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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

2 years

I wonder if there was ever a team that gave up 63 points to an unranked team, lost by 25 and stayed in the top 10.

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@nittanyrich

3 years

Looks like James Franklin got his wish. Almost entire student section filled. Also, lot of Auburn fans. #PennState

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

2 years

From #PennState AD Patrick Kraft: "It is incredibly frustrating and disappointing Penn State will be starting our Big Ten football slate next year on the road for the eighth straight season and for the 13th the in the last 14 years."

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

2 years

#PennState team arrival. Wearing No. 34 jerseys in honor of Franco Harris. Number he wore for Lions.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

2 years

#PennState RB coach JaJuan Seider just said freshmen Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen will see significant playing time in opener at Purdue.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

5 years

I understand frustration of #PennState fans after those calls at the goal line. John O'Neill also was referee for #PennState loss at Nebraska in 2012 and OT loss vs. Ohio State at home in 2014.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

2 years

By the way, #PennState DC Manny Diaz had a tremendous afternoon.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

7 years

I've followed #PennState football for more than 40 years, and Saquon Barkley is the most dynamic and electrifying offensive player I've seen. And I can't think of many other #PennState players who were more beloved by their coaches and teammates.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

28 days

Nick Singleton after rushing for 114 yards and one TD in win over West Virginia. #PennState

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

7 years

My #Heisman ballot 1. Saquon Barkley, #PennState 2. Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma 3. Bryce Love, Stanford

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

4 years

Penn State and Rutgers gave Ohio State tougher games.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

2 years

Official announcement is finally made. #PennState is 11th in final @CFBPlayoff rankings and will play No. 8 Utah in Rose Bowl on Jan. 2. Nittany Lions dropped 3 spots without playing. Ohio State, Alabama and Tennessee all moved up without playing. Go figure.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

2 years

Update Today begins a new chapter for me after nearly 36 years with the Reading Eagle. I'm moving from a full-time role to a part-time role continuing to cover Penn State football for the eight MediaNews Group dailies and several weeklies in the Philadelphia region.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

5 years

Buffalo punter who was injured vs. #PennState . Great to see.

Evan Finegan

@efinegan40

5 years

3 month mark progression. Back to punting a football.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

10 months

Broyles Award just announced its 5 finalists, and #PennState defensive coordinator Manny Diaz is not among them. That's a joke.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

6 years

Trace McSorley says good bye to Beaver Stadium.

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@nittanyrich

3 years

A night to remember 20 years ago at Beaver Stadium "I saw Adam walk out. As soon as the crowd saw him, it was just over. I had tears streaming down my face." @Tali43 #PennState @PennStateFball

Adam Taliaferro’s walk at Beaver Stadium 20 years ago remains ‘truly special’

On that night 20 years ago, Adam Taliaferro wore his blue No. 43 jersey, waved to the roaring fans as he waited to be introduced, walked onto the field and surprised everyone with a hop, skip and j…

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

2 years

Quite a day for #PennState RBs. Saquon Barkley 31 carries for 146. Miles Sanders 27 for 134, 2 TDs.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

4 years

I feel for parents of @PennStateFball seniors and rest of team who, as of now, will not be allowed to attend their sons' final home game tomorrow. I've been at Beaver Stadium for 3 games this fall. Parents have kept their distance and respected COVID. Hope something changes.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

3 years

#PennState football coach James Franklin recognizes my friend ⁦⁦ @JoeJulesinq ⁩ for his 22 years on the beat today. The ⁦ @outbackbowl ⁩ is his final assignment before his retirement. Joe, we will mis you more than you know.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

7 years

Extremely emotional scene here at Ephrata. Every Oley player walked into stands to hug Preston Rowe's parents. #berksgameday

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

2 years

In honor of Franco Harris. #PennState .

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

5 years

The start of my 31st season on the ⁦⁦ @PennStateFball ⁩ beat.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

3 years

It's hard to believe that Christian Veilleux wasn't the best option at QB after Sean Clifford was hurt at Iowa.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

4 years

#PennState LB Jan Johnson has signed free agent contract with Houston Texans and former #PennState coach Bill O'Brien.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

5 years

Friday afternoon news dump. After some uncertainty, I've learned I'll again be covering @PennStateFball for the @ReadingEagle this season. My content also will appear in Media News Group publications in suburban Philadelphia. My 31st season is less than a week away. #PennState

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

2 years

That hit on Clifford was more egregious than one Carter made.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

4 years

My sister Jayme @yesjayme was laid to rest at a private service Friday. She was a big Penn State fan and full of life. My mother, brother in law and I appreciate the kindness and compassion shown to us since she died suddenly last Saturday.

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Rich Scarcella

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5 years

Updated NCAA stat rankings for #PennState 1st in sacks (5.0 per game) and TFLs (10.4 per game). 2nd in scoring defense. 3rd in rushing defense. 4th in total defense. Tied for 5th in scoring offense. 12th in total offense. 19th in passing offense.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

5 years

Was perusing the CF standings and came across this: LSU, Georgia and #PennState are the only FBS teams with at least 3 wins over ranked opponents.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

2 years

#PennState safety Ji'Ayir Brown on freshman Drew Allar, now the No. 2 QB: "Now Drew is dialed in. He’s looking like a professional quarterback." @_Tiig2 @AllarDrew @PennStateFball

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

3 years

Beau Pribula 17-24 for 337 yards and 4 TDs for Central York. He also ran for a score. #berksgameday #PennState

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

1 year

#PennState ranks 1st in the FBS through 4 games in Total defense (219.5 ypg) Passing defense (138.0 ypg) Pass defense efficiency (88.26) Turnover margin (plus-11, 2.75 per game).

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

3 years

SEC officials got the grounding call wrong. The grounding call came in first down. Should have been 2nd and 16. They had it as 3rd and 16. Next play was Dotson's 5-yard catch. And then punt. Penn State should have had another down.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

2 years

Happy 94th Birthday to my mother, whose love and strength have meant everything!

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

5 years

Jan Johnson is 3rd.

PFF College

@PFF_College

5 years

Micah Parsons: The highest-graded Power 5 LB in run defense.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

6 years

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz, who's always accommodating with his time, on @saquon : "I don’t know what he couldn’t do. The dumbest thing I heard was that you don’t take a back in the top five. A back like him? Yeah, you do. That’s stupid."

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

3 years

This is a special Thanksgiving for our family and the strongest person I know. To Dr. Rupard and the nurses at Reading Hospital’s McGlinn Cancer Center; To my wife’s co-workers for their unfailing support; And to our family and friends for their love and prayers, Thank you all!

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

2 years

James Franklin today on former @GMSDAthletics star Nick Singleton: "He’s no swag and all substance. They (his teammates) love to give him a hard time but it doesn’t faze him. We’ve been counting. I think he’s said 17 words since he’s been at #PennState ." #berksgameday

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

1 year

Among the former #PennState players here: Saquon Barkley, Micah Parsons, Jahan Dotson, LaVar Arrington, Jesse Luketa, Arnold Ebiketie, Cam Sullivan-Brown, Joey Porter Jr. Todd Blackledge and Michael Robinson also here working for NBC.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

11 months

Former #PennState QB Matt McGloin will be a Lackawanna County Commissioner.

WNEP

@WNEP

11 months

Democrats Bill Gaughan and Matt McGloin, as well as Republican Chris Chermak, declare victory in Lackawanna County commissioner race.

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Rich Scarcella

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7 years

We've been called a lot of things, but I'm extremely proud to be a member of the #PennState football beat. I've covered the team a long time and haven't been around a group as hard-working as this one.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

4 years

Shane Simmons has 7 tackles. 2 tackles for loss. 1.5 sack. 1 pass break up. "Through it all, when there was doubt, I ate it up and spit it out. I faced it all and I stood tall. And did it my way."

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

2 years

Good night from Jordan-Hare Stadium.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

7 years

Again, why didn't Barkley deserve to be in New York for Heisman?

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

8 years

If 10-2 Michigan's ranked higher than 10-2 team it beat 49-10, then why's 9-3 Florida State ranked higher than 9-3 team it lost to 63-20?

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

2 years

Updated NCAA stats: #PennState freshman Nick Singleton leads the nation (FBS) with 10.5 yards per carry and is tied for 13th in rushing with 105.0 yards per game. @PennStateFball @GMSDAthletics @FootballGmhs

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

4 years

#PennState LB and Gov. Mifflin grad Jan Johnson signs. @PennStateFball

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

4 years

Still waiting for someone to explain why Indiana, which lost 42-35 to Ohio State, couldn’t get a New Year’s Six berth.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

2 years

Happy New Year to my family, friends and followers from Los Angeles! Thank you for the love and support!

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

3 years

#PennState recruits Nick Singleton, Drew Allar and Kaytron Allen have been named 3 of the 16 semifinalists for the Maxwell Football Club High School Offensive Player of the Year national award. @nichola14110718 @AllarDrew @kaytron_allen @GMSDAthletics #berksgameday

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

11 months

Former #PennState All-American LB ⁦ @LaVarArrington ⁩ handing out turkeys in Reading today in a program organized by State Rep. Manny Guzman.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

2 years

Franco Harris was my late Italian-American father’s favorite #PennState football player. He was thrilled to meet him one day. RIP to a Penn State and Steelers legend.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

5 years

Micah Parsons: 7 tackles, 4 solo, 1 sack, 2 TFL, 1 FF. Wow.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

1 year

Thank you for your support. Quite an honor.

John Curley Center

@PSUCurleyCenter

1 year

Congratulations to @penn_state alumnus Rich Scarcella ( @nittanyrich ), who was honored tonight by the Berks County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame ( @PAberkshof ). @PSUBellisario

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

7 years

Looks like Brent Pry is staying at #PennState .

SunDevilSource.com

@SunDevilSource

7 years

Billy Napier has been offered a five-year contract to be head coach at Louisiana-Lafayette, which recently fired its head coach who was making $1.15M annually. Huge development here for ASU

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

4 years

James Franklin on @isaac_lutz "That's what college football is about, a guy like Isaac Lutz. He comes here and works his tail off and maybe doesn’t get opportunities. But when his opportunity comes, he was ready." #PennState @BerksCatholicFB @BerksCatholic

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

8 years

If #PennState wins out and Ohio State beats Michigan, Nittany Lions go to Big Ten title game.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

1 year

#PennState RB Trey Potts, RB coach Ja’Juan Seider, RB Kaytron Allen and RB Nick Singleton at end of Media Day.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

6 years

No gym better for high school playoff games.

Andrew Kalista

@KalistaAndrew

6 years

When you need a big time bball venue in PA, the PIAA should always call Martz Hall. You know the reputation is solid when @piaadistrict3 coaching legend @RocksBoysBball Larry Kostelac says "it is such a beautiful place, it is the Mecca high school basketball gyms in the state"

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

7 years

#PennState coach James Franklin at end of teleconference tonight: "I can't imagine there's a better or more dynamic player in the country than Saquon Barkley."

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

3 years

Breaking news Nick Singleton was named today as 1 of 3 finalists for the Maxwell Football Club Offensive Player of the Year award. #PennState @nichola14110718 @GMSDAthletics @GovMifflinSD

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

4 years

Sandy Barbour: #PennState football team had 1 positive test during the season. And it was contracted outside the program.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

7 years

#PennState TE Mike Gesicki flashing #B1G championship ring.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

9 months

Peach Bowl just introduced past Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year winners. Sue Paterno, representing her late husband Joe, was introduced and received a loud ovation. #PennState

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

2 years

#PennState TE Theo Johnson is thankful for so much. He calls what he and his family have overcome "a miracle." @theo_Johnson_

Penn State’s Theo Johnson remains thankful for his mother’s strength and courage

Nittany Lions tight end and his family have overcome physical abuse and homelessness.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

5 years

Sean Clifford on deleting social media. Said he received death threats after #PennState loss to Minnesota. #thatsridiculous

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

6 years

From #PennState : McSorley has broken foot and is done for the day.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

8 years

Just checked this. #PennState QB Trace McSorley leads the nation with 15.93 passing yards per completion. Impressive.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

9 months

Happy Birthday to my wife! I’m grateful to be home this year after missing 17 of her birthdays because of covering bowl games.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

7 years

Former #PennState linebacker Nyeem Wartman has been hired as GA by @BallCoachJoeMo at Mississippi State. Smart guy. Good hire.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

5 years

Penn State gained 656 yards, third-highest total since 1947. No, I wasn’t covering the team then.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

7 years

Saquon Barkley deserved to be in New York. Shame that he won't be there. #PennState

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

2 years

Never gets old. ⁦ @rosebowlgame ⁩

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

6 years

PennState S Nick Scott on whether he thought QB Trace McSorley would return after his injury. “Trace would have to be dead not to come back on the field. He’s a winner. He’s a gamer. He’s one of the toughest football players I know.”

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

2 years

#PennState RB coach Ja'Juan Seider tonight on freshman Nick Singleton: "Nick got speed that you can’t coach. It’s a violent run. It’s fast. I always compare him to Journey (Brown)." @GMSDAthletics @NickSingletonn #berksgameday

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

5 years

Micah Parsons, of course, is Defensive Player of Game.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

5 years

#PennState in updated NCAA stats Total defense: 9th Rushing defense: 2nd Scoring defense: 2nd Pass efficiency defense: 7th Scoring offense: 13th Turnover margin: Tied for 11th Sean Clifford is 9th in passing efficiency

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

6 years

Classy move from #PennState fans. They cheered loudly as App State players left the field out of appreciation.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

2 years

Honored, humbled for 1st-place award in feature writing. Thanks to @Tali43 , Dr. Wayne Sebastianelli and @TomScrapBradley for their time. Thanks to @theFWAA and @tigerfwaa . Congratulations to @audsnyder4 for her award. Thanks to all #PennState beat writers for making me better.

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@TheFWAA

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The FWAA's 30th Annual Best Writing Contest results from the 2021 season are being announced today. Below a couple of the first-place winners....

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

2 years

Steve Jones and Jack Ham, Franco’s longtime teammate at #PennState and Steelers, sporting the Harris jerseys.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

7 years

Former #PennState linebacker and 2007 Bednarik Award winner Dan Connor is named defensive coordinator at Widener.

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Rich Scarcella

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9 months

Former #PennState LB Paul Posluszny is elected to College Football Hall of Fame. Also former Butkus Award winner.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

3 years

The Beaver Stadium end zone design of my undergrad days. Love it. Keep it. #PennState

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

8 years

Berks County's own. Jan Johnson, Michal Menet and Isaac Lutz. #PennState

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

6 years

Trace McSorley accounted for 461 yards out of Penn State’s 492.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

3 years

This is awesome. Saquon Barkley telling Nick Singleton of his National Player of the Year honor this morning. @GMSDAthletics #PennState #berksgameday

Nick Singleton | Gatorade National Football Player of the Year

Cheer on your favorite Gatorade athletes on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gatoradepoy. Follow Gatorade on Twitter and Instagram with @Gatorade.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

9 years

According to reports from Tennessee, buyout is between #PennState and Bob Shoop. That means he wanted out. No other way to put it.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

10 months

Theo Johnson, Tyler Warren, Adisa Isaac, Hunter Nourzad all said they wanted to finish what they started, explaining why they want to play in Peach Bowl for #PennState . Olu Fashanu has not yet decided.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

10 years

Michigan State's only 2 losses have come to the national finalists.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

7 years

So proud of the students at #PennState , my alma mater. #THON 2018 raised $10.1 million to fight pediatric cancer. Congratulations! #FTK

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4 years

Penn State 2020 schedule Oct. 24: at Indiana Oct. 31: Ohio State Nov. 7: Maryland Nov. 14: at Nebraska Nov. 21: Iowa Nov. 28: at Michigan Dec. 5: at Rutgers Dec. 12: Michigan State

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4 years

Ball hit ground before pylon.

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Rich Scarcella

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3 years

Scene at Beaver Stadium. Silence. Villanova player injured. #PennState

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

2 years

DT PJ Mustipher, DE Nick Tarburton and S Ji’Ayir Brown all said they are playing in the @rosebowlgame . #pennstate

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

5 years

Berks County products Jan Johnson (Gov. Mifflin) and Michal Menet (Exeter) have been named #PennState football team captains. They’re 2 of 8. Two #PSU captains from Berks is believed to be a first.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

1 year

I'm not happy to report that Beaver Stadium press box is already shaking. Might be earliest I can remember.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

5 years

So great seeing Lenny Moore, the Reading Rocket, get to Miami to be recognized as part of NFL’s top 100 players. One of the greatest in #PennState history.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

1 year

Several of us on the #PennState beat remembered our friend Jerry Kellar from the Wilkes-Barre Times Leader on Saturday as we do before every home opener. We’re in front of the oak tree planted in 2007 by Penn State in his memory. Thank you, Tim Curley and Jeff Nelson.

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Rich Scarcella

@nittanyrich

2 years

Honored to be elected and humbled to be part of a great class.

Eight to be inducted into the Berks chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame

The Class of 2023 will be inducted on April 30 during a banquet at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Reading

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