Cooper's squad defeated nationally-ranked TCU on the road, topped national-powerhouse Notre Dame in South Bend and was on the brink of an upset against eventual National Champion Oregon State in the NCAA Corvallis Regional. Defensive line coach John Scott Jr. is leaving Penn State, Nittany Lions football coach James Franklin confirmed Monday night. Although Barbour would not provide any details related to the new allegation, she said no NCAA rules violations were involved. Parker replaced Corley in January 2019 but left after one season for a promotion at West Virginia. Which 16 teams should you buy or fade ahead of March Madness? You play good teams," Wildcats coach Chris Collins said after the 75-59 loss to Maryland. 1-ranked opponents Virginia (3/5/10) and Georgia (3/24/09). The Nittany Lions won Big Ten series against Purdue, Minnesota and Michigan State, sweeping the Spartans. All the facts arent out, we dont even know hes done anything wrong. The previous highest was catcher Ben Heath (fifth round, 153rd overall) by the Houston Astros. 2 Alabama erases 17-point deficit, wins SEC, 'Unbelievable night': Irish win Brey's home finale, No. As my time at Penn State has drawn to a close, I want to extend a debt of gratitude to all of my players for trusting me, buying in, allowing me to coach them, and for giving me their all, Stubblefield wrote on social media. Your contribution will help the Collegian provide award winning journalism to the Penn State community and beyond. Bolton left Penn State after the 2018-19 season for Iowa State, with little explanation at the time. When Stubblefield was hired prior to the 2020 campaign, he became the Lions fourth receivers coach in four years. The junior catcher won the Big Ten batting average title in the regular season (.395) and led the Nittany Lions in average (.379), hits (75), runs (55), homers (12), RBI (53), total bases (132), slugging percentage (.667), on-base percentage (.480) and walks (36). He also had eight strikeouts against Maine (2/25). "I failed to comprehend the experiences of others, and the reference I made was hurtful, insensitive and unacceptable. Along with his college coaching experience, Cooper also was an associate scout for the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1990-92 and has been selected to four coaching stints with USA Baseball in 2000, 2007, 2009 and 2013. However, his strong belief in the first part of the term student-athlete is perhaps the top reason he has proven to be an excellent fit at Penn State. Paterno is listed on The Second Mile's website as a member of its honorary board of directors, a group that includes business executives, golfing great Arnold Palmer and several NFL Hall of Famers and coaches, including retired Pittsburgh Steelers stars Jack Ham and Franco Harris. His 12.41 strikeouts per inning also ranked second in the Big Ten. If you're interested in submitting a Letter to the Editor, click here. After Penn State retired a base runner in a rundown, Luensmann fired a strikeout to maintain the blue and whites advantage. 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 59-56 Sunday. 22, 2022. For Matt Rhule, Penn State fans will likely see him on another college sideline before he is on the home sideline. The division in which Nebraska competes in is significantly easier than the other. He revived the program, including victories in the Orange Bowl over Florida State in the 2005 season and the Outback Bowl over Tennessee in the 2006 season. Penn State fired wide receivers coach Taylor Stubblefield on Sunday after three seasons with the program. Earlier in the summer, Kerry Martin Jr., a football player at West Virginia University, detailed the mistreatment he and others received from defensive coordinator Vic Koenning, who was placed on administrative leave before mutually parting ways with the school. He also covers high school baseball, golf, volleyball and bowling and college basketball. Biasi was the leader of Penn State's starting rotation in 2019, earning a place on the 2019 All-Big Ten Second Team. After he was fired, thousands of people gathered in front of the administration building, throwing objects and chanting We want Joe!. The Huskies put together their first threat of the contest in the top of the second. Chambers issued a statement of apology to Bolton following publication of The Undefeated's story. He held opponents without an earned run in 12 of his 21 outings. It has swept weekend series with UMass Lowell, out-scoring the River Hawks 49-5 over the three games, and The Lions top two receivers from 2022, Parker Washington and Mitchell Tinsley, are off to the NFL. Shingledecker paced PSU with seven wins, while Morales led the staff with 26 appearances. All Rights Reserved. 814-272-1711 ext 359. Sign up today! Barbour said the school received the results of the investigation within the past two weeks and that the new allegation was previously unknown to the school and was unrelated to the incident Bolton detailed to The Undefeated. "He said he was from the north and wasn't aware," Bolton said in the post. 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. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Morales was able to retire the next two hitters, keeping Penn State ahead 7-3. At 6-foot-4, he fits the stereotypical mold of a classic starting pitcher. PSU's Chambers resigns after probe into conduct, Sizing up the player of the year winners in all 32 Division I men's conferences, No. They have far more important matters to address. The 2023 baseball season is Rob Coopers 10th as head coach of the Nittany Lion baseball program. Mason Mellott warms up on the moundduring Penn State baseball's game against Michigan State on Sunday, May 2nd, 2021 at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park in University Park, Pa. Bolton told The Undefeated that he recalled Chambers saying, "I want to be a stress reliever for you. Hey look, get a good night's sleep, study. Brett Steinle, President | Email: bvs5535@psu.edu | Tel: (724) 831-4381. The Nittany Lions sat third in the conference in batting average (.269). After hearing news of the firing, Paterno released a statement, saying: "I am disappointed with the Board of Trustees' decision, but I have to accept it. In nine seasons starting in 2005, Cooper accumulated a 286-230 record, including a pair of wins over No. The Centre Daily Times first Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. With runners on second and third, Norris strode to the plate looking for his first at bat in a Nittany Lions uniform. Mr. Paterno declined, and the moment was looked at in the narrative of Paternos career as an instance of his overcoming adversity. Cooper earned his bachelor's degree in psychology from Miami in 1994 and a master's in sports sciences/administration from Miami in 1996. The defensive coordinator Tom Bradley will take over as interim head coach. So far this year there have been five college coaches fired, with two in the Big Ten. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Penn State opened up the season with a three-game series against Miami. The wins included a 3-2 victory over No. Mr. Paterno stopped and turned around to say: Thats right. March 1, 2023 1:02 pm ET. Published Mr. Spanier, 63, has helped to raise the academic prestige of Penn State during his tenure. Former Penn State Nittany Lion player and coach Matt Rhule has been removed from his head coaching position with the Carolina Panthers. Woods selection makes program history, as he becomes the highest-selected position player in Penn State history, breaking fellow catcher Ben Heaths record of pick No. 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. He would stay in State College after graduating as he became a member of the staff as a graduate assistant. Gerlott pushed the envelope for the blue and white, boasting a 3-5 mark at the plate and driving in three runs that proved to be the difference in the early innings. The ouster of the man affectionately known as "JoePa" brings to an end one of the most storied coaching careers not just in college football but in all of sports. 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.. Penn State has won six of its last seven meetings with Northwestern, including both matchups last season. Andrew Harbaugh. You can talk to me about anything. Luensmann picked up his second win in as many starts, firing five innings with just one run allowed and three strikeouts. "We've got a game on Wednesday. He was named the Horizon League Coach of the Year in 2010 and 2011. Error! Roughly 40 minutes later, Cephas announced on social media he was joining the Lions for next season. A lamppost was torn down and police pepper-sprayed some in the crowd. Upon learning about a suspected 2002 assault by Mr. Sandusky on a young boy in the football buildings showers, Mr. Paterno redirected the graduate assistant who witnessed the incident to the athletic director, rather than notifying the police. 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 Mr. Sandusky had been a key part of the football program, but prosecutors have said he was a serial pedophile who was allowed to add victims over the years in part because the university he had served was either unable or unwilling to stop him. Boo Buie (17.2 points, 4.5 assists per game) and Chase Audige (14.6 points, 2.8 assists) guide Northwestern. 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. In a Twitter post after The Undefeated story was published, Bolton said Chambers never apologized for his word choice. Angry questions were shouted at Mr. Surma, who responded to them while the other board members sat behind him and to his sides. He will take over as the head coach for Penn State. James Franklin is 2-13 vs AP Top-10 teams at Penn State, including 8 straight losses. Northern Illinois would not go without a fight as Troy transfer and junior outfielder Colin Summerhill stroked one to the gap, scoring two Huskies and cutting the Penn State lead to four. Penn State baseball kicks off weekend with comfortable win over Northern Illinois, Andrew Buckman & Joel Haas | The Daily Collegian, Penn State baseball heads to North Carolina for 4-game stint against 3 teams, Penn State softball cruises to shutout victory over Charlotte to open Queen City Classic, Great pitching leads Penn State baseball to 2nd win of the day against Northern Illinois, Shooting the breeze with womens basketball point guard Shay Ciezki | Voices of the Valley. Penn State tallied 21 games with 10+ strikeouts and 16 games allowing three or less earned runs. Cooper, who played two seasons at Miami from 1992 to 1993 and served as a graduate assistant from 1994 to 1995, spoke to the media Tuesday about the matchup. According to the source, the reason for the letter was that the university employee said the board was unable to locate Paterno during the day. He posted a 2.55 earned run average with 102 strikeouts in 74.0 innings over 14 starts. The Nittany Lions also ranked 15th with 6.33 hits allowed per nine innings and 18th with a 3.63 strikeout-to-walk ratio. - In a massive shakeup, Penn State football coach Joe Paterno and school president Graham Spanier were fired Wednesday night by the board of trustees amid the 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 is 8-1 this year, with its only loss to powerhouse Alabama. Sent every Thursday. Let us know your thoughts by leaving a comment on this story below. Cooper methodically built Wright State into a perennial contender in the Horizon League with seven 30-win seasons, two Horizon League regular-season titles, three Horizon League Tournament crowns and six Horizon League Championship game appearances. All in all, Nebraska seems like a perfect fit. Cooper was also a member of the coaching staff for the 2007 and 2009 USA College National teams. Not shy about stating his ultimate goal of returning Penn State to Omaha in June, the Lions have made significant strides under his leadership. With the benefit of hindsight, I wish I had done more.. Yet it was Mr. Paterno who remained the public face of the university. Now, he'll have his choice of coveted college jobs. It should be a day of truth. I wish him and his family nothing but the best in the future.. 132 overall pick. Josh Spiegel was named All-Big Ten second team, batting .300 with a team-best 17 doubles. 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The Lions started making gains during Coopers second season in Happy Valley in 2015. 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. Defensive line coach John Scott Jr. is leaving Penn State, Nittany Lions football coach James Franklin confirmed Monday night. WebEmail Address. 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 at Miami, Cooper helped the Hurricanes to College World Series berths in 1994 and 1995. Cooper spent the 1996 season as an assistant and team academic coordinator at Wake Forest, then moved on to Tulane for the next two seasons, serving as the Green Wave's hitting coach. Gerlott picked up his third RBI of the game after driving in Bramley and junior shortstop Jay Harry to put Penn State ahead 4-0 after two innings of play. 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