Ex-Penn State coach reportedly returning to Big Ten; Lions assistant a "name to watch" at Virginia: Newsstand
Welcome to the first Friday of December, Penn State fans.
Conference championship weekend is upon us. The Lions aren’t on the schedule, of course, but there are still plenty of great games on tap. Then, on Sunday, we’ll learn where the team is headed for a bowl game.
In other news, a current Penn State assistant coach is an “early name to know” at Virginia. Bronco Mendenhall surprisingly stepped down there on Thursday. Beyond that, an ex-Lions offensive coordinator could be returning to the place he was at before joining James Franklin’s staff prior to the 2020 season.
Let’s get into the final newsstand of the week with top tweets and headlines about PSU and college football.
Penn State tweets of the day
We get rolling with a suggestion from ESPN national college football reporter Adam Rittenberg. He says that current PSU safeties coach Anthony Poindexter is someone who could be in line for the top spot at UVA.
Poindexter has never been a head coach, but he’s a beloved Cavs alum.
Elsewhere, Kirk Ciarrocca will seemingly soon be officially welcomed back at Minnesota. Remember that he left the Gophers to join Penn State. Then, he was replaced by Mike Yurcich a year later. Ciarrocca spent this season as an off-field analyst at West Virginia.
Top 10
- 1Hot
Neyland does Gator Chomp
Vols fans celebrate Florida win
- 2
OSU trolls Cignetti
Buckeyes tell IU to 'Google it'
- 3Trending
Connor Stalions x Bryce Underwood
Photo ignites social media
- 4
Florida dunks on Ole Miss
Gators take Rebels hoop, put UF sticker on it and dunk
- 5
Florida upsets Ole Miss
Major College Football Playoff implications
For what it’s worth, the Lions and Gophers meet next November at Beaver Stadium.
One last coaching carousel tidbit: Here are some highlights from Brent Pry’s introductory news conference at Virginia Tech.
Jordan Stout is off to the Senior Bowl. He’s the sixth Penn State player to receiver that honor.
New LSU coach Brian Kelly magically developed a southern accent within days of accepting his new job.
Finally, another Penn State safety is in the transfer portal.
Headlines of the day
Inside the Den: Latest on Sean Clifford, PSU bowl projection: Bauer, BWI
At Virginia Tech, Brent Pry Intends to Compete in Recruiting With Lions: Wogenrich, SI
How long does James Franklin typically take to hire a new assistant?: Pickel, BWI
How Penn State football’s true freshmen fared in 2021: Eckert, BWI
‘It took this place to do it’: Brent Pry strikes out on his own at Virginia Tech after 8 years at Penn State: Gallen, PennLive
Commit Joey Schlaffer opens up after District III championship: Snyder, BWI
Brent Pry says it was difficult to leave Penn State football, James Franklin: Scarcella, Reading Eagle
Penn State’s top performers on offense by PFF Grade: Carr, BWI
Which games did Penn State lose this year because of coaching?: Giger, DKOnPittsburghSports
Penn State defensive coordinator hot board: Who could replace Brent Pry?: Bauer, BWI
Quote of the day
“James is like a brother to me. I wasn’t sure I would ever step out and do my own thing. It took this place to do it.
“James has always known how I felt about Virginia Tech…We were buddies when I came to Virginia Tech as a GA, so I’m sure when this thing opened, it crossed his mind like it did mine. He was very supportive, and wanted to help in any way he could.”
–New Virginia Tech coach brent Pryu on his relationship with Penn State coach James Franklin.
