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Penn State Athletic Director Pat Kraft covered a wide range of topics during his Monday press conference, including NIL, college football calendar changes, wrestling scholarships, and more. *NIL Positioning* Kraft expressed his satisfaction with Penn State’s current NIL efforts, stating that the university is “where we need to be” ¹. However, he also acknowledged that the landscape is constantly changing, with a ruling on revenue sharing expected to take effect in 2025. *Penn State Wrestling* Kraft had high praise for the wrestling program, particularly head coach Cael Sanderson. He noted that the program will receive additional scholarships due to the new revenue sharing and distribution rules ¹. Kraft also commended Sanderson’s ability to recruit exceptional student-athletes who embody the program’s values. *College Football Calendar and Playoff Expansion* Kraft discussed the challenges posed by the current college football calendar, citing the example of former backup quarterback Beau Pribula’s eligibility issues during the College Football Playoff run ¹. He also touched on the potential expansion of the playoff system, emphasizing the need for a more streamlined and logical calendar. *Beaver Stadium Renovations* Kraft provided updates on the ongoing renovations at Beaver Stadium, including the addition of new escalators, bathrooms, and concessions ². He expressed his hope that the construction will be completed prior to the Nittany Lions’ Big Ten opener against Illinois on September 28. *Penn State Hoops* Kraft expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming basketball season, praising head coach Mike Rhoades’ efforts to rebuild the roster ². He emphasized the importance of making the NCAA Tournament and acknowledged the challenges posed by the physicality of the Big Ten conference….

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