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STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Every Wednesday, as part of a RecruitingNation-wide series, NittanyNation will take a closer look at what's going on in the world of Penn State recruiting. This week's targets: Defensive tackle Ricky Walker (Hampton, Va./Beth...

Every week, NittanyNation poses five questions to a recruit, player, alum or coach about PSU and other topics. This week's subject in ESPN 150 quarterback Michael O'Connor (Bradenton, Fla./IMG Academy), the only uncommitted signal-caller who holds...

Welcome to NittanyNation's mailbag! We asked you to tweet or email your questions, and we've selected three to answer in-depth this week. Brian Santoro (@santoro_brian) writes: In your opinion, does Christian Hackenberg start this year? Josh Mo...

Signing day 2014 is a long way off, but verbal commitments can come anytime. That's why RecruitingNation is getting an early leg up on predicting where uncommitted ESPN 150 prospects will land.

Story | Conversation | April 25, 2013

Over the next few months, NittanyNation will look closer at the 2014 recruits who claim offers from Penn State. Today we examine ESPN Watch List quarterback Michael O'Connor, whom PSU offered just last week. Vitals: QB Michael O'Connor, Bradenton ...

A look at the quarterbacks in the Class of 2014, including how it compares to past years, the toughest call to make in the rankings and a look at the top 10 QBs.

Story | Conversation | April 17, 2013

BuckeyeNation Austin Ward writes: Sophomore DE Noah Spence has dominated spring practice. Brad Bournival writes : There are some lions waiting to play the LEO spot at OSU who are even younger than Spence. Bournival writes : Here are the top ...

ESPN Watch List quarterback Michael O'Connor wasn't expecting an offer from Penn State anytime soon -- especially after an unofficial visit two weeks ago that gave him the impression he'd have to wait. Well, turns out he didn't have to wait long a...

NittanyNation takes a look at this week's Penn State football news and what you might have missed: Defensive end Deion Barnes hates missing sacks. He can still recall each of the four he missed last season, and the humble redshirt sophomore is in...

ESPN Watch List QB Michael O'Connor roamed the sideline during Penn State's practice Wednesday, following the four red-jerseyed quarterbacks inside Holuba Hall during his unofficial visit. The signal caller out of Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy spok...

Blog | March 28, 2013

ESPN Watch List QB Michael O'Connor roamed the sideline during Penn State's practice Wednesday, following the four red-jerseyed quarterbacks inside Holuba Hall during an unofficial visit. The signal-caller out of Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy spoke...

Quarterback Michael O'Connor plans to bury his nose in his 40-page high school playbook for the next few days. He needs something to do, after all, since he'll be visiting three more schools and driving more than 700 miles this week. The ESPN Watc...

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The 2013 Nike Football Training Camp tour continued in Orlando on Saturday as several top players from the Central Florida area showcased their skills at West Orange High School. There were individual standouts at every position as w...

Blog | March 16, 2013

Here are five storylines to watch on Saturday. Who are the top offensive linemen in Florida? Michigan commit Mason Cole (Tarpon Springs, Fla./East Lake), Corey Martinez (Tampa, Fla./Tampa Catholic) and Reilly Gibbons (St. Petersburg, Fla./St. P...

Blog | March 15, 2013

Kipp Adams and Craig Haubert rank the top 10 prospects at the 2013 Orlando Nike Football Training Camp based on the performance and the buzz heard from those who attended.

Story | Conversation | March 03, 2013

Rotherham had two players sent off as Burton kept up their promotion push with a 2-0 victory at the Pirelli Stadium.Midfielder David Noble was dismissed for two yellow cards before the break and Michael O'Connor was given his marching orders in the 8...