Skip to main content
Come Fan with UsTuesday, August 4, 2026

3 weird complaints about Penn State, as illustrated by weird Rutgers fans

Rutgers appears not at all ready for big-time football -- or at least a local writer isn’t.

Penn State beat Rutgers 13-10 Saturday, and a local columnist is unhappy about James Franklin’s lack of praise for his opponent. Or something.

1.

[James Franklin] could have acknowledged that the Scarlet Knights defense made his quarterback -- a sophomore who already has NFL scouts drooling -- look ordinary.

2.

Instead, he schmoozed the media and thanked them for covering the game -- even though they got paid to show up and probably received a mileage allowance for the gas and tolls. When he was done, he wished the beat writers a good night. Then, he doubled back to tell them to drive home safely.

3.

Yes, the guy who has turned postgame press conferences into one big neck rub from the Pennsylvania and national media knows all about public relations, so it’s reasonable to assume that if he had wanted to give Rutgers an atta-boy and a pat on the fanny, he would have. But he didn’t.

College Football
College football rankings: Preseason top-25 teams, according to usCollege football rankings: Preseason top-25 teams, according to us
College Football

Here’s our top-25 teams in college football.

By Mark Schofield
NFL Draft beat
How NFL-ready is Arch Manning?How NFL-ready is Arch Manning?
NFL Draft beat

Arch Manning is the presumptive QB1 in the 2027 draft class that’s supposed to be generational. What does he need to improve in order to make that a reality?

By Doug Farrar
College Football
College Football 27 review: The greatest meal that leaves a bad taste in your mouthCollege Football 27 review: The greatest meal that leaves a bad taste in your mouth
College Football

Brilliant in so many ways, flawed in one key area.

By James Dator
NFL
Brendan Sorsby stuck as NFL announces NO Supplemental Draft in 2026Brendan Sorsby stuck as NFL announces NO Supplemental Draft in 2026
NFL

Another setback for the QB.

By James Dator
College Football
The NCAA can appeal Brendan Sorsby’s shocking reinstatement, but Texas law isn’t on their sideThe NCAA can appeal Brendan Sorsby’s shocking reinstatement, but Texas law isn’t on their side
College Football

A big can of worms has been opened in college sports

By Mark Schofield
College Football
Here’s your first look at ‘College Football 27’ and ‘Madden 27’Here’s your first look at ‘College Football 27’ and ‘Madden 27’
College Football

Mascot game! Tush push!

By James Dator