Robert Bolden News

Despite speculation as late as last week that Bolden was not currently part of Penn State's football program, the Centre Daily Times reports Tuesday Bolden's high school position coach as reaffirming the junior plans to stay in Happy Valley.

Reports coming out last week noted Bolden had not attended voluntary workouts since the conclusion of spring camp, but Penn State sports information director Jeff Nelson confirms the quarterback is, in fact, back on the University Park campus. Writes Brian Bennett of ESPN.com on Bolden's apparent decision to stick it out at Penn State, "It looks like Bolden is willing to tough it out and try to fight for playing time. While admiring his perseverance, you have to wonder if that's the best move for his career. Bolden simply hasn't shown the ability to be a top-flight quarterback the past two years, and he may find himself buried on the depth chart when freshman Steven Bench arrives. Penn State also has a commitment from Class of 2013 star quarterback Christian Hackenberg. Bolden may well be better off transferring to an FCS school where he could play right away, or even considering changing positions."