Penn State adds two new walk-ons; offers go out: Newsstand
Penn State news, notes, and updates for Jan. 26 include news about two new walk-on additions plus new 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 new preferred walk-on additions. Penn State has added a pair of Pennsylvania prospects in the Class of 2023. Bishop Guilfoyle quarterback Karson Kiesewetter, who threw for 2,018 yards and 18 as a senior and rushed for 1,560 and 31, respectively, will join the Lions. So, too, will Conemaugh Twp. receiver Ethan Black. He was the 2021 PIAA AA 100-meter dash champ and caught 12 touchdown passes during his senior football season.
“I am blessed to announce that I have committed to Penn State University where I will be furthering my academic and athletic career,” Black wrote on Twitter.
Top 10
- 1
Kirby Smart calls out CFP
Georgia HC victory laps committee after win vs. Tennessee
- 2
Heupel shades refs
Tennessee HC not happy after loss vs. Georgia
- 3
Dave Aranda
Baylor HC will return for 2025
- 4
Florida trolls Brian Kelly
'Don't damage our tables, coach'
- 5New
Travis Hunter
Colorado star heavy Heisman favorite
“I would like to thank my family, friends, coaches, and teammates for supporting me.”
In other news, Penn State sent out more new offers on Wednesday. The Lions are now in the mix for:
–Georgia Class of 2025 quarterback Antwann Hill Jr.
–Maryland Class of 2026 offensive lineman Gregory Maddox
–Tennessee Class of 2024 tight end Max LeBlanc
Finally, for this section, we’ll note that both of the Lions’ Class of 2023 signees at tight end are inside On3’s top 10 at their position. Andrew Rappleyea is number two, while Joey Schlaffer checks in at No. 9.
Headlines of the day
Cowboys’ Micah Parsons, Giants’ Saquon Barkley among finalists for AP’s top NFL awards: AP
PSU lands leader in Anthony Speca: BWI Daily: Carr, BWI
Penn State’s Super Bowl Streak Will Continue: Wogenrich, SI
Locker room NIL problems avoided thus far, Penn State stresses maintenance, logical system: Bauer, BWI
Linebacker Jamari Buddin officially leaves Penn State football, commits to New Mexico State: Ripchik, Daily Collegian
Two more scholarship prospects added to Penn State’s upcoming junior day list: Snyder, BWI
Dante Cephas gives Penn State football transfer portal receiver Drew Allar needs: Snyder, The Athletic
Wrestling notebook: Looking ahead to Iowa; latest rankings update: Pickel, BWI
Tennessee Football expected to hire UConn administrator, former PSU staffer Andrew Goodman as new director of operations: Morrison, On3
Quote of the day
“For Penn State to make him their new wide receivers coach is a good thing. I feel like once he gets comfortable with the system and playbook, they will have something good going into this upcoming season.”
