Former Penn State linebacker Jan Johnson gets new coaching role at Virginia Tech: Newsstand
Penn State news, notes, and updates for June 27 include a new job title for Jan Johnson at Virginia Tech plus much more.
It’s time to dive into Tuesday’s top tweets and headlines about the Nittany Lions and college athletics.
Penn State tweets of the day
We start with an update on a Penn State alum. Pa., native and former Lions linebacker Jan Johnson has a new role on Brent Pry’s Virginia Tech staff. After serving as a defense analyst last year, Johnson has moved into a graduate assistant role. He’s one of two Hokies who is changing jobs ahead of the 2023 season, as former player personnel staffer Rob Branch is now also a GA.
“Jan and Rob are extremely bright individuals who have been in our program and understand our culture and vision,” Pry said in a released statement. “It’s exciting to see their passion for the game and I can’t wait to watch them grow as they take the next step in their coaching journey.”
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Johnson entered the coaching ranks before the 2022 season. He played from 2015 until 2019 at Penn State before spending 2020 and 2021 in the NFL, most recently with the Tennessee Titans before turning in shoulder pads for a clipboard and whistle.
In other news, a few Nittany Lions were picked as ‘Iron Lions of the Week’ on Monday by the program’s strength staff as summer workouts continue. This installment’s standouts were running back Nicholas Singleton, defensive tackle Zane Durant, and tight end Tyler Warren.
Headlines of the day
Penn State linebacker Curtis Jacobs came back for greatness: Carr, BWI
King Mack brings ‘wildly explosive’ traits to the safety position: Hockensmith, PennLive
What we’re hearing about Penn State’s top prospects as the dead period begins: Snyder, BWI
Penn State Football: Kraft Talks Campus Parking Ticket Fiasco: Jones, Statecollege.com
Is Kalen King the nation’s top college cornerback? He wants to prove he is: Bauer, BWI
Pro Football Focus releases top 25 rankings ahead of 2023 college season: Kosko, On3
Quote of the day
“I’m 100 percent; I feel good. So, I’m hungry, I’m as hungry as I’ve ever been. I had been working so hard last year, to get to a point, and you having it taken away from you, rebuilding back to square one, it’s humbling. But, I’m ready and I’m excited about the opportunity for this year.”
–PSU lineman Nick Dawkins to BWI about how he’s bouncing back from injury and preparing for the 2023 season.
