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Oh, Hello: Three-Star Maryland CB Amauri Polydor Commits To Penn State

3 weeks ago | blackshoediaries.com | Patrick Koerbler

1000% Locked in!!! @CoachTerryPSU @coachjfranklin @Dropp #agtg #WEARE pic.twitter.com/udcXCVYCNG — Amauri Polydor (@amauri_polydor) June 7, 2025 THE SKINNY Height/Weight: 6-foot-1, 170 pounds Hometown/High School: Baltimore, MD (St. Frances Academy) Ranking: ★★★ (0.8611 247Sports — No. 1049 overall) Notable Offers: Indiana, Maryland, Michigan State, South Carolina, Virginia Tech HIGHLIGHTS THE TALE & OUTLOOK Penn State offered Polydor back in February after a strong junior season at Mt. Zion...
Report: Max Granville Suffers “Long Term” Injury Ahead Of 2025 Season

3 weeks ago | blackshoediaries.com | Patrick Koerbler

Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Penn State’s defensive end room was dealt a blow this week as redshirt freshman Max Granville is dealing with a “long term” injury, according to Tyler Donohue of Lions247. BREAKING: Penn State defensive end Max Granville is dealing with a “long term” injury, @Lions247 confirmed. The redshirt freshman was primed for a two-deep role this season.
Oh, Hello: Three-Star Michigan OL Benjamin Eziuka Commits To Penn State

3 weeks ago | blackshoediaries.com | Patrick Koerbler

THE SKINNYHeight/Weight: 6-foot-3, 290 poundsHometown/High School: Novi, MI (Detroit Catholic Central)Ranking: ★★★ (0.8578 247Sports — No. 1089 overall)Notable Offers: Cincinnati, Kentucky, Stanford, Wake Forest, West VirginiaHIGHLIGHTSTHE TALE & OUTLOOKFor any cornerback commitments, I make mention of trusting cornerbacks coach Terry Smith. At this point, offensive line coach Phil Trautwein is in the same boat.
THEY’LL NEVER CATCH HIM: Only KJ Hamler’s 93-Yard Touchdown Catch Against Ohio State Until Penn State Football

1 month ago | blackshoediaries.com | Tim Aydin

Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images The year was 2018. With Penn State maintaining a 6-0 lead over Ohio State midway through the second quarter and facing a 3rd and 5 inside their own 10-yard line, Trace McSorley dropped back to pass and fired a slant over the middle to what was swiftly becoming his go-to target in KJ Hamler. Hamler immediately turned on the afterburners, taking a simple slant pass 93 yards to the end zone and the game’s first touchdown of the night.
Only Ryan Barker Until Penn State Football

1 month ago | blackshoediaries.com | Tim Aydin

Photo by Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images We’re sticking with the special teams once again, as we honor Ryan Barker. Barker took over the starting placekicking duties about a month into the 2024 season, notching his first start against UCLA, where he nailed both field goal attempts and all three extra points. This was followed up by his most memorable performance (thus far), where he nailed all four field goal attempts, including the game-winner in overtime against USC.
Only Riley Thompson Until Penn State Football

1 month ago | blackshoediaries.com | Tim Aydin

Photo by Doug Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images We’re back to honoring current players on the roster, as we pay homage to our favorite Australian punter in Riley Thompson. In his entire collegiate career, including his time at Florida Atlantic, where he spent his first year before transferring to Penn State, Thompson has put 60 punts inside an opponent’s red zone, including 20 of them inside an opponent’s 10-yard line.
Only “The Drive” Against Illinois Until Penn State Football

1 month ago | blackshoediaries.com | Tim Aydin

Once again, with no current Penn State player rocking a corresponding jersey number, we’re jumping back into the time machine to 1994 and the 96-yard go-ahead touchdown drive to cap off an incredible comeback after falling behind 21-0 in the first quarter, but ultimately eking out a 35-31 win to clinch the Big Ten championship and a Rose Bowl appearance.
Only Saquon Barkley’s Opening Kickoff Return Against Ohio State Until Penn State Football

1 month ago | blackshoediaries.com | Tim Aydin

Aaron Doster-Imagn Images Look, I know the last thing any of you want is to read about any Penn State-Ohio State game played since 2016, but since we don’t have a current player on the roster wearing a No. 97 jersey and don’t have another 97-yard touchdown moment to honor, Saquon Barkley’s opening kickoff return in the 2017 showdown with the Buckeyes, it is.
Only Beau Pribula’s 98 Yards Passing Against Wisconsin Until Penn State Football

1 month ago | blackshoediaries.com | Tim Aydin

Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images We’re bringing a new twist to the “Days Until” series by moving beyond just jersey numbers and it starts with honoring Beau Pribula’s gritty performance at Wisconsin last season. With Penn State trailing at halftime and Drew Allar unable to play after injuring his knee in the final minute of the first half, it was Beau’s turn to shine under the bright lights in Madison.
Only Gabe Nwosu Until Penn State Football

1 month ago | blackshoediaries.com | Tim Aydin

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images We’re just inside of 100 days and we’re kicking it off by honoring your favorite kickoff specialist! Since 2022, Gabe Nwosu has been booming kickoffs into the end zone more often than not, racking up a total of 117 touchbacks and giving opposing teams few chances for explosive returns. Look for the redshirt senior to continue adding to that total in his final season in a blue and white uniform.