Black Shoe Diaries
DOMINATE THE STATE
Total reads
3,133
This week
4
Rank
#61 of 421
Published
996 posts
Last 12 weeks
Most read posts
Featured on Sportsblogs
Run this blog? Add the badge to your site to show readers you're featured — it links back to this page.
Latest Entries
Penn State vs. No.9 Nebraska Preview: Brace for Impact
What to Watch For Prediction Vibes are at an all-time low right now. Penn State has failed to build on the little momentum it gained in the win over Washington, and I don’t see the bleeding stopping Saturday afternoon. Nebraska 76, Penn State 59
No. 5 Penn State 11, Ohio State 4: Who Needs Defense Anyway?
Gavin McKenna set a new program record with eight points in No. 5 Penn State’s 11-4 romp over Ohio State on Friday night. The Nittany Lions pounced on Ohio State’s poor goaltending early and often and delivered their most decisive win of the season. Penn State’s 11 goals matched a program record set on November […]
Penn State Hockey Series Preview: Ohio State
No. 5 Penn State returns home for a key Big Ten series against Ohio State. The Nittany Lions are looking to snap an 0-3-1 skid that has effectively ended the team’s chances of winning the conference regular season title. Penn State swept the first series between these teams in Columbus on October 30 and 31. […]
Winter Sports Update: Men’s Lacrosse Upsets Princeton
Men’s Lacrosse (2-1) The men’s lacrosse team never trailed in a 13-7 demolition of No. 3 Princeton last Saturday. Penn State raced out to a 7-1 lead in the first quarter, with only Luke Walstrum scoring more than one goal. Eight different players scored a goal for Penn State, a testament to the depth being […]
Wrestling Preview: #1 Penn State vs Princeton
When all is said and done, there may be few accolades left to say for this Penn State squad; one thing that CAN’T be said, is that the domination is over. That’s evidenced by the fact that it’s senior day for PSU wrestling, and yet only one of the ten starters will be honored. The […]
Penn State Hockey’s Tessa Janecke Wins Olympic Gold
Penn State women’s hockey captain Tessa Janecke and the United States won the gold medal on Thursday with a 2-1 overtime win over Canada: Janecke had five assists in six games in the tournament and was on the ice for both goals in the gold medal game. She forced multiple turnovers in overtime on the […]
NCAA Hockey Bracketology: February 19
As of this morning, the NCAA Tournament picture looks like this, based on NPI and conference standings. Please note that projected conference tournament winners are in italics and are based on current in-conference point percentage: Locks (8): Michigan State, Michigan, North Dakota, Western Michigan, Penn State, Quinnipiac, Providence, DenverSafe (5): Minnesota-Duluth, Cornell, Dartmouth, UConn, St. ThomasBubble In […]
It’s Time To Pull The Plug On The Mike Rhoades Era
When Mike Rhoades was initially hired in March of 2023 (on my birthday, no less) it felt at the time like a quality hire, and one that Penn State would not have been able to make in years past. After all, here was a guy who had been successful at multiple stops, including at VCU, […]
Rutgers 85, Penn State 72: Eat At Arby’s.
In what was supposedly their best chance at earning another win for the remainder of the season, Penn State face-planted in epic fashion. A combination of lousy defense, poor ball security, and atrocious shooting allowed Rutgers to build an 11-0 lead, with the Nittany Lions not even getting on the scoreboard until Kayden Mingo nailed […]
YAY HOOPS(?): Penn State vs. Rutgers Open Thread
Penn State again hopes to win their third conference game and defeat Rutgers at the BJC. The game will tip at 6:00 PM and be televised on BTN. If you haven’t done so already, check out our preview. As always, the usual open thread rules apply: Don’t link to any streams, don’t post anything pornographic or […]
Wrestling Media Availability with Cael Sanderson and Rocco Welsh
Head Coach Cael Sanderson and 184 lb starter Rocco Welsh met with the media ahead of #1 Penn State’s dual vs Princeton on Senior Night at 7pm at Rec Hall on Friday, February 20. Cael Sanderson – Head Coach Consistency of video review and reaction time calls I don’t know. I think it’s a little […]
Penn State vs. Rutgers Preview: Tonight, the (K)night(s)
How To Watch Who: Rutgers Scarlet KnightsRecord: 10-15, 3-11 Big TenWhen: Wednesday, February 18th, 6:00 p.m. ESTWhere: Bryce Jordan Center, University Park, PAKenpom Ranking (PSU): 153 (126)TV: BTNRadio: Penn State Sports NetworkVegas Line: Penn State -3.5Over/Under: 149.5 What To Watch For Prediction Sorry, I don’t care if it’s a jinx. Penn State gets it done. Penn State 76, Rutgers 72
This Week in Happy Valley: Going For Gold
A first look at Penn State’s new defensive scheme. The men’s lacrosse team upset Princeton on the road. Men’s hockey held at No. 6 in the USCHO poll, and women’s hockey stayed at No. 4. Despite its lofty record, Penn State hockey appears to have a ceiling this season. Penn State basketball is hoping for […]
Penn State Announces Date for 2026 Blue-White Game
Time to circle those calendars, Penn State football fans. The 2026 Blue-White game is officially set for Saturday, April 25. Well, the date is about the only thing that’s set in stone so far. This will, obviously, be the first spring game of the Matt Campbell era, so things may look a bit different. The […]
Report: Penn State Hiring Colorado State WR Coach Kashif Moore
11 days ago, Matt Campbell’s inaugural staff was dealt a blow with wide receivers coach Noah Pauley making the move to the NFL and the Green Bay Packers. Penn State now has its Pauley replacement in Colorado State wide receivers coach Kashif Moore, according to a report from Matt Zenitz. Moore spent the last three […]
No. 2 Michigan 6, No. 5 Penn State 3: Worn Down
No. 2 Michigan secured the regular season series against No. 5 Penn State with a 6-3 win on Saturday night. The Nittany Lions were down to 10 healthy forwards after Dane Dowiak exited last night’s game with an injury. Penn State’s effort was solid for most of the game, but the Wolverines’ superior talent and […]
Wrestling Postview: No. 1 Penn State 36, No. 2 Ohio State 5
Dual Meets indeed do matter. In fact, there is no higher form of dual contest than the two remaining undefeated and top-ranked teams in the nation toeing the line to settle the struggle for top dog in the toughest wrestling conference in the land. Just ask a new indoor dual meet record 16,006 fans, who […]
Penn State 72, Oregon 83: No West Coast Sweep
The worst two teams in the conference, at least in terms of record, faced off on Saturday. Oregon’s 1-12 conference record only bested by Penn State’s 2-12 record, the game mirrored the futility of the teams playing. Missed shots, fumbled rebounds after free throws, dreadful three-point percentages, and missed shots from point blank range. Everything […]
YAY HOOPS(?): Penn State@Oregon Open Thread
Penn State looks to win their second straight on the West Coast, and their third in the Big Ten, as they face Oregon tonight. The game tips off at 3:00 PM and will be televised on BTN. If you haven’t done so already, check out our preview. As always, the usual open thread rules apply: Don’t […]
Men’s Basketball: Penn State looks for back-to-back wins
Penn State’s first ever trip to Oregon for a basketball game comes with the Lions trying to make it two straight conference wins. On their Pacific Northwest road trip, the Lions knocked off Washington the other night and now they’ll face the Ducks, who are currently in last place in the Big Ten with just […]
No. 2 Michigan 4, No. 5 Penn State 4 (SO): Can’t Finish
Down to nine healthy forwards midway through the game, No. 5 Penn State clawed its way to overtime with No. 2 Michigan. Despite a myriad of chances in overtime, Jack Ivankovic slammed the door shut in overtime and held Penn State scoreless in the shootout. Michigan took the extra point in Game 1 of the […]
Penn State Hockey Series Preview: No. 2 Michigan
Coming off a bye week, No. 5 Penn State men’s hockey faces its final major test of the regular season when they take on No. 2 Michigan in Ann Arbor for a two-game series this weekend. The Nittany Lions and Wolverines are fighting to keep pace with conference leader Michigan State as the season dwindles […]
Winter Sports Update: Women’s Hockey Keeps Rolling
Women’s Hockey (28-4) With four of their top players in Milan, Penn State continued its dominance in the AHA with a sweep of Lindenwood. Penn State trailed early in Game 1 but poured it on with four goals in the opening period. Six different Nittany Lions found the back of the net, a testament to […]
Wrestling Preview: #1 Penn State vs #2 Ohio State
It’s been eight years since the annual Ohio State-Penn State dual has had such implications as it does this season, and this year, it actually is how Tom Ryan would do it. The Buckeyes have surprised some with how strong their season has been; preseason, they were ranked number five; it was a strong showing […]
NCAA Hockey Bracketology: February 12
As of this morning, the NCAA Tournament picture looks like this, based on NPI and conference standings. Please note that projected conference tournament winners are in italics and are based on current in-conference point percentage: Locks (6): Michigan State, Michigan, North Dakota, Western Michigan, Penn State, ProvidenceSafe (5): Dartmouth, Cornell, Quinnipiac, Minnesota-Duluth, DenverBubble In (4): Boston College, […]
Displaying items 426-450 of 996 in total