Barry Leonard Jr.

Barry Leonard Jr.

Joined: Jun 24, 2013

Barry is a 2002 graduate of Penn State University. He covers Penn State as site expert at Victory Bell Rings. He also has experience as a fantasy hockey writer and has covered both hockey and baseball for various websites. Barry is a member of the Football Writers Association of America.

STATE COLLEGE, PA - NOVEMBER 24: Jake Pinegar #92 of the Penn State Nittany Lions kicks an extra point against the Maryland Terrapins during the second half at Beaver Stadium on November 24, 2018 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Penn State Football 2019 Early Position Preview: Special Teams

EVANSTON, IL - OCTOBER 07: Shane Simmons #34 of the Penn State Nittany Lions rushes against Blake Hance #72 of the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field on October 7, 2017 in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Penn State Football: Shane Simmons needs a big 2019 season

GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 30: (L-R) Chasz Wright #77, Will Fries #71 and Steven Gonzalez #74 of the Penn State Nittany Lions walk the field during the Playstation Fiesta Bowl against the Washington Huskies at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 30, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Nittany Lions defeated the Huskies 35-28. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Penn State 2019 Early Position Preview: Offensive Line

STATE COLLEGE, PA - SEPTEMBER 15: Sean Clifford #14 of the Penn State Nittany Lions throws a pass for a touchdown against the Kent State Golden Flashes during the second half at Beaver Stadium on September 15, 2018 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Penn State Football Position Battle: Backup Quarterback

STATE COLLEGE, PA - NOVEMBER 10: Pat Freiermuth #87 of the Penn State Nittany Lions is tackled by D'Cota Dixon #14 of the Wisconsin Badgers during the first half at Beaver Stadium on November 10, 2018 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Penn State Football: Who will step up behind Pat Freiermuth at tight end?

STATE COLLEGE, PA - NOVEMBER 24: Ricky Slade #4 of the Penn State Nittany Lions scores a touchdown against the Maryland Terrapins during the second half at Beaver Stadium on November 24, 2018 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Penn State: Run game becomes more important with Sean Clifford under center

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 08: KJ Hamler #1 of the Penn State Nittany Lions rushes for a 32 yard touchdown i the first half against Dane Jackson #11 of the Pittsburgh Panthers on September 8, 2018 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Penn State Football: Nittany Lions again loaded with 2020 NFL Draft talent

STATE COLLEGE, PA - NOVEMBER 10: Shareef Miller #48 of the Penn State Nittany Lions sacks Jack Coan #17 of the Wisconsin Badgers during the first half at Beaver Stadium on November 10, 2018 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Penn State Football: Defense poised to be one of best in nation

STATE COLLEGE, PA - SEPTEMBER 15: Sean Clifford #14 of the Penn State Nittany Lions throws a pass for a touchdown against the Kent State Golden Flashes during the second half at Beaver Stadium on September 15, 2018 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Penn State Football 2019 Early Position Preview: Quarterback

STATE COLLEGE, PA - OCTOBER 22: The Penn State student section cheers during the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes on October 22, 2016 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Penn State Football: 2019 themes announced

COLLEGE PARK, MD - NOVEMBER 25: Offensive lineman Connor McGovern #66 of the Penn State Nittany Lions signals from the line against the Maryland Terrapins defense in the second quarter at Capital One Field on November 25, 2017 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

2019 NFL Draft Profile: OL Connor McGovern

STATE COLLEGE, PA - SEPTEMBER 15: Sean Clifford #14 of the Penn State Nittany Lions throws a pass for a touchdown against the Kent State Golden Flashes during the second half at Beaver Stadium on September 15, 2018 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Sean Clifford appears to be the guy at quarterback with Tommy Stevens in NCAA Transfer Portal

STATE COLLEGE, PA - NOVEMBER 10: Shareef Miller #48 of the Penn State Nittany Lions comes off the field after recording a sack against the Wisconsin Badgers during the first half at Beaver Stadium on November 10, 2018 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

NFL Draft 2019 Player Profile: DE Shareef Miller

STATE COLLEGE, PA - SEPTEMBER 29: A view from field level before the start of the game between the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Ohio State Buckeyes on September 29, 2018 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Penn State Football: Blue defeats White in annual Blue-White Game

STATE COLLEGE, PA - NOVEMBER 10: Head coach James Franklin of the Penn State Nittany Lions looks on after the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Beaver Stadium on November 10, 2018 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Penn State Football: 2019 Blue-White Game prediction roundtable

GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 30: (L-R) Chasz Wright #77, Will Fries #71 and Steven Gonzalez #74 of the Penn State Nittany Lions walk the field during the Playstation Fiesta Bowl against the Washington Huskies at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 30, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Nittany Lions defeated the Huskies 35-28. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Penn State Football Spring Storyline: Offensive Line