Assistant sports editor
Rich Scarcella
Rich Scarcella joined the Reading Eagle staff in 1986. He's covered Penn State football since 1989. He also covers high school baseball, golf, volleyball and bowling and college basketball. He previously worked at the Standard-Speaker in Hazleton, where he was raised.
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Penn State tries to keep trophy, snap losing streak against Michigan State
Nittany Lions look for their first victory since Sept. 13

Penn State Notebook: Line coach accepts some blame for offensive woes
Phil Trautwein says inconsistency has hurt the O-linemen

Penn State鈥檚 Terry Smith draws strength from his daughter [opinion]
Nittany Lions interim coach stays grounded during extraordinary times

Penn State players, coaches describe unknown as nerve-wracking [opinion]
To describe the Nittany Lions' emotions as a distraction would be an understatement

Penn State Notebook: Nick Singleton regains spark with increased chances
Former Gov. Mifflin star is in within range of three Saquon Barkley school records

Penn State鈥檚 Terry Smith hopes defense can carry momentum to Michigan State
Nittany Lions "look like our old defense" in close loss to No. 2 Indiana

Penn State football team鈥檚 report card vs. Indiana
Grading the Nittany Lions on their 27-24 loss to the Hoosiers

Penn State players stay resolute despite another frustrating loss [opinion]
Nittany Lions play with intention and suffer close defeat to No. 2 Indiana

Penn State Notebook: Nick Singleton鈥檚 strong performance is not enough
Former Gov. Mifflin star gains 143 all-purpose yards and scores three touchdowns

No. 2 Indiana rallies to beat Penn State on last-minute TD pass [updated]
Nittany Lions drop their sixth straight with their first loss to the Hoosiers at home