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Posts by Rich Scarcella

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Second-ranked Penn State looks to clean up flaws against Villanova Nittany Lions hope for better execution in their non-conference finale

#PennState vs. Villanova preview with game pick
"I think our guys feel like we have done enough to win, but haven’t played up to what our expectations and standards are."
www.readingeagle.com/2025/09/12/s...

7 months ago 1 0 0 0
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Penn State’s Zuriah Fisher endures draining journey in return to Lions’ lineup [opinion] Nittany Lions defensive end overcomes serious injuries, tragedy

My column on #PennState DE Zuriah Fisher, his difficult journey and his return to action last week.
"It was honestly the greatest feeling in the world."
www.readingeagle.com/2025/09/09/p...

7 months ago 1 0 0 0
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Penn State’s Devonte Ross might get his turn in passing game against FIU The Nittany Lions hope to involve transfer receiver from Troy more in the offense

#PennState vs. FIU advance with my game prediction.
"As far as football IQ, there’s been no question since Day 1. He’s come in and learned the offense. He’s done an amazing job.”
www.readingeagle.com/2025/09/05/p...

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Thoughts on Penn State’s non-conference slate, moving to Adidas [opinion] The Nittany Lions’ lack of a power-conference opponent will not hurt them

My #PennState column from today's @readingeagle.com and other MediaNews Group publications.
www.readingeagle.com/2025/09/04/t...

7 months ago 1 0 0 0
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With season expectations high, Penn State focuses on its process [opinion] Nittany Lions carry a different mindset going into much-anticipated year

My column on the much-anticipated #PennState season with my prediction.
"It is not the idea of proving other people wrong. It is the idea of proving ourselves right."
www.readingeagle.com/2025/08/27/w...

7 months ago 2 1 0 0
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Penn State quarterback Drew Allar accepts proposal from Travis Kelce Nittany Lions team captain is part of an advertising campaign for a new clothing line

#PennState QB Drew Allar on being part of American Eagle Outfitters campaign announced this morning.
"I’m very grateful to Travis Kelce and that whole crew for inviting me out there to be a part of that.”
www.readingeagle.com/2025/08/27/p...

7 months ago 2 0 0 0
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Nick Dawkins, Zane Durant anchor Penn State’s strength in the trenches Nittany Lions team captains make each other better each day in practice

The rocks in the middle of the 2025 #PennState football team's foundation.
"When you get to see that consistently and get to play against that, iron sharpens iron. When you go against the best, you get better.”
www.readingeagle.com/2025/08/26/n...

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Penn State notebook: Antoine Belgrave-Shorter wins safety job during camp Redshirt freshman from Florida impresses by his takeaways

#PennState Notebook on who won jobs at safety and wide receiver, green dots and green lights.
James Franklin has decided on who the QB2 is, but won't reveal his decision yet.
www.readingeagle.com/2025/08/25/p...

7 months ago 0 0 0 0
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Penn State’s James Franklin says offensive line might be among nation’s best Nittany Lions coach considers seven linemen to be starters

James Franklin on the deep and talented #PennState offensive line.
It’s a group we take a lot of pride in. We’ve worked really hard to get to this point. We expect them to play at a really high level.”
www.readingeagle.com/2025/08/25/p...

7 months ago 0 0 0 0
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Quarterback Drew Allar is comfortable, trimmer and set for his final year at Penn State Nittany Lions senior has unfinished business, his father says

Kevin Allar, Andy Kotelnicki and Danny O'Brien share their thoughts on why #PennState QB Drew Allar is in a good place these days.
"While it was enticing for him to leave, there were so many positives for him to come back."
www.readingeagle.com/2025/08/23/q...

7 months ago 1 1 0 0
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Potential 1st-round pick A.J. Harris leads talented Penn State cornerbacks Elliot Washington II, Audavion Collins and Daryus Dixson help make position strong

On A.J. Harris and the #PennState cornerbacks and why they're a team strength.
"He’s a playmaker. He has size, speed and athleticism. He checks a lot of boxes. He’s as good as we’ve had.”
www.readingeagle.com/2025/08/09/p...

8 months ago 0 0 0 0
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Terry Smith has made Penn State a destination for top cornerbacks [opinion] Longtime assistant coach says his room is the best it’s been in 12 years

Column on #PennState associate head coach/cornerbacks Terry Smith and why he's so valuable to James Franklin.
"I knew I was going to play for a coach who’s going to believe in me, who’s going to trust me and who’s going to make it feel like home.”
www.readingeagle.com/2025/08/09/t...

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Penn State notes: Rojas, Campbell make early impressions at linebacker STATE COLLEGE – Two linebackers who did not participate in Penn State’s spring football practice already have drawn praise from new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles at the start of fall camp. Tony…

Notes from #PennState Media Day on 2 linebackers off to strong starts, the backup QB situation and the expected improvement in the return game.
"He kind of jumped out the first two days of practice.”
www.readingeagle.com/2025/08/02/p...

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Penn State’s 3 new wide receivers sound like perfect fits [opinion] Trebor Pena, Kyron Hudson and Devonte Ross are described as fantastic and awesome

Column from #PennState Media Day on 3 important additions.
"They’ve been fantastic teammates. You can have dynamic issues with guys who immediately start acting selfish and who do selfish things. These guys haven’t at all."
www.readingeagle.com/2025/08/02/p...

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Penn State coordinator Jim Knowles succeeds with toughness, intelligence Philadelphia native hopes to help the Nittany Lions win a championship

On #PennState defensive coordinator and why James Franklin hired him.
"If Jim was a lawyer, an insurance salesman or something else, he would have been really good at any of those with his intelligence and work ethic.”
www.readingeagle.com/2025/07/25/p...

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Penn State’s White Out Game set for prime time against Big Ten champ Oregon Times and TV coverage also are announced for the Lions’ first three games

#PennState White Out is set, along with times and TV for the first three games.
www.readingeagle.com/2025/05/29/p...

10 months ago 1 0 0 0
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One-on-one with James Franklin as Penn State prepares for title run Veteran coach discusses NIL, transfer portal, Jim Knowles, family and other topics

My one-on-one interview with #PennState coach James Franklin.
"If you’re recruiting a kid and they’re leading with money, as much as you like the kid he’s probably not the right kid for you."
www.readingeagle.com/2025/05/17/o...

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Exeter grad Joey Schlaffer impresses during Penn State spring practice Tight end takes advantage of increased workload to show what he can do

#PennState story on the ongoing journey of former Exeter star Joey Schlaffer.
"Having more reps was very good for me. I’m thankful for that experience.”
www.readingeagle.com/2025/04/27/e...

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Penn State’s James Franklin has plan for cuts he hopes not to use Nittany Lions coach prepares for final call on roster limits

#PennState column on decisions that James Franklin doesn't want to make.
"I don’t want to lose any of them. I’d like for these guys to stay a part of the program until they graduate."
www.readingeagle.com/2025/04/26/p...

11 months ago 1 0 0 0
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Penn State notes: Syracuse receiver announces he’ll play for Nittany Lions Trebor Pena becomes another wide receiver Penn State has landed from the portal

#PennState notes on an addition from the portal, wide receivers, linebackers and spring awards.
www.readingeagle.com/2025/04/26/p...

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Penn State notes: J’ven Williams receives another positive evaluation Offensive line coach Phil Trautwein says former Wyomissing standout is more consistent

#PennState notes on J'ven Williams, backup quarterbacks and defensive tackles.
"He’s a better player than he was last year. He’s more consistent."
www.readingeagle.com/2025/04/10/p...

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Penn State notes: J’ven Williams receives another positive evaluation Offensive line coach Phil Trautwein says former Wyomissing standout is more consistent

#PennState notes on J'ven Williams, backup quarterbacks and defensive tackles.
"He’s a better player than he was last year. He’s more consistent."
www.readingeagle.com/2025/04/10/p...

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Penn State’s Nick Singleton sets lofty goals for senior season Former Gov. Mifflin star has lofty goals for his senior year with the Nittany Lions

#PennState RB talks about why he returned and about the Heisman Trophy and the school records within his reach.
www.readingeagle.com/2025/04/09/p...

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Penn State defensive backs hope they improve their stock at Pro Day Safety KJ Winston and cornerback Jalen Kimber are happy about their 40-yard dash times

#PennState Pro Day coverage
Defensive backs KJ Winston and Jalen Kimber run impressive 40-yard dashes.
www.readingeagle.com/2025/03/28/p...

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Penn State’s Abdul Carter, Tyler Warren skip workouts at Pro Day Former Nittany Lions stars are widely projected to be drafted among the first 10 picks

#PennState Pro Day coverage
Abdul Carter and Tyler Warren make business decisions.
www.readingeagle.com/2025/03/28/p...

1 year ago 0 0 0 0
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College hockey: Penn State continues improbable turnaround in NCAA tourney Nittany Lions will play UConn on Sunday with the winner going to the Frozen Four

From @mcall.com and MediaNews Group
#PennState men's hockey team reaches regional final with win over Maine.
www.readingeagle.com/2025/03/29/c...

1 year ago 0 0 0 0
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McGloin resigns from Boston College job, citing unforeseen impact on family Former Lackawanna County Commissioner Matt McGloin reportedly resigned from the job with Boston College’s football program that he left county government Monday to take. Boston College head c…

On Matt McGloin's sudden change of heart.
From the Scranton Times-Tribune
#PennState
www.thetimes-tribune.com/2025/02/26/m...

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Penn State AD Pat Kraft is committed to winning national title in football Kraft says he won’t short-change football coach James Franklin when it comes to hiring best coaches

"When it comes to football, we’re close. We’re going to keep going and keep going and keep going until we get to where we want to be.”
From today's @readingeagle.bsky.social and other Media News Group publications. #PennState
www.readingeagle.com/2025/02/24/p...

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New Penn State running backs coach expects “perfect marriage” with Singleton, Allen Stan Drayton compares Nittany Lions backfield stars to some of the better players he’s coached

"Those two guys are right up there at the same talent level as anybody I’ve coached at this point (in their careers).”
From today's @readingeagle.bsky.social and other Media News Group publications. #PennState
www.readingeagle.com/2025/02/24/n...

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Penn State reveals seating details for Beaver Stadium renovation project The $700 million project will include new suites, loge boxes and roomier seats on the west side.

Penn State reveals seating details for Beaver Stadium renovation.
From this morning's Reading Eagle and 11 other daily publications in PA and NJ
www.readingeagle.com/2025/02/13/p...

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