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USC could be interested in Franklin, but would he go?

This is the final week of the regular season, so the silly season — the rumor mill and speculation season with regards to coaching moves — has already started. If I had to guess, I’d say James Franklin will be Penn State’s coach for 10 more years. At least. He’s not going to the NFL. Bad fit. There aren’t many other college jobs that are better than Penn State, for Franklin in particular since he’s “a Pennsylvania boy with a Penn State heart.” So, where would Franklin go? And why? Well, one of the possible answers popped up late Saturday night: USC. Los ...

Soothe sore joints and stay active

Staying active with regular exercise is an important part of overall wellness. But if you’re just getting started, recovering from an injury or dealing with the effects of aging, you might be looking for options that get you in shape without excess stress on the joints. “Exercise, good nutrition and ample sleep are vital for whole-body health,” said Geisinger fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Hithem Rahmi. “But we often dive into fitness head first, putting a lot of strain on our bodies and potentially causing problems down the line.” Instead, a low-impact ...

Huskies’ heart, determination led to solid season

STATE COLLEGE — The magical season for the Mifflin County football team ended where it began with the Huskies dropping a 42-7 decision to State College in the District 6 Class 6A championship game Friday night at Memorial Field. The Little Lions had too much athleticism and too much speed for the Huskies to deal with but heart, determination and a never-say-die attitude Mifflin County had in spades. “Coach (James) Franklin said it best when he lost to Ohio State and it’s the same with us. We are a good team but we lost to an elite team,” Mifflin County coach Scot Sechler ...

Late ’60s teams laid foundation for Lions

The era that launched Joe Paterno and Penn State football to national prominence will be recognized at halftime today as the Nittany Lions of 1967-69 are staging a 50-year reunion. And make no mistake: The tradition of Beaver Stadium swelling to 107,000 started with these guys, who went unbeaten in 1968-69, beat the Big 8 champion in the Orange Bowl twice, finished No. 2 in the country both years and authored a 31-game unbeaten streak, longest in school history. The three-year nucleus included no fewer than nine All-Americans: Ted Kwalick and Dennis Onkotz, Mike Reid and Charlie ...

Clock management is a big problem for Franklin

For the third straight game Saturday, Penn State’s offensive play calling late in the contest left many people wondering what the Nittany Lions were doing. It’s a big problem, and quite frankly, it’s getting to the point where you truly have to wonder if James Franklin and his staff are capable of solving it. Penn State held on to beat Indiana, 33-28. But make no mistake, the Nittany Lions were lucky. If the Hoosiers, who were driving, had another minute or even 45 seconds on the clock, they very well may have have dealt Penn State a third straight punch-in-the-gut kind of ...

Tonight will show how much the Lions ‘grew up’

UNIVERSITY PARK — Since Penn State joined the Big Ten, much has been made about the Nittany Lions lacking a true annual rival. As they call themselves, “Unrivaled.” And while we can split hairs, and have, over whether games with Pitt — PSU’s oldest rival — should be added at least occasionally, there is no disputing that the biggest and most meaningful game on Penn State’s schedule this year and any year is tonight. Ohio State has carried the Big Ten’s torch and will continue to do so until the Nittany Lions can take it from them. Penn State did that two years ago, in ...