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Penn State football played 71 total players in their win over Delaware on Saturday afternoon at Beaver Stadium. Today on the BWI Live Recruiting Show, Sean Fitz discusses the freshman class and how they performed in their first extensive action as Nittany Lions. We'll also be taking your questions in the BWI Mailbag at the end of the show.
Join the show to get your questions and thoughts heard live as we recap the game, and discuss relevant recruiting topics from the weekend. Who showed up to watch the game? And how did Penn State's Class of 2024 perform under the Friday night lights? We'll discuss that as well.
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Penn State gets expected win over Delaware
We'll start out the week discussing the latest Penn State football win. The team defeated Delaware 63-7 on Saturday in front of another quality crowd of Nittany Lions fans. While the game emptied out by the third quarter, there was plenty to see for those who are invested in recruiting. After giving a big-picture view of the game, Fitz dives into the first-year players that made their debut on the Beaver Stadium field.
Which players stood out? We'll discuss the offensive and defensive youth that made a mark on the game. While fans know about safety King Mack and linebacker Tony Rojas, how did other players like Andrew Rappleyea and J'ven Williams perform? We'll break down the offense and the defense.
Next, Fitz will discuss the relevant names that made it to Happy Valley for the Penn State game. While it was a short list, there were a few names to highlight.
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Next, we'll look at some of the results from the Penn State Class of 2024 high school football games on Friday night. Did Ethan Grunkemeyer's Olentangy team remain undefeated?
The final segment of the show belongs to you. What do you want to know from the BWI experts? The BWI mailbag is your chance to ask questions and get insight into your burning questions. Join the live chat at 10 a.m. and drop a comment or question in for us to answer in the mailbag!
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Penn State football put on a show Saturday night, with a 38-15 win over West Virginia as a nightcap to the first full weekend of college football. Today on the BWI Live Recruiting Show, we're recapping all things Penn State vs. West Virginia. Insiders Sean Fitz and Ryan Snyder will recap the game and give their thoughts of how the program performed under the lights. Then, they'll review how the recruits viewed the experience.
Finally, Snyder and Fitz will discuss the Penn State commits that were in action this previous weekend. They'll review the performance for quarterback Ethan Grunkeyemer, Quinton Martin, and several other players who stood out from their Friday night action.
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Penn State vs. West Virginia Recap
Penn State didn't blow the doors off of West Virginia early, but the programs showed signs of promise throughout the game, eventually winning with a late touchdown to make the score lopsided. What did our experts think of the game? Fitz and Snyder will give their thoughts to start the show.
Next, Snyder recaps the Tom Lemming photoshoot in State College this past weekend. It's a whose-who of top regional players and has been held in State College for the last several years. Snyder will tell fans who was at the shoot and his impression from the conversations he had at the event.
Reactions to Stripeout Win
One of the most sought-after nuggets from the aftermath of a big Penn State win is the reaction from the recruits at the game. Snyder spoke with several players to get their initial reactions and had follow-up conversations with others later. He'll share the most interesting parts of that feedback. To get the full insight, join Blue White Illustrated and get access to premium content.
Fitz shares what he's learned from recruits and from the program to get the internal temperature of how the staff feels the weekend went.
Penn State Recruits in Action Lastly, Fitz and Snyder recap what they saw of Penn State commits in the Class of 2024 from this past weekend. The show is chronicling the senior season of the team's top players, and they have a report from the Friday night action that started the weekend.
Join the BWI Live Recruiting Show at 10 a.m. EST on YouTube and be part of the conversation. Fitz and Snyder will discuss topics with the live chat and answer select questions throughout the program.
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We'll discuss Allar's 300-plus, multi-touchdown day and how he played in his first start. Join the BWI Live show on YouTube immediately following the game. Subscribe so you don't miss any live content from BWI.
Penn State leans on young QB in primetime win
Penn State entered halftime up 14-7 but the Nittany Lions drove down into the redzone twice and came away with zero points due to missed field goals from Sander Sahaydak, who lost his job at halftime to transfer kicker Alex Felkins.
Despite the fanfare of Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen coming into the game, Allar was the star. The first-time starter showed great poise and vision during his debute, completing over 70% of his passes on the night. Allar finished the game with 325 yards and three touchdowns. But Allar didn't compile short passes to get his yards. He averaged 15.5 yards per completion, pushing the ball downfield.
On the other hand, the offensive run game played the efficient supporting role against the Mountaineer defense. Allen and Singleton combined for 121 yards and a touchdown on 23 combined carries. The offensive line opened impressive holes and put in a positive effort to start the season.
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Defense gets off to shaky start, rights the ship
The Penn State defense, a highly-touted group of playmakers, got off to a rocky start. The defense only gave up seven points by halftime but gave up 69 yards in the first two quarters. West Virginia was also aggressive on the night, going for five fourth downs during the competitive portion of the game and making two short conversions.
Want to share your reactions to the game? Join the BWI Live Postgame Show to get your opinions or questions on air. We'll discuss the game and, how Penn State performed and the major storylines coming out of the win in the first week of the 2023 season.
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Get ready for the 2023 season opener for the Penn State Nittany Lions football team with the BWI Live Game Preview. Blue White Illustrated insiders Nate Bauer and Sean Fitz sit down to discuss what they think will happen on Saturday when the West Virginia Mountaineers come to Beaver Stadium for the primetime kickoff.
Fitz and Bauer will also break down the latest news, including starting guard Landon Tengwall's decision to step away from football. The duo will recap what head coach James Franklin said last night during his final media appearance before the game and give their impression of practice.
Finally, they'll open the mailbag for your questions. Want to get your thoughts on the air? Join the show live at 10 a.m. on YouTube and join the live chat. Our experts will answer your questions throughout the show and in the mailbag. Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you don't miss any of our live content for the 2023 season.
Penn State News
In an unfortunate update, Penn State will be without Tengwall's services for the remainder of the season. The third-year offensive lineman is stepping away from football due to an injury.
"It is with a heavy heart that I am announcing my retirement from Football. Unfortunately, I have sustained an injury that will not allow me to safely continue to play the game I love, and that has given me so much," Tengwall announced in a statement on social media Wednesday night.
Fitz and Bauer will react to the news and explain how the team will move forward without Tengwall in a season that promised progress up front.
Next, they'll discuss the other news that Franklin detailed in his press conference on Wednesday evening. The final tuneups for the season opener are taking place this week but the media got a chance to see how those were going on Wednesday. Fitz and Bauer were at practice and give their impression of the offense's progress.
Penn State vs. West Virginia Preview
All of this news is leading up to the matchup between West Virginia and Penn State on Saturday night. Fitz and Bauer break down the game for you on offense and defense. They'll cover Allar's first start, the defensive tackle's matchup with the Mountaineers' offensive line, and how they think Penn State can beat them.
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Penn State linebacker Curtis Jacobs joins Thomas Frank Carr to discuss training camp, his teammate's progression this offseason, and preview the game against West Virginia on Sept. 2. They discuss Kobe King's advances as a linebacker, and Jacobs gives his thoughts on the offense and how the young quarterbacks have progressed. He also shares how Manny Diaz coaches his players to understand things from an emotional and tactical level.
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Jacobs ready to answer the questions
There's no doubt that Penn State's defense has gotten praise this offseason from local and national media. It's a talented group of players, and Jacobs says that while he's pleased with how training camp went, now is when the real fun starts.
"I'm feeling great. This is my favorite part; being able to get out there and compete good-on-good.
Now it's even better. We get to actually hit quarterbacks, get on the field, and really be violent. I'm excited to show off what this defense can do."
He also gave a scouting report on the Mountaineers offense and what he's seen from the groups he focuses on.
"I think they have a really good offense; Very athletic and a great quarterback. He's good at seeing things, and he likes to take off. He's really good with his feet. Also, I always take a deep dive into running backs and tight ends; those two groups look really good," Jacobs said.
Can Penn State's speed counter West Virginia's scheme?
Jacobs says that the Penn State defensive tackles, the group under the hottest spotlight this offseason, are playing with a chip on their shoulder. After a month of internal competition, the defense is ready to go up against a strong running game from West Virginia.
"I have tremendous faith in my D-line and linebackers and our front seven. We've been attacking one of the best lines in the country ourselves here at Penn State. I feel like we're ready for a challenge and to attack on Saturday."
The main way they'll counter teams this year? Whether it's run or pass, Penn State's elite team speed will lead the way.
"O-linemen are mainly powerful in their box, in their framework. When you have fast guys, [they] can get on those edges and it makes it hard for those guys [linemen] to come out and get you in the space that there is on the football field. I feel like speed is tremendously important, and it can be disruptive in the run and pass game." Breaking down zone rushing For Jacobs, defense comes down to simplifying what he sees and blocking out the noise. Whether it's read options, RPO schemes, or zone running concepts, he's watching his film and then relying on the defense rules to help him play fast. However, he explained what the West Virginia offense tries to do when they play inside and outside zone concepts.
"They want to get you out of our gap. A lot of times, that stuff is masked up by shifts and motions and all that stuff. But really, they want you to not focus on what you're seeing and get distracted by other things.
Finally, Jacobs talked about how the defense has progressed this season. He shared a quote from defensive coordinator Manny Diaz who explained how the team should play as a unit instead of trying to make plays individually.
"We've only gotten better because we play for one another. We make sure that we have each other's back. Coach Manny always says you can't take money out of your teammate's pocket. You've got to know your assignment and execute your assignment so that you can make a play, but sometimes so your teammate can make a play," Jacobs said.
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Penn State football plays its opening game of the 2023 season on Saturday when they face the West Virginia Mountaineers in primetime at Beaver Stadium. It's a high-profile start to the season and a prime opportunity to host recruits. Today on the BWI Live Show, recruiting insiders Sean Fitz and Ryan Snyder discuss the names you need to know for the upcoming weekend.
Can Penn State make a big impression on the long list of important recruits they'll have on hand for the showcase Stripeout Game? Join the BWI Live Show at 10 a.m. to learn some of the names that will be attending the game on Saturday.
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Snyder travels to see Penn State QB Commit Ethan Grunkemeyer
Friday night was a showcase game for Olentangy quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer, who faced off against Ohio power Medina in the second week of his senior season. While Grunkemeyer had a quiet game from a statistical standpoint, his team raced away in the fourth quarter, winning 53-28. So what did Snyder learn from his trip out to see Grunkemeyer? He'll discuss the game and his conversation with the Penn State commit afterward.
The rest of the staff also caught games online over the weekend. Fitz saw Philly defensive end Mylachi Williams beat the NFL Academy in Ireland to start his season, and host Thomas Frank Carr watched Pittsburgh Central Catholic teammates Peter Gonzalez and Anthony Speca get a big win in their opening game from Friday.
Snyder also caught up with 2026 Penn State running back commit Messiah Mickens over the weekend. Mickens is a ground-breaking commit, and Snyder discussed his decision to become a Nittany Lion with the young prospect.
West Virginia list preview Penn State's list of commits coming to see the opening game of the 2023 season is extensive. On today's show, Fitz and Snyder will discuss the important names to know from the list. Who are the local players that Lions fans should know? They'll give you a rundown of those names, plus familiar names from the 2025 recruiting cycle. They'll also review some of the highest-rated players attending this weekend.
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We covered a lot of ground this week when previewing the West Virginia defense for Penn State's season-opening game on Sept. 2. If you haven't yet, check out the preview of the running game and the passing game from earlier.
Today on the BWI Live YouTube show, we're condensing that down into five things you should watch for when Penn State has the football. How will the offseason storylines for West Virginia affect the matchup with Penn State next weekend? We'll discuss how the team tried to rebuild its defense and the potential problems that will cause.
Then we'll discuss the mak up how the Mountaineers will try to attack probable starter Drew Allar and the rest of the offense. From there we'll discuss the best way that Penn State can attack the defensive structure. Join the show today at 10 a.m. Live on YouTube to discuss the matchup and to get your questions and thoughts on air. If you haven't yet, subscribe to Blue White Illutrated's YouTube channel.
Setting the scene for what Penn State will face
Some teams build their roster through recruiting and some dip heavily into the transfer portal to fix problems. While West Virginia likely wants to recruit and develop talent, they've had to bring in waves of transfers over the last two seasons to address immediate needs. We'll review which players they selected to join the program and how those players fit into the scheme. Some even have a Penn State connection.
Next, we'll look at a stylistic difference West Virginia uses, unlike the typical attack that Penn State sees in the Big Ten. The Mountaineers will drop eight and only rush three lineman more than any Big Ten team from last season. How does that affect Allar? And what can we take from last year that gives us a clue about how he can perform in this situation? We'll look at that.
Compounding issues for WVU
Not only did West Virginia bring in a healthy dose of transfers, but defensive coordinator Jordan Lesley said this spring that the team plans to lean on its young linebackers to play in 2023. With some players not arriving until the summer, how sound will the Mountaineers defense be in week one? Youth and unfamiliarity may lead to certain issues for the team. How could Penn State attack?
Lastly, we'll look at last season's data to understand which players, schemes, and formations caused West Virginia the most trouble. Then, we'll translate that information and examine which Penn State players can cause the most damage. Join the show at 10 a.m. to find out!
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Penn State football concluded training camp for the 2023 season this week and shifted its focus and practice schedule to the season opener. Penn State takes on West Virginia in ten days and the Blue White Illustrated YouTube show is here to get you ready with a review of Penn State's practice from Wednesday. Join insiders Nate Bauer and Sean Fitz as they discuss what they saw and heard at the Lasch practice facility this week.
After practice in the regular BWI Live Segment, Between the Lines, the group will also discuss the nuances of James Franklin's press conference. Fitz and Bauer will interpret what the Penn State head coach had to say to reporters in the final press conference before game week.
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Penn State practice observations
Penn State switched to a regular season order for the roster, separating the team into the D-Squad (developmental squad) and the regular roster. The team still has open competitions at several positions, including receiver and quarterback, for which Franklin declined to name starters on Wednesday evening. What observations did BWI glean at practice from the offense and defense? Join the show to find out.
Between the Lines Whenever Franklin speaks, we listen and report what he says to say. But sometimes, what he says needs interpretation. This week on Between the Lines, Fitz and Bauer will discuss Franklin's comments on the starting quarterback competition, Dante Cepha's progress since joining the team, and the special team's battle for punter and kicker.
Cephas was a major addition to the team in February of 2023 but has had a seemingly slow start to camp. What did Franklin say, and what did he mean when asked if Cephas is where he's like the receiver to be at this point?
Franklin also addressed the special teams and quarterback competitions at camp during his comments on Wednesday. What did our experts glean from his comments and do they believe Franklin when it comes to the quarterback spot?
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Penn State football's sleepy recruiting month in August suddenly sparked to life on Saturday evening. The Nittany Lions earned a commitment in the class of 2026, with Messiah Mickens pledging to the Nittany Lions three years early. The BWI Recruiting show will discuss Mickens' decision to join the program, 2024 commit Ethan Grunkemeyer's explosive week one performance, and the players in 2025 you need to know.
Recruiting experts Ryan Snyder and Sean Fitz, break down all of those topics, plus your thoughts! Join the show live at 10 am EST on YouTube to discuss Penn State recruiting with the best in the field.
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Penn State Lands top runner in 2026
Penn State running backs coach JaJuan Seider was already ahead of the curve on recruiting, with Kiandrea Barker in committed to the Class of 2025. On Saturday, he extended his reach into 2026 when Mickens, a top prospect in the nation for his cycle, committed to the program. Snyder and Fitz will discuss how Penn State landed a player of Micken's talent so early. They'll also discuss the potential pitfalls of a commitment roughly three years before signing day.
They'll also discuss Micken's skills, talent, and potential. The Harrisburg area running back has offers from national programs like Alabama and Tennessee despite only playing one year of varsity football.
Ethan Grunkemeyer lights up Week One
With the high school football schedule starting in parts of the country, several Penn State commits in the Class of 2024 had opening games last Friday. The most notable performance came from four-star quarterback commit Ethan Grunkemeyer.
The Penn State pledge threw for over 400 yards and led the Olentangy Braves to a 46-35 win over Toledo Whitmer. Fitz and Snyder will discuss his performance and preview a showdown with Ohio power Medina coming up this Friday.
Top 2025 defenders
Finally, Fitz and Snyder will discuss the top 2025 defenders to know heading into the regular season for Penn State football. These juniors are the top names to know for the future of the Nittany Lion's defense. The duo will discuss the defensive line prospects that stand out heading into their pivotal upcoming season, where Penn State legacy Anthony Sacca's recruiting journey stands, and which players have the early lead on a LockdownU spot for 2025.
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Blue White Illustrated is committed to bringing you the most comprehensive coverage of Penn State Football you can find. Adding to our roster of weekly shows is the Wednesday Keystone Kickoff Show. Host Jim Galanti takes you through the week’s news with me, T-Frank giving analysis and breakdowns.
Check ou the Keystone Kickoff Show at 10 am on YouTube in the video exclusive airing of the regional radio show that is broadcast across Pennsylvania. This week we discuss the defensive line’s performance during open practice, the quarterback’s uneven night, and how the team’s depth is helping nurture young players on the roster.
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Open practice review
While we’ve covered it already this week on the BWI Live Monday show, we’ll review some big-picture items from the Saturday scrimmage. The show discusses the defensive line performance and how to evaluate Saturday’s performance. Galanti also asks about the offense, quarterbacks and the major takeaways from the evening.
Penn State depth fueling growth
Next, Galanti wants to know about the team’s depth, based on an article at bluewhiteillustrated.com from last week.
Fan questions and fourth down
The second half of the show focuses on questions submitted to the show by fans. They tackle a range of topics, including the growth and development of coaches on the Penn State roster, Jaxon Smolik's progress as the team's third quarterback, defensive tackle breakout candidates, and more.
Finally, a Blue White Illustrated Lions Den member wanted to know more about the team's fourth-down success after last week's show. The show's final quarter is dedicated to conversation about the data behind fourth-down decisions, Penn State's success last year, and the disconnect between the information and the execution by coaches. JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual
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Penn State football prepares for the 2023 season on multiple fronts during August. Today on the BWI Live Recruiting Show, we discuss the players in the Class of 2025 that fans need to know. It's an early look at the next recruiting cycle, which will come into focus this fall with game visits for Penn State Football home games. Recruiting insiders Ryan Snyder and Sean Fitz will break down their early favorites on offense in this Class of 2025.
Check out the full show on YouTube, starting at 10 am. Fitz and Snyder will take select questions from the live chat during the show to break down the names you need to know for the next cycle.
Penn State News Update
Before getting to the Class of 2025, there's some recruiting news to cover this week. Penn State is on Jaylen Harvey's watch as the four-star defensive end could commit to the program anytime in August. The duo will briefly update the situation so fans are aware of the latest.
Next, they'll preview game visits for the upcoming season. Snyder tracks which players will attend Penn State home games this fall and will explain how the team chooses dates for select players and how the process works. If you want to know which players are signed up to see Penn State in person, subscribe to the site for 25% off a full year of membership.
2025 Top targets
Finally, Fitz and Snyder will discuss their top targets in the Class of 2025 that stand out. They'll focus on the offense today before wrapping up with the defense next week.
At quarterback, Penn State made the final five for four-star quarterback Ryan Montgomery earlier this week. Where is he on the Penn State radar? And which players stand out among the quarterbacks with scholarship offers? Check out the show for highlights from some of the top players on the board at each position.
Penn State has a commit in the Class of 2025 at running back with KiAndre Barker. It's a deep list of names for the next cycle, and Penn State is well-positioned with several top prospects. Which players might join Barker as a Nittany Lion?
The team needs to make moves at wide receiver, and Penn State's new position coach, Marques Hagans, has a list of names for 2025 in his first class. Can Penn State push for top talent in this position in the future?
Finally, the show wraps up by checking out the tight ends and offensive line. Ja'Elyne Matthews is a top commit at tackle, but can the team keep him committed? If so, Phil Trautwein has targeted some talented players to add to his growing list of excellent offensive line classes. Check out the show to learn more.
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Penn State football held its first open fall practice under head coach James Franklin on Saturday evening. The BWI Live crew discusses the environment and the mood on Saturday night, then breaks down what they saw and who stood out during the two-hour event.
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Penn State camp strikes the right mood
Despite the weather, the environment for fans at Saturday night's practice was perfect. What did Penn State do to put on a good show for fans? Greg Pickel discusses what he liked about the setup and how he thinks fans should consider attending next year if the team decides to do another event like this. However, the weather was a significant factor on Saturday night, with driving rain that lasted most of the time the players were on the field. The show discusses how that impacted the event.
It was also the first time that Pickel or anyone on the show had seen a full Penn State practice before. Pickel describes what the day was like and how structured head coach James Franklin's event was. He also makes a comment about what practice, outside of the scrimmage, is like for fans that didn't attend. Scrimmage takeaways
Next, the BWI Live show recaps the players and units that stood out during the competition portion of practice. Penn State put on a show for fans, working with the first-team defense against the first-team offense. The defense dominated a large portion of the scrimmage, and Pickel breaks down which players stood out to him, including new transfer running back Trey Potts.
But the defensive line was the night's story, with several players up front shutting down the Penn State offensive attack during the situational work. With veterans getting a rest after the first few drives, young defenders like King Mack, Tony Rojas, and others stepped up and made plenty of plays. Find out which other units and players were under the spotlight during the scrimmage.
Penn State will open the doors of Lasch again this evening for players and coaches to speak with the media. Tune into the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel to hear James Franklin's comments after practice and follow along for updates from training camp as the team head wraps up its second full week.
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Penn State football is full-throttle in training camp for the 2023 season, but that doesn’t mean recruiting is on the back-burner. Today on the BWI Live Recruiting Show, Sean Fitz joins the show to discuss the latest news, including top 2025 prospects and an under-the-radar commitment.
Join the show live at 10 am on YouTube to ask Fitz questions and get them answered on the first BWI Recruiting Mailbag. If you haven’t yet, subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube so you don’t miss any of our Penn State football and recruiting content.
Penn State makes the initial cut for 2025 defender
While recruiting for the Class of 2024 is far from over, the work on 2025 is starting to heat up. Learn where Penn State falls on the list for 2025 defensive end Zahir Mathis. The top-ranked talent in the state for the next cycle cut down his 28 scholarship offers to 12 recently. What does this move mean for Penn State? Fitz will give some insight into the defender’s recruitment, which is just beginning.
Fitz will also discuss an under-the-radar commitment in long snapper Andrew Dufault. How important is the position, and how does Penn State keep grabbing top specialists? The show will discuss.
BWI Mailbag
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Penn State football spent a busy day hosting the media on Sunday with 2023 Media Day at Beaver Stadium, followed by open practice later that evening. Blue White Illustrated was there for all of it and gave you a comprehensive rundown of what they saw and heard throughout Sunday afternoon. Join the BWI Live Show today at 10 am Eastern on YouTube to hear from experts Sean Fitz and Nate Bauer as they give insight and opinion about the team's 2023 training camp.
If you haven't yet, check out open practice highlights from last night and James Franklin's full press conference on our YouTube channel. Both videos will come up on today's show. Fitz and Bauer will read between the lines of what head coach James Franklin had to say during his press conference in Between the Lines, and they'll give their observations from practice on the show.
Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube so you don't miss any of our video content from the 2023 football season. Join the program live in progress to ask a question of the experts! They'll answer the best during the BWI Mailbag in the show's final segment.
Penn State news and notes from Media Day
Off the top, Bauer and Fitz will discuss the news that one of Penn State's defensive linemen will miss the 2023 season with an injury. They break down the impact and ramifications of that player's injury and outlook at the position.
Next, they'll dive into what they saw at open practice. It was a somewhat disjointed affair, with a heavy rainstorm forcing the team inside during the media window Sunday evening. Fitz and Bauer caught several observations you can check out on the website despite the rain. They'll give some broader context to those thoughts on the show.
Between the Lines
Next, Blue White Illustrated's experts will listen to clips from James Franklin's press conference and give you the meaning behind Franklin's words in our segment Between the Lines. Bauer and Fitz are the foremost experts on getting to the context behind Franklin's words and explaining what the head coach was saying about his team's College Football Playoff chances, the wide receiver battle, Dante Cephas, and more.
Lastly, get your questions in the live chat during the show to have them featured on the BWI Mailbag! Penn State fans read and watched dozens of topics from the first week of training camp, and now is your chance to get answers to some of those questions!
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Penn State fall camp began with an intensity in the air to start the 2023 season. Blue White Illustrated was on hand to check out practice on Wednesday and is here to give you an inside scoop on what they saw. Join the BWI Live Show today at 10 am as host Thomas Frank Carr and BWI Insider Nate Bauer review their impressions from practice. It's a new era in Happy Valley, with Drew Allar leading practice alongside fellow second-year quarterback Beau Pribula.
They'll split the offense and defense, with Bauer taking the Penn State defensive coordinator Manny Diaz's side of the ball while T-Frank discusses the offensive side. They'll also take your questions during the show's final segment, the BWI Mailbag!
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Penn State Practice Report
Penn State's coaching staff opened practice on Wednesday night to begin the 2023 season. Bauer spent the 20-minute portion of practice with the defense and will review what he saw. He'll share which players stood out to him from a physical perspective and what interesting nuggets he gathered from positional drills.
Meanwhile, T-Frank focused on the offensive side of the ball and lasered in on the passing game. He spent the afternoon with quarterbacks Drew Allar, Beau Pribula and Jaxon Smolik. How did Penn State divvy up the passing reps during the first practice? T-Frank explains.
He also got a long look at the wide receiver position and noted which players stood out in the brief examination of individual drills and team passing portions of camp.
BWI Mailbag
Finally, the duo will answer questions from the BWI Mailbag. Join the show live to ask a question in the chat and have it answered on the show! T-Frank has also selected questions from the Lion's Den message board to answer on the show. It's another great reason to join bluewhiteillustrated.com and have your questions answered by the experts on the show or on the board.
Penn State's next open availability will be on Sunday when the team opens the doors of Beaver Stadium for Media Day. Be sure to follow along and get updates of James Franklin's comments during his press conference.
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Penn State football capped off the summer recruiting schedule with a pair of minicamps over the weekend. Not only was it the last time for recruits to impress the staff at the final elite showcase camp on Friday, but this weekend was the Lasch Bash event for select recruits.
We discuss all of the important information from this weekend on the BWI Live Recruiting Show. Insider Sean Fitz was at both camps this weekend and shares his thoughts about what he observed. Meanwhile, Ryan Snyder caught up with several prospects who attended the Lasch Bash and will give his thoughts on his conversations with those prospects.
So join host Thomas Frank Carr, Fitz, and Snyder at 10 am on YouTube. Also, subscribe to the channel so you never miss any live shows, breaking news content, or highlight videos from Penn State camp coming next month.
Penn State Camp review
The Elite Showcase IV camp occurred Friday afternoon at the Lasch practice facility. Which players stood out among the hundreds in attendance? Fitz runs down the notable players that made an impression on him during the extended afternoon with lighting delays due to inclement weather in the area Friday.
Next, he'll review what he saw from the Penn State offensive and defensive line commits and young prospects that competed during the exclusive mini camp on Saturday. Nearly the entire offensive and defensive line classes from 2024 attended the event and put on a show. Be sure to tune in to see highlights from the event.
Besides the Class of 2024, 2025, and 2026 prospects also made an impression. Find out who they were.
Lasch Bash Reaction
Fitz and Snyder were also gathering reactions from key recruits that attended the Lasch Bash Barbeque on Saturday this weekend. You can check out the full interviews on the site, but Fitz and Snyder will recap some of their conversations and give additional context to their reporting from the last two days.
Some players they spoke with include 2024 cornerback target Sione Laulea, 2025 offensive line target Michael Carroll and safety prospect Kainoa Winston.
Lastly, the group will review new offers after the final camp in #BeyondBlessed. Fitz, Snyder, and T-Frank will review the players that got invitations to join the Nittany Lions in future recruiting classes. The group includes 2025 prospects and even extends to Class of 2027 players. Hear who got offers on the BWI Live Recruiting Show Monday at 10 am on YouTube!
Penn State Lasch Bash weekend Recap | Who stood out?
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Big Ten Media Days will ramp up again later this morning, but for Penn State head coach James Franklin and his players, their time in Indianapolis has already wrapped up. In addition to his podium press conference at Noon ET, Franklin also had a breakout session for 45 minutes on Wednesday afternoon. Offensive tackle Olu Fashanu, safety Keaton Ellis and edge rusher Adisa Isaac also had plenty to say ahead of one of the most anticipated seasons in a long time. Add in athletic director Pat Kraft’s comments on multiple issues and there’s no shortage of topics to discuss on today’s live show.
To recap it all, Blue White Illustrated’s Greg Pickel joins Thomas Frank Carr to go over a variety of different topics. Penn State fans can watch the show beginning at 10 a.m. eastern time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Penn State football exits the recruiting dead period in the final month of July, which means it's time for the Lasch Bash Barbeque! This invite-only event takes place each July at this time and is a staple in the recruiting strategy of the Nittany Lions. So, who will be there this year? Recruiting insiders Ryan Snyder and Sean Fitz has been hard at work confirming those names, and will share some of them on the Blue White Illustrated Recruiting Show today at 10 am on YouTube.
Come join the show so you can ask questions about the upcoming list of Penn State targets that the duo discusses with host Thomas Frank Carr. They'll be taking select questions throughout the broadcast.
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Penn State recruiting news
While both commitments from Liam Andrews and T.A. Cunningham were discussed on the channel last weekend, the group will review the latest verbal commitments for Penn State. Snyder, Fitz, and T-Frank will follow up on the defensive tackle duo and discuss the team's overall situation heading into Fall camp.
They'll also discuss the importance of Ethan Grunkemeyer's commitment to the Under Armour All-America game, which comes up after the 2023 high school football season. What does that invitation mean for the four-star Penn State passer?
Lastly, they'll review the college football recruiting calendar and explain what this recent transition will mean for the team. They'll also explain what sort of stories and news to expect coming up in the next few weeks.
Lasch Bash Preview
Finally, the trio will dive into the main topic of the show. The 2023 Lasch Bash is coming up on Friday. This event is a chance to connect with the recruits in the Class of 2024 that can attend and single out recruits in the upcoming class as priorities in their cycle.
So which 2025 and 2026 players are going to attend? Subscribe to the site and use promo code WeAre2023 to get 25% off an annual subscription to find out the complete list. Fitz and Snyder will discuss the names they think are most important for fans of the show to know. So join the show at 10 am on YouTube to learn more about the next cycle in Penn State football recruiting.
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Penn State Football heads to Big Ten Media Days on Wednesday and Thursday so we're here to preview the event. Host Thomas Frank Carr and reporter Greg Pickel break down what you need to know about the two-day event in Indianapolis that signals the beginning of the 2023 season.
Pickel, Blue White Illustrated's reporter on the scene, is heading to Indy later this week to cover the event. He'll give fans what he's interested in hearing, who he plans to speak with, and what other storylines he'll follow this week.
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Pickel will give fans the rundown on topics he's interested in hearing from head coach James Franklin about on Wednesday. He and T-Frank will preview those conversations, which include spring injury updates, season expectations, NIL and more. Check out the show for the full conversation.
What do you want Pickel to ask Franklin if he has the chance? Join the show live at 10 am and give your thoughts!
It's also a big year for new athletic director Pat Kraft and the administration. Kraft is heading into his second season as Penn State's AD and his second go-around at Media Days. Will he give an update on key infrastructure plans? Pickel will discuss what important issues Kraft will cover with the assembled media.
Not just Penn State's administration but the Big Ten also has a new leader. New Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti will kick things off on Wednesday morning as the new leader of the conference. T-Frank has some questions about the future of the conference that he and Pickel will discuss.
Players heading to Indianapolis
Three Penn State players will also represent the team in Indianapolis this week. Olu Fashanu, Keaton Ellis, and Adisa Isaac will attend the event with Franklin and meet with the media. What sort of expectations should this set for the group? Pickel and T-Frank will explain what they hope to learn about the team from the players headed out west.
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Penn State football is in the final days of quiet before the start of the 2023 season. Join the BWI Live football show today at 10 am to learn the latest news and what's to come from the Nittany Lions in the next few weeks.
Host Thomas Frank Carr and Penn State football experts Nate Bauer and Sean Fitz discuss recent interviews with current and former Penn State players, staffing moves, and take your questions on the BWI Mailbag.
If you want to get a question on the show, join them at 10 am on YouTube and get your thoughts in the live chat. They'll take select questions throughout the show. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube so you never miss a live event, like T-Frank's exclusive conversation with linebacker Curtis Jacobs.
Penn State News
The staff turnover for Penn State continues in July, with former Duke defensive coordinator Robb Smith joining the program as an analyst. Fitz and Bauer will discuss how the musical chairs of analyst movement opened the door for Smith, and if there are any last-minute moves to come.
Next, they'll discuss Fitz's interview with former Penn State defensive back Jordan Miner. The 2018 cornerback had his career end before it started when the Nittany Lions medical staff noticed a rare heart condition during his routine entry physical. Fitz and Miner discuss what's happened in his life since then and his role with the team.
Next, the trio discuss T-Frank's article from last week where he picked an offensive and defensive player from the last nine years under head coach James Franklin, to add to the current roster. Who could help get the team over the top? Fitz and Bauer will give their answers. Want to play along? Drop the duo you'd add to the 2023 squad in the live chat!
Finally, the trio will discuss T-Frank's interview with Jacobs. What insights did they gain and what were the major takeaways from the conversation? T-Frank will share his thoughts about Tuesday night's event.
BWI Mailbag
As always, the show ends with you. What is on your mind heading into the end of summer? Penn State fans from the Blue White Illustrated Lion's Den have submitted questions that T-Frank will ask the experts on the show. You can get in on the fun by also giving us your questions, which T-Frank will ask Fitz and Bauer. Join the show live on YouTube to get in on the action!
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Penn State football takes the field on September 1 against West Virginia to open the 2023 season. It’s a highly-anticipated year for the Nittany Lions who are an offseason favorite of the national media to push for a College Football Playoff spot. One of the key contributors to the Penn State defense is linebacker Curtis Jacobs. He joins the BWI Live YouTube show to discuss the upcoming season, along with other topics.
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Penn State, Jacobs in line for a big season.
One of the major reasons for optimism on defense is that Jacobs, a third-year player decided to return for another season at linebacker instead of opting for the NFL Draft. T-Frank and Jacobs will discuss that decision and how he arrived at it. They’ll also discuss Jacob’s thoughts on the team and preparation this offseason.
Jacobs has spent the offseason preparing himself mentally and physically for the upcoming season, which could be a breakout performance for the fourth-year linebacker.
“I’ve really dove deep into film study. I know I’ve been a film guy, but I really looked into NFL schemes and other teams’ schemes; just trying to learn offense at this point,” Jacobs said at Lift For Life.
“I’ve been watching a lot of pass-rush stuff too. So I’ve been watching a lot of Michah [Parsons] and Von Miller. I’ve been watching a lot of those guys and how they get to the quarterback. That’s one of the most important plays in football, knocking the quarterback off the spot.”
Jacobs is now ten pounds heavier than he was at this time last year, with his listed weight at 238 pounds. The veteran linebacker split time between positions last season after the emergence of freshman Abdul Carter.
Jacobs was third on the team last year with 29 solo tackles and chipped in 23 assists, according to Penn State’s official stat book. He also came in third with 7.5 tackles for loss and four sacks.
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With 22 players already in the Class of 2024, July recruiting for Penn State has gone dead silent. So what's going on behind the scenes with the Nittany Lions? We'll discuss that today on the BWI Live Recruiting Show. Join industry insiders Ryan Snyder and Sean Fitz as they discuss the latest news in Penn State football recruiting.
If you want to get your thoughts and questions on the show, join us live at 10 am on YouTube. Host Thomas Frank Carr will take questions from the live chat and present them to the leading insiders in the industry. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube so you don't miss any live or breaking news events.
Penn State News
The trio will start the show with some news and notes from the last several days in Penn State recruiting. Two 2024 commits are moving schools weeks before the start of the upcoming high school football season. Snyder and Fitz will tell you which players are joining new teams this fall and why. They'll also discuss the potential impact of those decisions.
Next, they'll discuss the latest RPM Pick from Fitz. Which player does he see joining the Nittany Lions in the Class of 2024? The group will discuss that player's top five schools and how he could potentially fit into the class.
One player that isn't part of the recruiting group yet is star Liam Andrews. The top-100 player in this cycle has yet to choose a school and is now beyond the window most expected him to decide in. What's going on? While Andrews is an enigmatic figure in recruiting, Fitz and Snyder will discuss the impact of the decision playing out. Is this good or bad for Penn State's chances of landing the two-way athlete?
Finally, the show will shift its focus to a lighter topic. Snyder and Fitz wrote a series of articles this past week detailing the players that either exceeded or underperformed their expectations during their time following Penn State recruiting. Today, the trio will pick the players that exceeded their expectations.
Join the show live at 10 am to give your thoughts on the underrated player that blew you away with their performance at Penn State.
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Penn State basketball held a media day on July 12 to give a glimpse into the new program’s progress under Mike Rhoades. Rhoades and several of his player met with the assembled media before the team held an open practice later that afternoon. BWI Insider Nate Bauer was there to take it all in and provides his insights on today’s Hoops Show.
Check out the full show wherever you get your podcasts, or enjoy listening to it on the embedded player in this article. Bauer discusses what Rhoades had to say about his team-building philosophy, culture, and his early impressions of his team. Bauer also gives his thoughts about what he saw on Tuesday. You’ll also hear from the coach himself as Bauer and host Thomas Frank Carr play clips from this week’s press conference.
Rhoades shedding folksy narrative
Despite leaning heavily on the homecoming aspect of his hiring back in March, Rhoades was decidedly less interested in his roots this week. He made it clear that he has one goal in mind.
“I didn’t come back here because it’s my home state. I came back here because I want to win. And I want to win in the Big Ten, I want to win at a cool university like Penn State,” Rhoades said on Tuesday.
Bauer and T-Frank discuss the tonal shift from Rhoades and what sort of culture he’s trying to establish at Penn State.
Rhoades also gave an initial assessment of his team’s performance this summer. You can hear the full quote in the podcast.
“I really like our guard play. It’s probably a little bit better than I thought it would be. I hope we’re a better shooting team than I thought. We have some guys that are really shooting the ball well right now,” he said. “But, the bleachers aren’t pulled out, as I say, and the lights aren’t on, so that’s different. The biggest thing is it’s easy in the summer because there’s no adversity. Now, the next few weeks you’re going to the Bahamas, I’ll create a lot more adversity for guys, so I’ll understand our team a little bit better with that,” Rhoades said.
Roster construction was intentional for Penn State
Bauer and T-Frank also discuss the team’s roster construction through the transfer portal. The team had to dip heavily into the portal thanks to a mass exodus from the program after Micah Shrewsberry left for Notre Dame.
Rhoades explained that the team wanted to build a program for the long term and provide stability and balance to the roster via class eligibility.
The team retained three scholarship players this offseason in guards Kanye Clary and Jameel Brown, as well as big-man Demetrius Lilley.
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Penn State football recruiting has been quiet over the last three weeks. What's going on with the Nittany Lions recruiting efforts? Join the BWI Recruiting Show at 10 am on YouTube to find out.
Recruiting insiders Ryan Snyder and Sean Fitz join host Thomas Frank Carr to break down the last two week of Penn State recruiting news. They'll discuss a new honor for commit Cooper Cousins, the latest On3 rankings update, and how the last two weeks saw Penn State miss out on several key recruits.
Join the show live at 10 am to discuss these topics, and more with the show! If you haven't subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube so you don't miss any of our live content. Be sure to tune in Thursday night at 7 pm to hear an exclusive live conversation with Penn State linebacker Curtis Jacobs.
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Penn State rewarded in On3 Rankings udpate
The latest On3 recruiting rankings update largely validated Penn State's evaluations for the Class of 2024. Several three-star prospects vaulted up the rankings to bolster the program's overall profile for the class. Those rating bumps also included three players joining the top 100 players in the country. Join the show to discover which players are now in rarified air for the program.
They'll also discuss why Penn State's prospects received such a big bump. On3 scouting director Charles Power spoke with Snyder earlier this week, and Snyder will relay some of Power's most telling comments about Penn State's class.
They'll also discuss Penn State's latest commit, Mylachi Williams. Snyder also spoke with Williams' high school coach and previews what he said about the four-star edge rusher.
Recapping Penn State's bad recruiting luck
But it wasn't all good news for the Nittany Lions. Penn State missed on several critical recruits over the last few weeks. Snyder and Fitz will review the losses of Nick Marsh, Benedict Umeh and Deyvid Palepale and others.
Lastly, the trio will review the players still on the board for Penn State. That list includes top target Liam Andrews among others. What's the situation there? The trio will try to contextualize the remaining prospects and give fans a road map of what's coming up this month.
Want to be part of the show? Join us live at 10 am and join the live chat! T-Frank, Fitz, and Snyder will take select questions and comments from viewers during the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Penn State football starts fall camp in less than a month so today, the BWI Live Show discusses the most under-the-radar players for this coming fall. Join the Show live at 10 am on YouTube to discuss which players you think are of sneaky importance in September.
Host Thomas Frank Carr, reporter Greg Pickel and senior editor Nate Bauer give you their top five players and discuss the recent news in Penn State sports. Penn State basketball meets with the media this week so Bauer will preview what you should expect. Meanwhile, Pickel will discuss the latest werstling news, with former champion Bo Nickal in the news recently.
They'll also tackle the recent Penn State football news regarding NIL and staff changes. If you'd like to participate with the show, join in at 10 and give your questions and comments in the live chat. BWI's experts will interact with the audience and take the best question in the BWI Mailbag segment to end the show.
Penn State News
Penn State analyst Danny O'Brien got a new role this week when he was moved to a graduate assistant position with the program. Bauer, Pickel, and T-Frank will discuss what this means for the program. They'll also review James Franklin's latest plea for fans to donate to Penn State NIL. Is the timing with recruiting a coincidence?
Once again, they'll dive into the world of NIL, and Bauer will give his thoughts on how the situation for Penn State is heading into a vital stretch with the football team with a potential national championship window ahead of them.
With training camp only weeks away, the panel will discuss the most underrated players heading into the season. The superstars alone don't produce winning seasons. This fall, Penn State will need key players to step up in underrated roles to help the team achieve its goals. Which players that aren't household names will shape the season to come? Each panelist will give their top five players. Put yours in the chat during the show, T-Frank might put them on air!
BWI Mailbag
Lastly, the trio will answer questions from the live audience on YouTube during the BWI Mailbag. Each week T-Frank and his cohosts answer questions from you, the viewer. Join the show at 10 am to get your questions on the show. As always, subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube so you don't miss any Penn State football content from BWI! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're weeks away from the start of the 2023 fall season with Penn State training camp at the end of next month. So to get you ready for the season, the BWI Live show is previewing the team by ranking the team's top position groups.
You'll also get an NIL update from insider Nate Bauer and hear about one of Penn State's newest basketball recruits. All of that, plus your questions and thoughts! Join the show live at 10 am on YouTube to get your questions on the weekly mailbag segment. Bauer and host Thomas Frank Carr will take questions from the Lions Den message board, but will also ask for your thoughts live on the show.
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Penn State NIL update
Penn State's NIL efforts continue to play out in the quickly changing landscape of college football. Bauer, Blue White Illustrated's front-office insider, shares what he knows about the situation and what Penn State is trying to do in order to compete with other top schools.
The duo will also discuss Penn State basketball's first member of the 2024 Class, Jahvin Carter.
Next, Bauer and T-Frank will have some fun, ranking Penn State's top five position groups heading into the 2023 season. Bauer gave his answer earlier this week, and now T-Frank wants to respond on the show. They'll debate what criteria matter to the ranking and which groups they disagree about the most. Want to give your top five? Join the show and submit an answer!
BWI Mailbag
As always, the show ends with your thoughts and comments in the BWI Mailbag. This week they have a handful of preselected questions from the members at bluewhiteillustrated.com. T-Frank and Bauer will discuss Penn State's right tackle situation with a question about Caedan Wallace. Next, they'll pair up freshmen with veterans and discuss when players take the most significant leap in their development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State football recruiting is reaching a fever pitch heading into July. Join the BWI Live Recruiting Show today at 10 am to find out what happened this weekend and to get a preview of what's coming as the calendar flips to July.
Recruiting Insider Ryan Snyder and host Thomas Frank Carr bring you the latest news in Penn State recruiting today. They'll preview the upcoming flurry of decision dates at the end of the month heading into the first week in July. Then, they'll review the Penn State White Out camp, which took place Saturday at Beaver Stadium. They'll also take your questions live on the show!
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Penn State prospect commitment preview
Despite having 20 commitments in the Class of 2024, Penn State fans should expect a flurry of activity for the Nittany Lions in the coming two weeks. Snyder discusses what he knows and what he's expecting from the top uncommitted prospects on Penn State's radar. With so many players already in class, including three receivers who committed last week, will players wait to choose their destination?
They'll discuss what surprises Penn State fans should expect and how this time of year goes for college programs trying to secure their top prospects. Also he and T-Frank will also give you the notable dates they're watching over the next several days.
Penn State White Out Camp review
Next, they'll discuss what happened over the weekend at Penn State's elite White Out prospect camp. They'll discuss which players stood out during the afternoon evaluation session at the Lasch practice facility. They'll also discuss how Cooper Cousins has used Penn State's resources best.
Beyond Blessed
With two camps in the same week, Penn State has gotten its eyes on hundreds of prospects. From that, a handful of important offers have gone out to players recently. Snyder and T-Frank discuss the important names to know in their regular segment, Beyond Blessed.
If you'd like to get your thoughts or questions on the show, join the BWI Live Recruiting show at 10 am on YouTube!
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Penn State football hosts the last stop before fall camp on Thursday with the annual Lift For Life charity event. To preview what fans need to know about the annual lift-off to raise money for rare diseases, the BWI Live crew sits down to preview the event.
Join host Thomas Frank Carr and BWI experts Sean Fitz and Nate Bauer as they discuss the summer months of Penn State football. They'll also take your questions, and comments live on the show!
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Penn State Lift For Life
Each offseason, Lift for Life marks the last time the media meets with the Penn State staff or players before fall camp. In many ways, it's a preview of what's to come. So what are Fitz, T-Frank, and Bauer interested in learning? They'll discuss that topic on today's show.
For most media members and fans, Lift for Life is the first chance to see the newest additions to the team that arrived since the end of spring camp. Which players are T-Frank, Bauer, and Fitz most interested in getting their first look at? They'll give their list on the show.
Bauer also spoke with Penn State offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich earlier this week. He'll share some of the nuggets he took away from that conversation as well.
BWI Mailbag
But today's show is all about you, the viewer. Want to ask the experts a question? The BWI Mailbag is open! Join the show at 10 am on YouTube and ask your question in the live chat. The best questions will make it on the show and be discussed by the panel of experts.
As always, the mailbag contains questions from the Lions Den message forum. T-Frank has selected a number of them to kick things off in the show's final segment. Some of the topics for today's show include:
Where can Penn State's best players improve? What non-Big Ten teams would you select for Penn State's protected rival? How does Tre Wallace fit into the wide receiver picture for next fall?
If you'd like to submit a question to the mailbag thread, join Blue White Illustrated and gain access to the Lions Den Message Forum.
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Penn State football made it through the third official visit weekend of the year. For the first time this cycle the team took a step back in recruiting with a decommittment. We'll address that, and how things went this weekend with some top prospects on the BWI Live Recruiting Show.
Join host Thomas Frank Carr and BWI recruiting insider Sean Fitz to discuss the impression Penn State made on its top defensive line prospects, how the team positioned itself heading into the final week of official visits, and what to expect next with the class.
They'll discuss that, and take your questions and comments live on the show. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and join the show at 10 am!
Penn State about to break through at defensive tackle?
New position coach Deion Barnes has one recruit committed at his position but hosted several of the top interior prospects on the team's board this weekend. How did the visit go for Canadian Benedict Umeh? What about out-of-region prospect TA Cunningham? Fitz reveals some of what he learned about this weekend, which was focused on the defensive line.
But receiver is the defensive line's roommate in the underserved part of the 2024 class. With several receiver prospects already through campus, Penn State receiver's coach Marques Hagans has positioned the team very well heading into the final weekend. How did things go with Pittsburgh native Peter Gonzalez? And when will one of Penn State's top receivers make a move?
Outlook for the rest of the summer
Finally, T-Frank and Fitz will sit down and examine where Penn State's class stands right now. They'll break down the recruits by position and go through the latest news outside visit weekends. Fitz explains the situation with recently decommitted lineman Deryc Plazz. Then they'll highlight other trouble potentially brewing on the class roster.
Finally, they'll wrap up the show by looking at the latest Penn State offers, which include two legacy players in the Class of 2024 and 2026.
Penn State's current 2024 class stands at 17 commitments and ranks 12th nationally and fourth in the Big Ten. On3 has begun officially including USC and UCLA in Big Ten rankings, bumping the Nittany Lions down below the Southern California school in the conference rankings. Wisconsin is the next closest school, ranking 23rd in the nation.
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Penn State football opened the doors of the Lasch Building a week ago and spent several hours talking with the media during the middle of the summer period. Blue White Illustrated was on hand and is here to discuss their conversations with the Penn State coaches.
Today on the BWI Live Show, host Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor Nate Bauer will chat about their conversations with the staff. Bauer spoke with new wide receiver's coach Marques Hagans, tight ends coach Ty Howel and special teams coordinator Stacy Collins. Meanwhile, T-Frank spent the entirety of his time with offensive coordiantor Mike Yurcich. Both experts gained interesting insight into the team and will share it on the show.
If you want to ask a question or hear your opinion on the live show, join Bauer and T-Frank at 10 am on YouTube. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated to get live and breaking news content notifications.
Penn State coaches open up
Bauer spoke with both the tight ends coach and the wide receivers coach. Franklin has been not-so-subtly pitting the wide receivers against the tight ends this summer to fuel the competition and raise the level of play from each group. How is that taken internally? Bauer gathered some insights.
He also spoke with Collins about the team's plan at kick return this year and if it involves superstar tailbacks Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen. Bauer investigates the prudence of playing such valuable players and exposing them to potential injury.
Meanwhile, T-Frank spoke with Yurcich on a wide variety of topics. He discussed Yurcich's role in evovling the offense each year, adapting to player strengths, and what it takes to get a new starting quarterback ready for the season. He also went in-depth with Yurcich about where he thinks he's grown as an offensive coordinator over the years.
Between the Lines
They save Frnaklin's comments for their proper place on the show, between the lines. Each time James Franklin speaks, our experts will read between the lines of his words and discern the meaning of Franklin's comments. Today they'll discuss Franklin's remarks about quarterback Drew Allar, and the defensive tackles.
BWI Mailbag
The show's finale is saved for you! T-Frank and Nate will answer questions from the BWI Message board and comments from the live chat during the show. Once again, join the show at 10 am so you can have your voice heard on the leading show for Penn State football! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It was another busy weekend for Penn State football recruiting, with several events happening over a three-day period. Penn State's second official visit weekend kicked off on Friday, followed by another prospect camp on Sunday.
Who stood out from those events? What are the important details to know? We're breaking it all down on the BWI Live Recruiting Show today at 10 am on YouTube.
Join host Thomas Frank Carr and senior insider Sean Fitz as they discuss the latest news from Penn State recruiting. If you haven't yet, subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube so yo don't miss any breaking news.
Penn State in position to land top targets?
Penn State hasn't yet secured a commitment for the official visit weekend. But the reports and feedback from the weekend, in which Penn State had several top targets on campus, were very encouraging. Fitz shares what he's learned from his reporting and conversations with recruits. Meanwhile, T-Frank will try to ascertain where things stand with the class and how congested things are heading into the third weekend of the official visit calendar. One date we do know is that four-star defensive end Jaylen Harvey set his commitment date. Join the show to find out when that is.
Penn State prospect camp update
Unlike last week, there were fewer 'names' to follow at Penn State's prospect camp on Sunday. Still, Fitz and T-Frank found interesting prospects to follow throughout the camp and learn more about during the Sunday afternoon testing circuit. T-Frank and Fitz will highlight the players that most intrigued them and standout testing players.
Finally, they'll review the players that walked away with offers and the national recruits that Penn State is throwing their hat in the ring with during #BeyondBlessed.
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Penn State fans got a surprise last month when unheralded quarterback from Ohio, Ethan Grunkemeyer, committed to the Nittany Lions a day before he was named the MVP of the Elite 11 regional in State College. The three-star quarterback is a late riser in the Class of 2024.
Today, the host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, talks with Grunkemeyer’s quarterback coach, Brad Maendler. Maendler is the same coach that helped former five-star quarterback and current Penn State player Drew Allar rise from an unknown player into a top prospect in the Class of 2022.
Maendler sits down with T-Frank to discuss Grunkemeyer’s skills and to give insight into where Allar is heading into his first presumed year as a starter. Check out the full conversation on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Below is a recap of some of the highlights about Grunkemeyer.
Maendler noticed something special about Grunkemeyer
It’s no surprise that Grunkemeyer’s quarterback coach would believe in him more than others, but Maendler also has social media receipts that back up his confidence that Grunkemeyer would blow up this spring. T-Frank reads those comments back to Maendler on the show about Penn State’s 2024 QB commit. But Maendler says that steam around Grunkemeyer began building before the camp season he predicted would be great for the young QB.
“It actually started happening before that, and the galvanizing of his recruiting really kind of dates back to January, late January, when it was to contact period where coaches were actually going out seeing him throw, and it was a chance for coaches to kind of see how the ball comes out of his hand, to confirm height, weight and those kinds of things,” Maendler says on the show.
And he was getting tremendous feedback from coaches. In fact, I remember one of the times his mom had mentioned to me that Pat Fitzgerald, head coach at Northwestern, was there, and Pat Fitzgerald was raving about the way he was throwing the football, and I just started, you know, getting like a steady and consistent sort of messages.”
Penn State getting a “human Jugs Machine”
Maendler’s praise for Grunkemeyer is laced with instructional evidence from a quarterback coach’s perspective. For T-Frank, a film analyst, and Maendler, the consistency of the young quarterback is a standout trait. Maendler explains this as creating “best version throws”.
“One of the things that I talked to the kids about is we’ve got to work towards “best version throws.” Ideally a best version throw is when you look your best it’s with spin and velocity and ball placement, appropriate velocity because sometimes we need to change speeds.”
The consistency in his mechanics led Grunkemeyer to an Elite 11 finals appearance in Los Angeles later this month. But it’s not just accuracy, Grunkemeyer has a strong arm, according to Maendler. Penn State may have found a steal in this regard.
“He’s in the top 1% of his class. You know, I think just I’ve seen a lot of the ’24 guys throw and, you know, I think maybe you’ve got [Dominic] Rayola, and you’ve got Ethan with probably two or three other kids that that’s how much velocity he throws with.
And where you really see it is his intermediate velocity, the throws he makes, where he has to drive the ball in between people or, you know, to ball throws where he’s got to get it over the under coverage. But in front of the over coverage and just that ability to have that arc and pace on that football it’s it’s really impressive.”
The pair discuss Grunkemeyer further before switching to discuss Allar and the next Maendler quarterback protege, 2025 passer Ryan Montgomery. Penn State is actively recruiting Montgomery, and Maendler discuses what he’s seen of the relationship between those two parties.
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Penn State football had a successful first weekend of June recruiting, nabbing three commits on Sunday. Can they keep that hot streak up? The BWI Live Recruiting Show discusses that topic and previews which players are coming up for visits.
Host Thomas Frank Carr and recruiting insider Ryan Snyder discuss the most important names coming to campus this weekend and their potential impact on the Class of 2024. While it is a bigger list of names this weekend, most are already committed to the program. That leaves a handful of select players with a spotlight for the coming few days.
Check out the full show and be sure to join us live at 10 am on YouTube. If you haven't yet, subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube so you don't miss any live content. T-Frank and Snyder will take select questions from the live chat during the show.
Penn State hosting committed players
Thirteen of the seventeen committed players for the Class of 2024 will attend this weekend's Official visit festivities. What's the thinking behind rallying the group together in one weekend? Snyder will give his thoughts on assembling the group this weekend.
Next, Snyder and T-Frank will review the list of uncommitted players this weekend. This group is loaded with important names for the Penn State staff. Is this a coincidence or a planned event by the staff? Snyder will give his thoughts while T-Frank maps out what he thinks of the talent they have on campus this weekend.
Andy Frank and recruiting insight
Official visits are just one major event for the week. Penn State offered up its staff and support staff to discuss various topics on Thursday. Snyder spoke with recruiting coordinator Andy Frank at length during the event. He also said with select coaches about recruiting and shared some interesting insights. Check out his story and join the show to hear his thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State football is in offseason mode but that doesn't mean the team isn't preparing for the 2023 season. Today the BWI Live show tackles the team's summer work from several angles. First, Nate Bauer shares his insights into what head coach James Franklin thinks of the Big Ten competition model, the defensive line's progress this summer, and gives a basketball update.
Next, you'll hear from an expert about Penn State quarterback Drew Allar's progress from a guest that knows him well. Finally, we'll hear from you! Join the BWI Live show at 10 am to discuss what's on your mind about Penn State sports.
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James Franklin frank about Big Ten priorities
Bauer interviewed James Franklin last month and laid out what Franklin thinks on various topics in a series of articles. Today they discuss Franklin's comments about the Big Ten's decision to play nine conference games. Bauer will explain how Franklin sees the situation and what it means that the 10th-year coach is so vocal about his position on the topic.
Next, we shift our focus to the 2023 season. Quarterback coach Brad Maendler of QB Excelerate joins the show to discuss his work with Penn State quarterback Drew Allar. Maendler is also the private coach for 2024 quarterback commit Ethan Grunkemeyer. Catch the full interview where T-Frank and Maendler discuss both players Thursday at 7 pm on YouTube.
"His command of the offense is fantastic. The coaching staff, when I would talk to them they, would always note his ability to retain information was really high-level. When I watched the meetings, Sean Clifford set a high bar becuase it was like having a coach in the room. I get that vibe with Drew and Beau [Pribula] as well," Maendler said.
"Beau and Drew have a really strong grasp of the offense and what Coach Yurcich is trying to do."
Catch the interview during the BWI Live show to hear more about what Maendler thinks of Allar and what fans haven't seen of his talents yet.
BWI Mailbag
Finally, T-Frank and Bauer discuss your thoughts during the BWI Mailbag. Each week T-Frank solicits questions from the Blue White Illustrated Message board to see what fans of the show want to know. They'll also take your questions live on the show and answer them here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State football has been very good under head coach James Franklin. But is this a legacy year for the program? Today on the BWI Live Show, host Thomas Frank Carr poses that question to experts Sean Fitz and Nate Bauer. With the end of the four-team college football playoff formation, does the team need to make the playoff before the field expands?
The trio will discuss head coach James Franklin's comments to Bauer earlier this month. They'll also discuss what he said on On3's national show, The Hard Count, with JD Pickell. Has Franklin changed in recent years, admitting that the team looks ahead on the schedule?
Join the show at 10 am on YouTube to join the discussion. The trio will take your questions during the show and feature the best during the BWI Mailbag, which closes each Wednesday show. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable notifications so you don't miss any live or breaking news content!
Penn State News
Penn State head coach James Franklin spoke with Bauer earlier this month on various topics. One of the most interesting comments came from his view of the College Football Playoff in its final year.
Next, Bauer will provide insight into the latest Penn State basketball news on how the team is trying to fill its final scholarship spot.
However, the real news around Penn State football is in the recruiting sector. The team begins official visit season this weekend, with the first wave of recruits coming to Happy Valley starting on Friday. Fitz will provide an update on the news you need to know about the upcoming visits. We'll go into more depth on our special Friday recruiting show later this week.
Between the Lines
Franklin is the star of today's show, with another segment dedicated to his comments from last week. Franklin appeared on The Hard Count last week to discuss the team heading into the 2023 season with host JD Pickell. The experts at BWI will review his comments about Drew Allar and the Ohio State and Michigan games later in the schedule.
Has Franklin softened his stance on "one game at a time?" Also, what do his comments say about Allar and his role in the offense this fall? Bauer and Fitz will give their thoughts.
BWI Mailbag
Penn State fans get the chance to ask their questions of the staff during the weekly mailbag segment. T-Frank will pose questions submitted on the BWI Mailbag Submission threat, which is a great reason to sign up for premium access. They'll also take your questions and comments from the live chat during the show. Join us at 10 am for another great round of Penn State sports offseason discussions!
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Penn State football is idle this week during conference championship weekend, but the coaching staff is still hard at work. Head coach James Franklin and his assistants are out on the road now that the contact period is open and are visiting committed players and key prospects to try and secure the Class of 2023. Today on the BWI Daily Edition, host Thomas Frank Carr and recruiting insider Ryan Snyder discuss coaching movement and the latest news on several recruiting battles. Subscribe to the BWI Daily Edition on YouTube, so you don't miss the show! https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKHowever, T-Frank and Snyder start the show discussing the latest on four-star corner Daniel Harris. Most of the On3 Penn State and national staff have put a pick in for Harris land at Penn State, but it has yet to happen. So what's the situation? Snyder and T-Frank discuss how the rollercoaster recruitment has gone this week. Next, they discuss another important target that Penn State could hope to secure shortly. Class of 2024 running back Duke Watson has been publicly high on the Nittany Lions, but Snyder says there's some conflict internally about the staff accepting a committment right away. Why? Snyder says that it's not about talent but the opposite issue. Lastly, Snyder updates T-Frank on the official visit list for Penn State's big weekend, starting next Friday. The Nittany Lions are hosting several significant prospects beginning on Dec. 9, and Snyder gives T-Frank a rundown of the latest additions. The list, and the conversation, are heavy on running back discussion with the uncertainty of veteran Keyvone Lee's status with the team this offseason. If Lee chooses to leave via the transfer portal, the current projection is that the team would have only one healthy scholarship running back. So Snyder and T-Frank will discuss that position's names and priority level next weekend. Next, the duo discusses the college football playoff expansion and its impact on college football. The playoff committee announced that after next season, the playoff will expand to a proper 12-team format. Snyder and T-Frank discuss the wide-ranging ramifications of the sport and how they think things will play out in the coming years. They also discuss the impact that it will have on the Big Ten, conference alignment, and Penn State. Lastly, they finish up the show by looking back at Snyder's performance on his Best Bets segment this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The college football championship games kick off on Friday before the weekend sets the playoff picture; get the latest buzz on Penn State’s chances of heading to the Rose Bowl in January with the BWI Daily Edition. On today’s wide-ranging show, host Nate Bauer and Blue Wihte Illustrated Publisher Sean Fitz discuss that, All-Big Ten selections, and the latest roster news from this week. Subscribe to the BWI Daily Edition on YouTube, so you don’t miss the show! https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKFitz and Bauer start with Nate’s favorite topic, bowl selection. What’s the latest news on Penn State’s bowl destination? This weekend’s game may not matter at all, based on new reports. Find out how the Nittany Lions could skip the line and head to Pasadena in January. After finishing up the discussion on bowls, the team turns its attention to the players who will or maybe won’t play in the game. Redshirt junior cornerback Joey Porter Jr. opted out of whichever bowl Penn State will play in and head to the NFL. The All-Big Ten corner missed several games to end the season thanks to an appendectomy at the beginning of the month but returned to play on senior day. He finished the game against Michigan State with 11 total defensive snaps and two targets. So, who else might opt out of the game aside from Porter? Fitz and Bauer discuss the most likely names. Next, they turn to the All-Big Ten selections that Penn State earned alongside Porter Jr. Both were shocked at where fellow corner Kalen King and safety Ji’Ayir Brown landed and bandied about other names in the discussion about which players landed with what team. Finally, they dig into the most crucial topic of the show, the transfer portal. Penn State redshirt freshman quarterback Christian Veilleux put his name into the portal this week, marking the first soon-to-be departure when the portal opens on December 5th. There are other likely names, but it’s the unlikely names that Bauer and Fitz discuss. That’s because Name Image and Likeness is going to dramatically shape college football because teams will begin the attempt to poach players from other schools with lucrative or enticing deals. How will they go about that? Bauer explains how he hears the conversation framed. Meanwhile, Fitz discusses how NIL will affect the incoming recruits set to sign in December. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State basketball is 6-2, coming off an exciting 101-94 loss to Clemson in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. Host Thomas Frank Carr and basketball reporter Nate Bauer discuss that game and its implications for the upcoming season on today's episode of the Penn State Hoops podcast. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and don't forget to rate and review the show!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State's bowl fate seems locked in for the Cotton or Rose Bowl. To get you ready for either scenario, the BWI Daily Edition looks the most likely opponents that Penn State could face this postseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The tranfer portal is already stocked with players intending to move schools this offseason so this week, the recruiting podcast will look at key names that Penn State will be interested in this December. Sean Fitz and Ryan Snyder will also review the recruiting weekend and preview the biggest decisions coming in the next few weeks for Penn State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State football beat Michigan State on Saturday, 35-16, to complete the team's romp through November. Join the BWI Daily Edition to discuss the team's 10-2 finish, and get your questions and comments heard on the show. Join the BWI Daily Edition at 8 pm on YouTube and subscribe to the channel, so you never miss a live show! https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK
Host Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor Nate Bauer discuss the game and today's breaking news. Starting left tackle Olu Fashanu announced that he's returning for a fourth season at Penn State. The first-year starter became a household name this season for his excellent play and is turning down a potential first-round NFL Draft selection to return to Happy Valley. What sort of effect will this have on the team? T-Frank and Bauer will discuss and take your questions on the topic.
It's more good news for Penn State along the offensive line, something the team has been working hard to achieve. Starting left guard Hunter Nourzad announced that he plans to return for his final year of eligibility earlier this season. The Penn State offensive line worked through heaps of injuries this season, with Fashanu missing the final four games of the regular season. Nourzad missed several games in the middle of the year and returned to play through injury. Meanwhile, starting right tackle Caedan Wallace missed five games to end the year, and starting left guard Landon Tengwall had season-ending surgery in October.
Bauer and T-Frank will also discuss the game against Michigan State and how split Penn State fans are on this year's 10-2 record. They'll also take a broader look at the season now that it's complete and describe what this season represents for the program. It was a hot finish to the season after a crushing loss to Ohio State on October 29th. In the final four games, the team outscored it's opponents 165 to 40. They'll also discuss which players stood out this year and who surprised them by playing better or more than they expected.
Additionally, there's been lots of transfer portal activity this weekend around the country. So what should Penn State fans expect from the Nittany Lions, and how much can that change the team's fate this offseason?
Lastly, they'll touch on Penn State's coaches and the potential for the team to have coaches poached this offseason for head coaching and coordinator positions elsewhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Nittany Lions ground out a tough win against Michigan State Saturday, winning 35-16 on senior day in Happy Valley.
The Penn State offense struggled to put points up once again. After rushing for 127 yards in the first half, the ground game went silent for the Nittany Lions, who amassed only 47 total yards in the third quarter and scored their lone touchdowns thanks to a muffed punt by returner Jayden Reed. Quarterback Sean Clifford was under constant pressure with few options downfield despite the hot start for the offense.
Things looked like they were going to be on cruise control heading into halftime. The Nittany Lions scored on a receiver pass from KeAndre Lambert-Smith to Theo Jonhson for 48 yards in the second quarter. Earlier, Clifford captained a drive down into the red zone where he found Johnson wide-open on a coverage bust for a touchdown. But Penn State couldn’t find consistency, failing to score twice thanks to two missed field goals from kicker Jake Pinegar.
On the flip side, the Penn State defense gave more points to Michigan State than it has in the last two games combined. Despite getting pressure on Michigan State starter Peyton Thorne, the coverage unit gave up big plays on third and long to help keep drives alive.
However, Mike Yurcich’s offense came through in the fourth quarter with a long drive to soak up time and yards before Nick Singleton raced into the end zone on a fourth down screen to put Penn State up by 12. The drive took 11 plays, went 75 yards, and ate up four and a half minutes of the play clock late in the game.
Three plays later, the Penn State defense closed the game out with a third-down interception by Kalen King, who had multiple pass breakups during the game. One play later, Clifford found KeAndre Lambert-Smith on a deep pass to put the game out of reach.
The Nittany Lions finished the season 10-2 and ended the season on a four-game winning streak. Penn State awaits the decision of the College Football Playoff Committee to find out its postseason destiny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
While most of the country's attention will be on Michigan and Ohio State this weekend, the Nittany Lions have put together a quality list of prospects attending its season finale against Michigan State on Saturday. Recruiting insider Ryan Snyder joins the BWI Daily Edition to update you on the list for this week. He also gives you his best bets for the weekend's action. https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK
Host Thomas Frank Carr starts by asking Snyder which players will join four-star receiver Rodney Gallaher this weekend at Penn State's game against Michigan State. While the list of 2023 prospects hasn't grown significantly, several high-priority players in future classes will be on the sidelines this weekend. The biggest name, who has attended several games this fall, is 6-7 offensive tackle Kevin Heywood. The PA native already has a pick to land with the Nittany Lions from Snyder, so will this be the weekend he commits? Snyder dishes that info.
Another name to watch is a promising running back from 2025, John Forster. The young player camped with Penn State and impressed in his first appearance on the recruiting scene this summer. Snyder recaps the rising sophomore's season for context.
Snyder lists several other players attending this weekend that could impact the recruiting process in the future so check out the video to hear who they are.
Next, they look ahead toward December, one of the most unprecedented signing periods. Snyder lists some things he's watching for this year with Name Image and Likeness dominating the news. The transfer portal is already in full gear, so what's next is a mystery. However, the plan for Penn State football is clear. They are hosting key players early in the month for a final recruiting push before the early signing period starts. Snyder explains what would constitute a win that weekend for the Nittany Lions.
Finally, they get to Ryan Snyder's Best Bets. This weeks' games include: Kansas (+11) at Kansas State Michigan (+7) vs. Ohio State Coastal Carolina (+13.5) vs. James Madison Florida (+9.5) vs. Florida State Washington (-2) vs. Washington State Michigan State (+18) vs. Penn State
Snyder has earned a mark of 26-22-1 on the season after going 2-2 last week. He has six games he's officially playing this week during rivalry week to end the season. Once again, he's fading Kansas, is uneasy about the tight points spread between Ohio State and Michigan and has a strong take for the game of the week, which is Penn State vs. Michigan State. Lastly, he and T-Frank preview the Lions game to end the show.
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Penn State basketball finished 2-1 in the Charleston Classic last weekend and heads into a light week with only Lafayette on Friday. To get fans ready for what's to come, the Blue White Illustrated Hoops podcast brings insight from expert Nate Bauer. He and host Thomas Frank Carr discuss how things have started the year and how they might change before the Nittany Lions pick up play in earnest around the Big Ten tipoff weekend. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, so you don't miss an episode of the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State faces Michigan State for the Land Grant Trophy on Saturday at Beaver Stadium, and to get you ready for the game, the BWI Daily Edition comes to you on Thanksgiving! Host Nate Bauer and Blue White Illustrated publisher Sean Fitz break down the game and the things going on this week with Penn State football. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube, so you don’t miss the show! https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK
As the show is being recorded early, Fitz and Bauer start with the latest College Football Playoff Rankings and the outlook for Penn State’s bowl projections. Then, Fitz breaks down what the best-case scenario is for the Nittany Lions to end up in the Rose Bowl and which upsets need to happen for that scenario to unfold.
Next, they discuss the injury update that head coach James Franklin gave during his weekly press conference. With star receiver Parker Washington done for the year, what do they think the effect will be, and what’s the outlook for left tackle Olu Fashanu and corner Joey Porter Jr?
Finally, they discuss the game against Michigan State this weekend. Fitz gives his thoughts about the Michigan State offense, defense, and special teams before the duo gives their predictions for the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Penn State offense sustained another loss last week when top receiver Parker Washington didn't play against Rutgers. Rumors of his season-ending injury turned out to be true on Tuesday when head coach James Franklin announced his season was over. Today on the BWI Daily Edition, host Thomas Frank Carr discusses how the loss of Washington changes the lineup for the worse and how he thinks Penn State should adjust for the final game of the regular season against Michigan State. He'll also give a preview of what Michigan State likes to do defensively and discuss the slow offensive start problem that the Nittany Lions have had this year. Subscribe to the BWI Daily Edition on YouTube so you don't miss the show! https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK
T-Frank starts by reviewing the outcome of the game against Rutgers to ascertain how Penn State adjusted to the loss of Washington. He highlights how fellow starter Mitchell Tinsley's role changed, and KeAndre Lambert-Smith assumed a more significant role to pick up the slack. Fans saw how that played out and how Penn State adjusted throughout the game.
With the changes offensively, who does T-Frank think should see more playing time? He gives his case for returning Tinsley to his original role and letting another receiver assume the slot position vacated by Washington.
However, the loss of Washington doesn't explain that Penn State's offense has been exceedingly slow to put together drives and score points in games this season. So, T-Frank asked Franklin on Tuesday how the process of in-game adjustments works. He plays Franklin's answer and explains how that process has gone for the team this season. It underscores a problem in the passing game that T-Frank has pointed out several times in 2022 and gives more clarity to the problems that the team has had stringing together plays.
Finally, he puts all of this in the context of the next game against Michigan State. He speculates about the need to play three receivers against the Spartans, how they might play the Nittany Lions and what he thinks the early-game matchups will dictate for the Penn State offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State's receiver recruiting is heating up with lots of movement at the position. Today, Sean Fitz and Ryan Snyder discuss the decommitment of Ejani Shakir and the official visit of Rodney Gallagher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Only one more game is left in the 2022 college football season after Penn State defeated Rutgers 55-10 on Saturday in Piscataway. Penn State has now blown out four of its last five opponents on the way to a 9-2 record this year. Want to talk about the game and this season? Join the BWI Live show at 8 pm, only on YouTube. Host Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor Nate Bauer will discuss the game and take your questions. Join them live to be part of the show. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube so you don't miss the action! https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK
T-Frank starts by asking Bauer what he's reflected upon in the 48 hours since the end of the game. He and Bauer will discuss the important points in the game and the big-picture takeaways from this latest win. Next, they'll discuss the important news heading into the game on Saturday; the status of Parker Washington. Bauer will share his thoughts on the situation and what he expects head coach James Franklin's news to be on Tuesday. Finally, they'll discuss the impact of Washington's absence on the game.
Before getting into the game, T-Frank wants to put the season in context. Penn State has thoroughly beaten most of the teams on its schedule this year, but what does that mean, given its two losses? Does the good team/bad team conversation matter? They'll try to give a perceptive answer with one game left to go.
Next, they'll talk about the Penn State quarterback performance from Saturday. T-Frank will dive into some of the critical Xs and Os from the game that frustrated starter Sean Clifford. He and Bauer will give their thoughts on Clifford, and backup Drew Allar, who saw significant playing time to end the game.
Finally, they'll shift the focus from the quarterbacks to the offensive line. Did the makeshift group finally get exposed? Or did something else happen on Saturday? They'll also discuss the state of the special teams unit, both good and bad, before turning to the defense.
That last unit will get some attention, but it's more of the same from Manny Diaz's squad. The Broyles Award nominee captained a performance that led to two defensive touchdowns and another 15 tackles for loss. T-Frank and Bauer will discuss how this unit has improved, the critical factors that have made that happen, and what it means for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State's defense took its game to another level on Saturday, not only suffocating the Rutgers offense but scoring points for the Nittany Lions as well. Throw in a Nick Singleton kickoff return for a touchdown, and Penn State blew out Rutgers 45-10 on Saturday. Join the BWI Live postgame show immediately following the game to discuss the win and what's next for the Nittany Lions. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube so you don't miss the show. https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK
Penn State got off to a rocky start in the game, trailing 10-7 after a poor punt from punter Barney Amour and an Aaron Cruikshank kick return to get Rutgers into the Penn State red zone to start a drive in the first quarter. Penn State's offense couldn't find any momentum to start the game, punting on five of its first six drives and fumbling on the other.
Thankfully for the Nittany Lions, the Penn State defense locked down the Scarlet Knights, with only 22 yards allowed after the first three drives heading into halftime. In that time, the defense also intercepted Rutgers quarterback Gavin Wimsatt, forced a fumble that turned into a touchdown, and set up the offense for success. So despite only gaining 179 yards in the first half, Penn State led 28-10 going into the break. A defensive touchdown on a sack and forced fumble by linebacker Curtis Jacobs opened the lead to 38-10. Finally, the running game got going in the second half thanks to several explosive Kaytron Allen, and Nick Singleton runs.
However, the freshman of the game was once again linebacker Abdul Carter. The budding star tallied multiple quarterback pressures, a quarterback hit, a sack, and two tackles for loss.
Backup quarterback Drew Allar took the field with five minutes left in the third quarter and managed the game after that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The drama of the college football recruiting cycle is heating up for Penn State football as the season draws to a close. The Nittany Lions head to Piscataway to face Rutgers on Saturday, but the drama off the field is what the BWI Daily Edition will focus on today. Recruiting insider Ryan Snyder joins host Thomas Frank Carr to discuss the latest in several recruiting battles, give his best bets, and finally, finish with a preview of the upcoming game.
Early this week, four-star corner from Florida Daniel Harris decommitted from Georgia and opened up his recruitment. Soon after, Snyder put in a pick for Penn State to land the 6-2 defensive back. So what has happened since then? Snyder fills T-Frank in on the latest twist in the battle between the Nittany Lions and the Bulldogs. He also sets parameters for when he expects news to come from the high-profile corner prospect.
After looking at Harris, T-Frank and Snyder take a quick detour to examine where the Nittany Lions stand in the class rankings this cycle. Will Harris' commitment bump them into the top ten if he does flip to Penn State? They review the top 15 schools and Snyder details where he expects Penn State to land.
Next, they discuss another player decommitting from a different school. Where does Penn State sit with three-star edge rusher Brenton Williams? The fast-rising prospect backed away from Coastal Carolina after getting multiple power-five offers, including Penn State. Snyder explains when he'll visit Happy Valley and what other schools might be in the mix.
Moving on from 2023, the duo shift their focus to 2024. Four-star quarterback Jayden Bradford has Penn State among his final four schools. So, what are the chances he picks the Nittany Lions? Snyder explains what he's seen from offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Mike Yurcich and his big board to decide if Bradford is the top prospect in the cycle.
Finally, they get to this week's picks in Ryan Snyder's Best Bets. Here are the game this week:
USC (-2.5) at UCLA Boston College (+21) at Notre Dame Ole Miss (-2.5) at Arkansas Penn State (-19) at Rutgers
As always, Snyder gives you the game and his play for the four matchups this weekend. Then, he and T-Frank discuss the Penn State game in depth to give fans a better sense of what to expect on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sean Fitz and Nate Bauer preview the upcoming game between Penn State football and Rutgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State film analyst Thomas Frank Carr sits down with Brian Fonseca of NJ.com to get a scouting report of the Rutgers Scarlett Knights and the direction of the program under head coach Greg Schiano. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State basketball is 3-0 after its first big test of the season against Butler. Basketball beat writer Nate Bauer discusses the game with host Thomas Frank Carr and then previews the upcoming game against Furman in the Charleston Classic, which airs Thursday at 11:30 am. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Insiders Ryan Snyder and Sean Fitz discuss the latest news in Penn State recruiting. The Nittany Lions could potentially add a top-50 player to the class of 2023 in the coming weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State football defeated Maryland on Saturday for its eighth win of the season in blowout fashion. Today, the BWI Daily Edition will discuss the win and the storylines coming out of the 30-0 shutout of the Terrapins. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube, so you don't miss the show! https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK
Today, host Thomas Frank Carr is joined by senior editor Nate Bauer to discuss the game. While the quarterbacks dominated the discussion postgame, T-Frank puts his foot down and opens the show with a discussion of the Penn State defense. Manny Diaz's defense put on another show Saturday, blanking Maryland and quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa. Bauer describes how they did it by discussing what happened on first and second down during the first half and the majority of the second. Meanwhile, T-Frank comments on how Penn State learned lessons from earlier in the season and applied them to this game. In all, it was a dominating performance at every level of the defense.
Next, they flip the script and look at the Maryland offense. T-Frank discusses his continued surprise at the poor play from Tagovailoa and his performance. Despite laying out the issues that Maryland presented, T-Frank expected more from the offense. They also paint a bright future for the Penn State defense with the number of young players that are playing at an exceptionally high level.
Next, they shift to the offense and discuss the quarterback situation. They spend a lengthy time discussing when to play and when not to play freshman Drew Allar. While both disagree with his usage on Saturday, they try putting the situation into perspective. T-Frank also gives an evaluation of how Allar played when he did see the field. Meanwhile, Bauer juxtaposes head coach James Franklin's "bold and aggressive" mentality with his decisions surrounding the quarterback.
Finally, T-Frank and Bauer discuss running back Nick Singleton and what his performance on Saturday means for his Penn State career. The duo agrees that Singleton's abilities took a leap in this game, describing his journey to get there and how he's progressed.
Lastly, they wrap up the show by giving parting thoughts about Allar and how much experience he's gotten this season. Bauer compares that to what starter Sean Clifford received his first season and how much that can help him in the future. T-Frank adds on by saying it's okay if the young player doesn't excel every time he steps on the field.
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Penn State beat down Maryland on Saturday in another total domination effort by the defense. The Terrapins gained 27 total yards in the first half, while the Nittany Lions methodically worked to a 27-0 halftime lead. Get the breakdown of how it happened on the BWI Live Postgame Show with Thomas Frank Carr and Tom Hannifan. They go live immediately after the game and give you the highs and lows of the contest. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube, so you never miss a show! https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK
Hannfian and T-Frank will take your questions live on the show, so tune in right after the game to get your voice heard.
Penn State running back Nick Singleton was back in early-season form on Saturday, rushing for 122 yards on only 11 carries before the backups filtered in during the fourth quarter. Singleton scored two explosive runs, both of which came on fourth and short. The freshman ran like a man possessed, with multiple broken tackles and great vision. Not to be outdone, fellow freshman Kaytron Allen chipped in 76 yards on the evening.
On the flip side, Maryland kept a lid on Penn State's passing attack. Unfortunately for starter Sean Clifford that meant a slow night with only 139 yards passing on 12 completions. The senior quarterback was frustrated all afternoon and seldom found open receivers.
However, the team still moved the ball, collecting three field goals to end the second quarter and then into the third.
The Penn State defense smothered Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa who struggled with pressure for the second straight week. Manny Diaz's defense racked up seven sacks and limited Maryland to one yard per-carry before the game was out of reach.
The Nittany Lions' march towards ten wins continues next week when they hit the road to face Rutgers at 3:30.
Penn State ran over Maryland on the way to it's eighth win of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State football takes on Maryland this weekend at Beaver Stadium. As the season winds to a close, what’s going on in recruiting? Is this a big weekend with a regional foe like the Terrapins? Or will it be a quiet November contest dampened by the rain? Recruiting insider Ryan Snyder joins the BWI Daily to discuss that and give you his best bets of the weekend. Subscribe to the BWI Daily Edition, so you don’t miss the show! https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK
Host Thomas Frank Carr starts the show with a developing story this week with a Penn State official visit. Late-rising prospect out of Georiga, Cameron Wallace, is visiting Happy Valley this weekend for his first official visit. Snyder discusses what he knows about the player and Penn State’s interest level in the Mont Vernon native. Then, he discusses how the number of official visits remaining and the timeline before signing day play into this decision.
Next, they delve into the list of prospects coming for the game on Saturday. Is it a deep list of talent? The weather has been rainy this weekend, and Snyder discusses if that is a factor in players attending the game. He highlights the primary group of players attending Saturday but then focuses on the class of 2024 and edge defender Darien Mayo.
Lastly, Snyder discusses his conversation with four-star receiver Ryan Wingo. The top-50 prospect in the Class of 2024 visited Penn State this fall, and Snyder had a chance to ask Wingo how Penn State stacks up to his other top schools.
Then, it’s time for Ryan Snyder’s Best Bets. Today’s action includes:
North Carolina (+3.5) at Wake Forest Kansas (+3.5) at Texas Tech TCU (+7) vs. Texas Maryland (+10.5) vs. Penn State
After giving his plays for the week, Snyder and T-Frank finish the show previewing the game against Maryland and the pivotal matchups that will help decide the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State football takes on Maryland Saturday at 3:30, and Blue White Illustrated is getting you ready for the game with the official Penn State vs. Maryland preview. Host Thomas Frank Carr fills in for Sean Fitz and Nate Bauer returns to give you his thoughts on practice and the upcoming game. Subscribe to the BWI Daily Edition on YouTube, so you don't miss the show!
T-Frank and Fitz start the show by discussing what they saw at Penn State's open practice on Wednesday evening. Bauer oversaw the defensive observations this week and reported what he did and, most importantly, who he didn't see at practice Wednesday evening. Bauer also noted a specific tonal shift with the practice this week. He attributes that to a late-season effort for engagement from the coaching staff.
Next, they shift to the offense and discuss what T-Frank saw with the offensive line, where he spent most of his time. First, he discusses what he saw from right tackle Caedan Wallace, coach Phil Trautwein, and freshman left tackle Drew Shelton when he was observing the evening's proceedings. From there, they discuss the state of the offensive line with the news this week about Landon Tengwall's surgery, Hunter Nourzad's announcement, and Olu Fashanu's absence.
T-Frank has some thoughts about the narrative of Fashanu as a top-10 draft pick and his reservations about that reality coming true in the spring. In addition, he discusses facts he found when researching younger offensive linemen entering the league and other factors that he thinks others are ignoring in the evaluation.
After discussing Penn State head coach James Franklin's post-practice comments, they dive into the preview of Maryland. First, T-Frank discusses what he's seen on film from the Terps and how which key matchups he thinks will determine the game on Saturday. Next, they discuss the Maryland passing game and how T-Frank thinks Taulia Tagovailoa's injury affects him during games. Penn State isn't the only team with an offensive line in flux, either. They discuss Maryland's issues at center and how Wisconsin neutralized the passing game last week in Maryland's loss to the Badgers. Finally, check out the podcast to hear why he thinks screens are such an important part of the upcoming game.
Next, they discuss the defense and how that unit can attack Penn State. T-Frank labels freshman linebacker Jaishawn Barham "Maryland's Abdul Carter." Finally, they give their game predictions for Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Finally, Blue White Illustrated delivers the show that Penn State basketball fans have been asking for repeatedly. Host Thomas Frank Carr sits with basketball reporter Nate Bauer, and the two discuss Penn State hoops to prepare you for the 2022-23 season. Bauer delivers insight into recruiting, NIL, the season, and more. Subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated podcast feed to get this audio-exclusive content.
Under head coach Micah Shrewsberry, the Nittany Lions are heading on an upward trajectory in recruiting. The team has secured back-to-back top 30 classes and has a collection of talent on the floor that Bauer thinks will perform well. They start the show by discussing the recruiting class that signed this week, which consists of four-star stretch four Carey Booth, combo guard Logan Imes and shooting guard Braeden Shrewsberry. Bauer breaks down each player’s game and what they bring to the class. Then, he chronicles the path of Shrewsberry and Imes to Penn State and how he thinks both are undervalued in the recruiting landscape.
Next, he discusses Booth and the player’s top-50 potential. How high is the ceiling, and what will it take to get there? Finally, Bauer and T-Frank discuss the Penn State legacy’s abilities.
Lastly, they finish the recruiting discussion by looking at the misses in the class and the areas to improve. Bauer points to the Penn State staff’s ability to identify top talent before others in the industry but highlights the inability to land those players. He also shares what he knows about the NIL situation at Penn State. T-Frank digs into what he knows about the big picture of where Penn State football is, how basketball fits into the picture at Penn State, and in the national landscape.
Next, they move on to the current Penn State team, and it’s DNA. Bauer is very high on the team, led by veteran Jalen Pickett. The veteran basketball reporter has high praise for Pickett’s game and thinks that he’s in line for potential postseason awards. Bauer also shocks T-Frank with a prediction about the 2022-23 basketball team. They discuss the strengths of the team and the potential weaknesses that will hinder them during portions of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State football takes on Maryland this weekend in what many consider the last true test of the season. To prepare fans for Saturday, reporter Greg Pickel and host Thomas Frank Carr will discuss James Franklin’s comments from Tuesday and give their thoughts on the game this weekend. Subscribe to the BWI Daily Edition, so you don’t miss the show! https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK
This week’s biggest news for Penn State football is that starting left guard Landon Tengwall had an unspecified surgery and is out for the remainder of the year. What does this do to the Penn State offensive line? Pickel and T-Frank discuss that and how the team has responded in his absence. The duo discusses the depth at the offensive line, the rash of injuries and how they may have come at the right time in the season.
Part of that conversation is the recent news about Cornell transfer Hunter Nourzad, who made an announcement Tuesday morning. T-Frank and Pickel react to the statement and what it means for the team. They discuss the role of offensive line coach Phil Trautwein as well. Finally, T-Frank wants to know if Penn State can sustain this offensive line success with projected departures that could happen this offseason.
Next, they dig into the upcoming game against Maryland. What type of foe does Penn State face? Pickel and T-Frank differ in what they see in the Terps, but they come to a similar conclusion. They discuss the play of Taulia Tagovailoa and the injuries that Maryland is dealing with on offense.
They’ll also discuss how the defense has performed and what unexpected things Maryland might try on Saturday. Next, they touch on the regionality of the game and the recruiting implications that Saturday could bring. Lastly, they take a step back to get Pickel’s view of the Penn State season and his thoughts on how the perception of the season sits with fans.
Finally, they’ll discuss the Penn State wrestling season and head coach Cael Sanderson’s season-opening press conference. Pickel will discuss the lineup and informs T-Frank of the new starters that fans should familiarize themselves with before the start of the year this Friday. T-Frank will also get a season outlook from Pickel and what he expects from this group.
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Penn State got a decisive win on Saturday afternoon, winning 45-14 over Indiana on the road in Bloomington. Get the final word on how the Nittany Lions pounced on the Hoosiers with the BWI Live Monday recap show. Join host Thomas Frank Carr and his weekly guests as they discuss the game and take your questions. Subscribe to the BWI Daily Edition on YouTube, so you don't miss the show! https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK As always, T-Frank starts by discussing what he learned in the 48 hours since the game's final whistle. First, he'll touch on the offense, how the game plan worked, and how the team responded. Next, he'll highlight the freshmen that made an impact in the game, including running back Kaytron Allen, offensive tackle Drew Shelton, first-year guard JB Nelson, and quarterback Drew Allar.
Next, he'll shift his focus to the defensive side of the ball. He takes on the challenge of discerning Indiana's scheme and what it lacked, leading to the blowout. He gives credit to the Penn State defenders and discusses which players made an impact during the game. He also breaks down what happened on the second drive of the game that led to Indiana's only meaningful touchdowns. Lastly, he'll briefly preview what he's seen from Maryland so far on film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State football once again responded to a loss with a blowout win. This time they dominated Indiana, scoring 31 points before the start of the fourth quarter on the way to a 45 to 14 route. Penn State's defense gave up a touchdown on the second drive of the game but then shut down the Hoosiers offense for the rest of the game. Join the BWI Live Postgame show to discuss the big win for the Nittany Lions and have your questions answered. https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK
The Penn State defense allowed eight yards after that initial drive before the offense put the game away, and the backups came into the game with seven minutes left in the third quarter. That dominating effort was spearheaded by the Penn State defensive line that knocked starting quarterback Jack Tuttle out of the game while forcing four sacks. In addition, the Nittany Lion run defense smothered Indiana with 15 tackles for loss.
On offense, Kaytron Allen dominated the game for the Nittany Lions, who ran through the Indiana defense with ease. Allen forced multiple missed tackles on the way to 85 yards rushing and three touchdowns to go, with two catches for 72 yards. Allen caught a simple check-down from quarterback Sean Clifford and then weaved through the Indiana secondary to set up a go-ahead touchdown moments later. He finished with three touchdowns to power the Nittany Lions to the blowout.
With a blowout win comes the backup quarterback. Penn State fan's favorite reserve player, Drew Allar, impressed in his 20-plus minutes on the field, throwing two touchdowns, including a strike from the one-yard line to Harrison Wallace. Starter Sean Clifford had an up-and-down day, throwing a bad early interception, but fighting back with several good throws on the run to generate explosive yards to receiver Mitchell Tinsley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State football takes on Indiana Saturday in Bloomington to start the final month of the 2022 season. It's also the final push before the 2023 National Signing Day. So, where does Penn State stand with the remaining prospects on its board? And how does this month work with recruiting? Recruiting insider Ryan Snyder joins host Thomas Frank Carr to discuss. Subscribe to the BWI Daily Edition on YouTube, so you don't miss the show! https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK
Snyder and T-Frank begin the show by talking about how slow the season's final month is for Penn State recruiting. Then, Snyder goes through a list of factors, including some you might not expect, as to why that is. One aspect that has to do with Penn State's already full class. Finally, Snyder breaks down the remaining prospects that Penn State is recruiting and explains where they sit in the bigger picture.
So while things are slow right now, Snyder doesn't want fans to check out just yet. Instead, he highlights the games that he thinks can generate recruiting juice for the last stretch of the season.
After a World Series chat, the pair discuss several hot-button topics circling the Penn State fans sphere this week. They take on the Sean Clifford conversation and the value of the final four games in the 2022 season.
Next, they look outside of Penn State to get Ryan Snyder's Best Bets. This week's game includes the following:
As always, they take the final segment of the show to break down the matchups in the Penn State game against Indiana. Next, t-Frank discusses what he's seen on film from the Hoosiers. They'll also spend a good length of time discussing Penn State's offensive line situation and how that unit can drastically change the game's outcome. Lastly, they give their picks to end the show.
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Penn State football takes on Indiana Saturday in Bloomington to start the final leg of the 2022 season. The Nittany Lions are 6-2 and coming off of a 44-31 loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes at home, finishing the most important three-game stretch of the season 1-2. How will they rebound to finish the season? The BWI Daily Edition goes live to preview the game with the Hoosiers this weekend. Join the show live at 7:30 pm, or check out the replay on YouTube. Join the show as senior Editor Nate Bauer, and publisher Sean Fitz discuss the upcoming game and what they saw at practice this week.
They start the show with where Penn State stands after the loss to Ohio State and the mood around the program this week, especially given the loud calls for starting quarterback Sean Clifford to head to the bench. The duo will discuss how they feel about that situation and what the reality is for Penn State.
Next, they'll get into practice observations from Wednesday night and the state of the offensive line. Which players were absent, and who lined up in the starting roles when the media was viewing practice? They'll discuss that topic and the growing issue up front for the offense.
Next, they'll preview the Hoosiers and how the season is going for Indiana. Fitz and Bauer will preview the offense, which has gone stagnant for Indiana in a five-game losing streak. Finally, they'll address the quarterback situation for head coach Tom Allen's team and if that will make a difference.
Next, they'll examine the defense. What's the issue with Indiana's normally challenging secondary? Next, the team will examine that side of the ball and which players Penn State fans should be wary of on Saturday. Finally, they'll give their predictions for the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State must rally after a crushing fourth-quarter loss to Ohio State last weekend when they travel to Bloomington to face the Indiana Hoosiers. To understand what type of opponent is awaiting the team on Saturday, host Thomas Frank Carr sits down with Zack Osterman of the Indianapolis star on the BWI Daily Edition. They’ll discuss the season for Indiana, the offensive issues, and the reversal of fortune for the Hoosier’s defense. Subscribe to the BWI Daily Edition on YouTube, so you don’t miss the show! https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK
After a 3-0 start, Indiana is now 3-5 and took a five-game losing streak into its bye week to end October. So what has happened with the team? Osterman says the issues start with the offense. The team has failed to score points, putting even more pressure on the defense, which has underperformed. Find out how the situation with first-year offensive coordinator Walt Bell and where the trouble spots are for his offense.
Osterman thinks that the issue has gotten bad enough that starting quarterback Connor Bazelak’s job may be up for grabs coming into this game against the Nittany Lions. He and T-Frank discuss what a quarterback change could mean for the offense and how it operates.
Next, they discuss the situation at receiver, running back, and finally, offensive line. Unfortunately, Osterman doesn’t paint a rosy picture for Penn State’s next opponent.
Defensively, T-Frank has always enjoyed watching head coach Tom Allen’s defense. But this season, something seems to be missing. Despite having the majority of players back for 2022, the unit has underperformed. So what’s the issue? Osterman points to the defining concepts of Indiana’s defense as the problem because certain aspects of the game aren’t happening this season.
Next, they discuss the impact of Cam Jones and his status for this weekend before expanding that conversation to involve the front seven. He says something special is missing from that group, so Osterman and T-Frank discuss the successive impact of that unit affecting the secondary.
T-Frank wraps up the show by asking Osterman what he thinks of Penn State and what he thinks will decide the game’s outcome.
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Recruiting insiders Ryan Snyder and Sean Fitz discuss the list of players that showed up to see Penn State battle Ohio State on Saturday. They also recap the initial reaction from players they've spoken with since. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State football played a tough, close game with Ohio State on Saturday but ultimately fell to the Buckeyes 44-31 at Beaver Stadium. It was another 28-point fourth-quarter collapse for the Nittany Lions against the team from Ohio. Or was it? That’s what the BWI Daily Edition will try to extract from Saturday. Host Thomas Frank Carr and Blue White Illustrated publisher Sean Fitz discuss the game, the major factors that led to Penn State’s loss, and how they ended up losing a game they controlled for three and a half quarters.
They’ll also try to figure out what to do with Sean Clifford’s performance on Saturday. He was responsible for four turnovers that cost Penn State 28 points. Again, was he? They’ll try to parse through the blame game after every tough loss and come to a reasonable resolution.
Fitz and T-Frank will also break down the offensive performance of Penn State and the schemes they used to attack the Buckeyes. Fitz and T-Frank will discuss Parker Washington’s 179-yard performance as well.
Next, they’ll flip to the defense and break down Penn State’s gritty performance that fell apart late in the game. How should you feel after a team gives up 21 points in the final eight minutes? Finally, they’ll go through Ohio State’s performance, the uneven play calling of Ryan Day, and some of Diaz’s mistakes.
Finally, T-Frank and Fitz will try to tackle the bigger-picture questions coming out of the game. Is Penn State closer or further away from its stated goal of competing with Ohio State, given what we saw on Saturday? And are they back to a position of growth after two down seasons in 2020 and 2021?
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Penn State football gave the Ohio State Buckeyes its stiffest test of the season, playing the second-ranked team in the nation deep into the fourth quarter. Tune into the BWI Live Postgame show to discuss the game and find out how it happened. Host Tom Hannfian and film analyst Thomas Frank Carr take your questions. However, a quick-strike three-play drive by Ohio State quarterback CJ Stroud gave the Buckeyes the lead. Then a strip sack by J.T. Tuimoloau set Ohio State up for another score 35 seconds after the first. Tight end Cade Stover broke three tackles on the way to a 24-yard touchdown and a two-score lead. Those four plays were too much for Penn State to overcome. That sequence came after a 13-play 75-yard drive that gave Penn State the lead deep in the fourth quarter. The Lions then responded with a field goal set up by a 27-yard breakout run by freshman runner Kaytron Allen. Up eight, Ohio State stayed aggressive, throwing the ball six times, connecting to Emeka Ebuka 42-yards downfield to set up a Tre'Veon Henderson touchdown run. However, Penn State couldn't overcome the late fourth-quarter deficit. Ohio State wasn't done. Tuimoloau caught an Sean Clifford pass and returned it for a back-breaking touchdown to make the score look more lopsided than it was. The Nittany Lions fall to 6-2 with losses to the Buckeyes and Ohio State. The next game up for Penn State will be a road trip to Indiana next Saturday. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State football takes on Ohio State Saturday at Beaver Stadium. To get fans ready for the full experience this weekend, recruiting insider Ryan Snyder joins host Thomas Frank Carr to discuss the important recruiting elements of the weekend against Penn State’s top home opponent. They’ll also review the reverberating impact of the White Out game and get to Snyder’s Best Bets later in the show. Finally, they’ll wrap up the show discussing the on-field matchups that will determine the game between the two Big Ten East powerhouses. Subscribe to the BWI Daily Edition on YouTube so you don’t miss the show! bit.ly/3KzEcqK
Snyder and T-Frank start the show with some good Penn State news. Snyder placed an RPM pick for Penn State on Friday and he discusses his reasons with T-Frank for why he made the move. If Snyder is right, it’s a great addition for Penn State in the Class of 2024 and might signal an increased relationship with a quality high school program in the region.
Next, T-Frank and Snyder recap the news of the week in Penn State recruiting. Snyder caught up with several prospects that attended the White Out game last Saturday and he shares some of the reaction he got from players and coaches. They discuss defensive end Joseph Mupoyi, linebacker Anthony Speca and Florida receiver Chance Robinson. Snyder has plenty of positive news surrounding Speca and the relationship with St. Thomas Aquinas.
They round out the recruiting discussion with a preview of the players attending Penn State’s matchup with Ohio State on Saturday. Snyder explains why Kyle Altuner is an important player to pay attention to, then updates viewers on the situation with four-star Pittsburgh athlete Quinton Martin. Also, there is a special contingent of players coming from California this weekend, which Snyder details during the show.
Finally, they get to Ryan Snyder’s Best Bets of the week. Here are the official plays, but Snyder adds more during the show to sweeten the pot.
Arizona State (-12) at Colorado Notre Dame (+3) vs. Syracuse Missouri (+4) at South Carolina Ohio State (-14.5) at Penn State
As always, the game of the week is Penn State vs. Ohio State. Snyder admits that he’s struggled with his Penn State picks this year so he and T-Frank discuss the game before he makes his official pick. Tune in to hear what T-Frank thinks of Penn State’s chances on both sides of the ball and where he thinks the game will pivot on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State football faces its toughest test of the season when they host the Ohio State Buckeyes at Beaver Stadium on Saturday. The Nittany Lions held an open practice on Wednesday, and Penn State insiders Nate Bauer and Sean Fitz break all of that down on the BWI Daily Edition. Subscribe to our YouTube channel, so you don’t miss a beat of PSU football coverage. https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK
As always, Fitz and Bauer begin the show discussing Penn State’s open practice on Wednesday evening. The Nittany Lions give the media a short window in which they can view the team’s preparation for that week’s opponent, and the duo gives their impressions of the event. They touch on what they observed from a health standpoint. The offensive line comes into focus as they discuss the health of Landon Tengwall, Caedean Wallace, Nick Dawkins, and others. Will the team need to go to the emergency reserves and play freshmen Drew Shelton and Vega Ioane? They discuss what they saw.
The Penn State offensive line isn’t the only story from yesterday evening. The pair also discuss what they saw from the offense, including the team’s focus on certain passing situations and the health of receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith. Finally, they go over what head coach James Franklin heard and what the media discussed with him after practice.
Then, they break down the upcoming game by discussing Ohio State. They start on the offensive side of the football and go through the weapons at the disposal of quarterback CJ Stroud. One of the bigger changes for the Buckeyes is upfront. Fitz highlights Donovan Jackson, a five-star lineman that he thinks is changing a certain aspect of the offense.
Defensively, they give credit to new coordinator Jim Knowles and his job refocusing the Ohio State defense. What can Penn State fans expect from that side of the ball? They highlight the players at each level of the defense that they think will be a factor in the game.
Finally, they discuss how Penn State can attack and defend the Buckeyes. Which players will come to the forefront? They’ll discuss that and then give their predictions for the game.
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On Saturday, Penn State football faces its most formidable challenge of the 2022 football season when they host the Ohio State Buckeyes at Beaver Stadium. The Buckeyes come into the game undefeated and ranked second in the nation. They’re also one of the country’s most explosive offenses, scoring 40 or more points in every game except week one. To better understand how they’ve done that and what Penn State is facing, Spencer Holbrook joins host Thomas Frank Carr on the BWI Daily Edition. Subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated on YouTube, so you don’t miss the show at 7 pm!
T-Frank and Holbrook begin the discussion with the Ohio State offense and quarterback CJ Stroud. Yes, the numbers are impressive, but how has he played if you extract Stroud from the playmakers around him? That’s the first thing that T-Frank asks Holbrook to understand the Buckeyes’ trigger man better. Next, Holbrook gives his thoughts on how the redshirt sophomore quarterback has played this season and how Penn State will test him.
Before discussing the rest of the offense, T-Frank and Holbrook examine the Ohio State running game, which has come on strong in 2022. Next, T-Frank wants to know the difference for the Buckeyes this season and what Penn State’s defense is facing on Saturday. Miyan Williams and Tre’Veon Henderson provide a potent combination, but according to both analysts, the offensive line is the difference. Hear how Ohio State has re-tooled the front four to make a more cohesive unit up front.
Finally, they discuss what T-Frank thinks makes the Buckeyes click; the receivers. Holbrook details what he knows about the status of Jaxon Smith-Njiba, who is playing through a hamstring injury. They also discuss the play of former Penn State prospect Julian Flemming in his third season with the Buckeyes. The discussion leads T-Frank to ask Holbrook if this group is more talented than the trio last year that featured two top-15 NFL Draft picks.
Finally, they transition to the defense to discuss the impact of new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. What effect has he had on the Ohio State defense? Holbrook and T-Frank describe the differences between the Ohio State team that Penn State faced last season and the team they will see on Saturday. They also dip into the significant changes the team has seen over the previous year relating to scheme and freedom of play from the Buckeyes.
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Host and recruiting insider Ryan Snyder discusses the response by recruits to the White Out game with fellow insider Sean Fitz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State football defeated Minnesota 45-17 on Saturday during the 2022 White Out game. Now that the dust has settled join the BWI Live Monday recap show to discuss how the game went and what it means now. Join the show and ask your questions live on YouTube! https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK
Host Thomas Frank Carr, publisher Sean Fitz, and senior editor Nate Bauer sit down to discuss the game and their thoughts about Penn State's victory. As always, T-Frank wants to know what Fitz and Bauer think now that they've had time to digest and reflect upon the game two days later.
Before the full recap, T-Frank wants to ask everyone a question. Do you only care about big games? He'll explain what he means and then ask the panel and audience for feedback. They'll also be taking questions throughout the night.
From there, they'll discuss the Penn State offense and its offensive outburst on Saturday. How do the trio feel about the performance on Saturday, and do they think it's indicative of things to come? They'll also discuss the individual players that stood out to them in the win.
Sean Clifford earned a Big Ten player of the week award from the same game that the home fans booed him when he was announced as the starting quarterback. What does the panel think about this dichotomy?
Finally, the offensive line is banged up, heading into the season's most crucial game. They'll discuss the implications of the team's injury rash on the right side of the offensive line and how things went on Saturday.
Next, they'll tackle the defense and how that unit performed in the win. The starting unit only gave up one touchdown right before halftime and then bent for another once the game was out of hand in the fourth quarter. Tune in to hear what the panel thinks about the difference between the game against Michigan and Minnesota.
They'll highlight the linebackers as well. Starter Curtis Jacobs played a mammoth game for the defense, leading the team with 14 tackles. But his move to the Sam position came with the emergence of Abdul Carter at the Will linebacker.
Can Penn State keep that group together going forward? They'll discuss that as well.
Penn State took down Minnesota on Saturday night in one of the better outcomes in White Out history. BWI discusses the game live tonight at 8 pm on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State football came out after a crushing defeat to Michigan in a big way. They dominated Minnesota in a blowout win during the 2022 White Out Game. Join film analyst Thomas Frank Carr as he discusses what he saw in the game and how the Nittany Lions finally opened up their offense and found a flow. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube, so you don't miss the show!
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Despite moving the ball in the second quarter, Penn State went into halftime with a 17-10 lead. Minnesota scored a quick touchdown before the half and then got the ball to start the third quarter.
Unfortunately for the gophers, that was as close as it would get. Penn State scored 21 points in the third quarter and raced out to a 38-10 lead to start the final frame.
The offensive resurgence was led by quarterback Sean Clifford, who played the game of his life in front of 107 thousand fans. The senior quarterback rallied from an ugly interception in the first quarter to throw for 295 yards and four touchdowns, completing 74% of his passes.
Offensive coordinator Mike Yurich finally cracked the code for using tight ends. As a result, the offense went to the position early and often. Theo Johnson and Tyler Warren caught 25-plus-yard touchdown passes and were a nightmare all night in the middle of the field.
Penn State avenges its first loss of the season in a big way. Find out how they did it on the BWI Live postgame show following the conclusion of Penn State vs. Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State will host over 100 college football prospects for the annual White Out game this weekend. It is one of the biggest games of the year on the field and has significant implications for the program's future in recruiting. The BWI Daily Edition will discuss both on today's show. Subscribe to the BWI Daily on YouTube so you don't miss it! https://bit.ly/3mudKog
One of the most important players attending on Saturday is a four-star receiver from Roman Catholic high school, Tyseer Denmark. Denmark is one of the top players in Pennsylvania next cycle and announced that he will end his recruitment soon. His top schools include Penn State, Ohio State and others but Snyder says that the list really ends with those two programs.
So, where does Penn State stand in that order? Snyder discusses that to start the show. After he sets that up, T-Frank wants to know how good of an opportunity this is for Penn State to make an impression. With so many players and prospects on the sideline, can Penn State give its best effort this weekend? Snyder weighs the pros and cons of that situation.
After discussing Denmark, T-Frank and Snyder run through important names that Snyder has added to the list since the recruiting show on Tuesday. Those players include Ellis Robinson IV, Kaveon Keys, and more. Check out the show to learn about who those players are and why they're important.
Finally, they get to Ryan Snyder's best bets of the week. Here's this week's group of games.
Ole Miss (+2.5) vs. LSU Purdue (+2.5) at Wisconsin Minnesota (+5) at Penn State
Snyder also sneaks in a bonus play of the week too.
Lastly, they spend the show's final section breaking down Penn State's matchup with Minnesota. What matchups can go in Penn State's favor? Which ones will hurt them? T-Frank broke down the Gophers this week and shares his thoughts.
He also comments on his concerns with the Penn State offense as it's been presented this season. If you want more of his thoughts on those articles, check them out below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State football takes on Minnesota in a must-win game on Saturday. Not only would a win prevent a two-game slide, but it would reverse narratives about Penn State head coach James Franklin's ability to deal with big-game losses. Throw on top of that a showdown with former offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca during the White Out and you have all the makings of a high-pressure game. The BWI Daily Edition will break all of that down on the official game preview show. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube, so you don't miss the show! https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK
Host Nate Bauer and Blue White Illustrated publisher Sean Fitz start the show by discussing the things they saw at Penn State's open practice on Wednesday. Firstly, they share an update on what they saw from quarterback Sean Clifford. The sixth-year senior exited last week's game with an injury and didn't return to the field. Bauer and Fitz give fans their opinions on what Clifford's actions at practice mean. Bauer also discusses what he thinks Franklin meant earlier in the week by saying that Clifford had "earned the right" to start.
From there, they discuss other players with known injuries and how they were at practice, including guard Landon Tengwall. However, one notable absent at practice wasn't injured last week. Next, hear what the duo says about running back Keyvone Lee.
They also discuss Penn State's matchup with Minnesota. Do the Nittany Lions stand a better chance of scoring points against the Gophers? More importantly, can they stop Minnesota's heavy-handed rushing attack?
They'll examine the critical matchups in the game and finish with a game prediction to close the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State football has only lost one game but is in the middle of an offensive slump. So what is causing that issue? That's what Thomas Frank Carr, host of the BWI Daily Edition, digs into on Wednesday's show. Subscribe to the BWI Daily, so you don't T-Frank's breakdowns! https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK
T-Frank begins the show discussing something that James Franklin said earlier this season. The show host asked Franklin if he can tell when teams get a read on his offense by a certain week in the season. To hear Franklin's answer check out the show.
From there, T-Frank uses that answer to break the season into two sections and see if he can find a correlation between opponents understanding Penn State's new identity and how they adjust to it. The numbers he found are illuminating.
He looks at the team's top three back to see how their yards-per-carry figures have changed over the season and how the quarterback is affected by that. So from there, he looks at Sean Clifford's play-action numbers to reveal how things have changed as the season has worn on and teams get more information about Penn State.
Part of play-action passing is getting athletes in space to break tackles and make plays. So, T-Frank dissects the number of broken tackles by Penn State athletes from the first and second parts of the season. Again, the numbers tell a very illuminating story.
Finally, he talks about the reasons behind these figures. Why is Penn State's output waning over time? He discusses offensive space, threats on the field, and the ever-elusive 'balance.'
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It’s White Out week for the Penn State football team, who is coming off a crushing loss to Michigan in a big game last Saturday. How does that affect recruiting? The BWI Daily Recruiting Show discusses the new On300 for the Class of 2024 and the White Out list on today’s show. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube, so you don’t miss the show! https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK
Everything affects recruiting, but no single thing will win you or lose a group of players. So how do you measure the impact of the loss to Michigan? Host Ryan Snyder and Blue White Illustrated publisher Sean Fitz discuss that idea to start the show. For Fitz, the discussion isn’t about losing to Michigan; it’s about a larger narrative around the program he examines.
However, individual cases can change the balance of one situation or another. For Snyder, he finds Anthony Speca’s recruitment fascinating now that the four-star linebacker will visit Michigan and Penn State in back-to-back weeks. He even discusses who he thinks the leader for Speca’s services is at this point.
The White Out isn’t the only list this week. The On300 for the Class of 2024 got an update this week, and the next crop of talent heading into college football is crystallizing. Some interesting players that intrigued Fitz and Snyder include interior lineman Liam Andrews and tackle Kevin Haywood, among others.
It wasn’t all good news for Penn State prospects, though. Players like Quinton Martin and Dominic Nichols dropped in the rankings, which should surprise most recruiting fans. However, Snyder spoke to Charles Power, the recruiting director for On3, about most of Penn State’s prospects and gave the reasons behind the drop for critical prospects.
Finally, the duo discusses the White Out list. While they don’t dive into each name, they do examine five names each that they think are exciting players to watch this weekend. Some players include Quince Orchard pass rusher Jaylen Harvey and defensive end Brian Robinson out of Ohio. Fitz also highlights a contingent of offensive linemen from the Buckeye state coming to the game. Throughout the show, they also highlight players that should be on commitment watch before, after, or during the big recruiting weekend.
Show rundown
00:00 Show intro 01:40 Michigan loss and effect on recruiting 05:20 Anthony Speca 08:10 On300 List for Class of 2024 20:20 White Out Visitor List
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Still not done venting? The BWI Daily Monday show is here for Penn State fans to discuss the team's first defeat of the season. Now that we're 48 hours removed from the 41-17 defeat, what context does Blue White Illustrated have to share on the game? Join host Thomas Frank Carr and senior Editor Nate Bauer as they discuss the game and take your questions. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube, so you don't miss the show! https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK
Bauer, the eternal optimist, looks at the game differently than most fans and joins T-Frank to share his thoughts about how the game went and how it could have been different, save a few costly mistakes. T-Frank will discuss how Blake Corum, the Michigan offensive line and JJ McCarthy found a way to do things that Penn State's offense could not. He'll also give his thoughts on Sean Clifford, Parker Washington, Mitchell Tinsley and the goal line fades that cost the Nittany Lions points on Saturday.
Meanwhile Bauer will share his thoughts on Penn State's propensity to drop the next game following a tough loss in a season. Can the Nittany Lions rebound?
From there, they'll get into a specific discussion about the offense on Saturday and the larger problems that plague the Nittany Lions on that side of the ball.
Next, they'll discuss the defense and how Penn State allowed 418 yards rushing to Michigan in one of the most lopsided defeats in recent memory for Penn State head coach James Franklin.
There will also be plenty of time for your thoughts and opinions. Fans who join the show can interact with the hosts and ask specific questions about the game or the second half of the season. They'll discuss Minnesota, the White Out Game, and if the defense is genuinely susceptible to the Gophers as they were to the Wolverines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State football suffered its first loss of the season, losing 41 to 17, falling with a thud. Penn State gave up over 350 yards rushing in the game. Penn State is now 5-1. Join the BWI Live postgame show on YouTube to discuss what happened in the game. Host Tom Hannifan and film analyst Thomas Frank Carr take your questions and break down the game.
Penn State managed only 14 plays in the first half, compared to Michigan's 50, yet was only down by two scores at halftime. However, two big runs by Michigan blew the game open in the third quarter, where Manny Diaz's defense gave up 168 yards on the ground.
Penn State's offense was overmatched, gaining only 22 yards rushing from its trio of runners before the game script was out of hand. However, quarterback Sean Clifford was good on the day, hitting several passes on third down to Mitchell Tinsley and a 48-yard pass to Harrison Wallace. But the team had very little consistency on offense and couldn't keep up with the Wolverines' onslaught.
The fourth quarter didn't yield better results, with Clifford going down and backup Drew Allar finishing the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
While Penn State football takes on Michigan this weekend for a critical game on the schedule, next's week's home game is the biggest recruiting game of the season. The 2022 White Out list is already shaping up, and recruiting insider Ryan Snyder dishes out the information fans want to know about the upcoming batch of recruits.
However, Snyder and show host Thomas Frank Carr start with the Friday night trip that Snyder is taking to watch more Penn State football prospects. Snyder is staying local this week, traveling to Lancaster to see Nittany Lion tight end commit Joey Schlaffer to face offensive line prospect Deyvid Palepale. The 6-2 305-pound offensive line prospect is an up-and-coming player in the state that Penn State recently offered. As always, Snyder will share player highlights next week.
Next, they dip into the witeout recruiting list. They touch on the linebacker group that will come to the game next Saturday, which is something Snyder and Blue White Illustrated publisher Sean Fitz discussed on Tuesday. Aaron Chiles, Anthony Speca and the rest of the 2024 linebackers make up a deep and talented group of players. Snyder starts with that group before covering running backs and the offensive line.
Beyond position groups, individual players stand out as well. Top-170 defensive end Brian Robinson will visit next weekend, as well as top-15 wide receiver Ryan Wingo. While it's always a strong list of prospects, next weekend's White Out list is shaping up to be a star-studded group of players, including Quinton Martin and Omilio Agar.
Finally, T-Frank and Snyder break down Ryan Snyder's Best Bets for week seven of the college football season. Here are the games Snyder is picking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State takes on Michigan Saturday in Ann Arbor for the biggest game of the 2022 season so far. Senior Editor Nate Bauer and publisher Sean Fitz discuss the game, the DNA of both teams and give a final prediction. They'll also provide observations of what happened at Penn State practice this week.
Fitz and Bauer start with a conversation about the game's overarching themes. How important is this game for the season and the narrative about this team? They'll also dive into how close the series between Penn State and Michigan has been under Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh and Penn State's head man James Franklin.
Next, they discuss what they saw at practice this week. Penn State held an open practice on Wednesday, and some important advances in the situation surrounding tight end Tyler Warren, receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith and offensive lineman Hunter Nourzad. They'll also give their impressions of the tone around the practice and Franklin this week. Bauer also digs into one of Franklin's comments about "big boy football" that they'll have play this weekend.
That conversation about playing a Big Ten-style game this weekend morphs into a discussion about what Penn State wants to be versus what they are right now. Bauer and Fitz discuss the archetypes of teams that the Nittany Lions face and which one they would most like to resemble. Where do they land on that spectrum this year? The duo explains.
Finally, they discuss the Michigan Wolverines and what Penn State faces on Saturday. They describe the overall personality of the Wolverines and what they've done this season. Next, Fitz dives into the numbers for the Michigan offense and discusses the major players that make an impact, including JJ McCarthy and Blake Corum. They also have a conversation about the nature of the Michigan offense and how they have been able to get the game script they want all season long. With Penn State playing a similar brand of football this season, something will have to give on Saturday.
They close the show with keys to the game for a Penn State victory and a prediction from each analyst. Fitz discusses the Nittany Lions pass rush and how he thinks Manny Diaz will attack that team. Next, Bauer highlights the showdown of the run defense against Corum. They hit on the matchups that will matter on defense before giving game picks to close the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
To help Penn State fans get a better sense of what the Nittany Lions face on Saturday, host of the BWI Daily Edition Thomas Frank Carr is joined by a special guest on the show. Clayton Sayfie, reporter for The Wolverine, joins the show to discuss the team and the game in depth. They’ll cover JJ McCarthy’s progression as a second-year quarterback, the strengths and weaknesses of the offense, and the defense’s ability to get pressure this season. Subscribe to the BWI Daily Edition on YouTube so you don’t miss an episode of the show.
T-Frank and Sayfie start with Wolverines, starting quarterback JJ McCarthy. What has Sayfie seen from him this season and how did the season start for the team at that position? They discuss McCarthy’s ascendence, an offseason injury that changed his trajectory this year and his development as a passer. What sort of player will Penn State face on Saturday?
While McCarthy has been very good at what he’s been asked to do, can he take his game to another level against Penn State? Sayfie and T-Frank discuss the nature of the Wolverine’s offense, it’s strengths and weaknesses and where McCarthy needs to take the next step. They also discuss how Penn State’s defense will present unique challenges that the team hasn’t faced this year.
Next, they discuss the offensive line for Michigan. T-Frank called them ‘average’ earlier this week so Sayfie is here to defend the Michigan front-five’s play this year. They talk about that unit’s play through the Big Ten schedule so far and how injuries have affected the group this season.
After spending an extensive amount of time on the offense, they shift to the Michigan defense and what the Penn State offense will see on Saturday. They start up front with Mazi Smith and Mike Morris, the defensive tackle and edge rusher that lead the unit. How important are they and how well does Michigan use that duo? Sayfie and T-Frank discuss how the Wolverines deploy the defensive line and which players fans need to be aware of on Saturday.
Lastly, they take a look at the Michigan secondary and what Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford will throw against this weekend. Are they capable of taking the ball away? They discuss the talent of the unit and how they’ve replaced Daxton Hill who now plays in the NFL. They close out the show with a some prediction and discussing how close this game feels.
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Penn State football was off last week, meaning the coaching staff had a chance to get out on the road and do extensive recruiting. It also meant that recruiting insider Ryan Snyder had a chance to travel to watch several commits in action. That's the topic of discussion on today's episode of the BWI Daily Edition: Recruiting Show. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube, so you don't miss the show! https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It’s Michigan week for Penn State football. Join host Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor Nate Bauer, as they discuss the upcoming contest with the Wolverines on Saturday afternoon. They’ll be broadcasting live on YouTube and taking your questions about the upcoming game. Join in the action and subscribe to Blue White Illustrated! https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK
Penn State is 5-0 and enters this weekend’s game as the tenth-ranked team in the nation. They head to Ann Arbor to face a familiar foe in the Wolverines, who are also undefeated and rank 4th in the nation. So what should you expect from the game? T-Frank, Blue White Illustrated’s film analyst, has watched the game film and has his thoughts ready to share. He and Bauer will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the Nittany Lions on Saturday.
The game against Michigan starts a three-game series that fans have anticipated since the release of the 2022 schedule. Coming through against the Wolverines with a win on the road wouldn’t just be a statement win for head coach James Franklin but would turn up the heat on a potential run at significant post-season play. After heading to Ann Arbor, Penn State hosts Minnesota and Ohio State for back-to-back home games that will define the season for the Nittany Lions.
Can they get through the game up north with a win? Get intel on the situation by tuning into the BWI Daily Monday live show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State football coaches are crisscrossing the east coast of America this week to check out critical recruits in the class of 2023 and beyond. On the BWI Daily Edition, recruiting insider Ryan Snyder gets fans up-to-date on where those visits are and which players the Lions are targeting. He'll also share his impressions of what the 2023 corner commit Zion Tracy's coach had to say about the 6-0 cornerback. Subscribe to the BWI Daily, so you don't miss an episode! https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK
Host Thomas Frank Carr and Snyder start the show by discussing the critical targets that Penn State visited on Thursday of the bye week. Some players, like four-star receiver Noah Rogers and linebacker Kaveion Keys, are committed elsewhere, but the staff still believes in keeping in contact lest anything should happen. Many names are familiar to Penn State recruiting fans, but Snyder shares several new prospects, including a new quarterback prospect for 2024.
Snyder also discusses his plans to see Penn State commits Anthony Donkoh and Alex Birchmeier play in Virginia tonight.
Next, T-Frank and Snyder discuss the Friday visits that Penn State coaches are taking today. Several high-profile names emerged from the conversation, including five-star defensive end Keon Keeley. With limited time this week and many prospects to visit, T-Frank is curious why Keeley is getting a visit, despite his five-star status. Snyder discusses if the Lions had a previous relationship with the Berkeley Prep pass rusher.
After wrapping up the travel schedule for the coaching staff, Snyder discusses his interview with Ernest Anderson, the head coach at St. Thomas More. Anderson is the head coach of Zion Tracy, Penn State's surprise 2023 commit at cornerback. Snyder discussed his impressions of the conversation and got more information about what Tracy is as a player and a person. Finally, T-Frank gives his impressions from the article and shares his thoughts on Tracy from the brief film he's watched of the cornerback commit. Tracy plays IMG academy Friday night, which should be available for fans that want to watch the game on YouTube.
Lastly, Snyder takes you through his best bets of the week in college football. This week's action includes:
UNLV (+6) at San Jose State Purdue (+3) at Maryland Virginia Tech (+14.5) at Pitt TCU (-6) at Kansas Auburn (+30) at Georgia Texas A&M (+23.5) vs. Alabama
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It's Penn State's bye week, which is a great time to catch up on some mail. Today, the BWI Daily Edition answers questions from members of the Lions Den message forum on the show to see what fans are thinking about at the midway point in the 2022 season. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube, so you don't miss the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Penn State football team's bye week comes nearly midway through the season after a 5-0 start. So, with the deep plunge of the Big Ten schedule ahead, it's a good time to look back and evaluate how the first half of the season went. That's what host Thomas Frank Carr and reporter Greg Pickel will do on today's BWI Daily Edition. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated so you don't miss any action. https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK
T-Frank and Pickel start the show discussing what transpired Tuesday night at James Franklin's post-practice press conference. After defensive tackle Coziah Izzard made his season debut against Northwestern, the obvious question then becomes the status of defensive end Smith Vilbert. Both players sat out the first month of the season, and Franklin announced yesterday that Vilbert would not play this season. What impact does that have on the Penn State defensive line? Pickel and T-Frank discuss that topic before discussing what Izzard brings to the table at defensive tackle now that he's returned.
Next, they discuss their general impressions of the team over five weeks. Pickel gives his thoughts on how the offensive identity has shaped through the first half of the season and what he thinks they need to be going forward. Then T-Frank asks for his impressions of Manny Diaz's defense now that Pickel has seen it in-depth. Next, they discuss that side of the ball and T-Frank gives stats he found interesting when researching how the team compares to last season's 5-0 start.
Then, they discuss which players performed the best on offense and defense through the first half of the season. Next, they review the players that need to elevate their play or contribute more in the upcoming critical three-game stretch of Big Ten opponents.
Lastly, they review the wrestling schedule release earlier this week and talk about Bo Nikal's rise through the UFC ranks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State football is on a bye, but the team is still hard at work getting better for the second half of the 2022 season. In recruiting, the team is using this week to visit important players and commits. The BWI Daily Recruiting show discusses that and the recruiting weekend visitors from Northwestern. Subscribe to the BWI Daily Edition on YouTube, so you never miss the show. https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK
Recruiting insider and host Ryan Snyder starts the show discussing the Northwestern visitor list with Sean Fitz, publisher of Blue White Illustrated. They go through the important players that made the trip to Happy Valley, including Jaylen Harvey, Eric Lee, and Rodney Lora, whom they discussed last week. Hear what they had to say about the impression Lora made and how the visit went for those recruits on a lousy weather day.
Next, they dig into the Penn State coaching travel schedule. The Nittany Lions have augmented the bye week schedule this year, which Fitz describes. After that, he and Snyder discuss which coaches will visit players this week, including several essential prospects committed to other schools. Can Penn State flip Cam Seldon? They detail which coaches will see Seldon and what other important players will take priority this upcoming weekend.
The conversation about Seldon and West Virginia commit Rodney Gallagher spins into a discussion about the coaching movement in college football, with several coaches already losing their jobs this past weekend.
Lastly, Snyder and Fitz discuss a recent update by On3 national recruiting reporter Chad Simmons. Simmons caught up with key uncommitted prospects in the Northeast region. Where does Penn State stand with left tackle Samson Okunlola? They dive into Simmons' update to find out which players in New England the Nittany Lions have a realistic shot with.
00:00 Show intro 01:40 Northwestern visitor list 08:20 Coaching bye week travel 11:16 Running back priority in the 2023 cycle? 13:00 National coaching firings 16:25 Northeast prospects interested in Penn State
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Get the final word on Penn State’s 17-7 win over Northwestern on the BWI Daily Edition tonight at 8 pm. Host Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor Nate Bauer discuss how the offense and the defense performed in the wet, sloppy conditions at Beaver Stadium Saturday. They’ll also take your questions live on YouTube! Join the show at eight and subscribe to the channel, so you don’t miss the show. As he does each Monday, T-Frank starts the show by asking Nate what he’s learned since the game on Monday. Whether it’s a change in perspective, new insight from a second watch, or information from players after the game, Bauer brings a new spin to the show each week. Today, they’ll discuss how the Nittany Lions fared on Saturday. After discussing Bauer’s opening thoughts, T-Frank will give his. First, he wants to discuss the defense and its performance against Northwestern on Saturday. Were the Nittany Lions as dominant as they seemed during the game? Blue White Illustrated’s film analyst will give you his impressions of the group and which players stood out during his observations. He’ll highlight PJ Mustipher, Hakeem Beamon and freshmen Dani Dennis-Sutton and Abdul Carter. Next, they’ll run down the major storylines that came out of the game Saturday, many of which deal with the offense. They’ll discuss the running back’s performance, the major moments that changed the game. Can Penn State continue to sustain success if Nick Singleton’s struggles continue? Has he hit a freshman wall? Of course, starting quarterback Sean Clifford. The sixth-year signal caller created plenty of division and discussion based on Saturday’s 10-20 completion performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It was a wet, sloppy game for Penn State football, who defeated the Northwestern Wildcats 17-7 despite turning the ball over five times. Join film analyst Thomas Frank Carr as he discusses what happened during Penn State's rain-soaked matchup and discuss the major storylines coming out of the game. T-Frank will also take questions from fans who join him live on YouTube. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube, so you don't miss the postgame show. https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK
The Penn State defense came to play, limiting the Wildcats to less than 300 yards of offense while forcing three turnovers of its own. At times, the Nittany Lion's defense struggled with two penalties by freshman defenders Dani Dennis-Sutton and Abdul Carter that extended a drive for the Wildcats that nearly ended in a touchdown. Despite that, the Lions held firm on a fourth-down quarterback sneak from the one-yard line.
Once again, the star of the game for the Penn State offense was freshman running back Kaytron Allen. Despite not playing in the first half, Allen nearly ended the game as the team's leading rusher. The reason was that fellow freshman Nick Singleton lost two fumbles and a third that was called off for a stop in forward momentum. However, Allen fumbled late in the fourth quarter that gave Northwestern life again. Penn State heads into the bye week 5-0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State fans are always looking for the next great Penn State player, and the Nittany Lions coaching staff could be hosting that player this weekend. Recruiting insider Ryan Snyder joins the BWI Daily Edition every Friday to recap the week in Penn State recruiting and give a preview of the players visiting Happy Valley for the game the next day. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube, so you don't miss the show! https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK
To start the show, host Thomas Frank Carr brings up a fresh news topic on Friday. The Nittany Lions offered several players scholarships late in the week, and Snyder reviews who they are and what fans need to know about them right now. Of course, the most notable player would be 2024 running back Jordan Marshall.
Next, they discuss the confirmed visitor list coming to Saturday at the Penn State vs. Northwestern game. Snyder was busy this week tracking down prospects and confirming which players planned to attend the game, which he shares with T-Frank. Several notable players include Bishop McDevitt wide receiver Rico Scott, fast-rising defensive lineman Rodney Lora, and several 2024 offensive line prospects that Penn State is trying to amass with current commit Cooper Cousins.
Next, they get to the main event, Ryan Snyder's best bets! Each week, Blue White Illustrated's budding sharp picks several games to bet on and gives the audience his plays that week. So here's the recap for the upcoming week in college football.
Washington (-3.5) at UCLA Iowa State (-3) at Kansas Jayhawks East Carolina (-8) at South Florida Penn State (-25.5) vs. Northwestern Northwestern (+25.5) at Penn State
As always, the featured game of the week is the Penn State game. As usual, Snyder doesn't like the odds on the game but gives his best assessment of what fans who want to bet on the Nittany Lions game should do. From there, he and T-Frank discuss the game and how they think things will play out. T-Frank watched the Northwestern offense and defense this week and came away with distinct impressions about what they do on both sides of the football.
First, he shares what he knows about the Northwestern running and passing games. Next, he and Snyder discuss the Northwestern defense, and T-Frank discusses why the Wildcats have given up so many yards and big plays.
Show Rundown:
00:00 Show Intro 01:35 New Penn State offers 04:40 Northwestern visitor list 15:40 Ryan Snyder's Best Bets 27:00 Northwestern film review Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State faces Northwestern on Saturday to start the remainder of the 2022 Big Ten schedule. To get fans ready for the game, senior editor Nate Bauer hosts the BWI Daily Edition with publisher Sean Fitz to preview the upcoming contest. Part of that preview is a look back at the week in Penn State football to review where the Nittany Lions stand heading into the game.
This week the news, while subtle, was significant. There have been rumors that starting quarterback Sean Clifford would not play this weekend, and backup Drew Allar would get the start. While Fitz and Bauer don't have anything concrete to report, they have noticed odd things happening around that story. So they discuss the situation before moving on to practice observations.
Bauer starts open practice observations with what he and Fitz saw of Clifford during the 20 minutes of open availability. Next, they discuss the players with known injuries this week, including tight end Tyler Warren and interior lineman Hunter Nourzad. That conversation gets context from James Franklin's comments after practice, as does the situation with defensive tackle Coziah Izzard. They discuss how the tone has changed around Izzard and defensive end Smith Vilbert, both of which haven't been available to start the season.
Next, they review where the team stands coming out of non-conference play and reflect on the lessons they learned playing Central Michigan last weekend. Naturally, that leads into the preview of Northwestern. It's been a tough start to the season for the 1-3 Wildcats, with three straight home losses. Bauer and Fitz discuss the team's shortcomings and how they have an unusual identity this season compared to the traditional Northwestern plan of attack.
Finally, they put all of this in context with Penn State's upcoming bye week and then give their score predictions for the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The first month of the Penn State football season is in the books, and its time to take stock of where the team stands heading into conference play on Saturday against Northwestern. So, host Thomas Frank Carr does that. He gives you five offensive and defensive players whose stock has gone up and the handful of players whose stock has gone down. Subscribe to the BWI Daily Edition, so you don't miss an episode! https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK
Penn State's offense hasn't been lights-out but several players have taken a significant step forward during the first month of the 2022 season. T-Frank starts his list with an unlikely pair of players that many fans might think should be higher. See why he has Nick Singleton, and Kaytron Allen listed fifth.
Next, he heads to the offensive line for a player that has changed the way that Penn State runs the football, thanks to his effectiveness in specific situations. While this player isn't playing the best football among the starting offensive linemen, his presence is essential for the success of the running game's health.
While T-Frank focused on the running game to start, the rest of the offensive players will be passing game contributors, starting with number three. Check out the show to see which player has exceeded the high expectations from the offseason to land on the list.
The second player on the list shouldn't surprise fans who have been hoping to see him play for over a year.
Finally, T-Frank highlights the breakout player of the Penn State offense through the first month of the season, the freshmen excluded. This player has finally realized his abilities on offense and has played a pivotal role in several wins this year.
After discussing the players whose stock has gone down, T-Frank switches to the defense.
He starts with another freshman who is making an impact for the Nittany Lions now that his exceptional talents are beginning to shine through.
From there, he highlights Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter. The freshman didn't have the same expectations in the preseason as his classmates at running back, but T-Frank has a different reason for keeping him lower on the list.
Next, T-Frank transitions to the secondary to highlight one player who has been making splash plays for the Nittany Lions routinely this year. From there, he targets an entire position.
Lastly, T-Frank highlights the breakout player of the defense and the entire team. Check out the show to find out which player that is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hear the final word on Penn State's 33-14 victory over Central Michigan on the BWI Daily Edition. The BWI Daily is live every Monday at 8 pm to discuss the previous game and take your questions! Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK
Host Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor Nate Baur sit down for a conversation about where Penn State stands one month into the season after a frustrating offensive performance against a MAC opponent. Penn State turned the ball over three times on defense and picked up a muffed punt but didn't manage to pull away from Central Michigan until the fourth quarter. T-Frank and Bauer will discuss their impression of the game and what happened to keep Penn State from running away with the game.
But it wasn't all bad. Bauer and T-Frank will discuss freshman Kaytron Allen's performance, gaining 111 yards on only 13 carries and breaking seven tackles along the way. They'll also discuss the state of the Penn State running back room one month into the season.
Defensively, Penn State stymied Central Michigan and, once again, batted away over ten passes. They'll discuss the standout players and progress that the Nittany Lions have made since week one. T-Frank will highlight freshman Dani Dennis-Sutton's progression and why he thinks that the five-star defensive end deserves to see more playing time during meaningful game action.
Lastly, they'll discuss the special teams situation and the duality of what's going on with Penn State's third unit. They'll highlight the punting prowess of Barney Amor and the field goal kicking concerns that Penn Sate faces this year.
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Once again, Penn State struggled to blow out a MAC team at home early but eventually got it done against Central Michigan 33-14. Check out what happened on the BWI Live postgame show with Thomas Frank Carr: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK
Penn State got to a hot start with a 14-0 lead against Central Michigan in the first quarter but stagnated in the second, allowing the Chippewas to get 14 points and only scoring another touchdown. However, the Nittany Lions kept chopping wood, getting another touchdown in the third and another in the fourth before putting in backup quarterback Drew Allar. Penn State also struggled to overcome penalties that killed drives in the middle of the game.
The Nittany Lions benefitted from four Central Michigan turnovers, including a muffed punt that set up a go-ahead touchdown. However, the Penn State secondary came to play with two interceptions and more than ten pass breakups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Friday on the BWI Daily Edition means Ryan Snyder stops by to give the audience his weekend best bets in college football. But Snyder is also Blue White Illustrated's recruiting insider so he'll drop knowledge on this week's news and preview the upcoming recruiting visitors for Central Michigan. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube, so you don't miss the show!
Snyder joins host Thomas Frank Carr, who starts the show by asking Snyder about an important new recruiting offer for 2023. Penn State is still looking for players at several positions, including defensive end, offensive tackle, and receiver. That last position is in flux for the Nittany Lions, and Snyder fills T-Frank in on a new player Penn State is targeting. Hear from Snyder to learn more about Taeshawun Lyons. Finally, Snyder highlights another offer this week at one of those critical positions in Keyshawn Blackstock.
The list of visitors for Central Michigan is short, but important players are visiting this weekend. Snyder goes through the top recruits visiting on Saturday before he and T-Frank transition to the next topic.
Snyder chooses one recruit each weekend to see in person, and this week, he's headed to Pittsburgh to check out five-star athlete Quinton Martin. Snyder says that the 2024 running back is the prize of not just this class but possibly multiple years. But will any Penn State coaches join him this weekend? Snyder gives T-Frank the rundown of where the staff is headed on Friday night and which recruits they'll see play.
Finally, Snyder and T-Frank get into the show's main event, Ryan Snyder's Best Bets. Here is the action for this weekend that Snyder has targeted.
TCU (-2) vs. SMU Eastern Michigan(-6) vs. Buffalo Old Dominion (-4.5) vs. Arkansas State Northwestern (-7) vs. Miami (Ohio) Penn State (-27.5) vs. Central Michigan
Of course, the featured game of the week is always Penn State. This week T-Frank gives a preview of what he saw on film from Central Michigan. He discusses which players and what schemes stood out for the Chippewas and how he thinks Penn State should attack offensively.
While the Nittany Lions didn't need much from the receivers last week, can this group put together a breakout performance against their last MAC opponent? T-Frank and Snyder highlight Parker Washington and the depth players behind him as key factors on Saturday. If they can put together an explosive afternoon, it will be a short day's work for the starters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State faces Central Michigan as a heavy favorite at noon on Saturday. It's the final non-conference game of the 2022 regular season for the Nittany Lions, and to get you ready for the game, Sean Fitz and Nate Baur discuss the game and give you the official Blue White Illustrated preview of the matchup. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube, so you don't miss a show!
It was a week full of events for the Penn State football media, but was it a busy one in terms of news? Fitz and Bauer discuss what they heard and didn't hear this week as Penn State faces their second non-power five opponent of the season. Bauer points notes a suspicious lack of questions about the opponent this week that set the tone for how the media talks about this game.
Next, they briefly introduce this week's opponent before discussing their observations of Penn State's practice on Wednesday evening. Fitz and Bauer were on opposite sides of the field, so they give their perspectives on the offense and defense at practice. According to Fitz, one of the most significant differences this week was the tone.
Next, they step back and take a wider look at Penn State through three games of the season and where they think the Nittany Lions stand in the final week before Big Ten play. They discuss the offensive changes this year and how they've experienced Manny Diaz's defense.
The final game of September marks the fourth game of the season and is an appropriate time to examine the freshmen game counts this year. While the players that are integral to the team are obvious, they discuss the other players that have played in two games and those that haven't. How many will get the chance to see the field this weekend?
Lastly, they dive into the Central Michigan film and discuss what they know about the team. Bauer examines the offenses' ability to string together drive and put up points, despite some issues against inferior competition. They highlight Central Michigan's quarterback, running back, and secondary as central figures in the game to come.
Finally, they give their score predictions and preview the events coming up this weekend on YouTube and bluewhiteillustrated.com.
Show Rundown
00:00 Show intro 01:33 Penn State week in review 04:50 Central Michigan overview 05:30 Penn State practice reactions 08:26 Where is Penn State through three games? 17:20 Penn State goals for the weekend 18:37 Freshmen redshirt update 25:04 Central Michigan preview 36:00 Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State's sound defeat of Auburn last Saturday sent a shockwave of activity through the college football ecosystem. Plenty of analysts picked Penn State to win, but no one expected them to dominate the Tigers the way they did. After studying the team through three weeks of the season and listening to the chatter this week, the host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, has a definitive answer as to what that game meant for the Nittany Lions.
Penn State is back
But what does that mean? Is Penn State a national contender now that just put the Big Ten and the rest of the world on notice? Not so fast, T-Frank says. He has a different meaning for how and why the Nittany Lions are "back."
Next, he explains why the freshman class of 2022 is pivotal to keeping Penn State back. First, he describes the two distinct waves of the class and how the first wave of first-year Nittany Lions have already made their presence felt in the first three games. While all eyes are on Nick Singleton, he highlights the future of linebacker Abdul Carter and the path to the highest level of success for Carter in the next month.
The second wave of freshmen, which is larger than the first, will help define Penn State's ceiling as a team. While Dani Denni-Sutton and Zane Durant are the high-profile names of the group, T-Frank focuses first on Omari Evans. The speedy wide receiver nearly made the first wave of players but has been an inconsistent contributor on offense. So the fact that he's on the list surprises T-Frank, and he thinks it says something about the precarious nature of the receiver room this fall.
Lastly, he discusses Allar and his development since arriving in Happy Valley in January. How good has he been, and how far ahead of schedule is the 6-5 freshman? T-Frank gives his thoughts.
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It was a big week for the Penn State football team with a high-visibility win on the road against SEC opponent Auburn. But what does that win do for recruiting? That's the focus of today's BWI Daily Recruiting show. Subscribe to BWI on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3LtYmD3
Host Ryan Snyder and Sean Fitz, two recruiting veterans of the Penn State football beat discuss what transpired over the weekend with Nittany Lions recruiting in the wake of a blowout win. While one win is great, the discussion turns quickly from what happened on Saturday to what it sets up in the future.
However, one player, four-star safety Dakaari Nelson, was at the game this weekend as a guest of the Tigers and spoke with Snyder about his experience on Saturday. The Nittany Lion commit has taken a handful of visits to other schools since committing to Penn State and Snyder asked him about that this weekend. He relays what the Alabama native said and gives his perspective on the situation.
Next, they discuss the recent update of the On300, which had positive and negative movements for the Nittany Lions. Snyder and Fitz discuss te updated rankings and what stands out to them from a Penn State perspective.
They discuss other topics, including which players Snyder has recently seen in person, including five-star lineman Jven Williams. They also break down why both analysts put in a pick for a 2024 prospect to land with Penn State.
00:00 Show Intro 00:50 Auburn win effect on recruiting 08:50 Dakaari Nelson update 12:05 On300 update for Class of 2023 and Jven Williams 17:00 New Penn State commits in On300 20:00 Edwin Joseph official visit 25:50 New RPM Pick for Class of 2024 29:00 Final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Penn State Nittany Lions are 3-0 heading into the final non-conference game of the season against Central Michigan this Saturday. But, before diving into the next week, recap Penn State's latest win on the BWI Daily Edition. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK
Host Thomas Frank Carr discusses Penn State's 41-12 victory over Auburn with Blue White Illustrated insiders Sean Fitz and Nate Bauer live on Monday evening. They'll recap the most important players and storylines emerging From Penn State's second Power Five victory of the year. They'll also take your questions live on the air! Join the show at 8 pm to talk with BWI's experts about the most recent game.
Both panelists agreed that fans and media alike would learn more about head coach James Franklin's squad this past weekend, so T-Frank starts the show with that question. What did they learn about Penn State?
From there, they'll discuss Penn State's newest superstar in freshman tailback Nicholas Singleton. It seems he's already defining the offense for the Nittany Lions, but can he change the program's fate too? From there, they'll discuss the offensive line and the running game as a whole.
Next, they'll discuss Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford's performance against Auburn. Then, the panel will discuss what stood out about the sixth-year senior's work and how the Nittany Lions can replicate that in Big Ten games.
They'll also cover the defense, young standout players, and where the team stands three weeks into the season.
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Penn State football, led by senior quarterback Sean Clifford got a lead early against Auburn and never let go. They defeated the Tigers 38 to 12. Find out how it went down with film analyst Thomas Frank Carr taking you through the game. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK
Penn State football took a major step forward on Saturday with a 41-12 blowout of SEC foe Auburn. The Nittany Lions went into halftime up 14-6, but put on the jets in the third quarter, scoring 17 points, thanks to two explosive runs for freshman superstar Nicholas Singleton. The Nittany Lions offensive line was the star of the day beyond Singleton. Penn State ran for 249 yards in the game.
Tune in to hear the BWI Live postgame show as host Thomas Frank Carr breaks down the blowout victory. He'll go through the players that stood out and who struggled. He'll also go through the moments and schemes that led to Penn State's win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Once again, Penn State recruiting insider Ryan Snyder joins host Thomas Frank Carr for the Friday edition of the BWI Daily. Snyder will run down the recruiting news of the week, including Alabama native and Penn State safety commit Dakaari Nelson visiting Auburn for tomorrow's game. He'll also share his impressions on two interviews he did this week with 2025 top targets Anthony Sacca and Jeff Exinor, before wrapping up today's recruiting info with a look at the receiver situation for 2023.
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They start the show with an update on Nelson, who committed to the Nittany Lions this summer. The four-star safety has taken other unofficial visits since his commitment and will take another visit tomorrow to see the Auburn Tigers. T-Frank asks Snyder if that should worry fans, and Snyder gives his best understanding of the situation.
Next, Snyder discusses his interviews with Sacca and Exinor earlier in the week. Not only does he give his impressions of each player's level of interest in Penn State, but he gives his thoughts on the individuals. Can Penn State land another top McDonough target? And will the legacy player take more visits to Penn State? Finally, Snyder weighs in on the way-too-early 2025 discussion.
Finally, things come closer to home in recruiting with a discussion about the receiver situation in the class of 2023. Penn State is still searching for a player to add to the class, and there's been some movement this week in the form of new offers and potentially renewed interest. One player fans should be familiar with is four-star athlete Cam Seldon. Snyder gives T-Frank an update on the Tennessee commit.
Next, they dive into one of last year's most popular segments, Ryan Snyder's best bets. Snyder, the resident Blue White Illustrated sharp, put together a solid record last season and is back for more. Here are the slate of game this weekend he's picking.
Syracuse (-1) vs. Purdue (12 pm ET on ESPN2) Georgia (-24) vs. South Carolina (12 pm ET on ESPN) Iowa (-23) vs. Nevada (7:30 pm. ET on BTN) Fresno State (+13) vs. USC (10:30 pm on FOX) Penn State (-3) vs. Auburn (3:30 pm ET on CBS)
As always, the Penn State game is the game of the week. Snyder and T-Frank break down what they see in the matchup and give their preview and predictions for the contest.
Show Rundown 00:00 Show Intro 02:14 Dakaari Nelson 05:13 Anthony Sacca and Jeff Exinor 08:30 Penn State 2023 receiver search 15:39 Ryan Snyder's Best Bets 17:50 Syracuse vs. Purdue 20:46 Georgia vs. South Carolina 22:48 Iowa vs. Nevada 25:03 Fresno State vs. USC 28:11 Penn State vs. Auburn 29:35 Game Preview
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Penn State football concludes its home-and-home series with Auburn this Saturday with a trip down to Jordan-Hare Stadium to play the Tigers. Blue White Illustrated publisher Sean Fitz and senior editor Nate Bauer are back to break down the game and give Penn State fans the definitive preview of the matchup.
They start the show with news and notes from Penn State's open practice on Wednesday night. First, they highlight Theo Johnson's return and players participating with the team who were previously injured. Next, they give their thoughts on what they saw from players and coaches at open practice.
After finishing up their discussion about the week in Penn State news, they shift their focus to the upcoming game against Auburn. Fitz starts with his view of the Tigers and what they bring to the field as an opponent. Next, they dive into the offense and highlight transfer quarterback TJ Finley, who starts for Auburn. Fitz has watched the film and thinks that Penn State will have specific opportunities that they haven't so far against this quarterback. With that in mind, Bauer shifts the show's focus to the running game to understand how the Tigers want to attack the Nittany Lions.
Fitz wraps up his thoughts about the offense before Bauer shifts the show's focus to the Penn State offense. It's not a familiar place, but Fitz thinks that Penn State has an advantage in this game's key area. They discuss Nick Singlton's ability to have a follow-up performance to his 179 yards against Ohio and the key receivers that have the chance to make plays based on Auburn's coverage schemes.
Finally, they give their predictions and scores for the game.
00:00 Show intro 01:10 Theo Johnson and injured player update 03:40 Penn State open practice report 06:00 Penn State vs. Auburn preview introduction 07:02 Auburn quarterback and offensive preview 09:35 Auburn running game 14:00 Quarterback comparison and Penn State offensive preview 17:46 Offensive line vs. Auburn defensive front 20:45 Penn State defense keys to victory 27:45 Penn State secondary play against sub-par quarterbacks 29:30 Predictions
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Penn State football takes on Auburn Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium for a non-conference road clash with the Auburn Tigers of the SEC. With that, only one question has been on the mind of Penn State fans heading into the game.
Can Penn State stop the Auburn rushing attack?
Host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, tackles that question on the show to try and demystify the non-conference opponent that most fans are probably unfamiliar with. He discusses the offensive line in depth and shifts his focus to the primary rushing threats in the Tigers' offense.
T-Frank starts by discussing the problem with our collective understanding of the offensive line in football. With no hard statistics to illustrate individual performance, it can be hard to explain to people how well a group of players who cannot touch the ball is performing. Also, he points out a flaw in the media's ability to understand the position. So to describe what he's seen on film, he uses PFF run blocking grades for his evidence.
From there, he goes through each of the Auburn starters that he expects to play against Penn State on Saturday. He gives their performance against San Jose St. from week two and their run blocking grades from last season where applicable. He paints a picture of performance, scheme, and talent for the audience.
Next, he looks at the rushing threat presented by Tank Bigsby, Jarquez Hunter, and backup quarterback Robby Ashford. Then he highlights the explosive play ability of this group and compares the Auburn rushing attack to teams closer to home for the Nittany Lions.
Finally, he shines the light on the Penn State defense tasked with stopping them. Does Penn State have the size and strength up front to stop the Auburn offensive line? Is that even the right question? He concludes on Penn State's chances of limiting Auburn's rushing attack and containing the big-play threats they present. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State recruiting doesn't have much momentum, but that doesn't mean they're stagnant. The BWI Daily Recruiting show is back and better than ever to cover the Nittany Lions' efforts to secure the next generation of athletes. Recruiting veteran Sean Fitz joins Blue White Illustrated insider Ryan Snyder to discuss the latest news. Subscribe so you don't miss Fitz and Snyder! https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK
They start the show discussing Penn State's newest commit, three-star cornerback Zion Tracy. The St. Thomas More post-graduate player committed to the Nittany Lions over the weekend in a quiet move that many casual recruiting fans may not have noticed. Fitz and Snyder detail the rise of Tracy from a likable regional player into a prospect that Penn State had to take seriously. They explain how he ended up in the class of 2023 and what pivotal moment changed him into a pursuable prospect for the Nittany Lions.
Next, they dip into the main event heading into last weekend, the Ohio vistor list. It was one of the most jam-packed lists for a home opener in recent memory, so Snyder and Fitz run down the important names in attendance, including some top-5 players nationally.
From there, they discuss Snyder's recent RPM pick for Maryland native and top-150 edge defender Dominic Nichols. So is the 6-5 Oakdale edge defender going to commit to Penn State soon? Snyder explains why he made a prediction for Nichols and how strongly he feels about it.
Another important event this weekend was the duel between Iowa State commit JJ Kohl, and Penn State commit Jaxon Smolik in Iowa. Snyder attended the game and brought back footage and impressions of the future Nittany Lion quarterback. How did Smolik perform? Snyder explains how the defense he faced made it tough to come away with any hard information.
Finally, the two leaders in Penn State recruiting intel give their thoughts about the class of 2023. Fitz comments on how one decommitment this summer stung more than the rest, and Snyder reviews the positions where Penn State is still fishing for players. Then, they leave the show discussing wide receivers.
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00:00 Show Intro 01:45 Zion Tracy 07:33 Ohio Visitor List 13:20 Dominic Nichols 17:00 Jaxon Smolik 23:50 Class of 2023 overview with Ryan and Fitz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State defeated Ohio 46-10 on Saturday and the BWI Daily Edition is back for one last look back at the game. Host Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor Nate Bauer sit down to discuss the major stories that came out of the game.
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Penn State Freshmen dominate the conversation
While starting quarterback Sean Clifford led the Nittany Lions to the majority of the points on Saturday, it's safe to say the story of the game is the five-star freshmen who made an impact around him. Nick Singleton captured the first 100-yard rushing day in over a year. Meanwhile, 2022 quarterback Drew Allar looked like a lights-out passer in his quarter of action.
How does Penn State handle the building pressure of expectation around its quarterback room? Bauer and T-Frank will discuss that and more.
Beyond that, they'll look at the changes in the receiving room from week one to week two and how that shakeup reflects the optimism or pessimism of the position moving forward.
After two weeks of game time, what do Bauer and T-Frank think of Manny Diaz's defense? They'll discuss the pros and cons of the two performances and how they think things will play out as the season progresses.
They'll also review the performance of linebacker Jonathan Sutherland, a hotly debated player this offseason. Finally, they'll close the show with the last call for questions and some closing thoughts about the first half of September.
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Penn State finally got a decisive victory over an inferior opponent dismantling Ohio 46-10 in the 2022 home opener at Beaver Stadium. While starting quarterback Sean Clifford engineered the victory, freshmen Nick Singleton and Drew Allar are the game's story. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube:
Host Tom Hannifan and film analyst Thomas Frank Carr take you through the game and which players stood out while discussing the major storylines for Penn State this season. They'll discuss Allar and Singleton's breakout performances, who struggled, and more.
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Penn State football takes on Ohio Saturday at noon for the home opener at Beaver Stadium. To get fans ready for the game, the host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, breaks down the five things to watch for in Saturday’s non-conference game. T-Frank has studied the Bobcats and describes their interesting wrinkles and matchups that Penn State can exploit. First, T-Frank looks at the Ohio running game, where he noticed some interesting wrinkles that the Penn State defense hasn't seen recently. He asked head coach James Franklin about that earlier this week and replays that answer on the show. Next, he deconstructs what Franklin said in more detail to explain the advantages of Ohio's pistol formation to the audience.
He brings that up because Penn State struggled last week in run defense at critical times, according to Franklin. With a new wrinkle and a new defensive scheme, the Nittany Lions need to take that step in improvement so they don't get caught flat-footed against Ohio.
Next, T-Frank points out what he saw on the other side of the ball from Ohio in run defense. Then, he explains how he'd attack the linebackers and where he'd "avoid", understanding that Penn State should be dominant in every area of the game.
Third, T-Frank points to the players he'd attack in coverage for Ohio. He has two players in particular that he'd exploit, describing what routes and players he'd use to do it.
The second thing you should watch for comes in the scheme that Ohio runs on offense. Aside from the run game wrinkles, T-Frank identifies the other types of plays Ohio deploys and why.
Finally, he gets to the number one thing that fans should watch on Saturday. Check out the video to see what that is.
T-Frank will also take questions live from the YouTube audience as he gives his five things, giving fans a chance to interact with the show. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube, so you don’t miss any edition of the BWI Daily!
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Penn State football opens its 2022 home game slate on Saturday at Beaver Stadium against Ohio. To get you ready for the game, publisher of Blue White Illustrated Sean Fitz and senior editor Nate Bauer discuss the important storylines heading into the weekend.
Bauer starts the show with the news that Fitz is joining the BWI Daily on Thursdays, moving forward to bring his insider knowledge to the show. The duo wastes no time doing precisely that. Fitz and Bauer start the show discussing what they observed at Penn State's open practice on Wednesday night, including the status of several Nittany Lion defenders who were absent last week in the win against Purdue. They also share what they saw with Jaylen Reed, who was injured in the final drive of the game on Thursday.
Next, they shift gears to what players they're excited to see play on Saturday. Some of them, such as freshman quarterback Drew Allar, made an appearance last week, but Bauer and Fitz are keen to see more. Speaking of making an appearance, the duo also are eager to see more from Abdul Carter, who was ejected on his first defensive play for a questionable targeting call in the first half of week one.
Next, they discuss the running back rotation and which freshmen other than Carter and Allar they hope to get a better look at on Saturday.
From there, Fitz previews what Penn State is facing on Saturday by giving fans an overview of the Ohio Bobcats. Then, he breaks down the offensive and defensive standouts for the team and his thoughts on their top players.
Finally, he delivers the key matchups that Penn State needs to win to win the decisive victory that fans are looking for. For the Nittany Lions' defense, he focuses on how to stop Ohio quarterback Kurtis Rourke, who is likely the team's best player. Fitz was impressed with Rourke's skills in week one and highlighted how to stop him.
Offensively, he thinks this is a game that Penn State could get a very important and elusive part of their attack up and running. But, ultimately, he and Bauer agree that Penn State should have a hugely successful day, given their score predictions.
Show Rundown 00:00 Show Intro 00:35 Sean Fitz introduction 02:30 Recapping Penn State open practice and injury update 04:21 Penn State's plan to play depth 07:16 Situational Football 09:43 Explosive plays on the way 13:00 Players Fitz and Bauer are excited to watch against Ohio 22:30 Penn State vs. Ohio preview 26:54 Keys to the game: defense 29:30 Keys to the game: offense 31:30 Score prediction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State football fans have lots of questions after the team's season-opening win against Purdue nearly a week ago. So the BWI Daily mailbag show will give you some of those answers. Host Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor Nate Bauer discuss fans' questions submitted to the Blue White Illustrated message board.
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They start the show with a discussion about the Penn State running game. A message board member wants to know if the Nittany Lions offense should take Fox commentator Joel Klatt's suggestion and line the Penn State running backs up deeper in the backfield to give them a running start at the handoff.
Bauer gives his thoughts on the matter before T-Frank describes what he saw on film during the game. From there, T-Frank shifts the conversation towards freshman Nick Singleton and how using him in certain formations could be advantageous for specific reasons.
They also discuss the travel roster for away games and the rules set by the Big Ten. Now that teams are making exponentially more money, is that an outdated rule? T-Frank and Bauer discuss that theoretical change in the future. From there, that conversation bleeds into one about the wide receiver position. Does Penn State have a clear picture of their rotation beyond Parker Washington and Mitchell Tinsley? Bauer tells T-Frank what he knows about the situation.
The next question deals with rotation at all positions but focuses on the running backs. Does the staff need to limit the rotation of that group to get players in a rhythm? T-Frank doesn't buy the rhythm theory, but he does explain why getting more opportunities for one player is advantageous based on his experience.
They answer questions about how fans should view the game and the opponent from week one and how it compares to last season's opening win against Wisconsin. They also take an extended portion of the show to discuss Landon Tengwall's best position, the problem at right tackle, and if it's too early to worry about those players.
They wrap up the show discussing Keaton Ellis' performance and how Penn State can match up against Ohio State in a month.
00:00 Show Intro 02:30 Show changes going forward 05:11 Lining RBs up deeper in the backfield 09:30 Outlook for RB room and breakdown of performance 12:37 Big Ten travel roster expansion? 15:30 Wide receiver depth discussion 19:15 Player/running back rotation 27:40 Landon Tengwall and the o-line issues 34:47 Keaton Ellis standing out 37:31 Penn State's defense and how it can work against Ohio State Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State football is 1-0 heading into their home opener against the Ohio Bobcats on Saturday afternoon. While most non-conference games against non-Power Five opponents don't draw a tremendous recruiting crowd, this week is different. The BWI Daily Recruiting show is back to discuss the list of names in attendance for the game this weekend.
However, they start the show discussing changes coming to the Tuesday recruiting show, with Sean Fitz joining the Blue White Illustrated staff.
Penn State also has a new recruiting prediction pick from insider Ryan Snyder. The Nittany Lions are trending towards a commitment from Zion Tracy, a three-star cornerback from St. Thomas Moore academy in Connecticut. But will they get a commitment from him this weekend? Snyder and host Greg Pickel discuss the unique story behind Tracy and his journey to college football.
Next, they dive into the performance of players committed to Penn State in Week 2 of the high school football season. Pickel starts with quarterback commit Jaxon Smolik and his performance in a blowout win this past weekend. Snyder then recaps the other players performances from last Friday, including tight end Joey Schlaffer, King Mack and Mathias Barnwell, and Tony Rojas
Finally, they discuss the recruiting list for this weekend, which includes some notable regional players in the classes of 2024 and 2025. Snyder runs down some names in those classes that he's keeping an eye on this weekend. Some players include Michael Van Buren, a 2024 quarterback high on Penn State's board, and Anthony Sacca, a 2025 linebacker from St. Joseph's prep in Philadelphia.
Lastly, they close out the show with Pickel's thoughts about Penn State's win over Purdue on Thursday night after he took the weekend to digest the game in a second viewing and to review his thoughts.
00:00 Show intro 2:40 Zion Tracy update 8:05 Jaxon Smolik 10:00 Other prospects in action 11:15 Tony Rojas 15:00 Recruiting list for Penn State vs. Ohio 21:30 Pickel's thoughts of Penn State's win at Purdue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State's defense gave up over 350 yards to Purdue through the air but limited the Boilermakers to 24 points on defense. Film analyst Thomas Frank Carr breaks down the players that performed well and those that took a step back in his stock-up and stock-down series. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Ar0hCC
The headliner of the list is Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr. T-Frank focuses on how many targets, yards, and pass breakups Porter had to put his night into context. While he's a polarizing figure, T-Frank has a clear picture of whether or not Porter was successful Thursday night.
Other players mentioned during the episode are defensive end Demeioun "Chop" Robinson, Jonathan Sutherland, defensive tackle PJ Mustipher, linebacker Curtis Jacobs, and freshman Dani Dennis-Sutton. Check out the video to see which players land on which list.
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Penn State football faced off with the Purdue Boilermakers on Thursday night and won in a wild 35-31 finish under the lights. After reviewing the offensive performance from the Nittany Lions, film analyst Thomas Frank Carr is back to give five players whose stock went up after the game and five whose stock went down.
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Penn State managed to gain 35 points in a frustrated and stilted way that has, unfortunately, become a norm under head coach James Franklin. The Nittany Lions didn't score in the first or third quarters and went more than 20 minutes of game time in the second half without points. Additionally, fourteen of their 35 points came in the final two minutes of the first half.
All of that means that it was a frustrating game for Penn State fans. So what happened? T-Frank takes you through the performance of Olu Fashanu, Sal Wormely, Mitchell Tinsley, Drew Allar, and Hunter Nourzad.
Then he explains how Landon Tengwall, Caedan Wallace, Tyler Warren, Nick Singleton, and Sean Clifford fared on the night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State defeats Purdue in a wild finish 35-31. Film analyst and host Thomas Frank Carr breaks down the game and takes your questions on what happened in a wild second half between the Nittany Lions and Boilermakers. Subscribe to BWI: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK T-Frank starts by discussing the late-game heroics by quarterback Sean Clifford and how he saved his season with that two-minute drive. 00:00 Show Intro 01:54 Sean Clifford late-game drive discussion 02:50 Game narrative and breakdown 07:00 Joey Porter Jr. discussion 09:00 Penn State running game 11:00 standout Penn State players, Chop Robinson 13:00 Pass protection, right tackle issues 19:25 Offensive inconsistency 20:00 Special teams, Barney Amor 22:14 Standout secondary players 25:00 Run blocking discussion, running game 27:20 Drew Allar 33:00 One-inch throws 35:00 Penn State run defense 41:30 Clifford discussion Pt 2 He also discusses the night that Joey Porter Jr. had struggling early and then coming back with a vengeance to make plays in the second half. He touches on the idea that the running game wasn't a product of overly poor blocking, but the runners not staying on their feet. He also takes fans' questions throughout the show to get feedback from an exhilarated but exhausted fan base. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With Penn State football playing Thursday night, Blue White Illustrated has one more season preview ready for you. The new publisher of BWI, Sean Fitz, joins the BWI Daily Edition to give his preview of the Penn State offense and defense.
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First, Fitz and host Thomas Frank Carr discuss Fitz's journey back to Blue White Illustrated after years of working elsewhere on the Penn State football beat.
00:00 Show Open 02:08 Sean Fitz introduction 04:10 Quarterback breakdown 06:57 Running back breakdown 11:07 Offensive Line breakdown 14:07 Wide receiver breakdown 16:00 Tight end breakdown 20:06 Defensive tackle breakdown 22:20 Defensive end breakdown 24:15 Linebackers 27:33 Secondary
They start at the quarterback position, where once again, Sean Clifford is the starter. What more can we learn about Clifford? Furthermore, can he take the next step as a player? Fitz gives his thoughts before the first game.
Outside of Clifford, he gives his assessment of the depth at quarterback and how radically different it is from a year ago.
Next, they preview the running back position and how Nick Singleton isn't the only freshman Penn State is excited to play. He and T-Frank discuss how one aspect of Kaytron Allen's game has been a revelation for the staff.
After touching on each running back, they transition to the offensive line. Is this the year? Fitz takes a page out of James Franklin's book for that answer. They go through the offensive line and give the pros and cons for the group.
From there, they discuss the receivers and which players can step up for the group to play meaningful snaps in 2022. However, the group starts with third-year player Parker Washington. Next, Fitz folds in the tight ends to the discussion because if the receivers can't find consistency, will we see more two-tight end sets? T-Frank and Fitz discuss that reality and debate who those players could be.
Finally, they transition to the defensive line. Fitz highlights the players he thinks will stand out on the defensive line at tackle and then raises his concerns about the defensive end position.
The linebackers are a polarizing group. Curtis Jacobs enters year three as the group's headliner, but beyond him, what else is there? Fitz tells T-Frank if he thinks Penn State fans are validated in their concerns.
Lastly, they wrap up with the strength of the team, the secondary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State faces Purdue Thursday night at 8 pm and Blue White Illustrated is getting you ready for the game by dissecting the Penn State depth chart. Host of the BWI Daily Edition and film analyst, Thomas Frank Carr. takes you through each position and gives you a preview of what’s to come tomorrow night.
He starts with the quarterbacks and starter Sean Clifford, before working to the running backs and where Nick Singleton fits into the roster. From there he explains how the receiver room will shake out with only five players that Penn State feels comfortable with on the field. How does that change what Mitchell Tinsley and Parker Washington do on the field? He explains.
Next he works through the offensive line and goes over what head coach James Franklin said about the interior linemen and how that group will play out over the course of the season. Hunter Nourzad, Landon Tengwall and Saleem Wormley all will play, but in what order?
He finishes off the offense with how he thinks Tyler Warren will fit into the lineup at tight end.
Next, he shifts to the defensive side of the football to look at the defensive line. Hakeem Beamon makes his return to the field after his absence in 2021 but how will the rest of the depth at that position shake out? T-Frank focuses there and then shifts to Adisa Isaac and the defensive ends.
Linebacker Curtis Jacobs takes the spotlight in the middle of the field before T-Frank shines a light on the cornerbacks. While plenty was made of the training camp that Johnny Dixon had, T-Frank focuses on starter Joey Porter Jr.
Finally, he looks at the safety position and how Tig Brown will perform and the competition between Keaton Ellis and Zakee Wheatley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State's committed players in the class of 2023 took the field last weekend. Blue White Illustrated's recruiting insider Ryan Snyder was at several games this weekend and recaps what he saw from several players, including four-star defensive end Jameial Lyons. He and host Greg Pickel discuss the essential players from the past weekend and how they performed.
First, the show starts off with a loss for Penn State in recruiting. Four-star linebacker Kaveion Keys committed to North Carolina on Monday. How firm is that commitment? Snyder gives what he knows about keys and how the Tarheels might not be the last stop for Keys on this journey.
Next, they break down the players that stood out for Penn State in the first week of the high school season. Snyder attended Roman Catholic's game against Wilson and gave his thoughts about four-star receiver Tyseer Denmark, a high-profile 2024 prospect, and Lyons, a four-star defensive end commit for Penn State this cycle.
He explains how much Lyons was asked to do during the game for Roman and then highlights his key plays. Next, they discuss other commits, including J'Ven Williams, quarterback Jaxon Smolik, and 2024 commit Cooper Cousins.
Pickel follows up with Snyder about two players he highlights to learn a bit more in Conrad Hussey and King Mack. The St. Thomas Aquinas teammates are high-profile targets for several other programs down south, so does Snyder think they'll stay committed to Penn State? He explains his thoughts on the matter.
Lastly, they look ahead to Thursday night's game against Purdue to get Snyder's thoughts on what he thinks will happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State football begins the 2022 season on Thursday night when they head to West Lafayette to take on the Purdue Boilermakers at 8 pm on Sept 1. To start the week, Penn State had various players available to the media, and head coach James Franklin held his weekly press conference. Greg Pickel of Blue White Illustrated joins host Thomas Frank Carr on the BWI Daily Edition to break down what they heard. They start with the biggest news of the day; five-star quarterback Drew Allar is getting the backup nod over second-year passer Christian Veilleux.
Franklin's comments came near the end of Monday's 35-minute discussion with the media. First, Pickel and T-Frank discuss what we know and don't know about the situation behind starting quarterback Sean Clifford. Then Pickel details the journey that Allar, an early enrollee, took this season. The five-star signal caller wasn't the early leader in the competition between true freshmen. Instead, he and fellow 2022 quarterback Beau Pribula dueled in the spring, with Pribula being the early standout.
But reports were during training camp that Allar rounded the corner and had begun to make strides. Apparently, those strides were significant enough to move him ahead and create competition with backup Christian Veilleux.
They also discuss the camp battle between Hunter Nourzad and Saleem Wormley at guard. Franklin updated that situation on Monday to include left guard Landon Tengwall in the discussion. Finally, t-Frank and Pickel discuss the pros and cons of playing three players at guard and how that can be a good thing or a bad thing. Pickel cites past situations that looked similar at the start of the year but produced sub-par results. Meanwhile, T-Frank points to the opportunity for competition to raise the level of play for each player.
Lastly, T-Frank and Pickel dive into the conversations that Pickel had with the players available during the day for Penn State. T-Frank asks for Pickel's assessment of what they said and what interesting things stood out about their comments. Pickel left those conversations with one big takeaway.
The day isn't over for Penn State football. Check out Blue White Illustrated on YouTube this evening for Penn State highlights and a recap of the open practice period.
Finally, tune in 20 minutes after the conclusion on Penn State and Purdue on Saturday for the BWI Live Postgame show featuring Thomas Frank Carr and Tom Hannifan.
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The 2022 Penn State football season starts next Thursday night, but the host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, can't wait any longer. So he's here to wrap up the week with the four players he can't wait to see play football.
These players aren't necessarily the best players on the team, nor are they the most important to Penn State's success on Thursday. While some may overlap in both categories, the common thread with all four players is that we know very little concrete information about each player. None of these players have seen extensive time on the football field for Penn State and are enigmatic football players that will play for the Nittany Lions this year.
Without revealing the list ahead of time, there are two offensive and defensive players that T-Frank highlights and only one freshman. He goes through the list starting at number four and explains why each player is so intriguing. Some have compelling upsides, while others are mysterious talents that we have yet to realize their potential.
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We're one week away from the start of the 2022 season for Penn State football. To get fans ready for the upcoming festivities, the BWI Daily Edition is taking questions from viewers of the show. If you'd like to get your question on the show, the best way is to sign up for Blue White Illustrated and access the Lions Den Message Board. Sign up for just one dollar and get 12 months of insider access.
Today, host Thomas Frank Carr and reporter Greg Pickel answer questions ranging from Penn State's sack total in 2022 to whether or not transfer Chop Robinson will play linebacker.
They start the show with a question from a message board member about the plan of attack for the Penn State defense. After years of sack totals that led the nation, Penn State's defense took a step backward last year in that category. Will new defensive coordinator Manny Diaz and starting defensive end Adisa Isaac surpass the numbers from last season? And can anyone replace what Arnold Ebikeite did for the team? First, T-Frank and Pickel set the scene with what they know about Diaz's approach. Next, they give a prediction of how Penn State would exceed those numbers in 2022. Also, T-Frank points out the need for a player, or players, to set up and provide a replicable presence of what Ebiketie did last year for Penn State.
Next, they discuss Penn State's decision to play Olu Fashanu and Landon Tengwall beside one another on the left side of the line. Is there a reason for that? T-Frank gets into the history of offensive line skills and where coaches have traditionally played players with specific abilities. Next, he explains how all of that has changed over time and what skills are needed in a modern football game.
From there, they dive into a discussion about Purdue and safeties coach Anthony Poindexter. Does he have additional insight into the Boilermakers after spending several seasons there as a coach? T-Frank and Pickel debate the merits of that thought.
The duo covers other viewers' topics, such as where Maryland transfer Chop Robinson will play this fall. T-Frank explains the difference between Penn State's linebacker room this year and in previous years. The commenter also suggests that Alabama has 250-pound linebackers and cites that as a source of weakness for Penn State. T-Frank tries to dispel this myth by explaining the difference between an edge rusher and an off-ball linebacker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State defensive tackle PJ Mustipher injured his knee on Oct. 9 of last season. He was back and ready to participate in training camp in just around nine months. So, how did that process go, and how was training camp for the senior defensive tackle? That's what the BWI Daily Edition discusses today after Mustipher spoke with the media on Tuesday night. Host Thomas Frank Carr breaks down what happened, how impressive Mustipher's return to play timeline is and shows you what Mustipher had to say about his readiness to face Purdue on Sept. 1.
T-Frank starts the show by reviewing where Mustipher was at the start of camp and what milestones he had passed on his way back from injury. But now that he's had a month of football, where is he physically? Finally, we hear from Mustipher about how the camp went and how he thought he performed.
Next, T-Frank explains why that's such an impressive feat. He also explains why he's confident Mustipher tore his ACL against Iowa last October and how hard it is to be ready in nine months for a player like Mustipher. What went into that? Mustipher explains what he learned about himself and adversity.
Finally, the Penn State team leader gives an upate on what he can and can't do against Purdue. He also hints at how the Penn State defensive line will rotate players this season.
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Penn State football is still searching for several important pieces for the class of 2023, but with football season drawing closer, those conversations may be on hold for the moment. The BWI Daily Edition: Recruiting Show is back to discuss a new offer, preview an exciting week of high school football, and more.
Host Greg Pickel and recruiting insider Ryan Snyder start with Penn State's latest offer this month. St. Francis defensive lineman Sam Greene is the latest defensive line prospect that the Nittany Lions have reached out to recently. Snyder discusses what he knows about Greene and his relationship with the staff.
Next, they discuss notable regional and national high school games coming up this weekend. Several include prospective targets for 2024, such as Rico Scott, Omillio Agard, and Tyseer Denmark. Others have 2023 committed prospects like St. Joes Prep taking on King Mack, Conrad Hussey, and St. Thomas Aquinas in Florida. Finally, Pickel gives Penn State fans the time and YouTube channel to watch three-star quarterback Jaxon Smolik face rival, Southeast Polk, in the first game of the season.
Finally, the pair discuss which committed 2023 prospect they're most interested in watching play this fall. Several players need to take important field steps to round their recruiting profiles. So, which analyst is interested in seeing what progress Anthony Donkoh has made? What about J'Ven Williams? Hear their thoughts to end the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State held an open practice on Saturday and as always, Blue White Illustrated was there to give you insights into which players are standing out and which groups are making progress through the summer. Today, host Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor Nate Bauer focus on the offensive and defensive lines to give Nittany Lion fans a snippet of practice.
They discuss the pass-rushing drills both T-Frank and Bauer watched on Saturday. It was a longer session than normal for the media, so the pair took in one-on-one drills with the offensive and defensive line. A battle between Dani Dennis-Sutton and Drew Shelton was the highlight for Bauer, while T-Frank paid attention to left tackle Olu Fashanu's performance.
Next, T-Frank and Bauer discuss Maryland transfer Demeioun "Chop" Robinson and his progress through camp. T-Frank got a chance to watch him work in drills and has a verdict on whether or not he'll be a major factor to begin the season at Purdue. Bauer backs up what T-Frank saw with some of his insight into the situation.
Finally, Bauer throws out several other names, like freshman linebacker Abdul Carter that stood out to him in practice. T-Frank does the same. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Big Ten just announced its long-awaited media deal that resets the college football landscape with a massive payout for the conference. So, the natural question for Penn State fans is how that will affect the athletic department of their favorite school. First, senior Editor Nate Bauer covers the new deal and shares what he knows from his conversations with sources at Penn State. Then, he and host Thomas Frank Carr talk about the impact not only on Penn State but the individual programs, the conference landscape, and college football. Finally, after discussing the day's breaking news, Bauer and T-Frank answer questions from fans in the BWI Mailbag.
First, Bauer and T-Frank discuss how the numbers stack up for individual teams in the Big Ten in the new media contract that will last for seven years. Then, Bauer explains where he thinks Penn State might focus its new additional revenue, based on his conversation with new athletic director Pat Kraft earlier this summer. He also explains what the money won't do for Penn State or another Big Ten team. T-Frank pushes back on that notion.
After discussing some of the fine points to the matter, they focus on a larger picture and discuss what's next for the Big Ten. For example, why hasn't the conference been more aggressive in expansion? Finally, Bauer and T-Frank offer differing thoughts on what the end goal of the conference should be.
After wrapping up that discussion, they focus on the BWI Mailbag. Some of the questions this week include a discussion on how many points Penn State needs to be ahead by to see quarterback Christian Veilleux in the game. They'll also discuss how important tackles Olu Fashanu and Caedan Wallace are to the success of the team in 2022.
They preview Penn State's matchup against Purdue Week One, discuss Manny Diaz's interest in staying at Penn State, and how many points his defense gives up in the first year at a new program.
One viewer wants to know how many players will rotate in the front seven, and T-Frank uses that as a chance to update fans on what James Franklin said about the middle linebacker competition between Tyler Elsdon and Kobe King earlier this week.
Finally, they'll touch on various recruiting topics, including a five-star defensive end who decommitted from Notre Dame and what Penn State plans to do at defensive tackle in the Class of 2023.
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Penn State football is hard at work getting ready to face Purdue in Week One of the 2022 season, and so is film analyst Thomas Frank Carr. Today, he and senior editor Nate Bauer flip spots on the BWI Daily Edition so Bauer can ask questions of T-Frank and find out what he saw on film.
To start, T-Frank and Bauer asks T-Frank to describe the overall scheme for Purdue and how the defense functions for the Boilermakers. However, T-Frank takes a different approach by describing the players that Purdue lost and how that changes what they might want to do on defense. Then, he follows back up to explain how the scheme flows from the defensive line. Without first-round edge rusher George Karlaftis bringing the heat on quarterbacks, can Purdue be as successful in 2022? T-Frank points to Murray State transfer Scotty Humpich as a potential solution and gives his thoughts on the talents of the transfer edge rusher.
Next, they discuss the secondary and what Purdue likes to do defensively. T-Frank describes how conservative or aggressive the team is and what coverages they like to play.
From there, he talks about the strength of the Purdue defense, which is up the middle. He is impressed by senior defensive tackle Branson Deen and his ability to cause havoc on the interior. But can Penn State control Deen and fellow returning starter Lawrence Johnson? Bauer digs deeper into that group, and T-Frank gives his thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Blue White Illustrated Daily Edition has brought you interviews with several committed players in the class of 2022, 2023 and other top prospects in Penn State recruiting. Today, host Thomas Frank Carr interviews a special guest in preferred walk-on quarterback AJ Locke. Locke shares his inspirational story with T-Frank about his journey through football with cerebral palsy and how he got the opportunity to walk on at Penn State.
"I have been playing football since I was five years old, so it's never really stopped me. I always wanted to be that one guy on the team that everyone wanted to be after and to give motivation to the team to show that if I can do it, you should be able to do it too," Lock told T-Frank.
Locke describes his journey to Penn State and how he got connected with the Nittany Lion's staff. He also chronicles his journey as a football player and what he's learned traveling to camps all across the east coast to play football. T-Frank also shares what he saw of Locke at Penn State's last prospect camp on July 29 and how he was impressed with Locke's abilities.
Finally, Locke tells T-Frank where his motivation and indomitable spirit come from. Locke tells him how family members pushed and inspired him to keep going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State football is now through two weeks of training camp, and players are starting to generate real buzz heading into the beginning of the 2022 season. The good news for Penn State fans is that the five-star freshmen, quarterback Drew Allar, running back Nick Singleton, and defensive end Dani-Dennis-Sutton are among that group. Penn State insider Nate Bauer joins host Thomas Frank Carr to discuss which players have gotten the staff's attention.
They start the show with quarterback Drew Allar. Bauer tells T-Frank what information he's gathered from his sources about the young signal caller and how he's performed after a summer studying the playbook. T-Frank and Bauer then call back to the spring where Allar was behind the group to illustrate this significant change.
Next, they continue the conversation from last week about cornerback Johnny Dixon. The former South Carolina transfer has continued to take steps forward. How does that change the topography of the cornerback room? Bauer and T-Frank discuss the wealth of talent at cornerback and how that can help Penn State.
The last group of players they discuss is the freshmen running backs. Just how good have Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen been? Bauer gathers what he knows and presents it to the audience.
T-Frank then shifts gears to discuss the news from the weekend that former four-star running back Caziah Holmes is no longer on the roster for Penn State football. T-Frank points to a critical date that probably crystallized the picture for the Nittany Lions. Finally, Bauer gives his thoughts on the situation.
The last piece of news the duo discusses on the show is the breaking development this morning where three-star defensive end Ken Talley entered his name into the transfer portal after just two weeks on campus. While there isn't much known about the situation, Bauer and T-Frank detail the rocky road that got Talley on campus this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week's focus is on the class of 2023, with Penn State landing four-star receiver Carmelo Taylor and three-star quarterback Jaxon Smolik. Yet August is a typically slow period for recruiting in the current cycle so it's also a good time to discuss the next class. Host Thomas Frank Carr and recruiting insider Ryan Snyder finish up their look at the Penn State prospects in the class of 2024 by focusing on the defense.
They start up front with the defensive line. Edge defender is once again deep in the region with several nationally relevant players. However, according to Snyder, the name to know for the Nittany Lions is four-star defensive end Dominic Nichols. After that, Snyder and T-Frank go through the top names, including Brian Robinson and Jaylen Harvey.
The defensive tackle board is less clear at this point, but DeMatha Catholic lineman Emmett Laws is a name to know at the position.
Next up is the explosive group of linebackers in 2024. Several players already have made names for themselves, including Pittsburgh Catholic's Anthony Speca and Good Counsel's Aaron Chiles. Snyder mentions several other names that are key to the group.
Philadelphia natives Kenny Woseley Jr and Omillio Agard are critical pieces to the pictures at cornerback. Still, the group needs to shake out more in the months to come, according to Snyder.
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Penn State football held an open practice on Wednesday night before head coach James Franklin and several members of the team and staff spoke with the media afterward. Today on the BWI Daily Edition, host Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor Nate Bauer discuss what they saw and heard last night before opening the BWI Daily mailbag and answer questions from fans.
Bauer and T-Frank start by offering their impressions of practice and what Franklin said when speaking to media members after practice. Bauer points to the young players and their development so far. He comments on Franklin's assertion that the group collectively "hit a wall" in installation this week. T-Frank picks up on that thread and points to the Nittany Lion's Week one matchup with Purdue and how important it is for the team to be ready early in the season.
Meanwhile, T-Frank focused on the players returning from injury and how they are progressing in the second week of camp. He observed defensive linemen PJ Mustipher and Adisa Isaac going through drills and gives his feedback. Next, they discuss Bauer's conversation with Ji'Ayir Brown and how the senior safety discussed his fellow teammates in the secondary. Does he see each of them progressing in the necessary areas? And does Bauer believe that to be the case if he does?
After wrapping up with some final thoughts, the pair moves on to the mailbag portion of the show. The first question deals with Penn State's other freshman running back. How much are fans or media overlooking four-star freshman Kaytron Allen? Bauer rejects the notion that Blue White Illustrated has overlooked Allen but details what he's heard that indicates the question is correct in spirit.
They also take on the interior of the offensive line and the position battle between Hunter Nourzad and Sal Wormley. Who is the starter? Which players are trying to get snaps where? T-Frank pushes the conversation past Wormely and Nourzad to include center Juice Scruggs and left guard Landon Tengwall.
Bauer and T-Frank also discuss the intricacies of the new Big Ten media right deal from both a football and basketball perspective. Does college basketball in the Big Ten take a hit with the move away from ESPN? T-Frank wonders aloud how television stations that don't have four of five dedicated channels like ESPN will broadcast games. He speculates that streaming could be a future but Bauer points to the reality of the situation.
Next, they tackle the new deal from a football angle. What happens to the White Out now that Fox has the rights to marquee games? Fox's plan of playing big games at noon ruins the atmosphere of one of the iconic scenes in sports. Bauer has a strong opinion on the type of question asked, while T-Frank enjoys a moment speculating.
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Instead of re-airing the BWI Daily audio from yesterday, T-Frank and senior editor Nate Bauer do an audio exclusive discussion about the Purdue offense and what T-Frank has seen on film from Penn State’s first opponent of the 2022 season.
The conversation, hosted by Bauer, centers around quarterback Aidan O’Connel, who broke out in his fifth-year with the Boilermakers. T-Frank, Blue White Illustrated’s film analyst, breaks down what he’s seen, good and bad, from O’Connel and how he elevates the Purdue passing attack.
Bauer and T-Frank discuss the strengths of the offense, playcaller Brian Brohm, and what they can do to threaten Penn State. Next, they discuss what the best plan of attack might be for the Nittany Lions under new defensive coordinator Manny Diaz.
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Penn State fans know their program inside and out. They know the players, the staff, and sometimes, even the Xs and Os. But where do the Nittany Lions sit in the national perspective? To answer that, the host of the Hard Count, J.D. PicKell joins Thomas Frank Carr on the BWI Daily Edition. The Hard Count is the flagship program of On3's national YouTube channel. If you're interested in checking out more from J.D. click here.
T-Frank and J.D. start by getting PicKell's perspective on Penn State and explaining what the Nittany Lions' reputation is on a national level. Are they still seen as a borderline elite team after two unsuccessful seasons? Then, PicKell gives his expectations for the program this fall.
From there, they dive into his thoughts on quarterback Sean Clifford. Will he return to form and play like the winning quarterback he was in 2019? Or will he continue to underperform expectations? First, PicKell points to the offense and the running game to answer that question. Next, they discuss the running game in more detail and how that changes the picture for the quarterback before transitioning into a discussion about offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich. PicKell explains what he sees on film when he watches Yurcich's offense and how it helps the quarterback from a schematic point.
Next, they discuss Manny Diaz and his defense. But first, PicKell discusses Diaz's motivations as a former head coach coming to Happy Valley after being fired at Miami. How will that motivate him? They discuss that and then which players stand out to PicKell on defense. He points to cornerback Joey Porter Jr. as a player who can get national attention if he plays up to his potential in 2022.
Lastly, they discuss the Big Ten and Penn State's chief competition. T-Frank asks where the Nittany Lions sit in the pecking order and how Ohio State and Michigan compare to what they were last season. Then, PicKell gives his early favorites to make the college football playoff.
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Penn State recruiting got more bad news on Tuesday afternoon when four-star defensive end Tomarrion Parker decommitted from the Nittany Lions. Reporter Greg Pickel and host Thomas Frank Carr break down the impact of the move and what led to the decision by Parker. For more on the situation checkout bluewhiteillustrated.com
Parker is the third player to decommit from the program, following quarterback Marcus Stokes and Yazeed Haynes at wide receiver. Pickel and T-Frank discuss how big of a blow this is for the Nittany Lions, and where they can go from here. They also discuss the impact of NIL on the situation, and how the timing of this move hurts Penn State.
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Penn State football enters the second week of training camp for the 2022 season and insider Nate Bauer has an update on how things are going for the Nittany Lions. He and host Thomas Frank Carr discuss Penn State's top training camp battles, the linebacker depth chart, and players standing out in camp. To get full access to this insider information, join Blue White illustrated at bluewhiteillustrated.com.
For many Penn State fans, the middle linebacker competition is the featured event for fall camp. First, Bauer has an update about which player, between Kobe King and Tyler Elsdon, has a lead at this point. Next, T-Frank and Bauer discuss what James Franklin's comments about freshman linebacker Keon Wylie mean for fellow freshman Abdul Carter. They wrap up their discussion about the position with how positive Penn State feels about the position.
Next, they discuss Franklin's comments about cornerback Johnny Dixon. The lead man for the Lions said that Dixon was coming on strong and even pushing for starting reps. While that says one thing about Dixon, what does that say about the players ahead of him? Finally, T-Frank and Bauer discuss the nuances around Penn State's cornerback spot opposite Joey Porter Jr.
Next, they tackle the offensive line. Bauer spoke to offensive line coach Phil Trautwein about the competition between Sal Wormley and transfer Hunter Nourzad. Bauer got a straight answer about who is the starter and which player is the backup from Trautwein when he discussed the situation. First, however, Bauer chats with T-Frank about the underlying competition and how that might change over time.
Lastly, they round out the show by discussing players that are flashing positive plays during camp and which players are sticking out for their positive contributions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
To prepare Penn State football fans for the 2022 season, the BWI Daily edition pulls two-a-days to preview each positional group. Today, they conclude their look at the team by focusing the spotlight on the cornerbacks. Then, host Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor Nate Bauer break down the position and preview which players will make an impact for penn State this fall.
They start with a look at the three starters. Veteran cornerbacks Joey Porter Jr and Daequan Hardy pair with sophomore Kalen King to form one of the most talented groups in recent memory for Penn State. They discuss the heights this group can achieve before T-Frank asks if we’ve seen enough from King to assure he’ll take a second-year leap. He also wants to know if the group is good enough to carry the defense if they have to. With questions at other positions up front, the secondary may be on an island at times this fall.
Next, Bauer and T-Frank discuss the depth players behind King and Porter on the perimeter of the defense. Johnny Dixon and Marquis Wilson provide veteran depth, which T-Frank is high on. Was Wilson’s year away from cornerback, when he played receiver, detrimental to his development? Bauer and T-Frank debate that before moving on to the X-Factor for the group.
Before wrapping up the show by looking at the freshmen on the roster, T-Frank and Nate give their stock up/stock down predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Recruiting is never over in any class until it’s signed, but things have slowed down for Penn State football’s class of 2023. August is typically a slow month for the current recruiting cycle, so today, the BWI Daily Edition looks ahead to 2024. Host Thomas Frank Carr and recruiting insider Ryan Snyder go through the top names to know on offense that Penn State is interested in and vice versa. For Penn State fans that follow the show, some names are reviewed, but some are emerging heading into the fall.
T-Frank and Snyder start at quarterback for 2024. However, unlike the 2023 cycle, Penn State has some common interest with several top quarterbacks in the country. Jayden Bradford tops the list, but Snyder has six other names that Penn State fans should keep an eye on.
Athlete Quinton Martin isn’t just the most essential running back on the list; he’s the most important recruit in the class. Snyder considers him even more valuable than that. Outside of the five-star talent, BWI’s recruiting insider identifies several other players and highlights St. Thomas Aquinas runner Jordan Lyle as a name to know.
The receiver group is a deep and talented list, as it usually is. But which players represent must-gets? Several to choose from, but Snyder stays in-state and highlights four-star Tyseer Denmark and Rico Scott. Scott of Bishop McDevitt has major offers, including Texas A&M and Alabama. Denmark also draws national interest from teams like Alabama, Oregon, and Georgia. Can Penn State keep the Roman Catholic player in Pennsylvania?
Grabbing one top recruit from PA is critically important, according to T-Frank. He explains why. Moving on from the receivers, there’s one primary name to know at tight end. Rochester, MI, native Brady Prieskorn has separated himself from the group in this cycle, and Snyder explains who else is in the picture.
The offensive line, particularly tackle, is a sore spot for Penn State recruiting. Snyder and T-Frank discuss the compiled list of names determining offensive line coach Phil Trautwein’s success in this cycle. Malvern Prep’s Peter Jones tops the list, and Snyder has some insight about his game to lead off the conversation. In addition, Deontae Armstrong of Ohio recently camped at Penn State and impressed T-Frank, who discussed what he saw from the prospect at Penn State’s final summer camp last week.
Finally, Snyder and T-Frank arrive at the final position, the interior of the offensive line. Four-star lineman Cooper Cousins stands as the lone committed player in the class. Alongside him, Liam Andrews commands an essential spot in Penn State’s recruiting efforts this cycle. Snyder compares him to an offensive line commit in the class of 2023, thanks to his importance.
T-Frank wraps the show by asking Snyder to assess the depth of the region and how optimistic Penn State fans should be about this class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Penn State football safety room might be the deepest on the team. But with the loss of second-round pick Jaquan Brisker, will Penn State's high-end play reach the same heights it did a year ago? BWI Two-A-Days are back to preview the Penn State safety position for 2022.
Today, host Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor Nate Bauer break down the players, scheme, and position battles in the middle of the Penn State secondary. One of the first questions of the group is if they can gather as many turnovers as they did a year ago. Senior safety Ji'Ayir Brown led the nation with six interceptions a year ago. Bauer doesn't think that the former Lackawanna transfer will reach that goal but does have a strong feeling about the group.
After T-Frank introduces the four players at the position, including Brown, Zakee Wheatley, Jaylen Reed, and Keaton Ellis, he asks Bauer why Ellis is overlooked in this group. Next, they discuss Ellis' role and position on the team before moving on to how Penn State can best use all four players.
Next, the duo discusses the newcomers to the group. Freshmen Mehki Flowers and KJ Winston join Lackawanna transfer Tyrece Mills in the crowded secondary. Can one or more players find a role behind Jonathan Sutherland at the Striker? Bauer and T-Frank dip into the new position for the Nittany Lions.
Lastly, they determine an X-Factor for the group and give a stock up or stock down rating for the unit.
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Each week the BWI Daily Edition opens up the mailbag to answer questions of Blue White Illustrated's staff. Today host Thomas Frank Carr and reporter Greg Pickel tackle questions about Manny Diaz's scheme, Penn State football's identity, and more.
One of the questions they take to start the show deals with the quarterback situation. Penn State struggled last year to get two players at the position ready and faced the consequences of that in the team's loss to Iowa. How do they fix that this year? Penn State has three young quarterbacks in Drew Allar, Beau Pribula, and Christian Veilleux, representing a positive future for the program. T-Frank and Greg take different approaches to the question and how Penn State can approach the situation on the field and in practice.
Another BWI message board member wants Pickel and T-Frank to pick a player they think will be most improved from last season. The writer picks tackle Caedan Wallace and Coziah Izzard as their offensive and defensive nominees. To make things interesting, the duo selects different players, despite agreeing with the pick of Wallace.
What are reasonable expectations for Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen? That's what another message board member wants to know. Is the hype too much? Or can the duo be the starters in the season's first week? Pickel and T-Frank agree that they'll have a role but don't think either will unseat starter Keyvone Lee right away. Though, Pickel is high on their collective impact.
They field other questions dealing with everything from Penn State's identity to Manny Diaz's scheme and even get a question about major league baseball.
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The 2022 Penn State football season is fast approaching, so Blue White Illustrated is getting you ready with BWI Two-A-Days. Each day host Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor Nate Bauer discuss a position group and give a season preview for fans. Today they focus on the linebackers.
The linebacker group might be the most interesting positional breakdown of any heading into the fall. On the one hand, the team has linebacker Curtis Jacobs leading the defense. But, on the other hand, Tyler Elsdon and Kobe King are fighting during camp to decide which inexperienced player will get his first start at middle linebacker. Throw in the positional ambiguity of the third linebacker spot, and the Nittany Lion fans have a wide variety of topics to discuss with the group.
T-Frank starts with the "starters" for this group, looking at Jacobs, King, and Elsdon. To start the show, T-Frank and Bauer discuss how vital that battle is in the middle of the defense. Next, T-Frank wants to know why Jacobs isn't getting the same hype as some of his predecessors despite producing more at similar points in his career than they did.
Next, the duo discusses Jonathan Sutherland's role in the defense and the nature of Manny Diaz's defense. There's still confusion about which players are playing behind Sutherland or can potentially see snaps at that linebacker spot. T-Frank assumes that only safety-type players are playing at the new "Striker" position, but he asks Bauer if he's missing something.
After discussing that position, they shift their focus to the young players at the position behind the starters. T-Franks comments on the staff's excitement in freshman Abdul Carter and wonders out loud about another player on the roster. Will Carter pass more experienced players on his way to a role in the defense? Bauer points out a critical fact that might shift the conversation.
Lastly, they wrap up the show with their X-Factors and indicate which way they think the stock is heading for the Penn State linebackers.
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Penn State football is currently in the first week of training camp and will cap it off with media day on Saturday. To prepare you for what you will learn and what ot expect, reporter Greg Pickel joins host Thomas Frank Carr on the BWI DailY Edition to preview the event. The duo will go through the top five questions that Pickel wants to have answers for from head coach James Franklin, along with other news and notes we might learn on Saturday.
They start with the top five questions that Pickel would ask James Franklin if he could have a one-on-one interview instead of a press conference. Pickel begins his line of questions with the safety battle beside returning starter Tig Brown. Several names are vying for the opportunity to play the field safety position in Penn State's defense but will it be Keaton Ellis, Zakee Wheatley, or Jaylen Reed? Next, T-Frank throws a fourth mystery name into the competition and asks for Pickel's thoughts.
The next question on Pickel's mind centers around incoming transfer Chop Robinson at defensive end. Pickel's question sparks a conversation that T-Frank wants to have about the defensive end group. So he asks Pickel about not just Robinson but where he thinks that position will land during the 2022 season.
Question three (in ascending order) that Pickel would ask Franklin deals with Penn State's top camp battle. How is the competition shaping up between Tyler Elsdon and Kobe King? The center of the defense won't be stabilized until one of those players takes command of the position, so finding out which player is ahead after the first week is essential.
The second question on Pickel's mind deals with the health of PJ Mustipher. The senior defensive tackle was present and participating during the opening portion of Penn State's practice on Monday, which is a good sign. But how much and what type of participation does Mustipher have during team periods? The senior defensive tackle's health will go a long way to determining the defensive line's success.
Finally, the top question that Pickel would ask Franklin deals with the opposing units in football. Is the offense ahead of the defense or vice versa? While this is a common question for the media to ask during camp, Pickel has a specific reason he wants to know this time of year.
They also discuss the offensive line situation and the training camp timeline. Finally, Pickel gives T-Frank an update on Penn State wrestling.
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Penn State football is counting on several familiar faces returning from injury to power its defensive line for the 2022 season. But, with the addition of some exciting new faces, will this group hit the heights of their potential? Or will there be too many 'ifs' for this group to succeed? The BWI Daily edition tackles the Penn State defensive line in today's season preview.
Host Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor Nate Baur start at the top with Penn State's need to replace second-round pick Arnold Ebiketie's production from last season. Additionally, senior defensive tackle PJ Mustipher is returning from injury. His timeline back to full strength is a key part of the equation. They discuss how likely it is that Mustipher and defensive end Adisa Isaac will play well this fall. Next, T-Frank introduces viewers to the starting defensive line, with even more questions outside of Isaac and Mustipher. Nick Tarburton returns to his role from last season, while Hakeem Beamon returns from a non-injury absence in 2021.
Next, T-Frank introduces the rest of the depth players and the new faces to the defensive line this fall. He asks Bauer how long it will take for Penn State's starting defensive line to change from what it is now. Through that conversation, Bauer and T-Frank bring attention to Penn State's depth players, such as Coziah Izzard and Dvon Ellies. Those to players struggled to fill in for Mustipher last season. Finally, the duo considers if things can lead to a more positive outcome this fall.
Finally, they dive into the new players for Penn State. Five-star defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton, transfer Chop Robinson, and freshman defensive tackle Zane Durant have impressed this offseason in one form or fashion. T-Frank and Bauer discuss the possibility of all of them playing meaningful roles in the fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State football recruiting finished July on a down note heading into the final month before the start of the 2022 football season. The BWI Daily recruiting show is back to look back at the news about Evan Link and Stanton Ramil and to look ahead at what's next for the class of 2023.
Host Greg Pickel starts with the news from Monday, which hits hard for Penn State fans. First, four-star tackle Evan Link chose Michigan in a surprise upset during his recruitment. The Gonzaga left tackle took an official visit to Penn State during June and then went silent for the rest of the month. Experts expected him to choose between Stanford and the Nittany Lions, but he ultimately ended up a Wolverine.
So how did all of that go down? Recruiting insider Ryan Snyder does his best to unpack the situation from the very quiet Link. More importantly, where does Penn State go from here? Fellow offensive tackle Stanton Ramil also chose a different school, selecting Michigan State over the Nittany Lions. So with the top players off the board, Penn State once again misses on an elite-level tackle prospect. Pickel and Snyder discuss that impact and what it will take for the Nittany Lions to recover.
Next, they review the Lasch Bash, Penn State's last big recruiting event of the year before game visits in the fall. They give a rundown of the names in attendance but also which high-level players didn't show up for the weekend. Snyder and Pickel discuss what caused four-star defensive end, Jalen Thompson, not to attend the event this past weekend.
Which players are left that could choose Penn State in August? Snyder points to Kaveion Keys, Carmelo Taylor, and Thompson as three players who will make a decision this month.
Finally, Snyder and Pickel discuss Penn State's quarterback situation in 2023. The team hosted three-star passer Jaxon Smolik on Friday for their final camp of the summer. How did he do? Snyder gives his intel on how Penn State felt about his performance and whether or not he's the lead candidate to replace Marcus Stokes, who flipped to Florida at the beginning of the month. JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual
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Penn State's tight end room received high praise before the 2021 season. Head coach James Franklin called them the deepest and most talented group he's coached at that position in his career. Now, the same faces return in the same roles for the fall.
Penn State head coach James Franklin and his offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich haven't backed off from their optimism this year, so what will change? Host Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor Nate Bauer will try to answer as they preview the tight end position for the 2022 football season.
They start with a review of last season and introduce the trio of Brenton Strange, Theo Johnson, and Tyler Warren. Next, they discuss the facts behind the tight end group's lack of production last season. Then, T-Frank cites some important receiving metrics they fell short in, and Nate gives context to them. They also discuss factors outside the position's control. For example, they dive into how the quarterback's willingness to throw the ball over the middle of the field and which receivers took important targets away from the group.
They discuss which X-factor will change the course of the season for Strange, Johnson, and Warren before looking at the young players. Finally, they offer a stock up or down prediction to close the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State's running back production wasn't good enough last season. No matter how you slice it, qualify it or try to explain it, that's the bottom line. Heading into the 2022 season, the open question of improvement rests on the shoulders of two true freshmen. It's also the question that host Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor Nate Bauer will try to answer on the BWI Daily Edition. Today, they preview the running backs.
Bauer and T-Frank start with a review of the situation to set the scene for the upcoming season. With Keyvone Lee as the presumed starter, how much room is there for improvement? The conversation about the running back rotation can't go very far without bringing up freshman running back Nick Singleton. The five-star Governor Mifflin running back in the Class of 2022 has impressed coaches and teammates since enrolling early in January. The proposition for Singleton is to provide explosive runs and provide the spark that Penn State lacked last season. However, the expectations at this point might be that he takes over the job eventually.
Can Lee, Devyn Ford, Caziah Holmes, or fellow freshman Kaytron Allen carve a role for themselves? Bauer and T-Frank have different thoughts about the realistic expectations for the first-year back heading into the fall.
Finally, they declare if the running back room's stock is up or down heading into fall camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Each week the BWI Daily Edition takes your questions and answers them on air. Host Thomas Frank Carr and senior Editor Nate Bauer team up to discuss the thoughts and opinions of Blue White Illustrated subscribers and Penn State fans. Today they’ll tackle Big Ten Media Day, the return of PJ Mustipher, and more.
T-Frank and Bauer start with a discussion about the Penn State defensive line. A BWI Message board member wants to know the projected two-deep at the defensive line for the fall. Does the news that Mustipher is cleared for camp change their opinion? The duo discusses the pros and cons of returning from an ACL injury, how players perform when they do and what fans should expect from the senior defensive tackle early in the year.
Next, they take a question regarding the 2022 Big Ten Media Days and Penn State’s performance. Was Penn State successful in weathering the storm of controversy brought earlier in the week? Did head coach James Franklin and his players achieve their goals? T-Frank found himself disappointed in the responses, but Bauer has some different context to bring to the show.
They answer questions regarding the defensive end position, and the competition at guard between Sal Wormley and Hunter Nourzad, among others. Finally, the show ends by picking the freshmen in the Class of 2022 that will become fan favorites. Bauer chooses five-star players, Nick Singleton and Drew Allar, while T-Frank picks five-star defensive end Dani Dennis Sutton and receiver Kaden Saunders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State's 2022 season is right around the corner, and to get you ready, Blue White Illustrated is breaking down each position on the way to training camp. Today The BWI Daily Edition focuses on the wide receivers. Can this group actually improve while losing first-round draft pick Jahan Dotson? Host Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor Nate Bauer discuss which receivers are tasked with that job.
Bauer and T-Frank start by setting the scene for the 2022 receiving room. Who will replace Dotson and his 137 targets? Parker Washington returns for his third season in Happy Valley, flanked by fellow 2020 receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith. Added to the mix is Western Kentucky transfer, Mitchell Tinsley. Is that trio enough to replace one of the best pure receivers in program history? The question might be something different, which Bauer and T-Frank discuss.
Next, they introduce the rest of the room and the main players that the pair expect to compete with the top trio for playing time. Can Malick Meiga or Harrison Wallace push Lambert-Smith for playing time? Or will someone else lose snaps to an up-and-coming player? After that, T-Frank and Bauer discuss how the perception of the room could be different than the results because of the shadow Dotson left. Additionally, T-Frank brings up the other offensive pieces and their role in receiver production. Quarterback Sean Clifford and the running game will also influence how efficient and effective the group can be.
Finally, they discuss the group's freshmen, X-factors, and which way the stock for the receiver position heading into the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State’s appearance at the Big Ten media days got off to a rocky start this week after Jason Stahl, the founder of the College Football Player’s Association reported his involvement with Penn State. At the center of the story is sixth-year quarterback Sean Clifford. According to Stahl, Clifford was the focal point of his efforts to unionize Penn State’s football team and spearhead negotiations with the Big Ten. With Penn State players, coaches and administrators speaking on Wednesday, reporter Greg Pickel joins the BWI Daily to discuss the situation.
Pickel, who is reporting from Indianapolis, discusses the situation with host of the BWI Daily, Thomas Frank Carr. They reviews the news today reported by Ross Dellinger that Clifford was pressured by multiple sources to back away from Stahl’s efforts, which led to a public airing of the situation. T-Frank and Pickel walk through the different aspects of this situation. Firstly, how Clifford looks coming into his media appearance and the questions he’s going to have to answer tomorrow in Indianapolis. What will he have to say about his side of the story? Pickel and T-Frank discuss.
Secondly, what sort of effect will this have on the football team? T-Frank asks Pickel if he thinks these actions by Clifford and the team have damaged relationships with the coaching staff. From there they discuss how James Franklin and the athletic administration will handle the situation on Wednesday.
Finally, they discuss the news from yesterday that three-star receiver Yazeed Haynes essentially decommitted from the program. While hasn’t made any public announcements at the time of recording, he has removed Penn State from his social media and multiple recruiting analysts have put in a pick for Georgia to flip the 6-1 receiver. How does Penn State resolve this situation? T-Frank and Pickel discuss the options left for the Nittany Lions heading into August. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
While the number of football prospects coming out of the western part of Pennsylvania continues to dwindle due to population shifting, the quality of those prospects has not. Two of Penn State football's core players in the class of 2023, Ta'Mere Robinson and Lamont Payne, are from Pittsburgh. One common thread through Pittsburgh-area players for the last decade has been DeWayne Brown, athletic trainer and founder of 2Tenths Speed & Agility.
Brown has trained former Penn State and current NFL players such as Miles Sanders and Jaquan Brisker but is most famous for training NFL superstar Aaron Donald. Brown sat down with the host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, to discuss what he does and his thoughts on Penn State's recent commits. He'll also tell T-Frank which players to watch out for in the future.
T-Frank starts by getting to know Brown better. How did he get to the point where he's training Donald and every other NFL player from the Pittsburgh area? Next, he learns more about Brown's training background and style. He also wants to know what makes Donald one of the best players in this generation of NFL players. From there, he checks in on former Penn safety Jaquan Brisker's preparation for the NFL.
Next, he dives deeper to learn more about Penn State cornerback Lamont Payne and linebacker Ta'Mere Robinson. Brown has worked with each athlete since an early age and gives his insights into their abilities and talents.
Finally, he wants to learn more about future prospects, particularly four-star running back Quinton Martin. How good is Martin? T-Frank gets Brown's thoughts on what the high-level athlete can become. Finally, Brown gives T-Frank a list of names to keep in mind for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The BWI Daily Edition is preparing you for the 2022 Penn State football season by previewing the Penn State football team position by position. Today, they continue their look at the Nittany Lion's offense by examining the most polarizing group on the Penn State roster; the offensive line. Host Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor Nate Bauer discuss the starters, key reserves, and freshmen on the team that will shape the fate of this group in the fall.
They start by discussing Penn State center Juice Scruggs. Does Penn State need a great center to have the best version of its offensive line? That's the theory Bauer presents to T-Frank about senior Juice Scruggs. T-Frank doesn't have a direct rebuttal for that thought but doesn't agree. The two discuss what makes a good offensive line or player before diving into the group.
From there, T-Frank introduces the presumed starting lineup of left tackle Olu Fashanu, left guard Landon Tengwall, center Juice Scruggs, right guard Hunter Nourzad, and right tackle Caedan Wallace. Three of the five starters from this year differ from the previous year.
So, does that mean the stock is up because the problems from last year are no longer starting, or is the stock down becuase once again, Penn State has massive turnover and youth on the line? Bauer and T-Frank debate the merits of each point.
They also discuss the depth issues at tackle, which players can contribute beyond the starting five, before wrapping up by looking at the first-year players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Every Thursday, the host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, and senior editor at Blue White Illustrated, Nate Bauer, discuss your questions on the BWI Mailbag show. They take questions from members of the Lions Den Message board and select questions from social media to find out what Penn State fans want to know each week. For example, this week, they discuss Mike Yurcich's play selection, the hype surrounding Nick Singleton, and more.
They start with a question from YouTube about Mike Yurcich's offense. Will the offensive coordinator dial up more passes that target the middle of the field? T-Frank and Bauer discuss that question in depth. First, is the question fair and accurate? Did Yurcich shy away from that part of the field because of some part of the offense? They also discuss how receiver Parker Washington and tight ends Theo Johnson and Brenton Strange play into that conversation. Finally, can Yurcich force the ball over the middle of the field if quarterback Sean Clifford doesn't want to throw there?
From there, they move on to a broader question. Who are the offensive and defensive players that will surprise fans this season? T-Frank and Baur discuss how few players fall through the cracks for attentive fans, but to the broader audience, some do. They bring up Zakee Wheatley and Tyler Elsdon on the defensive side of the ball, and T-Frank offers several candidates on the offensive side. Bauer thinks that Kaytron Allen, despite his standout work so far, is going under the radar thanks to the presence of five-star teammate Nick Singleton.
Speaking of Singleton, is the hype getting too oversized for the freshman tailback? T-Frank and Bauer discuss what it would take for Singelton to have a successful season outside of becoming a superstar that takes every snap for the Nittany Lions. T-Frank and Nate explain what is hype and what are facts about his performance so far.
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Penn State football starts training camp on August 1st, which means we're just days away from starting the 2022 season. Blue White Illustrated is beginning its season preview to prepare fans for the upcoming excitement. Host of the BWI Daily Edition Thomas Frank Carr and senior Editor Nate Bauer will break down each position heading into and through the start of training camp. Make sure to check out the articles at bluewhiteillustrated.com and the previews on the BWI Daily Edition.
Today, Bauer and T-Frank start their season preview by discussing the Penn State quarterbacks.
As if there'd be any other place to start. When it comes to the signal callers in Happy Valley, is the stock going up or down heading into 2022? Bauer thinks that the position and the offense are heading in a positive direction. He explains why starter Sean Clifford should be better than last season.
While the show is about the quarterbacks, the conversations naturally spin to include the entire offense and the situation around whoever is under center. They examine offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich's role in this journey and how the rest of the players will affect PSU's passer.
After that, they discuss the freshmen quarterbacks that enrolled this offseason. What should fans expect from five-star passer Drew Allar and three-star prospect Beau Pribula? Both T-Frank and Bauer see one clear path to success for the young players.
There's one last player on the roster that the duo discusses. That's backup quarterback Christian Veilleux. If there is one, the second-year player is passed over in most conversations about the transition from Clifford. But both analysts believe that Veilleux has a part to play this season.
Finally, Bauer and T-Frank give their closing thoughts on the quarterback room and how things will go with Clifford in the fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With 19 recruits in the Class of 2023, Penn State's spots are winding down, but their efforts are not. There's still plenty of work to do on the way to a completed class this cycle, and the BWI Daily Recruiting Show returns to update Penn state fans on what's going on with the Nittany Lions. Host Greg Pickel and recruiting insider Ryan Snyder to discuss various topics, including a new RPM Pick by Snyder for the Nittany Lions.
First, they start with the celebratory news for Penn State fans from last weekend. Four-star linebackers Tony Rojas and Ta'Mere Robinson committed to the Nittany Lions last week on back-to-back days. Then, Snyder explains how it all came together for Penn State and how confident the team was heading into the weekend.
But is Penn State done at the position? Snyder discusses the chances that the team brings Kaveion Keys, a four-star linebacker from Virginia, to complement the duo. Currently, North Carolina and Penn State are neck-and-neck in the recruiting prediction machine. Snyder gives a timeline for Keys' commitment and what chances he sees for the Nittany Lions to land the 180th overall player.
Next, they discuss the On3 rankings update that came out on Monday. Penn State has 11 nationally ranked players in the top 300, including a five-star player in Jven Williams and a consensus five-star lineman in Alex Birchmeier. Next, Pickel and Snyder discuss the other names that rose and fell in the rankings, including King Mack, Conrad Hussey, and Joey Schlaffer. They also examine why players like Tomarrion Parker fell during this update.
Snyder put in a prediction for Penn State to land four-star defensive end Jalen Thompson out of Cass Tech this week. So what makes him think they'll land the 6-3 pass rusher? He explains what key factors made him pull the trigger.
Finally, they discuss Elliot Washington's performance at the UA Future 50 and which players will visit Penn State for the Lasch Bash at the end of the month.
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Penn State did very well in the recent update of the On300 recruiting rankings. Film analyst Thomas Frank Carr breaks down who moved where and gives his thoughts on which players are in the right spots in the rankings.
The Nittany Lions have 11 players in the On300 rankings, which were updated Monday morning. T-Frank starts by discussing the top players for Penn State in the rankings, between five-star linemen Jven Williams and newly minted five-star Alex Birchmeier. Next, he discusses which players moved up and down the rankings for the Nittany Lions.
From there, he analyzes the players' movement and why he thinks the new rankings are appropriate. For example, he looked at cornerback Elliot Washington and TJ Parker to discover why they slid down the top-150 rankings and why Jameial Lyons and King Mack shot up the board.
He also breaks down safety Conrad Hussey's ascent and discusses why London Montgomery may have slid out of the top 300 players nationally.
Finally, he previews the open quarterback spot for the Nittany Lions, which doesn't have a clear answer. So, he searches for answers by examining two potential candidates' film. Those players are Iowa passer Jaxon Smolik and Michigan native Brady Drogosh. He explains what he sees from each player in terms of pros and cons.
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Friday is an important day on the Penn State recruiting calendar. Four-star linebacker from Pittsburgh, Ta'Mere Robinson, makes his college decision between Penn State, Virginia Tech, and Miami shortly after 6:15. How will that decision play out? Recruiting reporter Greg Pickel and host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, preview the evening's event.
First, however, they start with a recap of Tony Rojas' decision to join Penn State one day prior. A fellow four-star linebacker, Rojas chose Penn State over similar schools. So how significant was his recruitment? Pickel and T-Frank discuss.
Next, they get into Robinson's preview and explain how confident Penn State fans should be in the outcome later in the evening.
From there, T-Frank asks Greg to give him the short-list of players he'd choose to pursue for Penn State if he were in charge of recruiting. He mentions the most elusive prospect this month, offensive lineman Evan Link, who has gone silent in communication with media and coaches, according to Pickel. He also birngs up Virginia linebacker Kevion Keys and receiver Carmelo Taylor.
T-Frank follows up that list by asking if Pickel thinks it's wise to hold off on taking a wide receiver in case the Nittany Lions can flip a commitment from a higher-ranked recruit. Both Pittsburgh-area receiver Rodney Gallagher and top-150 athlete Cameron Seldon are players that T-Frank would target first.
Lastly, T-Frank brings up a question from Thursday's BWI Daily Mailbag show for Pickel to answer. A Lions Den member wants to know if four-star offensive lineman Alex Birchmeier will get a fifth-star from On3 and if any players in the class will jump from three to four-star profiles. Pickel chooses receiver Yazeed Haynes and explains why.
Next, they shift their focus to Penn State wrestling. Head coach Cael Sanderson received a new contract this offseason. How does that impact the program's stability? How dominant can they become in the future? And how doe NIL add to that already sizable lead? Pickel and T-Frank discuss that at length before turning the conversation to NIL at Penn State and the lack of enthusiasm to contribute to football.
From there, they take a quick look at the 2022 Nittany Lions for a preview of the season. Which underclassmen will take a step forward and jump up the depth chart? T-Frank and Greg give their thoughts.
Finally, they close out the show discussing Bo Nickal's MMA career and a big moment coming up in the near future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State football is just over two weeks from the start of training camp, and Blue White Illustrated starts the season preview on the BWI Daily Mailbag show. Host Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor Nate Bauer discuss questions submitted to the show from the Lions Den message board and social media.
Bauer and T-Frank start the show with a rapid-fire question period about various Penn State football topics. For example, will a freshman crack the two-deep to start the season against Purdue? Also, will Penn State have more than two backs in the rotation throughout the year?
Nick Singleton's impact on the running back room, how the roles on the team will break out, and how Penn State labels their running backs come up in the discussion.
Another question that comes from a Penn State subscriber deals with Manny Diaz's defense. Will the Nittany Lions go after the quarterback more aggressively than they did last season under Brent Pry? T-Frank and Bauer discuss the role that pressure plays in Diaz's defense and how the defensive ends play determines how aggressive he needs to be. T-Frank also describes the differences between the two defensive minds and how sacks come in different ways from each coach.
How do you build a national championship roster? That's the question a listener asks of the duo. Bauer broke down the class rankings for both Alabama and Georiga over the last four seasons to find the answer.
With training camp a few weeks away, a viewer asks which training camp battles T-Frank and Bauer have their eyes on. Bauer discusses the third receiver in detail. Will Harrison Wallace, KeAndre Lambert-Smith, or Malick Meiga step up to take that job? T-Frank points to the secondary and wants to know who will grab the lion's share of snaps at field safety. Veteran Keaton Ellis must fend off ascending redshirt freshman Zakee Wheatley to maintain that starting role. Bauer and T-Frank take opposite sides of that debate.
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Penn State football has 17 commits in the Class of 2023 and two high-profile players are making their decisions tomorrow. Will Tony Rojas or Ta'Mere Robinson join the ranks of Penn State's commits this cycle?
Before those big decisions, host of the BWI Daily and film analyst for On3, Thomas Frank Carr, put together a list of the five most fun players to scout in this class. He's watched each player in detail over the last eight months and picked the players he enjoyed watching more than the rest.
So what makes a player fun to scout? T-Frank explains what he looks for in a player, what traits or skills stand out to him on film, and why. His list includes offensive linemen Jven Williams and Alex Birchmeier, as well as defensive backs King Mack, Elliot Washington, and Dakaari Nelson.
Finally, he gives you a sneak peek at what he's seen from Tony Rojas on film.
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It's a jam-packed week of recruiting for Penn State football, poised to add even more high-level talent to their Class of 2023. The BWI Daily Edition Recruiting Show reviews the past weekend in recruiting and previews the decision of both four-star linebackers Tony Rojas and Ta'Mere Robinson coming up later in the week.
Host Greg Pickel starts with a quick review of London Montgomery's commitment on Monday evening. The standout runner from Scranton Prep chose Penn State after a deliberate recruiting process that came down to Boston College and the Nittany Lions. How did Montgomery feel about the decision? Recruiting insider Ryan Snyder spoke with the four-star running back this week and relates what he said. Finally, Snyder drops an interesting nugget about 2024 athlete Quinton Martin, a national talent from Pittsburgh.
After that, Pickel transitions into a preview of Thursday and Friday. One of the nation's top linebackers, Tony Rojas, will make his college selection on Thursday evening. The list is down to Penn State, Clemson, and Georgia, with the Nittany Lions being the heavy favorite. But will Penn State land player 105 in the On3 consensus? Snyder has a pick and explains his confidence in his choice.
The next player is a fellow four-star linebacker from Pittsburgh, Ta'Mere Robinson. Again, can Penn State land both of its top prospects? If so, they'll lock up the 8th, and the 9th ranked player at linebacker in consecutive days.
Next, Pickel and Snyder discuss the camp that Snyder attended in Pittsburgh this past Sunday. First, he spoke to some of Penn State's top prospects, including Martin and Robinson. Then, he shares what news he gathered from the event.
Finally, the duo discusses Penn State's situation at quarterback in the Class of 2023. Where do the Nittany Lions go after three-star passer Marcus Stokes decommitted from the program? Snyder brings up several names, including four-star quarterback Brady Drogosh, three-star passer Jaxon Smolik and Pierce Clarkson. He breaks down the situation with each player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Thursday, Penn State football got bad news when the three-star quarterback Marcus Stokes flipped his commitment to Florida. So the question now is, do they need to replace him?
That's what the host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, tackles on today's show. There's a school of thought that Penn State doesn't need to grab a quarterback this year because they got two quality prospects in the Class of 2022. T-Frank thinks that it's a mistake to go down that path. He investigates the current quarterback situation at Penn State, the turbulent effect of the transfer portal, and the idea of getting a backup QB in the portal next offseason.
T-Frank starts by explaining the theory with which he disagrees. Penn State recruited five-star quarterback Drew Allar and exciting local prospect Beau Pribula last season. So why would Penn State need a quarterback with the combination of high-profile talent and a 'gamer' last year? T-Frank pushes back on preconceived notions about talent evaluation and misconceptions about player development.
Next, T-Frank points to real-world examples of how the transfer portal sapped the Nittany Lions of their quarterback depth in the last four offseasons.
Finally, why settle? He debates the merits of lowering the floor of the quarterback room and creating a lack of competition, which led to last season's debacle in Iowa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State fans can ask film analyst Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor, Nate Bauer, their weekly questions on the BWI Mailbag Show. Today they answer questions about Penn State's offense under Mike Yurcich heading into its second year, fixing the running game, how analysts play into the game-planning picture, and more.
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They start the show with a question about analysts and off-field assistants. Does Penn State now have enough analysts to be on a field comparable with the top teams in the country? If so, does that change anything on game day or in-game planning? Bauer and T-Frank discuss the merits of the thought and what that means for head coach James Franklin and his top assistants, Mike Yurcich and Manny Diaz.
That conversation spins into a question about the Penn State offense in 2022. Can they get the rushing attack figured out? The viewer also wants to know how many yards Nick Singleton will rush for next fall. Bauer feels bullish on Singleton, and T-Frank feels the same about Yurcich. First, Bauer gives his reasons why and then T-Frank discusses why we haven't seen the best of Yurcich yet.
They also field questions about the defensive line and how new additions will fare up front, the timeline for several first-year players who T-Frank predicts to redshirt, the future of non-revenue sports at Penn State, and much more.
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Penn State athletic director Pat Kraft sat down last week for an exclusive interview with Blue White Illustrated. Senior Editor Nate Bauer joins the show to discuss what they talked about and how he sees the first week under Kraft's leadership after that conversation. They'll also discuss the nuances of Penn State's athletic model, the future of NIL, a timeline for events at Penn State, and more.
Host Thomas Frank Carr starts with Bauer's overall impressions of Kraft during their conversation. Did Kraft match his demeanor in his opening press conference? What fascinating insight did he pick up from a follow-up conversation? From there, Bauer brings up his article at Blue White Illustrated about Kraft's commitment to keeping Penn State's full complement of sports and what needs to happen for that future to come true.
They'll also discuss how football fits into that picture and how Kraft can assist with the largest money-maker at Penn State while still having a broad athletic department.
They'll also broach NIL with a similar frame of reference. Considering where Penn State is from a facilities standpoint, how can they also compete at NIL? Will focusing on all sports take away from football's ability to compete? Also, can Penn State gain momentum if head coach James Franklin doesn't have to be the leader in this conversation?
They'll wrap up by discussing the future of athletics and if NIL has a long-term place in the conversation.
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Penn State football sits eighth in the country in the On3 Class rankings for 2023, heading into a critical stretch of commitments in July. The BWI Daily Recruiting show discusses the important news of the weekend and previews the month ahead.
Host Greg Pickel and recruiting insider Ryan Snyder starts with the surprise that it was a quiet Fourth of July for Penn State recruiting. No players committed to the Nittany Lions over the holiday weekend, and the players that did plan on committing this week have moved their commitment dates to later in the month. Does that change this week? Snyder gives his thoughts and shares what details he knows about players' commitment plans.
From there, they will discuss Carmelo Taylor, a speedy receiver from Virginia who is a part of the Nittany Lion's recruiting picture? Snyder and Pickel will break down where he fits in the Penn State pecking order and how Cameron Seldon plays into that picture.
They'll also touch on Northeast (Philadelphia) offensive lineman Naquil Betrand, who released a top six earlier this week. After visiting the school last month, the former Colorado commit has Penn State in that group. What has Snyder heard about the offensive line class plans after Evan Link? He'll share what he knows.
Next, they discuss the recruit names and commitment dates that are known. Ta'Mere Robinson and Tony Rojas have dates for later next week, while potential Oklahoma commit Derrick LeBlanc plans on making his announcement on the 28th.
What about Treyaun Webb, London Montgomery, Evan Link, Jason Moore, and the rest of Penn State's top prospects? Snyder shares what he knows at this time.
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News shattered the college sports world last night when the Big Ten announced that they accepted USC and UCLA from the Pac 12 starting in 2024. As a result, Penn State now finds itself in the middle of a budding super conference poised to take over college athletics. On Friday's BWI Daily Edition, host Thomas Frank Carr and recruiting insider Ryan Snyder discuss that and Penn State's Class of 2023. Could they find themselves in the top ten?
They start with the news last night that UCS and UCLA will join Penn State in the Big Ten. How does this move change the landscape of college football? Snyder and T-Frank discuss that at length. They also look forward to what and who is next. Will the ACC survive this distillation of athletic conferences? What other programs from the Pac 12 could join the southern California schools?
Previously, Snyder said that Penn State's Class of 2023 didn't have a great chance of landing in the top ten once the cycle was completed. Does he feel that way now? There are still plenty of hills to climb, but Snyder sees a path to that reality. He cites that the team already amassed a quality number of four-star players and can realistically add more.
Can they land defensive tackles Derrick LeBlanc and Jason Moore? What about offensive tackle Evan Link? Do they have a chance with four-star corner Elliot Washington? The list includes other familiar names like Tony Rojas, Ta'Mere Robinson and Cam Seldon. Finally, Snyder gives his thoughts on the reality of that vision coming together.
Lastly, T-Frank and Snyder discuss the running back situation for 2023. With all that talent left on the board, can Penn State add Treyaun Webb and London Montgomery? They break down how that could play out.
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Each week senior editor Nate Bauer and football film analyst Thomas Frank Carr sit down to answer your Penn State questions on the BWI Daily Edition mailbag show. Today they answer questions about head strength coach Chuck Losey, how to best use freshman running back Nick Singleton, and more. If you'd like to answers your questions on the BWI Daily, join for just one dollar and access the Lions Den Message board. T-Frank and Bauer start the show by discussing the annual Lift for Life event, which is back and open to the public for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Bauer and T-Frank discuss the event, its meaning, and how fans can get a unique view into the program, which they usually don't. From there, they dive into the mailbag to discuss questions from the audience. First, they start with a question about the quarterback situation. Will Penn State have a reliable backup to starter Sean Clifford this year? Bauer recently spoke to offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich and relays his conversation with Yurcich on this topic. Does Bauer think the team will have a quality player to push Clifford? T-Frank follows up with his thoughts on the topic. Next, a viewer asks if there's a difference with new strength coach Chuck Losey leading the team in the athletic development department. Next, Bauer and T-Frank discuss some of the natural differences when transitioning between leadership, even if they believe the same things. Finally, a question about four-star defensive lineman Jason Moore steers them into the realm of recruiting conversation. A viewer asks if there is one uncommitted player in the Class of 2023 that is most important or valuable. Bauer and T-Frank discuss the meaning of the word "important" and "valuable" and debate the different applications of those words. Does the question refer to the balance of the class? The value of the position? Or the long-term health of the roster? Bauer and T-Frank dissect Penn State's needs from multiple angles. Next, a message board member wants to know about running back Nick Singleton. Can Penn State use Singleton in more ways than as just a runner? What about throwing him passes in the flat? Bauer dives into what sort of hill Singleton must climb mentally to earn that role first. He also references freshman teammate Kaytron Allen as a player who is mentally ahead of the curve thanks to his IMG Academy training. Once that baseline is established, T-Frank counters the question by describing how Penn State used running back Saquon Barkley in a more valuable way than passes into the flat. Next, he explains what types of targets are helpful and how the team can put Singleton into a similarly advantageous situation. JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394 Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3 Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Can Penn State use Nick Singleton the way they used Saquon Barkley? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The official visit period is over for the summer in college football recruiting, which means that most players will make their decisions in the coming month. Host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, breaks down what we know and don't know heading into July. Then, he uses that information to build a mock class.
He starts with the news on Wednesday that sets some projections on edge. Four-star safety King Mack from St. Thomas Aquinas in Florida pushed back his commitment decision by a day. The feisty safety will now decide on Thursday at noon. Will Penn State be the pick? T-Frank saves his thoughts on that for later in the show. Finally, he reviews the players that have a prediction for Penn State football or are reportedly secured for the Nittany Lions. Those players are Mack, four-star linebackers Tony Rojas and Ta'Mere Robinson, along with running back Treyaun Webb.
From there, he reviews the offensive class and projects how many spots remain on that ball's side. He thinks the Nittany Lions should only take one runner in this cycle. So will it be Webb or Scranton Prep's London Montgomery? At wide receiver, he could see the Nittany Lions taking another player but should they? The team can also add two more offensive linemen.
Defensively, he looks at the committed players and sees that the front seven is locked in, save for two positions. The board seems clearly down to one more defensive tackle. Will it be Florida defender Derrick LeBlanc or will DeMatha's Jason Moore be the choice?
The secondary situation is messy with the news that high-priority athlete Cam Seldon wants to play offense in college. How does that affect the safety board and the flexibility of the secondary? T-Frank also doesn't see a great fit to add at corner unless the Nittany Lions can land LeBlanc and teammate Ja'Keem Jackson.
Finally, he presents the players he thinks will choose Penn State over the next month.
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In the burgeoning world of name image and likeness, few things are well-known facts for fans. To help fill in some of those gaps, the host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, speaks to Jason Belzer, the founder of Student-Athlete NIL, the third-party company that manages Penn State's largest NIL collective, Success with Honor. In this nearly 30-minute interview, T-Frank and Belzer discuss how the collective currently operates, Belzer's role within the organization, some up-to-date information about the health of the collective, and more.
T-Frank starts with the basics of Penn State's NIL situation. How do Belzer and his company fit into the picture with Success with Honor? Belzer explains the relationship between the two organizations and describes how he bridges the gap.
"So I'm the CEO of Student Athlete NIL. So in some ways, you can call me the GM of Success with Honor. That being said, Mark Toniatti, who is a donor, a longtime Penn State Alumni supporter, and on a lot of boards at the university, he is the CEO of Success with Honor. But we are kind of like the GM. So the relationship that you can kind of think about is that we are almost like a Learfield, similar to what Penn State uses for their MMR (multi-media right) rights, but we're focused on the NIL side," he told BWI.
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Belzer paints a positive picture of the tangible work that Success with Honor has done with Penn State student-athletes. He cites that they've been busy since the introduction of the collective in February,
"Penn State has more going on from a NIL perspective and a collective perspective, and really 95% of the school's out there, which is I think, a testament to some of this work we've done but also the support of the Penn State community and the money that we've been able to raise to work with student-athletes."
However, those figures are not indicative of the whole picture. While Success with Honor has been busy connecting players and fans at events, the money generated so far is behind.
"We launched a collective with about a half a million in the bank. Since then, we've raised an additional million dollars plus, which is pretty, pretty substantial. But over the long run, for Penn State to want to compete at the level that it does, we need to continue to drive money into the collective."
Belzer and T-Frank also discussed the current marketplace for NIL and roster management that has been discussed this summer. He gives the minimum dollar figure on what a team like Penn State would need to be competitive and what they would need to be ahead of the competition.
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Penn State senior editor Nate Bauer and film analyst Thomas Frank Carr are back for their weekly mailbag show on the BWI Daily Edition. They discuss several topics, including how complex or straightforward new defensive coordiantor Manny Diaz's scheme is. They also field questions about the Class of 2022 and 2023, including which players, like freshman Kaden Saunders, could play early.
They start the show with news and notes about the Penn State football team Nate Bauer gathered this week. Then, he gives some broad details about what he learned and directs listeners to check out his articles, which you can find below.
From there, they get into the mailbag to discover what Penn State fans want to know on the second-to-last Thursday in June. The first question deals with the Nittany Lion's first game of the season against Purdue. The line sits at -3 entering the game, and one BWI member wants to know if that's too low or if Penn State is that bad? Bauer and T-Frank see it differently but go into the factors keeping Penn State and Purdue within a field goal.
After a discussion about basketball recruiting, they switch to the topic of defensive ends. One viewer asks Bauer and T-Frank if new commit TJ Parker and five-star defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton have a higher floor than current starter Nick Tarburton.
T-Frank describes the similarities between all three players and then gets into one quirk that both Dennis-Sutton and Parker share.
Manny Diaz is bringing a new scheme to Penn State, and the Nittany Lions seem to be in a good position with two top-150 linebacker recruits who plan on making their college decisions shortly. So, a viewer writes to ask, which scheme is easier to pick up for a player transitioning to linebacker, Diaz, or former DC Brent Pry?
T-Frank clarifies some points about what position four-star prospects Ta'Mere Robinson and Tony Rojas play before asking Bauer to take the question. Bauer recently interviewed Diaz for BWI, and he got a first-hand account of the nature of his scheme. Bauer relates what Diaz told him and then asks T-Frank to add context to what he's relaying. Then, T-Frank and Bauer discuss what that means for the players in the system.
The next viewer asks if Penn State will have a reliable deep threat in 2022. If so, is freshman Kaden Saunders that guy? What about fellow newcomer Omari Evans? T-Frank and Bauer discuss the viable deep threat options in the offense and give their verdict.
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Penn State starting linebacker Curtis Jacobs joins the BWI Daily Edition for an exclusive interview. He sits down with host Thomas Frank Carr to discuss his path to his new position, how he sees the game of football, and what makes him tick. Be sure to check out both installments of the interview.
T-Frank starts out by taking Jacobs back to Penn State's bowl game performance against Arkansas. Like several of his teammates, he played a new position filling in for a veteran who had opted out of the game for the NFL Draft. How comfortable was he at WILL linebacker after practicing for a month? Jacobs said it wasn't about playing the run in the tackle box but about playing every down for the defense.
"Honestly, the best part of it was being able to play third down. I feel like that was a big part of my game I didn't get to show because of personnel, and I felt like that was a really big opportunity for me," he said
Jacobs came off the field in favor of slot corner DaeQuan Hardy in obvious passing situations throughout last season. But how was playing a new position? Jacobs says it wasn't about playing in a new spot but keeping the same trust in his teammates,
"My comfort comes from just being able to trust my teammates and I had full trust in my teammates. I would say I felt pretty comfortable, and now I'm just running with it. I feel like I've hit the ground running, and I feel like I'm in for a big season next year."
Jacobs will take on the playmaking role of Will linebacker full-time next season in Manny Diaz's new scheme. He discusses the nature of that system with T-Frank, how he enjoys playing for Diaz, and how aggressive the team will be.
They also discuss his fellow linebackers, Kobe King and Tyle Elsdon, who are battling for the starting middle linebacker position. Jacobs shares what he's seen from them in that endeavor and tells T-Frank a bit about who they are as people.
T-Frank also brings up the topic of size and linebackers in college football. Jacobs plans on playing at 227 pounds this year, which is typically lighter than traditional linebackers. However, this isn't new to Jacobs, as this is how linebackers play in college football. T-Frank wants to know how Jacobs feels about the situation and if he thinks his style of play will hold up to the physicality of the Big Ten. Jacobs points to factors beyond weight that mean more in how a player performs on the field.
They also discuss the differences between his old position (SAM Linebacker) and his new one. Jacobs tells T-Frank that he actually misses one part of his old job. Other topics of conversation include modern ways that teams are attacking linebackers. Jacobs tells T-Frank that his belief that linebackers "can't be right" because of RPO passes isn't accurate. He explains what he does to sniff out plays in that situation. Finally, they discuss Jacobs' interests off the field and what makes him tick as a person.
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While it was quiet on a commitment from Penn State football recruiting Sunday and Monday, that doesn’t mean that their official visit weekend wasn’t a success. Recruiting insider Ryan Snyder has been hard at work digging up information on the uncommitted players that took official visits to Penn State Friday and Saturday. He joins host Greg Pickel on the BWI Daily recruiting show to share what he’s learned.
They start this video discussing the committed players who also took official visits this weekend and Ryan’s conversations with them, which you can read here. After that, they shift to possibly the most important players visiting Happy Valley; linebackers Ta’Mere Robinson and Tony Rojas. Both players set commitment dates for the first half of July and Synder details where Penn State stands in both recruitments.
Did they do enough to stave off Georiga for Rojas? Will Robinson’s relationship with Virginia Tech head coach Brent Pry swing his commitment away from Penn State? BWI’s insider has the scoop for you.
The linebacker duo weren’t the only key players visiting the Nittany Lions though. Snyder gives the latest update on four-star defensive tackle Derrick LeBlanc and his teammate cornerback Ja’Keem Jackson. Finally he and Pickel wrap up by discussing Scranton Prep running back London Montgomery. There’s a limited number of slots at running back this year and it may be a race between Montgomery and Florida runner Treyaun Webb. He outlines how things could shake out and the timeline for Montgomery to potentially commit. JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual
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Penn State football hosted several important recruits for their official visits over the weekend, but so far, it's been a quiet start to the week. Host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, reviews what we know so far about how Penn State's efforts went from the weekend. From there, he shifts topics to talk about the second-year players on the current roster whom he spoke with earlier this year.
The BWI Daily Edition previewed a critical weekend on Friday where many of Penn State's top prospects, like linebackers Tony Rojas and Ta'Mere Robinson, were on campus. He reviews what he and insider Ryan Snyder expected from the weekend, which isn't what we've gotten so far. Despite that, there's some positivity from Penn State commits online, which he reviews.
To get more intel on how things went, check out Snyder's conversations with Robinson, his Q&A with tackle Evan Link, and more.
After that, he puts recruiting news down for the day and gets into the show's main topic for Monday. After speaking with several of Penn State's second-year defensive players, he found an interesting theme that emerged from his conversations. When asking linebacker Jamari Buddin, safety Zakee Wheatley and defensive tackle Jordan van den Berg what the most important thing they were working on this offseason was, it wasn't anything physical. Instead, all three discussed what they were learning.
He dives into what that means and what football players focus on to become better at their sport.
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Penn State football enters a key recruiting weekend with eight high-priority official visits on Friday and Saturday. It's a weekend that could produce more than one commitment for the program. To break it all down, BWI recruiting insider Ryan Snyder joins host Thomas Frank Carr to preview all the top prospects expected on campus this weekend, including Ta'Mere Robinson, Tony Rojas, London Montgomery, King Mack and many others. Snyder and T-Frank also discuss the latest surrounding three-star DL Tyriq Blanding. After taking an official visit to Penn State last weekend, Blanding announced that he's set to announce his decision on Saturday. Blanding is down to Penn State, Michigan, Oregon, Syracuse and West Virginia. James Franklin and his staff also hosted their first midweek prospect camp this past Wednesday. Ryan wraps up the show discussing a few of the top prospects who were in attendance.
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Blue White Illustrated senior editor Nate Bauer and host Thomas Frank Carr take questions from the audience for their weekly mailbag show. Today they discuss the name image and likeness questions submitted by message board members at bluewhiteillustrated.com. In this video, both questions deal with NIL.
First, the duo is asked which unexpected Big Ten school might compete with Ohio State atop the Big Ten in terms of NIL money spent. Bauer suggests that Michigan State and head coach Mel Tucker as the team to keep an eye on. Next, T-Frank brings up Maryland as a school with possible ties to large donors that can make waves.
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Penn State recruiting is reaching a fever pitch during June with multiple events weekly. The Nittany Lions hosted several official visits last weekend, a seven-on-seven tournament Wednesday, and have some potentially good news coming next weekend. Host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, discusses all that and more on today's show.
T-Frank starts with news this week about Lift For Life returning to Penn State after a forced hiatus thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Then, he gives the date and time of the event for fans interested in attending.
Next, he dips into news that came out Tuesday night from On3 recruiting insider Ryan Snyder. Three-star defensive tackle Tyriq Blanding announced that he'd be choosing his school on June 18th, which is Saturday. Snyder placed a pick for Penn State after the announcement. So, T-Frank reacts to that news on the show and gives his thoughts on the 6-1 defensive tackle.
While that recruiting news deals with the immediate future of Penn State, the next topic on the show deals with the past, present, and future. Monday, T-Frank wrote an article about the evolution of the receiver prototype at the college and NFL levels. He gives an overview of that article on the show and explains in detail what is fueling the revolution.
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The BWI Daily Edition recruiting show is back to give you vital information about what went on in Penn State recruiting over the weekend. Host Greg Pickel and insider Ryan Snyder discuss the key events, including a committment, a de-commitment, and new offers going out to campers from this past weekend.
They start with the good Penn State recruiting news from the weekend with three-star receiver Yazeed Haynes committing to the program. Next, Snyder recaps the timeline of Haynes' summer explosion in recruiting before moving on to how On3 will classify the speedy 6-1 receiver. From there, they discuss what is next or isn't next for Haynes.
Next, Pickel and Snyder recap what they heard from Penn State's official visitors this past weekend. They touch on four-star Alabama safety Dakaari Nelson, four-star tackle Evan Link, and three-star defensive tackle Tyriq Blanding among others. Aside from the reactions they gathered over the last 24 hours, they talk about the likely timeline for each player.
It's not all good news for Penn State this week. That's because the Nittany Lions lost one of their four offensive linemen this week to a commitment flip. Three-star lineman Joshua Miller changed his commitment to Georgia Monday afternoon. Snyder recaps what Miller had to say about the decision and how things evolved over the last two weeks.
Finally, Pickel and Snyder review the players that earned Penn State offers after their latest Elite Showcase camp on Sunday. Snyder then reviews Penn State's seven-on-seven camp on Saturday. Lastly, Snyder presents some troubling information for Penn State about four-star linebacker Tony Rojas.
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It was a jam-packed weekend for Penn State recruiting and host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, recaps all of it on the show. He gets into the good and bad news before looking ahead to the rest of the summer with his preview.
T-Frank starts with breaking news this afternoon that three-star offensive lineman Joshua Miller de-committed from the program and flipped his commitment to Georiga. T-Frank breaks down what happened and gives his opinion on what might have enticed Miller from a positional and schematic standpoint.
Next, he gives an overview of the good news. Rising three-star prospect Yazeed Haynes committed to Penn State Sunday night. So, T-Frank gives a quick scouting report of the uber-fast wide receiver. He also gets into some of the ways that Haynes mitigates the loss of four-star target Rodney Gallagher.
From there, he transitions into the show's main topic, looking ahead to the rest of the uncommitted players in the Class of 2023. He picks out three offensive players and six defenders that he thinks are must-gets for Penn State. Of course, the Nittany Lions don't need to get all of them, but they represent positions or skill sets that Penn State needs to fill out its class. He starts with the offense and then transitions to the defense to finish the show.
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Penn State recruiting enters the first big official visit weekend of the summer today. Recruiting insider Ryan Snyder joins the BWI Daily Edition to preview the weekend's events, including a seven-on-seven tournament and a prospect camp. He and host Thomas Frank Carr take you through the names and events you need to know.
T-Frank and Snyder start with Penn State's seven-on-seven tournament they're hosting Friday morning at the Penn State football complex. Next, Snyder breaks down the top schools in attendance at the event and the notable players from each institution. After that, T-Frank digs into the nature of tournaments like this and what added benefits they can provide the Penn State coaching staff beyond talent evaluation. Finally, Snyder explains the broader seven-on-seven landscape.
Next, they get into the weekend's biggest event, official visits. Eight uncommitted prospects for the Class of 2023 visit campus this weekend, starting on Friday. Check out the complete list in his notebook from earlier this week.
From that list, T-Frank picks several intriguing players he wants to learn more about from Snyder. For example, where does three-star defensive tackle Tyriq Blanding fit into the defensive tackle board? Will high-priority tackle prospect Evan Link commit after this weekend? And who else is in the picture for Alabama safety Dakaari Nelson?
Lastly, Snyder updates the linebacker situation in the Class of 2023. Penn State's top two targets, Tony Rojas and Ta'Mere Robinson, are seemingly going in different directions. Despite the murky outlook, Snyder tries to shed as much light on the subject as possible.
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Penn State head coach James Franklin met with the media yesterday, and the dominant topic of conversation was name, image, and likeness. Today, the BWI Mailbag is all about that conversation after Blue White Illustrated premium members latched on to the topic.
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T-Frank and senior editor Nate Bauer start the show by discussing their conversations with Penn State coaches on Wednesday. Then, they get deeper into some of the topics they brought up on the BWI Daily Edition yesterday, filmed directly after the availability. T-Frank brings up the receiver position and what sort of players the team is looking for, based on his conversation with receivers coach Taylor Stubblefield. Next, Bauer discussed the offensive line and coaching the position with Phil Trautwein.
From there, they dive into the mailbag. Again, listeners were eager to discuss NIL. Questions dealt with the NIL collectives, which one the university works with, and how the future of college football might change.
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The Penn State coaching staff met with the media for about an hour on Wednesday, discussing various topics. The Blue White Illustrated team was on hand for the event and brings you their observations on the BWI Daily Edition. Host Thomas Frank Carr, senior Editor Nate Bauer and reporter Greg Pickel discuss what stood out to them about head coach James Franklin's comments and then explain which position coaches they talked to afterward.
T-Frank starts with the main thrust of Franklin's conversation, which was on NIL and the transfer portal. Next, Bauer takes viewers through the interaction that ended the press conference, in which Franklin discussed the landscape necessary to compete in college football. Afterward, Pickel gives his thoughts and then shifts the focus to freshman linebacker Abdul Carter. Finally, T-Frank follows up with his thoughts on Carter's fit in the Penn State defense.
Next, they discuss which positions coaches they talked to and how those conversations went. Bauer chatted with offensive line coach Phil Trautwein about his group and how he feels heading into the Fall. Next, Pickel talks about what safety coach Anthony Poindexter had to say about his group.
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Last weekend, Penn State's two camps brought hundreds of prospects through campus, including some that left with a scholarship offer from the school. The BWI Daily Edition: Recruiting Show recaps the weekend, tracks the fallout from the event, and gets fans caught up on all the week's important news.
Host Greg Pickel starts with the significant takeaways from insider Ryan Snyder about the Whiteout camp on Saturday. Then, Snyder gives his impressions of the event, who stood out, and what he noticed during the event. One of the biggest takeaways for Snyder was that there weren't more high-level prospects at the event. It's not a problem unique to Penn State but has been a growing trend around the country. Snyder explains what he thinks is going on and why this trend isn't good for either side.
From there, he discusses the only Class of 2023 player to get an offer from the Whiteout camp, receiver Yazeed Hayes. The 6-1 prospect ran a blazing 40-yard dash and was a standout in the drills. Next, he recaps his conversation with Hayes and explains what comes next for the three-star receiver. He also highlights other players, including 2025 running back John Forster.
Next, they discuss some news that isn't as good for Penn State. Snyder put a pick in for Clemson with four-star offensive tackle Zech Owens. Why? Snyder explains.
Finally, they discuss some of the other Whiteout camp events that deal with the committed players. Snyder was impressed with several offensive linemen, including 2024 center Cooper Cousins.
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It was a busy weekend to kick off the June recruiting calendar for Penn State football. The Nittany Lions hosted their Whiteout camp on Saturday, their biggest collection of elite talent at a camp this summer. They followed that up with over 200 prospects from the Classes of 2022 through 2025 on Sunday in the Elite Showcase I.
At the Whiteout camp on Saturday, the Penn State had four of their five offensive line commits in 2023 and 2024 present for the event. Host and film analyst Thomas Frank Carr saw the one-on-one pass protection drills and has some thoughts on what he saw. Check out the video on our Youtube channel to see what he's talking about, but he gives a recap of the players involved. Surprisingly, the player that stood out the most was the youngest one of the group, four-star lineman Cooper Cousins.
After wrapping up his thoughts on the weekend, T-Frank shifts his focus to the current state of the Penn State offensive line. Earlier this summer, the media got a chance to speak with the redshirt freshman class for the first time. In that group is left guard Landon Tengwall, the probable starter at his position for 2022. T-Frank has long admired Tengwall's game and was interested to see what makes him tick as a football player.
T-Frank takes you through some of Tengwall's comments from the media session and explains what stood out to him about the guard's responses and demeanor.
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Penn State recruiting kicks off June with their biggest camp weekend of the summer. The Whiteout Camp takes place Saturday, and recruiting insider Ryan Snyder joins the BWI Daily Edition to tell you all about it. He and host Thomas Frank Carr go through the biggest names in attendance on Saturday and preview other important weekends this month. They also look at critical official visits, including this weekend's massively important Jason Moore visit.
Snyder starts the show for those who don't follow recruiting closely by explaining what the Whiteout camp is, why teams do camps, and where they got their start. Then he lists off the critical players for the Class of 2023 that will attend on Saturday. Check out his article here for the complete list, including key names from 2024 and beyond.
Next, he and T-Frank discuss the satellite camp the Penn State staff attended on Thursday. The BWI Daily edition was taped a day in advance to be sure to check the site for a recap of the events from Thursday. Snyder explains to T-Frank what satellite camps are and why teams attend them before previewing the camp in Detroit that head coach James Franklin spoke at yesterday.
What was James Franklin's message to recruits at the Sound Mind Sound Body Ferris State Michigan Showcase? Next, T-Frank and Snyder discuss four-star defensive tackle Jason Moore's official visit, taking place this weekend. Snyder has called Moore one of the most important players in the Class of 2023 for Franklin. So, T-Frank asks him why. Why is Moore so crucial in a year with such depth at the defensive tackle position? Snyder explains that it's not just his position or talent that matters but something else.
After further discussion about Moore and the defensive line group in 2023, T-Frank brings up a final topic that might be on the minds of Penn State football fans. The Class of 2023 started out with fanfare and promise. But after a few losses in the last month, including in-state players committing to other schools, should Penn State be worried about this class?
T-Frank and Snyder discuss this topic from a big-picture perspective, where BWI's insider doesn't see a huge reason to worry. Next, they discuss it individually, where Snyder feels that NIL opportunities will cause Penn State to miss players they would typically get. That, along with the depth at defensive tackle, linebacker, and offensive line, should give Penn State fans hope.
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The BWI Daily Edition takes your questions every Thursday on the mailbag episode of the show. Senior editor Nate Bauer and host Thomas Frank Carr solicit questions from website members and social media to answer Penn State fans burning questions this offseason.
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Today they discuss the current NIL situation at Penn State, which teams will be a bad matchup next fall, and how the offensive staff should handle the upcoming quarterback competition in 2023.
However, to start the show, Bauer gives an update about Penn State hoops and what high-level prospect they hosted for a visit this week. Bauer gives a brief profile of 2023 prospect Carey Booth, son of former Penn State forward Calvin Booth. After that, he stays with basketball, previewing the annual Coaches vs. Cancer golf tournament in State College this weekend.
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Penn State offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich came to Penn State with a lot of fanfare surrounding his hire. The former Oklahoma State and Texas offensive coordinator drew praise for his ability to score points and create explosive plays for the offense. But unfortunately for Penn State fans, none of that came to pass in 2021 during his first season with the Nittany Lions.
So to get a better sense of what Yurcich is as a play-caller and see what happened last season, the host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, brings PFF senior analyst Seth Galina on the show. Galina is a quarterback coach and evaluates offensive football for PFF. The two discuss quarterback play, the Penn State offense, Sean Clifford, and the game's evolution on the show.
They start with a conversation about quarterback mechanics. In a recent interview on the Paydirt Podcast, Galina brought up rotational throwing, which T-Frank learned about from QB throwing coach Brad Maendler. He has more questions, the biggest of which is; how did we all miss this evolution?
Next, they discuss the Penn State offense and its DNA under Yurcich. First, Galina explains how the passing game worked last year and why it didn't work better. One clue as to why the tight ends weren't more effective comes from the play of Clifford,
"I did see a lot of what we call Y-Cross. Which is a crossing route 18-to-22 yards that crosses over the center of the field. Every team runs this play it's one of the biggest plays in college football right now. I think the issue is there with Clifford is you're talking about smaller-ish windows. I think he needs to be able to say, "I'm good enough to fit that ball in there."
Next, he dives into how the scheme uses space to create matchups for the quarterback and how the play of that position changes the way coordinators can call games. Then T-Frank asks Galina if there's anything he would change about the offense.
One thing that has bothered T-Frank over the last several seasons is the lack of outside-zone running from Penn State's coordinators. But, is that as big of a deal as T-Frank has made it out to be? Galina doesn't think so and explains why.
Finally, they discuss the evolution of offensive football and the RPO. After describing what it is and what it does, Galina gives his thoughts on where the game is going.
"I think we're still scratching the surface of RPOs. Again, it's all based on the referee. If the referee wants to start calling illegal man downfield, it changes everything. As long as they're told that we want to see offense, we're not even close to scratching the surface of RPOs."
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Penn State recruiting for May wraps up with the BWI Daily Edition Recruiting show. Host Greg Pickel and insider Ryan Snyder discuss the relevant topics of the last week and preview the critical information about upcoming events.
They start with news about one of Penn State's top recruits in the Class of 2023, Jven Williams. The five-star interior lineman set a record and took home gold in two events this weekend during the PIAA state championship. Snyder recalls a moment after Williams' commitment when the junior lineman told him that this was a goal that he had for the spring. With his massive success this spring, Pickel wonders if he'll try to do both at Penn State.
Next, they discuss the Big 33 game from his past weekend. Penn State had four players in the game, including one who took home the player of the game honor. While it's a positive sign, Snyder casts doubt on the future of the game thanks to factors outside the control of the event, including early enrollment.
Finally, they discuss official visits for June. The Nittany Lions have a critical one to start the month in four-star defensive lineman Jason Moore. Penn State has the dreaded first visit during the period, so Snyder explains why it's important to set a good tone this upcoming weekend. He also details where Penn State is in the pecking order for Moore. They also discuss Florida linebacker Corey Lucius, who set his official visit for later this month. Snyder revisits the linebacker board to put the group in order heading into the month.
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Penn State made the recruiting class of 2021 available to the media for the first time as Nittany Lions football players on Wednesday. Blue White Illustrated was on had to speak to them and get the first impression of the group. Host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, senior editor Nate Bauer, and reporter Greg Pickel give you their thoughts about the players they spoke to Wednesday. They do so on-location from the Penn State outdoor practice facility.
Pickel starts by relating his conversation by relating his feelings about the group and his major takeaway about their collective personality. Next, he brings up redshirt freshman quarterback Christian Veilleux, defensive tackle Jordan van den Berg, and linebacker Kobe King.
Of course, Bauer brings a unique perspective on what he was interested in asking the players and relates an interesting story he learned from Veilleux. T-Frank also mentions the freshman quarterback and relates what impressed him most about the young Canadian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's coming down to crunch time for Penn State football with several top prospects as May draws to a close. The BWI Daily Edition Recruiting show focuses on two top prospects who have been in the news lately. Recruiting insider Ryan Snyder and reporter Greg Pickel tackle that and other notable news items from the last week.
They start with the news that four-star receiver Rodney Gallagher moved up his commitment date from July 4th to May 25th. This news comes just days after reports in the recruiting world surfaced that Gallagher was leaning towards committing to West Virginia. What's going on? Snyder explains what he's learned and what factors play into the Laurel Highlands receiver's situation. Also, where does Snyder think that Gallagher will choose Wednesday? He gives his thoughts.
Next, they discuss another Penn State prospect that was supposedly a lock for the Nittany Lions in three-star defensive end Mason Robinson. But, like Gallagher, there were rumblings recently that Penn State's lead wasn't only slipping but that the defensive lineman planned on committing to Northwestern after a visit earlier this month. Pickel and Snyder discuss the situation there and dissect what has transpired since then.
Finally, they wrap up with a discussion about elite prospect Kadyn Proctor, the 31st player in the nation, according to On3's player rankings. He's set an official visit to Penn State for the summer. Does Penn State have a chance? Snyder gives his thoughts on why the Nittany Linos are hosting Proctor.
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Penn State football writers will get their first chance to speak to the recruiting class of 2021 this week. The program will host a media session on Wednesday for the 15 players from the class in their first official interviews as Nittany Lions. The progam has a long-standing policy not to allow players to speak to the media in their freshman year, but now that the group has had a year on campus (and media training), they'll meet with reporters for the first time.
Host Thomas Frank Carr, and senior Editor Nate Bauer, set the stage for the introduction on the BWI Daily Edition. The pair start by recapping the players in the class, projected starters, and players who will contend for playing time next Fall.
T-Frank and Bauer start by running back the history of the Class of 2021, which had a senior year in high school unlike any other. T-Frank also revisits some recruiting storylines about this group, including their ranking in the nation and Big Ten. Meanwhile, Bauer discusses which players he's interested in talking to and why. JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual
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Penn State football has been a .500 team with embattled quarterback Sean Clifford at the helm for the past two seasons. However, many fans are frustrated that Clifford is the presumed starter heading into next Fall. So the host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, is endeavoring to find out how the Nittany Lions can be successful next season by looking to the past. He’s examining the 2019 Penn State football team through PFF data to determine what they did to win ten games and threaten a College Football Playoff spot.
The key to winning is surrounding quarterback Sean Clifford with a team that can help shoulder the load. Of course, a critical part of any winning team is a solid defense, and today, T-Frank looks at that side of the ball.
However, it’s not a clean translation since the departure of former defensive coordinator Brent Pry. So while T-Frank starts in 2019 to give a sense of what that team was like, he quickly transitions to what Manny Diaz did at his zenith in Maimi. That means he looks instead to the 2018 Miami Hurricanes and the DNA of that defense under Diaz. T-Frank looks at the main features of the defense, critical stats, and overall team production to find common threads.
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Penn State football has been a .500 team with embattled quarterback Sean Clifford at the helm for the past two seasons. However, many fans are frustrated that Clifford is the presumed starter heading into next Fall. So the host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, is endeavoring to find out how the Nittany Lions can be successful next season by looking to the past. He's examining the 2019 Penn State football team through PFF data to determine what they did to win ten games and threaten a College Football Playoff spot. Today he looks at the rest of the offense around Clifford to see what was different from 2019 to 2021, and then he projects to the future. T-Frank starts by looking at the Penn State pass protection from both seasons. While the offensive line was bad in 2021, was the 2019 team better? He finds some interesting results and shares them. Next, he takes a look at the receivers, breaking down the deep threats, chain movers, and YAC players from both seasons. How do second-round picks Pat Freiermuth and KJ Hamler stack up against first-round wideout Jahan Dotson and his teammates? T-Frank found that several things were the same while the situation was different. Finally, he takes a deep dive into the Penn State running game from both seasons. He examines the offensive line and the runners to see where Penn State fell short in 2021.
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The BWI Daily Recruiting show sets the stage for a busy summer of Penn State recruiting news today. As we enter the second half of the month, recruiting news focuses on official visit lists and when players take their trips to various schools. Insider Ryan Snyder joins reporter Greg Pickel to dish that information and more.
Pickel starts the show by discussing the upcoming timeline for commitments this summer. Snyder predicts that it will be a busy July, just like last year. Next, they dive into Snyder's recruiting prediction this week for a Florida defensive back. He outlines when he expects the player to commit and what gave him the confidence to put the pick in now.
Next, they break down the movement for Penn State targets in the On300 rankings for the Class of 2024. First, Snyder and Pickel discuss which players moved where and how that affected the Nittany Lion's one commit for the cycle, offensive lineman Cooper Cousins. Next, they explain why the rankings have been updated already.
After that, Pickel opens up the topic of top school lists by critical recruits. Penn State made the cut for DeMatha Catholic defensive lineman Jason Moore and linebacker Dee Crayton. How do the Lions fare in those recruitments? Snyder gives his insight and explains how Penn State's priorities have shifted at linebacker. He brings up a critical name that fans should know at the middle linebacker position.
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Penn State football enters the summer months trying to build a winning team for the upcoming season. But the man at the center of that effort, quarterback Sean Clifford, is a sticking point for most fans. How can the team win with a player that helped guide them to a roughly .500 winning mark over the last two seasons?
Today on the BWI Daily Edition, host Thomas Frank Carr tries to answer both questions by looking back to the last time Penn State had a successful season; 2019.
To start that examination off, he starts with the embattled Clifford. After all, he’s one of the few holdovers from ’19 and plays the most important position in football. So first, T-Frank dives into the PFF grades and numbers to see how the two versions of Clifford stack up. Then finally, he examines how Clifford’s injury impacted his performance last season.
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This week, Penn State football hit the halfway mark with the Class of 2023 when four-star receiver Ejani Shakir committed to the program. With Shakir on board, the Nittany Lions now have 12 members in the class heading into the critical official visit portion of the recruiting calendar. So today on the BWI Daily Edition, host Thomas Frank Carr and recruiting insider Ryan Snyder to discuss Shakir's commitment and then recap the class before the summer months.
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T-Frank and Snyder start by discussing Shakir's decision to join Penn State. Snyder recaps the four-star receiver's journey and explains where he fits on Penn State's priority list this year. Next, he and T-Frank discuss what school Shakir transferred to this winter and how that can help his relationship with the program. Next, T-Frank assesses Shakir's skills from his film evaluation. Finally, they discuss where Shakir fits in the offense.
Afterward, they recap the rest of the class as of the episode's airing. Snyder and T-Frank start on offense and discuss which positions are now closed and which ones still have work to do. T-Frank spends some extra time and attention on the offensive line group, which is the strength of the class.
Finally, they discuss the defense, which has fewer commitments. Instead, they focus on names to know at positions with no commitments so that fans can keep an eye out for news.
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Penn State football is getting reinforcements arriving on campus this week. Players who could not enroll during the spring semester are now filtering into campus during the first summer session, and that's where the BWI Daily Edition mailbag starts today. Host Thomas Frank Carr and senior Editor Nate Bauer discuss the importance of getting those players on campus, the status of Penn State basketball in the transfer portal, and take your questions on the show.
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They start with the summer enrollees and how getting Cornell transfer Hunter Nourzad on campus before the fall is beneficial. Next, Bauer gives a few other names of players joining the team this week and then outlines when the next wave will happen.
Next, Bauer and T-Frank discuss Penn State basketball's recent loss in the transfer portal and the team's continued search for a big man this summer.
After that, T-Frank breaks down recent Penn State commit Ejani Shakir, who made his announcement on Wednesday night. Check out T-Frank's Film room here.
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Penn State football recruiting is still questing to find it's running back for The Class of 2023. However, since he got an offer back in March, one of Penn State's top targets is four-star running back London Montgomery. The Scranton Prep tailback sat down with the host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, to discuss his recruitment. JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual
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Penn State recruiting heads into the summer months with plenty of work ahead of them. Despite May being a quiet period for news, there's still plenty going on with the staff as they circle the country during the "evaluation period" of the recruiting calendar. Today, the BWI Daily recruiting show looks at several topics this spring, including the NCAA's NIL guideline announcement.
Host Greg Pickel starts with the news that the NCAA released guidelines for how NIL should work in college sports. Will that do anything? And how will the NCAA enforce rules against collectives? Then, Pickel and recruiting insider Ryan Snyder give their thoughts.
Next, the duo discusses players that have released their final list of schools heading into the summer official visit period. They focus on Alabama safety TJ Metcalf, who had Penn State in his final list of schools. After that, they broaden the discussion from Metcalf to all players releasing their top schools. So how should fans know if Penn State has a chance to land a player? Finally, Pickel and Snyder give you a helpful tip to know if your team is in the running.
After that, they discuss Snyder's most recent recruiting prediction. This week, he put in a pick for Georiga offensive lineman Zech Owens, and he explains why.
Finally, Pickel and Snyder give their most intriguing announced official visit. Pickel chooses Owens, but Snyder brings up a name that might surprise Penn State fans. More surprising is the reason why.
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Which positions have the best battles shaping up for Penn State football in the Fall? Where are the weak points on the roster? To set the stage for the summer months, the BWI Daily Edition is looking at the Penn State depth chart coming out of spring practice. Greg Pickel watched all the film from the Blue-White Game and built a depth chart based on what he saw during the scrimmage. He joins host Thomas Frank Carr to discuss which positions need reinforcements over the summer.
Pickel and T-Frank go through the roster position by position, starting with quarterback. Then, they cycle through the offense before heading to the other side of the line of scrimmage to see if anyone made a move on the Penn State defense. Key spots of interest include running back, receiver, linebacker, and safety. T-Frank also draws attention to the secondary, where good players might have a limited role thanks to depth and numbers.
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The Penn State football staff is out on the road evaluating talent during the final portion of May before the summer official visits begin in July. During this time, recruiting insider Ryan Snyder updated his hot boards after 700 high school athletes crossed the campus at Penn State during spring football. He shares some of those names on the BWI Daily Edition and recaps the week in recruiting.
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The BWI Daily edition mailbag is back to answer all of your Penn State football, basketball, and college sports questions! Host Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor Nate Bauer discuss the topics on the mind of viewers and listeners of the show.
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With Penn State spring football in the rearview mirror, we can break down what we saw and heard over the last five weeks. Reporter Dave Eckert did a power ranking of the Nittany Lion positions before spring football, and he's on the BWI Daily Edition to update those rankings. He and host Thomas Frank Carr go through positions nine through one, and T-Frank asks Dave to explain his thinking. Meanwhile, T-Frank provides context based on what he's seen from the film of the Blue-White game two weekends ago.
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Penn State spring recruiting is in the books as the team looks ahead to the critical summer months and official visits. But, before turning the page, The BWI Daily Recruiting show looks back at what happened over the month and a half of spring football and just how many prospects came through campus in the first return to typical spring recruiting since the COVID-19 Pandemic started.
Before that, host Greg Pickel and recruiting insider Ryan Snyder start the show looking forward to the summer calendar and important dates for Penn State official visits. They discuss the importance of announced visitors like four-star safeties Cam Seldon, Dakaari Nelson and linebacker Ta'Mere Robinson.
They'll also discuss the importance of getting critical in-state prospect Rodney Gallagher on campus for a visit this past weekend. Finally, they'll round out the show by discussing four-star linebacker Tony Rojas, where Snyder adds a foreboding warning about the end of this cycle.
They close the show discussing April recruiting under Penn State head coach James Franklin. Snyder explains why it's such an important month for commitments and why it will continue to be that way. Finally, they discuss the impact of NIL on the transfer portal, the future of college football, and recruiting.
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This past weekend, Penn State had eight players selected in the 2022 NFL Draft. So who went to a good situation? Who found themselves stuck in a bad one? Blue White Illustrated film analyst Thomas Frank Carr and reporter Greg Pickel discuss that on the BWI Daily Edition. They breakdown the entire draft weekend from former Nittany Lion Jahan Dotson going 16th overall to the four undrafted players signing with teams after the event's conclusion.
They start the show with Pickel's observations about the trends of the NFL and the draft based on the changing landscape of the NFL.
T-Frank picks up on Pickel's thought and discusses Penn State's top selection, Dotson, who went higher than most experts anticipated. What caused his draft stock to rise? T-Frank compares the situation to the "slide" of linebacker Micah Parsons last season. Before moving on to the next Nittany Lion draft pick, T-Frank comments on one very unique aspect of this draft that he saw play out on Thursday and Friday night.
From there, T-Frank shows the full list of drafted Penn State Nittany Lions, which Pickel comments that a bulk of the talent from Penn State went in the final two rounds. He also touches on Rasheed Walker and Brandon Smith leaving college early and not finding a home until Day 3 of the draft.
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Penn State football had eight players drafted in the 2022 NFL Draft. The Nittany Lions had a player chosen on each day of the daft, and the BWI Live show is here to recap the weekend. Host and film analyst Thomas Frank Carr will take you through his notes about the draft, undrafted players, and how each one fits in with their new team. Reporter Dave Eckert and senior Editor Nate Bauer will also give their thoughts.
They'll also discuss how these events affect Penn State football. For example, did Rasheed walker and Brandon Smith make a mistake by leaving with eligibility? How does this help Penn State recruit athletes? Finally, why did Penn State struggle so much despite having draftable talent?
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In a press conference on Friday morning, Penn State officially introduced its new athletic director, former Boston College AD Patrick Kraft. Afterward, BWI Daily Edition host Thomas Frank Carr and reporter Dave Eckert shared their thoughts about the event outside of Beaver Stadium. They touch on the overall tone of the event, Kraft's most notable comments, and a fan-endearing story near the end of his remarks. Check out the video to see their thoughts on the occasion.
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The 2022 NFL Draft kicks off Thursday night in Las Vegas, so the BWI Daily Edition looks at where Penn State football’s top prospects might land. Draft reporter Dave Eckert joins host and film analyst Thomas Frank Carr to preview the three-night event.
Eckert and T-Frank start with the first round and Penn State’s top trio of prospects. So will Jahan Dotson, Arnold Ebiketie, Jaquan Brisker, or all three of them be selected on Thursday night? Eckert gives his prediction based on what he’s seen from mock drafts and analyst predictions.
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According to multiple reports, the Penn State athletic director search is coming to a close this week. Senior editor Nate Bauer joins the BWI Daily podcast to fill us in on that information Wednesday, April 27. He wrote two articles about the situation this week and fills host Thomas Frank Carr in on what has happened since he reported on Sunday that the Nittany Lions would be naming a new AD within the week.
Next, T-Frank asks Bauer to fill him in on Pat Kraft's career and what accomplishments make him the targeted candidate for the job. Bauer details the early part of Kraft's career but focuses mainly on his time as the AD at Temple and Boston College.
So what makes his work stand out at those two stops? Bauer points to some critical improvements at Temple to start, one of which was a defeat of the Nittany Lions in 2015. Before getting to his time at Boston College, T-Frank notices a trend in Kraft working at schools in the northeast. Does that give him an advantage? Bauer can point to one reason why it might.
They also discuss what Kraft did in his two seasons at Boston College that stands out. While he was not there for a long time, he secured some critical improvements for the athletic department and the football team.
Finally, T-Frank and Bauer discuss his first business orders need to be at Penn State. Does his profile reach the bold and aggressive benchmark that Penn State head coach James Franklin wanted in a new AD? Bauer gives his thoughts on that and more.
To end the show, T-Frank and Bauer discuss Beaver Stadium issues in a new light. Is this the time to finally have the conversation about how to fix one of the most iconic stadiums in America?
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It was a successful Blue-White weekend for Penn State football, with around 80 prospects on hand to see the event. Recruiting insider Ryan Snyder and reporter Greg Pickel discuss what went down this weekend, their observations, and more on the BWI Daily Recruiting Show. They'll also share what they know about Penn State's latest commit in the Class of 2023, Conrad Hussey. Finally, they'll finish the show and discuss key recruits in '23 who have released or will release their top schools shortly.
Pickel starts the show with Penn State's newest Nittany Lion. The three-star defensive back chose the Nittany Lions in a surprise move on Monday, and since then, BWI has had a chance to talk to Hussey and his advisors. Pickel gives his impressions of Hussey from his interview earlier in the week, and Snyder tells the audience what he learned from Hussey's step-father and coach. So how well will a Florida player who commits after one visit stick? Snyder and Pickel give their thoughts. Finally, Pickel explains why Hussey wanted to commit to a school so far from home.
Next, they discuss the Blue-White game and the weekend recruiting effort. Before getting to the list of names present on Saturday, they discuss the misconceptions about the event. For example, Snyder tells the audience why top recruits for the current cycle were not in attendance this weekend. Outside of a few players, the list of visitors focused more on the Class of 2024. Snyder also explains some of the hiccups and pitfalls with so many recruits on campus. He also explains the subtle ways he can tell which players are the priority recruits in attendance.
Of those names, though, Snyder mentions linebacker Ta'Mere Robinson. The four-star defender out of Pittsburgh was open with him about how close he was to committing to Penn State and why he didn't. To get the complete list of players, check out the video.
After discussing Cass Tech defensive end, Jalen Thompson, Snyder, and Pickel break down several 2023 prospects that have released their final list of schools. Pittsburgh receiver Rodney Gallagher and Alabama safety DaKaari Nelson had Penn State in their final eight schools. Meanwhile, linebacker Tony Rojas should have his out soon, and Snyder gives you his prediction on which schools are on that list.
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On Saturday, Penn State football concluded its spring season with the 2022 Blue-White Game. Since then, film analyst Thomas Frank Carr has been reviewing the film and takes you in-depth into one throw for each quarterback during the Blue-White Game to give you a sense of what they accomplished during the scrimmage.
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Penn State quarterback evaluation from the Blue-White Game
T-Frank starts with the Nittany Lion's starting quarterback, Sean Clifford. The sixth-year senior didn't have much to do throughout the afternoon, with plenty of pre-determined reads, but T-Frank takes you through one play that he feels indicates Clifford's comfort and poise in the offense. How has he progressed in the second season under offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich? T-Frank breaks down a play from the first half that shows his ability to read the defense and make a decision quickly.
Next, he moves on to quarterback Christian Veilleux. It seemed that the redshirt freshman quarterback was off on his deep passing attempts on several plays. But, according to T-Frank, what looks like an errant ball is something else entirely. He breaks down the play and tries to find which party is to blame for miscommunication in the attempt. This play also provides insight into first-year defensive coordiantor Manny Diaz's scheme.
After that, T-Frank pulls up a play for freshman quarterback Drew Allar. On Saturday, the five-star looked shaky and unsure of himself, missing receivers and having erratic accuracy. Was that indeed the case? T-Frank doesn't think so and explains what Allar was trying to do and why he looked so off.
Finally, it's time to examine quarterback Beau Pribula. The second freshman quarterback impressed T-Frank with one throw that showed all of his skills in an effortless deep ball completion.
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Penn State football concluded its 2022 spring football season with the Blue-White Game on Saturday. The BWI Live show will take you through yesterday’s action, who stood out, and more. The BWI Live crew will also discuss the spring season as a whole and then look forward to the 2022 season.
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The Penn State defense defeated the offense 17-13 in the modified Blue-White Game on Saturday. While some essential players did not participate, it was a full scrimmage experience broken up by special teams and seven-on-seven drills to give Penn State’s thin numbers on the offensive line a break.
Host Thomas Frank Carr will take senior editor Nate Bauer and reporter Dave Eckert through their impressions of the contest. Which players stood out? How did the quarterbacks perform? The panel will discuss the critical moments of the game and take your questions. They will also discuss what they heard from athletes after the scrimmage and what head coach James Franklin said during his post-game press conference.
Finally, they will look to the 2022 season and glance at the schedule early. Bauer will also have some information on Penn State’s search for a new athletic director. He’s gotten an update for sources, so you don’t want to miss what’s next for the Nittany Lions.
Lastly, they’ll discuss the shape of college football as Penn State enters the summer months. Which players might transfer? What is the situation with NIL around the country? Bauer and Eckert will give their thoughts, but yours are welcome too.
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The Blue-White Game kicks off tomorrow for Penn State fans, but the game is about more than the current team. It's also the biggest recruiting weekend of the Spring, so recruiting insider Ryan Snyder joins the BWI Daily Edition to break it all down. He and host Thomas Frank Carr discuss the names to know for the Class of 2023, 2024, and 2025 who will be in attendance this weekend.
But before they get to that, the duo discusses the most important news of the day, a new commitment. Four-star defensive end Jameial Lyons from Roman Catholic high school in Philadelphia chose the Nittany Lions on Friday afternoon. Snyder spoke with Lyons and shared what the 255-pound edge rusher had to say about why he chose the Nittany Lions. T-Frank gives some of his thoughts on Lyons' skills but saves most of his ideas for his evaluation, which is coming later.
After learning about Lyons, T-Frank asks Snyder to assess the defensive end position for 2023. It's a loaded position group in the region this cycle, so what does Lyons' commitment mean to the rest of the class? He and T-Frank also discuss how many edge rushers Penn State could take this year.
With Lyons' commitment wrapped up, they move on to the visitor list for the Blue-White Game on Saturday. As always, this list isn't complete. To get the full list of names, sign up for just one dollar to Blue White Illustrated and access the Lions Den Premium forum.
Snyder discusses the key names attending this weekend, including linebacker Tony Rojas. The Class of 2023 target returns to Penn State for the first time since visiting other top schools in Tennessee and Georgia. Snyder and T-Frank discuss how important he is to the class and what Snyder wants to know when he speaks with Rojas next.
Next, two new names are crop up for 2023 in this edition of the Daily. Twin linebackers Anthony and Michael Harris make their first trip to Happy Valley this weekend, and Snyder gives some background on their recruitment. T-Frank is impressed with their film and gives a comment that goes against one of his tenants this cycle.
They discuss key names in the Class of 2024, including athlete Quinton Martin. In fact, Snyder has new info to share about Martin and how Penn State sees him positionally. So he gives T-Frank that information before discussing the other relevant names, including offensive linemen Peter Jones and Ben Roebuck.
Finally, they wrap up with the Class of 2025 and what to expect after the game this weekend.
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Penn State football wraps up spring practice on Saturday with the annual Blue-White game, but before then, they hosted one final open practice of the season. That is the subject of Thursday's BWI Daily Edition with Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor Nate Bauer. The duo discuss what they saw and heard Wednesday and then take your questions in the mailbag segment.
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Head coach James Franklin met with the media after practice on Wednesday and gave some final insights into the team as they wrap up spring football. Of the topics he discussed, Bauer brings up his conversation about the Penn State defense and how much of a task it would be to learn the new system under first-year defensive coordinator Manny Diaz. So how has that gone this spring? Next, Bauer explains what Franklin had to say. T-Fank comments on how that conversation has changed this offseason from Franklin's first comment to now. Finally, they discuss how learning a new defense has held back discussions about leadership on the defensive side of the ball.
Next, They move on to Franklin's comments about the offensive line. The head coach was more open about the injuries that his front five suffered this spring and who has been able to play. First, Bauer and T-Frank discuss the names he mentioned to set the stage. Next, they discuss how that has impacted the group before T-Frank says how the Nittany Lions dodged a bullet with the players that did stay healthy.
Finally, Bauer discusses what Franklin said about the running back room. Specifically, Bauer mentions how Franklin described the effect of freshmen Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen on the group.
From there, they dive into the BWI Mailbag to answer your questions. They start with Tim, who wants to know how good Penn State could be next season if they had four or five All-Big Ten Freshmen on the team. Next, t-Frank and Bauer spend quite a bit of time discussing which positions would make the most impact, which players are possibly a factor, and which jobs are not up for new blood. Finally, T-Frank tries to ascertain how much difference those players could make to the overall record.
They also discuss how the defensive tackle position can help edge rushers do their job, PJ Mustipher's return from injury, and more.
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Penn State cornerback Daequan Hardy and defensive end Nick Tarburton spoke with the media yesterday ahead of the team's annual Blue-White Game. Host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, and senior editor Nate Bauer, discuss their impressions ahead of the weekend.
They start with slot corner Daequan Hardy. Hardy is quietly one of the best players on the team, but his role last season was surprisingly small. So does Hardy want that to change? T-Frank asked the redshirt junior that question on Tuesday, and he plays Hardy's answer on the show. First, they discuss Hardy's response and examine if his role can expand.
Does he have the skills to play other positions? Once again, T-Frank picks Hardy's brain to find out what makes a good boundary corner, and then he and Bauer examine if Hardy has the physical and mental skills to execute that role. Next, the discussion about Hardy and his fit inside the new Manny Diaz defense expands to the rest of the secondary. While Hardy is one of the better coverage players, the system may use players differently. Is there more room for his role to grow naturally this year? Finally, T-Frank and Bauer discuss who will play behind linebacker Jonathan Sutherland and how that position impacts Hardy.
Finally, they shift their attention to defensive end Nick Tarburton. The veteran defensive end dished some interesting information on several young players who have stood out this spring. You'll hear his comments on running back Nick Singleton, safety Zakee Wheatley, and fellow edge rusher Smith Vilbert. Additionally, Bauer recalls Tarburton's thoughts on offensive lineman Olu Fashanu, Caedan Wallace, and center Juice Scruggs. Tarburton has high praise for the offensive linemen and the running game so far this spring.
Next, they dig into Tarburton's impact on the defense for the upcoming year. Despite gaining some critical help in the transfer portal, T-Frank explains why Tarburton needs to take a step as a pass rusher for the defense to succeed. Finally, they delve into how the other players at the defensive end position need to play a role next fall.
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Penn State football heads into an important weekend for recruiting with the Blue-White game on Saturday. Who is coming up for the weekend? Also, which players might commit soon? Recruiting insider Ryan Snyder and reporter Greg Pickel discuss that and more on the BWI Daily Recruiting Show.
They start with the latest update from Roman Catholic defensive end Jameial Lyons. The four-star defensive end moved the date up on his commitment announcement from August to this spring. Snyder and Pickel tell you when and what that means for Penn State. Snyder also gives you the context and back-story to Lyons' first announced date and when he made it.
Next, Pickel discusses the ecosystem that Lyons comes from, which is the Philadelphia football scene. He explains the diversity of schools, players, and influences in the region that make it a challenging area to peg in terms of Penn State's home-court advantage. Finally, Pickel drops a tidbit about a player on the opposite side of the state.
After they discuss Lyons, Pickel, and Snyder, they move on to discuss a player that earned five-star status in Penn State offensive line commit Alex Birchmeier. He's the second Nittany Lion commit for 2023 to earn the honor and joins future teammate Jven Williams in the recognition. But, more than ranking, Snyder has high praise for how good a player Birchmeier is.
The discussion about Birchmeier quickly transitions into the rest of the On300 update, which dropped this week. Birchmeier isn't the only Penn State prospect to move in the rankings. Snyder quickly brings up one that he thinks is still underrated in the process in Life Christian Academy lineman Josh Miller.
On the flip side, Penn State safety prospect Cam Seldon dropped in the rankings. Snyder gives some insight about why he might have fallen, and it's not precisely about Seldon's talent. Other players that Snyder mentions are defensive tackle Daevin Hobbs and offensive lineman Oluwatosin Babalade. Snyder spoke with Babalade earlier this week and got a distinct impression about the DeMatha Catholic offensive lineman.
From there, they discuss other important players for the Class of 2023 that have Penn State listed in their final schools. Those players include safety Jayden Bonsu and four-star defensive end Desmond Umeozulu. The duo debate whether or not the Nittany Lions are a serious contender for either prospect to land in Happy Valley.
Finally, they wrap up with a preview of the week, including a tease for the Friday edition of the BWI Daily, where Snyder will discuss the list of players that plan to attend the first Blue-White game open to fans in two years.
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The Penn State football team heads into their final week of spring practice, and the BWI Daily Edition is here to get you ready. Host Thomas Frank Carr looks at the 2022 Blue White game, the first in two years, to give you a sense of what to expect on Saturday.
T-Frank starts with the Penn State offensive line and how things have gone so far this spring for the Nittany Lions. Then, he plays clips from head coach James Franklin to explain how that group will affect what you see on the field in Beaver Stadium this weekend. To illustrate the problem, T-Frank shows viewers the depth chart at the start of spring practice. Penn State had been very thin at the position before injuries started mounting this year. Without knowing which players have been missing and what amount of time they've missed, he explains the problem broadly.
Next, he brings up the issue of installing and refining the offense under second-year coordinator Mike Yurcich. While most fans and media focus on the quarterback's mastery of the scheme, how is the rest of the offense? Specifically, what about the offensive line? With players missing time and depth scarce, has that helped the available players get more reps? Or has it hurt the unit to be down in functionality? T-Frank asked Franklin last week, and he plays Franklin's answer.
The following conversation springing from Franklin's answer is about the rest of the offense. Can they effectively pick things up with the line struggling to field a complete unit? Does the defense get quality work going against them? Next, t-Frank dives into one specific aspect of the offense, helped by Yurcich's comments about trying to improve the team's deep passing game a year ago. He explains how important each rep is and why the team has worked hard to make things normal this spring.
Lastly, he gets into what fans should expect out of the game on Saturday.
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This week, Penn State football wraps up the springs season, culminating in the Blue White game on Saturday. The BWI Live show gets you ready for the week and will cover what to expect from the game. They will also discuss the ESPN Paterno documentary and basketball’s new additions via the transfer portal.
The panel of senior editor Nate Bauer, reporter Dave Eckert, and host Thomas Frank Carr will also take your questions throughout the show. Do you have a take you want to get on the air? Then, join the show at noon on YouTube and have your voice heard!
Blue White Game
The annual Blue White Game kicks off at 2 pm on Saturday, and BWI will get you ready for what to expect Saturday afternoon. The questions they address will come from Eckert’s article today, but your questions are also encouraged.
Some of the topics include
-What format will the game be in? -What will we see from the freshman quarterbacks? -Will Adisa Isaac and Sal Wormely play? -What can we glean from the running back situation? -How will Manny Diaz’s defense look?
The group will also discuss the season-ending injury to Zuriah fisher and the impact on the Penn State defense. Blue White Illustrated learned this weekend that Fisher’s season is over after suffering a leg injury this spring, leaving the Nittany Lions even thinner at edge defender. How does the panel view this injury? How much of a factor was Fisher going to be in 2022?
Next, they’ll discuss the ESPN documentary on the legacy of former Penn State head coach Joe Paterno. After viewing the documentary, Bauer wrote an article last week and had some thoughts that might surprise Penn State fans. So what is the conclusion of the hour-long look back at ten years since the scandal?
Finally, Bauer and Eckert will give more information and context to Penn State basketball’s newest members. They spoke to Drexel transfer Camren Wynter and Bucknell transfer Andrew Funk to get a better sense of each. They’ll detail what they learned on the show.
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Penn State football offered current quarterback Drew Allar when he was an up-and-coming four-star player for Medina high school in Ohio. The soon-to-be Nittany Lion committed to the team before his senior season and erupted into a five-star, top-ten player in the Class of 2022. Today, the BWI Daily Edition takes you behind that transformation from a talented passer into a borderline superstar with the man who helped him get there. Private quarterback trainer Brad Maendler started working with Allar before his junior season and has tutored Allar throughout his final two seasons. Maendler takes you into the "Why behind the what."
The Why Behind the What
Maendler starts the show by explaining how he got into quarterback coaching. A former quarterback himself, it's an unlikely way that he started coaching players professionally. He explains learning the biomechanics behind throwing and where he learned them.
After that, host Thomas Frank Carr and Maendler dive into the subject of Allar. The Ohio native explains what made him reach out to Allar's parents in the first place and how the young quarterback impressed him during training. Much like Penn State's other five-star players in the 2022 class, Allar went through a transformation during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
That topic ties into something that T-Frank saw from Maendler online when discussing linear versus rotational throwing mechanics. Maendler then explains the evolution of traditional throwing mechanics and how he helped Allar change from a baseball thrower into a modern quarterback. Through this, he describes a new way of throwing, which quarterbacks from the NFL down, use to deliver the football with consistent power and accuracy.
T-Frank wants to know more, so he asks Maendler if this is where Allar's improved accuracy came from his senior season. They discuss the transformation process and the effort that Allar put into the switch. Maendler also gives insight into the Penn State freshman's personality and work ethic.
While most of their time deals with Penn State's prized quarterback, T-Frank wants insight into the other people and factors into Allar's development. He asks Maendler how the Medina offense relied on the 6-5 passer and how he made it his own over time. They also discuss Penn State quarterback coach and offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich. What are his impressions of the second-year Penn State coordinator? He explains what he likes about Yurcich and what they have in common.
Finally, T-Frank asks about another pupil that Maendler is currently working with, four-star quarterback Ryan Montgomery. The 6-2 Class of 2025 passer visited Penn State last weekend and is a high-priority player for his cycle. What makes him so good? Maendler describes his physical and mental approach to the game.
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Penn State football held its fourth open practice on Wednesday, and Blue White Illustrated was there to gather in the sights and sounds. First, host Thomas Frank Carr and senior Editor Nate Bauer give you their impressions of what they saw and heard in today's edition of the BWI Daily. After that, they take questions from viewers and listeners in their weekly mailbag segment.
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Practice Observations
Bauer starts the show off by looking into the punting situation with the Nittany Lions. After having consistency at the position for six seasons between Blake Gillikin and Jordan Stout, Penn State enters a new era. After watching them perform in practice, Bauer gives his impressions of Gabe Nwuosu and Barney Amour.
After that, they discuss the first live work that Penn State has shown the media this spring. The first-team offense faced the first-team defense for a goal-line play, followed by a two-point conversion with the second string. How did that go? What did Bauer and T-Frank take from what they saw? Finally, they discuss what's valuable and not valuable from those moments.
Finally, they discuss safety Keaton Ellis and his presence with the Penn State defense. Bauer thinks that Ellis is highly underrated this spring as a player that needs to get more attention. Why? Bauer explains.
After that, they discuss the topics that the media asked head coach James Franklin. They discuss the offensive line depth issues, what Franklin has in store for the Blue White Game, and more.
Finally, they transition to the mailbag portion of the show to discuss what fans have on their minds.
They start with a question about the transfer portal. Based on James Franklin's comment from yesterday, fans want to know more about what to expect in terms of players leaving after the spring semester is over. Bauer breaks the conversation down into two types of players that leave the program based on the situation. T-Frank follows up with his thoughts about where to look for the players Bauer describes.
After that, T-Frank clarifies a misconception about the labeling of pass rushers and linebackers in football. Then he projects what players factor into Penn State's picture at that position.
They spend more time addressing the transfer portal with the offensive line in mind, and Bauer cautions that things will get wild the longer that NIL and the portal are unregulated. Nevertheless, he paints a stormy picture of the stability of competition in sports.
Fans also ask about new transfer Demeioun Robinson, Sean Clifford in 2022, and more.
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Penn State football has a long and successful track record of recruiting players, especially defenders, from McDonough high school in Maryland. The next in that line is three-star defensive end, Mason Robinson. The junior defender is heading into his senior season, holding an offer from Penn State, and is fresh off a visit to the school. He sits down with the host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, to discuss his time in Happy Valley. They'll also discuss his trip to South Carolina, his game, and T-Frank finishes the interview by getting to know Robinson better.
They start with Robinson's trip last weekend to Penn State's campus to watch practice and meet with the staff. First, Robinson takes a moment to thank the people that hosted him over the weekend. Next, he explains that he wanted to get to know defensive line coach John Scott Jr. more on his fourth trip to the school. The 6-3 defensive end came away impressed with Scott and the program overall. He also gives T-Frank insight into Penn State head coach James Franklin as a coach.
Next, Robinson lets T-Frank know who he met on the trip from a player level. There's a long list of McDonough players on the roster, and Robinson met them all. That includes fifth-year defensive tackle PJ Mustipher, whom he met for the first time. He gives some insight into the conversation they had as well.
Next, they pull back from Penn State and discuss what Robinson looks for from a school. Finally, he explains what environment he and his parents want for his next football destination.
With that in mind, T-Frank asks about Robinson's trip to South Carolina on April 4th. Robinson gives his impressions of the school, the football program, and what he thought of the weather.
After that, they shift to discussing Robinson's game on the field. After discussing some of the Maryland native's favorite pass-rushing moves in their last conversation, they look instead at his approach to the game mentally. First, t-Franks asks Robinson to describe himself as a football player and then discusses what he's seen of the McDonough edge rusher on film. From there, they discuss film study, his father's influence on him, and what he has in store for himself from a physical growth perspective.
Finally, they wrap up with some "get to know you" questions.
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Penn State football filled several significant holes in the past four days with a commitment in recruiting and one in the transfer portal. That's the main focus of the BWI Daily Recruiting Show, hosted by Greg Pickel and Ryan Snyder. They'll discuss the stories of Demeioun Robinson, the former Maryland defensive end that committed to Penn State on Tuesday, and Class of 2023 quarterback Marcus Stokes, who announced his commitment on Friday. Finally, they'll dig into two more players that have Penn State in their top groups for the 2023 cycle.
They start with the breaking news on Tuesday. Former four-star commit for the Class of 2021, Demeioun Robinson, chose Penn State fairly early in the process after entering the transfer portal late last month. The former top-50 player in the nation spent one season at Maryland before deciding to leave.
Snyder fills in the gaps in his recruiting process, which the COVID-19 Pandemic derailed. He also provides some context about Penn State's contact with Robinson during that time and how that may have expedited his recruitment this spring. Pickel backs that conversation up with quotes from head coach James Franklin about how important Robinson's position was for Penn State in the portal.
From there, they rewind the clock to Friday evening to discuss three-star quarterback Marcus Stokes' commitment to Penn State. The Ponte Vedra Beach, FL native, chose Penn State reasonably early in his recruiting process, and Snyder explains how that came about and how Stokes talks about the Nittany Lions. He also gives insight into where the currently unraked Stokes might land in the next update of On3's recruiting rankings.
Snyder also discusses how quickly Stokes became Penn State's top quarterback target after they moved on from five-star quarterback Dante Moore this winter.
Next, they continue the examination of the Class of 2023 and focus on two players that are still uncommitted. First is four-star edge rusher Jameial Lyons. The Philadelphia native has Penn State on his final list of schools and announced that he'd make his selection of school in August. So who is the team to beat with Lyons? Furthermore, where has the rising senior improved the most since Penn State began recruiting him? Snyder explains that and more.
Finally, they end with a four-star offensive lineman from Michigan, Amir Herring. The West Bloomfield native has Penn State in his final list of schools but do the Nittany Lions stand a real chance? Snyder gives his predictions on where Herring will land and why.
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While things are still taking shape, we have a better sense of what Penn State's defense will look like under defensive coordinator Manny Diaz. The first-year Penn State coordinator spoke with the media last week, and the host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, pieces together the clues to get a rough outline of some of the changes. He uses evidence from head coach James Franklin, Diaz, and linebacker Curtis Jacobs to build a sketch of the differences between the former Miami head coach and former Penn State defensive coordinator Brent Pry.
To find the differences, T-Frank starts with the similarities. First, he recaps what Franklin said about Diaz during the winter and explains how both coaches come from similar backgrounds. Then, he allows Franklin to explain the differences that Diaz is bringing to Happy Valley. Next, T-Frank fills in the context of what Franklin said with some details and examples. Lastly, he leaves you with one element that might be noticeable when watching things this spring's Blue White Game.
Next, he dips into the coverage aspect of defense by asking Diaz what sort of system he believes in. The Penn State explains what he believes in and leaves a big clue about what the Nittany Lions need to be successful next fall.
This nugget leads to a discussion about the transfer portal and a common thread between the Miami defense in 2021 and Penn State's current squad. T-Frank thinks that one aspect of the defensive structure will dictate what sort of coordinator Diaz is on Saturdays. This thought brings him to starting linebacker Curtis Jacobs. How is the adjustment to the new defense going? Jacobs explains what it takes to get everyone on the same page.
Next, T-Frank explains why Jacobs is a crucial player in the defense next fall. It's not just that he's the most experienced linebacker returning, but his skill set is essential for Diaz's defense to thrive. T-Frank details those skills and what will likely be asked of Jacobs next fall.
Lastly, T-Frank takes all of that information and outlines what he expects the new defensive coordinator to be like next season. Will he be aggressive? How will he use his coverage players? While some information is yet to gather, T-Frank expects an aggressive and attacking defense.
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BWI LIVE! Penn State football marches on towards the Blue White Game, 12 days from now. It’s week four of spring football and the BWI Live show comes to you at noon on YouTube to look at where things stand over halfway through the season. Host Thomas Frank Carr, senior Editor Nate Bauer and reporter Dave Eckert discuss which players have stood out after Penn State’s first spring scrimmage last friday, Sean Clifford’s New NIL company, and more.
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The Ntitany Lions held their first live scrimmage on Friday and BWI has information on some top performers and big-picture takeaways from the event. Some of the topics include standout players, offensive running game perspective, and an early leader in the battle for the Mike linebacker.
While these are preliminary reports, they are helpful to get a sense of what sort of progress the defense is making under new defensive coordinator Manny Diaz.
They’ll also discuss Penn State quarterback Sean Cifford’s new NIL company, Limitless. The sixth-year senior launched the company last night and already has a staff and clients. What sort of impact will that have on Penn State, his play and the future prospects of the position? They’ll discuss that and more.
After discussing other football topics, they will shift to some Penn State basketball news. Who is penn State targeting in the portal? Also, which players are planning to visit the campus? Eckert and Bauer have your insider info there as well.
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This weekend, Penn State football hosts several key recruits from both the portal and the following several recruiting classes. Recruiting insider Ryan Snyder joins the BWI Daily edition to discuss the critical names and positions Penn State is hosting over the next few hours.
Host Thomas Frank Carr starts the show by addressing Penn State's immediate need, edge rusher. The team hosts former Maryland edge rusher Demeioun Robinson on Friday as they continue to seek help at that position in the portal. But, is he the answer that they seek? Yes, according to T-Frank.
He explains what skills the former top 100 recruit has and why he might be the best option left after Penn State missed out on their top targets earlier this year. He and Snyder also discuss Akheem Mesidor and how he would fit at Penn State. Head coach James Franklin outlined that Penn State is very interested in a portal edge so landing one will be critical. However, according to both Snyder and T-Frank, something might get in the way of the Nittany Lions landing either prospect.
Next, Snyder runs down the list of players visiting this weekend in recruiting. Players he mentions include unranked defensive end Mason Robinson from McDonough, and several other important players in the 2023 cycle, including quarterback Marcus Stokes. The Nittany Lions are also hosting another edge rusher, this one from outside of the region in Durham native Jaybron Harvey.
Despite having four players on the offensive line locked up for the Class of 2023, Penn State continues to host offensive linemen. Georgia native Paul Mubenga visits this weekend. What position does he play? T-Frank and Snyder discuss if the 6-4 lineman can play tackle or guard.
Finally, they wrap up with players that Snyder spoke to this week after previously visiting Penn State. First, they highlight the interior offensive line prospect for 2024, Kyle Altuner, a standout at the Under Armour camp in Baltimore last month. T-Frank and Snyder discuss his potential position, their thoughts on his performance from their in-person experience, and what Altuner had to say about Penn State.
Finally, they discuss ascending quarterback prospect for 2024, Davi Belfort.
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The Penn State football team held an open practice on Wednesday night, of which BWI was present. Host Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor Nate Bauer discuss what they saw and more of what they heard from Penn State head coach James Franklin, defensive coordinator Manny Diaz, and linebacker Curtis Jacobs. They discuss that and then take viewers' questions on the BWI Daily mailbag edition.
The first topic of conversation they start with is something asked by fans of the show that didn't make the mailbag. T-Frank and Bauer explain why there has been less talk and less evaluation of the Penn State offensive line this spring. Next, Bauer describes how the practice works and how the media is limited in some capacities by the setup in Holuba Hall.
Next, they discuss the transfer portal's impact on college football rosters. It's a problem not just for Penn State but also for the rest of the country. They discuss how the offensive line has limited numbers this spring and how Penn State uses the portal to find defensive ends. Finally, T-Fanks points to immediate real-world ramifications of NIL and the transfer portal ono Penn State this spring.
They discuss Penn State linebacker Curtis Jacobs's comments after practice and how he's adjusting to his new position as the Will linebacker. How has the transition gone? What is he looking for in his own game? Bauer had a chance to talk to him and gave his thoughts.
Finally, they get to the viewer's questions in the BWI Mailbag. First, they discuss Penn State's linebacker situation and depth and contingency plans for injuries at key positions. Next, they discuss Franklin's comments about Hakeem Beamon from Wednesday and what they mean.
Next, they have an extended conversation about the situation around guard Saleem Wormley. First, Bauer discusses how the media overlooked his injury last season and why that happened. Then, he discusses how big of an impact and how important of a player he could be for the Nittany Lions next season if he can return to his previous form.
After a quick discussion about the Penn State basketball portal activity, T-Frank and Bauer discuss a long-held trope by a large section of the fanbase. Is James Franklin a great recruiter and an average coach? T-Frank challenges the notion not to defend Franklin but to deconstruct an either-or scenario that isn't realistic in college football. That conversation spins into several about philosophy, program structure, team building, and more.
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After a hot start to the year, Penn State football went dark in recruiting but came back in April by flipping tight end Andrew Rappleyea from Michigan. Now that they've secured one spring commitment from the four-star tight end, who is next? That is what the host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, on today's edition of the show. He uses Penn State's top prospects and their announced unofficial visits to give a barometer of when a commitment might come. Finally, T-Frank looks at the class breakdown and examines where Penn State needs to land a commitment.
Three Penn State prospects to watch this spring.
The first prospect that T-Frank mentions is four-star receiver Rodney Gallagher. The Pittsburgh native announced five dates this month where he'll visit some of his top schools for unofficial visits. From that list, T-Frank points out the schools that Penn State will have to compete the hardest against to earn Gallagher's services.
From there, he explains why Gallagher is such an essential prospect in this class and why T-Frank thinks he's a "must-land" for the Nittany Lions.
The second prospect that T-Frank shows is four-star linebacker, Tony Rojas. The speedster linebacker has an impressive list of unofficial visits lined up for the coming month, many of which are in short order. T-Frank notes that several are early NIL heavy-hitters, and one is a perennial powerhouse. Finally, he tells you and then mentions a common thread between Rojas and Gallagher about how their visits line up.
The third and final prospect is an under-the-radar player in McDonough defensive end, Mason Robinson. The unranked edge rusher has an offer from Penn State, a short list of schools, and a high track record visiting the school. Is he the most likely player to commit? T-Frank gives a quick scouting report on Robinson because fans might not be familiar with him in a crowded class of edge rushers in the region.
Finally, T-Frank brings up a dark horse candidate to commit to the Nittany Lions. Check out the show to hear which player was on campus Wednesday and what that player could mean to the Class of 2023.
Finally, T-Frank examines the class by position and side of the ball. Where does Penn State need to secure a commitment? Howx do their class numbers and ranks stack up? Lastly, he gives an outline to end the show.
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Penn State football took a two-month hiatus between commitments, but they finally snagged another player for the Class of 2023 in four-star tight end, Andrew Rappleyea. Recruiting insider Ryan Snyder joins host Thomas Frank Carr to discuss how the New England product landed at Penn State.
After that, T-Frank discusses something interesting James Franklin said last week that piqued his interest. Franklin mentioned that the Penn State staff uses zoom to communicate with committed freshmen that aren't enrolled early. How does that change who can play early in their career? T-Frank dives into that.
First, Snyder digs into what happened with Raappleyea, who flipped his commitment from Michigan to the Nittany Lions on Sunday morning. Snyder tells T-Frank the story of how Penn State had four tight end prospects and how Raappleyea, through no fault of his own, found himself on the outside looking in.
Next, he goes through the events that happened since then that have opened the door for Rappleyea to join the Class of '23. Snyder also gives some insight into his conversation with the senior tight end this weekend and how he finally decided to flip schools.
Lastly, T-Frank gives his initial impressions of Rappleyea's skills as a football player. He's incredibly impressed and even compares him to an early version of a former New England tight end who found success at Penn State.
After thanking Ryan for joining him on the show, T-Frank goes solo to discuss something Penn State head coach James Franklin said last week. Franklin mentioned that the team uses Zoom to communicate with freshmen who don't enroll early. The goal is to teach them the offense and the schemes that they need to know along with the team in spring football.
How does that change which players T-Frank thinks can contribute early in their career?
Drastically.
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Penn State football enters its third week of spring football today, which is the focus of the BWI Live show. Host Thomas Frank Carr, senior Editor Nate Bauer, and reporter Dave Eckert discuss the notable players and topics of the week at noon and other topics related to Penn State's spring practices.
Join the show at noon on YouTube to get your questions in and participate in the show!
Penn State head coach James Franklin spoke with the media late last week and discussed several topics.
One of the most revealing topics is the development of transfer wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley. The former Western Kentucky Hilltopper drew high praise from head coach James Franklin. What did he say, and what can it mean for the Nittany Lion's passing attack next season? The BWI Live crew discusses the impact he has had this spring.
Franklin also gave new insight into new defensive coordinator Manny Diaz's defense. How much of a learning curve are players on that side of the ball this spring? The panel will tackle that topic as well.
Next, they'll stay on the defense and break down the veteran leadership situation. So who is stepping up as a team leader? Where can more leadership develop? That's a question that Franklin did not have an answer for last week, so BWI will sink their teeth into that topic as well.
Finally, they will discuss standout Penn State players so far this spring that Franklin brought up. Which young Nittany Lions are ahead of expectations? And is there any update on the offensive line situation for Penn State?
You'll also hear from Penn State offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich and his thoughts about the freshmen on his roster. He had rave reviews for the Penn State running backs and explained the learning curve for the quarterbacks.
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Every Friday, the BWI Daily Edition looks at the key visitors on the weekend for Penn State recruiting. Recruiting insider Ryan Snyder joins the show to break down the names to know for April 1-3. He and host Thomas Frank Carr also discuss the receiver group for the Class of 2023 and the players who made their way to Happy Valley over the last week as well.
Snyder starts the show by discussing the players making their way to Happy Valley over the weekend, comprised chiefly of standouts in the Class of 2024. The first name he brings up is offensive line prospect Kyle Altuner. Last weekend, the Good Counsel offensive lineman was a standout at the Under Armour camp in Baltimore and now visits the Nittany Lions a week later. Snyder explains what he saw at the camp and his strengths as a prospect.
The next important player in the group is Mekhai White, a 6-3 receiver from King George, VA. Once again, White is a player that stood out at the Baltimore camp and has multiple offers from schools in the region. So, where does he stand with the Nittany Lions? Snyder explains that and the other schools vying for his services.
After discussing several other prospects in the Class of '24, Snyder brings up two names for the weekend that will be significant factors in the Class of 2025. Check out the video to hear who they are.
Finally, T-Frank wants to get Snyder's perspective on how spring practice plays into recruiting at this time of the year. Snyder explains that it's not just the on-field work that is important but also the meetings for players.
Next, they move on to the players that visited Penn State this previous week and Snyder's conversations with them. T-Frank starts with Texas wide receiver Kyle Parker, who has an interesting and unique recruiting story with the Nittany Lions.
From there, they transition from Parker to offensive lineman Amir Herring, a four-star prospect from Michigan and a part of the On300. Penn State already has four offensive linemen, so why are they still courting Herring? Snyder explains.
Finally, they discuss the wide receiver board. That's because four-star receiver and in-state product Rodney Gallagher announced that he would visit the school on April 30th. How important is that visit? Snyder says it's not about the visit to Penn State but other critical visits to advance Gallagher's recruitment. T-Frank and Snyder then discuss Gallagher's importance to the Class of 2023 and the receiver board this cycle.
Lastly, they preview the month ahead and what happens when the NCAA calendar flips from the quiet period into the evaluation period in the middle of the month.
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Penn State football held their second open practice of the spring period, and Blue White Illustrated was there to see it. Host Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor Nate Bauer share their impression of the 20 minutes that media was allowed to view Wednesday night and then take viewer questions for their weekly mailbag show.
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Bauer starts the conversation by discussing what he saw from the special teams period of practice, which made up the bulk of the viewing experience. While it's easy to overlook, the punter and kicker positions are vacant this offseason after the graduation of specialist Jordan Stout. So was there anything to be gained? Both T-Frank and Bauer were intrigued by some of the players they saw returning punts.
After that, Bauer discusses what he saw from the all-important quarterback position while T-Frank gives his thoughts on what he saw from the skill positions, including receiver. Then, after bringing up third-year wide-out Malick Meiga, T-Frank transitions into the mailbag portion of the show.
One viewer asks if Meiga's prominence this spring is real or hype. Bauer gives his thoughts that Meiga's hype is real this spring. According to Bauer, the Canadian receiver was not a part of the picture last season for an important reason, and the positive feedback has been growing all year. On the other hand, T-Frank says that the hype is noise despite his earlier praise. Finally, he explains what he needs to see to understand what sort of player Meiga is.
Next, they answer a pair of roster-based questions about the strengths and weaknesses of the team coming into the spring and which starters might have their spot in jeopardy next year.
From there, they have a lengthy discussion about the situation and the state of the Penn State football program. If not "on the hot seat," what pressure should head coach James Franklin and his staff feel after two seasons below expectations?
Bauer and T-Frank debate what another sub-par season would mean for Penn State's perception with a critical group of individuals. They also discuss how fans and media pressure don't affect college coaches the same way professional ones do. Finally, they wrap up the show with their picks for the underrated player to break out in 2022 and their way-too-early running back depth chart.
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Penn State basketball got an and-one of good news yesterday, and basketball reporter Dave Eckert joins the BWI Daily Edition to discuss it. He and host Thomas Frank Carr lay out the impact that Class of 2023 point guar Logan Imes can have before teasing out the threads of Myles Dread's return to the team. Finally, they give a quick preview of Penn State football's second open practice.
The biggest news for hoops on Wednesday was the commitment of 2023 point guard Logan Imes. The 6-4 point guard from Indiana is friends with a fellow commit in '23, Braeden Shrewsberry, the son of head coach Micah Shrewsberry. Eckert gives his thoughts on what Imes brings to the Nittany Lions and what he can be in the Penn State offense under the elder Shrewsberry.
Next, T-Frank asks about Imes' ranking. On3 does not rank the Zionsville point guard or its consensus ranking, which has raised some fans' concerns. So what is the disconnect? Eckert explains why that is and how that can change this year.
Finally, they discuss Imes' profile as a basketball player. What are his strengths, and where does he need to improve? While Imes considers himself a creative basketball player, Eckert sees one area that has to improve before he steps on the court for the Nittany Lions in the future.
After that, they move on to the news that senior guard Myles Dread is returning to Penn State for his extra year of COVID eligibility. How does his return affect the team? More importantly, will he be ready to contribute next fall after having surgery on a torn labrum in his shooting shoulder? T-Frank gives a very general timetable for recovery from such an injury and then asks Eckert what Dread can bring to the team if he's less than 100% during the season.
Eckert looks at the roster and sees one key component missing that Dread can bring to the table. Aside from that, T-Frank points out that Dread just proved that he could be effective at less than his best. Finally, they consider the transfer portal and what Penn State has been able to bring to the program under Shrewsberry.
Their last topic for the day is a quick preview of Penn State football's second open spring practice. So what are they expecting to see today? Also, what do they want to know from the post-practice interviews? Eckert and T-Frank give their thoughts on what burning questions they have for the second week of spring practice.
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There were several notable Penn State recruiting prospects at the Under Armour camp in Baltimore on Sunday, and the BWI Daily Recruiting show was there to see them perform. Host Greg Pickel and recruiting insider Ryan Snyder was on-hand to see the Class of 2023 and beyond test and compete during the final weekend of March. So, they'll tell you the major news and observations that came out of the event on the show.
They start with four-star linebacker Tony Rojas. He delivered some significant and rare news to Snyder on Sunday, which Snyder retells on the show. Next, they discuss the top schools in Rojas's recruitment and then give their thoughts on how he looked and performed at the camp.
After that, Snyder breaks down what he saw from players positionally, starting with quarterbacks. The first two quarterbacks he mentions are Stone Saunders from Bishop McDevitt and Michael Van Buren from St. Frances Academy. So what did he see from them on a windy day? Next, Snyder explains how the weather hindered the camp, especially for the passing game. Finally, Pickel calls into question how useful recruiting camps are for evaluating quarterbacks.
After discussing the tight ends and receivers at the camp, Pickel follows up with his thoughts on Penn State offensive line commit Anthony Donkoh's day. It was the first chance to see the four-star lineman up close for both Snyder and Pickel, who were impressed with how Donkoh rebounded from a slower start to the day. Next, Snyder explains where Penn State hopes that the Virginia native fits into their recruiting class.
The most important and loaded group of the day was the defensive line. It's a stacked group in the region for the Class of 2023 and 2024, so Snyder goes through the names in the group, which includes edge Desmond Umeozulu, stand out defensive tackle of the day Sydir Mitchell, Congo native Joseph Mupoyi, and 2024 edge Dominic Nichols just to name a few.
They filter through the other important Penn State targets that were on hand Sunday before getting to the other important news of the weekend. Four-star athlete Neeo Avery de-committed from the university on Sunday and was on hand to explain his decision to Pickel. Snyder and Pickel go through what happened and what comes next for Penn State and Avery.
Finally, they discuss the players visiting Penn State over the last three days. Van Buren made his way to Happy Valley before camp, as did 2023 DB Amare Snowden. Monday, Tennessee native and four-star receiver Justin Brown made his way to campus. Lastly, Snyder runs down the newest commitments that the Nittany Lions sent out over the last few days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State football is searching for linebackers with a thin roster for the 2022 season. But behind the scenes, four-star linebacker Abdul Carter is preparing to make an impact. The freshman-to-be sat down with host Thomas Frank Carr on the BWI Daily to talk about his game and preparation for the future.
The senior from La Salle College high school is the 128th player in the nation, according to On3, and was a force his senior season. So that's where T-Frank begins the interview, asking Carter about how he thinks his final year of high school football turned out.
From there, he turns his attention to the current Nittany Lions and asks Carter, who recently visited Penn State, what he thought of new defensive coordinator Manny Diaz. Carter gives a favorable impression of Diaz as a person and a coach. Next, T-Frank asks what sort of conversations Diaz and Carter have had, leading to Carter's thoughts about football and playing at Penn State.
That becomes a theme of the day for Carter.
After that, T-Frank dives into a conversation about Carter's game and what he saw on film from the Philadelphia-area native. Next, T-Frank explains to Carter how hard he thinks it is to play linebacker in modern football thanks to recent offensive innovations aimed at confusing linebackers. After that, he gives his opinion on just how good Carter was his senior year and asks what caused the lightbulb to come on for the promising junior his final year.
Carter takes T-Frank through his football journey and explains what led to a breakout senior season and why he's such a versatile player on the field. Next, they discuss what sort of linebacker Carter is and what he wants to be. So how important is communication to Carter? What sort of skills is he developing to enhance his game?
All of those conversations lead to Carter's intense love of football film. He explains that he watches all sorts of players in the NFL and tries to take the best parts of each of their games to make himself better. Who does he mention? Check out the interview so find out.
Finally, they wrap up with some "get to know you" style questions.
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🎥 🚨 BWI LIVE! 🎥🚨 The month of March is an important one for Penn State football. It is the start of spring practice, but it's also a quiet period in recruiting. While "quiet period" sounds serene, it is anything but that. The BWI Live crew discusses the importance of having recruits on campus and the impact of spring football for the Nittany Lions.
As always, the BWI Live show is your chance to ask questions about any Penn State sports topic you wish. Join the show live at noon and ask your question. The experts from Blue White Illustrated will answer your questions live on air during the show.
Before that, the panel brings in recruiting insider Ryan Snyder, who was at the Under Armour Next camp in Baltimore yesterday. He fills T-Frank in on the critical news of the event for Penn State's top prospects in attendance. He starts with four-star linebacker Tony Rojas who recently visited Clemon after getting an offer from the Tigers. Does the Virginia native have a change of heart after the trip? Snyder and T-Frank discuss.
Next, they dive into four-star athlete Neeo Avery's decommitment from Penn State. What happened with Avery and the Nittany Lions? Avery was at the UA Next event, even though he was not participating due to an injury and BWI spoke to him. Snyder recaps the conversation and where Penn State stands with the potential defensive end.
Finally, Snyder drops information on the recruits on campus this past weekend visiting Penn State. He also updates the crew on the players in town today and their significance to the Lion's recruiting pictures.
After finishing up with Snyder, T-Frank discusses the process of recruiting in March with Bauer and Eckert. While the development of the players during practice is key, recruiting is never far from the picture. Bauer wrote an article last week about how critical these weeks with practice are to the big picture in recruiting for the Nittany Lions and how they use them as a springboard type of event.
After that, they'll switch to basketball to get an update on the recruiting picture heading into the summer. So, where is Penn State with their Class of 2023? Basketball recruiting insider Dave Eckert gives an update on a recruit for the Nittany Lions.
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Penn State football has a busy few days of recruiting in store as the BWI Daily Edition heads into the weekend. Recruiting insider Ryan Snyder joins the show to give you the important names and then update the top targets on defense for the Nittany Lions in 2023.
Before that, they start with a Class of 2023 target that announced his top 5 today. Running back prospect Treyaun Webb put Penn State in the final group of schools along with South Carolina, Tennessee, Baylor, and Florida. So, where does Penn State stand on that list? First, Snyder tells T-Frank and then discusses the other standout target that makes up Penn State's priority players at running back. Can they take two? T-Frank doesn't think so, which he explains later in the show.
Another critical factor for Webb is visiting Tennessee, which now has a very famous and dangerous NIL reputation. Will that sway his decision? T-Frank and Snyder discuss and then dig into the topic of NIL further. Finally, they discuss the potential ramifications of how NIL will shape the future and how it is changing things already.
Next, they break down the list of players visiting Penn State this weekend. Some of the key names are 2024 quarterback prospect Michael Van Buren, 2025 athlete Aaron White, and 2023 running back prospect from Texas, Cameron Cook. Again, check out Snyder's article or watch the BWI Daily for the complete list.
After that, they discuss Snyder's hot boards for the defensive class of 2023. T-Frank wants to start at defensive tackle because it's a deep and talented group that includes Florida prospects Derrick LeBlanc and John Walker, IMG product Will Norman, and prize of the 2023 class DeMatha Catholic's Jason Moore.
Snyder breaks down where Penn State stands with those players, their recent activity, and a general sense he gets from them. From there, they discuss the equally deep defensive end class. T-Frank references the running back board when looking at the breadth and depth of the defensive line class this year and calls into question the idea of taking more than one runner. He also brings up two wildcards in the group to illustrate his point.
Next, they move on to linebacker and discuss the clear top targets for the Nittany Lions, Ta'Mere Robinson, and Tony Rojas. After that, there are three clear-cut middle linebacker prospects to Snyder. How does all of that fit into Manny Diaz's picture on defense? T-Frank and Snyder have an in-depth conversation about the group and how things can change either way for Penn State's recruiting linebackers.
Finally, they finish the show by discussing secondary recruits. T-Frank starts at safety because it ties in with the conversation about linebacker and brings up four-star prospect Cameron Seldon. How great of a fit is he in the current Penn State defense? Snyder goes even further to underscore Seldon's importance to the Nittany Lions. Safety is another deep group in general, but cornerback is not. See who and where the prospects for 2023 lie in that group.
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The BWI Daily Edition is back with their weekly mailbag show. This week, Penn State football had big news with spring football starting, a new NIL collective launching, and Pro Day on Thursday. Host Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor Nate Bauer cover all of that and more thanks to questions submitted by the audience.
They start and spend most of the time on the show, dedicated to discussing the Success With Honor NIL collective, launched on Wednesday. Bauer explains how this collective differentiates from other collectives that exist already and its intended goals.
T-Frank and Bauer then discuss a wide range of aspects that affect the NIL landscape, including where it places Penn State in the landscape of college football, the impact of these collectives, and the ethics behind them.
After that, Bauer and T-Frank shift to questions about the Penn State roster for this spring. First, where is Amin Vanover playing, and is that a good fit for him? T-Frank thinks that Penn State made the right decision for the defensive lineman in his placement this spring and explains why. Next, a listener wants to know how Penn State found itself with such a numbers crunch at offensive line and linebacker. Is that the case, though? Bauer and T-Frank have an extended conversation about linebacker, its evolving nature, and how Penn State views the position. Finally, they touch on the offensive line and the bad timing issues that led to a lack of depth this spring.
Next, two BWI Lions Den members want to know about Penn State players making the transition to the NFL. Which less-notable player in Penn State's draft class has a chance of finding their way into Day 3? And what's the best fit for Jahan Dotson at the next level? First, Bauer gives his thoughts about what each of Eric Wilson, Derrick Tangelo, and Ellis Brooks brings to the table. After that, T-Frank provides a scouting report of each player and then describes the best system fit for Dotson in the NFL.
Two of the final four questions deal with freshmen on the Penn State roster. First, when coaches talk about getting players "reps," what does that mean? Regarding players getting reps, is first-year receiver Kaden Saunders more important than five-star running back Nick Singleton in their first season? T-Frank and Bauer explain the first and then discuss the second question.
Finally, one viewer wants to know how Penn State handles scouting the transfer portal. T-Frank and Bauer discuss how that has happened at Penn State before explaining that it might be changing due to staff additions. Lastly, a listener asks a familiar question about starting quarterback Sean Clifford.
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Penn State's five-star defensive end in the Class of 2022, Dani Dennis-Sutton, isn't on campus yet, but he's acting like it. He joins the BWI Daily Edition to talk to host Thomas Frank Carr about his game, life, and journey to becoming a Nittany Lion. He also discusses what he's doing to prepare himself for next season in today's episode.
T-Frank starts by diving right into the question fans want to know most. Will Dennis-Sutton be ready to compete early in his career? This offseason, Penn State head coach James Franklin said as much when talking about the 6-5 McDonough high school star during National Signing Day. How did that make Dennis-Sutton feel? He and T-Frank discuss that, and then Dennis-Sutton shifts the focus to the entire class. Finally, T-Frank asks him what his goals are for the fall.
Next, T-Frank asks Dennis-Sutton about his on-field skills, which are impressive. But it's not just the physical tools that the 255-pound pass rusher brings to the table; he's also adept at the technical aspects of his position. So, T-Frank asks him how he was keyed into their importance so early in his development. Finally, Dennis-Sutton talked about his journey to become the player he is today.
Part of that journey involves the COVID-19 Pandemic. So how was losing a season of football beneficial for Dennis-Sutton? T-Frank asks him what happened and what he learned about himself through that trial. He also explains how one of the side effects of the pandemic was to spark what has become a life-long passion for Dennis-Sutton.
They then transition back to talking about Dennis-Sutton's game, specifically his pass-rushing moves. After discussing which ones he thinks are his signature moves, they talk about former Penn State pass-rushers with similar skills.
Dennis-Sutton has already signed his letter of intent, but T-Frank asks him what made him sure he wanted to play at Penn State. The high school senior gave a thoughtful answer and explained Penn State's "culture" means to him.
Next, they talk about what Dennis-Sutton is doing this spring, and his list of activities is staggering. From track to lifting to working on Penn State's playbook, Dennis-Sutton is busy getting himself ready for life at Penn State. Finally, T-Frank asks the Mcdonough senior about his former teammate, defensive end Mason Robinson. Robinson is unranked by On3 but holds offers from Penn State, Virginia Tech, Pitt, and South Carolina, among others. Finally, they discuss Dennis-Sutton's hobbies and interests off the field.
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Penn State football started spring practice on Monday, but their recruiting efforts were already in full swing last weekend. The BWI Daily Recruiting show looks at the key players that were on campus during spring ball, including a key 2023 recruit with a long saga with the Nittany Lions.
To start, they quickly discussed what they saw in person at spring camp Monday. Players that stood out include receivers Mitchell Tinsley and Parker Washington and freshman Zane Durant. Finally, Pickel has some thoughts about the early enrollees at Penn State and how they looked next to their new teammates.
After that, they transition to the transfer portal and two essential addition that Penn State would like to make on the defensive side of the ball. Grayson and Gabriel Murphy, already committed to UCLA, visited Happy Valley this weekend to see the program. How did the meeting go? Ryan Snyder spoke to sources and reported what he heard, including a tentative timeline of when to listen for a final decision.
After wrapping up their thoughts on spring ball, they transition to recruiting for 2023. Tight end Andrew Rappleyea visited campus this weekend and spoke with Snyder about his time at Penn State. Snyder gives some details about what they discussed and then his thoughts on what might happen with the four-star tight end.
Next, they move over to the defensive side of the ball to discuss the four-star defensive lineman from IMG Academy, Will Norman. Norman was on campus this weekend for a surprise visit. Snyder explained why it was a big get for Penn State to get him on campus and how that came about. It's a deep defensive line class in 2023, but Norman is a standout player. Where does he fit? Snyder explains.
Finally, they look at the offensive line for another interior prospect for 2023 in Georgia Native and a top 100 player for On3, Nathan Efobi. The 6-4, 282-pound prospect visited campus this past weekend and left with a scholarship offer. It may seem like a curious move to offer more linemen with four already committed in the class, but Snyder explains why.
Next, they look at the On3 300 for the Class of 2024, which came out on Monday. Penn State top target and Four-star athlete Quinton Martin, Penn State offensive line commit Cooper Cousins, and Roman Catholic receiver Tyseer Denmark are just three of the 12 Pennsylvania prospects in the initial 300 best players in the country.
Finally, Pickel and Snyder discuss more news about upcoming Penn State visits for the spring.
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It was a big day for Penn State football, as the team opened up spring practice for the 2022 season. Blue White Illustrated had the day covered from morning until night, culminating with the BWI Live Show at 8:30 pm on YouTube. Join host Thomas Frank Carr, reporter Dave Eckert, and senior editor Nate Bauer to discuss what they heard and saw on Monday.
Viewers of the show should feel free to ask questions throughout the show and give their feedback!
They start with James Franklin's press conference, which kicked off the day, and spring football. Bauer gives his thoughts on the tone, and tenor Franklin set with his comments.
They start with the offensive line and the depth chart that head coach James Franklin laid out during his press conference. It's a very thin group of scholarship players, many of which are also young. How will that play out this spring? The trio will give their thoughts.
They'll also discuss the quarterback situation and Franklin's comments about how he plans to divvy up the reps this spring among four scholarship quarterbacks. Next, they discuss Franklin's downplaying some of the young talents on the roster from the Class of 2022. So is that a concern? Bauer, Eckert, and T-Frank will weigh in.
Next, they'll discuss what they saw during Penn State's open practice. All three panelists were in attendance Monday afternoon and will give their thoughts about what they saw in the brief open window on Day 1. Bauer spent his time with the defenders and new defensive coordinator Manny Daiz, while T-Frank saw the offense. They'll give their impressions of players, coaches, and more.
Finally, they'll dive into Athletic Director Sandy Barbour's final spring press conference. She spoke for the first time since announcing that she is stepping down this summer, and both reporters were there. Eckert and Bauer will share their thoughts on her comments and what they can read into the situation.
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Penn State football is back for 15 practices, and it starts today. Penn State head coach James Franklin started things off with his annual spring practice press conference, live and in-person for the first time in two seasons. So, the BWI Daily Edition takes to the road for today. Host Thomas Frank Carr, reporter Greg Pickel, and senior editor Nate Bauer give you their thoughts of Franklin's comments from the field at Beaver Stadium.
Note: The BWI Live show will recap the entire day's events tonight at 8:30. Tune into YouTube and join the show!
Last week, Bauer was curious to know what the "vibe" of the spring would be. Every year, he says there is a feel to the team or an overarching message that usually responds somehow to the previous season. Did Bauer find that vibe from Franklin? He did, and he tells you what he thinks the team's personality and mindset are, coming off of a 7-6 season.
Next, they transition to the offensive line and the situation with the five men up front for the Nittany Lions on offense. Pickel explains what he heard from Franklin, including guard Saleem Wormley and bringing up some player positions and notable availabilities. Finally, he puts Franklin's comments into perspective over the eight years of his tenure as head coach.
From there, they discuss the quarterback situation. Franklin was asked point-blank how he will handle the pressures of having a five-star quarterback on the bench. Bauer gives his thoughts on the situation and how he doesn't think it's accurate to say that Clifford has never had competition for his job.
Naturally, that conversation leads to Franklin's comments about the other early-enrollee players in the Class of 2022 and the transfers that are on campus. Pickel gives his thoughts on both groups and how they should be perceived this spring.
Finally, they discuss the changes on defense with new defensive coordinator Manny Diaz. T-Frank breaks down what James Franklin said about Jonathan Sutherland's move to linebacker and how that changes the defense. Should Penn State fans be worried about only playing two linebackers? Bauer and T-Frank discuss.
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Penn State recruiting hosts several key prospects this weekend, and recruiting insider Ryan Snyder has the names you need to know. He joins host Thomas Frank Carr for the week's final show, heading into a busy weekend for Penn State football.
They discuss the critical visits this week that are arriving in Happy Valley on Friday. The most significant visit is from Penn State tight end target Andrew Rappleyea. The Michigan commit has opened his recruiting back up and will visit the Nittany Lions before taking more trips this spring. Snyder rewinds the tape on Rappleyea to this winter and explains the situation at tight end for the Nittany Lions and how things are different now. Can Penn State flip him? Snyder gives his thoughts.
Next, they discuss three other names that cropped up this week, making their way to Penn State. Finally, Snyder fills you in on what you need to know about Florida defensive end Calvin Smith, Georgia defensive back Brice Pollock, and Harrisburg native receiver Rico Scott. After Snyder fills T-Frank in on the info about each player, T-Frank brings up an adjacent topic. Which Penn State prospects need to do well in track this spring? Again, Snyder gives an insightful answer.
After that, they dig into Snyder's conversation with another 2023 prospect, linebacker Jordan Hall. The four-star IMG Academy defender spoke with Snyder earlier this week about his recruitment by Penn State and where other schools line up in his mind. T-Frank follows up with very positive impressions from Hall's highlight tape. He thinks he'd be a great fit at a critical position in Penn State's linebacker room.
Next, they dive into the cornerback recruiting for this cycle. Is it a concern, an opportunity that hasn't many regional prospects, or a chance to go big at the position? Snyder gives his thoughts on the question.
Finally, they wrap up by looking at the landscape of the 2023 class. Who is Penn State competing against for their top players? After thinking about it for a bit, Snyder comes up with two essential schools going head-to-head with the Nittany Lions for key targets this cycle.
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Penn State athletics is moving into the future, searching for a new athletic director. That, and several other topics are the subject of the BWI Daily Edition today. Host Thomas Frank Carr and Senior Editor Nate Bauer, also take questions from the audience during their weekly mailbag segment on the show.
They start with Barbour's announcement that she will be stepping down this summer and retiring. Bauer starts the conversation off by looking at the position she's vacating rather than the person. What should that position be in the future? Bauer and T-Frank give their thoughts. Next, T-Frank asks Nate to share his impressions of Barbour's tenure at Penn State. Finally, they discuss what comes next and where the university should look for its next athletic department leader.
After that, they review former Penn State receiver Chris Godwin's contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Godwin signed a three-year, 60 million dollar extension earlier this week, and T-Frank gives his thoughts on the deal and how Godwin can come back from an ACL injury.
Next, Bauer gives his thoughts on Sam Sessoms entering the transfer portal. Is this a good thing for both parties? Also, how should Penn State conduct itself in the portal? Next, Bauer breaks down what is ahead for the Nittany Lions basketball program. Finally, T-Frank asks a question that many fans might want to know but don't want to hear. How long until Penn State looks and acts like the program that head coach Micah Shrewsberry wants it to be instead of one that is just getting by?
Finally, they dip into the mailbag for questions!
The first question deals with former cornerbacks Keaton Ellis and Marquis Wilson. A BWI message board member wants to know what happened to them after promising starts ot their careers. T-Frank and Bauer discuss what happened to them and what their roles might be this upcoming season.
Other topics they discuss include: -Which Penn State players could go in the first two rounds of the 2023 draft? -Which recruits are T-Frank and Bauer rooting for to break out? -Can Sean Clifford be "fixed?" -What was up with the third and fourth down playcalling last season? -Is Sandy Barbour being pushed out of her job?
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Penn State has a new defensive coordinator in 2022, but what does that mean for the Nittany Lions? Head coach James Franklin has said that he chose Diaz because of his skill calling defensive plays and his similarity to former coordinator Brent Pry. But no two coaches are the same, so what are the differences? Host Thomas Frank Carr looks at that today on the BWI Daily Edition.
This video is a complimentary piece to T-Frank's article from earlier in the day, detailing the most significant structural difference between Pry and Diaz. Check out that article below.
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Instead, T-Frank focuses on the secondary differences between Diaz and Pry during this episode of the Daily Edition. These stylistic quirks make each coach who they are, but many different factors can alter them each season.
Coverage
The first, and most notable difference between the two coordinators, is the use of different coverage schemes. Of course, all defensive coordinators have crossover in terms of coverages used, but it's where they lean in their tendencies that make them different. T-Frank points to a very distinct split in this area between Penn State's former defensive boss and Diaz. Will that continue for Diaz in Happy Valley? T-Frank has his doubts and explains why.
Because of Diaz's coverage preferences, the next difference from what Penn State fans know is the use of safeties by each coordinator. Pry and Diaz have had similar tendencies over time, but Diaz has recently diverted from that path and gone in a different direction. So how does he deploy those players? T-Frank explains how one part of coverage affects player usage in another.
Blitzing
Penn State is not necessarily getting a more aggressive play-caller in Manny Diaz, but T-Frank points to the 2021 season for the Miami Hurricanes as a blueprint for the Nittany Lions in 2022. So why does T-Frank think there is a similarity? He shows the differences last season and how that might affect the Nittany Lions next year.
Finally, T-Frank explains different ways a defensive coordinator can dial up the pressure and what that means for the players involved.
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This week, Penn State recruiting ended their "extended dead period," as recruiting insider Ryan Snyder called it. The BWI Daily Recruiting Show is here to give you the scoop on what's new and what names are important as the Nittany Lions get into the quiet recruiting period, where players can take visits to Happy Valley. Reporter Greg Pickel and Snyder run down the information of the week.
Before getting to Penn State's first visitor of March, they start with the Nittany Lion's camp schedule for the summer. First, Snyder points out two key differences with Penn State's camp schedule and plan over the last several years. He explains why they're essential to understanding and then contextualizes the change. Next, he runs down the camp dates and the critical things to know about most of the schedule. After that, Pickel gives his thoughts on why it's crucial to have high school teams, not all-star teams at camps.
From there, Snyder discusses Penn State's first visiting player for the Class of 2023 in March, Cameron Lenhardt. How did things go for the IMG Academy defensive end? Also, why was he up north this week? Finally, Snyder fills in those details from his conversation with the four-star edge rusher earlier in the week.
Next, they get into the key players in the Class of 2023 on the offensive side of the ball. Snyder has paired down his hot boards for the class and shares the key names for this spring.
They start at quarterback, and while Dante Moore is on the list, the key names are JJ Kolh out of Iowa and Marcus Stokes out of Florida. So what makes those players the standouts? Snyder fills in what he knows and gives some personal thoughts on what Mike Yurcich is looking for in a quarterback.
From there, they discuss the Penn State running back board, which includes a recent offer in Scranton Prep's London Montgomery. He and Florida rusher Treyaun Webb seem to be the clear-cut favorites to land at Penn State, but Snyder throws in other national names.
At tight end, there's really only one name to know. Michigan commit Andrew Rappleyea wants to visit other schools after changes on the Michigan staff, and Penn State is one of his destinations. From there, they head to receiver and start with Penn State's top targets. Four-star receivers Rodney Gallagher and Noah Rogers remain the teams' highest priority targets while others stay in the mix, like Dallastown's Kenny Johnson.
Finally, they head to the offensive line room to see who else Penn State might fit into its already loaded class. Several interior players come up on the show and are possible targets despite Penn State's depth inside players. Yet, the top two players remaining are tackle prospects Samson Okunlola and Evan Link. Snyder explains why each, but especially Link, is key.
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Penn State wrestling steps back under the spotlight this week to pursue their ultimate goal, an NCAA championship. Greg Pickel of Blue White Illustrated joins host Thomas Frank Carr to preview the tournament to get you ready for the four-day event.
They start, however, with a quick recap of the Big Ten tournament since it had a significant impact on the Nittany Lions' seeding at nationals. Drew Hilderbrant had an upset loss and found himself much lower in the seeding for the tournament than expected. So what happened? Pickel gives a recap and then explains what happened in the seeding process.
Pickel then gets into head coach Cael Sanderson's comments about the inconsistent seeding system and the Nittany Lions' problems with it. Next, Pickel details these affected wrestlers and their road to contention at the weight class.
From there, Pickel goes through the rest of Penn State's nine wrestlers that qualified for the tournament and gives his thoughts about the most significant matches or possible draws on their potential schedule. Finally, T-Frank asks him to clarify if seeding issues that Sanderson expressed changed the outlook of Penn State contending for a national championship. He also asks what teams are in contention to upset the Nittany Lions in Detroit. Finally, Pickel gives his thought and stays firm in his prior beliefs about the Penn State wrestling team.
From there, they switch gears and look at Penn State spring football, which is only a week away. Greg gives his thirty-thousand-foot view of the situation and tells T-Frank what he wants to know and what he wants to see next week.
Next, T-Frank and Pickel discuss the running back and tight end rooms. Pickel is especially interested in how the tight ends perform this spring. Will one player take the spotlight? Or will all three fulfill the promise that they didn't match last season? Pickel is also curious to learn about redshirt freshman Khalil Dinkins. What role could he play next season?
They discuss the offense's crispness to start the season and then focus on several key positions on the defensive side of the ball.
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Penn State spring practice is just one week away, so the BWI Live show is getting you ready with everything you need to know for the Nittany Lions' return to the field. It's also the end of the Penn State basketball season after the Nittany Lions fell in the third round of the NCAA tournament to Purdue this weekend. Penn State did not make a post-season tournament, so the season is over. BWI basketball experts Nate Bauer, and Dave Eckert are here to recap the season.
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The first season under new head coach Micah Shrewsberry is finally over for the Penn State basketball team. The Nittany Lions battled to end but fell short against Purdue, the eventual runner-up in the tournament. So how did the Nittany Lions make such a strong tournament run? Also, what should you make of the first season under Shrewsberry? Bauer and Eckert, who covered the team closely this season, give their thoughts.
From there, the trio shifts to focus on Penn State football, which is one week from spring practice. It's also back and open for business in recruiting after turning the lights off for spring break. What position does Penn State need to address based on their roster this spring? The guys give their thoughts.
Next, they dive into the fan reactions and questions. Want to ask a question of the BWI Live show? Join at noon on YouTube and join the chat! This part of the show is also where they'll get into their predictions for the 2021 season. Each week host Thomas Frank Carr comes up with a question relating to the 2021 spring season or fall campaign. The audience will judge who has the best answer and then vote in the chat. The winner is the panelist with the most audience votes.
Finally, they'll look at the training camp battles that will shape the spring practice landscape. What are the storylines that thread themselves through the roster? Bauer and Eckert will give their thoughts while T-Frank dives into the x's and o's of each battle.
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Penn State defensive end Arnold Ebiketie had a spectacular NFL Combine, drawing rave reviews for his performance in individual testing and on-field workouts. Doug Kyed of pff.com sat down with Ebiketie to get to know him a little better this week and now joins the BWI Daily Edition to share what he learned.
Host Thomas Frank Carr starts with the article that Kyed wrote about Ebiketie, digging into his back story as a teenager who came to America from Cameroon in middle school. Then, after learning about how Ebiketie got started in football, they discuss his rise from an under-recruited defensive end to a highly-rated transfer from Temple.
Kyed explains what got him interested in talking to Ebiketie in the first place. He was one of PFF's top-rated pass rushers last season, and his combine testing numbers backed up his production on the field. So, does that mean the 6-2 defensive end can crack the bottom of the first round? Kyed gives his thoughts.
From there, he and T-Frank discuss the other top Nittany Lions at the combine. Then, they quickly touch on Jahan Dotson's day and where he fits into the discussion about first-round football players. It's here that Kyed says something fascinating that he heard from a scout in Indianapolis. How many locked-in first-round players are there? Kyed relays what he heard.
Next, T-Frank gives his stump speech about safety Jaquan Brisker's talent. This draft season, brisker is not one of the clear-cut first-round talents, and T-Frank explains why that is a mistake. What's the reason? Kyed and T-Frank discuss the possible factors.
Finally, they touch on something else Kyed wrote last week about a former Nittany Lions. This month, receiver Allen Robinson, who is a free agent, was at the combine. While that's rare, it's not the first time Robinson has attended the event in Indy. Kyed explains what he's heard about Robinson's interests and pursuits post-football that would explain why.
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Penn State football may be on spring break, but that doesn't mean there still isn't plenty to talk about this week. As always, Thursday means it's time for the BWI Daily Mailbag show with host Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor Nate Bauer.
They start with Bauer's article on Wednesday about breakout candidates for the 2022 season. He limited the list to three, but he and T-Frank expound on the number of young players who could take a step forward in their second season on campus. One of the players that Bauer chose was sophomore safety, Jaylen Reed. Reed finished the season playing the boundary safety position, but things may be up in the air with the lack of numbers and depth.
T-Frank explains the problems he sees and the positional fits at the position. He and Bauer go through some potential scenarios as well.
After that, the pair get into the day's mailbag questions from viewers of the show. They start with a long conversation about the Penn State running back room. How will the depth chart shake out this spring, and will that cause any players to enter the portal? Will any player be able to make the jump to the NFL? T-Fank and Bauer talk about the importance of the position and what they see happening with the players involved. Next, they pay the same attention to the tight ends. Will any of them have a Mike Gesicki-like breakout season? Bauer thinks it could be possible.
From there, they move to a question from a BWI message board member who wants to know which player would give the Penn State staff the greatest sense of relief by having a strong spring. T-Frank and Bauer give their thoughts, which turns into a conversation about the quarterback position.
The offensive line is the next topic of conversation as one listener asks T-Frank to fix the right tackle position for Penn State. After spending a season pointing out the issue, T-Frank thinks there still is hope for improvement and explains why.
They spend a few minutes talking about which positions underperformed last season before finishing the show discussing a fascinating question submitted to the show via Twitter.
"What are the chances that we see a pre-Iowa injury Sean Clifford?" -AH
Bauer and T-Frank discuss not just the answer to that question but what it means to see that play from the starting signal-caller again.
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Penn State football got bad news this week from the transfer portal. Three of their top defensive end targets, Gabriel and Grayson Murphy of North Texas and Jordan Domineck of Gerogia Tech elected to go elsewhere. The twin pass rushers form North Texas chose UCLA as their transfer destination, while Domineck picked Arkansas over Penn State. Host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, breaks down the sting factor of each decision, then explains what else is out there. After that, he looks at the roster to try and find solutions to the Nittany Lion's problem at d-end.
First, T-Frank discusses why Domineck isn't a massive loss for Penn State. He doesn't think that the one-time Yellowjacket was a great fit given Penn State's need at the position and Domineck's skillset. However, Domineck is an excellent example of the type of players left in the portal that Penn State has to choose from, so he dives into the numbers and shares what he knows about the senior defensive end.
After wrapping up his thoughts on Domineck, T-Frank explains why the Murphy twins are the more considerable loss. He explains the confusion about their positional fit and why he thought they were more fit for Penn State, given the talent already on the roster. He points out critical metrics in the profile from PFF and how they could have helped fill a void.
Next, T-Frank describes the game of TCU transfer Ochaun Mathis. The rising senior took a step back last season as Domineck did. But just like the Georiga Tech pass rusher, there's an explanation. First, he dives into the stable and unstable metrics of Mathis' data from PFF and then provides context with his film observations.
Penn State is looking for a defensive end in the portal because of a deficiency of one key element in the room. The Nittany Lions aren't lacking quality talent, and T-Frank goes through the roster of players and how they can help the team. He explains why Adisa Isaac is so important but why he likely can't do it alone.
To fix the problem, Penn State has one final solution. That player is freshman Dani Dennis-Sutton. T-Frank explains how he's come around to the idea of the freshman being a major factor next fall, despite his hesitance to place too much pressure on first-year players.
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There are very few times that Penn State recruiting is truly quiet. Spring break is one of them. But, despite the slowdown inside the Lasch Building, the BWI Daily Recruiting Show still has plenty to discuss. Reporter Greg Pickel and recruiting insider Ryan Snyder detail some news and notes on the show.
They start with the news that Penn State offered a scholarship to four-star running back London Montgomery. The Scranton Prep running back was named to the On300 last week, but Snyder didn’t think the interest was fully there from the Nittany Lions at the time. He details his conversations with Montgomery and then explains the running back landscape in 2023 to try and glean some insight.
The next topic of conversations deals with off-field personnel. Snyder reported yesterday that the team is hiring a new recruiting assistant. Who is Rashad Rich, and what does he do? Snyder gives his background information on the hire, first reported by footballscoop.com. The conversation quickly shifts away from Rich to Penn State as a whole. How much more do they plan to grow the staff? Snyder gives the target numbers for recruiting that he’s heard. He also gives the current staff size and compares it to the rest of the Big Ten.
Next, they pass along information about movement in the transfer portal. Penn State’s efforts to land a defensive end in the portal took a hit this weekend. See which prospect or prospects chose a different university before Penn State could get them on campus for an official visit. Snyder then tells Pickel which portal targets are still lined up for a visit this spring.
Lastly, they break down some position changes in the Class of 2023. Athlete Neeo Avery is moving from tight end to defensive end in his recruitment, leaving the door open for tight end prospect Andrew Rappleyea. Despite committing to Michigan a few months ago, Snyder explains how the door is still open for him to become a Nittany Lion.
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The Penn State recruiting class of 2023 is off to a hot start with several top 100 players this cycle. One key recruit in those efforts is four-star receiver from Laurel Highlands high school, Rodney Gallagher. The uncommitted Pittsburgh native joins the BWI Daily Edition to talk about his recruitment, what he wants in a school at the next level and more.
Host Thomas Frank Carr starts the conversation with Gallagher off with basketball. The two-sport star recorded the show with T-Frank days before the WPIAL 5A Boys Basketball Championship game against New Castle. Gallagher and T-Frank discuss the WPIAL tournament to that point, the game, which Laurel Highlands won, and how basketball makes Gallagher a better football player.
After that, they shift over to Gallagher’s recruitment. He tells T-Frank which schools he’s been in contact with the most and how he feels about the process during the middle of basketball season. In a previous interview, the do-it-all athlete had stated that he’s not thinking about official visits during his basketball season. Still, he does understand the process and explains how he tries to keep in contact with schools.
Next, they discuss Gallagher’s game on the field instead of the hardwood. Gallagher has played multiple positions for Laurel Highlands over several seasons but has spent most of his time at quarterback. He explains how that situation came to be and then gives a definitive answer after T-Frank asks what position he sees himself at most. He feels so strongly that one school has switched up its recruitment to suit his vision, it seems.
Once they finish talking shop, they discuss what’s next for Gallagher. He tells T-Frank what he plans to do differently this fall and then details how he’s planning on going all-in on football this offseason. Aside from camps, he plans on going after one area of his game very hard this spring and summer. While he doesn't give a firm timeline on his recruiting process, he is adamant on one key thing.
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Penn State football enters spring break with the rest of the university, which means football is just around the corner. With that in mind, the BWI Live show continues its breakdown of the 2022 spring football roster.
Before that, host Thomas Frank Carr, reporter Dave Eckert and recruiting insider Ryan Snyder discuss the NFL Combine. Snyder is filling in for senior editor Nate Bauer, who is on vacation this week. The trio will discuss what stood out to them about the combine as an event and then how Penn State’s prospects performed at it.
Next, they’ll dive into their thoughts about spring football. Last week the show discussed the offensive side of the ball, so they’ll focus on the defense this week. Who do they want to know more about at the defensive end position? What about at linebacker? Penn State is going after those positions hard in the transfer portal, so what should Penn State fans know about the players currently on the roster? Eckert, Snyder, and T-Frank will give their picks for each position on defense.
Next, catch a sneak peek of the BWI Daily Edition for Monday, where T-Frank talks with top Penn State prospect Rodney Gallagher. The Daily Edition drops at 6 pm eastern this week. Finally, subscribe to Blue White Illustrated’s YouTube channel, so you don’t miss any of T-Frank’s interviews with players and prospects in the Class of 2023.
Finally, they will get into their prediction contest for the show. The NFL Combine is the theme of this week’s game. So who will be Penn State’s “freak athlete” for 2022? Linebacker Brandon Smith put together an impressive performance this weekend, while other Nittany Lions represented themselves well. So who will follow suit and find themselves on national watch lists for the fall? Each panelist will give their answer and their reasons why. After that, voting will open up in the chat about which one gave the best answer. The winner gets 30 seconds to gloat at the end of the show.
Lastly, they’ll look at other sports to conclude the show. Penn State basketball went on a losing streak to end the regular season and found themselves in the first round of the Big Ten tournament. What happened, and what will happen next? Also, it’s a quiet week in recruiting, but Snyder will give a recap of what to expect in March.
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On Thursday, Penn State football held their annual max testing day open to the media. Host Thomas Frank Carr and reporter Greg Pickel were at Holuba Hall to take in the sights and sounds.
Pickel starts by giving you his general impressions of the day and the environment in the makeshift weight room. Penn State is undergoing major renovations to its weight-lifting facility, so the team set up a makeshift quarter in Holuba Hall. What did Pickel think of the situation, and how the team responded? Next, he gives you who he thought was notable during the lifting session.
T-Frank then brings up two freshmen in running back Nick Singleton and defensive tackle Zane Durant. New strength coach Chuck Losey singled out two players as having exceptional winter conditioning workouts among the first-year players. Then, he asks Greg to fill listeners in on what Losey had to say about the young quarterbacks who enrolled in January. T-Frank follows up with his impressions of the young gunslingers during his evaluation process. He thinks what Losey said should give fans even more hope about the future of five-star quarterback Drew Allar.
Next, Pickel fills T-Frank in on what he saw from Penn State's injured or absent players in 2021. Hakeem Beamon, Adisa Isaac, and PJ Mustipher were all at the liftings session, and Pickel gave his thoughts about what they looked like in that setting. While the details about Mustipher's injury aren't precise, T-Frank thinks he has a good idea of the timeline for his return based on what he saw on Thursday.
They shift to the young defensive linemen that lifted on Thursday because T-Frank spent a good bit of time watching them lift. Fatorma Mulbah and Jordan van den Berg both drew praise from Losey, and T-Frank now thinks they can be contributors this spring at the tackle position. Along with his observations of Amin Vanover's build, that gives some insight into the depth and talent this spring. However, Pickel disagrees and gives his reason why.
After that, they shift to Penn State's young offensive line and discuss Olu Fashanu and Landon Tengwall. How did they look? T-Frank and Pickel discuss what they saw from each.
Finally, they wrap up the show with a preview of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament, which is coming up this weekend. Penn State may be the favorite to win the tournament, but Pickel thinks it won't be a walk in the park. He details the areas that Penn State needs to get support, the key wrestlers, and highlights matchups that everyone should hope they get to see in the finals.
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Penn State football is only a few weeks away from the start of spring practice, and questions abound about who is standing out, who needs to stand out, and what to expect later this month. That's why the BWI Daily Edition takes your questions once a week. Host Thomas Frank Carr and reporter Dave Eckert take questions submitted to the show through Twitter or the BWI message board.
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Note: Today's episode was recorded before Penn State's max testing day. A breakdown of what BWI saw and heard at Holuba Hall will come to you on Friday's edition.
After reviewing the day's activities that have yet to happen, they start with a question about spring practice and which players or positions T-Frank and Eckert are keen to learn more about this year. He also asks if any players have stood out so far in winter workouts that have leaked to the media. T-Frank answers the first part of the questions with the answer to the second. Meanwhile, Dave lists several players he wants to know more about this spring.
Next, they transition to several questions that lead to a long conversation about the defensive line. Should Amin Vanover play defensive end or tackle? T-Frank gives some thoughts about the defensive tackle position and Vanover's fit on the edge. After that, they answer a question about Adisa Issac's availability this winter for conditioning.
After wrapping up their discussion about the defensive line, T-Frank and Eckert look at Penn State linebacker Ellis Brooks. Brooks is not at the combine, and one viewer wants to know why he's such an afterthought in the draft process. T-Frank and Eckert give their thought.
From there, they get into depth chart predictions for the spring. One viewer wants to know who the starters and backups will be along the offensive line this spring, while two others have questions about the special teams unit and who will kick for the Nittany Lions. This spring, Penn State won't have its full compliment at either position, but T-Frank and Eckert discuss that situation.
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This week, Penn State football is sending eight players to the 2022 NFL Combine in Indianapolis. While the testing had interviews have already begun, the on-field television portion starts on Thursday. To get you ready for what to expect, host Thomas Frank Carr and Senior Editor Nate Bauer discuss what they expect from Penn State's contingent at the combine.
They start with Bauer's article from Wednesday detailing how Penn State's top 'freaks' safety Jaquan Brisker and linebacker Brandon Smith should test. The Athletic's Bruce Feldman moved Brisker up in his rankings based on his performance this past season and what he's projected to run at the combine. Bauer details those numbers, and T-Frank gives context to what they mean. After that, T-Frank gives one drill that he thinks Brisker needs to succeed in showing off his considerable talents.
From there, they discuss Smith and his expected testing numbers. This conversation quickly shifts from Smith's physical abilities to his play in 2021, which was sub-par to expectation. So will that change his draft stock? Bauer thinks there's a chance while T-Frank isn't so sure. He gives why he believes that Smith will still be a Day 2 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.
Also, is there validity to the conversation of Brandon Smith switching positions to edge defender? T-Frank has no time for the discussion and gives his reasons why. That conversation then leads into another one about the traits necessary to play through contact, how Penn State selects players from high school, and Smith's ability to learn that trait in the future. T-Frank then gives a key number for a drill he thinks Smith needs to ace to solidify his profile as a coverage player. Finally, T-Frank asks, which player will be the top freak at the combine? They both give their answers.
Next, they discuss Penn State's left tackle, Rasheed Walker. T-Frank is particularly frustrated with Walker's evaluation because he doesn't know what to do with him. Bauer asks if he's a left tackle or a different position going forward, and T-Frank admits he doesn't have a good answer. Then, they go into Walker's testing numbers and play to try and find a solution. It eventually evolved into a conversation about Walker's underperforming during his time at Penn State and trying to find a reason.
From there, they discuss Penn State's best possible chance of sending a first-round pick to the draft in April in receiver Jahan Dotson. What 40 times is Dotson expected to run? He's possibly the best overall player at his position, but will the NFL covet him on Day 1? T-Frank explains the difference and then points out the holes in Dotson's game that may prevent him from becoming that pick. From there, he gives a drill and a testing result that can help Dotson prove those doubts wrong.
After discussing Dotson, T-Frank and Bauer discuss Penn State's defensive end prospects in Arnold Ebiketie and Jesse Luketa. What should you expect out of Ebiketie? T-Frank gives the drills and the numbers that are key for pass rushers. He thinks that both can shine in that role this week as well. Luketa is an exciting prospect with a wide range of outcomes based on this week. If he tests well, could he leapfrog Brandon Smith in the draft? T-Frank and Bauer discuss.
Finally, they discuss Penn State's specialist, Jordan Stout. While mostly having fun with the conversation, T-Frank gives one critical metric for punters at the combine.
Lastly, they ask the question that frustrated Penn State fans have brought up for a month now. If Penn State had so many great athletes at the NFL Combine, why did they finish 7-6? Bauer and T-Frank bring up the question and give the apparent context to it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State's recruiting efforts for the Class of 2023 came into sharper clarity this week with the release of the On300 from Blue White Illustrated's parent company. The BWI Daily Edition, Recruiting show focuses on that list and details where Penn State's commits and targets ended up in the new rankings. Then, host Greg Pickel and recruiting insider, Ryan Snyder, go through the most important players.
First, they start with Penn State's top committed players. Five-star offensive lineman Jven Williams cracked the top 15 players in the nation, while four-star interior lineman Alex Birchmeier is outside that five-star group. So, could Penn State have two five-star linemen in the same class? Snyder gives his thoughts.
Next, they look at the top 100 players in the nation and detail the targets that Penn State has a chance to land. Snyder starts with Thayer Academy tackle Samson Okunlola, who clocks in at 59th nationally. Okunlola has an even split between Penn State, Georiga, Rutgers, and Virginia in the On3 RPM Prediction Machine. So Snyder fills in the context of Penn State's standing with the four-star tackle prospect. He also highlights tackle Kadyn Proctor and receiver Noah Rogers.
From there, Snyder singles out Florida defensive tackle Derrick LeBlanc, who is the 71st player in the nation per On3's update. His relationship with a current Nittany Lion is a bonus for Penn State recruiting. How much? Snyder relays which player he's close with and how realistic the possibility is. Later in the podcast, they discuss LeBlanc's teammate, John Walker, who went from unraked to 125.
Other players that Snyder goes over include Maryland defensive tackle Jason Moore (89th overall) and 2nd ranked safety in the country, Cameron Seldon, as potential targets in the top 100.
From there, they discuss the following 100 players and Penn State's targets in that group. Gonzaga's Evan Link leads this group. The 6-5 tackle jumped 75 spots in the rankings, and Snyder gives the story on how Link made such a giant leap.
Linebackers Ta'Mere Robinson, Tony Rojas, and receiver Rodney Gallagher are regional prospects with which Penn State sits in a strong position. Pickel details their movement on the list and gives his thoughts on their Penn State recruiting fit. Penn State commit Neeo Avery also checks in at this part in the list.
Finally, Snyder highlights physical freak Joseph Mupoyi from Archbishop Carroll at the defensive end position.
Lastly, they look at the final third of the group from 201-300. According to Snyder, quarterback JJ Kohl is a hot name, as is Florida QB Marcus Stokes. Check out the show to hear more about the quarterback situation.
They also touch on the running back situation with London Montgomery from Scranton Prep. The 5-9 tailback made the 300 list, but Penn State is seemingly looking elsewhere. Will he get an offer? Again, Snyder gives some details on the situation. Finally, Snyder highlights dark horse defensive end, Jameial Lyons, from Roman Catholic in Philadelphia.
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Penn State recruiting got off to an early start in the Class of 2023 with three-star lineman from Virginia, Josh Miller. The Life Christian Academy right tackle chose Penn State over Clemson and had Virginia Tech, North Carolina, and Tennessee in his top five schools. So what has Miller been doing since his December 20th announcement? Host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, invited him on the show to get a better feel for Miller as a person, player, and prospect.
They start with breaking news at the time of recording, which was that fellow offensive line commit for the Class of 2023, Jven Williams, was named a five-star prospect by On3. Miller and fellow linemen Alex Birchmeier and Anthony Donkoh recruited Williams to Penn State, so T-Frank asks for Miller's opinion on the matter. Next, he asks what the relationship with the linemen in the class is like and how they get along.
From there, T-Frank asks Miller what sort of sports or activities he's up to at this time of year. Miller gives him an account of where he's at physically, what kind of training he's doing and what sports he's playing. After mentioning that he's working on the mental side of the game, T-Frank asks which players he's watching on film to get better. Miller notes college and NFL offensive linemen and peers as well.
Naturally, that brings T-Frank to the question of peer recruiting. So who is Miller talking to, and who does he want to join the Nittany Lions in the class? The Colonial Heights native mentions a few names he's been communicating with about joining the group.
From there, they talk about Miller's game and what T-Frank has seen of him on film. T-Frank comments that Miller is an advanced technician for his age as a pass protector, and the rising senior lets T-Frank know who he's trained with and how he's matured at the position. Next, they go over another area of strength that Miller shows on film before T-Frank asks him what he's been working on to improve this offseason.
Finally, they spend a few minutes discussing Miller's hobbies outside of football. Finally, T-Frank asks him what he'd like to study at Penn State, and Miller blows him away with the 'why' behind his desire to study psychology at Penn State.
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The month of March starts tomorrow, which means things open back up for Penn State football shortly. The BWI Live crew of Nate Bauer, Dave Eckert, and Thomas Frank Carr prepare you for spring practice with an in-depth look at the Nittany Lions' roster.
However, they start with the highlights of the Class of 2022, Penn State's five-star players. Bauer went through the last ten years of recruiting information to determine how the top quarterbacks, running backs, and defensive ends have performed in their first year. So he shares his findings with the group and extrapolates that to quarterback Drew Allar, running back Nick Singleton, and defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton.
Two of those players, Allar and Singleton, are early enrollees at Penn State who are already a part of winter conditioning and will participate in spring practice. So next, the trio gets into their projections and expectations for the spring. To start, each panelist gives a player who wants to see at each position and why. Over the next two weeks, they'll take a look at the entire roster, but they'll start with the offense this week.
Next, they'll ask for your questions and then have their weekly prediction competition. This week's topic will be standout players from spring practice. Which Nittany Lion will get the most publicity from his coaches and teammates? Each panelist will give their prediction, and fans will vote on their favorite argument and player. T-Frank will count up the votes and announce a winner at the show's end.
Finally, they discuss Penn State basketball's lopsided loss to Nebraska last night at the Bryce Jordan Center. It was a rough senior night, losing 93-70 to the 8-21 Cornhuskers. What went wrong? Penn State has now dropped two of three after needing to win out for postseason hopes. The group will discuss the last game and the season to finish the show.
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Penn State recruiting is still in a dead period, so it's a great time to look ahead to the Class of 2024. So that's what happens on the Friday edition of the BWI Daily. Host Thomas Frank Carr and recruiting insider Ryan Snyder begin the initial foray into the sophomores, standing out and getting offers from Penn State.
They get to that after discussing the news about the Class of 2023 that dropped on Thursday. Penn State commit Jven Williams earned a fifth star from On3, so T-Frank and Snyder discuss the implications for Penn State's 2023 cycle to have a five-star player. It matters for several reseasons that Snyder explains. Could it attract another high-quality offensive lineman? Snyder doesn't think that's the case but does point to other areas in the class it might affect.
After that, they start in on quarterbacks for the Class of 2024. Again, Snyder gives the blanket statement that it's early for every position, but he's identified three players Penn state is interested in pursuing. The top player in the nation is North Carolina native Jaydn Davis, but Penn State might have a realistic shot with a different Jayden. Jayden Bradford from South Carolina is an intriguing prospect, Snyder explains.
The running back position has high-level offers in Florida, including IMG Academy's Stacy Gage. Still, athlete Quinton Martin from Belle Vernon is possibly the highest priority player in the class. From there, the receiver is an extensive list for Snyder, but not a very clear one at the moment, just like tight end.
They hit the offensive line next, with a committed player in Erie native Cooper Cousins. Who else could join Cousins? Jordan Seaton and Peter Jones are two names that come to mind in another very long list.
On the other side of the ball, it's another deep class at the defensive end position. So, who are the players that stand out? T-Frank is high on 6-6 Dominic Nichols, while Snyder brings up two other regional players with a high profile inside the Lasch building.
Defensive tackle is another deep list with some talent but more questions. Richard James Jr and Jahsear Whittington need to grow some but are intriguing prospects at 6-0 tall.
According to T-Frank and Snyder, linebacker Anthony Specca is the highlight of the linebacker group and possibly one of the best players in the state. So what would hold him back? Snyder's information makes him want to see more from Specca this upcoming season.
Finally, the defensive backs are stocked with talent in the region this year. But that talent is heading south to IMG. Regional corner prospects Desmond Ricks and Ellis Robinson are heading south for their high school careers. That makes it much harder for Penn State to stay in contact and get an early foothold with them. Snyder then goes through the rest of the corners that are staying local and then checks out the safeties to finish the show.
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This week, Penn State football has a new round of winter workout winners, and they take center stage during the BWI Daily Edition Mailbag show. Host Thomas Frank Carr and reporter Dave Eckert answer your questions and discuss the day's breaking news for Penn State recruiting.
Before they get to the weekly mailbag, they start with the news of the day. On Thursday, Penn State commit for the Class of 2023, Jven Williams, was given a fifth and final star by On3. It's a part of the updated rankings for the Class of 2023, which will be released next week.
T-Frank and Dave discuss how the news impacts Penn State's current recruiting class, and why Williams is impressive. T-Frank goes into what he saw on film from Williams that made him think he could play tackle down the road for the Nittany Lions if he continues to develop.
After that, they get to your questions during this week's mailbag episode. They start with a question about the transfer portal. Unlike most questions, one Lions Den Message Board member is interested in who might be leaving the program and what the numbers are like for potential transfers. Eckert keeps track of the scholarship numbers this offseason and tells T-Frank where Penn State is now.
They also discuss a much broader topic about player progression due to the COVID-19 disrupted Class of 2020. How badly did that year disturb the progress of players coming to Penn State as freshmen? T-Frank and Eckert admit there's no way to tangibly know the answer but discuss different players and situations that arose from the pandemic.
Other topics they dive into include which players had stood out in winter conditioning previously and at the time of recording on Thursday when a fresh batch of social media announcements from the staff went out. What does it mean that freshman defensive tackle Zane Durant keeps showing up as one of the weekly winners of the workout sessions? T-Frank and Eckert discuss the situation at defensive tackle.
After several other questions, they land on a pair of questions about the 2022 season. One viewer asks if Penn State will target the tight ends less next season, while another asks if they will be targeted more. T-Frank and Eckert dissect the opposing viewpoints and provide context they've gathered from the Penn State coaching staff. Finally, they wrap up with Eckert's quick Penn State Basketball update.
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Penn State recruiting isn’t just coaches convincing players to join a program. Some of the team’s best recruiters are the players already committed to a class. For the Class of 2023, one of those recruiters is cornerback Lamont Payne. The three-star defensive back from Chartiers Valley in Bridgeville, PA, sat down with film analyst and host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr. They discussed Lamont’s offseason progress, playing hurt in 2023, and who he is pushing to get a commitment from among Penn State’s 2023 targets.
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T-Frank begins with getting up-to-speed with where Payne is right now in his offseason progress. The Pittsburgh native doesn’t play basketball, so he’s focused on improving his game, getting bigger, and prepping for track season. First, he updates T-Frank on how much muscle he’s put on this winter and on what parts of his game he’s focused on improving.
They also discuss Payne’s play from the 2021 season. T-Frank comments that one of the rising senior’s best traits is his physicality at the line of scrimmage. Is that why Payne is adding the weight? What led to him playing that way. Payne gives excellent insight into what he knows about his strengths and why he plays the way he does. Then, he talks about the college and NFL corners he watches to improve his play.
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After that, T-Frank asks Payne what he thinks about his classmates and the group of players that the Penn State coaches have assembled so far. Where does he see the strength of the class? Who is he recruiting on the defensive side of the ball? Payne gives his thoughts on the subject and names several key defensive targets, including four-star linebackers Ta’Mere Robinson and Tony Rojas, along with several other players in the Pittsburgh and Virginia areas.
Finally, they go deeper into Payne’s game. After suffering an injury early in the year, it wasn't an easy season for Payne. So how did he overcome the situation? First, he talks about the injury and then what toughness means to him as a football player.
T-Frank gives more observations about Payne’s playing style and usage at Chartier’s Valley. What does he learn from playing slot receiver that can help him as a defensive back? Payne opens up about that and what he thinks the key is to his ability to make plays on the ball.
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This week, Penn State recruiting is making headway with a top target in the Class of 2023. Host Greg Pickel and recruiting insider Ryan Snyder cover that, and more on the BWI Daily, Recruiting Show. It's the first show in a new format for the offseason, where the recruiting podcast and Daily Edition merge into one show moving forward.
Pickel and Snyder start by discussing Penn State spring break. It's an unusual start to the March contact period, with spring break falling on the university's first full week of the month. Does that cause some problems? Snyder explains that it's not necessarily the case, and there are other more important variables.
Next, they move on to discuss four-star Florida running back Tryaun Webb. Webb announced that he'd be taking an official visit to Penn State coming up this spring. Snyder fills Pickel in on the details, including the date of the visit and the feel for Penn State's standing at the moment.
After discussing Webb, they open up the conversation to look at the Penn State recruiting picture for 2023. Snyder explains that it's a very muddy picture at the moment and gives some insight into what to expect in terms of numbers and regions that Penn State is targeting.
Next, they take a look at Penn State's recent offer in the transfer portal, Jordan Domineck. So what sort of player is the edge defender from Georiga Tech? Snyder and Pickel discuss what they know about the portal prospect. They also examine the Lion's push to get an edge defender in the portal so far this offseason and review the list of offers that have become public.
From there, they discuss Florida safety Daemon Fagan's top eight schools. Penn State made the cut in Fagan's recruiting, which includes some of the top schools in the country. So does Penn State have a shot with the American Heritage safety? Snyder gives his thoughts.
Finally, the pair examine Penn State recruiting in the Class of 2024. A recent offer went out to a local prospect picking up steam nationally. What does Penn State see in Harrisburg native Rico Scott? Snyder and Pickel discuss.
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Penn State wrestling concluded their dominance for the 2021-22 season by blanking Ryder 45-0 to cap an undefeated regular season. Reporter Greg Pickel joins the BWI Daily Edition to recap the win and give perspective to the team heading into the postseason.
They start with the fact that Penn State had a key lineup change on Sunday. As many had speculated, senior Brady Berge moved down to the 157-pound weight class to wrestle for the season’s final dual. But, according to Pickel, not only won, he gave Penn State something else. So is Berge set at 157? Pickel says there’s more to it than that and explains what he means.
To get a perspective on what the change means for head coach Cael Sanderson, Pickel discusses Creighton Edsell’s season at the 165-pound weight class and gives his thoughts on who helps Penn State score as many points as possible during a match.
T-Frank also asks Pickel to give his perspective on the latest undefeated season for the Nittany Lions. At times, it was an uneven year with lineup changes and injuries for Sanderson’s squad. S, 2hat characteristics made up this run? Senior Roman Bravo-Young is one player that T-Frank and Pickel have not discussed as much. Brave-Young burst onto the scene as a freshman with viral video-making moves during matches. How has the senior matured over the last four years? Also, what are his indications about a return for a COVID extension?
Finally, they turn their attention to the postseason. Is Penn State set up for a run at another Big Ten and NCAA Championship?
From there, they move on to discuss Penn State football, which is one month from the start of spring practice. So who are the players or positions that Pickel is interested in learning more about next month? He gives his thoughts about that, and then T-Frank follows up with a discussion about the defensive end position. Penn State has targeted several edge defenders in the transfer portal. Does that mean they’re unhappy with the progress of some of their younger players? Or is it simply a numbers game?
Finally, the duo wraps up by discussing the news that the College Football playoff will not be expanding until the current contract runs out in four years. T-Frank and Greg give their thoughts on the topic about if that’s a good thing or a bad thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Penn State football team is one month away from spring practice, and there is light at the end of the tunnel for the winter. At the same time, Penn State basketball is coming down the home stretch for their 2021-22 season. The BWI Live crew of Thomas Frank Carr, Nate Bauer, and Dave Eckert cover all of that and take your questions live at noon on YouTube.
As always, they'll start with football. Penn State is coming into the final weeks of winter conditioning. Who has made the most progress? Who is standing out? That information should be coming your way shortly with max testing day. It also means that new head strength coach Chuck Losey will have his media introduction. Hear what the BWI Live team expects.
The show will also touch on THON, Penn State athletics involvement this weekend, and the record-setting efforts by the organization this year.
After that, they'll take your questions and comments about Penn State football or basketball. Have an opinion? Please share it with the show live in the chat function, and the panelists will answer the best ones live on the show.
After that, the audience is encouraged to participate in this week's 2022 prediction game. This week's topic will focus on 2022 post-season honors. Which player is most likely to earn All-Big 10 honors? Who will make the highest team? Each panelist will choose a Penn State player and then give their reasons for selecting that player. The winner will be selected based on the most votes in the comments section at the show's end.
Finally, BWI live will look at the Penn State basketball coming up Monday night against Maryland. The Nittany Lions are one road and trying to string together a three-game winning streak. Can they do it? What are the key matchups to watch? Bauer and Eckert will break down the game and give their thoughts.
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This week, Penn State basketball took a step forward with two key wins in the Big Ten. First, they secured an upset victory over Michigan State on Tuesday night. Next, trounced Minnesota in a COVID-19 rescheduled game 67-46 yesterday afternoon to start a potential winning streak. Basketball reporter Dave Eckert joins the BWI Daily Edition to discuss that and a look ahead to a critical part of the Nittany Lions' schedule.
First, he and host Thomas Frank Carr have a fun discussion about the 2022 NFL Draft. Penn State's lone player that seems to be a projected first-round draft pick is wide receiver, Jahan Dotson. However, most mock draft sites see him as a late Day One pick. So T-Frank and Eckert go through the final seven teams in the draft to find the best fit for the former Nittany Lion.
The list includes: 25) Buffalo Bills 26) Tennessee Titans 27) Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28) Green Bay Packers 29) Miami Dolphins (via SF) 30) Kansas City Chiefs 31) Cincinnati Bengals 32) Detriot Lions (via LAR)
Which team has the right blend of talent, scheme fit, and need? T-Frank and Eckert discuss.
After that, they dive into Penn State Basketball's demolition of Minnesota on Thursday afternoon. What led to such a dominant performance? How did Penn State finally put a complete game together? T-Frank asks Eckert those questions and more about Penn State's back-to-back wins. Eckert also points out a pivotal bonus to the Lion's lopsided win over Minnesota that can serve them well late in the season. Additionally, he asks for updates on several key players and their performance in the most recent victories.
What is the status of Greg Lee? They wrap up the show discussing when Penn State needs to enter the conversation for postseason play under first-year head coach Micah Shrewsberry.
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Penn State football is in the middle of winter conditioning, hard at work to shape the futuer of the football team for next fall. Who is emerging out of the crowd? Who isn't mentioned by assistant coaches each week? Senior Editor for Nate Bauer and host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr discuss that topic, and more. It's a mailbag episode of the Daily where they take your questions and answer them on the show. If you ever want to get a question on the show, follow @thomasfrankcarr on Twitter, or become a member of Blue White Illustrated, and ask a question on the Lions Den message forum.
They start the show with a quick recap of Penn State basketball's big win over Michigan State on Tuesday night. It resulted from several weeks of frustratingly close losses for the Nittany Lions under head coach Micah Shrewsberry. Bauer details how the game went down and what it means for the team going forward.
Next, they get into the questions asked by fans.
They start with a question regarding one of T-Frank's articles this week where he spoke to former Penn State lineman Eric Wilson. Was the offensive line overthinking their assignements due to critical evaluation by offensive line coach Phil Trautwein? First, T-Frank explains what he heard from Wilson during his conversation with the NFL hopeful on the Paydirt Podcast with Tom Hannifan. Then, Nate gives his thoughts on the situation and looks at the problem differently.
From there, they spend a good deal of time discussing which Penn State players are making noise in the assistant coaches' weekly tweets from winter workouts. Each Tuesday and Thursday, position coaches will single out the most competitive or outstanding player from their group to highlight on social media. How much should you read into this? Which players are getting mentioned? T-Frank and Bauer have a fun discussion about this topic from multiple angles.
They follow that up with questions about spring football, Sean Clifford, and even Penn State basketball recruiting. To hear the entire conversation, check out the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When four-star offensive lineman J'ven Williams announced that he was committing to Penn State this winter, he thanked several people. One of those people was former NFL offensive lineman and host of the Ross Tucker football podcast, Ross Tucker. The former Princeton offensive lineman joins the BWI Daily Edition to discuss his role in J'ven's recruitment and fill host Thomas Frank Carr in on what type of person the Nittany Lions are getting.
Before getting to Williams, Tucker and T-Frank discuss Penn State's recent recruiting of former Ivy League offensive linemen from the transfer portal. Does Tucker think it's a good plan? And what is it like, jumping from the Ivy League to the NFL or Power Five football? As someone who did just that, Tucker gives his insight into the transition and what Penn State is getting by selecting mature players with playing experience at the offensive line position.
Also, as a former player who wanted to play for the university, would Tucker have made the same move? He reminisces about his recruitment and interaction with former Penn State football players in the NFL.
After that, Tucker opens up about his role in Williams' recruitment. He explains how they met and what he initially saw from the 6-4 sophomore. He also gives glowing reviews of Williams as a person.
From there, they discuss the improvements Williams made this past season that led to a Penn State offer. Tucker then explains how the Wyomissing lineman has been proactive in his approach to school. Where does he need to improve? Williams lines up in various positions for his high school offense, but they run a unique scheme. They discuss how that translates to the next level and what roles he could fit best for the Nittany Lions.
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Penn State football has another option on the transfer market for their offensive line, wrestling is set for their final dual and more this week. Reporter Greg Pickel joins the BWI Daily Edition to discuss that with host Thomas Frank Carr.
T-Frank and Pickel start with Penn State wrestling head coach Cael Sanderson’s comments from his Monday press conference. Did Sanderson give an update about where Brady Berge will wrestle for the postseason? Pickel gets into Sanderson’s comments about where the one-time retiree will fit going forward now that he’s back on the team. Penn State pulled him from the lineup over the last two weeks and Pickel gives his thoughts on the situation.
Next, they discuss the rest of the lineup and assess just how set Penn State is at their weaknesses from earlier in the year. Will Sanderson wrestle is best this weekend as a tune-up for the Big Ten Tournament? What did the team do in the bye week? Pickel gives his thoughts on what Sanderson indicated this week.
From there, they shift gears to discuss Penn State football’s season opening game against Purdue. The news came out late last week that the game will now be on Thursday night instead of the traditional Saturday slot. Is this a good thing for Penn State and head coach James Franklin? Pickel shares the sentiments of fans he’s spoken to and then gives his thoughts. T-Frank follows with his comments on the ability for the Nittany Lions to play more showcase games.
After wrapping up their discussion about the fall opener, T-Frank and Pickel move on to the transfer portal. Western Kentucky offensive lineman Cole Spencer put his name into the portal this week and has immediately drawn interest from multiple schools looking for an offensive tackle. Pickel gives the details about the situation.
After that, T-Frank gives a quick overview of Spencer’s performance last season before engaging Greg in a larger discussion about the portal. Is Penn State’s patient approach this year paying off? They’ve extended offers to several quality prospects in recent weeks and waited to land offensive lineman Hunter Nourzad this month. They discuss the merits of this approach while Pickel points out a critical difference between this offseason and last offseason.
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With recruiting news slowing down in the middle of the February dead period, Greg Pickel and Ryan Snyder open up our Feb. 15 podcast looking back on a variety of Penn State-related NFL topics. In addition to Haley and Scott winning it all, there are a handful players in their original Penn State class, the Class of 2014, who are having great careers in the NFL. That list includes Mike Gesicki, Chris Godwin, Amani Oruwariye, Jason Cabinda, among others. Of course, Micah Parsons' emergence, winning Defensive Rookie of the Year, was also a positive for the Nittany Lions. The guys discuss how his success should only help Penn State on the recruiting trail in the months ahead. After that, they get into another Pennsylvania linebacker in Class of 2023 prospect Phil Picciotti. A four-star player from Pennridge, Picciotti recently finalized his spring visit schedule, which Ryan published Tuesday morning. They look at what's key for Penn State moving forward and a notable school who longer appears to be a serious contender with Perkasie native. The transfer portal was also discussed. Penn State recently started following Western Kentucky offensive lineman Cole Spencer on Twitter this week. An All-Conference USA selection in 2021, Spencer has a host of schools who also appear to be interested following his entry into the transfer portal. Ryan discusses who those programs are, as well as two other transfer portal targets in Raiqwon O'Neal and Tyler Steen. They finish out today's podcast discussing Penn State's rise in scholarship offers extended in recent years. During the first half of James Franklin's tenure, the Nittany Lions never surpassed 200 scholarship offers extended in a class. In 2022, they offered more than 360, and are on pace for even more in 2023. Why the change? Ryan gives his thoughts.
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While the current Penn State football players are hard at work in the weight room getting ready for the 2022 season, eight former Nittany Lions are gearing up for the next step in their career. Starting Tuesday, March 1st, these players will put their skills to the test at the annual NFL Combine in Indianapolis in front of 32 teams.
Which players need to make the most of an impact? You can make a case for any one of them, but host Thomas Frank Carr has picked three players to represent the three critical data-gathering facets of the Combine.
After a quick introduction about the Penn Staters that won Super Bowl LVI, T-Frank starts with the interview portion of the Combine. Most fans are not aware of the 15-minute interview sessions outside of the skills testing on the field during the week in Indy. Players meet with interested teams in scheduled blocks of time to ask just about any question they want. While the most bizarre questions make it to the light of day, the more serious questions about play, performance, and personality don't. So who needs to ace the interview portion the most? T-Frank has a candidate that he thinks fits that situation perfectly.
Next, he focuses on the testing portion of the Combine. From the famous 40-yard dash to the vertical leap, one player needs to post excellent numbers more than the other seven representatives from Penn State. So why is Jesse Luketa the pick? After all, he just finished an impressive week at the Senior Bowl. T-Frank explains.
Finally comes the medical examinations at the Combine. Who has the most checkered injury past? Penn State does not give public details regarding injuries, so this is a murkier topic. Despite that, one player stands out.
Finally, T-Frank addresses one related topic to the Combine and the players mentioned on the show. Did some players, like Luketa, make a mistake by declaring for the draft? Would one more year of development change their draft slotting? T-Frank gives his thoughts on what he thinks is a warped perception of money, draft position, and value.
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Two Penn State football players are Super Bowl champions this morning. The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in Super Bowl LVI last night in LA. Starting safety Nick Scott and backup corner Grant Haley earned their first Super Bowl rings as a part of the Rams. The BWI Live crew of Nate Bauer, Dave Eckert, and Thomas Frank Carr will discuss that and more on the BWI Live Monday Recap show.
They'll start with the Super Bowl and discuss the fanfare around the game, the moments that stood out, and the unique stories of Scott and Haley. While they'll only spend a short time on the game last night, they will discuss Penn State's next round of NFL hopefuls later in the show.
Before that, they'll look at the current Nittany Lions, who are amid winter workouts. The only window into that world right now is the social media tweets from positional coaches each day. Should Penn State fans read into this? Who needs to stand out? The group will give their thoughts.
Next, they'll look ahead to the spring. The official start date of spring practice came out last week, so with just over a month away, the trio will discuss the practices and what they're thinking about heading into next month.
After that, they'll take questions from the audience and hear what you want to talk about with Penn State sports!
Next, they'll get to the weekly competition between the panel. Which current Penn State prospect in the 2022 NFL Draft process will make the best pro? Each panelist will pick a player and explain why they think that player will be the best of this group. The audience is encouraged to vote on the topic to decide which argument is the best.
Finally, they'll break down Penn State basketball's 76-70 loss to Minnesota on Saturday. Bauer and Eckert will discuss the defensive issues and turnover that led to the loss for head coach Micah Shrewsberry's squad, but they'll mostly talk about his comments from after the game.
Shrewsberry called out the officiating for not giving Penn State's players a fair shake when calling fouls last week. Is that fair to say? Bauer and Eckert will examine the evidence and discuss it. Live at noon on YouTube!
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This week, Penn State football is amid winter workouts while the rest of the sports world is eagerly awaiting the end of the 2021-22 football season with Super Bowl LVI on Sunday. Host Thomas Frank Carr tackles both topics on today's BWI Daily Edition.
He answers the show by answering viewer mailbag questions with Senior editor of Blue White Illustrated, Nate Bauer. The two take questions from both Lions Den Forum subscribers and questions submitted on Twitter.
The first topic they dive into deals with the transfer portal. This week, Penn State just secured a commitment from offensive lineman Hunter Nourzad, but they have other holes. Will Penn State be able to fill those holes with a quality player before the start of the 2022 season? T-Frank and Bauer discuss.
Next, they tackle the question of the offensive line. In recent weeks, Penn State has been racking up victories in recruiting with offensive line coach Phil Trautwein. But what about the players on the roster? Are any players from the Class of 2020 ready? Who has the pressure to step up? Again, T-Frank and Bauer have differing views.
From there, they discuss several other questions, including clarifying T-Frank's earlier comments regarding the complexity of the offense under Mike Yurcich. They also dip into the world of analyst hires and ponder if Penn State is done adding talent off the field.
Finally, they discuss the retirement of Penn State strength coach Dwight Galt III. Did Penn State make the right decision by not opening up an external search? How has the transition from Galt to new strength coach Chuck Losey gone? Bauer and T-Frank give their thoughts on the matter.
After wrapping up with Bauer, T-Frank shifts gears and looks ahead to Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles. Emmy award-winning broadcaster and former NFL player Solomon Wilcots joins T-Frank to preview the game from radio row in LA.
They start by discussing former Penn State safety Nick Scott, who has been having a phenomenal playoff run for the Los Angeles Rams after stepping in due to injury. Wilcots explains his game and what it takes to play well at safety in the NFL.
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Penn State recruiting is in the middle of one of the dead periods in the NCAA recruiting calendar, so things have slowed down on that front for the Nittany Lions coaching staff. While recruiting never stops, this is an excellent time to learn more about the process and how things work to acquire more talent for head coach James Franklin's team.
With that in mind, recruiting insider Ryan Snyder joins the BWI Daily Edition to teach host Thomas Frank Carr and the viewers how the calendar's rhythm works and when fans should expect commitments or news to break.
Before they get into the recruiting calendar, T-Frank asks Snyder about his conversation with new Penn State commit Hunter Nourzad out of Cornell. The Nittany Lions picked up his commitment in a tight race between Iowa and Illinois. So why did Nourzad pick Penn State? Snyder shares that and more information about the portal prospect's decision-making process. He even gives some insight into what position Nourzad might play going forward.
After that and a quick conversation about the offensive line, Snyder and T-Frank dive into Penn State recruiting talk. The NCAA recruiting calendar spans all 12 months of the year, so they pick up in February for a real-time discussion. Snyder explains why this month is a dead period and how that's a very recent change to the annual flow.
After that, Snyder explains what fans should expect this spring, detailing what sort of contact and visits are allowed in March and April. Then, with spring football just around the corner, it's a big season for Penn State recruiting to lay the groundwork for future commitments with unofficial and official visits.
Before moving on, T-Frank asks Snyder to explain the difference between the two types of visits. After his explanation, T-Frank asks if fans should read into future news about one type of visit and its meaning over the other. Then, the pair discuss that and more topics related to how Penn State manages spring football.
Snyder and T-Frank work their way through the rest of the calendar, highlighting critical months and different types of contact allowed by coaches during those times. Finally, they end with the cycle Penn State recruiting completed, December and January, which are a mad-dash to the traditional signing day for most teams.
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This offseason, there might not be a bigger topic for Penn State football fans than the offensive line. Yes, quarterback always dominates the discussion but with sixth-year player Sean Clifford coming back to start another season, his protection is paramount.
After a run of offensive line commits over the past two weeks, has Penn State gotten to the point that they will be markedly better in 2022? Host Thomas Frank Carr and reporter Dave Eckert debate that topic on the BWI Daily Edition.
Dave takes the side of optimism on the show and gives his reasoning for Penn State taking a step forward next season up front. He sees the situation improving for several key factors that he lists out in his allotted time.
Next, T-Frank, debating on the side of things not getting better, gives his argument. He points to one recurring issue that Penn State had heading into 2021 that they will have again in 2022. What is it? He details that problem and then explains why despite a surge in new players, not all of the pieces fit this offseason perfectly.
After they wrap up their arguments, Dave and T-Frank have a chance to respond to the other's presentation with closing thoughts. Then, finally, they wrap up with a general discussion about the offensive line and where some of the issues, positive and negative, might go this year.
From there, they discuss Penn State basketball's low-scoring loss to Michigan at the Bryce Jordan Center on Tuesday night. Dave explains how once again, the Nittany Lions put together a great effort but failed to come away with enough offense to win the game.
What are the factors that led to this week's loss? How did Greg Lee's absence affect John Harrah? Eckert gets into those details, while T-Frank asks if there's a common theme in losing quality leads in games they need to win. Finally, Dave gives his thoughts before they wrap up, looking ahead to the next game.
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Penn State may be in the midst of a dead period, but it's been anything but over the last couple of weeks for the Nittany Lions. As we detailed last week, Penn State added 2022 offensive lineman Vega Ioane on National Signing Day, as well as 2024 prospect Cooper Cousins a few days prior. Now, they've added two more coveted offensive linemen, the first of which was from 2023 On300 prospect Jven Williams from Wyomissing, Pa. His commitment came this past Saturday, Feb. 5. The nation's 87th-ranked prospect according to the On3 Consensus, Williams is also the top-ranked player in Pennsylvania for the upcoming class. James Franklin and Phil Trautwein then added arguably their most important offensive line commitment yet in Cornell graduate transfer Hunter Nourzad. This past season, Nourzad earned second-team All-America honors by the American Football Coaches Association at the Football Championship Subdivision. He was also named the Ivy League Offensive Lineman of the Year. On today's Blue White Illustrated recruiting podcast, host Greg Pickel and recruiting analyst Ryan Snyder get into both of these additions. They discuss what they mean for Penn State moving forward, as well as what they potentially bring to the team. The pair also take a look at two new RPM predictions that Snyder logged on Saturday in linebacker prospects Ta'Mere Robinson, from Pittsburgh, and Tony Rojas, from Fairfax, Va. Ryan gives his reasoning for picking both players when he did, as well as when a potential decision could come from each. They finish out the podcast discussing what else Penn State fans could look for between now and when the dead period ends in March. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Penn State football made some off-field additions to their coaching staff, with a former Nittany Lion legend headlining the group. This week, the all-time leading tackler in Penn State history, Dan Connor, joined the program as an off-field analyst. Former Temple running backs coach Gabe Infante and Manny Diaz assistant at Miami, Rick Lyster round out head coach James Franklin's latest acquisition of support staff this year.
That's where host Thomas Frank Carr and Senior Editor for Blue White Illustrated, Nate Bauer start. They examine each hire, starting with Connor. The emotional tie to the university is real, and Bauer thinks that Connor is an excellent fit after beginning his coaching career in high school in this current role. So what will he, Infante, and Lyster be doing? T-Frank lays out some of the essential functions that Penn State needs from their analysts and illuminates how they can add value in multiple ways outside of just x's and o's.
From there, they discuss Penn State's other job openings. The university posted a job for an analytics director this week, so T-Frank and Nate discuss the merits of the position and how valuable an in-house data scientist can be.
That conversation morphs into one about scheme, talent, and football tactics. T-Frank looks at the Penn State offense through the prism of analytics and explains football reasons why simply following the numbers doesn't work and why only relying on football information can leave you blind. Did Mike Yurcich want to run a specific type of scheme last season? Is that a helpful plan? Did he use it as much as he has in the past? T-Frank takes you through his evaluation of the Penn State offense this season and what you can find when looking at the data and applying football logic.
Next, he asks Nate the question, "What did you learn about football this year?" They discuss what lessons they picked up from their football viewing in 2021, and their answers might surprise you.
Finally, they wrap up discussing Penn State basketball, which takes on Michigan Tuesday night at the Bryce Jordan Center. JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual
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As the 2022 offseason marches on, current, former, and future Penn State football players are making news over the past week. The BWI Monday Live Show distills all of that information into 60 minutes to start each week. Join host Thomas Frank Carr, reporter Dave Eckert and senior Editor Nate Bauer live on YouTube today as they discuss various topics surrounding the football and basketball team.
They'll start with updates to previous topics on the show over the past week. Penn State announced late in the week that they have reached a deal with the clothing brand Fanatics to sell player jerseys for the upcoming season. How will that work? How does that factor into players' names, images, and likeness deals? Bauer, Eckert, and T-Frank all give their thoughts about the news and how things are shaping up for head coach James Franklin in his push to keep the Nittany Lions on pace with the rest of college football.
From there, they'll shift gears to the 2022 Senior Bowl, which wrapped up on Saturday. Former Penn State hybrid defender Jesse Luketa had a standout performance with two sacks and a fumble during the game. So how does that change his draft stock, if at all? The trio will give their thoughts.
After that, they'll open up the show to questions from the live audience and give their thoughts on any opinions relevant to the week's topics. From there, they'll get into this week's game. First, each panelist will predict the breakout player for the 2022 season on offense and defense. Then, this week, they'll make a case for why that player is the correct answer, and then the audience will vote on who has the best answer.
Finally, they'll discuss Penn State hoops and their recent, close loss to Wisconsin on the road. How did Penn State keep it close in the low-scoring affair? Then, Nate and Dave give their thoughts on the team as it heads into the home stretch of the 2022 regular season.
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Penn State received word Monday afternoon that they were getting their second commitment via the transfer portal. BWI Daily host Thomas Frank Carr starts the show with the news that Cornell offensive lineman Hunter Nourzad chose the Nittany Lions over Iowa. Nourzad is the latest in a fistful of commitments along the offensive line by assistant Phil Trautwein. T-Frank details who can participate next year and which positions are getting the most significant overhaul. Finally, he details where Nourzad will play for the Trautwein and gives a quick scouting report of Nourzad's skills.
After that, reporter Greg Pickel joins the show to recap another undefeated weekend for the Nittany Lions that saw them capture the Big Ten regular-season dual title for 2021-22. Yes, Penn State was undefeated in Big Ten action, but it hasn't been smooth sailing for head coach Cael Sanderson's squad this year. Pickel explains why it was another bumpy weekend for the Lions lineup with more starters absent from competition. It was also a weekend of close finishes that Pickel describes.
After discussing the details of the match, T-Frank and Greg have a big-picture conversation about Penn State's BJC duals and how there may be room to grow the sport as a whole with spectacles like the one on Friday night. Finally, they discuss the title-clinching dual on Sunday and how Penn State once again fought through lineup issues to get a win.
Next, the duo discusses Penn State's latest commit to the Class of 2023, Jven Williams. This weekend, Williams committed to the Nittany Lions, choosing Penn State over multiple Power Five programs, including Kentucky and Michigan. It's an impressive run by Trautwein, but should Penn State fans be encouraged? Pickel gives his thoughts on the matter.
Finally, they look at the Class of 2023 as a whole. The Nittany Lions have traditionally gotten a fast start with classes under head coach James Franklin. Will they be able to keep up the pace and land another top ten class? Or will they fade once five-star prospects choose other schools? Pickel gives his thoughts and examines the difference between in-state and in-region recruiting.
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Penn State football wrapped up the Class of 2022 earlier this week so it's on to the next cycle. That's not just true for the Nittany Lions, but also Blue White Illustrated recruiting insider Ryan Snyder and the rest of the recruiting world as well. He joins host Thomas Frank Carr to give you Penn State's top targets at each position in the upcoming Class of 2023.
They start, as you always should, at the quarterback position. So what's the update with the Nittany Lions' efforts to land their top target, Dante Moore, out of Martin Luther King high school in Detroit? Why are they offering more quarterbacks like Florida prospect Marcus Stokes? Snyder gives his impressions on offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich's efforts to find his next signal-caller.
After that, they dip into the equally murky waters of running back for 2023. Is Treyaun Webb the most likely candidate to land in Happy Valley? Can JaJuan Seider work his magic in Florida and get the four-star runner to Pennsylvania? Or will more players emerge and this list expand? Bauer and T-Frank discuss the state of this position before moving on to tight a much clearer position.
Receiver has an apparent leader for the Nittany Lions in four-star wideout from the Pittsburgh area, Rodney Gallagher. How many players can Penn State take in this cycle? Snyder gives his thoughts on four-star prospects Noah Rogers, Ejani Shakir, and local Dallastown product Kenny Johnson.
Tight end is another set position for Penn State after the commitments of Exeter Township's Joey Schlaffer and four-star prospect Neeo Avery from Good Counsel. It's also the position that's had the most change, with players like Mathias Barnwell likely switching positions and Avery showing great promise as a defensive end. So could Penn State add another player here? Snyder gives his thoughts.
The offensive line is not as set as the tight end but already has three committed prospects. Penn State has already secured commitments from two interior players in high four-star talent Alex Birchmeier, Trinity Christian guard Josh Miller and tackle/guard prospect Anthony Donkoh from Alide, VA
So, as always, who are the tackle prospects? Snyder mentions several, including national candidates like Luke Montgomery and Chase Bisontis, but Gonzaga's four-star tackle Evan Link is his top target. He explains why. He also brings up several other important players like Thayer Academy's Samson Okunlola but has reservations about where they stand at the moment.
The defensive line is chocked with talent, so T-Frank and Snyder start at edge defender and work inside. Five-star edge rusher Nyckoles Harbor leads the list but is joined by his teammate at Archbishop Carrol, Joseph Mupoyi. It's a deep list that includes Top 250 players David Ojiegbe, Dylan Gooden and Desmond Umeozulu. But the list also includes under-the-radar candidates Mason Robinson, and Michael Kilbane. Snyder gives viewers a sense of their possibility, interest level in Penn State and vice versa.
The defensive line is not short on talent as we switch to defensive tackle. Penn State already has athlete Mathias Barnwell verbally committed, and the 6-6 athlete prospect recently told Snyder that he'd like to play tackle. Throw on top of that Dematha Catholic standout Jason Moore. The list is already strong before getting to four-star prospects Jason Moore, Derrick LeBlanc, Will Norman, John Walker, Joel Starlings, Justin Benton, and Sydir Mitchell. How many can the Nittany Lions take? How many will they want to take? Snyder gives his thoughts about the group.
Finally, T-Frank and Snyder wrap up the show discussing the most important players and positions mentioned that are "can't miss" players for Penn State in this cycle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State head coach James Franklin spoke with the media on Wednesday about various topics during the traditional signing day in college football. Host Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor Nate Bauer discuss a number of those topics on today's BWI Daily Edition.
They start with rules. Penn State, the Big Ten, and the NCAA are all governed by laws changing each year. Franklin brought up several examples of inconsistencies in regulations at the state or university levels that cause conflict and advantages for specific programs. What are those rules? T-Franks plays a clip of one example from Franklin's remarks, and then he and Bauer discuss.
How can Penn State stay competitive in the current environment? Bauer has some overarching thoughts. First, he touches on Franklin's personal feelings about change and then University's feelings on the matter.
Next, they discuss antiquated aspects of the college football world, including hard scholarship limits. How does that play into a world that has a transfer portal, early enrollees, and NIL? Bauer gives his thoughts on the matter after T-Frank asks him for a possible solution.
After that, they discuss Franklin's admitted personal resistance to change. Franklin mentions in a clip that he would prefer things to stay as they were but acknowledges that it doesn't matter what he feels. T-Frank extrapolates that into a deeper conversation about Franklin and his personality.
From there, they discuss the football news of the day. Franklin was asked whether or not Sean Clifford will be the starter or if there is an open competition this spring. T-Frank plays Franklin's response, and then he and Bauer discuss what the head coach said.
Finally, they touch on the reason for Wednesday's press conference, signing day. Penn State got a rare, traditional signing day committment in a three-star lineman from Washington, Vega Ioane. Franklin gave some information during his press conference that completely changed T-Frank's view of the Graham, WA native. What was it? Bauer asks T-Frank to explain why that news is so important and how it changes what Penn State could be next season.
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Penn State finished up its January contact period on a high note Saturday, adding a commitment from Pennsylvania four-star offensive lineman Cooper Cousins. It was one of a variety of topics that have grabbed headlines in recent days, giving Blue White Illustrated's Greg Pickel and Ryan Snyder plenty to discuss on our latest recruiting podcast. Of course, National Signing Day is set for tomorrow, Feb. 2, but with only one committed player left to sign for Penn State, junior college safety Tyrece Mills from Lackawanna College, we're not expecting a ton of drama. Or are we? Penn State is still in the mix with one uncommitted 2022 offensive lineman in Washington native Vega Ioane. The three-star flew out to State College this past weekend for an official visit, and all signs point to him deciding between the Nittany Lions and Washington Huskies tomorrow. Ioane has already announced publicly that he'll decide at 11:45 a.m. ET. Of course, the early signing period and its impact on National Signing Day is also a popular topic now, especially after a hectic coaching carousel and the implementation of the transfer portal. Ryan and Greg discuss their thoughts on that, and whether the early signing period will still be around in years to come. The guys finish off today's podcast with some discussion surrounding the transfer portal. This past week, Penn State offered former North Texas players Gabriel and Grayson Murphy. Both are expected to be important to the Nittany Lions, as they remain in search for linebackers and defensive ends.
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In their return to the Bryce Jordan Center last night, Penn State basketball got a massive win with a 90-86 victory over Iowa. Reporter Dave Eckert joins the BWI Daily Edition to give his thoughts on the game.
Host Thomas Frank Carr starts Eckert at the end of the game where Iowa, down for most of the game, forced overtime. How unusual was the play that extended the contest to two overtimes? Eckert details what happened in the final minutes of a game that Penn State controlled for most of the evening.
After that, they discuss the overtime period and how the game-tying tip-in from Keegan Murray affected Penn State in the extra minutes. Finally, Eckert details the key players in overtime and how head coach Micah Shrewsberry navigated had his team respond.
From there, they work back to regulation and discuss just how rare the performance from big men John Harrar and Greg Lee was. Both were outstanding on the night to a level that, according to Eckert, Penn State hasn't seen in quite some time. However, they had to do the bulk of the work to get Penn State in position to close the game out in the final minutes becuase one key element was missing from the Nittany Lions attack. Eckert details what that was and how it led to a slum in the middle minutes of the game.
After wrapping up their discussion about last night, they move on to Penn State's upcoming game against Wisconsin this weekend. Eckert previews what waits ahead of the Nittany Lions in Madison and how the game might unfold.
From there, they move on to discuss Penn State Hockey. The team has struggled this season, and Eckert gives his thoughts about what has been going on for head coach Guy Gadowski's squad. Why has the team played better as of late? Why hasn't it translated into wins? Finally, they break that down and forecast the team's postseason chances.
Lastly, they discuss the Senior Bowl. In Mobile, practice started earlier this week for several former Penn State players who hope to improve their stock in the 2022 NFL Draft. T-Frank and Eckert discuss Jesse Luketa's change in weight, Arnold Ebiketie's insane measurements, and Jahan Dotson's absence from the event.
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It was a busy offseason for Penn State sports, even if there weren't many games or matches this weekend. Host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr runs down the weekend's news with reporter Greg Pickel, who joins the show each Monday.
Pickel covers wrestling for BWI, so they start with the Nittany Lions 19-13 win over Iowa in a battle of the top two teams in the nation. How did Penn State come out on top? Who scored the pivotal points for head coach Cael Sanderson's squad? Pickel breaks down that and gives his thoughts on the lineup heading into the home stretch for the 2022 season. Finally, he provides a preview of what's to come this week.
After finishing up wrestling, T-Frank and Pickel discuss junior day for Penn State football. The Nittany Lions are concluding the open contact period in January and had a jam-packed weekend with top recruits from several classes in attendance.
While the Class of 2023 is the primary focus, Pickel starts with the Class of 2022 and a late target in Vega Ioane, an offensive lineman from Washington. After his official visit, Pickel caught up with Ioane this weekend and shared what he had learned. Ioane chooses between Penn State and Washington on Wednesday, and Pickel thinks it's a close race. Stay tuned to BWI for more information as the week unfolds.
After Ioane, they shift their focus to new offers that Penn State sent out this week. Several receivers found themselves leaving Happy Valley with an offer from the Nittany Lions, such as Baltimore, Md., St. Frances Academy receiver Ryan Manning and Georgia prospect Colton Hood from McDonough.
They discuss several other players that stood out this weekend, including DeMatha Catholic defensive lineman Jason Moore and the new 2024 Penn State commit from McDowell in Erie, Cooper Cousins.
Finally, Pickel and T-Frank circle back to the current Penn State football team with two potential transfers. The Nittany Lions offered twin brothers from North Texas, Gabriel and Grayson Murphy. What do they bring to the table? What should you know about their status? T-Frank and Greg give their thoughts on the duo and Penn State's work in the portal.
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There are multiple spinning plates for the Penn State football team this offseason, like every college football team. While the coaching staff is wrapping up the January contact period and junior days, the current Nittany Lions are hard at work preparing for next season. On top of that, the college football landscape is continually changing with NIL, the transfer portal, and more unforeseen changes ahead.
To make sense of all of it, the BWI Live crew comes to you live at noon every Monday to talk about this week's Penn State sports topics. Host Thomas Frank Carr, senior editor Nate Bauer, and reporter Dave Eckert cover Penn State football, basketball, and hockey on this week's edition.
They'll start with the state of Penn State football in the offseason. Then, they will give what they think are the most impactful facets of the 2022 offseason. Is it a lack of transfers? What about the traditional signing day coming up on Wednesday? Each panelist picks one topic they think is essential and presents their case.
After that, they dive into news from the portal and then take your questions. If you'd like to be a part of the show, make sure you join at noon, only on YouTube. They'll answer a variety of topics and give their thoughts on listener opinions.
Next, they will get into some predictions for the next season with the help of audience participation. Bauer, Ecker, and T-Frank will each answer the following questions:
Penn State will win more games next season if: Penn State will lose more games next season if: Penn State will stay the same next season if:
The audience will vote on which answer they like the best, and at the end of the third round, whoever wins the most rounds will be crowned champion of the live show.
Finally, they'll discuss Penn State basketball, which plays against Iowa, tonight at 7 pm. The Nittany Lions have not played at home in almost a month and have suffered some tough road losses along the way. Bauer and Eckert will give their thoughts on the last several weeks and how Penn State can bounce back in the next month.
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On Friday, Penn State football got a win on the recruiting trail, adding to the Class of 2023. Ryan Snyder joins the BWI Daily Edition to tell you about three-star offensive lineman Anthony Donkoh, who committed to the Nittany Lions this week, and how that shapes the class in the future.
He and host Thomas Frank Carr discuss the impact of Donkoh, his potential position, and what traits set him apart as a lineman. Snyder details who Penn State beat out for his commitment and some quick highlights about Donkoh off the field.
After the breaking news, Snyder and T-Frank discuss the past week in Penn State recruiting, which was full of events inside and outside the organization. They start with Snyder's conversation with Nittany Lion Commit Mathias Barnwell. Next, Snyder details his conversation with "Mega" and how his outlook on where he might play at the next level has changed since he committed. Finally, T-Frank offers some insight about Barnwell's traits and skills that has him excited to watch the future Penn State player during his senior year of high school.
From there, the two transition into the other names that have cropped up this week (as of the time or recording) receiving Penn State offers. This week was the final week of the January contract period, so the staff was out on the road investigating their targets. Snyder then mentions that the work is likely not over until the final bell sounds on this open period.
Next, they move on to the final rankings for the Class of 2022. On3 finalized their rankings for the upcoming class ahead of the February signing period, so Snyder takes viewers through the names that moved up in the rankings. Dani Dennis-Sutton had a big jump, becoming the highest-rated Penn State's class player. In addition, he highlights several other players moving around in the Top 300, including one Penn State player that had a bigger jump than any other player in the nation.
Finally, they get to the list of players arriving in Happy Valley this weekend for the Nittany Lions final junior day. Penn State's coaching staff has stacked this last recruiting day with plenty of high-profile, high-priority talent. Snyder runs down the list, which is heavy with defensive line talent. Then, he singles out some important players and hints at which players he thinks are leaning most towards the Blue and White.
The last thing that Snyder and T-Frank discuss is the recruitment of Vega Ioane, an offensive lineman from Washington, in the Class of 2022. Ioane is visiting campus this weekend, and Snyder gives his insight into how important and positive this step is for offensive line coach Phil Trautwein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
News surfaced yesterday that may benefit Penn State football dramatically. The Nittany Lions are stuck in the toughest division in college football. But reports this week by The Athletic suggest that the conference is considering doing away with divisions entirely. Is that a good idea? Senior Editor Nate Bauer joins the BWI Daily Edition to talk about that and more.
He and host Thomas Frank Carr start with Bauer's article yesterday on realignment. On top of the Big Ten ramifications, the conference is also considering dropping a conference game and adding in a scheduled ACC and PAC 12 game each year. How would that work? They talk about the realities of the college football landscape, what the future holds for college sports, and how football and basketball are driving change that replaces old notions.
Their focus is obviously on how Penn State can benefit from this change and how tenuous the future is for conferences that want to play by old rules. They discuss the role television plays for game selection and how organizations that think outside the box have an advantage. Finally, T-Frank asks how far away these potential changes are and when fans might see a positive or negative effect from said changes.
Next, they take questions from viewers of the show. Questions each Thursday are solicited from either the Lions Den message forum or Twitter.
They start with a question about special teams and how it might change with the loss of several key players and coaches on Penn State's third unit this offseason. Can Penn State rebound? Nate and T-Frank discuss.
Next up is a question about Penn State's current weight lifting situation with the main lifting area under renovation. Is it hindering development?
After that, several listeners want to know just how soon and how effective Penn State's three five-star players can be in their first year on campus. From there, they discuss the portal, pears, dad jeans, and recruiting.
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We're deep into the offseason for Penn State football, and there are some things we're not going to find out yet, if ever. That's what host Thomas Frank Carr has been thinking about and what he shares with you on the BWI Daily Edition.
What will Penn State football look like next season with an offseason of changes behind them and more ahead? T-Frank has put together a list of five questions he wishes he had the truth about right now regarding the Penn State football team.
He starts at five and asks a question that he's posed many times on the show. How will Manny Diaz alter the Penn State defense? We know that head coach James Franklin went out to find a coach who runs a similar scheme, but subtle differences can change quite a bit. So he gets into some of his questions about how Diaz could put his stamp on Penn State's defense.
The next question deals with the hottest topic for Penn State fans; quarterback. No, not incoming freshmen Drew Allar or Beau Pribula. He looks squarely at redshirt freshman Christian Veilleux and wonders one particular question.
Third, on the list of questions, he wants answers about the health of two key players. Penn State's roster projections hinge on one defensive and one offensive lineman. Becuase Penn State doesn't divulge injury information, all timelines about a return to play are conjecture.
The second most important question that T-Frank would like answered is one he wants to know the most. How does the Nittany Lions staff feel about one of their starters from last season? Knowing their honest evaluation would give insight into how Penn State wants to build its line and how things could shake out next year.
Finally, the most critical question to which nobody knows the answer comes from the transfer portal. Will Penn State get more additions this spring? What positions will they play? Even the Nittany Lions staff don't know the answer, but it's the most critical factor in how next season will go.
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Penn State football is still finding ways to add players during the winter season, but things have finally settled on the roster churn from the end of 2021. Senior Editor Nate Bauer took a look at what transpired and the multiple layers of complexity to it.
Bauer joins the BWI Daily Edition to talk about what he wrote and how Penn State chose to navigate the COVID exemptions for seniors and super seniors this past year. With four different groups of seniors making decisions about their status with the team, The need for practicality and organization was critical. So how did head coach James Franklin navigate this? Bauer and host Thomas Frank Carr look at the players that stayed and left to find the clues.
Next, they discuss a minor addition to the program, walk-on receiver Jake Spencer. The former Colgate wideout spent two seasons with his former program and now joins Penn State for the 2022 season. T-Frank took a quick look at his bio and his high school tape to get a sense of where he’ll help Penn State as a depth player and what skills made him a target as a walk-on.
After that, they take a look at Penn State’s linebacker situation for next season. Franklin made news at the bowl game when he said that safety Jonathan Sutherland would be playing linebacker in the game and going forward. After initially rejecting the idea, T-Frank has come around on the notion of the sixth-year defender moving closer to the line of scrimmage. He does have some caveats, though. T-Frank talks Bauer through how defenses can use personnel and how Sutherland fits into that picture.
Finally, they wrap up discussing Penn State basketball’s frustrating slog through January. They’ve lost two after starting the month 2-2, with a canceled game in between. How much did losing that game hurt? Bauer highlights that, explains what happened in the Nittany Lions’ loss to Iowa and how the team needs to play to win games. JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual
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Blue-White Illustrated recruiting insider Ryan Snyder and reporter Greg Pickel are back with a new episode of the BWI Penn State Recruiting podcast. The show starts with a look back at the Lions' most recent junior day in State College. From there, the pair move on to the latest updates on Cornell transfer and offensive lineman Hunter Nourzad, who was in State College last weekend. After that, the duo moves on to a closer look at the final On300 rankings for the Class of 2022. They close out the show by previewing the massive visit weekend that will close out the January contact period, as well as a potential 2022 official visitor. JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://bluewhiteillustrated.podbean.com/ Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State hosted various players over the weekend during its second junior day. Several interesting names were on hand despite lacking a depth of high-end recruits showing up on campus. With that in mind, Greg Pickel of Blue White Illustrated joins the Daily Edition to discuss those that stood out.
They start with one of the most important names of the weekend, Cornell offensive lineman Hunter Nourzad. While he's not a prospect in the traditional sense, Penn State is recruiting him hard out of the transfer portal. He visited the Nittany Lions this weekend, and Pickel has his thoughts on the situation.
The next player that stood out to Pickel was Georiga native Dee Crayton. Pickel shares some of what the four-star linebacker prospect had to say after his visit. Crayton was impressed by several aspects of the weekend, which should bode well for Penn State. Pickel then points out an interesting part of Crayton's recruitment that will be worth monitoring going forward.
The next topic they discuss deals with recruiting, but not junior day. Four-star offensive lineman Jven Williams updated his recruitment, which Pickel details on the show. They also talk about his importance to the in-state recruiting effort and where Penn State might stand in Williams' pecking order of schools. They also explain how On3's RPM, or Recruiting Prediction Machine, works and why the Nittany Lions are a favorite right now. Finally, there are key events that fans should know about that shape the recruiting process, which are a factor in the prediction.
The final piece of recruiting news they discuss is Dani Dennis-Sutton's ranking for On3. On3's recruiting expert Charles Power gave Dennis-Sutton his fifth star this week, making it three for Penn State in the Class of 2023. Pickel and T-Frank discuss Dennis-Sutton's senior year and some of the factors that led to his late rise up the rankings.
Finally, Pickel fills T-Frank in on the Penn State wrestling team's exploits over the weekend. The Nittany Lions dominated third-ranked Michigan and then took care of business against Michigan State on Sunday, sweeping their road schedule this past weekend. Who stood out? Why did Penn State handle Michigan in such a fashion?
First, they discuss those topics and then comment on how dangerous head coach Cael Sanderson's squad is after the intermission. Next, they discuss some critical moments of the weekend and then look at the team with a big-picture view.
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Penn State football is in full offseason mode, with winter workouts and junior day dominating the news over the past week. The program is still in a holding pattern with transfers, but that doesn't mean things are at a standstill. The BWI Live crew is back today to discuss Nittany Lions football topics and relevant content about Penn State sports.
After all of the change in December, is Penn State trending Up? Down? Or have they weathered the storm to stand neutral. Senior Editor Nate Bauer, Reporter Dave Eckert and host Thomas Frank Carr give you their thoughts on the matter and discuss how head coach James Franklin has managed this offseason so far.
They'll also discuss the Divisional Round of the 2022 NFL Playoffs. Several former Penn State players played vital roles for playoff teams, and the guys will discuss their participation this past weekend.
After that, they'll discuss the lessons and nuggets Penn State fans can take from the Chief's 42-36 victory over the Buffalo Bills in what some are calling the greatest playoff game ever. What should we take away from the game about coaching decisions, clock management, and playcalling from the end of that game? Then, the guys will discuss and compare how James Franklin performed those tasks in those moments.
They will also take your questions and discuss topics you want to hear about during the show!
Penn State basketball began the month strong, going 2-2 in conference play after a COVID stymied end to the fall semester. Now, where does the team stand after another COVID postponement and two losses? Bauer and Eckert give you their thoughts on the team as we finish out January and head into the February home stretch.
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While the current Penn State Nittany Lions are hard at work in the weight room, the coaching staff is busy trying to secure the program's future. Midway through the January open period, Penn State hosts its next junior day tomorrow. So, recruiting insider Ryan Snyder joins the BWI Daily Edition to cover a wide range of recruiting topics.
They start with the second junior day coming up on Saturday in Happy Valley. As always, the weekend is more than the name implies because Penn State is mostly hosting run-on candidates this weekend. That being said, Snyder has a list of names attending this weekend that fans should know. Check out the episode to get the full list.
After bringing up several names attending this weekend and how they fit at Penn State, the two move on to coaching travel during the open period. Snyder fills Penn State fans in on where the coaching staff has been this week and what recruits they visit. A few eye-opening visits and situations are fascinating, including with tackle prospect Cole Surber. Hear what has gone down with his recruitment and what that might mean for Penn State.
Head coach James Franklin was on the road too, visiting several places, including a basketball game between crucial recruit for the Class of 2023, Rodney Gallagher and 2024 phenom Quinton Martin.
Finally, the pair discuss the recruitment of Vega Ioane. The four-star offensive lineman from Washington is a recent offer, and since their last conversation, Snyder has gotten more information on Penn State's plan for recruiting Ioane.
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Penn State football started winter workouts this week, and several players are already drawing praise for their performance. Host Thoma Frank Carr and senior Editor for Blue White Illustrated, Nate Bauer, discuss that and more on the show.
They start by discussing praise from new strength and conditioning coordinator Chuck Losey for Clifford’s work during the speed session of winter workouts. Losey mentioned Clifford’s training app and how the sixth-year senior is performing at a standout level in a Tweet from earlier in the week. Bauer and T-Frank discuss the merits of this praise and how it may seem familiar to Penn State fans. However, they also explain why it’s still valid and essential. After that, T-Frank explains why it also makes an uphill task for the young quarterbacks to unseat Clifford as the starter.
From there, they discuss Penn State running back Nick Singleton’s newest award and how his presence along with the development of some other young offensive players could infuse hope in fans for next season. Does Bauer agree? T-Frank singles out two players that can change the trajectory of the Penn State running game for their unique skills.
Next, they discuss a social media post from sports personality Taylor Rooks. Rooks commented on Rams receiver Odell Beckham Jr. earlier this week, which resonated with Penn State football players.
Does situation determine everything in football? The guys debate the merits of her comments and then give examples of both positive and negative situations that affected Penn State players last season. T-Fank cautions about applying this thought liberally to football for an important reason.
Finally, they look at the players that are participants in the 2022 Senior Bowl as of recording. While more are still expected to come, T-Frank and Nate discuss which players have the most to gain from their participation in the week of practices, culminating in the Senior Bowl game on February 5th.
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Rosters constantly churn in college football, but this week, we have a better idea of what Penn State football will look like next fall. With that in mind, the host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, thinks that Penn State's passing attack can be different and better in 2022. Transfer Mitchell Tinsley changes aspects of the Nittany Lion passing attack that can alter how they generate explosive plays.
Before that, T-Frank sets the scene by talking about the Penn State offensive line. With the significant change up front comes considerable uncertainty. He addresses what that future could look like and uses a recent memory to remind fans that things don't always work out the way you expect. He does this to temper expectations both ways about how that unit will perform next season.
Secondarily, he reminds viewers of Sean Clifford's playing style. Unfortunately, Clifford's abilities aren't the perfect fit for how offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich wants to win. Still, the sixth-year quarterback had operated the offense effectively before injuries marred the second half of last year.
T-Frank thinks the skill players Penn State has amassed with that in mind. he thinks they can win differently from last year's group, which can take the pressure off of Clifford while still generating big plays through the passing game. First, T-Frank explains how broken tackles by receivers have different values depending on where and how they happen and then shows Penn State's productivity from last season. After that, he shows how Tinsley fits into the picture. His skills differ from former receiver Jahan Dotson, and his playstyle could potentially fit better with Clifford.
With a few tweaks to receiver Parker Washington's usage and improved play from the tight ends, Penn State's passing attack has a chance to be dangerous next season.
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Penn State football gave clarity to their roster a week after starting the spring semester. Sixteen players left the roster as of Monday, and while there were no shocking subtractions, they do leave an impact in their absence. That's what host Thomas Frank Carr and senior Editor Nate Bauer of Blue White illustrated discuss today on the show.
They start with a player who had a frustrating end to a solid career in center Mike Miranda. While some fans may be happy to see the end of Mirdana after struggling last season, Bauer notes that he did leave an impact by his play and presence on the field for Penn State. T-Frank explains how the once-promising interior lineman found himself consistently performing under expectations in his final season. He notes that while Miranda didn't change as a player, the cast around him and his position switch hampered his production.
From there, they discuss another name that is more curious than anything in cornerback AJ Lytton. The former Florida State corner came to Penn State late in the transfer process and never found a defense home. But, according to T-Frank, unlike Miranda, Lytton leaves an imprint on Penn State for not playing.
Next, they move on to examine the career of receiver Cam Sullivan-Brown. First, Bauer chronicles Sullivan-Brown's snake bit time at Penn State and how he was seemingly just a step away from being a factor for the Nittany Lions offense. After that, T-Frank uses Sullivan-Brown as a cautionary tale for listening to one particular type of quote coming from coaches during the pre-season. Then, he uses that lesson to share his feelings about certain players for next year.
They discuss a similar story with defensive tackle Fred Hansard and his unfortunate run at Penn State, marred by injury. This discussion leads them to a larger one about the reality of college football and the hard truths that it presents. From there, they wrap up focusing on the program's future and what Penn State fans can learn from these stories.
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Penn State hosted its first January junior day in two years this past weekend. The visit list was stacked with talent, with 10 four-star players making the trip and a little under 20 scholarship players total. Although it didn't lead to any immediate commitments, James Franklin and his Penn State assistants hosted a handful of players who are clearly leaning in PSU's direction. That could prove to be fruitful once spring rolls around and players are able to see their other options. On today's Blue White Illustrated recruiting podcast, Ryan Snyder and Greg Pickel look back on Saturday's junior day, highlighting a handful of players that fans need to know moving forward. Offensive offensive tackle prospects Evan Link, from Washington, D.C., and Samson Okunlola, from Brockton, Mass., are among a few they discuss at length. The transfer portal also remains a popular topic, and Penn State stopped in to see two of their top targets Monday. Vanderbilt tackle Tyler Steen and Cornell guard Hunter Nourzad both won't enroll at their next school until the summer, but Penn State put on a full-court press Monday. The guys get into the details on both players, as well the plan for the portal moving forward. They wrap up today's podcast discussing the resumption of the contact period, which began this past Friday, Jan. 14. Franklin and his assistant will be out on the road these next two weeks to meet with players and coaches up and down the East Coast. Ryan gets into a few of the expected stops for Tuesday, which includes a handful of quarterback prospects that offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich has interest in.
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Penn State football's first Junior Day was Saturday in Happy Valley. Hours before the first snowstorm of the season hit the region, head coach James Franklin and his staff hosted dozens of potential commits for The Class of 2023 and beyond. As recruiting insider for Blue White Illustrated Ryan Snyder mentioned last week, the goal is to formally introduce recruits to Penn State and give them the essentials of the program.
How did they do at that? What are the biggest takeaways from this past weekend? Reporter Greg Pickel was following the developments this weekend and joined the BWI Daily Edition to give his impressions of Junior Day and give Penn State fans the essentials of what happened over the weekend.
Host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, starts by asking Pickel his most significant takeaways from the weekend and his general impressions of what fans should know. Next, they took a look at two players making their way up from Florida, defensive linemen Derrick LeBalanc and John Walker. LeBlanc and Walker are teammates at Osceola high school and were up this weekend to take in the event.
While both are important recruits, they each represent something interesting. First, they start with LeBlanc, who had an interesting comment from the weekend that T-Frank thinks is revealing. That leads them to a conversation about Franklin's personality as a coach and the potential disconnect between Penn State fans and their head coach despite commonalities. LeBlanc's comments also lead to a conversation bout name, image, and likeness and Penn State's current progress in that department.
Next, they discuss what Walker represents as a prospect. He has a different profile than the players Penn State has recruited at the defensive tackle position in recent years. Should the Nittany Lions target more players like Walker? Pickel gives his thoughts, and T-Frank explains what he's seen from the Nittany Lions' recruiting efforts on both sides of the line of scrimmage.
Finally, they wrap up with an update on the Penn State wrestling team. Pickel covered the dual victory over Rutgers for Blue White Illustrated, and he gives his impressions on how head coach Cael Sanderson's new-look lineup fared in their first dual. Is this a championship-level group? Pickel provides his insights into that and more from the weekend.
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Penn State football has not had nearly as much turnover as anticipated this offseason. The Nittany Lions have had just one transfer into the program and a handful left. However, that doesn’t mean that there isn’t more to come that hasn’t been announced.
Yet as it stands, Penn State enters the second week of the spring semester with their roster seemingly set. So how should Penn State fans feel about what head coach James Franklin and his staff have done so far? Do they have to make any changes before the spring?
The BWI Live crew will talk about that and more today at noon. Host Thomas Frank Carr takes you through the essential topics of the week for Penn State football with senior editor of Blue White Illustrated Nate Bauer and reporter Dave Eckert. The trio will discuss the roster, important players this offseason, and more.
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Penn State football is exiting a dead period in recruiting, and how has the month of January to host recruits and make visits. With the first junior day on January 15th, Penn State recruiting insider Ryan Snyder joins the BWI Daily Edition to give viewers a breakdown of what to expect this weekend and for the rest of the month.
Host Thomas Frank Carr starts with the basics for those unfamiliar with recruiting and how the calendar works. First, he asks Snyder what Junior Days are, how they work, and their benefit. How important are they? They discuss the evolution of this process over time and how the term "Junior Day" doesn't exactly fit with the modern weekend process.
Next, they discuss how Penn State's attendee list has developed and compares it to previous years. With 2020 shutting down all recruiting visits last season, Snyder gives a broader view than just the immediate past. After that, he lets fans know some of the important names coming to Happy Valley this weekend.
This list for this weekend isn't the only time that Penn State will have recruits on campus. Snyder explains how many Junior Day weekends there are in the month and just how many players will come through campus in January. Finally, he gives examples of players that have committed during the event to give fans an idea of what might happen this month. Even if it's unlikely, it never hurts to be prepared.
After wrapping up their conversation about recruiting for the Class of 2022, T-Frank and Snyder discuss a piece of news that came out yesterday relating to the class of 2022. The traditional recruiting deadline is over the horizon, and Penn State has sent a new offer to 2022 offensive lineman Vega Ioane. The pair share what they know about the four-star recruit from Washington and then put his offer into perspective. They both agree that this might signal that Penn State is shifting plans from a critical area of talent acquisition this offseason.
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The expectation this offseason was that Penn State football would lose players in the transfer portal. That has become the norm in college football since its inception several years ago. While players come and go, the names of those players can still draw attention. Former starting running back Noah Cain announced his decision to leave Penn State on Wednesday evening in a surprise move. Host of the BWI Daily Edition discusses the action with his guests on the show, Nate Bauer and Greg Pickel.
While the move is surprising to some degree, it is not a devastating one for Penn State. Bauer joins the show first to view Cain's career at Penn State and how injury frustrations left him looking for a new home.
Next, they have a lengthy discussion about the tight end production at Penn State in 2021. This past season, the trio of pass-catchers had lofty expectations after James Franklin effused praise for the group. While it's clear they didn't live up to that standard as a group, did they make progress this past season? Were there any signs of life? T-Frank dives into the numbers and breaks things out several ways to inspect the results. First, he looks at a rather decisive shift halfway through the season and then gives context to that information. Then, Bauer follows up with his group observations, including a critical moment in the season that might have caused that shift.
After that, T-Frank inspects the run blocking of each player. Once again, Franklin's comments early in the season shaped a perception about the trio that T-Frank doesn't believe is accurate. Next, he shows a decisive change in tight end Brenton Strange and progression from Tyler Warren. After that, Bauer provides more context from Franklin's comments to support that.
Next, T-Frank speaks to reporter Greg Pickel about Noah Cain's departure from the program. He gets Pickel's perspective on Cain's career and what he thinks is in store for the future of the former four-star commit in 2019.
Then they dive into Penn State wrestling's mid-season transfer moves. Penn State recently picked up a key pair of additions, and Pickel discusses how those additions will impact the lineup. He also gives a brief education to unfamiliar listeners about how the staff chooses wrestlers and how those athletes compete for a spot in the lineup.
Finally, he wraps up the show by explaining Penn State's challenges fielding a healthy roster and what to expect this weekend when they host Rutgers.
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Penn State head coach James Franklin said that the team would be active in the transfer portal this offseason during his early signing day press conference. However, the spring semester has started at Penn State, and only one transfer, receiver Mitchell Tinsley, has joined the Nittany Lions.
However, that doesn't mean that there aren't players in the portal that Penn State should be interested in bringing to campus. Host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, brings up two players at the most critical position for Penn State to fill this offseason, offensive line. T-Frank starts the show by giving a quick scouting report of former Virginia right tackle Ryan Swoboda, and Vanderbilt left tackle Tyler Sheen.
Swoboda's name has been linked to Penn State for a while now, with the 6-10 tackle entering the portal some time ago. So what should you know about his game? T-Frank explains what he's seen on tape.
Sheen is relatively new in the portal, entering his name earlier in the week. T-Frank gives a quick summation of the three-year player at Vanderbilt and explains the pros and cons of each player.
Next, he gives a quick preview of a future topic for Penn State football, the tight end room. The trio of young players at that position came into the season with high expectations set by Franklin after calling them the country's deepest room. Was it all as bad as it seems? T-Frank gives a quick preview of that topic, which he'll dig deeper into later this week.
After that, he switches gears and brings in Blue White Illustrated's basketball reporters to talk about Penn State Hoops. The team has won three of their last four games and is now .500 in Big Ten competition. Senior Editor Nate Bauer and reporter Dave Eckert break down the team identity and their impressions of head coach Micah Shrewsberry in his first season.
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Penn State football enters its winter conditioning period during the spring semester of 2022. Every offseason it's a critical time of year for player development, and this year is no different. The mantra in football has always been "bigger, faster, stronger," so every player needs to improve at this time of year. With a disappointing 2021 in the rearview mirror, several players need to take full advantage of the winter conditioning period and take the next step. Host Thomas Frank Carr has his top-10 players that need to do that this offseason.
He starts at 10 with an unlikely position and player when you think of winter lifting. Yet, slot corner Daequan Hardy begins the list for several key reasons, including usage pattern, size, and playing style. His development can also help one particular problem that the Penn State defense has this offseason. It's a problem that will populate the list with candidates.
The players coming in at number nine and eight are here because they need to make up for lost ground. Two Penn State contributors have struggled to overcome injuries and need this time of year to make real strides on their way back. Both are presumed healthy at this point and can be starters in 2022 with the proper recovery and advancement in their physical skills.
The following three Penn State players on the list are younger players who need to keep their developmental curve going. The first player, coming in seventh, is a presumed starter in 2022 and needs to make good the promise of his potential from last season. The following two are dark-horse candidates to win playing time next season if they take a serious step forward in their physical development. Both are along the line of scrimmage, and one is possibly the key to unlocking a best-case scenario on the offensive line.
The player checking in at number four on the list is similar to the previous group but is much more of a wildcard. It's clear from his profile that he will need to get bigger and stronger before starting, but it's unknown if he has the skills to do so just yet. Nevertheless, if this player delivers on a high-profile recruiting ranking, he can change Penn State's plans in the offseason and alter the starting lineup on defense in a positive way.
Of the final three players, two were defacto starters last season and are likely top of mind when thinking of Penn State defenders that need to get bigger this offseason. The other is here for a practical and symbolic reason regarding what he means to Penn State's future.
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The first Blue-White Illustrated recruiting podcast of 2022 is now live. Hosts Ryan Snyder and Greg Pickel are back from seeing current and future Penn State football players on the road to end the 2021 season. The pair kickoff this week's episode with a quick recap of Georgia's win over Alabama in the College Football Playoff title game. From there, the hosts dive into a recap of the Lions' four signees at the All-American Bowl. Who stood out to Snyder the most? After that, Ryan and Greg breakdown where Penn State stands in the transfer portal before taking a closer look at the January enrollees who are now on campus. They close the show by looking ahead to the first of three Penn State Junior Days on the horizon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State Football has six players participating in two all-star games over the last two weekends. Running back Kaytron Allen and offensive lineman Drew Shelton played for team Icon in the Under Armour Next game in Florida two weekends ago. Receiver Kaden Saunders was a participant in the week of practice, but he was nicked up in practice and was held out of the game.
This past Saturday, four future Penn Stater's took part in the All-America Bowl in San Antonio. Quarterback Drew Allar, running back Nick Singleton, defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton, and linebacker Keon Wylie started for the East squad after a week of practice.
While the games provide us another opportunity to evaluate and learn about the players participating, they are not events that should dramatically swing perception. With that in mind, we'll take a look at the film for several of the players and give you evaluations on each player's performance in their respective games.
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The spring semester for Penn State starts today, which means the Penn State football team is already back at it, gearing up for spring football. While there is truly no offseason in college football, today is an important transition that officially signals the end of 2021 and the preparation for 2022 beginning in earnest. It’s also means that several highly-anticipated football players are now on campus and started their collegiate careers.
To help kick off the offseason, BWI Live is back for their weekly Monday show. Dave Eckert, Nate Bauer, and Thomas Frank Carr will discuss the weekend’s news and look forward to winter conditioning. Penn State has several key players enrolling early and starting class today. The gang will talk about which players stand out to them and how that group can influence next season. They also discuss which players might be hurt the most by not enrolling early and getting a jump start on their careers. The Nittany Lions have had several players, including cornerback Cam Miller, not enroll early as planned. It’s also been an offseason of change so far for Penn State football. The trio will discuss what’s happened this offseason, with several critical departures within the program, and evaluate how head coach James Franklin and his staff have managed the change. They will also look forward to see if any changes, good or bad, are on the horizon for the Nittany Lions. Tune in at noon to the BWI Live show, only on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Four future Penn State football players are down in San Antonio for the All-America Bowl all-star game. Five-star quarterback Drew Allar, five-star running back Nick Singleton, four-star defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton, and four-star linebacker Keon Wylie are in attendance, representing Penn State's Class of 2022. Representing Blue White Illustrated; recruiting insider Ryan Snyder joins the show to discuss what he's seen this week.
Snyder has been at practice this week and joins the BWI Daily Edition to give his insights into practice, his interviews with the players, and who has stood out.
They start by talking about what players already committed to universities, like Penn State's representatives, gain from an event like the All-America Bowl. Then, Snyder gives his thoughts about what makes this week of competition valuable to the individuals and how it can help them as players.
From there, they discuss quarterback Drew Allar's week on center stage. As with most camps, quarterbacks have the most performance chances, and Allar has been a standout. So how good has he been? First, Snyder gives a glowing review of his skills and then shares his conversations with Allar about what the week has been like for him.
Next, they focus Dennis-Sutton, who has also been a name on evaluators' lips this week. He shares what his colleagues in San Antonio have said about Dennis-Sutton and adds his own thoughts. Next Sndyer and T-Frank disucss the possiblity of Dennis-Sutton being available for the Penn State defense early in his career. Snyder asked the senior defensive end that question and shares Dennis-Sutton's answer.
Another player who contributes early for Penn State is running back Nick Singleton. Unlike Allar and Dennis-Sutton, tailbacks have a more challenging time standing out in walkthroughs. Has Singleton broken that mold? Snyder shares his thoughts about Singleton and his profile as a freshman contributor once he gets to Penn State.
Finally, they discuss linebacker Keon Wylie. Like Singleton, linebackers have a tough time standing out in a primarily 7-on-7 environment, so Snyder says less about the Imhotep graduate. Despite that, he's the leading player that Synder is looking forward to watching during the game on Saturday because he'll exclusively be playing linebacker for the first time in his career.
They wrap up with the schedule for the rest of the week and some final thoughts on this weekend's event.
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Penn State football entered its 2022 offseason with tumultuous news, with the eventual loss of two coordinators. It continued with six starter opt-outs of the Outback Bowl and has concluded with several players leaving the program early for the NFL. So with all of that change happening, what can Nittany Lions fans expect for 2022?
Blue White Illustrated reporter Dave Eckert joins the BWI Daily Edition to discuss that exact topic. He has a list of 22 things to be optimistic about in 2022 for Penn State football, and he joins the show to talk about a few highlights from the list. Host Thomas Frank Carr also asks him to answer a listener-submitted question about the quarterback room in 2022. Finally, they finish the show talking about Penn State Basketball's big win on the road last night against Northwestern.
The burning question on every fans' mind heading into the offseason is about Penn State's future at quarterback. Starter Sean Clifford announced that he would return for a sixth year shortly after the season, and some are worried that head coach James Franklin will not open up his job to competition. So will redshirt freshman Christian Veilleux or incoming freshmen Drew Allar and Beau Pribula have a real shot at unseating the incumbent? Eckert gives his thoughts on the matter. T-Frank is skeptical of Eckert's conclusion and shares his concerns about the subject.
Next, they discuss three of Eckert's 22 reasons to be positive in 2022. What are his thoughts on the offense, youth, and transfers? Dave thinks that big things could be in store for the Nittany Lions on that side of the ball. Afterward, T-Frank adds one of his reasons to be positive based on what he saw in the Outback Bowl.
Finally, they wrap up by talking about Penn State basketball's 74-70 win over Northwestern on Wednesday. The Nittany Lions have now won two Big Ten games in a row and have gotten solid play from key players. They discuss Seth Lundy's big night and what Dave thinks has changed since the team got a key player back from injury.
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It's been a week of announcements for Penn State Football: More came yesterday in defensive tackle PJ Mustipher, returning for a fifth year in 2022. Penn State quickly replaced special teams coordinator Joe Lorig in Boise State's Stacy Collins. Punter Jordan Stout announced he was leaving the program for the NFL. So how does Penn State replace the player that served as their kickoff specialist, punter, and field goal kicker?
Senior editor Nate Bauer once again joins the BWI Daily edition to talk about those three moves, along with long snapper Chris Stoll announcing that he was also coming back to Penn State for one final season.
They start with Mustipher, the four-year contributor for the Nittany Lions returning for an extra fifth year of eligibility. Unfortunately, not much is known about the nature of Mustihper's injury, which he suffered in the first quarter against Iowa. Since his injury happened in October, can he be ready to participate fully for Penn State next season?
T-Frank and Bauer go through that, along with what Mustipher gets from coming back to Penn State, outside of just one more year of games. They also speculate about the nature of his injury and how that sets a possible timeline for his return. T-Frank cautions fans from expecting the same player they saw in 2021 and explains why. Bauer also brings up the intangible benefits of bringing back a leader like Mustpher and how he can help, even if he's less than fully healthy.
After the lengthy discussion about Mustipher, the duo examined Collins' resume and why Penn State hired him away from Boise State, where he served as the speical team's coordinator. Next, T-Frank and Bauer look at his resume and examine all the different stops and job titles he's collected along the way. T-Frank also explains how two of his job titles with Penn State say the same thing.
Finally, the duo discusses punter Jordan Stout's announcement that he's headed to the NFL. The Penn State do-it-all special teamer leaves a void on kickoffs, punting, and field goals. Bauer takes you through the names and backgrounds of all potential candidates to replace him. Last but not least, they discuss the importance of long snapper Chris Stoll coming back for his sixth year of eligibility. JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual
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Penn State's offseason of change continues this week, and this time it's not just players opting for the NFL Draft. Yes, Rasheed Walker declared for the NFL on Monday. But that day also brought the news that Penn State would officially lose special teams coordiantor, Joe Lorig, to Oregon, and behind-the-scenes administrator Michael Hazel was leaving to join Brent Pry at Virginia Tech.
While Walker's departure is clear, what effect will the other two have on the program? Senior Editor Nate Bauer joins host Thomas Frank Carr to discuss the impact of all three leaving the program.
They start with Walker, the most accessible and understandable departure from Penn State. After T-Frank explains that Walker did not have a quality season one would expect from a player heading to the next level, he asks a question. What are we missing in this conversation? There have been several players this offseason that fans, media, and some observers have questioned their move to the NFL. T-Frank and Bauer discuss the possible motivations and factors that make players like Walker, or linebacker Brandon Smith, leave with remaining eligibility. Not every decision has to do with the on-field play.
Next, they discuss Lorig's move from Happy Valley to Eugene. Despite "only" being a special team's coordiantor, Bauer thinks that Lorig's departure will be hard for head coach James Franklin to fill. According to Bauer, the former Western Oregon defensive back was singular in his career ambition, and that focus on his unit will be hard to replace. Finally, they discuss how speical teams have changed and how rules have shifted the focus and priority for that phase of football.
Finally, they get into the murky waters of the behind-the-scenes business in college football. Bauer does his best to describe what Hazel did while at Penn State, which is a challenging task. He then explains how Hazel has been key to Franklin's process as a coach and how he's been with Franklin longer than any current assistant on the staff. Filling that role will be complicated and an intriguing story this offseason.
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Penn State football continued their second-half spiral with a 24-10 loss to Arkansas in the Outback Bowl on New Years Day. It was the team's sixth loss in the final eight games and the fourth time they failed to crack 20 points during that time. How did things get so bad for the Nittany Lions offense? Film analyst for Blue White Illustrated and host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, looked at the film and answers.
He starts with his scouting report of Arkansas, which depicts a defense that wants to play with two different styles of attack based on what type of quarterback it is playing. Penn State knew this about Arkansas and crafted a game plan to beat both defense styles. But, unfortunately, it didn't work because of one key component; the quarterback.
T-Frank explains how Arkansas rendered Clifford ineffective early in the game, which caused a cascade of problems for the Penn State offense. Next, he provides stats to back that up and quotes from head coach James Franklin.
Aside from Clifford, several other familiar characters from Penn State's struggles surfaced in the game. For example, how did Juice Scruggs fare at center? How did that change affect communication with the offensive line? T-Frank explains what he saw on film and how it all ties together.
Finally, T-Frank examines the Penn State running game. He starts with a quote from James Franklin about not running the ball enough. Next, T-Frank explains how simply criticizing the design or scheme of the offense isn't the whole story. He shows how offensive coordinator Mike Yurich designed some specific runs that exposed the defense but followed that up with alarming numbers in the run game.
All of that, along with the strengths of the Arkansas defense, led to a day that Penn State fans will want to forget soon. All of this begs the question for the offseason; how does it get better?
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Penn State dropped their final game on Saturday, losing 24-10 to Arkansas in the Outback Bowl. The BWI Live crew is back to recap the game and look forward to the 2022 offseason.
Join host Thomas Frank Carr, senior editor Nate Bauer, and reporter Dave Eckert as they make sense of the 2021 season and the Outback Bowl debacle. They'll take your questions and give perspective on a disappointing year for Penn State Football.
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Penn State football did not have enough gas in the tank to finish the season strong against Arkansas. short-handed in the 2022 Outback Bowl, Penn State fell 24-10 and was shut out in the second half of the game on Saturday at noon. The central storyline coming into the game is that Penn State is without five starters on defense, four of which are in the front seven. Hear how Penn State adjusted on the BWI Live show. Host Tom Hannifan and film Analyst for Blue White Illustrated, Thomas Frank Carr, break down the game and give you their impression of the game and how Penn State wound up with such an anemic offensive performance. They'll also give you the standout young players that caught T-Frank's eye during his in-game analysis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State football takes on Arkansas tomorrow in the Outback Bowl, so BWI's Dave Eckert joins the show to give his thoughts on the eve of the game. He joins host Thomas Frank Carr to talk about the major storylines that have come up this week and share his thoughts on the matters of the day.
They start with the biggest story of the week, Penn State's opt-outs and injuries. With left tackle Rasheed Walker out for the game, Eckert gives his thoughts on what he expects from backup Olu Fashanu. After that, they talk about the situations that prevented Fashanu from playing earlier in the year when Walker initially left the lineup.
Next, they discuss the rash of defensive opt-outs for Penn State and how they will affect this game from a tactical standpoint. So how will the Nittany Lions fare with so many critical pieces missing up front? Eckert shares his thoughts on what to expect from those players. He also offers his insight and perspective on what fans should be looking for when watching the game.
After dissecting the bowl game, they turn their attention to winter sports. But, unfortunately, with COVD-19 cases spiking across the country, things are not going according to Penn State Men's Ice Hockey or Penn State basketball plan. Eckert shares the situation with T-Frank and tells him which games have were canceled and what the two teams are doing to try and get a match in before returning to Big Ten play.
Finally, Eckert and T-Frank discuss Penn State basketball recruiting. Eckert gives T-Frank the names to know and who to watch for with Penn State's efforts to build the program's future under new head coach Micah Shrewsberry.
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On Saturday, Penn State football faces Arkansas in the Outback Bowl with a less than full complement of players. With both Jahan Dotson opting out and Rasheed Walker not playing in the bowl game, the math has changed for the Nittany Lions. So how does that change what happens on the field? First, host Thomas Frank Carr has scouted the Razorbacks and broke down their strengths and weaknesses.
He starts with the strength of the Arkansas defense, the linebackers. First, he explains how the Razorbacks front-seven works and why that unit is so essential to the defense. Next, he describes how the size and speed of the linebackers for Arkansas could also be a weakness. Could Penn State take advantage of this?
That takes him to the next important part of the Arkansas offense, six-foot-six nose tackle John Ridgeway. How does he change the math upfront for the Razorbacks, and can Penn State improve against three-down fronts? T-Frank explains how Ridgeway is one of the only players up front that can fend off Penn State’s offensive linemen from getting to the second level of the defense.
From there, he takes a look at the rest of the players up front for the defense and explains how Penn State could take advantage of their play. He also highlights how the loss of razorback edge defender Tre Williams evens out the playing field with Walker out of the game.
Finally, T-Frank examines the defensive scheme and secondary. After highlighting the key name to know, he explains how it’s less about the players and more about the defense structure that keeps a lid on big plays for the Razorbacks. What wrinkles can Penn State fans expect? Can Penn State take advantage of the stress points in the Arkansas scheme? He gives his thoughts and wraps up by predicting how he thinks the game will play out.
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This week, Penn State football is in Tampa, Florida, preparing to face Arkansas in the Outback Bowl. Blue White Illustrated reporter Greg Pickel is down in the Sunshine State and joins host Thomas Frank Carr to give an update on the team, what he's seen at practice, as well as his takeaways from media availability.
They start with the news that broke Wednesday afternoon that Penn State left tackle Rasheed Walker would not play in the game, and backup Olu Fashanu will take his spot on the left side. Pickel wasn't surprised by the news but by what head coach James Franklin said during his press conference. So, he addresses that before giving his thoughts on what that move means for the team.
Next, they get into the other piece of news coming out of Franklin's media availability. First, they discuss what that information means for the Penn State defense and its effects. Then, T-Frank gets Pickel's thoughts on how bowl games should affect the redshirt status of players who may be forced into action by starters opting out for the NFL Draft.
From there, they examine a crucial cog in Penn State's efforts on defense; linebacker Jesse Luketa. After hearing what interim defensive coordinator Anthony Poindexter has to say about how they might use Luketa on Saturday, T-Frank and Pickel discuss what is best for the team in that regard. Finally, T-Frank brings up one troubling stat regarding Luketa's usage and how it could put Penn State in a bind if he plays too many snaps at linebacker.
From there, they take a look at the young players that might see action during the contest and what Pickel is curious to learn about that group on Saturday.
Finally, they wrap up by going over the news that starting corner Joey Porter Jr. is returning to Penn State next season. They hear from Porter Jr. what happened at the end of the year, and then T-Frank and Pickel discuss his potential next season.
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Penn State football landed another highly-sought after target in the transfer portal in former Western Kentucky receiver Mitchell Tinsley. Host of the BWI Daily Edition and film analyst for On3, Thomas Frank Carr looks into just what makes Tinsley tick in his scouting report on the former Hilltopper.
Before that, T-Frank addresses the news of the day that Penn State defensive end - and one-time transfer - Arnold Ebiketie has opted out of the Outback Bowl. While he gave a scouting report on the Arkansas offense earlier in the week on the BWI Daily Edition, he reiterates where Ebiketie's absence fits into the picture. While the news isn't shocking, it was still a blow for Penn State's hopes to keep their opponent contained.
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Penn State had a very busy recruiting year. In the final Blue-White Illustrated recruiting podcast, hosts Ryan Snyder and Greg Pickel discuss the highs and lows of the Nittany Lions' recruiting efforts in 2021. JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual
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This week, Penn State football is in Tampa, Florida, to face Arkansas in the Outback Bowl. To get ready for the game, the host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, has taken a deep dive into the Arkansas offense and has a scouting report prepared on the Razorbacks.
He starts the show off with the news that Jaquan Brisker has opted out of the bowl game. It's another blow to the Penn State defenses' efforts and one that will sting more, given how Arkansas plays on offense. T-Frank also points out that defensive end Arnold Ebiketie has yet to announce his intentions at the time of recording.
The absence of Brisker, along with linebackers Ellis Brooks and Brandon Smith, is especially challenging because Arkansas is a run-first football team. While they have power concepts in their attack, they are more of a zone-based run-blocking team, which causes even more issues for the Penn State defense without its stalwart linebackers. So T-Frank explains how they create those problems and why Arkansas is so unique as a rushing team.
The rushing offense is not based around their running backs, but quarterback KJ Jefferson, T-Frank explains why Penn State will struggle to keep him contained and not just on scrambles. He shows how Jefferson's blend of skills opens up a diverse set of run schemes for the Razorbacks and how the whole team benefits from it.
Then, T-Frank examines Jefferson as a passer and finds he isn't lacking there either. He shows when Jefferson is asked to drop back with no gimmicks in the offense and is surprised by the results.
Penn State has faced several good offensive lines this season, but they have not met as many standout linemen. However, they will on Saturday, and T-Frank tells you which Razorback blocker made him take notice during his film review.
From there, he takes a look at the skill position players and shows how the Razorbacks use multiple backs but only one receiver. How will Arkansas adjust their playcalling with superstar wideout Treylon Burks opting out of the bowl game?
He wraps up the show by asking some open-ended questions that he's looking for answers to this week. T-Frank is interested in knowing which linebackers will suit Penn State and where. Finally, don't forget to check back later in the week to see T-Frank's breakdown of the Arkansas defense.
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Before Penn State football completes the 2021 season on January 1st in the 2022 Outback Bowl, relive the season with the BWI Superlatives Show. Host Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor Nate Bauer look back on the year and give out their best moments and performers in several categories. The categories include:
-Best play: offense and defense -Best individual stat line -Best Run-blocker -Best Catch -Best individual performance: Offense and defense -Most improved player: Offense and defense -Best Sack
Bauer and T-Frank give their nominees for each category and discuss the plays or games that stood out this season. Finally, they look back and reflect on a very unusual and frustrating year for Penn State football.
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Penn State football got a shot in the arm this week the safety Ji'Ayir Brown announcing that he is returning for his final season. But what does that mean for the Penn State defense? Besides getting back a veteran player, host Thomas Frank Carr breaks down what Penn State can do with Brown in their defensive system next season.
First, T-Frank looks at what Brown wants out of his final season at Penn State. He asked the safety what he would come back for if the Lackawanna transfer stayed and where he wanted to improve his game. Brown had a precise answer and has one particular stat the senior would like to accumulate next season. That answer gives T-Frank a clue as to Brown's expectations and where he will need to play within the scheme to accomplish that.
The next element to consider with Brown's return to Happy Valley is the players surrounding him in the defense. So, who is the likely candidate to start opposite of Brown? The obvious answer is his backup, Keaton Ellis. How has the transition from corner gone for Ellis? Both Brown and the former State College Little Lion weigh in. The other player to consider is freshman standout Jaylen Reed, who worked his way onto the field late in the season. T-Frank looks at each player's strengths and explains how he sees all of the pieces fitting together.
Finally, T-Frank explains how new defensive coordinator Manny Diaz could change the picture with his defensive style. With that in mind, T-Frank explains what he saw from the Miami defense under Diaz and the type of players and body types that Diaz used at each position. With the similarities in the scheme, it's easy to make. Despite that, T-Frank isn't sure that the new defensive coordinator will bring a carbon copy of his old principles to Penn State.
He wraps up the show, evaluating where Penn State's safety room stands heading into the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fans have been clamoring for answers about what went wrong with the Penn State offensive line all season. So now that the dust has settled, host Thomas Frank Carr takes a historical look at Penn State recruiting along the offensive line to find answers. He's joined by recruiting insider Ryan Snyder to help give context to some of the information that T-Frank found.
T-Frank starts with the class of 2016, the first and only class assembled by James Franklin's first offensive line coach, Herb Hand. He does this to show how things developed through different line coaches to try and find common themes. While former Penn State offensive line coach Matt Limegrover was instrumental in keeping that class together, Hand selected and recruited those players to Penn State.
That class is also important because several of the players in that class made up the bulk of the starts at critical positions for four years under Franklin and Limegrover at Penn State.
After that, T-Frank and Ryan go through each class to examine the players that Penn State was able to land and give context to the players that Limegrover missed. Again, a common theme emerged from studying those classes. Penn State could not recruit a significant position along the offensive line.
Along with some bad luck in the class of 2018, that set the scene for offensive line coach Phil Trautwein and his current tenure at Penn State. Development along the offensive line is a slow process so understanding what caused the coaching change in the first place is essential.
Has Trautwein been able to change things on the recruiting trail? Is Penn State pointed in the right direction? It hasn't all been smooth. Some critical misses in the class of 2021 and a late flip in 2022 have given Penn State a rocky road, especially at the start of Trautwein's tenure. Development may be going slow, but T-Frank and Ryan discuss the signs pointing in the right direction of Penn State under the third-year line coach.
Finally, they take a look at Penn State's evolving use of the transfer portal and how that can affect the Nittany Lion's ability to field a complete line each season.
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News broke on Monday that Penn State football will play the Outback Bowl without both of their starting box linebackers. That's because fifth-year player Ellis Brooks announced his decision to forego his extra year of eligibility and skip the bowl game to focus on the NFL.
Did he make the right decision? With mixed opinions as to what Brooks should have done, film analyst and host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, went to the film to find out.
He starts with the caveat that he's a fan of how Brooks plays football and has a soft spot for players with underrated skills. He also sets the expectations of what you'll hear throughout the episode regarding the projection of Brooks' draft stock. At the end of the episode, he promises to provide a range of rounds for the Penn State linebacker.
With that in mind, he shares his scouting notes on Brooks that he took while looking at his game. He notes that Brooks isn't the athlete the consensus is painting him out to be. Additionally, T-Frank points to non-obvious skills that Brooks exhibits that can help him win in the NFL. T-Frank also explains why the former Penn State linebacker is so good at playing the run despite not having dominant physical traits.
Those same underrated traits make Brooks a good coverage linebacker. While he doesn't exhibit elite speed or burst, there are things that the Virginia native does that make up for those deficiencies. T-Frank provides specific examples from games in 2021 to illustrate his point about Brook's run defense and coverage ability.
After that, he dives into PFF data to check his work. Some numbers surprised T-Frank, and he shares them with you. He also explains the disconnect between his evaluation and what the production says of Brooks as a coverage defender. The former Penn State Nittany Lion was excellent against the run, and T-Frank backs that up with solid numbers.
Finally, he tells you whether or not Brooks made the right decision opting out of the bowl game. He provides context to the decision based on his evaluation and the reality of the situation. In the end, injury risk is undoubtedly a part of the equation, but it's not the main reason to opt out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The penultimate Penn State recruiting podcast of 2021 from Blue-White Illustrated is now live. Hosts Ryan Snyder and Greg Pickel start this episode by discussing Joshua Miller's decision to pick Penn State on Dec. 20. The Lions are now up to five commits in the next cycle. From there, the duo discusses which other 2023 dominos could fall in Phil Trautwein's favor. Then, they talk about junior tight end Andrew Rappleyea and where his recruitment stands at this juncture before closing the show with an early signing day recap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State football takes on Arkansas in the Outback Bowl on January 1st, and Blue White Illustrated was at Penn Sate's open practice on Friday. Senior Editor Nate Bauer joins the show today to discuss what he saw. He joins host Thomas Frank Carr to share the players they're hoping to learn more about during the game based on playing time and availability.
Before that, they follow up on a discussion from last week. Previously, Bauer and T-Frank discussed an article stating that the Villanova defense had a tell from a Penn State offensive player. As a result, they could diagnose if the Nittany Lions were about to run or pass on almost every play. Bauer asked Franklin about the situations and got an interesting answer that he and T-Frank delve into on the show. T-Frank went back and watched the film to confirm which lineman it was and what he was doing to tip the play.
After that, they have a conversation about how something like that could happen into the season's fourth game and how Penn State fans should feel about that.
Next, they discuss what Bauer saw at practice on Friday and which players were absent from the media's portion of the event. Then, with that information in mind, they give you the young players they're most interested in watching during the bowl game if those players indeed are the starters.
The first player that T-Frank brings up is offensive tackle Olu Fashanu, who was taking reps with the first team. How significant is it that he saw snaps with the first team? T-Frank wants to see Penn State's plan going forward, and where Fashanu plays is a crucial piece of that puzzle.
The next player they discuss is wide receiver Malick Meiga. Was his play at the end of the 2021 regular season a mirage? Or is he going to be a major factor going into 2022? His play will also inform Bauer and T-Frank of what Penn State might plan to do in another area this offseason.
After Meiga, they discuss the defensive line position and which players are essential going forward. Which players see time? Who steps up in the likely absence of defensive end Arnold Ebiketie? After that, they transition to linebacker where Bauer saw a significant re-shuffling of players on Friday.
They round out the show to discuss the safety position and which players will see time if All-American Jaquan Brisker opts out of the game. Penn State has several players that have seen time at the position, but who sees more reps, and where? Those answers could be early clues as to what will happen in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With the team beginning practice today, Penn State football held their bowl media day on Friday in preparation for the Outback Bowl on January 1st against Arkansas. Senior Editor for Blue White Illustrated Nate Bauer and host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, were on hand to take in the sights and sounds. They bring you their observations on today’s show.
First, they start with the biggest news of the day, introducing new defensive coordinator Manny Diaz. Bauer and T-Frank discuss their initial impressions of Diaz, his comments and responses to tough questions about his previous job, and his fit at Penn State. The two discuss how Diaz echoed similar but unrelated sentiments to what Head Coach James Franklin said earlier in the day.
Next, the pair gave their thoughts on what Offensive Coordinator Mike Yurcich had to say about his side of the ball in 2021. First, Yurcich took ownership of the situation and answered questions about the running game, his system, and more. Next, T-Frank and Bauer talked about the moments that stood out to them, including an illuminating answers at the end of the press conference.
Bauer and T-Frank dove into the quarterback conversation and what sixth-year senior Sean Clifford can provide for the young players that just joined his room in five-star quarterback Drew Allar and three-star Beau Pribula. How can Clifford help bridge the gap beyond his play? Can the embattled signal-caller raise his game with one final year at Penn State? Bauer and T-Frank discuss that and more.
Finally, they share the interesting conversations they had with individual players throughout the day with the audience. Those players include running back Noah Cain, right tackle Caedan Wallace, and safeties Keaton Ellis and Ji’Ayir Brown.
Cain discussed his health in 2021 and the issues in the running game that held the Penn State offense back. Were there issues that went deeper than just missed blocks or wrong reads? Bauer reads between the lines with Cain’s answer to try and find the truth. Meanwhile, Wallace discussed his development at right tackle and some of the offensive line’s struggles in 2021. He also gave an unexpected answer to a question that raised T-Frank’s attention.
They wrap up with a discussion about the fixes in the future for the offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Recap Penn State recruiting's biggest day with the BWI Live, Signing Day Special. Host Tom Hannifan takes you through the Penn State recruiting class with film analyst for Blue White Illustrated, Thomas Frank Carr. First, you'll also hear from On3 recruiting insider Ryan Snyder as he gives his thoughts on the class, the stories that defined it, and his thoughts on the prospects. Also, director for Scouting and Ranking for On3 Charles Power makes an appearance as well. Penn State recruiting signed one of the best classes under head coach James Franklin on Wednesday with two consensus five-star players in quarterback Drew Allar and running back Nick Singleton. They are joined by a slew of high-four star prospects including defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton, Kaden Saunders, Drew Shelton and others. What are the strengths of each prospect? Thomas Frank Carr breaks down their individual games, strengths and even areas where they can develop over time to become complete football players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State football signed a 23-person class during the first day of the early signing period on Wednesday. There are still plenty of areas to dissect and discuss, and today, host Thomas Frank Carr takes a look at the receivers.
There's one commonality among the four receivers that Penn State added to its roster in four-stars Kaden Saunders and Anthony Ivey, along with three-star prospects Omari Evans and Tyler Johnson; size. None of the players in this quartet stand above six feet tall, and none project as dominant, boundary receivers. T-Frank looks at the previous two receiving classes for Penn State to show just how stark of contrast this class is with the others. Was that by choice? Or was it a product of circumstance?
T-Frank asked receivers coach Tayler Stubblefield about that very topic yesterday and shares Stubblefield's response. Stubblefield provides T-Frank with an interesting lead to examine how the receiver's position has changed over time both at the college football and NFL level. T-Frank looks at the past several first rounds in the NFL Draft to show what Stubblefield is saying.
After that, he wraps up by looking ahead to what Ivey and Saunders bring to the table as the most college-ready prospects in the group this year. They have a similar, desirable skillset but lack one key element that they will have to make up for somehow. Without a player possessing dominant size, this group will have to be everything they seem to be for Penn State's offense to succeed.
Finally, T-Frank interviews the Director of Scouting and Ranking for On3, Charles Power. Power and T-Frank discuss the Penn State recruiting class in whole and part during the 15-minute taped interview from earlier this week.
They start with a broad view of the class, of which Power has a very favorable opinion. He also highly praises several individual players, including Drew Allar, Nick Singleton, and Dani Dennis-Sutton.
After discussing the class stars, T-Frank asks for some less-known players that Power thinks have a chance to overplay their rankings. They wrap up by discussing the future of On3 recruiting, RPM. JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual
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The Penn State football team is one more day closer to the early signing period, which will take place tomorrow for football programs around the country. On the eve of signing day, host Thomas Frank Carr brings reporter Greg Pickel on the BWI Daily Edition to get everyone up-to-date on some important news events this week.
First, Pickel and T-Frank discuss that former Lackawanna CC transfer Norval Black is no longer listed on the Penn State roster. Next, Greg fills T-Frank in on the formalities of that process and what is next for Black and Penn State. T-Frank then asks him what the process is like for football teams that have to deal with the constant shifting of the roster and how they handle the timing of such news.
From there, T-Frank asks Pickel to assess which positions Penn State will need to fill via the portal. Pickel gives his list with the caveat that some positional needs aren’t locked in. That’s because players currently on Penn State’s roster still need to make decisions regarding the NFL Draft.
Finally, Pickel updates T-Frank on a significant award that consensus five-star running back Nick Singleton won today. Singleton was recently named the Gatorade PA Player of the year with 1,311 yards and 24 total touchdowns. What other awards did he garner?
Next, T-Frank takes a deep dive into the film of Penn State’s top tackle prospect in Downingtown Wests’ Drew Shelton. After committing over a year ago, the 275-pound tackle prospect is a critical piece in the Class of 2022. What makes him so special? T-Frank shows his unique skills during T-Frank’s Film room.
The first area that T-Frank addresses is Shelton’s pad level. Where does he rank in terms of skills and ability to win leverage at the line of scrimmage? What does that do for his blocking ability?
Next, T-Frank shows just how dominant a run-blocker Shelton is and why it’s not just about his level of competition. From there, he addresses Shelton’s athleticism and wraps up by looking at the Penn State commit’s abilities as a pass protector.
After his evaluation, T-Frank discusses the Penn State offensive line class in 2022 and how Shelton fits into it. With three prospects listed as tackles, where will each end up? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Blue-White Illustrated reporters Ryan Snyder and Greg Pickel return to host another episode of the BWI Penn State recruiting podcast. The conversation begins with a look at some final things to know before the early signing period begins on Wednesday. Ryan shares the latest on offensive line commit Andre Roye, who officially visited USC last weekend. Do the Lions and their fans have to worry about Roye's National Letter of Intent ending up elsewhere? From there, the duo moves into Class of 2022 superlatives. The rundown includes potential instant impact picks, the most underrated players, leading man, best staff recruiters, and much more! Stay tuned to BlueWhiteIllustrated.com for extensive coverage of the early signing period. Check out our latest videos, too, by visiting youtube.com/bluewhiteillustraated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Monday, Penn State football got some expected news when backup quarterback Ta'Quan Roberson entered his name into the transfer portal. Roberson was passed this season by freshman quarterback Christian Veilleux, who is likely the team's primary backup going forward. That, coupled with the announcement Friday that sixth-year quarterback Sean Clifford will return for his final season, and the Penn State quarterback room is seemingly set.
Senior editor for Blue White Illustrated, Nate Bauer, joins the BWI Daily Edition to talk about Roberson and Penn State's previous 18 months at that position. Host Thomas Frank Carr asks Bauer to give the broader picture context to Roberson leaving, as well as the other three players who exited Happy Valley in the last year-and-a-half. Is there an issue with Franklin's handling of quarterbacks? T-Frank gives context to the conversation examining like-programs and their issues keeping quarterbacks on the roster.
Next, the pair discusses the future of the position at Penn State and how that may change in the next few days. Finally, Bauer warns fans of a new truth in college football; don't get comfortable.
T-Frank wraps up the conversation by giving his opinion on how fans should view the position in that context. Penn State will land two high-quality prospects during the early signing period in five-star passer Drew Allar and three-star quarterback Beau Pribula. Will both start? Should fans be happy? T-Frank explains that it's not about those players but something else.
The next portion of the show focuses on scouting former freshman quarterbacks in Beau Pribula. What should Penn State fans expect from the three-star prospect from southeastern PA? T-Frank shows examples of the senior's strengths and some areas of development based on Pribula's senior film.
He starts with Pribula's accuracy. Then, just how good is the York Central Panther's ability to put the ball where he wants it? T-Frank breaks down the Penn State commit's footwork, timing, and physical tools that affect this facet of his game.
Next, he transitions to the mental aspect of the future Penn State Nittany Lions game. Can Pribula read coverages? Does he have any advanced skills at the position? First, T-Frank provides specific examples of Pribula's mental and technical approach to football. Next, he shows how Pribula combines those previous facets to play under pressure.
After that, T-Frank explains what he saw in the York Central offense and shows what sort of system Pribula was operating. He does this to explain some of the possible constraints to evaluating a high school quarterback and offer some potential quirks to Pribula's game.
Finally, he looks at Pribula as a runner and a scrambler and wraps up his film evaluation by looking at the future Penn Stater's last completion in high school.
Plays like that have given rise to a common comparison to former Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley. But, does that comparison hold water in T-Frank's mind? He shares his thoughts and then concludes by offering his evaluation of just how high Pribula can rise in the college football ranks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State football found their next defensive coordinator on Saturday when they announced the hiring of former Miami head coach Manny Diaz. Penn State head coach James Franklin previously said that he was looking for a coach to run a similar defensive style to what former coordinator Brent Pry oversaw with the Nittany Lions.
Did he get that in Diaz? Film analyst and host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr gives a quick overview of what he has seen from Diaz's defenses on film. He provides the similarities between Pry and Diaz in terms of coaching. Do they run a similar system? What areas are the most similar?
Next, T-Frank tells you how Diaz built one of the most fearsome pass-rushing units in college football for several years in south Florida. While there are many similarities, T-Frank does point out the differences between the two coordinators. While there are some places that both Pry and Diaz align, one key area is different between the two in terms of coverage and play style.
Finally, T-Frank gives his thoughts on the quality of the hire and how Penn State responded to the college football landscape this offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State football has several high-profile players entering the 2022 NFL Draft this upcoming spring. To gauge where they stand in the draft landscape, host Thomas Frank Carr speaks with Anthony Treash of PFF to get his view on the matter.
However, before they get to the prospects, they look at Penn State's most critical player on offense, quarterback Sean Clifford. They discuss the season that Clifford put together, what stood out, and where he improved. They also discuss Clifford's future at Penn State and what Nittany Lions fans should expect if the senior returns for a sixth year. Finally, Treash leaves the conversation of quarterbacks with a glimmer of hope in his evaluation of 5-star prospect Drew Allar.
The first player they discuss is Penn State safety Jaquan Brisker. Treash and T-Frank discuss Brisker's season and what stood out about the safety's stellar play. Treash also says that Brisker has the essential ingredient that makes an NFL defensive back stand out from the rest. But does he also say that Brisker should be a high draft pick?
The next player they discuss is edge defender Arnold Ebiketie. Treash was very high on the former Temple Owl and his transition to Penn State this offseason. Did he live up to or exceed his expectations? Next, T-Frank and Treash discuss what makes Ebiketie so great as a rusher, and then Treash gives his draft stock projection. Finally, T-Frank asks Treash to rank the senior among the best edge prospects that Penn State has produced over the last several years. Where does he rank Ebikeite among Odafe Oweh and Yetur Gross-Matos?
They save possibly the most controversial prospect for last with receiver Jahan Dotson. The numbers for Dotson this year are outstanding, but did his PFF grade match? How do his physical skills weigh into his draft evaluation? T-Frank and Treash discuss Dotson's future, and Treash says that the senior receiver answered more questions than not this past season.
They end the show with a discussion about edge defender Jesse Luketa. The hybrid defender hasn't publicly decided what he plans to do this offseason, so Treash weighs in on what he thinks Luketa should do. How does he project as an NFL defender? What does the road through the NFL look like for Luketa if he declares now? Finally, T-Frank and Treash wrap up agreeing that developing in one key area could make Luketa a high-profile prospect in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State football has the opportunity to grow over the next month, with a January 1st Outback Bowl game against the Arkansas Razorbacks. With the ability to practice over the next three weeks, the Nittany Lions are focusing on player development of their underclassmen to help the team prepare for the future. So which players stick out to Senior Editor Nate Bauer? That’s what he and host Thomas Frank Carr discuss on the BWI Daily Edition. They start by focusing on the offensive players that Bauer highlighted this week.
Before getting to that, Bauer and T-Frank talk about Penn State redshirt senior Des Holmes and his decision to enter the transfer portal. While the news is not surprising, it provides an opportunity to look at the offensive line and the depth issues that Penn State experienced this year.
With the news of Holmes exiting Penn State via the portal, the offensive line is a natural entry point to the conversation about young players that need to develop. Freshman lineman Landon Tengwall played well in limited snaps at the end of the season, and he’s the first player T-Frank and Bauer highlight on the show. They discuss how Tengwall played, his potential fit on the offensive line, and the jigsaw puzzle of putting an offensive line together to get the best out of the group. His development and where Tengwall fits in the future will be crucial keys to understanding what Penn State’s offensive line will look like in 2022.
They also discuss one other name along the offensive line and what that player’s future might hold.
Next up is redshirt freshman receiver Malick Megia, who was instrumental in a win over Rutgers late in the season. With only a limited number of snaps and targets, what can you take away from his season? Is the arrow pointed up for Meiga? Bauer gives his thoughts on why you should. On the flip side, T-Frank provides a cautionary tale about extrapolating a small sample size into a complete player profile.
Next, the duo discusses the essential developmental underclassmen in quarterback Christian Veilleux. What should you take from his performance against Rutgers? Could Veilleux play in the bowl game? T-Frank and Bauer go back-and-forth on the topic of quarterback preparedness.
Finally, the conversation naturally develops into one about the future of the position and the real potential of Veilleux to play next season if Sean Clifford elects to return to the Nittany Lions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State football is searching for players to add to the team for 2022, not only in recruiting but also in the transfer portal. Penn State offered UNLV linebacker Jacoby Windmon a scholarship yesterday, so host Thomas Frank Carr took a look at his film and has a report for you on the BWI Daily Edition.
He starts with Windmon's big-picture numbers, such as tackles, stops, and total snaps, to give you an idea of how UNLV used him and how he performed. Some of those numbers are less than stellar and do not paint Windmon in the light that you expect from a player with several Power 5 offers. T-Frank adds context to the stats with his film review and explains the situations that Windmon was in during his time with the Rebels. Next, he gives a breakdown of the Louisiana native's strengths, weaknesses and how Windmon's game translates depending on the need a team has to recruit him.
Finally, T-Frank shows you Penn State's outlook at linebacker and why they search for a player with Windmon's profile. The depth and positional breakdown for Penn State dictate an uncertain future if both starters Ellis Brooks and Brandon Smith depart for the NFL this winter. How does Windmon fit? T-Frank gives his thoughts on the subject, specifically Penn State's scheme.
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Penn State continues to travel the country for week two of the December contract period.
After losing Brent Pry to Virginia Tech, recruiting assistant Kenny Sanders has replaced him out on the recruiting trail. James Franklin may be forced to add another assistant for the final few days, as talk surrounding Anthony Poindexter becoming the next head coach at Virginia continue to heat up.
How might all these changes impact the Class of 2022? Blue White Illustrated's Greg Pickel and Ryan Snyder discuss that in today's recruiting podcast.
UNLV linebacker Jacoby Windmon is also a popular topic among Penn State fans currently. On Monday, the Nittany Lions extended a scholarship offer to the second-team All-Mountain West linebacker. Windmon took a visit to Michigan State this past weekend, and now the Nittany Lions are trying to get him on campus before the dad period begins.
The pair also discuss a handful of new scholarship offers that have gone out in recent days. 2023 defensive lineman Joseph Mupoyi, from Archbishop Carroll, and wide receiver Lamar Patterson, from St. Frances, are both discussed. Mupoyi has been scouted by the Penn State staff all season. After his first year playing football, schools all across the country are now showing interest.
Finally, they wrap up the show discussing the upcoming PIAA state championship games in Hershey. Penn State has extended scholarship offers to over a dozen prospects playing in the six games. Ryan hits on the games he's planning to see, as well as which players stand out.
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More uncertainty clouds the future of the Penn State football defensive staff. Are the Nittany Lions done losing coaches? Head coach James Franklin and his staff are currently out on the road putting the finishing touches on the recruiting class of 2022. Yet safeties coach Anthony Poindexter emerged this week as one of, if not the leading candidate to be the next head coach at Virginia this weekend. So how can Penn State weather that storm on the recruiting trail? If Poindexter gets the job out of Happy Valley, will any other defensive coaches follow Pry or Poindexter?
While those are all questions to be answered over time, one thing is for sure, Penn State’s defense will be in flux when they face Arkansas in the Outback Bowl on New Years Day. That is what host Thomas Frank Carr focuses on during the BWI Daily edition to start the second week of the offseason.
Arkansas presents one of the more unique challenges that Penn State has seen this year from an offensive perspective, and T-Frank touches on some of the key names to know early in the process. He gives some stats and figures to know about the Arkansas offense and raises some concerns about Penn State’s ability to prepare if they lose too many more coaches.
After that brief overview of the upcoming bowl game, the show focuses on the 2022 recruiting class and five-start quarterback Drew Allar. T-Frank’s film room focuses on the senior from Medina, OH, and his development over time. T-Frank breaks down Allar’s footwork and how it has changed since his emergence on the scene in 2020 as a four-star prospect.
He shows that progression then focuses on some of the other details that show up in Allar’s film and his development in those areas. Those include:
Pre Snap diagnostics
Pocket movement and throwing off-platform
Arm Talent and strength
Deep accuracy
Throwing under pressure
T-Franks also weighs in on the biggest question that Penn State fans want to know; Could Allar start in 2022?
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News and rumors are already swirling around the Penn State football program in their first week this offseason. The Penn State coaching staff is out on the road recruiting for the next week and a half in a critical junction of the Class of 2022. On top of that, head coach James Franklin is also trying to navigate the competitive world of assistant coach hiring. After defensive coordinator Brent Pry left earlier this week to assume the head coach role at Virginia Tech, Franklin has presumably been hard at work finding his replacement.
Bauer emphasizes that there is no firm news coming from the Lasch building on the state of the coaching search. Still, he joins the show to share what he’s found when researching possible candidates to replace Pry. The complete list is also available in his article from earlier in the week, but he and host Thomas Frank Carr discuss the most intriguing names he found. They also discuss the machinations behind the scenes to secure a new coordinator.
One name of particular interest to T-Frank is co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach Anthony Poindexter. Poindexter is a potential in-house candidate to replace Pry and a possible replacement for Virginia head coach Bronco Mendenhall. Poindexter was recently inducted into the school’s hall of fame and is a legend in the region. Can Franklin keep him in Happy Valley? Or will Penn State be searching for two defensive assistants this winter? T-Frank and Bauer discuss all of the factors that play into that decision and just how highly Franklin views poindexter.
After finishing up with possible moves around the staff, Bauer updates Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford’s future with the program. Is the door open for him to return? Or is Penn State moving on? First, he reveals that information, and then he and T-Frank discuss the merits of that decision by the team.
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The transfer portal has already heated up for the 2021-2022 offseason, with hundreds of football players entering their name, looking for a new home. So with all of that information, how can you know which players are essential? Host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, sifted through the names and positions and came up with a list of players that he thinks are good players and fit Penn State.
He starts by first giving you his observations of the type of players that Penn State has recruited in the transfer portal. They've broken down into two groups of players with a common thread of a valid reason to leave their old program but different age and recruitment profiles otherwise. He also cautions that Penn State has only been active in the portal for one year, so the information about how Penn State operates is a minimal sample size.
Despite that, it's the best information at hand. It's also what the flashlight T-Frank used when plumbing the depths of the portal for players he thinks are both good at football and fit for Penn State. His list breaks into two groups, players that are good but don't quite fit for one reason or another and good fits that he's keeping an eye on.
The first list includes former Duke wide receiver, Jake Bobo. T-Frank thinks Bobo is a good football player and would fit Penn State well from his portal criteria and a cultural perspective. Still, some problems keep him from being a perfect fit. T-Frank explains and gets into his thoughts about the receiver position going forward.
The next player is former FIU left tackle MIles Frazier. Frazier started one year for the Golden Panthers before entering his name in the portal. He doesn't fit some of the critical criteria from Penn State's previous portal activity. Still, T-Frank thinks Frazier is a good football player that will be productive in the future. He's also good at one essential facet of football that Penn State lacks.
His following list of players fit all of the criteria in his search parameters and are good players. First, he mentions a former four-star defensive lineman from Vanderbilt, Marcus Bradley. T-Frank tells Bradley's story, rife with comically lousy timing for the former Maryland native. While Bradley has more than his fair share of concerns, T-Frank provides context to a turbulent first year on campus with the Commodores.
Next, he shines the spotlight on former UCF quarterback Dillion Gabriel. Fans may be familiar with Gabriel's play with Central Florida, but he gives a quick scouting report on Gabriel for those who aren't. The Hawaii native has skills that not only fit offensive coordinator Mike Yurchich's offense but should also remind Penn State fans of a former Penn State quarterback.
According to T-Frank, former LSU quarterback Myles Brennan is the last player and the best fit. Brennan is a nearly perfect fit for the Nittany Lions. His story in Baton Rouge is rife with bad luck and injuries that have stalled and delayed his career. If Penn State is interested in a quarterback this offseason, T-Frank explains why Brennan would be the guy he would target.
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Penn State football is heading into the final two weeks before the early signing period and trying to secure their class. But when news broke on Monday that Notre Dame Head Coach Brian Kelly was leaving the Fighting Irish to head south to LSU, things changed. Head coach James Franklin and the Nittany Lions are routinely in heated recruiting battles with Notre Dame, and there are a handful of commits in the Class of 2022 that have offers from Penn State.
Host Thomas Frank Carr gives you that list and the names on that tally that Penn State is targeting. After he goes through which players Penn State is pursuing, he gives you an overview of the most notable ones and what they bring to the table as football players. As it happens, two of them are offensive linemen, and it's a great time to bring up Phil Tratuwein's efforts to change his unit through recruiting. One key element has been present in most of the recruits Trautwein has gotten a verbal commitment from in '22, and '23 and the players mentioned on the show are no different.
After looking at those players and explaining what other movement on Penn State's scholarship list has happened, he moves into some questions submitted on Twitter. He gives an open invitation for questions and topics of discussion on the BWI Daily Edition for the offseason. If you'd like to submit questions, either sign up to be a member of Blue White Illustrated and ask a question on The Lions Den message board, or tweet @ThomasFrankCarr.
The topics discussed are: -Should PJ Mustipher come back for one more season? Or was being named to the All-Big Ten Coaches' second team do enough for his draft stock? T-Frank wades through the murky water of that decision where there isn't an excellent answer for Mustipher. But, he also asks for caution and perspective if Mustipher does decide to return to Happy Valley for an essential reason.
-Should Penn State target Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord in the transfer portal if he enters his name? T-Frank gives some reasons on both sides.
-What is more important for Penn State to look for in a transfer portal quarterback? Scheme fit or raw talent? What about a recruit? T-Frank breaks those down separately because the answer is very different in each case.
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Penn State's coaching staff is out on the road recruiting this week and next. Locking up the majority of those who have already committed remains their key focus, but with coaching changes happening across the country, that could have an impact on any potential additions down the stretch.
Of course, the Nittany Lions already lost a key member of their staff, too. On Tuesday it was announced that defensive coordinator Brent Pry would become the new head coach at Virginia Tech, which means Franklin has to replace a very important member of his staff now.
On Tuesday's episode of the Blue White Illustrated recruiting podcast, Greg Pickel and Ryan Snyder get into the impact of Pry leaving and what it may mean moving forward. Pry has already made two hires for his staff at Tech, which could provide some insight on who he'll target, if anyone, from Penn State's staff.
Penn State also lost a member of its 2022 class on Tuesday in offensive lineman Spencer Rolland. Ryan and Greg discuss the impact of that decision and how his scholarship could potentially be used elsewhere. With 25 high school players still committed, potential outgoings from Penn State's roster will have a big impact.
They wrap up the show then with some of the more interesting visits that Penn State has done over the past couple of days. DT Zane Durant was one of the first visits they took after the contact period began on Sunday. They get into the implications of that, plus some notable players that Mike Yurcich is planning to see.
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News broke early Tuesday that Penn State defensive coordinator Brent Pry would be named the next head coach at Virginia Tech. Reporter for Blue White Illustrated, Greg Pickel, and host Thomas Frank Carr discuss the news and how it affects Penn State heading into the 2021-2022 offseason.
Before getting to the Penn State side of things, Pickel briefly discusses his time covering Pry as a defensive coordinator and gives his opinion on the job he did at Penn State. Next, they discuss the situation from Pry's perspective and how Pickel saw this situation break down for Pry this offseason with so many coaching vacancies open up in the mid-Atlantic region. He also gives his thoughts on how Pry will fit in at Virginia Tech and whether Pry is a good hire for the Hokies. Also, Pickel recalls a moment speaking with Pry back in 2016 that is relevant to the discussion now. Next, Pickel discusses how Pry kept his viewed coaching opportunities during his time at Penn State. Finally, he shares the timeline of how all of this news came together.
Next, they discuss how Pry's leaving will affect the recruiting process for Penn State, with only a few weeks left until the early signing period. Pickel says that while Pry is an essential piece of the puzzle at Penn State, he doesn't think it will affect Penn State's recruiting in a significant way. First, he tells you why and how Penn State sets up its recruiting process. T-Frank then asks specific players on the defensive side of the ball who might be more affected by this news. Four-star linebacker Abdul Carter is committed to the program, while fellow four-star linebacker Jaishawn Barham is considering doing the same. Are either of them at risk considering that Pry is also the linebackers coach? Pickel weighs in.
However, Pry isn't the only coach on the move for Penn State this offseason. Could he pluck one of his former assistants to join him in Blacksburg? T-Frank and Greg discuss which coaches make the most sense for Pry and might leave for a higher position on the defense. They also consider which coaches Penn State would fight to keep on the staff if there was a conflict. This conversation then spins off into assessing some of the other assistants on defense and how well they've performed during their time at Penn State.
With that in mind, they discuss which coaches could fill the role internally for head coach James Franklin, with the two apparent candidates being cornerbacks coach Terry Smith and safeties coach Anthony Poindexter. They weigh the merits of each coach taking a more prominent role on the defensive side of the ball. If no one gets promoted, how does that affect the staff? How would an outside hire shake up the staff anyway? T-Frank and Pickel discuss.
They look at the coaching contact period going on right now and how Pry's departure affects how Penn State handles their in-home visits with recruits in the Class of 2022. How will they cover his territory, and how will they deal with the news talking to players in person? Finally, they finish the show considering players who might leave the program to follow Pry to Virginia Tech via the transfer portal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The 2022 offseason kicked up a notch on Monday when former five-star quarterback from the class of 2019 Spencer Rattler declared his intentions to enter the transfer portal. Penn State football is in need of fresh blood at the position and will be looking for a player at that position this offseason. So host of the Blue White Illustrated Daily Edition Thomas Frank Carr takes a look at all of the factors that go into how Penn State recruits in the portal and if Rattler would be a fit for James Franklin in the program and Mike Yurcich on the football field.
Before getting into Rattler, T-Frank brings up head coach James Franklin's comments about the transfer portal and how he likes to conduct business in regards to college football's version of free agency. Based on those comments, T-Frank brings up a timeline of when Penn State fans should expect to hear something if the Nittany Lions coaching staff were interested in the former Oklahoma quarterback.
The next area T-Frank examines is cultural fit. Does Spencer Rattler the person fit Penn State's program under Franklin? T-Frank cites comments about Rattler's maturity off the field, while also doing his best to put those comments in perspective based on where most of them originate from. He borrows some quotes from ESPN and ABC commentator Kirk Herbstriet to illustrate the concern about Rattler's maturity and how that may affect his playing style. Does that sort of player, who creates big plays but also big problems, work for Penn State offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich? T-Frank gives his thoughts.
From there he takes a look at the timeline with Rattler at Oklahoma that includes two benching's in two seasons, but also includes incredible production in 2020. T-Frank gives touchdown to interception ratios from both seasons that led to his departure from Oklahoma and some unsettling metrics from PFF that he thinks speak to an unstable playing style. After that he makes the case for Rattler's talent and his ability to change games with prolific, big-play ability.
Finally he takes a look at one final, key piece of the puzzle, familiarity. Did Yurcich or Franklin recruit Rattler? Is there an obvious and common link between the program and the player? T-Frank shares why this is important to understanding the process by which Franklin operates the transfer portal. With all oft that information in hand, T-Frank gives you his final verdict about whether or not Rattler is a fit for the Nittany Lions. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code 20PSU at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Penn State football team lost 30-27 on Saturday to Michigan State amidst a snowstorm. The loss concludes a second-half slide for head coach James Franklin's squad that started 5-0 but only won two games the rest of the way. Not only that, but those two wins came against Big Ten East basement dwellers Maryland and Rutgers.
What should you make of Saturday's loss? What about the season? Join the BWI Live Monday recap crew as they discuss the game, season, and context of Penn State's 7-5 record. Host Thomas Frank Carr interviews senior Editor Nate Bauer and reporter David Eckert to get their thoughts on the situation. The trio also takes your questions and looks ahead to what is next for the team.
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Penn State fell to Michigan State 30-27 on a snowy day in East Lansing to finish the 2021 regular season 7-5. Host of the BWI Daily Edition Thomas Frank Carr is joined by host of the Paydirt Podcast Tom Hannifan to break down the game and what it means for Penn State in the bigger picture.
T-Frank and Tom discuss exactly how the weather affects players' ability to perform as well as what challenges the Penn State team has that Michigan State did not in terms of playing style. They also take a look at how the season and the loss measure up to James Franklin's 75-million dollar contract extension.
Tom and T-Frank also look ahead to what is next for Penn State football and how Franklin, the University and the program can rebound from back-to-back sub-par seasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Penn State football team enters their final game of the regular season on Saturday against Michigan State with postseason implications on the line not only for the Nittany Lions but the rest of the Big Ten. So what happens if Penn State wins? Which bowl are they likely to be attending? What if they lose? Host Thomas Frank Carr, reporter Greg Pickel and recruiting insider Ryan Snyder give you their insight into how it can all shake out for head coach James Franklin's squad. They list three of the most likely bowl games in order of probability and discuss the merits of each.
They start by discussing how the selection process works and the current situation for Penn State heading into the game on Saturday. Pickel says that it's not just the win-loss record that decides and explains the politics behind bowl season. With all of that in mind, they discuss the first bowl game, The Music City Bowl. T-Frank takes you through the details of the game when Penn State fans can expect to watch the Nittany Lions on TV and then asks the guys to fill him in on the possible opponents. The game has some exciting storylines with its potential SEC opponents.
The next game is the Las Vegas Bowl. This particular game has some challenges for Penn State fans based on when it's played, but it's a wonderful holiday getaway location, as Snyder points out. The PAC 12 contest also has some unique advantages for Penn State, according to Snyder.
According to Snyder and Pickel, the final bowl viable bowl is an outside shot, but the Outback Bowl is still in play for Penn State. While they previously discussed the machinations necessary for each bowl, the Outback Bowl presents an interesting situation for the Big Ten for Penn State to reach a Florida destination.
During the show, they also break down the race for the Big 10 East and Big Ten Championship game and how they believe that will play out.
Once they close the bowl portion of the show, the trio gets into Ryan Snyder's Best Bets for the last time in the college football regular season.
This week's list, with guest sharp Greg Pickel includes:
ALABAMA (-19) AT AUBURN OREGON STATE AT OREGON (-7) WISCONSIN (-7) AT MINNESOTA OKLAHOMA AT OKLAHOMA STATE (-4) PENN STATE (-1) AT MICHIGAN STATE
As always, they close the show with a preview of Penn State's game on Saturday. Then, they get into some details about what they expect from Penn State and Michigan State on Saturday.
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On Wednesday, Penn State Football held its final open practice of the regular season, and senior editor Nate Bauer joins host Thomas Frank Carr to share what he saw and heard. They also discuss what head coach James Franklin said after practice about their health heading into Michigan State. It's also Franklin's first time addressing the media since announcing his 10-year contract extension, so Bauer shares what Franklin said and his interpretation of it. Finally, they wrap up with a conversation about Michigan State and what they see in the game coming up this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Wednesday, Penn State football had its first transfer of the upcoming offseason when former four-star safety Tyler Rudolph entered his name into the transfer portal. Host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, looks at the impact of Rudolph's exit on the safety position and how the transfer portal affects mid-level programs in college football.
He starts by setting a baseline of how Penn State head coach James Franklin prefers to deal with the portal from an influx and exit standpoint. Then, he plays Franklin's comments to BWI's Nate Bauer during this week's Tuesday press conference. Finally, Franklin explains how recruiting, transfers and the NFL make the situations challenging to predict.
After that, T-Frank addresses the reason that Rudolph is likely exiting the program; playing time. He shows just how little the redshirt sophomore has gotten since the start of the season based on the expectations set by the staff and his progress this summer. Rudolph has likely been jumped on the depth chart by a younger player, but T-Frank doesn't think that necessarily means that the Connecticut native would be stuck there heading into 2022.
T-Frank also thinks this announcement signals the conclusion of one other situation for 2022 at the position.
The transfer portal presents the real issue for programs that recruit multiple four-star players at one position each year. First, T-Frank explains how it puts pressure on younger players that did not exist before. Then, he lists the likely players that will have to contribute going forward and how razor-thin the margin of error is for the safety group as it stands.
He wraps up by exploring all the possible options to add depth to the position outside of the portal. Finally, he gives the notable players on roster and the players incoming in the class of 2022.
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On Tuesday, Penn State University made a significant investment when the Board of Trustees agreed to a 10-year contract extension of football coach James Franklin. But, outside of the numbers, what does that mean for the trajectory of Penn State football? Host Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor of Blue White Illustrated Nate Bauer discuss just that.
T-Frank and Bauer focus on a portion of the press release issued by Penn State for the majority of the podcast. It reads,
"...we've been able to create a roadmap of the resources needed to address academic support, community outreach, Name, Image and Likeness (NIL), facility improvements, student-athlete housing, technology upgrades, recruiting, training table and more."
T-Frank starts by asking Bauer what each of those individual areas means to him and what projects may be implemented sooner rather than later. Bauer thinks an intentional list of items shows how this contract and Franklin's visions go just beyond facilities upgrades.
With the landscape of modern college football such as it is, T-Frank asks Bauer if there's a future for Penn State that is competitive but doesn't include over-building of facilities and luxury.
T-Frank also lists some facts and figures about the Penn State head coach, including his recruiting resume, bowl record, NFL players, and recent win-loss record. Finally, he asks the question many Penn State fans have afterward; Is Franklin worth this investment?
With all of the talk about investments, competition, and pushing Penn State into the future, T-Frank and Nate wrap up with a conversation about where this moment fits in Penn State football history.
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While Penn State fans wait to hear the outcome of a Board of Trustees meeting that's expected to confirm a contract extension for James Franklin this afternoon, there's still plenty to recap over the past week on the recruiting trail. The big news this week is the updated On300, which saw two Penn State commits, QB Drew Allar and RB Nick Singleton, earn a five-star rating. Hosts Greg Pickel and Ryan Snyder get into their rise, especially Allar, who has jumped from outside the top 15 at his position to the No. 1 quarterback in just 11 months. The list also includes top Penn State prospects like DE Dani Dennis-Sutton, LB Abdul Carter, RB Kaytron Allen, CB Cam Miller and Saf. KJ Winston, among others. Ryan and Greg get into some of the reasons they're ranked where they are. Ryan also feels as if future Penn State WR Kaden Saunders, who's down at No. 231 overall, needs to be someone On3 looks at closely when he participates in the Under Armour All-America game in January. The pair finish up the podcast discussing a few notable recruits who attended the game against Rutgers this past Saturday. Notable names include Saf. Dakaari Nelson, OL Sam Pendleton and LB Kamar Archie.
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While the headlines are about true freshman quarterback Christian Veilleux this week, he wasn't the only true freshman to play on Saturday. Landon Tengwall, a four-star prospect in the Class of 2020, made his collegiate debut as well and, according to host Thomas Frank Carr, stood out.
Tengwall didn't start the game, but after starting tackle Caedan Wallace exited midway through the first quarter with illness, Tengwall was inserted at the most challenging position on the offensive line.
T-Frank looked at the film and was impressed with the physical aspects of Tengwall's performance and the mental ones. He provides the data to back up what he saw on film as a pass protector and explains just how hard that is to do. He also explains how Rutgers was trying to confuse the young tackle and the rest of the reshuffled offensive line and how it didn't work.
It's not just the fact that Tengwall was solid protecting Veilleux. He made a significant difference in the run game as well. T-Frank breaks down the techniques that the Maryland native used to his advantage and just how well he performed at them.
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The Penn State football team put together one of their most complete efforts of the season, shutting out Rutgers 28-0 on Senior Day. The team was led, not by fifth-year quarterback Sean Clifford in what might have been his final action at Beaver Stadium, but instead by true freshman Christian Veilleux. So how did Penn State go about generating their most explosive offense of the season with a freshman? Host Thomas Frank Carr, senior editor Nate Bauer, and reporter Dave Eckert break down the game on the BWI Live: Monday Recap Show! They look at each position group, storyline, and significant moment from the game and give you their thoughts. They also take your questions and comments about the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On senior day it was a freshman that led the Penn State Nittany Lions to victory. Quarterback Christian Veilluex threw three touchdowns after coming in for an injured and ill Sean Clifford and performed admirably. Veilleux threw three touchdowns on the day and led Penn State to a 28-0 victory over Rutgers.
Host and film analyst for On3 Thomas Frank Carr is joined by Tom Hannifan of the Paydirt Podcast to break down the shutout victory for the Nittany Lions. They take questions from the audience and spend most of the show talking about the Veilleux's performance and trying to put it into context. They discuss each of the young quarterbacks touchdowns, his road to get to this point and what might happen going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We’re into the final stretch of the Penn State football season, and with that comes the early signing period in recruiting. With less than a month until the deadline, On3 recruiting insider Ryan Snyder joins host Thomas Frank Carr on the BWI Daily Edition to update the status of some final 2022 targets for the Nittany Lions.
They start with an update on four-star linebacker Jaishawn Barham, a 2022 prospect that Penn State fans have followed for quite some time. This week, Snyder has an update on the St. Francis Academy product that is the 149th player in the nation, according to On3. The ordinarily quiet Barham still isn’t talking, but there is a new development in his recruiting.
The Nittany Lions are still interested in adding another tackle to the class of 2022 as well. Snyder says that after the commitment of Aamil Wagner to Notre Dame, the focus has shifted to a different player, but not the one that Penn State had pursued in the days around Wagener’s commitment. T-Frank brings up the obvious issue of adding more players to this current class and asks how much getting a transfer lineman plays into the overall approach to the remaining scholarship spots Penn State is holding.
The last name to know this week is 2022 linebacker Moses Walker. The current Rutgers commit is someone that Snyder has learned more about in recent weeks and tells T-Frank what the updated situation is with the Erasmus Hall four-star defender.
With less than a month remaining, T-Frank asks Snyder how confident he is that Penn State can get the Class of 2022 to the finish line of the early signing period in December. Earlier this week on the recruiting podcast, Snyder noted that Kaytron Allen took an official visit to Florida State. He gives context to that again on the show.
After that, they move on to the Class of 2023 and some key names in that group. Snyder wrote an article recently about Life Christian Academy offensive lineman Joshua Miller, so he fills the audience in on what he learned. The four-start lineman at On3 opened up about just how close he was to committing early this month and to which school.
Another high-priority target in the class of 2023 will make an announcement early next month, and Snyder gives his impressions of what Rodney Gallagher will have to say at that time. The four-star two-sport athlete isn’t expected to commit for several important reasons that Snyder highlights, but he does paint a good light for Penn State when it comes to the top-100 player in the class of 2023.
They wrap up the recruiting section of the show discussing the recruit list for the final home game of the 2021 season against Rutgers. Snyder notes that it won’t be a list heavy with key names, but several players, including 2024 athlete Quinton Martin, are necessary to watch. He says he’s gotten high praise for the Pittsburgh athlete from his sources and should be a name for Penn State fans to know.
Finally, Ryan Snyder’s Best Bets returns with a 37-27 record. Here are the games for this week:
VANDERBILT AT OLE MISS (-36.5) VIRGINIA AT PITT (-14.5) UCLA (-3) AT USC SDSU (-10.5) AT UNLV RUTGERS AT PENN STATE (-17)
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Penn State football held their open practice yesterday, and senior editor Nate Bauer is back for his weekly chat to discuss what he saw and heard. He joins host Thomas Frank Carr to discuss what they saw from the players and what head coach James Franklin said after practice to the media.
They start with the issues along the offensive line that Penn State is dealing with this week. Three players, tackles Rasheed Walker, Caedan Wallace, and center Mike Miranda, were all absent from Wednesday night’s open availability. Franklin said that they are among several players with a non-COVID flu. So who stepped in for them in practice, and how did they look? T-Frank and Bauer discuss.
Franklin delivered another new piece of information yesterday that freshman quarterback Christian Veilleux has overtaken Ta’Quan Roberson for the backup quarterback position in the past few weeks. Nate doesn’t think the information is relevant to this weekend or the rest of the season, but T-Frank tries to put it into a context that matters going forward. He contends that it’s a positive sign from a specific aspect that bodes well for Veilleux next season.
A reporter brought up Penn State facilities and program health on Wednesday night, so T-Frank and Bauer dig into the topic one more time. Franklin’s latest comment piqued T-Frank’s interest, so he asked Bauer to elaborate on what Franklin meant.
After a lengthy discussion about the program’s trajectory and where it stands in college football, they switch gears and answer questions submitted by listeners on Twitter. The topics they discuss include:
Is there hope for improved quarterback play next season?
Is there a specific list of projects that Nate and T-Frank can identify to make Penn State a relevant football program?
How should fans feel about the 2021 season, given where it started, how it went, and where it’s ending?
What goes wrong when Sean Clifford holds on to the ball?
Should Penn State be more aggressive in the transfer portal for receiver depth going forward?
What improvements and strides have been made that fans don’t see?
Why is the nature of being a fan so torturous?
Finally, T-Frank wraps up the show with a quick preview of what he’s seen of Rutgers on film and what their identity can tell him about how the game plays out. Only one facet of the Scarlet KNight’s offensive attack interests him, and he says it might play a factor on Saturday. However, despite his best efforts, one key piece of information is missing to give an accurate projection.
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Penn State football hosts Rutgers for their final home game of the 2021 regular season on Saturday. To get you ready, Thomas Frank Carr, host of the BWI Daily Edition, brings on James Kratch of NJ.com to preview the game from the Scarlett Knights perspective.
They start with the well-known ties of former Penn State assistant coach Greg Schiano coming back to Penn State for the first time as a head coach. T-Frank asks Kratch about how Schiano handles those emotions and feelings this week as he prepares for the game.
After that, they start with the running game for Rutgers, which features an interesting statistic that T-Frank found this week. First, Kratch explains why so many players for the Scarlett Knights have touched the ball on offense. Then, they discuss how vital that facet of the game has been and just how inconsistent it’s been.
A crucial part of the rushing attack is quarterback Noah Vedral, one of the more prolific rushing quarterbacks in the Big Ten. T-Frank asks how important Vedral is to that part of Rutgers’ offense, and Krtach explains that it’s a complicated situation.
Next, they move on to the passing attack. The Rutgers and Penn State offenses share one particular commonality, according to T-Frank. Kratch explains why Rutgers struggles to move the ball through the air and compensate for lack of quality pass protection.
From there, they move on to a large picture of the program so that Penn State fans have an idea of what Schiano is building in New Jersey. T-Frank asks how the team is using the transfer portal, ties to the state, and recruiting the east coast to battle the other titans of the division. Kratch tells him that Schiano is doing better than his predecessors in one key area but still lags in others.
From there, they move no to the defense and how they’ve performed this season. T-Frank has noticed on film how Schiano may want to play differently than he needs to win games. So he asks Kratch to fill him in on how the Scarlett Knight’s leader is building the defense and what he wants their identity to be.
A prominent part of the Rutgers plan is to stop the run. T-Frank highlights nose tackle Julius Turner as a player that stood out to him and found out his story from Kratch. They also go over the injury situation at linebacker and how that might dictate a personnel switch this weekend.
Finally, they wrap up looking at the key elements that will determine the game on Saturday. Kratch also explains this game is a benchmark for Rutgers and its fans, outside of just a win that will make the team bowl eligible. T-Frank wraps up by asking for keys to the game.
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It’s senior day on Saturday at Beaver Stadium for the Penn State football team. Typically this has been a time to celebrate outgoing classes and reflect on their accomplishments as they head on to the next chapter of their lives. But, is that the case anymore?
On the BWI Daily Edition, host Thomas Frank Carr looks at the senior class and precisely two members in it as to whether or not they should return for their extra year of eligibility. First, senior tackle PJ Mustipher exited in early October with a season-ending injury. Should he come back for one more season to put tape on film for NFL scouts? T-Frank weighs the pros and cons of Mustipher’s upcoming decision.
T-Frank spends the bulk of the first segment considering the future of signal-caller Sean Clifford. The fifth-year senior could come back for a future season, but does that do him any good for his NFL future? On the flip side, does Penn State want him back? Finally, would it be good for the team and fans to have Clifford under center in 2022? T-Frank looks at some key factors that would determine Clifford’s success based on his performance this season and some stark contrasts in critical metrics.
He also plays some comments from James Franklin about players that will directly impact that situation in the future.
Next, T-Frank checks in with basketball reporter Dave Eckert about the Penn State Hoops team and their upset loss on the road to UMass Monday night. He gets the scoop on what happened, why Penn State struggled, and what it means for the team going forward.
They also discuss the program as a whole under first-year coach Micah Shrewsberry and what casual fans need to know as the season ramps up at the Bryce Jordan Center.
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Blue-White Illustrated hosts Ryan Snyder and Greg Pickel are back with the latest Penn State recruiting podcast.
On this week's show, Ryan and Greg discuss the status of four-star running back Kayton Allen and defensive lineman Zane Durant after both prospects took visits to other schools recently.
From there, the two recap the Michigan visitor list and preview the Rutgers game, which marks the final chance for the Lions to host prospects at Beaver Stadium for a game this season.
They also discuss James Franklin's status and how the wild coaching carousel will impact recruiting across the country.
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The Penn State football team lost 21-17 this weekend in another dud performance from the Penn State offense. So what has happened to the ordinarily high-flying squad under head coach James Franklin? Is it the new coaching staff or something else?
Host Thomas Frank Carr takes you through the moments and stories off the field that all led up a 4th-and-2 pass to Cam Sullivan-Brown to end the game. He argues that James Franklin the recruiter has let down James Franklin the coach, not the other way around.
The story's first and most crucial element is that James Franklin has not adapted and adopted the transfer portal. As a result, while players and talent have left the program, the influx of players has been drastically lower. While some teams can offset this in recruiting, T-Frank argues that Penn State is not one of them for one key reason.
He also addressed the issue of coaching stability on the offensive side of the ball since 2018. While most people who follow the program point to the offensive coordinator position as the reason for lack of success, T-Frank highlights the issues among the positional coaches. Just how much of a mess has the receiver coach position been? T-Frank explains.
From there, he addresses the recruiting aspect of Penn State's problems and how the portal, turnover, and other factors played into a brief talent dip. He also points out why recruiting alone cannot solve the problems the portal creates.
Finally, he points out just how cyclical the issues at Penn State can become if Franklin and his staff begin to lose too many games.
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Penn State lost their fourth game of the season on Saturday, this time 21-17 to Michigan. The Nittany Lions were able to move the ball, but could not find the end zone, with 86 plays but going 3-4 in the red zone with two field goals.
What went into the loss? What does this mean for the program going forward? Listen to the BWI Live Monday recap show with host Thomas Frank Carr. He's joined by senior editor Nate Bauer and writer Dave Eckert to give you their reactions to the game.
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Penn State faced Michigan in a highly-anticipated showdown in the Big Ten East Saturday at Beaver Stadium. Unfortunately for the Nittany Lions, they weren’t able to pull off the upset.
After going down 14-6 in the third quarter, Penn State managed to tie the game 14-14 following a Sean Clifford to Tyler Warren touchdown and a Jahan Dotson two-point conversion. The Nittany Lions then got a fumble recovery on the following drive deep in Michigan territory following an Arnold Ebiketie sack. However, they could only get a field goal out of it, leaving the door open for Jim Harbaugh’s squad.
Michigan TE Erick All made them pay with a 47-yard touchdown on 2nd and 9. The Nittany Lions then went four-and-out and were unable to stop Michigan from getting a first down.
Penn State is now 6-4 on the season with Senior Day set for next Saturday at Beaver Stadium. Host Thomas Frank Carr takes you through the key moments in the game, his thoughts on individual performances, and takes questions from the audience.
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A packed Friday edition of the BWI Daily is now live.
Host Thomas Frank Carr is joined not by Ryan Snyder this week but instead by his colleague, Blue-White Illustrated report Greg Pickel.
T-Frank and Greg start the show by looking at a big surprise in the recruiting world from Thursday. Ohio four-star tackle Aamil Wagner picked not Kentucky or Penn State but instead Notre Dame. How did that come to be, and what does it mean for the Lions? Greg also shares his amazement at the fact that a surprise decision can still take place in 2021.
From there, the pair dive into a conversation about the state of the Penn State offensive line moving forward. T-Frank notes that there are a few offensive tackle commits in the PSU Class of 2022 and the Lions seemingly want to add another still with how Ryan has been talking about Penn State’s interest in Julian Armella. Does loading up at that spot make sense? T-Frank and Greg discuss the pros and cons.
Next, key questions are asked: What is the timeline for ‘help’ arriving on the offensive line? Who are some young guys on the offensive line that could make a move next season and become contributors if not starters? Transfers have to be part of the equation now too, right? Beyond the offensive line, what positions are the easiest to get in the transfer portal, and which should be prioritized? T-Frank and Greg answer them one by one while trying to assess how things could look in the future.
The show then moves away from recruiting and into a College Football Playoff rankings discussion. Is it shocking that Penn State was not ranked by the committee for a second-straight week? Does it matter? And what issues do T-Frank and Greg have with the committee? T-Frank calls it a Because we said so” group and explains why.
Finally, they end the week with Greg filling in for Ryan Snyder's Best Bets. You can see them below. The pair also goes in-depth on the Penn State-Michigan matchup. What must the Lions do to say in it? Why does Greg think the Wolverines could win by a touchdown? And, what are some key matchups to watch?
It's all addressed in the final BWI Daily edition of the week. Stay tuned to bluewhiteillustated.com and youtube.com/bluewhiteillustrated for continuing coverage of Penn State-Michigan plus the BWI Live postgame show with T-Frank!
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CINCINNATI AT SOUTH FLORIDA (+23.5) WYOMING (+14) AT BOISE STATE HAWAII (-3.5) AT UNLV AIR FORCE (-2.5) AT COLORADO STATE GEORGIA AT TENNESSEE (+20) ARIZONA STATE AT WASHINGTON (+6.5) MICHIGAN (-1.5) AT PENN STATE
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Penn State football held open practice yesterday, and senior editor of Blue White Illustrated Nate Bauer joins the BWI Daily Edition to fill you in on what he saw. Host Thomas Frank Carr joins him to discuss their observations from open practice and what head coach James Franklin said after practice. From his perspective, Bauer thought that one particular position group was sharp on Wednesday night, which has been the case for several weeks now. T-Frank focused on the offensive and defensive lines during the open period and came away with some distinct impressions. He noticed what they were working on and how offensive line coach Phil Trautwein was coaching his players. Next, they have a lengthy discussion about the running game and the running backs for Penn State. After practice, James Franklin was very clear about what he's looking for to separate one runner from the rest. With that in mind, T-Frank has a clear picture of what he thinks should happen going forward with the reps at that position. Next, he and Bauer talk about the pros and cons of the run game and how one or two runs can change the picture dramatically. After that, T-Frank introduces a new question segment on the show where he takes questions from fans submitted on Twitter.
The topics include: -Was the succession of offensive coordinators over the last four years due to financial limitations, or were they decisions by Franklin? -Does the Class of 2022 factor into whether or not James Franklin will leave Penn State this offseason? -A question about the NFL Draft -Sean Clifford's ability to run against Michigan Finally, they wrap up by previewing the game this Saturday. T-Frank brings up that both teams have a quality, veteran quarterback who doesn't make many mistakes. How will that affect how the opposing defenses call the game?
Bauer and T-Frank then discuss how things could play out in a game that features two very different play styles. From an offensive perspective, Michigan has the very thing that Penn State is lacking from its running game. So how does Penn State combat that? T-Frank has an idea. He also gives his thoughts on the Michigan offensive system, how funky it is, and how the offensive line plays within it. They wrap up the discussion by giving some predictions about the final score and how they think the game will play out.
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Penn State football faces Michigan in their second-to-last home game of the regular season on Saturday. So what do you know about the Wolverines? Clayton Sayfie of The Wolverine jones host Thomas Frank Carr to give an in-depth scouting report on Penn State's next opponent.
As always, they start on the offensive side of the ball, but unlike most shows, T-Frank begins up front with Jim Harbaugh. Facing a crossroads this offseason, Harbaugh made significant changes on that side of the ball, resulting in a much more effective offense in 2021. What did he change? Sayfie fills T-Frank in on the details and how they've changed the Michigan front.
They also go into how former Penn State assistant coach Josh Gattis' influenced the offense and blended the two philosophies. After that, they discuss some specific schemes that Penn State has struggled against historically and that Michigan has incorporated this season. Have they been effective? Sayfie gives an answer you might not expect.
Next, they talk about the stars of the Michigan offense, the running backs. Hassan Haskins and Blake Corum are two of the top-10 leading rushers in the Big Ten and have been dynamic this season. Yet after an injury, last week, will this duo be ready to go this weekend? Sayfie also describes the duo's playing style and how they work off of one another.
They shift their focus to the passing game, and T-Frank claims that quarterback Cade McNamara is the perfect quarterback for Jim Harbaugh. Does Sayfie agree? And what makes McNamara fit so well into the system?
That conversation evolves into the passing attack, which may be down several players this weekend, according to Sayfie. T-Frank then asks if this unit can be explosive enough to compliment the rest of the team.
After that, they shift to the defensive side of the ball to discuss the changes under new defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald. Macdonald was hired from the Baltimore Ravens this offseason and has changed the way the team plays dramatically. What are the most significant differences? Sayfie explains that the changes he has made have improved one unit drastically. At the same time, T-Frank gives his summation of that group.
Next, they discuss some of Macdonald's changes since the loss to Michigan State and how that might change things for the Wolverines this weekend.
Yet, the stars of the Michigan defense are along the defensive line. They talk about defensive ends David Ojabo and Aidan Hutchinson and just how good they have been this season. Sayfie also clues T-Frank into just how quickly Hutchinson has turned into an elite-level defender. His backstory is not what you'd think. After talking about the bookends of the defensive line, they discuss the rest of the front seven and how they complement those two players.
Finally, T-Frank asks Sayfie what matchups he thinks will decide the game.
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Penn State football faced Michigan on Saturday in one of the most anticipated home games of the season. After watching the film, looking up the data, and listening to experts, host Thomas Frank Carr has boiled the entire game down to just one key matchup. He believes how left tackle Rasheed Walker, right tackle Caedan Wallace and quarterback Sean Clifford handle the pass rush of Michigan edge rushers Aidan Hutchinson and David Ojabo will determine the outcome of the game on Saturday.
The path to victory for Michigan is clear. First and foremost, they need to win enough one-on-one battles on the edge of the pocket to force quarterback Sean Clifford to make a critical mistake. If they can disrupt the Nittany Lions' passing attack with quick pressures and sacks, Penn State does not have an effective means of moving the football.
On the flip side, the path to victory is much messier for head coach James Franklin's squad. T-Frank plays clips from Franklin's weekly press conference to give listeners the head coach's perspective and then deciphers what he means after that. He also provides context to the matchup by describing the types of players that Wallace and Walker have succeeded against this season. Does that match the playing style of the Wolverines?
T-Frank also gives key pass rushing and pass protection stats to back up his theory. Then he discusses different ways to neutralize the duo from Ann Arbor.
The wildcard in all of these paths to success for Penn State will be the play of Clifford. Has his game changed since his injury? T-Frank digs into the numbers about Clifford outside of his passing to find a dramatic shift in his playing style.
Finally, he wraps up by giving an edge to one group or the other based on the evidence.
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A new episode of the Blue-White Illustrated Penn State recruiting podcast is live!
Hosts Ryan Snyder and Greg Pickel focus on the Class of 2022 during the first half of this show. The pair discuss a commit who recently visited another school, share an overview of how solid the class is from a commitment standpoint overall, and review some top performances as high school football playoffs continue across the country. They close the first half of the show by discussing who the Nittany Lions are still targeting in the Class of 2022. What's the latest on Jaishawn Barham, Aamil Wagner, and other names to know?
During the second half of the show, Ryan and Greg focus on the visitors list for Saturday's matchup with Michigan. How does a Noon start change things? Who should fans expect? And are any players on commitment watch?
It's all covered in this edition of the Penn State recruiting podcast from Blue-White Illustrated.
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Penn State got their sixth win of the season on Saturday to make the team bowl eligible. Yet inconsistencies on offense continue to be a problem, and the team still cannot run the football. It's causing some fans to question whether or not head coach James Franklin got the wrong guy in offensive line coach Phil Trautwein.
Trautwein was hired in the winter of 2020 after Franklin decided not to renew the contract for then offensive line coach Matt Limegrover, who has been with the team for four seasons. Trautwein was brought in and regarded as an upgrade at the position as both a technical coach and a recruiter.
Thomas Frank Carr dives into Phil Tratuwein's resume before Penn State and finds that it's exceedingly short at his current position. He also looks at the situation that Tratuwein inherited both at Boston College and Penn State in 2020. Lastly, T-Frank tries to find a common link between all situations to form a conclusion on Tratuwein's coaching ability.
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The Penn State Football team pulled away late 31-14 over the Maryland Terrapins on Saturday. The BWI Live crew of Thomas Frank Carr, Nate Bauer and Dave Eckert discuss the game and what went into the Nittany Lions' victory. They talk about the season as a whole now that it is largely completed, and also answer questions from fans.
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Penn State got a critical win 31-14 over Maryland on Saturday in College Park. On3 film analyst Thomas Frank Carr breaks down the game and takes questions from the audience postgame.
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Penn State football may have stalled out on the field, but are they still making headway in recruiting? On3 recruiting insider Ryan Snyder joins the BWI Daily Edition to talk about just where the Nittany Lions stand in several vital areas.
A significant change to the show and Blue White Illustrated's recruiting coverage took place this week with our switch to On3, the newest recruiting site in high school and college sports. Host Thomas Frank Carr and Snyder talk about what you should expect from On3 and how they plan to take high school scouting and recruiting coverage to the next level.
One of the most significant changes that On3 is planning to bring to the table is the amount of information and interactive data that fans can access through their recruiting database. Snyder breaks down how many ways you can view a player in terms of historical perspective, high school prestige, and even which coaches are recruiting him.
They also cover how On3 is changing the way classes are ranked. The new system gives a real-time picture of where any given school projects to finish, not just where they rank at the moment. For example, On3 ranks Penn State differently in their overall team rankings than other sites. Snyder explains the difference and why he's been pushing for this type of ranking system for years now.
Next, they get into Snyder's recruiting hot boards for the 2023 class. He explains what they are and why he's tracking recruits this way instead of a full list of all of the offers that Penn State has sent out. He goes through the offensive hot boards and picks out some interesting nuggets from each article that are available at https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/.
That conversation turns at the offensive line. T-Frank wants to know why Penn State has so many linemen in the Class of 2022. Is it simply that there were a larger number of good players available? Or is this offensive line coach Phil Trautwein aggressively going after upgrades in his position group to change the depth chart drastically? Snyder and T-Frank give their thoughts and how the 2022 class is affected by 2023.
Snyder also says that he's seen the first evidence of the James Franklin rumors influencing recruiting this week.
They wrap up the recruiting portion of the show by discussing a mailbag question from Ryan's Friday feature. Which positions are the hardest to recruit? Which positional groups are the hardest to scout? Ryan spoke to several recruiters to get their thoughts on the question, and T-Frank gives his thoughts on the scouting aspect of the question.
Finally, they end the week with Ryan Snyder's Best Bets.
This week's action includes:
Utah (-9) at Stanford
Michigan State (-3) at Purdue
SMU (-4.5) at Memphis
Penn State (-10) at Maryland
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On Saturday, the Penn State Nittany Lions football team faces the Maryland Terrapins in a key game for both teams.
The winner will climb to .500 in conference play, while the other will sink into the basement of the Big Ten East.
What sort of practice did Penn State have last night?
Host Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor Nate Bauer were both at practice last night and give their impression of the mood, and tenor of the team.
In fact, their differentiating views spark a debate about how Penn State should view the game coming up with Maryland, and how the three-game losing stream may, or may not play into that. They also briefly touch on backup Ta'Quan Roberson, who was at practice this week after after being described as limited last week.
Then, they take questions from fans on Twitter about the team as they head into the final month of play. The questions include:
-Does Mike Yurcich have the players on the roster to execute the schemes and plays he wants? Or is there a difference between what he would call and what he is calling?
-Will Caziah Holmes see time at running back at any point during the season?
Then, T-Frank and Bauer delve into a relatively broad topic about team identity. What do you do when can't do what you want to do? How do you adjust? They bring the topic up to discuss both Penn State, who has struggled during the middle part of the season, and Maryland who has had their own unique problems, especially on defense.
From there they take that conversation and apply it directly to the game. How will those identity problems for both teams shape the way this game plays out? T-Frank finally offers a firm stance on what he thinks Penn State will be able to do offensively against a Maryland defense that struggles to stop the big play.
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Host of the BWI Daily Edition Thomas Frank Carr is joined by Emily Giambalvo of the Washington Post to discuss Penn State football's next opponent, the Maryland Terrapins.
This weekend, Penn State and Maryland square off in College Park for a critical game between two teams at a crossroads deep into the season. Both are 5-3 and 2-3 in Big 10 play where injuries to key positions have played a major role.
After discussing the season in broad terms they dive into the depth chart to get a better understanding of how quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa has performed so far this season. Giambalvo notes that while he's had some big moments, there have been some struggles with consistency for the second-year starter. T-Frank also asks if he's improved since the poor performance against Iowa where he threw three interceptions in the first half.
Tagovailoa hasn't had a lot of help recently due to a rash of injuries at the receiver position. Giambalvo fills T-Frank in on who has stepped up in the absence of Dontay Demus Jr. and Jeshaun Jones, both of whom are done for the season. Is it next man up? Or has Maryland shifted where they're throwing the ball with a void of experience on the boundary?
They then discuss the running game and how Mike Locksley's team has a similar problem to that of James Franklin's when it comes to consistently having a threat on the ground.
Next, they shift their focus to the defense and look at the defensive line. Giambalvo does not think that Maryland has been good at stopping the run but does that mean Penn State will be able to take advantage of that weakness? T-Frank asks about the depth at the defensive line and the ability to maintain their level of play throughout games.
Injuries have once again bitten the Terps, with several key players in the secondary missing large stretches of the season. How has that changed the way they defend? And what exactly does Maryland want their identity to be on defense? Giambalvo and T-Frank discuss the pros and cons of Maryland's defensive approach given their talent level and ability to play that particular style consistently.
They wrap up by looking at the major matchups that will decided the game and trying to determine which will be the most important in determining the outcome of the game. T-Frank wraps up by asking Emily what she's working on this week and what fans should look out for from her.
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Penn State faces Big 10 East foe Maryland on Saturday in College Park hoping to stop a three-game losing streak. Host of the BWI Daily Edition, and film analyst for Blue White Illustrated, Thomas Frank Carr brings his unique look at the Terrapins after watching several of their games on film this season.
He points out just how similarly the two offenses are built and how they try to accomplish the same things through the same means. He also takes a look at the signal callers for each team and how they compare in those systems.
From there he compares the running games, their output, and how each offensive line is built. The differences, according to T-Frank are on the defensive side of the ball. Penn State is better in several key areas.
Maryland has a slightly different philosophy in how they want to play in the defensive secondary, which has hurt them at times this year. Finally he wraps up by judging the strengths and weaknesses of each team and how those might play out on the field this weekend.
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Blue-White Illustrated is now apart of the On3 Network , and on this edition of the Penn State recruiting podcast, Ryan Snyder and Greg Pickel are joined by On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings Charles Power.
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The conversation begins with a look at what fans need to know about On3, including how the consensus rankings work, insight about the player database, and more.
Then, the trio discusses why Drew Allar is On3's No. 1 quarterback nationally, in addition to Nicholas Singleton being the site's No. 1 running back.
Ryan and Greg then gets Charles' take on two underrated Nittany Lions Class of 2022 commits, Cam Miller and Tyler Johnson, before closing down the show with a few final thoughts about Penn State recruiting and the exciting things on the horizon at On3.
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The Penn State offense under first-year coordinator Mike Yurcich has been enigmatic this season. Other than not being able to run the football, their offensive identity has been very hard to pin down. That is until today.
Host of the BWI Daily Edition Thomas Frank Carr is joined by senior editor Nate Bauer to discuss exactly what the Nittany Lions are with quarterback Sean Clifford and the pieces that surround him. T-Frank looks at the number of drives this season where Penn State has had to methodically work the ball down the field versus the times where they've had a quick-strike touchdown and the results were surprising.
With that information in hand, T-Frank and Bauer discuss the players involved and how this offense has been shaped into what it is by the situation and talent on the field.
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The Blue White Illustrated is back for their Monday recap show of Penn State's 33-24 loss to Ohio State in Columbus on Saturday. What went into the game? Are there such things as moral victories? The staff of Thomas Frank Carr, Nate Bauer and Dave Eckert discuss those topics and more on the show.
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Once they get into the game, they break down the offensive performance from quarterback Sean Clifford and discuss some of the reasons for his major turnaround offensively after a rough outing in a loss against Illinois.
Next they look at his supporting cast and delve into what the offensive identity for Penn State is right now, and how it may or may not need to change going forward. They examine the performance of the receivers as well.
Finally, they get into the running game issues and how Penn State once again did not run the ball well overall. They do point out some areas of improvement, as well as an interesting choice by offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich in his play-calling tendencies.
Next they switch to the defensive side of the ball and discuss the secondary. Does this unit need to be perfect for Penn State to win games? Is it reasonable to ask more of them? They discuss that along with who stood out, good and bad, on Saturday.
They give a good amount of attention to the defensive line, which had a bounce-back performance against Ohio State. Can they keep that up going forward? What about the linebackers? Can they gain some sort of consistency to help the overall play of the defense? They discuss that, and more, to end the show.
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Penn State crawled back from two 10-point deficits against Ohio State on Saturday night, but after a Sean Clifford interception in the fourth quarter, could not muster another. They fell 33-24 in Columbus in a hard fought game that ultimatley leaves the team at 5-3 and on a three-game losing streak.
Host Thomas Frank Carr is joined by Tom Hannifan of the PayDirt Podcast to break down the game. They discuss the key moments, stats and decisions that decided the fate of the game on Saturday night. They also take questions from the viewers and respond to topics fielded from the chat.
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Despite an 0-2 skid in the middle of the Big 10 season, Penn State is still pushing strong on the recruiting trail for the Class of 2023. Rivals recruiting insider Ryan Snyder joins the BWI Daily Edition to log another FutureCast for the Class of 2023, the second in as many weeks.
Host Thomas Frank Carr takes a look Joshua Miller, the most recent player that Snyder has put a pick in for Penn State and tries to give Nittany Lion fans a glimmer of hope about the offense going forward. The two discuss the player and his situation heading into an announcement date of Nov. 2.
Next they discuss the decommitment of Jordan Allen, a three-star cornerback prospect out of Louisiana. T-Frank asks Ryan for a quick breakdown of the timeline and what happened, but they spend most of their time focusing on what happens next for the Class of 2022 and how Penn State can use that particular scholarship. Ryan also gives T-Frank his thoughts on how much this turn of events stings for the Nittany Lions on a scale of one to five.
Next they take a look at the stretch run for Penn State recruiting and what sort of December and January that staff is in store for this winter. Snyder brings up a new name of a top offensive lineman prospect that has popped up on the Nittany Lions' radar in recent weeks as well.
Finally, T-Frank and Snyder discuss how James Franklin's response to the rumors this week has either calmed the fears, or left commits feeling uneasy about the future of Franklin at Penn State.
After wrapping up recruiting, they get into Ryan's best bets of the weekend. The games include:
North Carolina At Notre Dame (-4)
Michigan (-4) At Michigan State
Florida Vs. Georgia (-14)
Kentucky At Miss State (Pick Em)
Ole Miss At Auburn (-2)
Texas At Baylor (-3)
Penn State At Ohio State (-18.5)
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Penn State opened up practice to media availability on Wednesday night and senior editor Nate Bauer was there to take in the sights and sounds. He joins host Thomas Frank Carr to discuss what he saw and his thoughts about it. They discuss:
-The absence of Ta'Quan Roberson
-Focus on the running game
-The offensive line
They take a good amount of time talking about the Penn State offensive line and how we got to its current personality this season. T-Frank and Nate also discuss the situation on the right side of the line where Juice Scruggs and Mike Miranda flipped positions late in the game against Illinois.
From there they focus on the game this weekend against Ohio State. T-Frank and Nate go back and forth on Penn State's ability to score with the Buckeyes as well as their ability to stop Ohio State's attack.
Finally, T-Frank gives a path to Penn State being able to compete with Ohio State and the game plan he'd use on Saturday.
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Penn State football is 0-2 over its last two game weeks and is now staring down a matchup with fifth-ranked Ohio State in Columbus on Saturday.
While you may have seen the lopsided scores that the Buckeyes have been piling up over the last several weeks, host Thomas Frank Carr takes you deeper into the Buckeyes depth chart with Bill Rabinowitz of the Columbus Dispatch.
Rabinowitz joins the BWI Daily Edition to give a closer look at Ohio State's offense, defense, and coaches as he tells you just how this season has gone for head coach Ryan Day's team.
They start on the offensive side of the ball with redshirt freshman quarterback CJ Stroud and take a look at his season to date. The young signal-caller had some bumps to start the season, but Rabinowitz explains why that was the case and what has happened since he sat against Akron early in the season.
From there T-Frank asks Rabinowitz if this is the most talented group of pass-catchers that Ohio State has had in recent memory. Does he think so? And what separates this group from the teams of the past?
After that, the pair moves on to talk about the Ohio State offensive line and how talented they are up front. A line shuffle this offseason created a unique group of players up front and Rabinowitz tells T-Frank what he thinks of their potential as a unit.
While discussing the running game, Rabinowitz compares freshman running back TreVeyon Henderson, not to a former Ohio State player at his position, but rather one that might surprise Penn State fans.
They then shift their focus to the defense and how it's changed since secondary coach Matt Barnes took over play-calling duties mid-season. There's one key area that Ohio State has improved according to Rabinowitz and he says it's helped a young group of defenders.
Speaking of that group, is there a player that can contend with Jahan Dotson? Rabinowitz gives his thoughts. What about up front? Is there another Joey Bosa or Nick Young on the way for the Buckeyes that the Nittany Lions have to deal with? The group along the defensive line is built differently than in the past according to Rabinowitz and he thinks their strengths lie in more than just one player.
Finally they wrap up by looking at the linebackers and then discussing if Penn State's offense can produce enough points to keep up with Ryan Day's squad.
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Note: James Franklin clarified during his Tuesday press conference that he had changed agents during the summer and it was being released now. He also did not respond with "yes" or "no" when asked directly if he was committed to being the head coach at Penn State beyond 2021.
News broke last night that Penn State Head Coach James Franklin had hired mega-agent Jimmy Sexton so host of the BWI Daily Edition Thomas Frank Carr is joined by BWI Writer Dave Eckert to discuss the implications of the move. Does it mean that there's fire to the smoke of Franklin's name being mentioned in high-profile jobs around the country? Is there significance to the timing of that release? They give their thoughts and examine how Penn State fans should feel about that move.
After the loss to Illinois and a game with Ohio State looming, Dave and T-Frank take a look at the recent bowl projections and where Penn State may land in post-season play.
Next they take a look at the upcoming game against Ohio State and what the opening line of 17.5 points in the Buckeye's favor means for Penn State. Does Dave think that it's a fair line? What would change Dave's mind on Penn State's chances this upcoming weekend. T-Frank pushes back on the idea that Penn State is as bad as they showed last Saturday for several key reasons. They discuss the pros and cons of what Penn State should do on both sides of the ball as well.
Finally they take a quick look at winter sports including Micah Shrewsberry's media day press conference and Dave gives an update on the hockey team's progress early in the season.
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The final Penn State recruiting podcast of October with the Blue-White Illustrated duo of Ryan Snyder and Greg Pickel covers plenty of ground.
This week's episode begins by breaking down new Class of 2023 commit and Pa. tight end Joey Schlaffer before moving on to talk about Class of 2022 corner Jordan Allen decommitting and how that process played out.
Ryan and Greg then answer a key question: Is this the start of a decommitment run after two consecutive losses, and are the James Franklin coaching carousel rumors going to impact recruiting and the highly-rated class?
From there, the hosts breakdown Class of 2023 lineman Josh Miller's Nov. 2 announcement, discuss Ryan's trip to see quarterback commit Beau Pribula in action, and finally, look ahead to what's coming in November.
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Penn State football lost 20-18 to Illinois on Saturday in a heartbreaking game for Nittany Lions football fans.
Thomas Frank Carr, the host of the BWI Daily Edition, gives you some of his observations of Penn State's game plan and execution throughout the loss.
He starts on the offensive side of the ball and looks at the team's apparent game plan of running the football early and often. Did they accomplish that? Why can't the Nittany Lions get movement on the ground? T-Frank takes a look at the players upfront and their performance in certain schemes versus others. He also offers some suggestions about changes up front that might help.
Next, he takes a look at the defensive side of the ball and how the Nittany Lions are constructed upfront. The way Penn State has lost players on the defensive line, along with a lack of depth in some key areas, highlighted the team's inability to play in close, ugly games that rely on the ground game by both teams.
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Host Thomas Frank Carr is joined by Blue White Illustrated analysts Nate Bauer and Dave Eckert to break down Penn State's 20-18 loss to the Illini on Homecoming.
They discuss the defense, offense and then give their opinion of what this game should tell fans about the program's chances moving forward through a brutal end to the season.
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The Penn State Football team saw their seasons come crashing down around them on homecoming Saturday with a 20-18 loss to Illinois is game that featured nearly 400 yards rushing by the Illini.
Host of the BWI Live Post Game Show Thomas Frank Carr breaks the game down from both side of the ball and explains why the Nittany Lions could not stop the run, why they couldn't run and why they couldn't throw the football.
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The Penn State football coaching staff is busy preparing for Illinois, but we start with some recruiting talk on today's episode of the BWI Daily Edition.
Rivals recruiting insider Ryan Snyder has placed a FutureCast for a player in the Class of 2023 that will be attending the game this weekend, Joey Schlaffer. Ryan explains why, and host of the Daily Edition and film analyst for Blue White Illustrated, Thomas Frank Carr, also gives his thoughts about what he's seen on film from the junior tight end from Reading.
Penn State will host other prospects to know for Saturday's Noon kick. Three-star offensive lineman Joshua Miller will be in attendance and is a player that is being pursued by a number of top schools in the country. Why is he a three-star? Is he a top prospect for Penn State in the next cycle? Ryan tells you what he knows about the recruitment to date.
From there, Ryan and T-Frank move on to the rumors about James Franklin possibly leaving Penn State, which continue to swirl with several top jobs open across the nation. Ryan gives his thoughts on the situation, his opinion on whether Franklin will leave, and whether or not it is impacting recruiting. Ryan also gives an update on some rumors and news about prospects that have shown interest in going elsewhere since committing to Penn State.
After that discussion, T-Frank asks about the opposite, as several highly ranked players have de-committed from other top programs. How much space is left, and are there any players with mutual interest?
Finally, they wrap up with Ryan Snyder's Best Bets of the Week. Ryan is coming off of a 4-3 week, is 19-19 on the year, and is trending in the right direction. Here are this week's games:
LSU AT OLE MISS (-7)
OKLAHOMA STATE AT IOWA STATE (-7)
OKLAHOMA (-38.5) AT KANSAS
CLEMSON AT PITT (-3)
WAKE FOREST (-3) AT ARMY
ILLINOIS AT PENN STATE (-23.5)
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Some of the mysteries around starting quarterback Sean Clifford were cleared up on Wednesday when the media was able to see Clifford take part in, and throw at practice. Host Thomas Frank Carr and Senior Editor Nate Bauer were both at media availability this week to take in the sights and sounds and give you a report on what they saw in this edition of the BWI Daily.
They start with their impressions of what they saw from Clifford and what his presence means not only for the game this weekend potentially, but also going forward. They also dive into what James Franklin said after practice in relation to his quarterback and how he's handling the situation where all three players - Clifford, Ta'Quan Roberson, and Christian Veilleux, are all receiving first team reps this week.
Next, they dive into the upcoming game and how the offense and defense will need to operate to win. Nate also gives his prediction on what sort of entertainment value there will be in Penn State and Illinois.
They discuss the running back situation and what Nate saw, and didn't see at practice on Wednesday and what that means for the game and the season moving forward. They discuss how it may not be the worst thing to have fewer tailbacks available after the bye and some presumed health improvements for Noah Cain.
PJ Mustipher's situation going forward is of great interest to the team and to Nate so he and T-Frank discuss the paths forward for the senior defensive tackle and the possibility of him returning for a fifth year at Penn State. T-Frank gives his assessment of where Mustipher might stand as a draft prospect and what coming back might do, good and bad, for his future.
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Penn State hosts Illinois for their annual homecoming game on Saturday under new Head Coach Bret Bielema. What are the Illini shaping into under the former Wisconsin coach? Scott Richey, who covers Illinois football for The News Gazette joins host Thomas Frank Carr to discuss Bielema, the team and how things have gone so far this season.
They start with Bielema's comments this week where he seemingly threw several parts of his team under the bus and Scott's interpretation of what the first-year head coach was trying to say. Then they get into what it's been like for Illinois fans and how they're reacting to their new head coach after several very unsuccessful seasons under previous Head Coach Lovie Smith. T-Frank also asks for Scott's impressions of Bielema so far.
After that they get into the roster as it stands and start that quarterback position, which has been a revolving door with the constant injuries to Brandon Peters. Richey gives an update on who might start on Saturday as well as his prediction on how Peters will fare this week based on what Bielema said earlier.
Then they discuss the offensive line and their abilities, and inabilities as players on the field. Richey gets into the strength of the Illinois offense and then says why the weakness of the offensive line is potentially more detrimental than what it does well.
The receivers are next and Richey paints an even bleaker picture for their capabilities through seven weeks of the season. Finally they end on a positive note for the Illini, focusing on the running backs, which have been the most productive part of the offense.
After that T-Frank brings up Bielema's comments from earlier this week and pushes back on what the head coach had to say about his defensive line. They get into the scheme they run, the players they're using and the adjustments they've made this year.
Injuries have also been a big part of the situation so far and Richey gives an update on one key player at linebacker that won't play this weekend, and may not play the rest of the year based on some comments this week.
Lastly, they get into the secondary and how they've tweaked some schemes and players in order to play differently after a disastrous start to the season.
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The Penn State Football Team is about to begin the second half of the season this weekend when they host Illinois at Beaver Stadium. To get ready for the stretch run, Host of the BWI Daily Edition Thomas Frank Carr brings on writer at Blue White Illustrated Dave Eckert to take a look at the final six games and give some predictions.
They begin with some True or False questions that T-Frank wants to know Dave's answers to. The questions include:
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Penn State’s defense will be able to overcome the loss of PJ Mustihper.
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Jesse Luketa will have an equal number of pressures to Arnold Ebiketie.
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The Penn State defensive starters will shut out at least one more opponent.
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Penn State’s rushing attack will have a statistically better output going forward.
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Sean Clifford will play the majority of the snaps in the next six games.
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Jahan Dotson will go over 100 yards receiving in more than three games to end the season.
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Penn State will match their 5-1 record to start the season in the second half.
Next they take a more open-ended look at the last stanza and discuss Penn State's chances of getting near or being in the conversation for the College Football Playoff. That question ultimately leads to the discussion of Penn State vs Ohio State and the Nittany Lions chances in that game.
Finally they look at the key factors to success that they haven't discussed, take a stab at evolving the Penn State offense after the bye week and then give a quick preview of the game this weekend against Illinois.
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After a week off, Ryan Snyder and Greg Pickel return for another Penn State Nittany Lions football recruiting podcast.
Following a few quiet weeks on the recruiting trail, the pair open the show by discussing what Penn State's Class of 2023 could look like in a year from now, based on what the landscape currently looks like.
In addition to discussing who the pair believes are the staff's top targets at each position, the pair also highlight who's most realistic as of October 2021, and how that could impact what the class will look like when it's all said and done.
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Fresh off the bye week the Penn State Nittany Lions Football Team faces Illinois for a homecoming game at Beaver Stadium to start the stretch run of the 2021 season. Host of the BWI Daily Edition Thomas Frank Carr gives you five players he thinks need to step up and play well in the meat of the Big 10 East schedule in order for Penn State to have a chance at finishing the season the way they started it.
His list includes
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Coziah Izzard
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Brandon Smith
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Brenton Strange
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A running back
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One particular receiver you might not expect.
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The BWI Daily Edition wraps up on Friday as it always does with Rivals recruiting insider Ryan Snyder.
This week he tells host Thomas Frank Carr where the Penn State coaching staff will be recruiting during their bye week from Big 10 competition. It's an expansive list that Ryan includes mentioning most of the commits in the Class of 2022 as well as priority players in 2023 through 2025.
Ryan himself will be on the road Friday heading to the Philadelphia area to see Pennridge linebacker Phil Picciotti.
They also discuss the update that Rivals National Reporter Adam Friedman did on St. Francis Academy linebacker Jaishawn Barham that is available at bwi.rivals.com. It includes an update on what Barham's parents thought about the trip to the White Out game against Auburn, as well as what impressed them about their school.
Finally, Ryan and T-Frank get into the final segment of the week, Ryan Snyder's Best Bets. This week's lineup includes:
-Oklahoma State at Texas (-4)
-Purdue at Iowa (-11)
-Arizona State (-1) at Utah
-Army At Wisconsin (-14)
-Clemson (-14) at Syracuse
-Ole Miss (-3) at Tennessee
-UAB (-15) at Southern Miss
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The storylines around Penn State and Iowa's game on Saturday continue to swirl as James Franklin responded to allegations that his team was faking injuries during the loss on Saturday. Host of the BWI Daily Edition Thomas Frank Carr and Senior Editor Nate Bauer bring you their impressions of James Franklin's comments, along with some of the specific comments he made last night. Nate also brings up the idea that the days of decorum for opposing teams may be behind us in sports. Is that the case? T-Frank thinks otherwise.
James Franklin revealed the status of some players last night, but left others with a hint as to where they might be in their injury process, specifically starting quarterback Sean Clifford.
They also discuss what they saw from practice and specifically about backup quarterback Ta'Quan Roberson and his abilities that were on display as the main guy in front of the media. From there they talk about Mike Yurcich's interactions with him over time, and how they may have changed this week. T-Frank tells you what he saw when not paying attention to the quarterbacks, and what his interpretations of some of Franklin's answers mean for the team going forward.
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The good news for Penn State fans is that their team is 5-1 on the season and has exceeded expectations to this point, being ranked in the top 10 nationally.
The bad news for Penn State fans is that the loss to Iowa last weekend came with the loss of several key players including starting quarterback Sean Clifford and starting defensive tackle PJ Mustipher to injury.
So how should Penn State fans feel about the second half of the season?
BWI senior editor Nate Bauer joins host Thomas Frank Carr on the BWI Daily Edition to discuss just that.
They also get into what rumors they are hearing about the status of Clifford and what that might mean for the season ahead. From there, they extrapolate what an offense, and team, identity will need to be for the Penn State football team to be successful if Clifford misses any amount of time in 2021.
They also discuss the parts and pieces around backup quarterback Ta'Quan Roberson that will need to improve for the team to continue to find success. All of that is wrapped up in the single game that Penn State played against Iowa and how the Nittany Lions' offensive and defensive performances on Saturday will have to change moving forward.
Finally, they get into mid-season awards, which players are the MVP of both sides of the ball, most improved players and more.
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Film analyst and host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, is back with his bye week breakdown of Penn State's offensive line and the problems that have surfaced this season in the running game.
With the uncertainty of starting quarterback Sean Clifford going forward, the Nittany Lions will need to get every ounce of productivity out of their offense in the event they need to support backup quarterback Ta'Quan Roberson for an extended period of time.
To do that, the offensive line will have to block better on the ground.
T-Frank takes you through several levels of looking at the five-man unit upfront.
-How they were constructed to start the season and why.
-How the interior of the offensive line is very different from the tackles.
-How each unit excels in a specific scheme of blocking, but maybe not the other.
-Who is playing well and in what scheme.
-How he would try to blend those two better by simplifying some key aspects of the running game.
-Taking a look at other players who could play and replace struggling starters.
- Moving players to better suit their skills and schemes Finally he wraps up by taking a look at the potential offense as a whole and how it would have to change with Roberson under center.
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It's been widely known that the Penn State Nittany Lions were thin at quarterback. Transfers over the past three seasons have led to just three scholarship quarterbacks on the roster, led by senior Sean Clifford. The worst possible scenario happened on Saturday, and Clifford went down with an injury, not to return. His backup, Ta'Quan Roberson played poorly in the game, completing just seven passes for less than 50 yards.
How did Penn State get into the situation where their backup quarterback was so ill prepared? Host Thomas Frank Carr delves into the situations surrounding college football, rather than the team itself to try and find reasons why James Franklin and his staff would not be able to prepare their backup to be more effective.
He examines practice rules, time limits, padded practice limits, and more as well as the expectations of Roberson as a four-star prospect in the class of 2019. While there may not be a reason that Penn State fans are happy with, T-Frank points out the circumstances that led to his play on Saturday.
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The Blue White Illustrated Staff returns for their Monday Live Show Recapping Penn State's 23-20 loss to Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday.
Dave Eckert and Greg Pickel join host Thomas Frank Carr as they discuss the details and the fallout of Penn State's loss of not only the game, but potentially starting quarterback Sean Clifford. They spend the first half of the show breaking down Ta'Quan Roberson's performance replacing Clifford, and how the team got to the point that their backup quarterback was unable to perform against the Hawkeyes’ defense.
They also discuss how Penn State was playing before the injury and how things might have played out if Clifford had stayed healthy throughout the contest. Then the question is asked: What’s next? How does Penn State use the bye week to prepare in the event that Clifford can't play, and how might the offense change moving forward.
They focus on the offensive line and their ability to block players, as well as the schemes and other blockers that have led to an anemic rushing attack from the Nittany Lions. They look at the receivers and their contributions to the offense to see if they will be able to burden any more of the load going forward.
Running backs have yet to make a true impact for the team and T-Frank, Dave and Greg talk about the group of players there. T-Frank gives his thoughts as to why Noah Cain is still valuable despite being clearly less than 100% and why Keyvone Lee struggles to be consistent as a runner. Dave and Greg also chime in on the rotation and whether or not it's time to pick just one player.
They then shift to the defensive side of the ball and highlight Tariq Castro-Fields' play this season and whether or not fans are correct in being unhappy with his play. T-Frank also asks how you should feel about the defense's performance on a day that they ultimately gave up a late game-winning touchdown, but kept the Nittany Lions ahead for most of the game without an offense to support them.
They look at the defensive line and how they performed without PJ Mustipher, discuss the pass rush and then look at the linebacker's performance against the Hawkeye rushing attack before closing the show with final thoughts.
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The Penn State Nittany Lions lost starting quarterback Sean Clifford in the second quarter of a close loss to the Iowa Hawkeyes 23-20. Thomas Frank Carr, film analyst for Blue White Illustrated and Tom Hannifan, co-host of the Paydirt Podcast take you through what happened during the game. They also take questions and reactions from the audience.
They discuss the injury to Clifford, it's affect on the game and how backup quarterback Taquan Roberson's play changed the game. They also go through how the rest of the season will play out for the Nittany Lions.
Outside of the quarterback situation, Tom and T-Frank also talk about the defense, who stood out, and how they ultimately gave up the game winning points.
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The Nittany Lions have been surging on the recruiting trail in recent weeks, but now that we're heading into the thick of the season, will Penn State pick up another player for its Class of 2023? BWI recruiting analyst Ryan Snyder is back on the BWI Daily to give his thoughts on who is the most likely to pull the trigger.
He and host Thomas Frank Carr go through his list, while also discussing if certain recruiting trends at tight end are intentional, or circumstantial, with the talent that Penn State has been targeting.
They also discuss a new NCAA rule regarding the expansion of recruiting classes in the event of transfers. Is head coach James Franklin already taking advantage of that rule with the large class in 2022? Or is something else at play.
T-Frank and Ryan also get into the likelihood of potential transfers from the program and adding players in the portal at key positions. T-Frank then gives an impassioned plea to Penn State fans about their expectations from their young signal callers in the class of '22.
They wrap up with an interesting conversation about how to project a players speed from high school to college and how Penn State views the numbers that they gather from prospects.
Finally they get into Ryan Snyder's Best Bets of the week which include:
South Carolina at Tennessee (-10.5.)
Alabama (16.5) at Texas A&M
Boise State at BYU (-5)
Vanderbilt at Florida (-38)
Penn State at Iowa (-2)
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Senior Editor of Blue White Illustrated Nate Bauer joins host Thomas Frank Carr as they discuss their observations on what they saw at Penn State's open practice Wednesday evening.
T-Frank asks Nate what he saw spending time watching defensive coordinator Brent Pry's portion of practice along with the other defensive coaches, while T-Frank gives his impressions of the receivers and quarterbacks working on very technical parts of the passing game. Nate also details his observations of Sean Clifford this week and how he feels the senior quarterback is conducting himself heading into the game against Iowa.
From there they discuss what James Franklin had to say after practice and what was discussed.
It includes: How the Iowa offensive output doesn't tell the whole story of the Hawkeyes offense, but how it does lead into an interesting discussion about how they've played outside of turnover-shortened fields this season.
They get into some specifics of what they found while digging into the information about how efficient their offense has been. T-Frank and Nate also discuss the importance of Jordan Stout and how he's changed James Franklin's decision making on fourth down this season.
Finally they wrap up practice observations by talking about Penn State's talented safety tandem and how Penn State's focus on getting turnovers has finally paid off after several years.
Then they take questions from fans submitted either on Twitter, or the Blue White Illustrated message board and get into some game-specific matchups and keys to how Penn State will need to attack and defend Iowa.
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The Oct. 6 edition of the BWI Daily goes in-depth on the No. 3 Iowa Hawkeyes as John Steppe of The Gazette in Iowa City shares his knowledge about the team ahead of Saturday's clash with No. 4 Penn State.
Host Thomas Frank Carr interviews Steppe about what has happened so far this season for head coach Kirk Ferentz's team and the strengths and weaknesses of the roster.
T-Frank starts off by asking the main question that every Penn State football fan has been asking this week: Are the gobs of turnovers for the Iowa defense going to continue? Is this unit as good as their production? Steppe gets into the details.
From there, the pair discusses
--Hawkeyes linebacker Jack Campbell and just how unique of a football player he is at 6-foot-5, 249 pounds, and Iowa's linebacker history in general.
--Iowa's front four and rush defense.
--Offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz's attack. How good is running back Tyler Goodson this year? Has he lived up to expectations? They also discuss Rimington Award candidate Tyler Linderbaum, how he's become one of the best centers in the nation.
--Finally, they have a long discussion about Spencer Petras and how he's taken a step forward this year. Is it for real? Do Iowa fans believe in their starting quarterback? T-Frank and John discuss and also some key players and matchups for Penn State that will help decide the game.
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The No. 4 Penn State football program takes on No. 3 Iowa Saturday for a classic showdown between the two storied programs.
While both teams are undefeated heading into the game, what do we know about the Hawkeyes’ starting quarterback, Spencer Petras?
Film analyst and host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, has reviewed his tape this year and is ready to let you know what Petras is good at and how he's operated the classic Iowa attack under head coach Kirk Ferentz.
T-Frank breaks Petras' game down by:
-Throws underneath -Throws to the middle of the field -Deep attempts -General aggression with the football -Play under pressure
He also takes a look at the game plans that the Iowa offense has faced so far this season and how successful they were in slowing down the Hawkeyes offense before giving his interpretation of how Penn State can implement some of those nuggets on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium on FOX.
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The Penn State Nittany Lions are active on the recruiting trail, which is of course the focus of this week's Blue-White Illustrated recruiting show, which is sponsored by Manscape. Join over 2 million men worldwide who trust MANSCAPED, with this exclusive offer for you: Twenty percent off and free shipping with the code: 20PSU at manscaped.com.
This episode features:
--Discussion about new Class of 2022 commit receiver Omari Evans
--A recap of the key visitors from the Indiana game
--New offers to 2023 receiver Kenny Johnson and 2024 quarterback Michael Van Buren
--The mailbag, which includes an update on Jaishawn Barham and the most impressive Class of 2022 commit midseason film in the minds of hosts Ryan Snyder and Greg Pickel.
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The BWI Staff is back to give you their Monday recap of Penn State's 24-0 win over Indiana on Saturday at Beaver Stadium. Host Thomas Frank Carr, Senior Editor Nate Bauer and Writer Dave Eckert talk about the game that was, as well as give their initial thoughts on the top 5 showdown at Kinnick Stadium next Saturday.
First, they start with their general impressions of the game as well and then shift their focus to the defensive side of the ball. They discuss how much you can take away from shutting out an Indiana team that was clearly outmatched and was not able to move the ball against the Penn State defense.
From there they discuss the Penn State secondary and their performance through the first five games of the season. Are they elite? Or have they faced bad quarterbacks on ranked teams? Nate and T-Frank discuss the nuance to that conversation while Dave gives his perspective on the players outside of star safety Jaquan Brisker.
After that they take a look at the Penn State offense and have a similar conversation about Sean Clifford against Indiana's complex defense. Who gets more credit (or blame) for the senior quarterbacks least efficient passing performance of the season. T-Frank gives his opinion on just how tough Head Coach Tom Allen's defense can be on a quarterback.
They also take questions from the audience about the game coming up on Saturday and how the staff feels that Penn State will fare facing an Iowa team that has been getting turnovers in bunches. Dave points out that Iowa isn't the only defense that has been doing so this year and Penn State fans should consider the idea that the Nittany Lions make be the team that dictates the flow of the game.
Finally they give their closing thoughts and what they're looking at heading into the week.
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The quarterback is always the center of attention for a successful football team and at 5-0, Penn State QB Sean Clifford is drawing plenty of attention.
After a 24-0 win over the Indiana Hoosiers, BWI Live host Thomas Frank Carr goes into detail about where Clifford has improved from 2019 to today.
T-Frank explains which areas Clifford has taken the biggest strides in and how Mike Yurcich is operating his offense as opposed to how Ricky Rahne did in 2019.
Some of the areas that T-Frank highlights today include:
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Play under pressure and from a clean pocket
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Play action passing
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Deep Passing efficiency
T-Frank also revisits his comparison of Sam Ehlinger's 2020 season in his first year under Yurcich to what Clifford has done through five games in 2021.
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Penn State dominated Indiana 24-0 in primetime to go to 5-0 on season. Thomas Frank Carr and Tom Hannifan break down the game on the BWI Live Post Game show and take questions from the audience about the Nittany Lion's shutout win.
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Penn State's Class of 2022 is already loaded, and BWI recruiting analyst Ryan Snyder is back on the BWI Daily Edition to talk about yet another player who's projected to the class in the coming days.
T-Frank and Ryan discuss the class, what's left and how Penn State can keep adding players going forward. T-Frank also asks if it's wise for Penn State to take players that are ready to commit now, knowing they may have to make tough decisions with some higher-rated prospects down the line.
Ryan and T-Frank also get into the Class of 2023 and how it's started for James Franklin and his staff. They get into the players committed and how those players are positioned to help the staff recruit others down the line.
From there they get into this week's action and some notable prospects who will be attending the game against Indiana. Ryan gives several names to keep an eye on moving forward.
Finally they get into Ryan's Best Bets and what he's playing this weekend. The games include:
Michigan at Wisconsin
Ole Miss at Alabama
Army at Ball State
Arizona at UCLA
Indiana at Penn State
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BWI Daily host Thomas Frank Carr interviews Indiana beat writer Dustin Dopirak of the Indy Star and the Bloomington Herald-Times to find out more about what's going on with the Indiana football team.
The Hoosiers are 2-2 so far this season with losses to two ranked teams in Iowa and Cincinnati. Dustin starts by taking T-Frank through the ups and downs of quarterback Michael Penix Jr.'s recovery from his third knee injury and second ACL tear in his right knee. He says that the injury itself didn't seem to be the issue early, but something else. Dustin also explains the story behind all of Penix Jr.'s interceptions to start the season and why head coach Tom Allen has stuck by the senior despite his struggles.
The pair also discuss how the Indiana offensive line has been dealing with its own injuries and how that has affected Penix Jr. and his ability to play his style of football early in the season. The offensive line, Dustin says, plays well enough to get the job done on the ground and through the air but won't blow anyone away. They also discuss what transfer running back Stephen Carr brings to the table and what he's been missing in his game so far this season.
That leads into a discussion about the receivers and skill positions that Dustin says are embattled through the first part of the year, not only due to injuries to key players but also the rocky road that tight end Peyton Hendershot has been walking for the last year. From there, the two switch their attention to the defense and the front seven, which is not a bad unit, but like the offensive line, may be more a sum of their parts than individual stars. The one star Dustin does point out is middle linebacker Micah McFadden, and explains how his absence from a game this season changed the course of the competition and how much he means to the defense.
The Indiana defense has been injury-riddled, like the skill positions and Dustin takes T-Frank through the list of players that won't play or may not play on Saturday and how that matchup will go beyond just Penn State receiver Jahan Dotson and cornerback Tiawan Mullen. He discusses the players that stand out, and what Indiana has been missing so far this season from that group.
Finally, he gives his impressions of Penn State and what he expects the key matchups to be on Saturday.
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Penn State is 4-0 heading into a showdown with 2-2 Indiana on Saturday, but despite that, head coach James Franklin struck a serious tone on Tuesday during his weekly press conference.
Blue White Illustrated's Nate Bauer and host Thomas Frank Carr get into not just what Franklin said, but his tone and demeanor since his post-game comments and it means for the team this week.
Is winning and being ranked fourth in the nation is a good thing or a bad thing for the program this early in the season?
After T-Frank gets into the more intricate details about the run game and the issues that the team has faced so far, he gives a quick overview of the film he's watched on Indiana. He and Nate discuss how defensive coordinator Brent Pry could choose to attack IU's struggling offense .
They wrap up with a conversation about Sean Clifford's future and what he might do once the season is over.
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Penn State picked up two new commitments between the last episode of Blue-White Illustrated's football and recruiting podcast.
Hosts Ryan Snyder and Greg Pickel start the show by discussing offensive lineman Andre Roye, who committed last Thursday, Sept. 23. How much space is left in the Class of 2022, and who are some other names to know?
From there, the talk turns to Mathias 'Mega' Barnwell, who recommitted to Penn State before the Villanova game. Finally, the discussion turns to Ryan's trip to see McDongh vs. La Salle this past Saturday and a new offer to a Class of 2023 recruit.
The show closes with a look ahead to the Indiana game from a recruiting perspective.
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The Nittany Lions are 4-0 and a top-5 team in the nation heading into another primetime showdown, this time with 2-2 Indiana. Before the resumption of Big 10 games for the year, host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, takes a look back at the first month to see which Nittany Lions have stood out from a production standpoint.
Seven players, three offensive and four defensive, have elite-level production, according to PFF. T-Frank goes through the list to highlight not only which metrics stand out, but why they're critical to the success of the team going forward.
T-Frank then gives a preview of the Penn State and Indiana game to show which players on that list will face another test, or conversely, which players could have yet another standout performance.
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The Penn State Nittany Lions wrapped up non-conference play with a 38-17 win over Villanova at Beaver Stadium on Saturday. The crew at Blue White Illustrated is back on Monday for the live lunchtime recap of the weekend, plus an early preview of Penn State's rematch with Indiana this coming weekend.
Host Thomas Frank Carr, senior Editor Nate Bauer, and reporter Dave Eckert as they take you through their thoughts about the win over Villanova on Saturday inlcuding:
Sean Clifford's performance and how it compares to the win against Auburn, the receivers and how well they played, and the Villanova plan of attack on defense.
The crew also spend a significant amount of time talking about the Penn State running game and its frustrations so far this season. They get into not only how it's performed this year, but also historically under James Franklin.
They take listener questions and get into an early preview of Penn State vs Indiana, which is coming up Saturday at 7:30.
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The Penn State Nittany Lions are now a Top 5 team in the nation at 4-0 heading into a key game against Indiana this Saturday. Before we turn the page to that game, host Thomas Frank Carr points out five key depth players that stood out to him on his review of the Penn State vs Villanova film. These players stood out either for their exceptional play, or their importance in Penn State's rotation going forward. They are:
Johnny Dixon
Bryce Effner
Coziah Izzard
Keaton Ellis
and Marquis Wilson
Head Coach James Franklin likes to rotate his players much more than he has so far this season and each of these players made an impact in a blowout win in some facet or another.
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Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford nearly set a program record in passing yards on the way to a 38-17 victory over Villanova in the Nittany Lion's final non-conference game of the season. What went into his performance? What was the reason for the team's struggles in the running game? Film Analyst Thomas Frank Carr for Blue White Illustrated is back to host the BWI Live Post-Game show to give you the details.
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The BWI Daily Edition closes out the week with recruiting insider Ryan Snyder bringing you the latest insight from Penn State's 28-20 win over Auburn in the annual White Out game.
This week Ryan shares a few players who visited for the Auburn game but are also going under-the-radar a bit in the Class of 2023.
From there Ryan and host Thomas Frank Carr discuss Dani Dennis-Sutton and Abdul Carter's clash this weekend, which Snyder will be attending. T-Frank also gives you his insights into what he's seen so far this season from Dennis-Sutton on film.
They also give a quick breakdown on four-star cornerback Lamont Payne, who committed last weekend. To see the full film room that T-Frank did on Payne, check out the link below.
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Then Snyder gives some insight on a few players that will be attending the game this weekend against Villanova.
Finally they wrap up with Ryan Snyder's Best Bets for week four. This week's crop of games include:
Buffalo at Old Dominion
Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin
LSU at Mississippi State
Villanova at Penn State
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Penn State faces Villanova Saturday at noon and senior editor Nate Bauer is back on the BWI Daily Edition to talk about his observations from Wednesday night's open practice, as well as the season so far with host Thomas Frank Carr.
Other Topics Discussed:
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The observable difference between backup quarterback Ta'Quan Roberson and starter Sean Clifford during drills, as well as the effect that offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich has had on both of them.
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They also look at the depth and rotation that Penn State has been lacking so far this season through the first month of play and how that might change this weekend.
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Nate and T-Frank also get into which players have stood out so far and why it's important that those particular players have done so.
They then get into some mailbag questions provided on Twitter including:
"Will Kalen King replace Tariq Castro-Fields?" and "Should Penn State fans be worried about the low sack total through three games?"
Finally they wrap up with a discussion about the offensive line and the path forward for that unit.
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Penn State's Basketball program added yet another highly-sought after prospect in the Class of 2022 with 6-foot-9 big man Kebba Njie on Saturday. Recruiting Insider for Penn State basketball, Dave Eckert, joins host Thomas Frank Carr to give some insight into why the 147th ranked player in the nation, according to Rivals, chose Penn State over Kansas State and Butler.
They also discuss the Penn State basketball program as a whole and whether or not fans should be excited about yet another hopeful start to a program rebuild with a new coach. Dave shares his thoughts about what new head coach Micah Shrewsberry is doing differently than other coaches before him.
Dave and T-Frank also discuss James Franklin's comments from his press conference Tuesday and how rare it is for Franklin to specifically get into calls and how they were adjudicated on the field.
Finally they wrap up by discussing whether or not Penn State basketball can finally be a draw that will help the football team carry the brunt of funding such a large sports department at Penn State with their current trajectory.
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Penn State starting linebacker Brandon Smith was named the Big 10 Defensive player of the week for his performance against Auburn. But does the third year linebacker's performance measure up to the accolades? Host Thomas Frank Carr and BWI Senior Editor Nate Bauer get into the details of Smith's play so far this season.
They also discuss how Penn State's tough non-conference slate to star the year has caused challenges down the depth chart. How many players have seen the field so far this season? How different is that than normal? T-Frank and Nate discuss.
Finally they wrap up with a conversation about Penn State Basketball, which is in the middle of a recruiting effort of their own that will cross over into this coming weekend.
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Penn State picked up a new Class of 2023 commitment on Sept. 18 when Pennsylvania native and four-star Lamont Payne picked them over Pittsburgh and others.
This week's Blue-White Illustrated recruiting podcast starts there with hosts Ryan Snyder and Greg Pickel. Later in the show, the pair recap the official visitors who saw the Lions defeat Auburn, share some 2023 names to know who were also on the sideline, and end with news on Tyreese Fearbry and Andre Roye, who is expected to commit on Sept. 22.
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The Blue White Illustrated staff is live every Monday on YouTube with a recap of that weekend's Penn State Football game. This week host Thomas Frank Carr, Senior Editor Nate Bauer and staff writer Dave Eckert go through Penn State Football's 28-20 win over Auburn in the White Out game.
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Sean Clifford's performance
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Where that game ranks among the other notable White Out games in recent memory
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The role the tight ends played on Saturday night
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What having two top 25 wins means for the team as they exit the non-conference season
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The officiating from Saturday Night
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The Penn State defensive secondary's performance on Saturday and whether or not it can be sustained going forward
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Should fans be concerned about Tariq Castro-Fields and his up-and-down play so far through three games
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The Penn State run defense and it's problems, but also what they've done right this year.
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The key moments of the game and each of their picks for MVP
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They also take questions from fans who submit questions during the live session. To be one of those fans, tune in every Monday at noon for the BWI Live Monday Recap Show!
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The #PennState #NittanyLions are 3-0 and have defeated two top 25 football teams to get there. The team sits at 6th in the nation and is poised to be a contender in 2021 thanks to stellar play from several key areas.
The clear strength of the team, according to host Thomas Frank Carr, is the secondary. The Penn State coverage unit, led by All-American candidate Jaquan Brisker has been playing at a level that Penn State fans have not seen from the Nittany Lions under James Franklin. T-Frank takes you through the metrics, player and rankings that back up that assertion.
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The Penn State Nittany Lions beat the Auburn Tigers 28-20 Saturday in their annual White Out Game. Host Thomas Frank Carr and co-host of the PayDirt Podcast Tom Hannifan take you through their post-game thoughts and get reactions from the audience.
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Penn State will host a packed house at Beaver Stadium Saturday and not just in the stands, as it's also the biggest recruiting weekend of the year. BWI recruiting analyst Ryan Snyder is back on Friday to provide an update on who will be at the game and how things are going from a recruiting standpoint for the Nittany Lions.
Ryan and host Thomas Frank Carr also discuss:
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The Class of 2022. Is it done? How does Penn State view its final spots? Ryan also goes into detail about how a new NCAA rule changes how many players can be in a recruiting class based on transfers.
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The 2023 visitor list
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Can Nick Singleton play as a true freshman and should you be rooting for Drew Allar to be the starter in 2022 for Penn State?
They also get into a couple of questions from our weekly recruiting mailbag that Ryan does each Friday.
Finally they get to Ryan Snyder's best bets of the week. Games this week include:
Toledo vs. Colorado State
Ohio State vs. Tulsa
Coastal Carolina vs. Buffalo
Stanford vs. Vanderbilt
Boise State vs. Oklahoma State
Auburn vs. Penn State
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Penn State faces the Auburn Tigers at Beaver Stadium on Saturday and host Thomas Frank Carr has brought in two guests to get you ready for one of the biggest event in college football.
First senior editor Nate Bauer joins the show to give a ground-level perspective of what he's seen and heard leading up to the game. T-Frank and Nate discus how the game with Auburn came about and how Franklin and his coaching staff feel about it based on their comments this week.
They then get into a serious discussion about the actual factors that may make Penn State head coach James Franklin leave the program for greener pastures, as has been speculated in the media this week with the USC job opening up.
They finish their discussion with a look at the game and the key factors that will decide the outcome on Saturday.
Next, T-Frank welcomes in Mike Renner, senior draft analyst at PFF to give his view of the game from a national perspective. Mike is also the co-host of the Tailgate Podcast for PFF and will be at the game on Saturday. Mike discusses the players and matchups he's watching that will determine the outcome of the game.
The Penn State players include: Rasheed Walker, Sean Clifford, Jaquan Brisker, Jahan Dotson and Brandon Smith.
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Penn State faces the Auburn Tigers Saturday for its White Out game at Beaver Stadium, and to get a better sense for Bryan Harsin's squad, host Thomas Frank Carr brings in Christian Clemente from AuburnSports.com to give a preview of the team.
First T-Frank gets Christian's view on how the White Out atmosphere is viewed by someone who has never been to Beaver Stadium and what he's expecting from the game.
They then talk about the impact of Harsin and how he's changed the program since taking over for Gus Malzahn.
Their offensive breakdown includes: Has Auburn's offensive line improved? Just how good is Tank Bigsby? Are there any other skill position players to know? What are Christian's impressions of Bo Nix as a passer in the new Auburn offense?
Then they transition over to the defensive side of the ball and examine the strength of the team. Christian and T-Frank discuss whether or not you should take the production of the first two weeks seriously or not, their production at linebacker, before finishing on the strength of the defense, the secondary.
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The Nittany Lions face another Top 25 opponent in the month of September, this time hosting the 20th ranked Auburn Tigers at Beaver Stadium for their annual White Out Game.
What do you need to know about the Tigers? Film Analyst for Blue White Illustrated and the Host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, gives his scouting report on Auburn quarterback Bo Nix.
He's looked at the film and will give you his impressions on how Nix has evolved as a quarterback since his freshman year, as well as his strengths and weaknesses. T-Frank also gives his thoughts on how the Nittany Lion defense should attack the junior quarterback.
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The Penn State Nittany Lions are set for their biggest recruiting weekend of the season as Auburn comes to town for the annual White Out game at Beaver Stadium.
In this edition of the Blue-White Illustrated football and recruiting podcast, hosts Ryan Snyder and Greg Pickel discuss who's coming to campus, the official visitors to know, while also looking back at the Ball State game from a recruiting perspective.
Ryan also gives his insight on four-star quarterback commit Drew Allar. How did he look in person, and does a new Ohio State offer change anything in his recruitment?
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The Blue White Illustrated staff recaps Penn State's 44-13 win against Ball State during the Monday edition of BWI Live. Host Thomas Frank Carr gets the staff's impression on how Penn State played in key facets of the game and what that means for the team going into a key game this weekend against Auburn. T-Frank is joined by Senior Editor Nate Bauer, Reporter Greg Pickel and staff writer Dave Eckert.
They each give their broad views of the game and then get into the following topics:
Has Keyvone Lee done enough to warrant more carries?
What have they thought about Sean Clifford through two weeks of the season?
How has Mike Yurcich put his stamp on the offense so far?
They also get into their key moments of the game and what turned the tide for Penn State last weekend.
Finally they look at the defensive side of the ball and discuss the following:
Jesse Luketa's impact and selflessness as a player to switch positions.
DaeQuan Hardy's play though two games as a slot corner.
Jaquan Brisker's snap count against Ball State and if it should be a concern moving forward.
They wrap up by discussing the kicking situation with Jordan Stout and then give their first impressions of Auburn and what they're looking for on Saturday.
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With two games into the regular season the #PennState #NittanyLions are 2-0 and heading into a big matchup with The Auburn Tigers. We're also two weeks into having more information about the Penn State offense and defense and what they're going to look like in 2021.
Host Thomas Frank Carr takes a look at the trends that stand out to him so far this season.
First he takes a look at where the targets are going on the field for Penn State football, as well as where those players are lining up. He notes that offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich isn't sticking to his old way of doing things and is evolving concepts in his offense.
He also takes a look at Keyvone Lee who is off to a hot start so far this season. Can Lee continue that production with such limited carries? Or should he be making a move to be the team's lead back?
Finally T-Frank looks at the defensive side of the ball and how Brent Pry is doing some evolving of his own.
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Audio recording of The BWI Live Post Game Show.
Penn State defeated Ball State 44-13 at Beaver Stadium on Saturday and host Thomas Frank Carr is live 15 minutes after every game to give post-game analysis and reactions to what happened on the field.
Penn State rushed for over 200 yards and quarterback Sean Clifford completed 21-29 passes for 230 yards on the way to an efficient victory over the 2020 MAC Champions. T-Frank breaks down what Ball State did to keep star receiver Jahan Dotson in check...and what that opened up for the rest of the team.
He gives his impressions of the offensive line, tight ends and the defense as well. He also gives a preview of what to expect from Auburn on Saturday during Penn State's Whiteout game.
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With the first home game in over a year tomorrow, Penn State Nittany Lions Recruiting Insider Ryan Snyder takes you through the players to know that will be at the game on Saturday. Host Thomas Frank Carr takes you through several questions in Ryan's mailbag as well to get you ready for a big football weekend.
They discuss the two players that are heading up to Happy Valley this weekend for the Ball State game as well as why those players are important to Penn State and where one of them will be playing Friday.
Ryan and T-Frank also discuss which players you should keep an eye out for in 2023 who might commit during the fall football season. For those familiar with Penn State recruiting, it should be a familiar name.
They then discuss what schools the Penn State coaching staff will visit this weekend in their first week back out recruiting in person for 2021. Ryan also explains why it's not just the game that Penn State coaches are going for. T-Frank then asks Ryan if there could be any surprises in the class of 2023 or beyond because of the COVID-19 pandemic disruption, to which Ryan has an insightful answer.
They wrap up with the third question of the mailbag, which has to do with a big game next weekend. For Ryan's full mailbag, check out bwi.rivals.com
From there they get into Ryan's Best Bets of the week.
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The Penn State Nittany Lions welcome The #BallState Cardinals to a nearly sold out Beaver Stadium on Saturday and host Thomas Frank Carr has your scouting report with from The Star Press, Robby General. Robby gives his thoughts on Ball State and what type of team they return this year after a 7-1 season that included a bowl win, AP ranking, and MAC Championship in 2020.
T-Frank and Robby begin with last week's win over Western Illinois for Ball State and T-Frank asks Robby to explain why despite a 31 point performance, he didn't think that Ball State played their best game.
Robby then gives his thoughts on if he thinks the team is worthy of a AP Top 25 ranking, as they have received votes so far this season.
They discuss third-year starting quarterback Drew Plitt and his progression and game as a starter for the Cardinals as well as his on-field chemistry with star receiver Justin Hall. From there they take a look at the other offensive weapons other than Hall and then discuss the offensive line, which is a veteran group.
T-Frank notes that he thinks the secondary is the strength of the Ball State Defense under Head Coach Mike Neu and Robby gives his impressions of a group that is playing well together. They also discuss the important of slot safety Bryce Crosby as well as the other veterans in that group.
T-Frank was particularly impressed with cornerback Nic Jones and asks General what is role is in the defense seeing as he is not the starter, but is a productive player on the defense.
They wrap up with a discussion of the front-seven and their unique approach to the defensive line, where they only play three down linemen and rotate at a high level. T-Frank asks General if he thinks that the team can continue to do that this week against Penn State's no huddle attack and if the Ball State defense can frustrate the PSU attack enough to keep the game close.
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The Penn State offense had an up-and-down performance in Week 1 and much of the talk about why is centered around starting quarterback Sean Clifford.
But just how well, or poorly did he perform on Saturday? Host Thomas Frank Carr and BWI Senior Editor Nate Bauer discuss in-depth his performance, and what type of quarterback he seems to be in his fifth-year on campus for the Penn State Football Team.
They discuss some comments made by Penn State Head Football Coach James Franklin during his weekly press conference and how those comments, if true, can shape the season for Penn State. The ultimate question always comes up when talking about just how good a quarterback is, or can be in any given season. T-Frank and Nate discuss.
They also take a quick look ahead to Ball State and what to expect this Saturday and Penn State's ranking in the latest edition of the AP Poll. Do we really know enough about either team that played in Camp Randall on Saturday to make a fair judgement?
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Host Thomas Frank Carr and Blue White Illustrated staff writer Dave Eckert take a look at Week 2 for the Penn State football program.
They start by discussing where they believe that Penn State will rank in the newest national polls this week and why that matters to the team both internally and from a perception standpoint.
Then they discuss areas that they think Penn State should focus on heading into their game with Ball State and how they think the team can improve from week 1 to week 2.
Dave gets specific about where exactly on the squad he wants to see a step forward, while T-Frank gives you a concept he'd like to see get better.
Then they discuss Ball State and what this team brings to the table heading into Beaver Stadium on Saturday. T-Frank did some advanced scouting on Ball State and gives a quick overview of the key players on offense and which positional groups are the best on that side of the ball. He also gives his impression of Drew Plitt, Ball State's quarterback.
Then they discuss the opposite side of the ball and if the Penn State offense will focus on the air or ground attack against a tough, disciplined unit that files to the football. T-Frank also gives you a player to watch on that side of the ball that stood out to him while watching film.
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The #PennState #NittanyLions are 1-0 and heading on to Week 2, when they will open Beaver Stadium for the first time in 2021 opposite Ball State.
Blue-White Illustrated hosts Ryan Snyder and Greg Pickel are back for the latest recruiting podcast. This week, they break down what the visitor list could look like for the 3:30 p.m. kickoff on FS1. Will many prospects come to town, or might they wait for the Whiteout game against Auburn next week?
From there, the duo discusses big high school football performances from Class of 2022 commits last week and wrap up the show with intel on where the coaches, including James Franklin, could be going out to recruit at the end of the week.
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Host Thomas Frank Carr takes you through three quick notes about the Penn State's win over Wisconsin that are interesting to note going forward, but had less impact on the game because the Nittany Lions got a win over Wisconsin on Saturday.
He starts with the running back rotation and comments on how James Franklin and company used their deep stable of backs in a game where the offense was looking for a spark early.
T-Frank then notes that there was one particularly quiet group of playmakers on the football field for Penn State that didn't make the impact we were all expecting them to.
Finally he looks at one key player on defense that we learned the most about on Saturday.
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Host Thomas Frank Carr and recruiting insider Ryan Snyder end the week of the BWI Daily Edition by discussing a variety of topics.
They start with Ryan giving a recruiting tidbit from the, with another tight end prospect getting an offer from the Nittany Lions.
They also recap the five things that we learned from Penn State recruiting in August including: Drew Allar's rise in the Rivals rankings, the play of several key players in the Class of 2022, plus a few injury updates.
Ryan gives his thoughts on the four high school games he's keeping an eye on this weekend, including one he plans on attending.
After some quick hitting topics, Ryan and T-Frank discuss Ryan's Best Bets for week 2 of the college football season.
The games include: North Carolina vs Virginia Tech
Indiana vs Iowa
Maryland vs West Virginia
Miami vs Alabama
LSU vs UCLA
Clemson vs Georgia
Notre Dame vs Florida State
Penn State vs Wisconsin
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Penn State will face the Wisconsin Badgers in Madison this Saturday and BWI Daily Host Thomas Frank Carr takes a look at that game and the season with PFF's Senior College Analyst, Anthony Treash.
The two start out by discussing Graham Mertz, the young and potentially promising quarterback for Wisconsin. Is he the guy from week 1 of 2020? Or the player who struggled the rest of the season. Anthony gives his take on whether or not Mertz is "the guy".
Conversely, Treash has a very defined and strong opinion on who Sean Clifford is as a passer and what he can be in 2021. Treash gets into why he's low on the Nittany Lion's third year starter. They also discuss Mike Yurcich and how his offense is not a great fit for Clifford based on the data.
Then they shift to talking about the young Penn State offensive line and how those players have the recruiting profile, but don't have the reps on film yet to prove that they are ready to protect their QB.
Treash then gets into the front seven of the Wisconsin defense and the players he's going to be watching on Saturday. With all of the points laid out in the Wisconsin game, Treash gives his season prediction for what he thinks the Nittany Lions are in store for this season.
They wrap up by discussing some non-Penn State teams and players with Anthony's bold predictions for 2021.
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To our audio listeners: To get the full list of strength and testing metrics for each athlete, check out our YouTube show or the link below to Nate Bauer's story.
Every year The Athletics' Bruce Feldman puts out his annual Freaks list of the best athletes in college football. BWI Senior Editor asked Head Strength coach at Penn State Dwight Galt to put together his own top five freaks for the 2021 Penn State football team.
The results do not disappoint. Bauer takes host Thomas Frank Carr through the list of the best athletes per testing scores on Penn State's roster and what makes each of them so special.
Before they get to the list, T-Frank and Nate give their impressions on Penn State Head Coach James Franklin's game-week press conference and what they took away from his comments.
They also discuss depth charts (T-Frank's favorite).
To get the full article by Bauer, follow the link below. https://bwi.rivals.com/news/who-are-penn-state-s-freak-athletes-dwight-galt-ranks-top-nittany-lions
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The #PennState #NittanyLions are now just days away from starting the 2021 season, which is exactly what some of the program's Class of 2022 verbal commitments did last weekend.
In the latest Blue-White Illustrated football and recruiting podcast, hosts Ryan Snyder and Greg Pickel discuss some standout performances, preview the matchup with the Badgers, and answer mailbag questions that focus on Drew Allar, uncommitted targets to know, and much more.
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Penn State will face Wisconsin on Saturday at noon eastern, so we caught up with Badgers Blitz Insider Jake Kocorowski to get an in-depth preview of the Nittany Lion's first opponent of the season.
Jake gives a preview of what Penn State fans who are traveling to Wisconsin should expect from the experience at Camp Randall Stadium from a COVID protocol perspective, but also drops some good places to check out before the game for those arriving before Saturday.
T-Frank gets Jake's thoughts on the Wisconsin offense and the camp battles that went on in Madison over the last month. They discuss the offensive line and some potential names that you haven't heard yet, but may be the next great Badgers lineman.
Graham Mertz had an up and down 2020, which Jakes gives context to in terms of what happened to the first-year starter and tells T-Frank if he thinks that Mertz can be 'the guy' at QB for Wisconsin.
They discuss the Badger's secondary, which is returning a bevvy of experience, and then take a look at the front-seven which is changing some things schematically, and could be in for a breakout season.
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Penn State travels to Wisconsin for one of the toughest openers in school history when they face the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Host Thomas Frank Carr and reporter Greg Pickel of Blue White Illustrated give you an early preview of Wisconsin and what to expect from the Badgers.
They start by taking a look at the 2020 season for Wisconsin, which was tumultuous and rocky because of COVID 19, with multiple missed weeks and cancelled games. Sandwiched between several good wins, were some rough losses that T-Frank points out as to why you might want to think twice about having the Badgers as the runaway favorite.
Greg also gives you a preview of what to expect from the Wisconsin offense, which is not the same ground and pound attack that you're used to seeing from the team from Madison. They discuss Graham Mertz, the passing attack and how Wisconsin has changed several things in their arsenal since the last time the two teams met in 2018.
T-Frank and Greg take a look at the Wisconsin offensive line against the Penn State defensive line and see who has the advantage in the trenches, before looking at the Badgers' defense and the strength of the team, it's secondary. Finally they give game predictions and Greg gives you the line and where he's putting his money.
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The quest for players is never done and the Penn State's football program has quite the list of offers out to talent around the state and region for the upcoming recruiting classes. Rivals recruiting insider Ryan Snyder joins joins host and prospect analyst Thomas Frank Carr to tell you which games to pay attention to this weekend.
They start in Harrisburg with a clash of La Salle College High School and Bishop McDevitt to see commit for the class of 2022, Linebacker Abdul Carter face off against a trio of prospects for future classes.
From there he takes us to Central Dauphin East vs Manheim Township to see two Penn State commits in the class of 2022 square off in the secondary at receiver and safety.
The final in-state game he highlights is Imhotep Charter vs Pittsburgh Central Catholic which has a laundry list of commits and prospects to pay attention to.
They also discuss Ryan's article from earlier this week breaking down recruiting classes by Average Points Per Player instead of some of the other metrics that value quantity over quality.
Ryan and T-Frank also discuss the players they're most eager to get senior season film from for the class of 2022, as many of them had their seasons last year disrupted by COVID.
Ryan finishes his chat with T-Frank by giving a list of interesting games outside of the region to pay attention to, focusing on several key prospects in 2022 that live in Ohio.
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Host Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor of Blue White Illustrated Nate Bauer give an update on their observations from Penn State's training camp. The Lions held their final open practice of training camp before game week and they give their final observations about key positions, battles and players as the team is separated into the two-deep.
T-Frank starts by asking Nate what starting safety Jaquan Brisker said to him as practice interviews wrapped up that was both interesting, and noteworthy. They discuss what Brisker said about his quarterback Sean Clifford and if they think he's accurate.
T-Frank adds some information to that topic by telling you what starting tight end Brenton Strange said about one of the receivers who has stepped up this camp to take a bigger role in the offense.
Then they discuss the offensive line situation and how James Franklin left one key position battle very much open heading out of camp and into the regular season. Bauer gives his insight into what he's seen and how murky the picture still is at left guard.
T-Frank gives you a couple of 'looks like' observations from camp of players who have stuck out both good and bad in the brief views of practice they've had.
They transition back to the offense and how it will operate as a system under Mike Yurcich, which is spurred by some comments made by players and coaches this offseason in terms of what to expect of the style of play on the field.
Finally they discuss the new college Football alliance between the Pac 12, ACC and Big 10.
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Former Nittany Lion quarterback Matt McGloin joins the Blue White Illustrated Daily Edition to discuss the upcoming Penn State football season with host Thomas Frank Carr and BWI Senior Editor Nate Bauer.
They start by catching up with McGloin and what he's been doing since leaving football in 2018 after a five year NFL career with various teams, but primarily with the Oakland Raiders. Matt discusses his love of football and scheme with T-Frank, who shares a love of coaches film.
Matt tells the guys about his new podcast, The Paydirt Podcast with Matt McGloin and Tom Hannifan, as well as his other upcoming appearances this fall in the media.
Nate and Matt reflect about McGloin's time at Penn State with Joe Paterno and Bill O'Brien and how the two coaches shaped his career and prepared him for the NFL and life.
Finally, T-Frank and Matt talk about what makes a good quarterback coach and what McGloin has seen from the great ones he worked with in the NFL including O'Brien, Andy Reid and Doug Pederson.
They wrap up by discussing Mike Yurcich and his style of coaching, his ability to help quarterbacks improve, and his coaching style, which McGloin was able to see up close this spring.
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As promised, host Thomas Frank Carr brings in other experts to give their confidence in Penn State's roster by position in a series called "Confidence Factor". T-Frank and senior editor Nate Bauer discuss each positional group and how confident Nate is that that position group will play up to their level of expectation. Here is T-Frank's chart for what each number means.
CONFIDENCE FACTOR CHART
50 or Below: Barely holding their own on the field to actively hurting the team
60-69: A position with some good plays and players but most a support member of the team.
70-79: A group that can produce an mid-tier All-Big 10 candidate
80-89: A group with a surefire All-Big 10 selection and most likely a first-team conference player with the production to match. 90+: All-American Consideration, national awards candidate.
They go through the roster to determine where they feel good, or unsure about the unit that Penn State is fielding.
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In the latest Penn State football and recruiting podcast from Blue-White Illustrated, hosts Ryan Snyder and Greg Pickel cover plenty of ground.
The conversation begins with thoughts about the alliance being formed by the Big Ten, ACC, and PAC-12 before moving on to recruiting news notes, including thoughts on Andre Roye's top four and the first senior season action for Drew Allar, Kadan Saunders, Kaytron Allen, and Cam Miller.
From there, Ryan and Greg dive into some questions facing head coach James Franklin's team as camp winds to a close before finishing the show with a look at the commitments the pair will see play this coming Friday night.
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Host Thomas Frank Carr has taken you through the Penn State training camp on the Daily Edition and now he gives you his assessment of the roster by position.
He starts with the quarterback position and tries to paint a picture of what starting quarterback Sean Clifford can be in 2021 by looking at what he has been the in the past. Then he gives you how confident he is that that can become a reality.
Next he examines the skill positions starting the with deep and talented tailback group. Can they break out and lead the team? Is there a star in the group? All of that is involved in his confidence in the position.
The exact opposite is true of the receiver position, with top-heavy talents but questions marks at every other part of the depth chart. Can Jahan Dotson and Parker Washington carry the team? The tight ends are a talented group, but can they match that potential?
Once again, the offensive line is talented, but the tackle position does carry some question marks outside of left tackle Rasheed Walker. The interior is the biggest mystery on the entire team.
Next he switches to the defense and looks at the defensive end position and how it might be the shakiest part of the entire team. The defensive tackles next to them are next. How do those two units work together?
The linebackers are next and potential breakout players are backed up by huge questions marks. The secondary rounds out the day starting at corner and heading to safety before T-Frank gets to the most underrated position on the team, slot defender.
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The BWI Daily continues its look at positional battles throughout Penn State's roster with the defensive end position.
Host Thomas Frank Carr and Greg Pickel take you through what was said and observed through the first two weeks of practice at Penn State's fall training camp.
First, they discuss projected starting defensive end Nick Tarburton's journey to where he is today, which includes a position switch and multiple injuries. They also tell you why they think he's the lead candidate to start opposite of Arnold Ebiketie on the Penn State defensive line.
Next, they discuss why we've heard so much about Smith Vilbert this spring and summer. Is he really becoming the player his recruiting profile said he could be?
They continue down the depth chart of the Penn State defensive end position to discuss the biggest enigma of the defense, Jesse Luketa. Is he a linebacker or a defensive end? Which should he be? T-Frank and Greg give their thoughts.
Finally, Greg gives his final impressions on what is left to learn through training camp at some key positions.
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Host Thomas Frank Carr and Blue White Illustrated Senior Editor Nate Bauer discuss Penn State's receivers after open practice on August 18th.
They discuss the comments made by receivers coach Taylor Stubblefield post-practice and take a look at the players outside of Parker Washington and Jahan Dotson to see who is stepping up to take snaps at the third receiver position.
You'll also hear Stubblefield's comments on Harrison Wallace, Liam Clifford, Daniel George and KeAndre Lambert Smith. T-Frank and Nate give their insight into what his comments mean for the competition thus far.
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Host Thomas Frank Carr of the BWI Daily Edition and Senior Editor Nate Bauer take a long look at the Penn State Nittany Lions depth chart in this episode. As camp battles are going on right now, T-Frank and Nate look at what the best case scenarios for those battles would look like and how key reserve pieces fit into that puzzle.
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Hosts Ryan Snyder, David Eckert, and Greg Pickel cover everything from Power-5 conference picks to Penn State's win total, how many games it will cover, the race for the Heisman Trophy, and more in this week's Blue-White Illustrated football and recruiting podcast.
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Host Thomas Frank Carr runs down the top 5 Penn State Nittany Lions football players he thinks will have improved on-field play in 2021. Players from previous lists, like breakout players, or players that have been discussed in-depth are were not considered for this list.
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