Mike Drago
7:44
Really nice moment here at Keystone Arena.
Coaches Bernie Driscoll (Kutztown) and Jeff Wilson (East Stroudsburg) made joint plea for donations to Warriors sophomore Ryan Smith (Lampeter-Strasburg grad), who's fighting leukemia. Ryan is here tonight.
Coaches Bernie Driscoll (Kutztown) and Jeff Wilson (East Stroudsburg) made joint plea for donations to Warriors sophomore Ryan Smith (Lampeter-Strasburg grad), who's fighting leukemia. Ryan is here tonight.
7:26
PSAC East women's basketball final:
East Stroudsburg 74, Kutztown 69
Tiffany Lapotsky had 28 points for ESU.
Rylee Derr had 18 for KU.
#psacwbb
East Stroudsburg 74, Kutztown 69
Tiffany Lapotsky had 28 points for ESU.
Rylee Derr had 18 for KU.
#psacwbb
2:51
Sources: Boston College offensive line coach Phil Trautwein has emerged as a top target for the open offensive staff spot at Penn State. He's declined interest from multiple SEC schools.
10:04
Joe Moorhead fired at Mississippi State after 2 seasons, sources told @Stadium. His dismissal coincides w/team’s late season swoon, discipline issues plaguing program thru out season & “he was not a great fit,” source said watchstadium.com/news/mississip…
*** Friday, January 3 ***
Mike Drago
9:32
Malachi Kauffman sets Schuylkill Valley single-game scoring record with 44 points.
Previous record, 40 points, by Manny Yarde (2012) and Denny Clinger (1975).
Manny dropped his 40 vs. Reading High in a Berks semifinal.
#berksgameday
Previous record, 40 points, by Manny Yarde (2012) and Denny Clinger (1975).
Manny dropped his 40 vs. Reading High in a Berks semifinal.
#berksgameday
9:23
Malachi Kauffman scored 44 points for Schuylkill Valley in a 62-56 win over Tulpehocken. #berksgameday
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10:33
Agreed.
@WanderingSpec @nittanyrich Also how many people would actually pay $250 for upper level tickets to the Cotton Bowl..
9:52
@nittanyrich Bowls are now more than ever “made for TV events”. People in the seats don’t matter as much especially when the schools have to commit to a number of tix. If they want to increase attendance, improve the experience. Add more access to players and add fan events.
9:52
@nittanyrich Honestly Rich I’m thinking about not renewing my Penn State season tickets after the 2020 season because of the TV factor.
*** Thursday, January 2 ***
Mike Drago
9:40
More good points.
@nittanyrich I think the playoffs and the fact that bowl bids go out so late its tough for people to make travel plans on such short notice. Especially for traditional New Year's bowls being played before New Years Day
9:34
@nittanyrich Matchups are not that great and I believe fans lose interest when it’s not a CFB playoff game. I like parity myself but it doesn’t sell to the avg fan . As much as people like the playoffs I think it hurt the overall appeal of the other Bowl games
9:32
@nittanyrich In the case of the sugar bowl, the players don’t want to play. Why should fans show up? But I think cost is big factor
9:25
@nittanyrich Bought cotton bowl tickets for 18 dollars online. NIttany lion club members were paying 150 through Penn state for the same section
9:09
Bowl game attendances
Cotton: 54,828
Citrus: 59,746
Outback: 45,652
Rose: 90,642 (under 91,000 for 1st time since 2003)
Sugar: Photos show lots of empty seats.
Is this a trend? Why?
Cotton: 54,828
Citrus: 59,746
Outback: 45,652
Rose: 90,642 (under 91,000 for 1st time since 2003)
Sugar: Photos show lots of empty seats.
Is this a trend? Why?
*** Wednesday, January 1, 2020 ***
Mike Drago
4:05
One of them was former #PennState TE and Temple coach Al Golden.
Lions fired four assistants and head trainer. twitter.com/Lions/status/1…
3:46
Hate seeing a good man like Matt Limegrover lose his job. Another reminder that it's a business.
Saw him give brief talk to #PennState OL in locker room. FWIW: He sounded like someone who expected to return in 2020.
Saw him give brief talk to #PennState OL in locker room. FWIW: He sounded like someone who expected to return in 2020.
9:03
The auction for #mycausemycleats is now LIVE! All proceeds going to benefit @THON use the link to bid and help the fight against childhood cancer ebay.com/itm/Trace-McSo…
9:02
Since 1965 only 2 players have had 800 yards rushing, 500 yards receiving, and a minimum of 4.5 yards/carry in their rookie season:
- Saquon Barkley 2018
- Miles Sanders 2019
(Found via @pfref)
- Saquon Barkley 2018
- Miles Sanders 2019
(Found via @pfref)
*** Tuesday, December 31 ***
Mike Drago
6:17
I will forever be a buckeye! ❤️ 
4:58
It is what it is. At the end of the day Gene raised the bar, checked all the boxes and took it to the next level. That being said, it's not his first rodeo.
ICYMI: The vastly unawaited annual Trite Trophy column is out today. You're welcome. post-gazette.com/sports/gene-co…
2:07
Want to add to what @CoryGiger said about @CottonBowlGame:
I've now covered 25 bowls, and no group has treated media better than @CharlieFiss and Co., from hospitality to transportation to the best game-day operation I've seen. They understand our jobs. Thank you!
I've now covered 25 bowls, and no group has treated media better than @CharlieFiss and Co., from hospitality to transportation to the best game-day operation I've seen. They understand our jobs. Thank you!
1:57
My column from today's @ReadingEagle
"It feels good to know #PennState has one of the premier programs in the country again."
readingeagle.com/sports/seniors…
"It feels good to know #PennState has one of the premier programs in the country again."
readingeagle.com/sports/seniors…
12:26
Anthony Myers is No. 1 Berks County sports story of 2019 bit.ly/2rEIQzQ via @nittanyrich #PANews #PASports #Sports #BerksCounty #HSFB #17strong @team17strong @BerksCatholic @WeAreBC55
8:59
Made SportsCenter Top 10.
8:49
*** Monday, December 30 ***
Mike Drago
7:15
9:42
I have not made a decision yet please stop saying I decided thank you let me enjoy this win
6:44
My #PennState column on @Micah_Parsons11 from @CottonBowlGame
"This was another level. This was my best game.”
readingeagle.com/sports/micah-p…
"This was another level. This was my best game.”
readingeagle.com/sports/micah-p…
6:42
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6:39
#PennState replay: Highs and lows from @CottonBowlGame win over Memphis.
readingeagle.com/sports/penn-st…
readingeagle.com/sports/penn-st…
*** Sunday, December 29 ***
Mike Drago
11:48
Just came across this.
Today’s attendance of 54,828 was the lowest at @CottonBowlGame since 1948 game pairing #PennState and SMU.
Memphis fans outnumbered #PennState fans, too.
Today’s attendance of 54,828 was the lowest at @CottonBowlGame since 1948 game pairing #PennState and SMU.
Memphis fans outnumbered #PennState fans, too.
8:15
Last time #PennState scored 50 or more points vs. ranked opponent was in 63-14 win over Ohio State in 1994.
8:15
Most rushing yards in any game by #PennState since gaining 423 vs. Northwestern in 2002.
Most rushing yards in a bowl game by #PennState since gaining 351 vs. Ohio State in 1980 Fiesta Bowl.
Most rushing yards in a bowl game by #PennState since gaining 351 vs. Ohio State in 1980 Fiesta Bowl.
8:15
Just left #PennState locker room. Talked to Jan Johnson and Michal Menet, among others. Time to write.
3:56
#PennState gets 3rd 11-win season in 4 years. 
3:53
Micah Parsons, of course, is Defensive Player of Game. 
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