Archive - Matt Bufano (CFB Incubator & More)

Pete Stevens and John Stonik: Two Plymouth boys who made good at Temple

Legendary coach Glenn "Pop" Warner advocated for Stevens' All-America selection and elected him Temple captain.

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Muggsy Skladany: Larksville great starred in Grantland Rice's "unforgettable game"

Pitt had never beaten Notre Dame until 1932 when Skladany's performance made him a household name among fans.

Aug 5

July 2025

Tibby Bunnell: Scranton man and Yale captain led epic win over rival

Dartmouth's 22-game unbeaten streak ended at the hands of the Scranton Central High School grad.

Jul 21 •

Jac Weller: Princeton All-American tied to influential Wilkes-Barre family

Weller was the only consensus All-American on Princeton's undefeated 1935 team.

Jul 4 •

DeLuca, Penn State teammates play Fox Hill, raise money for Special Olympics

The Wyoming Area graduate's second annual charity golf tournament occurred July 1.

Jul 3 •

June 2025

VIDEO INTERVIEW: Steve Brezna, Penn State Orange Bowl champion

The Hanover Township High School graduate was one of Joe Paterno's first recruits as head coach.

Jun 19 •

May 2025

Remembering Bob Nanni, Pittston Marine, NFL draft pick

Before serving in World War II, Nanni played in the Rose Bowl with Duke.

May 25 •

March 2025

Joe Tormey: Avoca native overcame health hurdles as Pitt All-American

Tormey was reportedly Pitt's star player in a win against previously unbeaten Notre Dame.

Mar 17 •

Eddie Baker: The Wyoming Valley's great, forgotten sportsman

Former Pitt football and basketball captain, pro baseball player hailed from Nanticoke.

Mar 7 •

February 2025

Joe Donchess: School dropout lived the "All-American" dream

Donchess, who grew up poor, benefited from a prep school scholarship and tutelage under Pitt's Jock Sutherland.

Feb 28 •

VIDEO INTERVIEW: Author James Sullivan on Eddie Burke

Burke, who graduated from Larksville High School, established himself as a 20th century football star and war hero.

Feb 21 •

Leo Murphy's fatal football injury in 1930

The Pitt Panthers attended the funeral of Murphy, who was born in Ohio but attended prep school locally.

Feb 18 •

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