It was the Spring of 2013. Chip Kelly was the new coach of the Philadelphia Eagles and as a result the Eagles were the talk of the football universe.
At this time 32 teams had their undivided attention on the upcoming draft. What would Chip do? Skilled wideout, 3-4 outside linebacker/ pass rusher, or a dual threat quarterback to operate his warped speed no-huddle option offense?
The options for the fourth overall pick was as varied as the opinions…

Conflicting messages from the academic community, sports community and even government will continue to produce Lane Johnson scenarios and even worse if real change does not happen

Barkley and Godwin claim All-Bowl Team national honors, while five Nittany Lions honored on ESPN’s Big Ten squad

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.; January 12, 2017 – Five Nittany Lions earned spots on a variety of All-Bowl teams, led by running back Saquon Barkley (Coplay, Pa.) and wide receiver Chris Godwin (Middletown, Del.). Barkley was a consensus selection on the All-Bowl teams, while Godwin was named first team by NCAA.com and Sports Illustrated and second team by Athlon.

January 9, 2017

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Before they begin plotting how to improve the Giants in 2017, general manager Jerry Reese and head coach Ben McAdoo will study one of the vexing questions left over from the just-concluded 2016 season: why didn’t the Giants’ offense score more points?

Early enrollees feature a State Player of the Year and a trio of all-state performers

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.; January 6, 2016 – The Penn State football program welcomed four early enrollees – hybrid linebacker Brelin Faison-Walden (Greensboro, N.C.), defensive back Lamont Wade (Clairton, Pa.), offensive lineman Mike Miranda (Stow, Ohio) and wide receiver KJ Hamler (Commerce, Mich.) – to campus as the spring semester started Monday.

Head Coach Ben McAdoo January 6, 2017 Q: Nat Berhe is out of the concussion protocol? A: Nat Berhe is out of the concussion protocol, yes. No, he is still finishing up, actually. Q: Do you expect him to be available on Sunday? A: He is still being evaluated. He still has to be cleared. […]

Penn State’s Sickels Declares for NFL Draft
Junior defensive end will forgo his final year of eligibility

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., January 4, 2017 – Defensive end Garrett Sickels (Red Bank, N.J.) will forgo his final year of eligibility with Penn State to enter the NFL Draft. The 2016 All-Big Ten second team selection started 24 games over the last two seasons.

DaQuan Jones recovers fumble for touchdown as NFL regular season concludes

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.; Jan. 4, 2017 – A total of 31 Penn State football alumni are populating the active rosters of 22 National Football League teams. The Nittany Lions annually are among the top 20 programs nationally in producing players in the NFL. Each week throughout the year, GoPSUsports.com has provided updates on the exploits of these former Nittany Lion greats.

Junior wide receiver will forgo his final year of eligibility

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., January 5, 2017 – Wide receiver Chris Godwin (Middletown, Del.) will forgo his final year of eligibility with Penn State to enter the NFL Draft. The two-time All-Big Ten selection ranks in the top-four in program history in receiving yards (2,404) and receiving touchdowns (18).

McGloin thrust into bigger role with Raiders; Hodges, Robinson post big numbers

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.; Dec. 28, 2016 – A total of 31 Penn State football alumni are populating the active rosters of 22 National Football League teams. The Nittany Lions annually are among the top 20 programs nationally in producing players in the NFL. Each week throughout the year, GoPSUsports.com will provide updates on the exploits of these former Nittany Lion greats.