2 Penn State players make FWAA true freshman All-America team; former Lions enter, leave transfer portal: Newsstand
Penn State news, notes, and updates for Jan. 13 include more honors for two Lions freshmen, transfer portal decisions, and more.
It’s time to dive into Friday’s top tweets and headlines about the Nittany Lions and college athletics.
Penn State tweets of the day
We start with the latest recognition for two first-year members of head coach James Franklin’s roster. The Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) released their freshman All-America team on Thursday.
Linebacker Abdul Carter was selected after making 56 tackles (10.5 for loss) and recording 6.5 sacks, five quarterback hurries, and two forced fumbles. He is the first Lions linebacker to make the team since Dan Connor, who is now an analyst for the program, did in 2004.
The other honoree was Nicholas Singleton. He was the lone all-purpose position pick after rushing for 1,061 yards and 12 touchdowns while also returning a kickoff 100 yards for a score.
Penn State had the most selections of any Big Ten school.
Elsewhere, more transfer portal news was made on Thursday. Lions linebacker Jamari Buddin is now looking for a new school after two seasons in State College. Walk-on long snapper Michael Wright entered the portal in December and picked Boston College as his next destination. And, former PSU defensive tackle Fatorma Mulbah is off to West Virginia.
Headlines of the day
For the Next Big Ten Commissioner, a Lesson From Penn State: Wogenrich, SI
Penn State linebacker Jamari Buddin enters transfer portal: Snyder, BWI
Big Ten to Search for New Commissioner Following Kevin Warren’s Departure to Chicago Bears: Jones, Statecollege.com
Two more four-star prospects added to upcoming Penn State junior days: Snyder, BWI
Former Penn State quarterback Billy Fessler named Akron’s offensive coordinator on Joe Moorhead’s staff: Allen, Daily Collegian
Penn State edge rusher standout performances based on PFF grades: Carr, BWI
Why Penn State football can expect big things from 2023 defense under Manny Diaz: Snyder, The Athletic
10 lofty goals for James Franklin, Penn State to strive for in his 10th year with the Lions: Pickel, BWI
NCAA Council votes to limit eligibility for second-time transfers to curb ballooning portal usage: Jeyarajah, CBS Sports
Quotes of the day
“It’s so good to be back, just being back with my brothers and being back on the field.
“It’s felt good. Because, this whole year, I’ve just been doing treatment and stuff. So, it felt good to do some football, too.”
