Johnny McGonigal
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Penn State football @PennLive. AP / Heisman voter. Fan of wheel routes and Wawa. @DailyCollegian alum. YNWA. ✉️: [email protected]
Joined July 2011
When he left @LaSalleFball for Penn State, Abdul Carter told his HS coach his goal was to be a #1 pick. Now, less than a month away from the NFL draft, that’s a real possibility. And @1NCRDB1’s coaches aren’t surprised. More on Carter’s time at La Salle:
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Just ran into Ohio State fans in the hotel elevator. They misread the bracket and thought Ohio State would be playing in the Orange Bowl. They’ll be at Penn State-Notre Dame tonight.
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Kenny Pickett is a Pittsburgh Steeler. The moment he gets the call and finds out he’s being selected with the 20th overall pick in the #NFLDraft
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Saquon was asked on @FallonTonight about his post-Super Bowl shotgun: “I did go to Penn State.”.
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Asked Saquon Barkley if he’s excited for Penn State’s CFP game vs. SMU:. “Yes I am. Hopefully it snows. A White Out in the snow? That’d be awesome.”
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For those wondering, they looked like students. Said they “misread the bracket.” Didn’t say if they literally misread and booked or misread how it would play out, thinking OSU would play in the Orange Bowl, and booked weeks ago. Funny either way and stunned they didn’t sell.
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Stetson Bennett showing off his national title rings in a few years
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Nick Singleton: “I’m committed. I’m committed to the whole team next year. Coach Franklin, Coach Seider, the whole coaching staff. I’m telling ya, I’m not leaving. I’m staying here.”
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Kenny Pickett’s longtime QB coach Tony Racioppi on Pickett going to the Steelers: “He loves the city. He played his ass off there for 5 years. And he’s going to play his ass off there for another 12 to 15 or however long he wants.”
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Charles Barkley, who picked Texas A&M pregame: “I was 100% wrong … That was a beatdown.”
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Kenny Pickett’s #NFLDraft party reaction to the announcement that he’s a Pittsburgh Steeler
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They had Terrible Towels ready. They had Mike Tomlin on the phone. And they chanted: “HE’S STAYING HOME”
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Pat Narduzzi ranked Penn State the lowest of any coach (9th). James Franklin didn’t rank Pitt
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Drew Allar's first collegiate half with a full-time OC not named Mike Yurcich: . 8 completions.199 yards.3 touchdowns.6 completions of 15+ yards.
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Asked Nick Singleton if he’s heard some fans say they’d rather not have Penn State play for the Big Ten title given possible CFP/injury risks: . “Everybody talks about that. But the Big Ten Championship, what that means for us, the program, the community. We want to go show out.”
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ESPN's Booger McFarland saying multiple times that Penn State "struggled" vs. UCLA is disingenuous. The Bruins played hard. Credit to them. But UCLA was never in that game. Scoreboard watching at its finest.
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Abdul Carter rings the victory bell likely for the last time. Big cheer from the student section. Arguably the best defensive player in college football and projected top NFL draft pick was dominant in Penn State’s win vs. SMU.
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Penn State TE Tyler Warren on turning the page to the College Football Playoff:. “We’re obviously disappointed we didn't get to come out the win. But it’s understanding there's still a season to play, and we still got a lot to play for. We’re in the race as much as anybody.”
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Kenny Pickett on Pitt’s bowl game:. “I plan on playing.”
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Should Penn State tight end Tyler Warren be in the Heisman conversation?. James Franklin: “I think Tyler Warren should be a part of all the conversations that deal with the best football player in college football. … That's all those types of awards, including the Heisman.”
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FWIW, three former Pitt football players — Elias Reynolds, Darian Street and Justin Morgan — were critical of Pat Narduzzi last night. Per Pitt, Reynolds and the program “mutually” parted ways in November. Street transferred in Dec. 2018. And Morgan was dismissed in Aug. 2018.
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Kaytron Allen said he “definitely” will be back at Penn State in 2024. The transfer portal is open but Allen said he hasn’t been tempted by that. “I’m not too big on that. I’m focused on the main thing. … I’m not focused on the outside. I don’t worry about the outside.”
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Penn State alum, State College grad and Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule: “I love James Franklin. Grateful for what he’s done for my university, my alma mater. Came in at a hard time and brought them to excellence. Pat Kraft is one of my best friends. … Love the Paterno family.”
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James Franklin, asked on a Rose Bowl teleconference about Sean Clifford's journey: "I'm going to check the picture of that Rose Bowl game played 100 years ago and make sure Sean wasn't in it." Penn State played USC in the 1923 Rose Bowl. I don’t see him anywhere.
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Pat Narduzzi: “Lot of talk about cramps and tempo this week. I don’t agree with James Franklin on a whole bunch, but James I’ve got your back. When you’re not playing a fast tempo offense, a team that huddles … that’s a bunch of baloney.”
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Penn State fans at the Eagles team store when Saquon jerseys are in stock
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Abdul Carter on reaching the Big Ten championship game: “This is something we’ve worked for since the winter, since the spring, since camp, during the season. The work just keeps going on. And we earned it.”
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Chop Robinson poses with his Nittanyville sign after what might be his final game at Beaver Stadium. Exceptional performance vs. Rutgers.
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Drew Allar on rebounding from his INTs vs. USC: “Coach K, Coach Franklin, they never lost faith in me. We always talk in the QB room, to keep shooting. Keep shooting no matter what. Some things aren’t going to go your way. But it’s about how you bounce back.”
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Penn State’s crowd and “Mo Bamba” forced Michigan to call timeout before the first play of the 2019 White Out. Five years later, this is the story behind the “Mo Bamba” moment. “I still get chills when I talk about it.”.
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Who is the Penn State DB we’re going to be talking about next year?. “All of them.”. If you had to put your money on one?. “… All of them.”
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In a couple weeks, either Aaron Donald or Tyler Boyd will have a Super Bowl ring
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Asked Penn State QB Drew Allar how he would assess his play today:. “Sucked.”
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The Beaver Stadium effect.
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Schools tried to throw big $$$ at Nick Singleton in hopes he would enter the portal this offseason. “But Nicholas was never going to leave.” Spoke to Singleton’s dad about an up and down 2023, hopes for 2024 and why the star RB stayed loyal to Penn State.
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Just spoke with Pat Narduzzi on Kenny Pickett staying in Pittsburgh: “I’m happy wherever he goes. But to have him in Pittsburgh with us, I mean, he plays at Heinz Field. He knows Heinz Field. It’s like his second home … You couldn’t write up a better story.”
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When @Chico_Hndrxx was 9 years old, he scribbled, “Marcus Allen is going to the NFL,” on his bed frame. Those back in the DMV aren’t surprised by that at all. With Senior Day on the horizon, exploring the roots of Marcus Allen’s legacy.
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Penn State's defense ranks No. 1 nationally in total defense, No. 1 in sacks, No. 2 in pass defense, No. 3 in scoring defense, No. 3 rush defense, No. 3 in TFLs
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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Sean Clifford, asked if he heard the boos: “We have a passionate fanbase. I understand that. They can think what they want to think. I'm going to focus on what I can do and give my heart and my soul every single time I step on that field. Nobody can take that away from me.”
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Breaking: Jaylen Twyman plans to skip 2020 NFL draft and return to Pitt, according to his father. "Football can be gone like that with an injury. At the end of the day, we want him to get his education. We'll wait until next year.".
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Kenny Pickett said Dan Marino reached out today to congratulate him on being a Heisman Trophy finalist: “I think it’s special that all the old alumni keep in touch and keep guys together. … I’m proud to be on the team that brought Pitt back into this light.”
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When McKees Rocks native Frank Lipchick retired in 2005, he set out on a quest to see a game at every FBS stadium. He’s been to 124 of 130 … and at 74 years old, he isn’t stopping until he gets those final 6. Had a lot of fun writing this one:.
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James Franklin on Heisman Trophy candidate Tyler Warren:. “They ought to bring the Mackey Award tonight. Put it on a private jet, fly it to Tyler Warren, give it to him on Sunday. And then he should get an invitation to New York. … He’s a special guy.”
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The Heinz Field press box will be crowded tomorrow for Pitt-North Carolina with 38 NFL scouts/executives scheduled to be in attendance. Among them, 5 GMs: Kevin Colbert (Steelers), Howie Roseman (Eagles), Mike Mayock (Raiders), Rick Spielman (Vikings), George Paton (Broncos).
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FINAL: Penn State 20, Rutgers 7. Micah Parsons — who finished with 7 tackles, 2 for loss — offers up his game gloves to a young fan
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“Sure it might prompt a rule change, but a fake slide is pretty hard to pull off and actually not illegal”
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Penn State fans watching the Jags win with the T formation
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Asked @KOAFARMER if he got emotional during @McSorley_IX’s curtain call. He responded with the quote of the night
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thinking about what Penn State-Notre Dame in the CFP semifinals would do to the greater Philadelphia area
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Drew Allar on Penn State being No. 6 in the initial CFP rankings: "I couldn't care less what we're ranked right now. A lot can change between now and the end of the season. For us, we can control our own destiny. All that matters is being 1-0 this week (vs. Washington)."
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Saquon Barkley turned 22 yesterday. Jay-Z and Diddy sang happy birthday to him. Casual
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did James Franklin lose his glasses during the rose bath?
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Crazy how good graphics are these days. Here’s what King Mack will look like in a Penn State uniform.
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Drew Allar did what some 19-year-old college football players (and even some coaches) might not do: he took accountability. He put the blame on his shoulders. Now, it's about moving on from this loss to Ohio State. "I never want to feel like this again".
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Illinois didn't allow a rushing TD thru 4 games. Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen tonight: 2 TDs, 196 yards on 34 carries (5.8 ypc). Bully ball.
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Jaylen Twyman grew up in the housing projects of Lincoln Heights, a violent neighborhood in D.C. His father was incarcerated. His uncle and brother were killed. This is the story of how Pitt’s breakout star got out and set an example for those at home.
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In a 30-minute span, we've gone from. "Trace McSorley has a broken foot and his career is over" . to. "Trace McSorley has completed 4 straight passes for 65 yards, scored a rushing touchdown and is driving Penn State down the field". I'm still confused.
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@JamesPearceLFC Gonna be quite the competition between Virgil Van Dijk, Joe Gomez, Joel Matip and Ibrahima Konate to see who’ll pair up with Nat next season.
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Kenny Pickett will wear a Pitt uniform at Heinz Field for the last time on Saturday. With that finality comes respect for what he’s done over the years. Ahead of Senior Day, Pitt QBs of the past reflect on Pickett’s legacy. “He's made himself a legend.”.
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Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford starts his weekly Zoom call with an opening statement thanking the Penn State fans, community and media members. Classy stuff ahead of Senior Day. His full comments:
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After committing to #PennState, @Micah_Parsons11 looked to his hometown crowd and said, "We're about to make noise up there". 11 months later, he's the only true freshman in college football to lead his team in tackles. Story on PSU's promising playmaker:
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Jordan Addison is the winner of the Biletnikoff Award, given to college football’s top receiver. Addison joins Larry Fitzgerald (2003) and Antonio Bryant (2000) as Pitt’s 3rd winner. 93 catches, 1,479 yards, 17 TDs
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James Franklin is "proud" of CB Joey Porter Jr., who declared for the NFL draft and will forgo the Rose Bowl. JF said Porter being able to come back from appendicitis to play vs. Michigan State "was telling of his commitment to his teammates and his commitment to this program.".
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🚨Personal news🚨. This week will be my last on the Penn State beat for @CentreDaily. I’m thrilled to join the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s sports staff, covering Pitt football and basketball. I start on July 8.
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~ Personal news ~. Really appreciative of my time covering Pitt for @PittsburghPG and excited for what’s to come on the Penn State football beat at @PennLive 👌
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First-and-goal from the 3 . and Penn State can't score. Tyler Warren puts them on the doorstep . and doesn't get a touch.
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News: Pitt offensive coordinator Mark Whipple resigned this morning, according to sources close to the program. He is not expected to coach Pitt in the Peach Bowl against Michigan State on Dec. 30.
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Kenny Pickett’s first 40-yard dash time: 4.67 seconds. NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah: “That's a phenomenal time.”.
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Randy Bates, the architect of Pitt’s nationally-ranked defense, survived cancer this season. No one knew, as the Panthers kept it “within the family.”. Bates explains how he overcame the 10-month struggle and how Pat Narduzzi saved his life. Story:
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Overheard at Fort Lauderdale airport bar: “Dude, do you remember the Tyler Warren truck stick?”.
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*leaves Heinz Field*. Pitt fan, yelling: “0-1! Penn State won by f***ing 70!”.
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Kenny Pickett confirms that he was dealing with the flu for a couple days earlier this week. But he was back at practice today and will play in the ACC championship game.
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Oregon robbing us of an all-time uniform matchup
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Kenny Pickett will be in the booth for the Peach Bowl, Pat Narduzzi confirmed. He'll be listening, not talking on a headset. "But he'll communicate otherwise. Like hey, tell him I saw this. Those are the rules. That guy is a Panther forever.".
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Pitt has some of the best colors in college sports … and wears an alternate black uni in its first NCAA tournament game since 2016? Not a fan.
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PJ Mustipher is the first Penn State player to speak this week at the #NFLCombine. Asked him about Deion Barnes and Penn State’s vacancy at defensive line coach: “I want Coach Franklin to hire him. I think he should.”
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CFP chair Warde Manuel was asked on a teleconference about Penn State's #6 ranking. Brought up the "back and forth" loss to Ohio State, "a game that could have gone the other way." Mentioned PSU's "body of work," the non-con win at WVU and Tyler Warren being "a dominating force.".
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The "Fake Slide" made famous by Pitt, and raising questions over player safety, has been banned by the NCAA Rules Committee following a newly issued rules interpretation: .
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Pat Narduzzi on @937theFan re: Kenny Pickett’s impending Peach Bowl decision: “I want to make sure we protect Kenny. He’s given us every ounce of blood, sweat and tears he could give and leadership to this program. You couldn’t ask for more out of Kenny Pickett.”.
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On Wednesday, Pat Narduzzi said freshman running back Israel Abanikanda has “a different gear to him.”. We got a look at that today:
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Nick Patti broke his collarbone, Pat Narduzzi said: "He'll get that fixed tomorrow. He wanted to go back in and play. But our doctors weren't going to let him do that.".
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“Kenny Pickett. Put him on your Heisman watch list.”
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Among the things you miss in the press box, but pick up rewatching: Paris Ford hiding behind a referee / from Miami's QB and popping up to make the tackle
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Super senior tight end Lucas Krull will play in the Peach Bowl and serve as the team’s offensive captain in Kenny Pickett’s absence
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Former Pitt quarterback Pete Gonzalez in attendance for tonight’s basketball game. Videoboard showed his game-winning touchdown pass against West Virginia in 1997.
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