Watch Bo Nickal win latest MMA fight; Penn State football is down a commit: Newsstand
Penn State news, notes, and updates for Aug. 10 include video of another dominating MMA performance by former Lions wrestler Bo Nickal plus more on the football program losing a key Class of 2023 commitment and much more.
It’s time to dive into Wednesday’s top tweets and headlines about the Lions and athletics.
Penn State tweets of the day
We start with Bo Nickal.
Despite his opponent in the Dana White’s Contenders Series, Zach Borrego, being 1.5 pounds overweight, the former Penn State wrestling champ used his trademark strength, speed, and aggression to stop his foe in just 61 seconds. The referee called a stop to the match by submission when Borrego tapped out shortly after Nickal locked him in a rear-naked choke. It was Nickal’s second MMA win. He was not given a UFC contract to the surprise of many fans. But, his manager, Malki Kawa, had this to say:
“Guys, relax. @NoBickal could be in the ufc, but I want to get him experience. Just trust the process. Sept we do it again.”
Nickal is expected to fight again in a DWCS event this fall. He has needed less than two minutes to leave his first two pro MMA bouts victorious.
In other news, Penn State football is down a Class of 2023 commitment. The Lions lost a pledge from four-star edge and top-120 prospect Tommarion Parker on Tuesday.
“The No. 120 overall prospect in the On3 Consensus added that he felt he wasn’t 100 percent sure of his commitment at this point, and wants to take more time with his recruiting process after rushing into an early commitment,” On3’s Chad Simmons writes.
Top 10
- 1Breaking
DJ Lagway
Florida QB to return vs. LSU
- 2
Dylan Raiola injury
Nebraska QB will play vs. USC
- 3
Elko pokes at Kiffin
A&M coach jokes over kick times
- 4New
SEC changes course
Alcohol sales at SEC Championship Game
- 5
Bryce Underwood
Michigan prepared to offer No. 1 recruit $10.5M over 4 years
“He chose Penn State over Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, and others. Those schools have been communicating with him, looking to get him on campus this fall for official visits.”
Finally, for this section, former Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley will start when the Arizona Cardinals take on the Cincinnati Bengals on Friday. Both starter Kyler Murray and expected backup Colt McCoy are out for the game, per NFL.com.
Headlines of the day
Big Ten games soon won’t be televised on ESPN anymore, sources say: The Associated Press
Eager to return to form, Saquon Barkley getting confidence back: Bauer, BWI
What’s Up With The Penn State Decommits?: Wogenrich, SI
Penn State loses four-star defensive lineman Tomarrion Parker: Snyder, BWI
Dana White explains why Bo Nickal was not given UFC contract after looking ‘incredible’ at DWCS: MMA Junkie
Roman Bravo-Young talks Snap Custom Pizza deal, returning to Penn State for 2022-2023 season, and more: Pickel, BWI
‘It’s the next man up’ | Penn State football has deep group of wide receivers replacing Jahan Dotson: Daily Collegian
Hunter Nourzad, vying for starting shot, exerts influence on Lions’ OL: Bauer, BWI
Mitchell Tinsley Is His Own Man, but He’s Also a Lot Like Jahan Dotson: Jones, Statecollege.com
Quote of the day
“Success with Honor plays a big role in this, obviously the collective at Penn State. They just said Snap Pizza wants to work with you, and we talked. We have the same values, and they want me to do some things for them. I eat there every day. So it’s kind of like, why not? It was a no-brainer to partner with them. We have some cool stuff in the works.”
–Star PSU wrestler Roman Bravo-Young to BWI about his new NIL deal with Snap Custom Pizza and Salads.
