Penn State sends out new 2023 offer; Lions commit breaks school record in shotput: Newsstand
The Penn State newsstand for April 5 is once again filled with recruiting updates.
A new Class of 2023 offer went out on Tuesday night. Earlier that day, a Lions commit who is a two-sport star turned in his latest record-setting performance at the high school level.
Other updates include footage from a recent Penn State practice and more news to know.
It’s time to take a look at the top tweets and headlines about the Nittany Lions and college athletics on Wednesday.
Penn State tweets of the day
We start with a Class of 2023 signee.
Reading, Pa., Wyomissing offensive lineman, On3 five-star, and Penn State football commit JVen Williams was already his school’s record-holder in the discus. Now, he can add shotput to that list, as well.
Video from Wyomissing football and track and field coach Steve O’Neil shows Williams unleashing a throw of 61-feet, six inches to start the season. According to The Reading Eagle, the previous record at the high school was 58 feet, three inches.
Williams finished third at states last year in the shot put with a throw of 52-3. He now aims to win that gold medal.
Williams’ school discus record stands at 176-2. He will compete for local, district, and state gold in that event, as well, later this spring.
Top 10
- 1New
Saban chirped
Big 12 comes after GOAT
- 2
DJ Lagway
Fan flashes Florida QB to Pope
- 3Hot
Strength of Schedule
CFP Top 25 SOS ranking
- 4
Alabama needs a prayer
Tide can make the CFP but needs help
- 5
3 ACC teams in CFP?
Path for ACC outlined
Next, we move on to a new Penn State recruiting offer.
The Lions have joined the race for Hyattsville, Md., DeMatha Catholic offensive tackle Oluwatosin Babalade. Many schools were actively recruiting the On3 Consensus three-star, but his stock has soared following a strong showing at the Under Armour camp in Towson, Md., last month. Boston College, Maryland, Pittsburgh, and North Carolina have all hosted him in March.
Now, Penn State will see if it can get Babalade to visit, as well. Time will tell as the program looks to add to what is already shaping up to be a sizable class, literally and figuratively, in the trenches.
We wrap up this section with footage from a recent Penn State practice. In the video below, quarterback Sean Clifford is mic’d up. Follow along from a pre-practice chat with the camera plus drills during it and more.
Headlines of the day
Evaluating Penn State’s Offensive Progress This Spring: Wogenrich, SI
In Penn State’s Mike LB competition, development takes precedence: Bauer, BWI
A Look Ahead for Penn State Wrestling: Elder, Centre County Gazette
Penn State 2023 linebacker update, Rappleyea commits: BWI Daily: Carr, BWI
One question each Big Ten team must answer during spring practices ahead of 2022 college football season: Fornelli, CBS Sports
Antonio Cotman Jr. talks Penn State, outlines decision timeline: Pickel, BWI
Bob Bowlsby to step away from role as Big 12 commissioner later this year: Wilson, ESPN
Armed with experience, Jaylen Reed pushing, competing this spring: Bauer, BWI
Way too early Big Ten win predictions, including Nittany Lions: Kreiser, Victory Bell Rings
Former Penn State offensive lineman Ryan Bates inks long-term contract: Eckert, BWI
Quote of the day
“Jaylen and Zakee are doing some really good things. Jaylen obviously has got more game experience, but Zakee is showing up a bunch right now in practice.”
—PSU head coach James Franklin on young Lions safeties Jaylen Reed and Zakee Wheatley.
