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Penn State athletics director search underway following Sandy Barbour’s retirement announcement

Penn State is now officially searching for a new athletics director following Sandy Barbour’s big announcement.

The search for a brand new athletics director is officially underway for Penn State. It was announced on Wednesday that Sandy Barbour will retire from her position as athletics director this summer, leaving Penn State with a high-profile AD vacancy to fill moving forward.

Barbour’s retirement announcement comes months after Penn State locked in head football coach James Franklin to a 10-year contract and a year after making her last head coaching hire in men’s basketball head coach Micah Shrewsberry. Penn State also navigated its way out of the impact of the NCAA sanctions related to the Jerry Sandusky scandal and a global pandemic that left Beaver Stadium empty for an entire college football season all during Barbour’s tenure in Happy Valley.

“These last eight years have been the most incredible and satisfying of my career,” Barbour said in a released statement. “The passion, the commitment and the purpose with which the Penn State community pursues excellence is like nothing I’ve ever experienced, and I am honored and privileged to have had the opportunity to serve Penn State students, coaches, faculty, staff and our incredible community.”

Penn State said in a statement the school will conduct a national search to find its next athletics director, although no timeline for when a final decision will be made has been shared by the university. More details on this search will be shared at a later point in time, but prepare for the obligatory search firm hire to assist Penn State in the process of narrowing in on a new athletics director.

Some big challenges will be inherited for the next athletics director, including the ongoing task of renovating the athletics facilities, including Beaver Stadium. Fortunately, no coach on the Penn State payroll appears to be in any real jeopardy of quickly losing their job under a new AD. Athletic directors do like to hire their coaches of choice, but no situation appears to be in place for any such drastic changes under a new AD.

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A B1G welcome to Cornhuskers Wire and Hawkeyes Wire!

Welcome to Cornhuskers Wire and HAwkeyes Wire, your new home for coverage of Nebraska and Iowa sports on the USA TODAY SMG College Wires network!

The topic of expansion is always a fun discussion point in the world of college football, whether we are referring to conference expansion or College Football Playoff expansion. But today we are extending a warm welcome to two brand new members of the USA TODAY Sports Media Group’s college wires network. Allow us to introduce you to Cornhuskers Wire and Hawkeyes Wire, your new go-to resources for all things related to Nebraska and Iowa, respectively.

Cornhuskers Wire is led by editor Evan Bredeson and will deliver some of the best commentary you will find on the Huskers. Like Penn State, Nebraska coverage will largely be focused on the football program, and Nebraska is entering yet another potentially pivotal season under head coach Scott Frost. A late surge on the recruiting trail and some key additions in the transfer portal are shaping up for a pretty interesting spring in Lincoln as Nebraska looks to return to bowl contention, if not Big Ten West Division contention.

Hawkeyes Wire has gotten off to a busy start as it arrives on the scene just as Iowa is making a deep run in the Big Ten men’s basketball tournament. And given the passion for Iowa football, we can all expect some terrific content to come with the site’s ongoing coverage of the Hawkeyes football program as well.

Penn State has some history with both Nebraska and Iowa, of course. Penn State and Nebraska played some classic games in decades past, but it is the game they didn’t get to play in the 1994 season that leads to one of the best “what if” debates among Penn State and Nebraska fans. The Penn State-Iowa series has gone on a bit of a seesaw battle of winning streaks being exchanged. Iowa currently owns a two-game winning streak on the football field against Penn State, and Nebraska won the most recent meeting with the Nittany Lions as well.

The college wires network continues to expand its coverage of the entire Big Ten, and now we have a grand total of eight Big Ten programs covered. Here is the updated list of Big Ten schools we have covered;

Our growth beyond the Big Ten also continues with new sites continuing to be added, with the recent additions of Clemson Wire, Tar Heels Wire, and Aggies Wire, so stay tuned for future updates! Here are the other schools we currently have covered across the network;

Nittany Lions Wire turns one year old, officially, this week as well. I’d personally like to extend my thanks to all of you who have checked out our growing site over the past year and for lending your support and feedback our way. I am excited about continuing into our second year and look forward to continuing to improve our site and be a part of this growing network of college sites.

But if you were curious how Penn State has performed all-time against the schools currently represented on the network, or any other FBS program for that matter, check out this listicle below.

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Penn State men’s soccer gets No. 12 seed in NCAA College Cup bracket

What seed did Penn State men’s soccer get in the NCAA College Cup?

After celebrating a Big Ten tournament championship on Sunday, the Penn State men’s soccer program learned what’s next for them as the NCAA unveiled the bracket fr this season’s NCAA Men’s Soccer College Cup. The dual Big Ten champions from Happy Valley will get the benefit of a bye in the first round of the tournament and will get to play at home in their first matchup on Sunday, Nov. 12.

The NCAA revealed the entire men’s soccer College Cup bracket on Monday afternoon. Penn State received the No. 12 overall seed, which awards the Nittany Lions with a bye in the first round and a home game against the winner of Hoftsra vs. Lipscomb in the first round. Hoftsra and Lipscomb will face each other on Thursday, Nov. 18.

If Penn State wins their home matchup against either Hofstra or Lipscombe, they could be set for an in-state matchup with the Pitt Panthers. Pitt secured the No. 5 seed in the tournament and is the highest seed in Penn State’s branch of the bracket.

Other seeded teams in Penn State’s bracket include No. 4 Notre Dame and No. 13 FIU, but Penn State has to make it past Pitt for any showdown against either team for a chance to play in the semifinal.

Other Big Ten teams being selected for the NCAA Men’s Soccer College Cup include Indiana (No. 15 seed, whom Penn State defeated in the Big Ten championship game), and Maryland. Indiana is also getting a first-round bye, but Maryland will face LIU in the opening round of the tournament on Thursday.

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Penn State captures men’s soccer championship with revenge against Hoosiers

Penn State blanks Indiana to win Big Ten championship, now awaits NCAA fate

A year after coming up short of a Big Ten men’s soccer championship against Indiana, the Nittany Lions have their revenge. Penn State blanked Indiana 3-0 on Sunday afternoon at Jeffrey Field to win its first Big Ten championship since the 2005 season. It is the first time Penn State has won both the regular-season championship and the Big Ten tournament in the same season.

Penn State led 1-0 at halftime thanks to a goal by Daniel Boyou at the 35-minute mark and solid goaltending by Indiana’s Roman Celentano, the Big Ten Goalkeeper of the Year in back-to-back seasons. But an unassisted goal by Tyger Evans early in the second half and a late goal by Pierre Reedy put the game out of reach for the visiting Hoosiers, and Penn State’s Kris Shakes never let one of Indiana’s 17 shots get by him.

“What a special day for our program at Penn State,” Penn State head coach Jeff Cook said after the victory (courtesy of GoPSUSports.com). “We’re so proud to represent this university and all of our athletic programs. It’s a great moment. I’d like to recognize our players and student-athletes and their mentality in the last few weeks of the season, their determination, their quality to achieve what we need is just remarkable. It’s a testament to what they’ve done collectively through the season.”

Now Penn State men’s soccer plays a brief waiting game before knowing what comes next for the Nittany Lions. The NCAA Men’s soccer tournament selection show streams live on Monday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. ET on the NCAA’s official website. With a regular-season title and conference tournament victory, Penn State is eager to find out how the selection committee will view their place in the field.

Penn State lost to Indiana in the 2020-21 men’s soccer tournament after coming up short on penalty kicks, 3-2.

Penn State clinches No. 1 seed in Big Ten men’s soccer tournament

Penn State will have the No. 1 seed in the Big Ten men’s soccer tournament after clinching regular-season title

For the first time since 2013, Penn State has a men’s soccer Big Ten championship. The Nittany Lions clinched the Big Ten’s regular-season championship and the top seed in the upcoming Big Ten men’s soccer tournament with a victory over the Wisconsin Badgers on Sunday afternoon.

Senior Seth Kuhn scored two goals in the win for the Nittany Lions. After scoring a goal early in the match, Kuhn gave Penn State some late breathing room with his second goal of the game with just under 10 minutes to play in regulation time.

β€œThis was a well-earned championship that required us to show our resiliency, our determination, and our commitment to achieving our goals,” Penn State head coach Jeff Cook said in his postgame comments. “We look forward to the upcoming Big Ten Tournament at Jeffrey Field, but can enjoy this Big Ten championship for a few days now.”

 

The Big Ten tournament will begin on Sunday, November 7 with Penn State getting home-field advantage as the top seed. We’ll have more coverage of the men’s soccer tournament later this week.

Penn State men’s soccer trio are candidates for 2021 Senior CLASS Award

A trio of Penn State Men’s Soccer players are on the national radar this fall as the Nittany Lions look to make a push for a Big Ten championship on the pitch. The Senior CLASS Award released its candidates for the 2021 award this week. Among the …

A trio of Penn State Men’s Soccer players are on the national radar this fall as the Nittany Lions look to make a push for a Big Ten championship on the pitch.

The Senior CLASS Award released its candidates for the 2021 award this week. Among the list of candidates were three Penn State Nittany Lions;Β  Danny Bloyou, Brandon Hackenberg, and Pierre Reedy. No school has as many nominees for the award as Penn State, a fact the program felt should be pointed out to their followers on social media.

To be nominated for the award, the student-athlete must be classified as an NCAA Division I senior or graduate-student and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence: community, classroom, character, and competition.

This is the first time that Danny Bloyou and Pierre Reedy have been nominated for the award. Brandon Hackenberg was nominated during the 2020-21 season.

 

 

So far in the 2021-22 season, Penn State is 5-3-1 on the season and will return to game action on October 1 when they battle Michigan State at 7 PM in East Lansing.

Penn State comes home for a battle with Rutgers and Michigan on October 5 and 10. Both of those games will be aired live on Big Ten Network.

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Penn State men’s soccer names captains for 2021 season

Penn State men’s soccer team captains have been announced as the season is about to get underway.

As you go through training camp tp get ready for the upcoming season, you look to see who will be your team captain for the season.

Penn State’s men’s soccer program learned who will serve as team captains for their upcoming season, as an official announcement was made on Wednesday. Pierre Reedy and Brandon Hackenberg were named co-captains for this year’s team. Seth Kuhn and Peter Mangione were each named vice-captains for the squad as well.

β€œI am very pleased to announce Seth Kuhn and Peter Mangione as vice-captains for the 2021 season,” head coach Jeff Cook said in a released statement. “Both student-athletes have made significant contributions to our Penn State men’s soccer program both on and off the field. I look forward to working with them in their important leadership roles.”

Penn State will play its first game of the 2021 season against George Mason at home on August 26 at 7 pm.

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Penn State unveils updated parking information for non-football events

Penn State fans making the trip to Happy Valley to support their favorite sports teams should be aware of updated parking information.

Everyone is excited to be back inside of Beaver Stadium, the Bryce Jordan Center, and Pegula Ice Arena for the upcoming sports seasons after not being in the stadiums during the 2020 season due to COVID19. And since it’s been a while since Penn State fans got a chance to attend games in person, it may be a good idea to check out the latest parking information provided by Penn State.

On Monday, Penn State announced parking information for all non-football events, which will require a valid permit or payment of the applicable parking fee for campus lots beginning Monday, Aug. 23.

In Summary:

Baseball, Basketball, Field Hockey, Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track & Field, BJC Wrestling matches

  • General Parking locations:Β Jordan East, Stadium West, Porter North
  • Prepaid ParkMobile Parking Rate:Β $5.50 per vehicle
    • Season parking packages available for most sports
  • Day-of-Event Parking Rate:Β $10 per vehicle
    • Cash only for men’s basketball, women’s basketball and men’s hockey, and for all other athletics events in this area when they coincide with Bryce Jordan Center and Pegula Ice Arena events
    • Higher rates may apply when athletics events coincide with non-athletics Bryce Jordan Center and Pegula Ice Arena events. Rates will vary and will be announced prior to each event
  • $1 per hour parking also available at the East Deck for most events

Gymnastics, Volleyball, Wrestling

  • General Parking Locations:Β Nittany Deck, West Deck
  • Prepaid ParkMobile Parking Rate:Β $5.50 per vehicle
    • Season parking packages available for most sports
  • Day-of-Event Parking Rate:Β $10 per vehicle (ParkMobile or pay station)
  • $1 per hour parking also available at the East Deck for most events

Cross Country:Β $1 per hour parking at the West Deck

Fencing:Β $1 per hour parking at the HUB Deck

Swimming & Diving, Tennis:Β $1 per hour at the East Deck

These changes will have no impact on parking for the upcoming football season.

So before you make the trip to Happy Valley to support your favorite Penn State sports team, make sure you are aware of the parking details.

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