Talented alumnus drives social media strategies for Philadelphia 76ers
February 7, 2012 at 8:28 AM by PSU Sports News Feed · Leave a Comment
Tweet As a College of Communications student, Jerry Rizzo learned a valuable lesson: Don’t be good at one thing; be good at everything. Now Rizzo, who graduated in 2011 with a degree in public relations, is demonstrating his broad skill set as the social media coordinator for the Philadelphia 76ers. He manages everything regarding the team’s...
Read More...Nittany Lion wrestlers claim share of Big Ten regular season title
February 6, 2012 at 9:18 AM by PSU Sports News Feed · Leave a Comment
Tweet UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa — The Penn State Nittany Lion wrestlers hammered visiting Michigan 34-7 in their Big Ten dual finale to claim a share of the Big Ten regular season dual meet championship. The Nittany Lions won eight of ten bouts, including seven straight to close out the dual. True freshman Nico Megaludis (Murrysville, Pa.),...
Read More...‘Penn State Football Story:’ Penn State and the Super Bowl
February 3, 2012 at 10:30 PM by PSU Sports News Feed · Leave a Comment
Tweet Bill O’Brien, hired on Jan. 6 as head coach of Penn State’s football program, will coach in his final game as the New England Patriots’ offensive coordinator on Sunday, Feb. 5, when the Patriots take on the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis. "Penn State Football Story" caught up with players and...
Read More...Lady Lions’ Pink Zone game to air on BTN on Feb. 26
February 3, 2012 at 1:14 PM by PSU Sports News Feed · Leave a Comment
Tweet UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Penn State Lady Lions will host the Sixth Annual WBCA Pink Zone at Penn State game against Minnesota at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26 and the game will be televised live on the Big Ten Network. This year’s fundraising efforts will benefit the Mount Nittany Medical Center, Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute,...
Read More...Goodell tabbed EIVA Player of the Week
February 3, 2012 at 1:05 PM by PSU Sports News Feed · Leave a Comment
Tweet UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Redshirt freshman Nick Goodell (Ambridge, Pa.) was named the EIVA Player of the Week, conference officials announced Monday (Jan. 30). This is the first honor of Goodell’s career. Goodell was integral to Penn State’s wins against No. 4 Stanford and No. 12 Pacific at the Ken and Dave Dunlap Invitational...
Read More...Men’s lacrosse ranked No. 17 in USILA preseason poll
February 3, 2012 at 1:02 PM by PSU Sports News Feed · Leave a Comment
Tweet USILA Poll | Nike/Inside Lacrosse Poll UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Penn State men’s lacrosse team garnered the No. 17-ranking in the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) preseason coaches’ poll, the organization announced Monday (Jan. 30). Penn State, which accumulated 58 points, will play five of...
Read More...Hernandez named Big Ten Freshman Gymnast of the Week
February 3, 2012 at 12:48 PM by PSU Sports News Feed · Leave a Comment
Tweet UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State men’s gymnast Craig Hernandez (Libertyville, Ill.) has been honored as Big Ten Freshman of the Week, the conference office announced on Monday (Jan. 30). He was recognized with the award for the first time in his career for his standout performance at last weekend’s West Point Open. Hernandez...
Read More...Goas named Primetime Performer of the Week
February 3, 2012 at 12:45 PM by PSU Sports News Feed · Leave a Comment
Tweet UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Redshirt senior setter Edgardo Goas (San Juan, Puerto Rico) was named a Primetime Performer of the Week for men’s volleyball. Goas was one of 16 honorees across 21 Division I sports. The CollegeSports360 Primetime Performer awards program goes beyond raw stats or results, instead taking into account...
Read More...Bernhardt, Fitzgerald join Penn State football staff
February 3, 2012 at 12:45 PM by PSU Sports News Feed · Leave a Comment
Tweet UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State head football coach Bill O’Brien has announced the appointments of Jim Bernhardt as the Nittany Lions’ Special Assistant to the Head Coach and Director of Player Development and Craig Fitzgerald as Director of Strength and Conditioning for Football. O’Brien, who is preparing for...
Read More...Eight Nittany Lions ranked among top 12 in latest Intermat rankings
February 3, 2012 at 12:40 PM by PSU Sports News Feed · Leave a Comment
Tweet UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Eight members of the Nittany Lion wrestling team continue to be ranked in the latest version of the Intermat national individual rankings. Four Nittany Lion All-Americans are ranked in the top two and all eight are listed in the top 12. Penn State is now 9-1 overall, 5-1 in the Big Ten, after a resounding...
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