Philadelphia Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman made a splash this past week by luring and signing former Penn State phenom Saquon Barkey to a three year megabucks deal. Of course what would be an Eagles’ off-season without a snafu or two? Barkey’s former coach and mentor James Franklin unintentionally may have cost Barkley’s new team … Read more
Penn State Football head coach James Franklin caught some flak this week for possibly letting it slip that the Philadelphia Eagles tampered with former Penn State and free agent running back Saquon Barkley. During his introductory press conference with the Eagles on Thursday, Barkley defended his former coach and gave the situation some clarity. “Coach … Read more
Penn State head football coach James Franklin may need to extend an apology to the Philadelphia Eagles in the coming days. On Thursday, the NFL announced that it was opening an investigation into whether the Eagles tampered with running back, and former Penn State star, Saquon Barkley. News broke on Monday that Barkley agreed to … Read more
The Philadelphia Eagles’ newly acquired running back, Saquon Barkley, was selected with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft by the New York Giants and when he takes the field for the Birds next September he will be one of only four Eagles to play for the team who were drafted that … Read more
Former Penn State and New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley signed with the Philadelphia Eagles Monday, wrapping up his first stint in free agency by returning home to Pennsylvania. Although the New York Giants didn’t even offer Barkley a contract, one Giants legend had a bizarre reaction to the news that Saquon would be … Read more
Philadelphia Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman won’t get fined for “tampering” with former Giant running back Saquon Barkley today by convincing him to bring his talents to Philadelphia for the next three years, but Roseman, may however, find himself on the Ticket next November, if Eagles Nation has anything to say about it. Trader Howie … Read more
Former Penn State Football Star Saquon Barkley intends to sign with the Philadelphia Eagles when the NFL new year starts on Wednesday. The three-year, $37.75 million deal is a big one as Barkley leaves the New York Giants after six seasons with the franchise. To the surprise of many, it seems the Giants are- at … Read more
We’ve all heard the expression “Champions pay the price”. That mantra is true of course unless you’re an NFL running back , such as Saquon Barkley these days. In a continued depressed market at the position it’ll be interesting to see which team steps up and backs up the truck for a star back because there … Read more
If you google “antonyms for loyalty” on your computer one of the first choices that pops up is the term “ Franchise Tag.” Saquon Barkley knows this all too well. A franchise tag is a tool used by NFL teams can use to keep their players from leaving in free agency, but it’s viewed as a … Read more
Saquon Barkley has languished through the first six years of his NFL career, battling injuries while enjoying just one winning season since being chosen No. 2 overall by the New York Giants in the 2018 NFL Draft. That might be about to change. Barkley, 26, is set to become an unrestricted free agent one year … Read more
Penn State fans, stop me if you’ve heard this one before, Saquon Barkley scores an incredible touchdown on a wheel route. In a flashback to the 2016 Big Ten championship game when Barkley caught a wheel route touchdown over TJ Watt to help lift the Nittany Lions to their first, and currently only, Big Ten … Read more
The New York Giants received the best possible news on how much time Saquon Barkley will miss, after the running back suffered an ankle injury in Week 2 against the Arizona Cardinals. According to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Barkley‘s MRI avoided a high-ankle sprain, and merely sprained his ankle. The expectation is that … Read more
The New York Giants were down 20-0 at halftime and were outscored 60-0 through the first six quarters of the season. That’s when Saquon Barkley put the Giants on his back, against the Arizona Cardinals. New York scored four touchdowns in the second half and a field goal to pull out a 31-28 win over … Read more
James Franklin has now been at the helm of the Penn State Football program for 10 years and has led the team to a very successful decade, winning a Big Ten Championship and three New Year’s Six Bowls. As fall camp opens with the highest expectations for the program in the Franklin era, lets look … Read more
After months of tense negotiations and wide speculation, Saquon Barkley will in fact play football for the New York Giants this year. The Giants tagged the former Nittany Lions star back in March, after several efforts to try to hammer out a new contract extension. The Giants started negotiating with Saquon in the middle of … Read more
Saquon Barkley and the New York Giants have struck a deal. After the star running back threatened to hold out when the two sides failed to reach an agreement on a long-term contract prior to the deadline for franchise tagged players to, Barkley returns to New York on a one-year contract. Barkley‘s new deal is … Read more
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As the 2023 NFL season approaches, all eyes are on Saquon Barkley, the electrifying running back for the New York Giants. Despite being embroiled in a contract dispute with the team, Barkley‘s exceptional skills and outstanding performance have earned him the coveted title of the top running back for the upcoming season. Heavy Sports’ Senior … Read more
Penn State Football has a storied history, filled with exceptional talent, unforgettable moments, and a pair of national championships. From electrifying running backs to dominant defensive forces, the Nittany Lions‘ rich legacy is built upon the contributions of remarkable individuals. In this comprehensive ranking, we look back on the top 25 Penn State players of … Read more
Penn State Football has a rich history of producing exceptional running backs who have left an indelible mark on the program. From electrifying speedsters to workhorse bruisers, these players have captivated fans with their skill, determination, and unforgettable performances on the gridiron. In this article, we look back at the top five Penn State running … Read more
