family is shocked and outraged over the university's handling of the firing. Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Penn State pitcher Travis Luensmann leads off pitching during the Penn State baseball game against Omaha on Friday, April 29, 2022 in University Park, Pa.Penn State defeated Omaha 8-7. After sweeping its opening tournament, Penn State looked to keep it going in the Queen City Classic against Charlotte. Although Barbour would not provide any details related to the new allegation, she said no NCAA rules violations were involved. Of this massive deal that Matt Rhule signed just short of three years ago, he is still owed $40 million dollars. But who will lead this deep and ultra-talented group of pass rushers as well as develop a crucial defensive tackle presence during this season of high expectations? Penn State fired wide receivers coach Taylor Stubblefield on Sunday after three seasons with the program. Penn State baseballs trip to Cuba prior to the 2016 season is perhaps the best example of Coopers commitment to the first part of the student-athlete term. Your contribution will help the Collegian provide award winning journalism to the Penn State community and beyond. WebRobert Paul Wine, Jr. (born July 13, 1962) is an American former professional baseball player. Derek Levarse has covered Penn State football since 2004 and has been the Times Leader's Penn State beat writer since 2007. Penn State womens basketball wins first Big Ten tournament game since 2018. In this episode of Voices of the Valley, co-hosts Andrew Buckman and Joel Haas welcome special guest Shay Ciezki from Penn States womens basketball ahead of the teams matchup with Minnesota. Mr. Paterno declined, and the moment was looked at in the narrative of Paternos career as an instance of his overcoming adversity. The Milwaukee Brewers took the former Penn State catcher in the fourth round of the MLB Draft with the No. It would have been the school's first NCAA tournament appearance since 2011 and fifth since 1965. Kathryn Simpson, 20, a junior studying graphic design, was weeping as she walked away from the universitys administration building, Old Main, with a friend. Late Wednesday night, Mr. Paterno issued another statement. 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. 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. ", Standing outside of his home late Thursday with his wife, Paterno responded to crowds of students chanting "please don't go" by saying: "You guys are great, all of you. 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. He posted a 2.55 earned run average with 102 strikeouts in 74.0 innings over 14 starts. What to know: Florida State on June 10 fired Mike Martin Jr. after three seasons as head coach. "Due to other interactions with Coach, I knew this was no slip of the tongue.". The Associated Press contributed to this report. After a Piacentino walk, Steele smacked a ball into center field to drive home Gerlott and tack on some insurance, extending Penn States lead to 6-1. ESPN's Myron Medcalf contributed to this report. Kaden Saunders, Anthony Ivey and Tyler Johnson all redshirted, as did Cristian Driver, who is coming over to offense after working in the secondary last year. His family had Matt Rhule in New York, New York and he grew up there until he was a teenager when his family moved to State College. The highlight of his tenure was helping develop Jahan Dotson into the schools first wideout to be drafted in the first round since 2003. Your contribution will help the Collegian provide award winning journalism to the Penn State community and beyond. Penn State also earned a win in each series against Rutgers, No. In 24 Big Ten regular season games, Penn State collected 83 extra-base hits, including 43 doubles, 11 triples and 29 homers. Luensmann, standing at 6-foot-6, is a big righty from Altoona, Pennsylvania. He collected 60 strikeouts and allowed only 12 walks. He revived the program, including victories in the Orange Bowl over Florida State in the 2005 season and the Outback Bowl over Tennessee in the 2006 season. We're still excited. Penn State led the Big Ten in doubles (93) and doubles per game (2.21), ranking 10th in the country in doubles per game. ", Complete coverage: The Penn State ScandalCops: Sandusky admitted to '98 shower with boyPaterno's record-setting career by the numbersPenn St. scandal dwarfs others in college sports. March 1, 2023 1:02 pm ET. Junior Justin Williams hit .302 and paced Penn State with 48 hits. Get weekend previews and weekend recaps from The Daily Collegian Sports staff sent to your inbox. In a Twitter post after The Undefeated story was published, Bolton said Chambers never apologized for his word choice. Cooper was selected as the 14th head baseball coach in Penn State history on August 9, 2013. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Texas speedster Omari Evans was the only one of the group to earn any notable playing time in 2022. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. The Centre Daily Times first But we have a lot of games left to play.". "It's not a happy day or a sad day from our standpoint," he told ESPN. At 6-foot-4, he fits the stereotypical mold of a classic starting pitcher. 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. November 10, 2011 / 11:32 AM Parker replaced Corley in January 2019 but left after one season for a promotion at West Virginia. Scott is leaving after Penn States defense had a successful season. Northern Illinois plated a run in the top half of the fourth to cut the deficit to 4-1, but after a powerful throw from senior left fielder Tayven Kelley, a would-be base runner was gunned down at third base to end the frame. Penn State scored 10 or more runs in six games, Penn States most against Big Ten opponents since 2008 (8) and the most in a season since 2016. Virbitsky ranked seventh in the Big Ten in strikeouts and third in strikeout-to-walk ratio (4.40). Corley was initially hired to coach running backs but was moved to the vacant receivers job when Franklin brought in JaJuan Seider later in that offseason. Hes got a fastball that topped out at 94 mph in high school, a changeup, plus two breaking balls. Penn State was off to a 10-5 start in 2020 before the COVID-19 pandemic canceled the remainder of the season. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. "The past several days have been absolutely terrible for the entire Penn State community. 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 firings came three days before Penn State hosts Nebraska in its final home game of the season, a day usually set aside to honor seniors on the team. All Rights Reserved. He was a columnist for The Daily Collegian. South Carolina baseball is off to an undefeated start. Defensive line coach John Scott Jr. is leaving Penn State, Nittany Lions football coach James Franklin confirmed Monday night. Before Anderson's selection in 2016, just one Penn State pitcher had been taken in the previous six years. Penn State tallied 21 games with 10+ strikeouts and 16 games allowing three or less earned runs. This month, eight Black former football players at the University of Iowa demanded $20 million in compensation and for the firing of multiple coaching officials over racial discrimination. Outfielder Billy Gerlott (35) hits a ball down the third-base line during Penn State's matchup against Youngstown State at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park in University Park, Pa. on Tuesday, Mar. After he was fired, thousands of people gathered in front of the administration building, throwing objects and chanting We want Joe!. 22, 2022. Penn State had two All-Big Ten selections, led by first team selection Matt Wood. That leaves Renner, another Pennsylvania native. Chambers issued a statement of apology to Bolton following publication of The Undefeated's story. 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. Penn State hit 34 home runs, its most since 2012, and had five players with four or more homers. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of STATS LLC and Associated Press is strictly prohibited. UNI vs. Illinois State odds, MVC Tournament picks, Alabama overcomes huge deficit, rallies to beat Auburn, Kansas wins 17th Big 12 title under Bill Self, Dribble Handoff: Choosing March Madness breakout stars, Iowa St. dismisses G Grill, adding to late-season woes, Illinois' Mayer says he got sick from too many Monsters. 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. I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. The starting lineup included at least three freshmen in all but six games and five to six freshmen in 19 games, and took on nine eventual NCAA tournament teams, including a three-game series at home against College World Series participant TCU. The Nittany Lions (17-12, 8-10) are aiming to rebound from a tough home defeat against Rutgers, in which the Scarlet Knights rallied from 19 down in the second half to win 59-56 Sunday. His 6.32 hits allowed per nine innings were the fewest in the conference, his ERA ranked fourth in the Big Ten, and he was one of the top strikeout pitchers during the regular season, ranking second in the Big Ten, 33rd nationally and fifth in a single-season in Penn State history. A tragedy occurred, and we all have to have patience to let the legal process proceed. Shortly after Cooper accepted the PSU head coaching position in 2014, the California native traveled to Taichung, Taiwan to serve as the head coach of USA Baseball's 18U National Team at the IBAF U18 World Cup. Joe Hermitt | AP file photo, The Patriot-News It has also been a privilege to work alongside some of the great minds in all of college football, Stubblefield wrote. Error! Former coach: Mike Martin Jr. New coach: Link Jarrett. Cubs Hall of Fame legend Ernie Banks once said Let's play two. Penn State did just that to kick off its stretch of four games in three days. In Big Ten games, Luensmann had a 3.25 ERA, sitting fifth in the conference. The mood there was boisterous but not angry almost all the students were decked out in Penn State gear. Molsky is a right-hander from Dillsburg, Pennsylvania. Roughly 40 minutes later, Cephas announced on social media he was joining the Lions for next season. Anyone can read what you share. Chambers issued a statement this week that said, in part, This has been an incredibly difficult year for me and my family, and we are in need of a break to re-set and chart our path forward., The coach apologized for his comments this summer, and Penn State released a detailed plan of action to help the schools athletic program move to a more inclusive, just and respectful environment.. Cooper methodically built Wright State into a perennial contender in the Horizon League with seven 30-win seasons, two Horizon League regular-season titles, three Horizon League Tournament crowns and six Horizon League Championship game appearances. Hey look, get a good night's sleep, study. John is a great coach and a great man. When the announcement was made at a news conference that the 84-year-old Mr. Paterno would not coach another game, a gasp went up from the crowd of several hundred reporters, students and camera people who were present. Penn State was among the conference leaders offensively, ranking second in on-base percentage (.394), slugging (.422), triples (7), doubles (30), third in batting average (.289) and walks (77), and fourth in scoring (6.7 runs/game) and runs (100). The 2006 edition of the Raiders set six school records and posted the most season wins in five years. Senior Conor Larkin earned three wins and 69 strikeouts in 63.2 innings and fellow senior Bailey Dees was responsible for four wins and 53 strikeouts in 66 innings. It has swept weekend series with UMass Lowell, out-scoring the River Hawks 49-5 over the three games, and Paterno is not a target of the criminal investigation, although Curley and Schultz have been charged with failing to report the incident to the authorities. Others set off firecrackers from the roofs of buildings, and a television news truck was flipped on its side. He never gave much length, though, topping out at around four innings in his starts. He would do both of these while earning a degree in politcal science from the school. "He said he was from the north and wasn't aware," Bolton said in the post. Penn State fired wide receivers coach Taylor Stubblefield on Sunday after three seasons with the program. The universitys most senior officials were clearly seeking to halt the humiliating damage caused by the arrest last Saturday of the former assistant coach, Jerry Sandusky. Yet it was Mr. Paterno who remained the public face of the university. A number of students went to the coachs house, where Mr. Paterno and his wife, Sue, spoke with them. Error! CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. Penn State announced the move at 7:30 p.m. Former #Panthers coach Matt Rhule had several opportunities last offseason for big-time college jobs, but he turned them down to stay in Carolina. When it comes to in-house replacements, there isnt much there for the blue and white. Penn State was poised for an NCAA tournament appearance this past season before the coronavirus pandemic led to the cancellation of the NCAA tournament. Before arriving at Wright State, Cooper served as the hitting coach, recruiting coordinator and bench coach at Oral Roberts University. He can sit out this year and wait for a college job that he likes to open and take advantage of it. 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. Cooper, who played two seasons at Miami from 1992 to 1993 and served as a graduate assistant from 1994 to 1995, spoke to the media Tuesday about the matchup. Regardless, this is a talented pitcher who should see time for the Nittany Lions in 2022. Sophomore Matt Wood collected Second Team All-Big Ten honors, batting .295 with four homers and 21 RBI. Morales was able to retire the next two hitters, keeping Penn State ahead 7-3. ", Speaking outside his home after the press conference, Paterno said: "Right now, I'm not the football coach. The SEC is projected to have eight teams make the NCAA Tournament, which would be the second-most of any conference in the nation. Sophomore Jaden Henline is a name to watch. Penn State wasnt terrible on the mound last year, but it wasn't great either. The 2011 season saw Cooper record his 200th coaching victory and earn the Horizon League Coach of the Year award for the second consecutive year. With runners on second and third, Norris strode to the plate looking for his first at bat in a Nittany Lions uniform. The Nittany Lions (17-12, 8-10) are aiming to rebound from a tough home defeat against Rutgers, in which the Scarlet Knights rallied from 19 down in the second half to win 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. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. 6 seed in the Big Ten Tournament, picking up a 5-2 win over No. appreciated. Phone. SCNext Top 25: Ranking the best high school boys' basketball teams in the 2022-23 season, Bolton: Transfer from PSU over 'noose' remark. "I am so proud of all our program has accomplished these past nine years, and I will be forever grateful to the Penn State community for its ongoing support," Chambers said in his statement. 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. I wish him and his family nothing but the best in the future.. Woods incredible season included a 26-game hit streak and a 36-game reached-base streak. The rare, once-in-a-lifetime experience helped bring a young Penn State team together, and the Lions went on to earn their first winning record (overall and in conference) since 2012. 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. 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. It now raises and spends several million dollars each year for its programs. Did you encounter any technical issues? Paterno said in a statement earlier Wednesday that he was "absolutely devastated" by the abuse case, in which his former assistant and onetime heir apparent, Jerry Sandusky, has been charged with molesting eight boys over 15 years, with some of the alleged assaults taking place at the Penn State football complex. We are Penn State, dont ever forget it., Many students have shown their support for Mr. Paterno with large rallies outside his home and at Old Main. Mr. Paterno has had a contentious relationship with some members of the Board of Trustees. Not long after the triumph in Taiwan, Cooper received one of the highest honors bestowed in the profession, as he was announced as the Rod Dedeaux USA Baseball Coach of the Year. But the disappointment remains. Defensive line coach John Scott Jr. is leaving Penn State, Nittany Lions football coach James Franklin confirmed Monday night. Rhule could thrive in that and have Nebraska in a Big Ten title game in short time. He reached 300 wins faster than any other coach. The Lions top two receivers from 2022, Parker Washington and Mitchell Tinsley, are off to the NFL. Piacentino led the squad with eight homers and 32 RBI to go with a team-best .525 slugging percentage. It is going to be spooky at the Penn State All-Sports Museum this Halloween season. "Season's not over," Penn State coach Micah Shrewsberry said. 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. PSU's Chambers resigns after probe into conduct, Sizing up the player of the year winners in all 32 Division I men's conferences, No. He's covered Penn State football since 1989. It should be a day of truth. 22 Miami, in the teams first series of the season this weekend. Steve Garban, left, and John Surma announced that Graham Spanier, the president of Penn State, and Joe Paterno, the head coach of football, would leave the university. Please enter valid email address to continue. Bolton told The Undefeated that he recalled Chambers saying, "I want to be a stress reliever for you. Mr. Spanier, 63, has helped to raise the academic prestige of Penn State during his tenure. N.C. States Devin Carter announced he was joining the Lions after the Rose Bowl and is even still listed in Penn States student directory. Paterno Is Finished at Penn State, and President Is Out, https://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/10/sports/ncaafootball/-joe-paterno-and-graham-spanier-out-at-penn-state.html. Matt Rhule scored a 7 year, $62M contract with the Panthers 33 months ago. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Boo Buie (17.2 points, 4.5 assists per game) and Chase Audige (14.6 points, 2.8 assists) guide Northwestern. 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