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’s Nick Dawkins, Smith Vilbert returning; Lions reportedly lose a wide receiver
Dawkins, a Parkland High grad, will be in his sixth year with the Nittany Lions
Defensive coordinator Tom Allen leaving Penn State, according to reports
The Lions ranked seventh in total defense and eighth in scoring defense this season
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Penn State’s Nick Singleton, Kaytron Allen, Dani Dennis-Sutton announce plans for 2025
Running backs have combined for more than 5,800 career rushing yards
Penn State secondary loses cornerback Jalen Kimber, adds safety King Mack
Penn State saw one defensive back announce Sunday that he was leaving for the NFL and one that said he is returning to the Nittany Lions.
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Gut-wrenching Orange Bowl loss overshadows Penn State’s memorable season [opinion]
The Nittany Lions' dream of winning a national title dies after critical mistakes
Penn State football team report card vs. Notre Dame
Grading the Nittany Lions on their performance in the Orange Bowl
Penn State notes: Nick Singleton ties Orange Bowl record with 3 rushing TDs
Former Gov. Mifflin star has scored nine touchdowns in six career postseason games
Notre Dame edges Penn State on late field goal in Orange Bowl [updated]
The Fighting Irish intercept Drew Allar's final-minute pass to set up game-winning score and move on to the College Football Playoff final.
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Penn State notes: Abdul Carter will be a game-time decision, James Franklin says
Star defensive end left the Fiesta Bowl with an upper-body injury
Penn State, Notre Dame have relied on ground game to reach Orange Bowl
The Nittany Lions and the Fighting Irish are among the best rushing teams in the country