Penn State commit Corey Smith called fastest player in the country: Newsstand
Penn State news, notes, and updates for July 28 include a blazing fast speed for a Nittany Lions commit plus headlines of the day and more.
It’s time to dive into Friday’s top tweets and headlines about the Nittany Lions and college athletics.
Penn State tweets of the day
We start with news on a Class of 2024 commitment. VNN Sports tracked Penn State running back pledge Corey Smith as the fastest high school football player in America. The Waukesha, Wisc., Memorial Catholic senior-to-be joined the Nittany Lions class in April.
“I would say what separated them was that they showed they’re a very genuine organization,” Smith told BWI. “There was nothing about them that was fake. Some schools show you and tell you all the good things, but Penn State was just real with me the entire way. When I walked in there and visited the first time, it felt like a business. It’s really well run. They do things the right way.
“I just realized quickly that I could see myself there. Then, when you look at all the great players that came from Penn State, in that moment, I really dialed in and looked at them in a whole different way.”
Top 10
- 1New
Gruden talks Tennessee
Ex-NFL coach addresses past rumors
- 2
DJ Lagway
Florida QB to return vs. LSU
- 3
Dylan Raiola injury
Nebraska QB will play vs. USC
- 4Trending
Jay Williams
Analyst calls out Kentucky fans
- 5
Elko pokes at Kiffin
A&M coach jokes over kick times
The 5-foot-11, 175-pound prospect is the No. 294 player in the nation according to the On3 Industry Rankings. He is also the No. 22 running back and No. 4 player in the state of Wisconsin.
Headlines of the day
Nebraska coach Matt Rhule reflects on time at Penn State, return to Beaver Stadium: McGonigal, PennLive
Who are the top prospects camping at Penn State Friday?: Snyder, BWI
Olu Fashanu balancing high NFL Draft projections with offseason work for Penn State football: Haas, Daily Collegian
Former PSU QB Michael Robinson is ‘expecting a big year’ out of expected Lions starter Drew Allar: Pickel, BWI
James Franklin opens up on Penn State’s Big Ten rivalries: Peery, On3
Amended rule allows Penn State to put ‘rising star’ Danny O’Brien into graduate assistant role: Pickel, BWI
PSU filling multiple voids in uncertain special teams unit heading into 2023 season: Sauber, CDT
Notes: Class of 2024 targets and the Penn State Lasch Bash: Fitz, BWI
Quote of the day
“I love James Franklin. Grateful for what he’s done for my university. My alma mater. Came in at a hard time and brought them to excellence. Pat Kraft, he’s one of my best friends. Great AD. Was my AD at Temple. It’ll be fun to go there. The biggest thing I know is, ‘Hey guys, be ready for the crowd noise because it’s going to be really loud.’ It’s a really loud, raucous environment.”
—Nebraska coach Matt Rhule to PennLive about his team’s upcoming matchup at PSU in 2024.
