"It's not a happy day or a sad day from our standpoint," he told ESPN. And potentially a new top receiver as well. November 10, 2011 / 11:32 AM All three members of the starting rotation were drafted, making Penn State one of only four schools to accomplish that in 2021. You have permission to edit this article. Pat Chambers, who has been the head coach for the Penn State mens basketball team since 2011, resigned on Wednesday. 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. You have permission to edit this article. Click here to place a classified ad. Penn State tallied 21 games with 10+ strikeouts and 16 games allowing three or less earned runs. After a smooth opening frame from Luensmann, Penn State opened the scoring right off the bat in the bottom of the first inning, capitalizing on an RBI groundout from junior outfielder Billy Gerlott to plate graduate student Thomas Bramley for the game's first run. Gerlott picked up his third RBI of the game after driving in Bramley and junior shortstop Jay Harry to put Penn State ahead 4-0 after two innings of play. I want to loosen the noose that's around your neck.". WebThe official Baseball page for the Penn State Nittany Lions I cannot apologize enough for what I said, and I will carry that forever.". Official Fan Travel and Hospitality Services, Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. P.J. Sent every Friday and Monday. After Penn State retired a base runner in a rundown, Luensmann fired a strikeout to maintain the blue and whites advantage. The Huskies put together their first threat of the contest in the top of the second. 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. The Lions started making gains during Coopers second season in Happy Valley in 2015. Paterno has come under harsh criticism including from within the community known as Happy Valley for not taking more action in 2002 after then-graduate assistant and current assistant coach Mike McQueary came to him and reported seeing Sandusky in the Penn State showers with a young boy. Biasi was the leader of Penn State's starting rotation in 2019, earning a place on the 2019 All-Big Ten Second Team. The Nittany Lions finished the 2021 season with an 18-24 record, playing against exclusively Big Ten opponents. Cooper saw 47 players earn all-conference accolades and 18 garner all-newcomer honors. Paterno has 409 victories a record for major college football won two national titles and guided five teams to unbeaten, untied seasons. But according to Surma, Paterno and Spanier were informed by telephone of the unanimous decisions to remove them because "we were unable to find a way to do that in person without causing further distraction.". WebEmail Address. Colorado, Georgia Tech, Wisconsin, and Nebraska all have openings at head coach. So far this year there have been five college coaches fired, with two in the Big Ten. "I've realized the pain my words and ignorance caused Rasir Bolton and his family and I apologize to Rasir and the Bolton family for what I said," Chambers said. ", 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. A grand jury said that Mr. Spanier, the universitys president since 1995, was made aware of a report of an incident involving Mr. Sandusky. Northwestern may even be a lock at this point, thanks to a resume that includes wins over Purdue and Michigan State and two victories over Indiana. Although Barbour would not provide any details related to the new allegation, she said no NCAA rules violations were involved. Mr. Paterno declined, and the moment was looked at in the narrative of Paternos career as an instance of his overcoming adversity. A number of students went to the coachs house, where Mr. Paterno and his wife, Sue, spoke with them. "It's a day of understanding. 2 Alabama erases 17-point deficit, wins SEC, 'Unbelievable night': Irish win Brey's home finale, No. 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.". 814-272-1711 ext 359. He would do both of these while earning a degree in politcal science from the school. James Franklin is 2-13 vs AP Top-10 teams at Penn State, including 8 straight losses. He replaces Brent Pry, who was named head A Warner Bros. 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. Penn State ultimately won one more conference game than the year before, despite the Big Ten enjoying arguably its most competitive season to date with a league-record five teams earning NCAA tournament bids. After meeting Tuesday, the board said it would appoint a committee to investigate the "circumstances" that resulted in the indictment of Sandusky, and of Curley and Schultz. Last season, the rotation was filled out by Kyle Virbitsky, Conor Larkin and Bailey Dees. 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. Florida State. I want to make this as easy for them as I possibly can. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Scott is leaving after Penn States defense had a successful season. Penn State may own the best defensive end group in the Big Ten and beyond in 2023. Still, Mr. Paternos talk was not all about the turmoil. Penn State continued its strong defensive performance, dialing up a 6-4-3 double play en route to another scoreless inning for Morales. A tragedy occurred, and we all have to have patience to let the legal process proceed. Now, he'll have his choice of coveted college jobs. Pat Chambers resigned a month ago as Penn State men's basketball coach, but his players still harbor questions, and some lingering frustration, about what happened. He met with his team Wednesday in a gathering that players described as emotional. Bolton discussed the situation in a report published by ESPNs The Undefeated, detailing the ways in which Bolton said he experienced racism while at Penn State. The Nittany Lions sat third in the conference in batting average (.269). Penn State football coach James Franklin announced Sunday night that he has fired wide receivers coach Taylor Stubblefield, who just completed his third season on his Penn State has also looked elsewhere to fill some of these gaps. What to know: Florida State on June 10 fired Mike Martin Jr. after three seasons as head coach. 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. Angry questions were shouted at Mr. Surma, who responded to them while the other board members sat behind him and to his sides. The lefty recorded 60 strikeouts and only 18 walks. Senior Kyle Virbitsky paced the Penn State rotation with a 4.17 ERA, five wins, 77.2 innings pitched and 88 strikeouts. A catcher, Wine played parts of two seasons in Major League Baseball for the Houston Astros in 1986 and 1987. 23 Maryland, Northwestern and Ohio State. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. 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. "The university is much larger than its athletic teams," board vice chair John Surma said during a packed press conference. Both programs he really built from the ground up after being a successful coaching assistant prior to that. Senior Gavin Homer led the Nittany Lions with a .310 batting average, a .429 on-base percentage and tied with Johnny Piacentino for the team-lead in runs (30). Haley and Anderson were the first drafted out of Penn State since 2012, and Anderson and senior outfielder Greg Guers became the programs first All-Big Ten picks also since 2012. The hurler battled early command issues, but sophomore first baseman Anthony Steele failed to take advantage, leaving the bases loaded and keeping the score 1-0 after one. After sweeping its opening tournament, Penn State looked to keep it going in the Queen City Classic against Charlotte. Gerlotts strong day at the plate continued into the latter stages of the contest, lacing a double into the left field corner. Joes the fall guy.. Matt Wood is one step closer to The Show. Penn State womens basketball wins first Big Ten tournament game since 2018. Out of those three, the guy best equipped to be a starter is DeMell, who was ranked as the top right-handed pitcher in Ohio according to perfect game. In nine seasons starting in 2005, Cooper accumulated a 286-230 record, including a pair of wins over No. Defensive coordinator Tom Bradley will serve as interim coach while Rodney Erickson will be the interim school president. Josh Spiegel was named All-Big Ten second team, batting .300 with a team-best 17 doubles. Kathryn Simpson, 20, a junior studying graphic design, was weeping as she walked away from the universitys administration building, Old Main, with a friend. Sent every Thursday. Did you encounter any technical issues? His 12.41 strikeouts per inning also ranked second in the Big Ten. They also say they are innocent. Andrew Harbaugh. Please enter valid email address to continue. Matt Rhule scored a 7 year, $62M contract with the Panthers 33 months ago. It should be a day of truth. 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. 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. Cooper was selected as the 14th head baseball coach in Penn State history on August 9, 2013. 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. 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. For Matt Rhule, Penn State fans will likely see him on another college sideline before he is on the home sideline. The highlight of his tenure was helping develop Jahan Dotson into the schools first wideout to be drafted in the first round since 2003. "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. It has swept weekend series with UMass Lowell, out-scoring the River Hawks 49-5 over the three games, and All three were drafted by MLB organizations, leaving Penn State with some holes to fill. The harmony between academics and athletics was on full display, as multiple Penn State professors and a group of journalism students also joined the travel party. The Nittany Lions are No. 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 There was a problem saving your notification. 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. Tulio was ranked 81st nationally, making him one of the most talented players on this roster. 132 overall pick. He had 10 homers and 43 RBI to go with 34 runs. The bag is not completely empty, though. Sign up today! Penn State wasnt terrible on the mound last year, but it wasn't great either. Nov. 9, 2011. Mr. Spanier, 63, has helped to raise the academic prestige of Penn State during his tenure. Penn State also earned a win in each series against Rutgers, No. 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? Cooper earned his bachelor's degree in psychology from Miami in 1994 and a master's in sports sciences/administration from Miami in 1996. Penn State is still looking for the mix of coaching and recruiting prowess it hasnt had at the position since Josh Gattis left after the 2017 season. Joe Hermitt | AP file photo, The Patriot-News After 19th-ranked Nebraska, Penn State plays at Ohio State and at No. 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.. If Renners fastball continues to develop, he could become a reliable pitcher for the Nittany Lions. Woods selection makes program history, as he becomes the highest-selected position player in Penn State history, breaking fellow catcher Ben Heaths record of pick No. According to the university, his resignation followed an internal investigation of new allegations of his inappropriate conduct allegations that came after Rasir Bolton revealed comments Chambers made to him regarding a noose around his neck. He was the head baseball coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions from 20052013. 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. When Stubblefield was hired prior to the 2020 campaign, he became the Lions fourth receivers coach in four years. Brett Steinle, President | Email: [email protected] | Tel: (724) 831-4381. DeMell was recruited as a two-way player, which complicates the discussion a little. Larkin was selected in the ninth round (272nd overall) by the Toronto Blue Jays. Piacentino led the squad with eight homers and 32 RBI to go with a team-best .525 slugging percentage. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. 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. 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. Join the conversation today. All of that explains why Stubblefield told reporters in December that the Lions were looking to bring in two veteran wideouts as transfers to bolster the room. He was a columnist for The Daily Collegian. The Associated Press contributed to this report. After hearing news of the firing, Paterno released a statement, saying: "I am disappointed with the Board of Trustees' decision, but I have to accept it. It remains to be seen, though, who will be coaching him. But Franklin is looking for a new coach to develop them. Mr. Paterno was told of his firing by telephone, according to Mr. Surma, who is the chief executive of U.S. Steel. The thing that stands out the most about DeMell is his pitch arsenal, which goes four deep. He would attend and graduate from State College Area High School before attending Penn State University, where he played linebacker under Joe Paterno. Mr. Sandusky has been charged with sexually abusing eight boys over a 15-year span, and two top university officials Tim Curley, the athletic director, and Gary Schultz, the senior vice president for finance and business have been charged with perjury and failing to report to authorities what they knew of the allegations. Ohio State has fired longtime baseball coach Greg Beals. A year ago, the head coach of the Penn State basketball team made a comment about a noose around a players neck. We do not disclose the details of personnel investigations, but I can tell you, as difficult as this news may be, both (Penn State President Eric Barron) and I believe this is the right outcome, said Sandy Balfour, the universitys vice president for intercollegiate athletics. The Lions finished second in the nation in pass defensive efficiency, sixth in sacks (43), 10th in scoring defense (18,2), 17th in total defense (323.5 yards per game) and 17th in rushing defense (111.2). The Penguins defeated the Nittany Lions 2-1. The question is not if Rhule gets offered these jobs (he will) but if he has any interest. We're still excited. 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. The mood there was boisterous but not angry almost all the students were decked out in Penn State gear. "We've got a game on Wednesday. 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. 5:25 PM EDT, Fri October 23, 2020. - 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 From South Carolina comes sophomore Travis Luensmann. While James Franklin has proven to be a coach to bring in recently fired head coaches, Matt Rhule isnt taking any job as an assistant at this point. In 1997, the Green Wave won the Conference USA regular-season crown, and in 1998, they advanced to the NCAA Tournament. I would like to thank John for everything he has contributed to our program over the past three years, Franklin said in a statement. 12 in The Associated Press poll. then headed to downtown to Beaver Avenue. 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. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: collegebasketball | pageType: stories | 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. Camren Wynter (16 points) and Jalen Pickett (11 points) were the only two Nittany Lions to score in double figures against Rutgers. Chambers resignation comes as more college athletes are speaking up against incidents of racism in their collegiate programs. Mason Mellott warms up on the moundduring Penn State baseball's game against Michigan State on Sunday, May 2nd, 2021 at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park in University Park, Pa. The defensive coordinator Tom Bradley will take over as interim head coach. Sign up for the Nittany Lions Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning, Check out these photos from Penn State basketball's big road overtime win at Northwestern, Penn State picked up a much-needed win on the road in exhilarating fashion at Northwestern. He was a four-year starter and a three-time scholar athlete and Big Ten Academic All-American. Stubblefield, a former record-setting receiver himself at Purdue, had given the Lions some stability at the position after a tumultuous stretch. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. Like Luensmann, Tulio is a Pennsylvania native who was highly recruited out of high school. Mr. Sandusky had been a key part of the football program, but prosecutors have said he was a serial pedophile who was allowed to add victims over the years in part because the university he had served was either unable or unwilling to stop him. Bailey Deeswas drafted in the 18th round (543rd overall) by the New York Yankees. I wish him and his family nothing but the best in the future.. In the NFL, Matt Rhule had a record of 11-27 versus his college coaching record of 75-43 during stops at both Temple and Baylor. At 6-foot-4, he fits the stereotypical mold of a classic starting pitcher. 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. Wood was selected in the fourth round (132nd overall) by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2022 MLB Draft. Upon learning about a suspected 2002 assault by Mr. Sandusky on a young boy in the football buildings showers, Mr. Paterno redirected the graduate assistant who witnessed the incident to the athletic director, rather than notifying the police. Assistant coach Jim Ferry will serve as the interim head coach for the 2020-21 season, the school said. "I would hope that this is more of an anomaly," he said. The longtime coach, the winningest in major college football, was ousted at the end of day that began with his announcement to retire at end of the season, his 46th. "I would hope coaches see this and make this an anomaly. The Nittany Lions continued their success in the classroom with a program-record 19 players earning Academic All-Big Ten accolades. Lambert-Smith is the leading returner after a strong finish to the season. But we have a lot of games left to play.". Anthony Steele was selected to the All-Big Ten freshman team after collecting 23 hits and 10 RBI. Rhule has Penn State in his blood. Franklin fired wide receivers coach Taylor Stubblefield in January and replaced him with Marques Hagan. He is married to his wife, Maureen, and has two sons, Jake and Tyson. The Nittany Lions defeated the Spartans 5-3. He also had eight strikeouts against Maine (2/25). Stephon Morris, a junior cornerback, said Paterno was near tears when he told the team he was leaving. "We're not down in any way. 22 Miami, in the teams first series of the season this weekend. Sent every Friday and Monday. 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). "You give your life to this place and that's how you're treated," the source said. Anyone can read what you share. Penn State baseball kicks off weekend with comfortable win over Northern Illinois, Andrew Buckman & Joel Haas | The Daily Collegian, Penn State baseball heads to North Carolina for 4-game stint against 3 teams, Penn State softball cruises to shutout victory over Charlotte to open Queen City Classic, Great pitching leads Penn State baseball to 2nd win of the day against Northern Illinois, Shooting the breeze with womens basketball point guard Shay Ciezki | Voices of the Valley. Athletic Performance Coach. Virbitsky ranked seventh in the Big Ten in strikeouts and third in strikeout-to-walk ratio (4.40). Get weekend previews and weekend recaps from The Daily Collegian Sports staff sent to your inbox. Penn State had won three in a row prior to that setback. Tayven Kelley and Johnny Piacentino each had four triples, good to tie for eighth-most in a season at PSU. You play good teams," Wildcats coach Chris Collins said after the 75-59 loss to Maryland. March 1, 2023 1:02 pm ET. appreciated. 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