He previously worked at the Standard-Speaker in Hazleton, where he was raised. 6 seed in the Big Ten Tournament, picking up a 5-2 win over No. At this moment the Board of Trustees should not spend a single minute discussing my status, Mr. Paterno said in his statement. Penn State coach Micah Shrewsberry, second from left, talks to players during overtime in the team's NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Penn State had two All-Big Ten selections, led by first team selection Matt Wood. Anthony Steele was selected to the All-Big Ten freshman team after collecting 23 hits and 10 RBI. The committee will be appointed Friday at the board's regular meeting, which Gov. The firings came three days before Penn State hosts Nebraska in its final home game of the season, a day usually set aside to honor seniors on the team. Six pitchers recorded at least 40 strikeouts, led by Travis Luensmann (78), Jordan Morales (60), Tyler Shingledecker (60) and Jaden Henline (56). In this situation, I believe it is in the best interest of the university to give my successor a clear path to resolve the issues before us.. You have permission to edit this article. His 6.32 hits allowed per nine innings were the fewest in the conference, his ERA ranked fourth in the Big Ten, and he was one of the top strikeout pitchers during the regular season, ranking second in the Big Ten, 33rd nationally and fifth in a single-season in Penn State history. Henline also racked up 22 strikeouts in just 19.1 innings. Now the Nittany Lions will have a new voice leading the room. Which 16 teams should you buy or fade ahead of March Madness? 18 Michigan on March 26 and a series sweep over Michigan State in which Penn State out-scored the Spartans, 39-13. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: collegebasketball | pageType: stories | Penn State did not reveal any details regarding the new allegations made against Chambers, but did say the allegations surfaced shortly after the publication of The Undefeateds article. In a Twitter post after The Undefeated story was published, Bolton said Chambers never apologized for his word choice. Yet the board unanimously declined to let him finish out the season, his 46th as the head football coach and his 62nd over all at the college. The bag is not completely empty, though. Whoever replaces the 47-year-old Scott will be the second new Penn State assistant coach since the 2022 season ended with a 35-21 win over Utah in the Rose Bowl. When he left, his players gave him a standing ovation. But the outrage that we feel is nothing compared to the physical and psychological suffering that allegedly took place. Rhule had proved to be a successful college coach but couldnt find a way to make the transition to the NFL. Penn State pitcher Travis Luensmann leads off pitching during the Penn State baseball game against Omaha on Friday, April 29, 2022 in University Park, Pa.Penn State defeated Omaha 8-7. Both programs he really built from the ground up after being a successful coaching assistant prior to that. Defensive line coach John Scott Jr. is leaving Penn State, Nittany Lions football coach James Franklin confirmed Monday night. With runners on second and third, Norris strode to the plate looking for his first at bat in a Nittany Lions uniform. However, the team has dropped its last two games -- road affairs against Illinois and Maryland -- and is hoping to avoid its first three-game skid of the season. While James Franklin has proven to be a coach to bring in recently fired head coaches, Matt Rhule isnt taking any job as an assistant at this point. "We've got a game on Wednesday. Where are analysts ranking Joey Porter Jr. in mock drafts? After sweeping its opening tournament, Penn State looked to keep it going in the Queen City Classic against Charlotte. The starting lineup included at least three freshmen in all but six games and five to six freshmen in 19 games, and took on nine eventual NCAA tournament teams, including a three-game series at home against College World Series participant TCU. "It's a day of understanding. "It's not a happy day or a sad day from our standpoint," he told ESPN. "I failed to comprehend the experiences of others, and the reference I made was hurtful, insensitive and unacceptable. The Nittany Lions (17-12, 8-10) are aiming to rebound from a tough home defeat against Rutgers, in which the Scarlet Knights rallied from 19 down in the second half to win Despite placing runners on second and third with two outs, a hard hit ball by senior center fielder Johnny Piacentino was snagged to end the threat. We are Penn State, dont ever forget it., Many students have shown their support for Mr. Paterno with large rallies outside his home and at Old Main. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. If hes spending a lot of time swinging the bat, it may make it harder for him to be built up and managed like a starter, but the raw tools and talent are there. Heading into a promising 2023, Penn States biggest wildcard is at wide receiver. The Nittany Lions ranked sixth in ERA, eighth in strikeouts and eighth in opponent batting average. Chambers resignation comes as more college athletes are speaking up against incidents of racism in their collegiate programs. I appreciate the outpouring of support but want to emphasize that everyone should remain calm and please respect the university, its property and all that we value, he said in the statement. Rich Scarcella joined the Reading Eagle staff in 1986. After the firings, thousands of students descended on the administration building, shouting, "We want Joe back!" Sent every Thursday. Donate to the Collegian by clicking the button below. Northwestern may even be a lock at this point, thanks to a resume that includes wins over Purdue and Michigan State and two victories over Indiana. Sent every Thursday. Chambers issued a statement this week that said, in part, This has been an incredibly difficult year for me and my family, and we are in need of a break to re-set and chart our path forward., The coach apologized for his comments this summer, and Penn State released a detailed plan of action to help the schools athletic program move to a more inclusive, just and respectful environment.. Wood became the fifth All-Big Ten selection under Cooper. Co-hosts Ta. Bolton discussed the situation in a report published by ESPNs The Undefeated, detailing the ways in which Bolton said he experienced racism while at Penn State. Cooper earned his bachelor's degree in psychology from Miami in 1994 and a master's in sports sciences/administration from Miami in 1996. Athletic director Sandy Barbour said that accepting Chambers' resignation is "in the best interest of Penn State, our program and our student-athletes." He had 10 homers and 43 RBI to go with 34 runs. The Nittany Lions won Big Ten series against Purdue, Minnesota and Michigan State, sweeping the Spartans. The fact that Luensmann made an SEC roster and saw time is impressive within itself, but there are still a lot of unknowns about the sophomore. Now, after an investigation and new allegations of inappropriate conduct, the head coach has resigned. Barbour said the school will conduct a national search before naming a full-time successor. "Due to other interactions with Coach, I knew this was no slip of the tongue.". Sending a ball deep to left field, Piacentino crossed home on the sac fly to put the blue and white up 7-1 heading into the final two innings. Former Kent State wide receiver Dante Cephas announced Sunday night he was joining Penn State for the 2023 season. Lambert-Smith is the leading returner after a strong finish to the season. After 19th-ranked Nebraska, Penn State plays at Ohio State and at No. A tragedy occurred, and we all have to have patience to let the legal process proceed. The 2019 season concluded with Penn States largest draft class since 2012, headlined by Dante Biasis selection in the sixth round by the Kansas City Royals. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Joe Paterno, who has the most victories of any coach in major college football history, was fired by Penn State on Wednesday One cameraman repeatedly said, Your campus is going to burn tonight.. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. An eventful Sunday evening saw Penn State fire receivers coach Taylor Stubblefield shortly before landing a commitment from Kent State standout Dante Cephas one of the top wideouts available in the transfer portal. WebRobert Paul Wine, Jr. (born July 13, 1962) is an American former professional baseball player. Luensmann is a hard thrower, but is still young and only threw 2.1 innings at South Carolina. Luensmann picked up his second win in as many starts, firing five innings with just one run allowed and three strikeouts. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much A Warner Bros. We do not disclose the details of personnel investigations, but I can tell you, as difficult as this news may be, both (Penn State President Eric Barron) and I believe this is the right outcome, said Sandy Balfour, the universitys vice president for intercollegiate athletics. Penn State was among the conference leaders offensively, ranking second in on-base percentage (.394), slugging (.422), triples (7), doubles (30), third in batting average (.289) and walks (77), and fourth in scoring (6.7 runs/game) and runs (100). A tragedy occurred, and we all have to have patience to let the legal process proceed. Sign up today! It should be a day of reckoning and change. Freshmen, transfers key to Penn State baseball filling out starting rotation, Andrew Buckman & Joel Haas | The Daily Collegian, Penn State All-Sports Museum hosting its 12th annual Trick or Treak Night, Evaluating Penn State mens basketballs offseason additions | Collegian Sports Speak Podcast, Shooting the breeze with womens basketball point guard Shay Ciezki | Voices of the Valley. Cephas will look to become the top target for projected new starting quarterback Drew Allar this fall. Chambers said in a statement provided to ESPN that he made the decision to take "a break to re-set and chart our path forward.". Please enter valid email address to continue. Penn State tallied 21 games with 10+ strikeouts and 16 games allowing three or less earned runs. Piacentino led the squad with eight homers and 32 RBI to go with a team-best .525 slugging percentage. Nov. 9, 2011. "I am so proud of all our program has accomplished these past nine years, and I will be forever grateful to the Penn State community for its ongoing support," Chambers said in his statement. But according to Surma, Paterno and Spanier were informed by telephone of the unanimous decisions to remove them because "we were unable to find a way to do that in person without causing further distraction.". The Milwaukee Brewers took the former Penn State catcher in the fourth round of the MLB Draft with the No. But Carter ultimately changed course and is instead headed to West Virginia the Lions opening opponent in September. In a statement, Penn State said new allegations surfaced after The Undefeated reported in July that Rasir Bolton -- who transferred from Penn State to Iowa State in the summer of 2019 -- said he decided to leave the Nittany Lions because Chambers made a reference to a noose around Bolton's neck. I just dont think its right that JoePas losing his job, Corey Davis, a 23-year-old senior studying international politics, said. With both offenses hitting a lull, Huskies reliever Jacob Draeger continued that trend, striking out redshirt senior catcher Josh Spiegel to sit the Nittany Lions down in order and hold the score at 5-1 after six innings. The 2011 season saw Cooper record his 200th coaching victory and earn the Horizon League Coach of the Year award for the second consecutive year. Scott is leaving after Penn States defense had a successful season. All Rights Reserved. But we have a lot of games left to play.". Mr. Paterno had announced earlier Wednesday that he planned to retire at the end of the football season, but the statement was apparently released without the approval of the board. Success! Diaz was named Penn State's new defensive coordinator Saturday, four days after being fired as head coach at Miami. Tom Bradley at a press conference on Friday. "We're not down in any way. 2011 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Franklin fired wide receivers coach Taylor Stubblefield in January and replaced him with Marques Hagan. Watch #OnTheStacks Podcast! Error! He last played professional baseball in 1990. In the NFL, Matt Rhule had a record of 11-27 versus his college coaching record of 75-43 during stops at both Temple and Baylor. Sophomore Jaden Henline is a name to watch. appreciated. All three were drafted by MLB organizations, leaving Penn State with some holes to fill. Penn State had won three in a row prior to that setback. A few climbed lampposts, tried to topple street signs and knocked over trash cans. 132 overall pick. After a strong defensive display in the top half of the third, the Huskies dialed up some strong defense in the bottom half, stranding a runner for the road squads first scoreless frame of the game. Morales returned to the mound in the ninth inning and closed the door on Northern Illinois, capping four strong innings out of the bullpen and bringing the Nittany Lions back to .500. If Penn State can unlock that talent, Tulio is the prototype starting pitcher that scouts drool over. On the mound, the Nittany Lions pitching staff set a program record with 503 strikeouts. The 2007 team earned a silver medal at the Pan Am Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It remains to be seen, though, who will be coaching him. All three members of the starting rotation were drafted, making Penn State one of only four schools to accomplish that in 2021. Cooper was also a member of the coaching staff for the 2007 and 2009 USA College National teams. In non-conference action, the Nittany Lions wins included a 14-3 victory over NEC Champion LIU, an 8-4 win at West Virginia and a 19-6 win over Pitt in PNC Park, highlighted by a 14-run top of the ninth. Cooper steered Team USA to an 8-1 record in World Cup play, including seven consecutive victories to win the gold medal. The Nittany Lions defeated the Spartans 5-3. N.C. States Devin Carter announced he was joining the Lions after the Rose Bowl and is even still listed in Penn States student directory. WebThe 2023 baseball season is Rob Coopers 10th as head coach of the Nittany Lion baseball program. Follow him on Twitter @TLdlevarse. A noose around my neck is why I left Penn State, Bolton wrote in a tweet in July. Cubs Hall of Fame legend Ernie Banks once said Let's play two. Penn State did just that to kick off its stretch of four games in three days. The hurler battled early command issues, but sophomore first baseman Anthony Steele failed to take advantage, leaving the bases loaded and keeping the score 1-0 after one. Outside of the starting rotation, only two returning pitchers threw over 20 innings last year, fifth-year senior Mason Mellott and senior Tyler Shingledecker. Just a month before the start of the season, Penn State men's basketball coach Pat Chambers is stepping down from his position, the school announced Wednesday. New episode every Wednesday. The harmony between academics and athletics was on full display, as multiple Penn State professors and a group of journalism students also joined the travel party. Cooper has said his staff had a lot of interest in Luensmann out of high school, and after not seeing much time in his freshman year with the Gamecocks, Luensmann is back in his home state. It now raises and spends several million dollars each year for its programs. Paterno notified the athletic director, Tim Curley, and a vice president, Gary Schultz. Paterno has come under harsh criticism including from within the community known as Happy Valley for not taking more action in 2002 after then-graduate assistant and current assistant coach Mike McQueary came to him and reported seeing Sandusky in the Penn State showers with a young boy. Camren Wynter (16 points) and Jalen Pickett (11 points) were the only two Nittany Lions to score in double figures against Rutgers. He was a columnist for The Daily Collegian. Replacing an entire starting pitching staff can be tough, and in 2022, coach Rob Cooper and Penn State will be tasked with doing just that this spring. Shingledecker made 21 appearances, collecting a team-high seven wins, with a 3.10 ERA. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Joe Paterno, who has the most victories of any coach in major college football history, was fired by Penn State on Wednesday night in the wake of a sexual abuse scandal involving a prominent former assistant coach and the universitys failure to act to halt further harm. Despite Manny Diaz coming in and having the success he is having, no one else sees State College as a recovery stop. Senior Conor Larkin earned three wins and 69 strikeouts in 63.2 innings and fellow senior Bailey Dees was responsible for four wins and 53 strikeouts in 66 innings. The Buckeyes parted ways with Beals after 12 seasons in Columbus, the athletic department announced Monday. Paterno is not a target of the criminal investigation, although Curley and Schultz have been charged with failing to report the incident to the authorities. The four selections were double of any other Pennsylvania school and three of the draftees are Pennsylvania natives. He will take over as the head coach for Penn State. Parker replaced Corley in January 2019 but left after one season for a promotion at West Virginia. It has swept weekend series with UMass Lowell, out-scoring the River Hawks 49-5 over the three games, and Josh Spiegel was named All-Big Ten second team, batting .300 with a team-best 17 doubles. When it comes to in-house replacements, there isnt much there for the blue and white. Florida State. Penn State baseballs trip to Cuba prior to the 2016 season is perhaps the best example of Coopers commitment to the first part of the student-athlete term. But who will lead this deep and ultra-talented group of pass rushers as well as develop a crucial defensive tackle presence during this season of high expectations? We're still excited. I appreciate it. But the disappointment remains. I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. Get weekend previews and weekend recaps from The Daily Collegian Sports staff sent to your inbox. There was an error processing your request. A catcher, Wine played parts of two seasons in Major League Baseball for the Houston Astros in 1986 and 1987. The Nittany Lions also excelled in the classroom with 15 earning Academic All-Big Ten honors, tying for second overall in the conference. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Harrison Wallace moved into a starting role after Washington suffered a season-ending injury in November. 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