A fond farewell

about 1 year ago

Centre Daily Times Penn State football beat reporter Jourdan Rodrigue tosses a football at the team’s photo day.

Penn State’s Saquon Barkley scores the game-winning touchdown on the first play of the Nittany Lions’ drive in overtime to beat Minnesota 29-26 on Saturday in Beaver Stadium.

about 1 year ago Analysis of Penn State’s overtime win against Minnesota

Penn State's Jordan Smith and Garrett Sickels try to stop Michigan running back Chris Evans during the Saturday, September 24, 2016 game at Michigan Stadium. Michigan won, 49-10.

about 1 year ago A breakdown of Penn State’s 49-10 loss to No. 4 Michigan on Saturday.

Penn State wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton misses a catch but Michigan safety Jabrill Peppers gets a pass interference penalty during the Saturday, November 21, 2015 football game at Beaver Stadium. Michigan won, 28-16.

about 1 year ago So, what’s it like covering Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh?

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley outruns Temple defenders for a touchdown during the Saturday, September 17, 2016 game in Beaver Stadium. Penn State won, 34-27.

about 1 year ago Penn State can’t celebrate its 34-27 win against in-state opponent Temple for long.

Pitt defensive lineman Ejuan Price pressures Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley as he looks for an open teammate during the Saturday, September 10, 2016 game at Heinz Field. Pitt won, 42-39.

about 1 year ago Analysis of Penn State’s 42-39 loss to Pitt.

about 1 year ago On this week’s ‘Three and Out with Jourdan Rodrigue’ podcast, Penn State’s 33-13 win against Kent State is in review and perhaps the biggest game of the season, Penn State at Pitt, is previewed.

Penn State freshman specialist Blake Gillikin gets off one of his six punts during the win.

about 1 year ago Joey Julius’ hit, Penn State’s punting and continued woes on the offensive line: This week’s ‘the Good, the Bad and the Ugly’

Penn State cornerback Amani Oruwariye intercepts the ball and runs it in for a touchdown during the Saturday, September 3, 2016 game in Beaver Stadium. The Nittany Lions got the first win of the season, 33-13, over Kent State.

about 1 year ago A look at Penn State’s 33-13 season-opening win over Kent State, and the player of the game:

Penn State kicker Joey Julius lays out kick returner

about 1 year ago Long after Penn State’s season-opener against Kent State is over, the Golden Flashes’ kick returner will probably still be looking for his teeth.

Penn State football coach James Franklin speaks to media after practice on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 in Holuba Hall.

about 1 year ago This week’s episode of “Three and Out with Jourdan Rodrigue” features a breakdown of Penn State’s 2017 commitment class.

about 1 year ago As thousands of freshmen move in to their new homes all weekend at Penn State, beat writer Jourdan Rodrigue shares her “names to know” at each position on the Nittany Lions’ roster.

Penn State linebacker Mike Hull tackles a Purdue ball carrier.

about 1 year ago This week’s podcast features former Penn State fan-favorite linebacker Mike Hull, on his fall camp with the Miami Dolphins.

about 1 year ago The State College Spikes are bringing Christian Hackenberg back to town…in bobblehead form.

Penn State football reveals new locker room

about 1 year ago Penn State football completely renovated its locker room and showed off photos on Wednesday.

“So, to the issue of these ‘chalk talks.’ Some can be tastefully run, yes. By a few accounts of attendees that I’ve spoken to in recent weeks (reporters weren’t permitted to cover the event), Penn State’s (for $120 a pop) was fairly inclusive, with somewhat gender-neutral marketing and language. I suppose you pay more for implied sexism as opposed to overt sexism,” writes Penn State football reporter Jourdan Rodrigue.

about 1 year ago If you must profit off a demographic specifically for your own gain, you’d better respect them.

about 1 year ago Penn State football took a few weeks this offseason to redo the turf in its indoor practice facility, Holuba Hall.

about 1 year ago Penn State football’s special teams players to watch in 2016 include Alex Barbir and Blake Gillikin.

Defensive coordinator Brent Pry encourages players during Penn State practice.

about 1 year ago Penn State’s defense lacks depth, but is full of athletic promise in 2016.

Penn State football coach James Franklin talks with offensive coordinator Joe Moorhead and offensive line coach Matt Limegrover during the Blue-White game on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Beaver Stadium.

about 1 year ago Jourdan Rodrigue takes readers through the extra tidbits from last year as Penn State football season approaches.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Penn State’s 29-26 win against Minnesota

about 1 year ago

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Penn State’s 49-10 loss to No. 4 Michigan

about 1 year ago

Penn State could see return of nation’s top corner at Michigan

about 1 year ago

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Penn State’s 34-27 win against Temple

about 1 year ago

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Penn State’s 42-39 loss to Pitt

about 1 year ago

Week 1 review, Pitt week preview on ‘Three and Out’ podcast

about 1 year ago

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Penn State’s 33-13 win against Kent State

about 1 year ago

Penn State 33, Kent State 13: Behind the Numbers

about 1 year ago

Penn State kicker Joey Julius lays out kick returner

about 1 year ago

Penn State recruiting: Who is the Class of 2017’s most intriguing prospect?

about 1 year ago

‘Names to know’ at each Penn State position on ‘Three and Out’ podcast

about 1 year ago

Penn State alum Mike Hull joins ‘Three and Out’ podcast

about 1 year ago

State College Spikes unveil Christian Hackenberg bobblehead

about 1 year ago

Penn State football reveals new locker room

about 1 year ago

Women shouldn’t have to ‘pay’ for inclusion into football

about 1 year ago

WATCH: Penn State football time lapse of new turf in Holuba Hall

about 1 year ago

Penn State special teams players to watch in 2016

about 1 year ago

Penn State defensive players to watch in 2016

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