Stupar Stays a Lion

This time a Nittany Lion. Nathan Stupar announced for Penn State today during a press conference at State College Area High School. He played on the defensive line as well as H-back last year and won first team AAAA All-State honors as a tight end.

The family is not new to Penn State. His father, Steve, was a DL for PSU in the late 70's and Jeff Hostetler is his uncle who attended PSU before transferring to WVU.

Scout.com: Stupar Joins Penn State's Class of 2007

Stupar to Announce

State College Area HS star, Nathan Stupar will be announcing his college decision tomorrow (Wednesday) at 3:00 PM. He holds offers from PSU, Pitt, WVU, Stanford, UVA, Rutgers and Maryland. He is expected to announce for Penn State.

Scout.com: Nathan Stupar Profile

Marks to Happy Valley

It became official last evening. Josh Marks, the top ranked offensive lineman from Southern Columbia, will be playing his college football for Penn State. It came down to PSU and Pitt and tradition was a huge factor.

Marks is the second Nittany Lion commit after Brother Rice High School linebacker Chris Colasanti committed end of last month.

Scout.com: Josh Marks Picks the Nittany Lions

Zug Honored

Last year I mentioned that PSU got a preferred walk-on that people were saying was a great grab. On May 16th, Zug was honored as being voted as the Lancaster-Lebanon League High School Player of the Year. Graham beat out finalist and fellow 2006 recruiting class member Jared Odrick and Pitt commit Pat Bostick.

Scout.com: Zug Honored as Area POY

Marks to Announce Friday

One of the top linemen in PA, Josh Marks, has scheduled a press conference for Friday at 7:00 PM to announce his college choice. Marks was scheduled to visit Pitt in the future, however he has since cancelled that trip. In early April, Josh made the comment that Pitt and Penn State were his favorites. It is looking good for the lions in this one...

Scout.com: Friday Decision For Top Lineman Marks

Vote for Joe

Sports Illustrated is doing a poll on who you would rather have running your program: Joe Paterno or Bobby Bowden. Support go and follow the below link. At the bottom of the page you will find the survey...

SI.com - NCAA Football

Hall of Fame

Joe Paterno has been selected to the College Football Hall of Fame for the class of 2006. This marks the 3rd consecutive year that Penn State has put someone in the Hall of Fame.

Press Release - 9

Michigan Game Time Announced

October 14th at 8:00 PM at Beaver Stadium and airing on ABC nationally.

Let it be like Ohio State last year. I have a feeling it will even be louder...

Press Release - 9

Marks Ready for Decision

Josh Marks, 4 star OL/DL from Southern Columbia, has made the comment to FightOnState.com that he will probably be making his decision sometime in June. He also mentioned that Penn State and Pitt are his leaders.

Scout.com: Marks: Decision on Horizon

More Draft News

Two former Penn Staters are staying close. Both Scott Paxson and Isaac Smolko have signed with the Steelers. They should be reporting to camp in the next month.

Centre Daily Times | 05/02/2006 | Steelers sign pair of Penn State stars

First Commit

It was an exciting week for PSU fans. First, with it being the weekend of the NFL draft, we go to see several of last years outstanding graduates move their careers to Sunday. Tamba Hali, MRob, Lowery, AZ and Kilmer.

And for the PSU future, it was a very good start to this years recruiting class. PSU received their first verbal commitment this past weekend with Chris Colasanti making the verbal. Chris is a standout linebacker from Michigan. He has been high on the lions for some time now and the visit this weekend sealed the deal.

Chris is an unbelievable pick-up for PSU this early in the process as well as a highly rated player from Michigan. Very few scholarships this year to give out, but hopefully a power packed list of players to come. Keep checking back...

Scout.com: Colasanti Talks About Commitment