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Daniel Gallen
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covering Penn State for Lions247 & 247Sports; playfully singing myself to sleep by the lulls of my mundane existence
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this week's Penn State Coach Q&A features a conversation with Phil Trautwein on the Nittany Lions offensive line, individual player evaluations & more
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Penn State Coach Q&A: Phil Trautwein on the O-line performance vs. expectations, player evaluation and more
Penn State offensive line coach Phil Trautwein sat down on Zoom with reporters Thursday for a wide-ranging conversation.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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"We talk a lot about the 'male loneliness crisis' but in my estimation we don’t talk enough about the 'male suckerfication crisis': The process by which young men are continuously cultivated ... as dupes and suckers." — @maxread.info
Predictions markets and the suckerfication crisis
Why is Kalshi tweeting like UnusualWhales?
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November 13, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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You probably saw videos of a nighttime raid in Chicago. Agents rappelling from a helicopter, bursting down doors, questioning brown-skinned immigrants.

We investigated -- and found little evidence to support the government’s claims about Tren de Aragua.

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“I Lost Everything”: Venezuelans Were Rounded Up in a Dramatic Midnight Raid but Never Charged With a Crime
Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over the building. A ProPublica investigation found little evidence to back up the government’s claims. For the first time, the Venezuelans arres...
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November 13, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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one of Penn State's remaining commitments in the Class of 2026 was on campus for last week's matchup with Indiana. Lions247's Tyler Calvaruso caught up with the family of Marlen Bright to discuss the trip to State College, uncertainty in recruitment & more
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Inside the recruitment of Penn State offensive line commit Marlen Bright as Early Signing Period inches closer
Lions247 goes in-depth on the recruitment of Penn State offensive line commit Marlen Bright, who was back on campus last weekend.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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two of the most important figures of Penn State's 2025 season — interim coach Terry Smith & quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer — spoke honestly this week when it came to the uncertainty surrounding their futures. both expressed a desire to be back. we'll see
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Penn State’s Terry Smith, Ethan Grunkemeyer address uncertain futures as Nittany Lions enter stretch run
The Penn State program is preparing to undergo significant change over the next few months. Interim coach Terry Smith and quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer discussed their outlooks on the future this week...
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November 13, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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touched on Penn State interim Terry Smith's self-evaluation, Liam Clifford's role, some health updates and — of course — the Land-Grant Trophy in a post-practice notebook last night
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Penn State interim Terry Smith on Chaz Coleman’s status, self-evaluation, the Land-Grant Trophy and more
Penn State interim coach Terry Smith touched on some notable topics during his post-practice media availability Thursday.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Penn State was back on the practice field to prep for Michigan State last night. Lions247 was there to observe:

offense notebook (VIP): 247sports.com/college/penn...

Tyler Donohue's defense notebook (VIP): 247sports.com/college/penn...
November 13, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Tracy on tough love: "When you're on the field, your why to go hard or your reason to be motivated is your brothers around you. If I look to my right and I see Zakee, I'm like, I can't let him down. Off the field, I'm telling him, 'I'm not letting you down.' On the field, I'm gonna play like that."
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Penn State CB Zion Tracy post-practice:
- seeing Penn State's full team getting lessons from Terry Smith he got in CB room
- why Smith was right for interim job
- why tough love works
- why Indiana loss didn't break the team
- more on Lions247 (VIP): 247sports.com/college/penn...
November 13, 2025 at 3:34 AM
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Penn State CB Zion Tracy post-practice:
- seeing Penn State's full team getting lessons from Terry Smith he got in CB room
- why Smith was right for interim job
- why tough love works
- why Indiana loss didn't break the team
- more on Lions247 (VIP): 247sports.com/college/penn...
November 13, 2025 at 3:32 AM
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some notes from Penn State interim coach Terry Smith on Chaz Coleman's status, Liam Clifford's role, the Land-Grant Trophy's existence & more
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Penn State interim Terry Smith on Chaz Coleman’s status, self-evaluation, the Land-Grant Trophy and more
Penn State interim coach Terry Smith touched on some notable topics during his post-practice media availability Thursday.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:16 AM
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watch highlights from Penn State's Wednesday evening practice session as the Nittany Lions prepare to head to Michigan State with the Land-Grant Trophy on the line
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Penn State Practice Highlights: Nittany Lions prepare for Michigan State game
Penn State football practice work continued Wednesday and Lions247 put together practice video highlights of on-field action. Get your latest look at the Nittany Lions as they prepare for a game against Michigan State.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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watch Penn State interim coach Terry Smith's post-practice news conference on Lions247, featuring some self-deprecating commentary, injury updates & more
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PSU interim coach Smith refreshingly self-deprecating in final MSU week presser
Terry Smith joked that "it took me three weeks to accomplish getting the ball down the field" when asked to rate his own performance to date. See that and everything else he had to say after practice.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:28 AM
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more updates from Terry Smith, including notes on Chaz Coleman, Penn State’s QB2 situation & more on Lions247 (VIP): 247sports.com/college/penn...
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Penn State interim coach Terry Smith: “This week we're gonna come out full blazing. We're emptying the clip this week. We're going to Michigan State to win the game, not to let it fall to us.”
November 13, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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Penn State interim coach Terry Smith: “This week we're gonna come out full blazing. We're emptying the clip this week. We're going to Michigan State to win the game, not to let it fall to us.”
November 12, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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Terry Smith asked to self-evaluate his time as the Penn State interim coach: “Well, it took me three weeks to accomplish getting the ball thrown down the field, so I wish I could have got that done sooner.”
November 12, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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Penn State interim coach Terry Smith: “It’s very important that we maintain control of the Land-Grant Trophy.”
November 12, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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Penn State interim coach Terry Smith will speak after practice. the Nittany Lions travel to Michigan State on Saturday. updates on Lions247 (VIP): 247sports.com/college/penn...
November 12, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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Penn State Practice Report: notes on the Nittany Lions depth chart, resetting the offensive line picture & more as the team prepares for Michigan State (VIP)
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Penn State Practice Report: Quarterback depth chart notes, offensive line reset and more
Lions247 got a look at the Penn State offense inside Holuba Hall as it prepares to face Michigan State on Saturday.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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it’s Microcastle weather
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Never Stops
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November 12, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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Penn State interim coach Terry Smith & quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer both expressed their love for the Nittany Lions earlier this week. but as the season enters the stretch run, there's plenty of uncertainty around both men — and the rest of the program
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Penn State’s Terry Smith, Ethan Grunkemeyer address uncertain futures as Nittany Lions enter stretch run
The Penn State program is preparing to undergo significant change over the next few months. Interim coach Terry Smith and quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer discussed their outlooks on the future this week...
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November 12, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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the Jaguars announced former Penn State tight end Brenton Strange has been designated to return from injured reserve & will begin his 21-day practice window. Strange, a second-round pick in 2023, has 20 catches for 204 yards in five games this season.
November 12, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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ICYMI: Tyler Donohue provided the latest update to the Penn State Coaching Search Hot Board on Lions247 (VIP)
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Penn State Coaching Search Hot Board 10.0
See why Lions247 is THE place to be during Penn State's search for James Franklin's replacement, as this article and the attached thread have now blown past 3.1 million page views and 41,000 comments.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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five players scored in double figures as Penn State basketball improved to 3-0 on the young season with an 80-71 win over Navy at the Bryce Jordan Center last night
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Penn State basketball outlasts Navy, 80-71, in non-conference action
Penn State improved to 3-0 to start the 2025-26 season with a win over Navy.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Parker Washington's two-touchdown performance for the Jaguars & Saquon Barkley's spin move on 'Monday Night Football' highlighted the performances of former Penn State players in Week 10 of the 2025 NFL season
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Penn State in the NFL, Week 10: Parker Washington scores twice, Saquon Barkley comes up clutch and more
There are 48 former Penn State players in the NFL as members of 26 organizations.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Penn State OL Cooper Cousins on Zoom this a.m.
- on his leadership within program
- reflection on personal development
- 'I'm ready to attack the opportunities that I'm given'
- seen increased confidence from Ethan Grunkemeyer
- more on Lions247 (VIP): 247sports.com/college/penn...
November 12, 2025 at 2:38 PM