Bo Nickal set for UFC debut; longtime Penn State field hockey coach Char Morett-Curtiss retires: Newsstand
Penn State news and notes for Feb. 16 include Lions field hockey coach Char Morett-Curtiss’ retirement, plus a Bo Nickal update, football recruiting offers, and more.
It’s time to dive into Thursday’s top tweets and headlines about the Nittany Lions and college athletics.
Penn State tweets of the day
We start with Char Morett-Curtiss’ retirement. After 39 years at the helm of the Lions’ field hockey program, she is leaving the bench but will remain with the university in an “advisory capacity,” according to a news release.
“My heart is filled with gratitude for Penn State,” Morett-Curtiss said in a released statement. “I came here as a student-athlete in July 1975 and have had countless opportunities to grow and make an impact because of the University and people like Ellen Perry, who hired me, and athletic directors like Tim Curley, Sandy Barbour and Pat Kraft, who have supported Penn State field hockey and me every step of the way.
“It’s the right time. The program is in great shape, coming off the Final Four and a Big Ten Championship, with an experienced staff of Penn Staters, a new stadium on the horizon and an athletic director in Pat Kraft who shares my vision for the program’s future.”
In other news, former Penn State wrestler Bo Nickal has a date set for his UFC debut. He will face Jamie Pickett at UFC 285 in Las Vegas on March 4. A two-time winner on Dana White’s Contender Series, the former three-time NCAA champ is unbeaten in his mixed martial arts career.
Top 10
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Big 12 title game scenarios
ASU in, 3 teams with clear path
- 2
Norvell chucks Florida flag
FSU HC heated after Gators planted flag
- 3
Bama trolls Auburn LB
Demarcus Riddick comments resurfaced
- 4
Maurice Clarett on Ryan Day
OSU legend changes tune on coach
- 5
Locksley calls out Franklin
Terps HC: 'It was bullshit'
Finally, for this section, Penn State offered 2025 Georgia tight end Logan Brooking on Wednesday.
Headlines of the day
PSU reveals new numbers for early enrollees, transfer portal additions: McGonigal, PennLive
Keon Wylie, defensive developmental player of the year, taking next steps: Bauer, BWI
For Penn State Wrestling, a Home Sendoff to the Postseason: Wogenrich, SI
Abdul Carter named among Top 10 returning linebackers for 2023: Snyder, BWI
PSU Hockey: Nittany Lions A Near Lock for Postseason, Could Face Old Foe Yet Again: Jones, Statecollege.com
Trimmings: Looking ahead at Penn State’s IOL situation: Fitz, BWI
Can Penn State football’s 2022 defensive freshmen etch names in program history?: Snyder, The Athletic
Quote of the day
“This is a really big offer for me. Obviously, Penn State is one of the best football schools in the country. In my opinion, this offer is very respectable. I’m excited to see what it does for my recruitment.
“I know that Penn State is gonna be a serious contender for me just based on the relationships I have already built with the coaching staff.
—Maryland 2024 defensive lineman Xavier Gilliam to BWI about his new offer from PSU.
