Nittany Lions Wire • 27th July 2021

What ratings are former Penn State players getting in Madden NFL 22?

You can tell football is coming soon, because people are going crazy over the ratings given to some of the top NFL players in the annual release of the Madden NFL video game franchise. Madden NFL 22 is just around the corner and the first batch of player ratings have started to be revealed. We’ll keep track of some of the notable Penn State players getting rated by the video game this year and see how they all stack up. After struggling to stay healthy with injuries, Barkley was still given a

Nittany Lions Wire • 27th July 2021

Why Kansas shouldn't be added to the Big Ten

There have been reports throughout the past week that Big 12 teams are reaching out to the Big Ten about joining their conference. The Kansas Jayhawks were supposedly one of those teams that reached out until a report came out denying their case. However, with Texas and Oklahoma officially on their way out of the Big 12, it seems very likely that we could see other teams, including Kansas, leave for other conferences as well. I am here to discuss why adding Kansas to the Big Ten would not make

Nittany Lions Wire • 27th July 2021

39 days until Penn State football 2021 season opener

We are officially 39 days away from the Penn State 2021 season opener against the Wisconsin Badgers! Today, we will continue our series of former Penn State players that have repped these numbers. When the number 39 comes to mind, one might think of former Nittany Lion running back Curtis Enis. Enis grew up in Union City, Ohio, where he was nicknamed Ohio’s “Mr. Football”. Enis, arguably one of the most successful running backs in Penn State history, played three seasons with the Nittany Lions,

Nittany Lions Wire • 25th July 2021

41 days until Penn State football 2021 season opener

We are 41 days from Penn State football! Today we will continue our series of former players that have repped the numbers at Penn State. Today, we will talk about Parker Cothren, who was a three-star prospect in the class of 2013. As a recruit, he didn’t have too many offers coming out of high school. However, Cothren was certainly looked upon by Power Five schools like Auburn, Purdue and Penn State. He was a top 50 player in his home state of Alabama and a top 100 offensive tackle in the natio

Nittany Lions Wire • 25th July 2021

42 days until Penn State football 2021 season opener

We are officially 42 days away from Penn State football! 42 is a pretty historic number in Penn State football history. There were three well-known players that gave it their all while wearing 42. The first guy that we will be discussing today is former Penn State running back Lenny Moore. Moore played three seasons as a Nittany Lion (1953-1955) and posted a 1,000-yard rushing season and 11 touchdowns in his second year. Moore played 12 years in the NFL, where he was both a 5x All-Pro and 6x P

Nittany Lions Wire • 23rd July 2021

43 days until Penn State football 2021 season opener

We are 43 days and counting from Penn State football! As our countdown continues, we will take a look back at a former Nittany Lion who wore the number 43. His name is Brandon Short, a former linebacker and two-time captain at Penn State. Short was recruited as a Pennsylvania native who played three seasons at Penn State from 1997-1999. During his time at Penn State, he was coached under Joe Paterno and played with guys like LaVar Arrington and Courtney Brown. During his three years at Penn Sta

Nittany Lions Wire • 22nd July 2021

44 days until Penn State football 2021 season opener

Good morning! We are 44 days away from Penn State football! Today, we are going to get to know one of the current underclassmen who wears the number 44. His name is Tyler Warren and he plays tight end for the Nittany Lions. Warren was a three star recruit coming out of high school with five different power five offers. He was the 22nd ranked tight end in the country and the 16th ranked player in the state of Virginia. He was a true freshman last year, playing in just two games. He currently s

Nittany Lions Wire • 22nd July 2021

45 days until Penn State football 2021 season opener

45 days. That is one day closer to Penn State football! Yesterday we spent some time talking about the players that have repped the number 46 in Penn State football. Today, we will take a look at the 1945 Penn State football team and perhaps one of the most successful coaches in Nittany Lions history, Bob Higgins. Higgins spent 19 years at Penn State, and was even a former Nittany Lion himself. He held a 91-47-11 record as a their head coach. Higgins was a part of the 1947 Penn State football

Nittany Lions Wire • 20th July 2021

46 days until Penn State football 2021 season opener

Happy Tuesday! We are officially 46 days away from the 2021 Penn State football season. Yesterday, we talked about the historic 1947 Nittany Lions team. Today, we will discuss some of the players that have worn the number 46. The number isn’t retired, but there have been some talented players that have worn it. One player that some might know is Colin Castagna, an outside linebacker recruited in the class of 2014. As a recruit, he was a three-year letterman in football and volleyball while ear

Nittany Lions Wire • 19th July 2021

47 days until Penn State football 2021 season opener

It’s a new week and that means we are one day closer to the college football season and exactly 47 days until the Nittany Lions opener on September 4th against the Wisconsin Badgers. Penn State currently leads the series 10 wins to nine, dating back to 1963. And with Penn State’s most recent bowl game being played in the Cotton Bowl at the end of the 2019 season, today is a good day to look back on another Cotton Bowl. When fans think of 47 in Penn State football history, one might think of th

Cards Wire • 2nd March 2021

Cardinals 2021 NFL mock draft 2.0

Well, the Arizona Cardinals’ offseason just got a whole lot more interesting after adding three-time Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt on Monday. Their edge rusher room has become less of a concern than what it previously was. Drafting one could still be a possibility, but probably not until the later rounds. With just five draft picks this year, the Cardinals could have various ways they could approach it. With an NFC West division that continues to get stronger, this will be a crucial dra

Cards Wire • 13th February 2021

Cardinals 7-round mock draft: Team addresses defense early, offense late

As we pass the Super Bowl, we are one week closer to the 2021 NFL draft. With a limited amount of cap space this offseason, The draft will be crucial for the Arizona Cardinals to address their most glaring needs. They also go into the draft with just five picks. So, the Cardinals will have to evaluate these players closely to see which ones fit the best with their team. Here is a seven-round Cardinals mock draft with players who fit best with the team and can hopefully help them make a playoff

Cards Wire • 13th February 2021

Cardinals 7-round mock draft: Team addresses defense early, offense late

As we pass the Super Bowl, we are one week closer to the 2021 NFL draft. With a limited amount of cap space this offseason, The draft will be crucial for the Arizona Cardinals to address their most glaring needs. They also go into the draft with just five picks. So, the Cardinals will have to evaluate these players closely to see which ones fit the best with their team. Here is a seven-round Cardinals mock draft with players who fit best with the team and can hopefully help them make a playoff

Cards Wire • 29th January 2021

6 Senior Bowl players for Cardinals fans to know

As we get closer to the NFL draft, the Arizona Cardinals enter the offseason with a limited amount of cap space. Therefore, this draft will be crucial for them to grab some talented players to help boost their playoff hopes for next season. This week has been the Senior Bowl. The week of practice has concluded and the game kicks off on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. ET. The Cardinals will naturally evaluate all the players participating in the Senior Bowl, Cardinals fans should have their eyes on sever

Cards Wire • 15th January 2021

Cardinals 2021 NFL Draft Profile: Alabama RB Najee Harris

The Arizona Cardinals had an unfortunate end to the 2020 season after losing to the Los Angeles Rams and being eliminated from playoff contention. This season showed a lot of promise for the future of this team. As the season progressed, it became more obvious what areas were the most concerning. One of them being at cornerback and the other being an edge rusher. However, one area that became a greater concern the season is the running back position. With Kenyan Drake playing under the transiti

Cards Wire • 24th December 2020

Cardinals 2021 NFL Draft Profile: USC WR Amon-Ra St. Brown

We are entering Week 16, and the Arizona Cardinals are looking to stay alive for playoff contention. After a win over the Philadelphia Eagles last week, they now host the San Francisco 49ers, a team they beat in Week 1 to open the season On top of that, we are also one week closer to the NFL draft and the Arizona Cardinals have some pretty big holes to fill at certain positions. One position that has started to become concerning for their future is at wide receiver. Outside of DeAndre Hopkins,

Media Milwaukee • 10th December 2020

Rising Crime Rate in Milwaukee Becomes Growing Concern During the Pandemic

“Mom, you just get up and keep going no matter what happens.” That was an awareness moment for Missy Edwards, a survivor of domestic violence. She realized her child recognized her resilience. Domestic violence has always been a serious issue in Milwaukee, but it has sparked major concern during the pandemic as one aspect of rising crime rates in the city. If the current trends continue, Milwaukee is on pace to log over 200 homicides in 2020. Edwards endured multiple incidents of domestic vio

Cards Wire • 6th December 2020

Cardinals 2021 NFL Draft Profile: Tennessee OL Trey Smith

The Arizona Cardinals have had an up-and-down 2020 season. Their offense is living up to the hype, while their defense has dealt with struggles and injuries, despite the flashes we have seen. Coming off a disappointing loss to the struggling Patriots, there were struggles on both sides of the ball. Through 11 games, it is starting to become more clear now how many questions need to be answered this offseason. The cornerback and edge rusher room is a major concern. However, one area that could s

Cards Wire • 29th November 2020

Cardinals 2021 NFL Draft Profile: Pitt Rusher Patrick Jones II

The Arizona Cardinals are coming off of a loss last week to the Seattle Seahawks that came down to the wire on Thursday Night Football. Going into Week 12, the Cardinals have the 19th-ranked defense in the NFL. With the absence of Chandler Jones, we have seen flashes of their trade deadline acquisition Markus Golden. However, the future of this position is still in question. The Cardinals’ pass rush win rate is just 44% while their run stop rate is 29%. They will need a player to boost their ed

Cards Wire • 22nd November 2020

Should Chase Edmonds be the Cardinals' Starting Running Back Next Season?

One of the most intriguing positions on the Arizona Cardinals that is still in question for their future is the running back room. Despite being second in the league in rushing yards this season, it seems as if the Cardinals are still trying to find their true long-term identity at the running back position. Rookie running back Eno Benjamin has yet to play in a game this season and hopes to make an impact on special teams. Kenyan Drake is currently playing under a transition tag and is the team’