May 2025
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Shamokin RB/LB Za’Kem Clinton
May 5, 2025 | Billy Splain
Za’kem Clinton RB,OLB Shamokin Class Of 2026 Jersey #21 HT/WT6-0, 230 12 tds,12 sacks,1000 yard rusher Other sports Track All state OLB Twitter @Zakem_clinton21 Let’s get to know Za’Kem Coach says: “Zakem is a force to be reckoned with! He is big, physical and strong and it was no surprise that he earned 1st Team […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Richland lineman Brodie Hollis
May 4, 2025 | Billy Splain
Brodie Hollis Richland Class Of 2026 positions: Nose tackle and Guard Jersey #55 HT/WT 6 foot 272 81 total tackles and 3 sacks 2024 season Other sports: Track and field 1st team all conference and 1st tribune democrat Twitter: @hollis_brodie4 Why do you play football? I love football and I love the intensity of the […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know J.P.McCaskey LB/TE Sam Ruggiero
May 3, 2025 | Billy Splain
Sam Ruggiero J.P McCaskey Class Of 2026 positions Middle Linebacker, Tight End Jersey #8 HT/WT 6’2 220 Twitter @SamRuggiero54 Coach says: “Sam is a two-year starter who’s done it all—tight end, H-back, tackle, linebacker, defensive end. He’s the kind of player every coach wants: tough, versatile, and, above all, coachable. You tell Sam what you need, […]
BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep 34 New Look Wide Receivers & LB Portal Talk Post BlueWhite Game
May 2, 2025 | Billy Splain
Spring Practice is in the books for the Nittany Lions as the Lions head into the summer after a windy day in the construction zone formerly known as Beaver Stadium. Mike Gross, Frank Bodani and Andrew Kalista try to break down why James Franklin and fans can’t seem to get along. How has this team […]
Blue-White Tailgate Pawcast Ep 33 Blue/White Game Expectations & Transfer Portal Happenings
April 18, 2025 | Billy Splain
The BlueWhite Game is a weekend away, are you excited? Maybe the most exciting element is for fans to see a Beaver Stadium under construction? On this edition of the BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast we talk about everything from the NFL Draft to Tennessee Football and there “Power T”. We take a brief glimpse into the […]
BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep 32 Talking RB’s with DJ Dozier and Pro Day thoughts
April 7, 2025 | Billy Splain
Penn State legendary DJ Dozier joins the BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast. Dozier, one of greatest athletes in Penn State history (NFL & MLB) recorded the game winning TD against Miami in the ’87 Fiesta Bowl. Dozier talks everything from what he sees in the current group of Penn State backs, what it takes to become a […]
Another @Go_Rout coaching job: Harry S. Truman
March 26, 2025 | Billy Splain
Truman has the following coaching positions available: Oline, WR and Dline. Interested candidates should email HC Frank McArdle at frank.mcardle@bristoltwpsd.org
Red Flash moving from NCAA Division I to Division III
March 25, 2025 | Billy Splain
Saint Francis University announced a decision by its Board of Trustees that directs the president and the leadership team to pursue a reclassification of its NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics program to Division III. The shift in athletics offerings for men’s and women’s athletic competition would occur concurrent with the 2026-2027 academic year and fall […]
BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Episode 30 Brian Tripp Talks Hockey & Lions Ready for Wrestling Finals
March 21, 2025 | Billy Splain
The gang is back together to talk everything from Penn State basketball, March Madness and expectations for the Blue-White game. Most importantly, the voice of Penn State hockey Brian “Tripper” Tripp joins the show. A great 20+ minutes with one of the premier voices in college athletics. Tripper breaks down the spark that saw Penn […]
Another @Go_Rout coaching job: Warren HS
February 28, 2025 | Billy Splain
Warren Area High School (Warren, PA) We are seeking Varsity assistants to join our program. Multiple paid and volunteer positions available. Interested applicants should email resume and letter of interest to HC, Cody Bupp at buppc@wcsdpa.org. • Varsity Defensive Coordinator • Varsity Assistant (JV Offensive Coach, RBs/LBs) • Varsity Assistant (Oline & Dline)
Another @Go_Rout coaching job: Belle Vernon
February 26, 2025 | Billy Splain
The Belle Vernon Area School District is seeking an experienced and dynamic High School Head Football Coach. Qualified candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to student-athlete development, academic excellence, and building upon our tradition of success both on and off the field. Interested individuals must submit their application by March 7 at 3:00pm. Please contact […]
BlueWhiteTailgate Pawcast Ep. 27 KGB Gang Talks Pat Kraft, B1G News, LB -U and Impact Freshmen
February 26, 2025 | Billy Splain
Finally a slow period on the schedule for Penn State but. still plenty to talk about. Mike, Frank and Andrew dive into the email bag to discuss tight end depth, impact freshman, and the linebacker unit. We also talk about Big Ten news and what we expect to hear from Pat Kraft next week when […]
Aaron Smetanka is the new Kiski School Head Football Coach
February 25, 2025 | Billy Splain
The Kiski School announce Aaron Smetanka as the new Head Coach of Kiski Football. A Western Pennsylvania native, Coach Smetanka attended North Catholic High School and Robert Morris University before matriculating at St. Vincent College, where he played as starting quarterback for two years. After St. Vincent’s, Smetanka played professional football in the Continental Indoor […]
The STATE of PA Presents: Tips, Training & Tales by Fitness Headquarters
February 23, 2025 | Billy Splain
The PFN crew took a trip to Wilkes-Barre to visit our new site sponsor, Fitness Headquarters. We invited the coaches and players from Wyoming Valley West and Wilkes-Barre to talk about their programs and the legends from within. Billy, Jared and Jake Mills got some great quotes from all. Brian and Mike shared what they […]
2025 PSFCA Titan Threadz East/West All-Star Small School Rosters Released
February 20, 2025 | Billy Splain
The Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association (PSFCA) just announced the rosters and coaching staffs for the 2025 East/West Small School All-Star Games, which will take place on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Cumberland Valley High School’s Chapman Field in Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County.
2025 PAFootballNews.com All-Academic Gold Team
February 18, 2025 | Billy Splain
We are proud to announce the following players have been named to our 2025 PAFootballNews.com All-Academic Gold Team. Members of this team competed in the 2024 season with a GPA of 4.0 and up. If you or your team is not listed, please HAVE YOUR COACH email billy@pafootballnews.com we will continue to add to this list as long as it […]
2025 PAFootballNews.com All-Academic Silver Team
February 18, 2025 | Billy Splain
We are proud to announce the following players have been named to our 2025 PAFootballNews.com All-Academic Silver Team. Members of this team competed in the 2024 season with a GPA of 3.5 – 3.99. If you or your team is not listed, please HAVE YOUR COACH email billy@pafootballnews.com we will continue to add to this list as long as it […]
2025 PAFootballNews.com All-Academic Bronze Team
February 18, 2025 | Billy Splain
We are proud to announce the following players have been named to our 2025 PAFootballNews.com All-Academic Bronze Team. Members of this team competed in the 2024 season with a GPA of 3.0 – 3.49. If you or your team is not listed, please HAVE YOUR COACH email billy@pafootballnews.com we will continue to add to this list as long as it […]
Another @Go_Rout Coaches Corner Coaching job: Milton
February 11, 2025 | Billy Splain
Milton is looking for coaches at the High School and Junior High. Multiple paid positions and volunteer positions available. Contact Head Coach Matthew Wilson if interested. mattwilson9217@gmail.com
BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep. 25 Knowles Meets PSU Ironhead Byers Talks Wrestling
February 11, 2025 | Billy Splain
What a week it was for Penn State athletics and their faithful. First Penn State wrestling continued its dominance as they toss Iowa like a rag-doll in #1 vs #2 Big Ten showdown at Bryce Jordan Center. Who better to talk Nittany Lions wrestling than the voice of PSU, Jeff “Ironhead” Byers. Jeff stops by […]
BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep.22: Penn State – Notre Dame CFP Semis Preview, 1990 Flashback w/ Fayak
January 9, 2025 | Billy Splain
Penn State roars into South Beach to take on the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame. These two blue bloods meet for the first time in the college football playoffs and with it they bring all the history and tradition with them. What does Penn State have to do to top the Irish? Will the Irish defense […]
2024 Certificates
January 7, 2025 | Billy Splain
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2024 PFN Coaches-Select Class 6A All-State Team
January 3, 2025 | Billy Splain
Presenting the 2024 PAFootballnews.com Coaches Select Class 6A All-State Team! Over 250 teams nominated players for this years All-State Teams (classes 1A-6A) The head coaches for each team voted. PFN uses a traditional team format allowing for teams that use pro set, two back, 3-4/4-3 defenses, etc….PFN did not have any influence on nominating or […]
2024 PFN Coaches-Select Class 4A All-State Team
January 3, 2025 | Billy Splain
Presenting the 2024 PAFootballnews.com Coaches Select Class 4A All-State Team! Over 250 teams nominated players for this years All-State Teams (classes 1A-6A) The head coaches for each team voted. PFN uses a traditional team format allowing for teams that use pro set, two back, 3-4/4-3 defenses, etc….PFN did not have any influence on nominating or […]
