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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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

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Neither Of Penn State’s Basketball Teams Played In Indy. That’s A Problem

Let's not make this a habit.

by Darian Somers
March 14, 2025

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It Won’t Matter

On the new name and what really matters.

by Darian Somers
March 10, 2025

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Penn State Hockey’s First Golden Era Is Dawning

This weekend marked a new era for Penn State's hockey programs.

by Darian Somers
March 9, 2025

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All Of The Reasons Penn State Will Get An NHL Outdoor Game After Ohio State

A lot of words about an outdoor game at Beaver Stadium.

by Darian Somers
March 2, 2025

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Help Us Create The First Ever Penn State Sports Hall of Fame

We're taking nominations until March 15. Voting begins March 18.

by Darian Somers and Steve Sampsell
February 25, 2025