Greg Maresca

Maresca is a New York City native and a Marine Corps veteran living in Flyover, Pennsylvania.

Most Recent Articles by Greg Maresca:

NFL: National Filibuster League October 26, 2026

If games continue to grow longer while replay becomes a larger part of the spectacle, the NFL may discover that transparency is not always the same thing as improvement.

A Crafted Fumble October 25, 2026

Kraft has become the face of Penn State’s current dysfunction and the case for his firing grows stronger with every Saturday that ends in disappointment;

The War On Excellence October 19, 2026

A nation cannot indefinitely lead in AI, quantum computing, aerospace, robotics, cyber defense, and advanced weapon systems if it fails to produce enough mathematicians, scientists, engineers, technicians, and informed citizens;

Army powers to late victory October 12, 2026

For Army a classic Michie Stadium finish, a punishing ground attack, a resilient defense and a kicker delivering under pressure as the Corps roared behind him;

An Italian echo across America October 12, 2026

Vittoria Italiana in America

Rehearsing for the obits October 10, 2026

All three incidents offered perspective, appreciation and a column reminding me that losing everything we love to the final arbiter that is death is precisely what makes the Good News—good;

Friday night heist October 2, 2026

Friday night belongs to the high school players. It always has and should remain so;

Bucknell will do it again September 28, 2026

Two blowout games expose the widening gulf between college football’s haves and have‑nots and how one missed coaching hire can alter the fate of an entire program;

Exiling Sweet Caroline September 28, 2026

In a world where sports are about authenticity, local pride, and unique fan experiences, Sweet Caroline is a relic and long overdue for retirement;

UCLA chasing history September 25, 2026

For UCLA, Saturday is a chance to prove its perfect start is more than a September surprise. It is a chance to carry history, momentum, and Chesney’s rising reputation into Big Ten country;

A caravan with a mission September 25, 2026

And on Saturday, they will all climb aboard chartered buses and roll into SECU Stadium in College Park, Maryland to make sure Chesney knows they are with him and the Bruins;

A Grace Filled Return September 23, 2026

Jeff Lukich’s ‘The Long Way Home’: A Catholic Return to Faith--How I Found My Way Home, and How You Can Too;

The Last Stand September 20, 2026

The Last Stand is a struggle over the future of America’s creed, culture and soul;

Shadows from 9/11 September 11, 2026

It was where innocence was lost, memory became sacred and nothing constructed by humankind or held by the human heart could ever again be mistaken for indestructible;

The price of enough September 4, 2026

Their decision is a rare act of principled clarity in a world where the slaves of secular paganism cave to the financial brass ring;

A new PSU era kicks off September 2, 2026

With a manageable opener, a veteran quarterback, and a defense built on experience, the Campbell era begins with both anticipation and expectation. The Stripe Out will set the stage;

Penn State’s necessary correction September 2, 2026

Paterno Family Football Experience Room inside Beaver Stadium’s Penn State All-Sports Museum

Campbell’s honeymoon slate August 31, 2026

This schedule does not just allow Penn State to succeed. It demands it;

Eligibility gone wild August 31, 2026

If anyone sees the adults, tell them kickoff was twenty minutes ago

All-American mayhem August 28, 2026

It is messy, expensive and litigious making it an all-American must watch;

Revolution of ideas August 24, 2026

In the spirit of revolutionary ideas and without exception, ‘Born of Ideas’ should be an integral a part of our educational and immigration process--nationwide;

At history’s brink August 17, 2026

‘The Brink of War’ recreates the anxiety of the Cold War with straightforward candor wrapped in an unflinching narrative that unfolds by the minute;

From Topps to DraftKings: The Boys of Cardboard Summer August 8, 2026

Topps taught us collecting. The playground taught us odds

Demographics, debt and destiny August 2, 2026

A nation cannot endlessly borrow against a future that contains fewer people to pay the tab. Debt and demographics are not separate challenges; they are a collision course;

A Slip Of The Mask July 26, 2026

A society cannot long endure when hatred becomes a virtue and the death of a political opponent becomes a cause for celebration;

In air we trust July 21, 2026

We have built a culture that worships comfort and fears hardship. We have forgotten that resilience is forged in sweat not in climate controlled rooms;

Merit over privilege July 14, 2026

Decision to place the Dundon family ahead of players, coaches, and staff diminishes the honor that championship represents;

The Socialist surge July 12, 2026

The left’s long march has created a culture that champions socialism under the willfully ignorant assumption that it is somehow--moral;

Satire and the Italian Soul July 11, 2026

Honors the Coal Region’s Italian-American heritage by celebrating its quirks, its contradictions, and its enduring spirit

The integrity gamble July 4, 2026

Fans have always tolerated losing games, bad calls, and disappointing seasons. What they will not tolerate is the suspicion that the game itself is no longer being played honestly;