Penn State lands a walk-on; Micah Parsons earns big honor after rookie season: Newsstand
Penn State coaches are back on the road recruiting during the final full week of January.
The Nittany Lions staff is making their stops count during the last days of the first contact period in 2022.
Today’s newsstand is led by a new walk-on and recruiting updates. Here are the top tweets and headlines about Penn State and college football on Jan. 25.
Tweets of the day
We start with a walk-on addition.
Colgate receiver/kick returner Jake Spencer announced Monday night that he will be joining the Lions. The Pa., native only caught three passes for 14 yards in 2021, but he was active on special teams. There, he had 20 kickoff returns for 378 yards.
It will be interesting to see how Penn State envisions using him. The Lions are absent a punt and kick returner from last season’s depth chart. Penn State is also in need of gunners on punt coverage.
Top 10
- 1Breaking
Billy Napier
Florida to retain head coach
- 2New
Johntay Cook
Texas WR no longer with the program
- 3
Re-ranking 2024 class
On3 re-ranks the 5-stars from the 2024 cycle
- 4Live
Florida fans react
Gators faithful react to Billy Napier news
- 5
Colbie Young
Attorney calls for Georgia WR reinstatement
Elsewhere on the recruiting front, nine Penn State players made the final On300 for the Class of 2022. Quarterback Drew Allar leads the way at No. 7. He also has the class’ highest NIL valuation at $100,000, per On3. The outlet also bumped defensive end signee Dani Dennis-Sutton up to five-star status.
Finally, on the NFL front, Micah Parsons was named to the Pro Football Writers Association All-NFL & All-NFC teams. He was the only rookie to earn that honor. The former Penn State and current Dallas Cowboys linebacker is a shoo-in to win defensive rookie of the year honors. He is in the conversation to be voted as the defensive player of the year, as well.
Headlines of the day
The 10 biggest ‘what ifs’ for Penn State Football recruiting: Victory Bell Rings
BWI roundtable: Picking the most impactful part of the offseason so far for Penn State football: Bauer, BWI
Two Nittany Lions taken in latest PFF first-round mock draft: Dehring, Yahoo
Penn State adds run-on receiver Jake Spencer through transfer portal: Bauer, BWI
PSU makes top 8 for 4-star linebacker in Class of 2023 with NFL bloodline: Gallen, PennLive
Penn State gives 2023 four-star receiver committed elsewhere something to think about after visit: Pickel, BWI
Could Jahan Dotson Replace Chris Godwin in Tampa?: Wogenrich, SI
Seven Penn State signees move up in final On300 for Class of 2022: Snyder, BWI
Quote of the day
“We’ve always kept a defensive mindset since we’ve started practice, and I think you’re seeing that with our team. I think that’s what’s helping us stay in games. The problem is our offense. Our offense isn’t very good. That’s where we’re gonna get to work here in the next few days is trying to improve that.”
–PSU men’s basketball coach Micah Shrewsberry to reporters about the team’s struggling offense.
