Darian Somers

Hey there, I’m Darian Somers. I haven’t given myself a title yet. I don’t know if I ever will but I’ve been sharing my thoughts with Steve Sampsell on the Stuff Somers Says Podcast since 2020. After years with bylines across the Penn State internet, I’ve decided to give my thoughts a permanent home so welcome to StuffSomersSays.com

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Pat Kraft Isn’t Building A Monster. He Is Making One Stronger

Pat Kraft isn't solely responsible for 2024-25's success. But he had something to do with it.

by Darian Somers
May 22, 2025

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A Moment For The Big Ten Baseball Tournament Format, Please

Soak it in.

by Darian Somers
May 18, 2025

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Guessing Penn State’s 2025 Kickoff Times

Much like last year, we'll probably be wrong.

by Darian Somers and Steve Sampsell
May 7, 2025

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The Plight Of The Athletic Subscriber

Why I might leave reading The Athletic.

by Darian Somers
May 1, 2025

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Don’t Overthink The Spring Game

Seriously. Stop it.

by Darian Somers
April 23, 2025

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Introducing The Penn State Sports Hall of Fame

The names that changed Penn State. Forever.

by Darian Somers and Steve Sampsell
April 15, 2025

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2025 Changed The Way We Talk About Penn State Men’s Hockey

Matt DiMarsico's goal was a big reason why.

by Darian Somers
April 14, 2025

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Boston University Outmuscles Penn State In Nittany Lions’ First Frozen Four

BU had 14 draft picks and Penn State did not.

by Darian Somers
April 11, 2025

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The Last Of Ifs

Can Penn State men's hockey turn the last "ifs" into "whens?"

by Darian Somers
April 9, 2025

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Those Yellow Lights

Penn State men's hockey is headed to the Frozen Four.

by Darian Somers
March 30, 2025

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Carter Starocci Made You Watch

On Pete Weber and Carter Starocci.

by Darian Somers
March 26, 2025

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Finalists For Inaugural Penn State Sports Hall of Fame Unveiled

Voting runs from now until March 31.

by Darian Somers and Steve Sampsell
March 17, 2025