COLUMNS

Tiger Woods returns from rock bottom to complete the greatest sports comeback of all time at The Masters | Opinion

April 14, 2019

He was in doubt. Everyone watching was in doubt. I was in doubt.

Then, he went and did it again.

Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson’s ‘The Match’ could have been more compelling | Opinion

November 28, 2018

It was billed as a showdown for the ages. But we all knew that wasn’t going to happen.

White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders’ actions after pulling CNN’s Jim Acosta’s press pass warrant resignation | Opinion

November 09, 2018

There’s lying. Then there is lying, and doctoring evidence to cover it up.

Did you buy Pitt season tickets just to see the Penn State game? Here’s what you should do with the rest | Opinion

September 12, 2018

This column has nothing to do with whether or not Pitt and Penn State are rivals.

Saquon Barkley wasn’t the only reason for Penn State football’s turnaround, but he was the centerpiece of it (COLUMN)

January 01, 2018

Barkley declared for the NFL draft on Sunday night.

Penn State football’s Saquon Barkley didn’t earn a Heisman finalist nod, despite being the best player in college football (COLUMN)

December 04, 2017

Barkley was not among the three players going to New York for the Heisman Trophy presentation.

How Penn State football stacks up against the undefeated 1994 team

October 11, 2017

With this year’s team at the midway point of its season, we look at how the two explosive teams compare to one another.

Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi's response takes Penn State football coach James Franklin's post-game comments further out of context

September 11, 2017

Franklin's comment wasn't meant to belittle the Panthers' talent. Instead, the comment simply is an extension of Franklin's mantra that his team's next game is the most important game on the schedule.

It’s time for Penn State football to acknowledge, embrace and prolong the rivalry with Pitt

September 08, 2017

After renewing the storied rivalry last year, there are only two more scheduled games in the current series.

James Franklin’s new contract gives Penn State football the stability it hasn’t had since the Joe Paterno era

August 18, 2017

The last time Penn State had a football coach for the foreseeable future, Joe Paterno was at the helm of the Nittany Lions.

Penn State men’s basketball should return to Rec for good

January 10, 2017

Saturday’s game at the Palestra field house had an atmosphere that will probably never occur in the Bryce Jordan Center.

Tiger Woods’ comeback: Big Cat ain’t back (yet)

December 06, 2016

The 14-time major champion showed flashes of his former greatness, but in an 18-man field, we must taper our expectations.

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