Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
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Big Ten Media Days preview, plus a look at where the Lions landed in the unofficial preseason B1G poll
PennLive's Bob Flounders and Dustin Hockensmith talk about what they want to hear from Penn State's contingent at Big Ten Media Days, the impact of Yazeed Haynes' de-commitment, and preseason expectations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State talking points: Keyvone Lee on the Doak Walker list and Lions who are central to the team’s success in 2022
PennLive's Dustin Hockensmith looks at the Penn State football news of the day with thoughts on Keyvone Lee, Jahan Dotson and Mitchell Tinsley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Watch List season is here, plus Penn State players at Big Ten media days and a new five-star 2023 recruit
PennLive's Bob Flounders and Dustin Hockensmith talk about the latest in Penn State football, including three players on preseason watch lists and offensive line commit J'Ven Williams getting a five-star bump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State talking points: Recapping Penn State’s big recruiting week
PennLive's Dustin Hockensmith looks back at a big week in Penn State recruiting with commitments from four-stars London Montgomery, Tony Rojas and Ta’Mere Robinson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State talking points: J’ven Williams gets a ratings bump, how PSU landed Ta’Mere Robinson
PennLive's Dustin Hockensmith takes a closer look at Penn State’s recent commitment from four-star linebacker Ta’Mere Robinson and the newest five-star in the Lions’ 2023 recruiting class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State set for Big Ten Media Days appearance, more offensive line concerns for PSU
PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders discuss Penn State's upcoming appearance at Big Ten Media Days next week in Indianapolis on this episode of the Blue-White Breakdown. Jones also raises some concerns about Phil Steele's ranking of the PSU offensive line going into the season. Plus, no more Heinz Field in Pittsburgh and Jones is not happy about the Steelers' decision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Breaking down Penn State's recruiting tear, unconventional linebackers and the Lions' most intriguing players
PennLive's Bob Flounders and Dustin Hockensmith talk about Penn State's two commitments and a third likely coming and launch into Flounders' ongoing series of the Lions' most intriguing players in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ESPN's Heather Dinich talks Big Ten expansion, her days on the PSU beat, James Franklin
ESPN's Heather Dinich joins PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders for a lively discussion on where college football expansion is headed. Dinich, a former PSU football beat reporter for the Centre Daily Times, also discusses her time on the Lions' beat and gives her thoughts on the future of the Big Ten on this episode of the Blue-White Breakdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A closer look at the May/June arrivals from the 2022 recruiting class: Offense edition
PennLive's Dustin Hockensmith takes a closer look at the most recent wave of players who have arrived on campus to kick off their Penn State careers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State talking points: Lions pick up a commit after bumpy Thursday leaves them looking for a ‘23 quarterback
PennLive's Dustin Hockensmith looks back at the busy end to Penn State’s week on the recruiting trail, capped by the commitment of four-star Elliot Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State talking points: Where the Lions stand with 4 top recruiting targets
PennLive's Dustin Hockensmith takes a closer look at four names to know on the Penn State recruiting trail in advance of likely July commitments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State talking points: The Lions’ O-line and its quest for dominance, the latest on the Big Ten and Oregon
PennLive's Dustin Hockensmith takes a look at Penn State’s offensive line as it aims for “addition by subtraction,” plus the latest on Oregon amidst conference realignment talk and the unique story of defensive tackle Jordan van den Berg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
WFAN's Sweeny Murti joins to talk Yankees & his time at PSU.
WFAN Yankees' reporter and Penn State grad (1992) Sweeny Murti joins Dave Jones & PennLive sports manager (and Yankees zealot) Chris Hopkins in this edition of the Blue White Breakdown. Sweeny recounts his broadcast infancy in his native Middletown, his college days during the Tony Sacca era, and describes what it was like to fill in for Yankees radio play-by-play voice John Sterling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State talking points: The Big Ten’s bold move to add USC and UCLA
PennLive's Dustin Hockensmith takes a look at the ins and outs of the Big Ten Conference plucking USC and UCLA from the Pacific-12, what it means for the league moving forward, and how it impacts all of college football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How Can PSU Catch OSU? A discussion with longtime OSU scribe Tim May.
In this episode of the Blue-White Breakdown, David Jones talks to longtime Ohio State beat writer Tim May of On3.com’s Lettermen Row about astounding NIL deals, the image of James Franklin, and how PSU can catch OSU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Breaking down Penn State's latest commit, plus running back and linebacker recruiting in the '23 class
PennLive's Bob Flounders and Dustin Hockensmith talk about the impact of four-star edge rusher Tomarrion Parker's commitment and where things stand with top targets elsewhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State talking points: Breaking down the Lions’ latest commit, and how good can the offense be in 2022?
PennLive's Dustin Hockensmith takes a closer look at Tuesday’s big commitment from four-star Tomarrion Parker, an intriguing new Crystal Ball pick, and a big question about the upside of the Lions offense this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Yahoo Sports' Dan Wetzel on Big Ten football coaches, the impact of NIL, and some great Jerry Tarkanian stories
PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders chat with Yahoo Sports columnist Dan Wetzel on this episode of the Blue-White Breakdown. Wetzel, a New York Times' best-selling author, shares his thoughts on the Big Ten's best coaches, the impact of NIL, the future of Big Ten football schedules and his favorite Jerry Tarkanian stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State talking points: More recruiting updates, plus a closer look at Smith Vilbert’s role in the defensive end rotation
PennLive's Dustin Hockensmith takes a look at the latest in Penn State recruiting, including the Lions emerging as favorites for a top-50 player, along with Vilbert’s emergence in the Outback Bowl and what that means in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State talking points: A big recruiting weekend includes a new ‘23 commit and a decision date to watch
PennLive's Dustin Hockensmith takes a look at new Penn State commit Tyriq Blanding, the latest with four-star edge rusher Ta’Mere Robinson and two other names to watch on the Lions’ '23 recruiting board. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The latest in Penn State recruiting, plus a look at where the Lions stand with Name, Image and Likeness
PennLive's Bob Flounders and Dustin Hockensmith break down the commitment of three-star wideout Yazeed Haynes, three-star offensive lineman Joshua Miller's flip to Georgia, and Nick Singleton's recently announced endorsement deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Legendary scribe Bob Ryan on the future of NIL deals, Doug Flutie, Celtics-Warriors
PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders are joined by the great Bob Ryan on this episode of the Blue-White Breakdown podcast. Ryan shares stories on Boston College great Doug Flutie, Boston Celtics great Larry Bird, the impact of NIL in college sports and this year's NBA Finals, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Recapping Penn State coach James Franklin's thoughts on NIL, P.J. Mustipher, Chop Robinson and his O-line
PennLive's Bob Flounders and Dustin Hockensmith look back at Penn State coach James Franklin's Wednesday media availability and what he had to say about the state of college football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Athletic's Dana O'Neil, a Penn State grad, on her passion for PSU football and life as college basketball writer
PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders chat with Dana O'Neil of The Athletic on this episode of the Blue-White Breakdown. O'Neil, a Penn State grad who recently wrote a book about Big East basketball, was a freshman during the Lions' 1986 national championship run. She shares stories on PSU football and tales from her life as a college basketball writer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State talking points: Lions kick off busy recruiting stretch, and Bo Nickal records quick KO in MMA debut
PennLive's Dustin Hockensmith breaks down the latest from a busy camp weekend at Penn State and former Nittany Lion Bo Nickal’s impressive pro MMA debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State schedule updates, plus late enrollees who could make an impact and veterans set for big seasons
PennLive's Bob Flounders and Dustin Hockensmith look at the latest kickoff times and TV info for the 2022 season, highlight a few late-arriving freshmen, and make their picks for breakout veteran players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State talking points: Breaking down the Lions’ May enrollees
PennLive's Dustin Hockensmith takes a look at the five new freshmen on Penn State’s official roster and what to expect from them in Year 1 and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dick Jerardi discusses the greatness of Penn State's 1994 unbeaten team, the future of PSU men's basketball, and his passion for horse racing
PennLive's Bob Flounders and David Jones are joined by Dick Jerardi, one of the top writers in the country, on this episode of the Blue-White Breakdown. Jerardi, who is the radio analyst for the Penn State men's basketball team, also covered PSU football for more than a decade when the Lions entered the Big Ten. Plenty of Penn State football and basketball stories here, plus some of Jerardi's thoughts on Bob Baffert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Four Penn State talking points: Penn State schedule info, missing out on Rodney Gallagher, freshmen added to roster
PennLive's Dustin Hockensmith breaks down the latest in Penn State football with a look at the nonconference showdown at Auburn, a top target committing to West Virginia, and some new names on Penn State’s official roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Young Penn State players meet reporters and a tough decision could loom for the next Whiteout
PennLive's Bob Flounders and Dustin Hockensmith talk about Penn State's redshirt freshmen and sophomores who spoke to reporters for the first time, plus a look at the PSU-Auburn kick time and the potential for a noon Whiteout against Ohio State this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hall of Fame journalist Ray Didinger on Penn State great Mike Reid, Buddy Ryan's Philadelphia Eagles and lifelong friend Tommy McDonald
PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders chat with Hall of Fame journalist Ray Didinger on this episode of the Blue-White Breakdown. Didinger, who carved out a distinguished career at the Philadelphia Daily News, also wrote a play about his good friend and former Eagles wideout Tommy McDonald. Didinger calls Penn State great Mike Reid one of the most interesting athletes he has ever interviewed and offers some thoughts on Buddy Ryan's Eagles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Four Penn State talking points: Instant-impact freshmen, potential NCAA changes, and a top prospect’s new commitment date
PennLive's Dustin Hockensmith breaks down the latest in Penn State recruiting, proposed changes from the NCAA Division 1 Council, and three freshmen who are candidates to hit the field early in their careers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State players who flew under the radar this spring
PennLive's Bob Flounders and Dustin Hockensmith name three Penn State players on offense and three on defense who deserve a little more hype going into training camp this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Four Penn State talking points: Four position groups worth watching after the spring
PennLive's Dustin Hockensmith takes a look at four position groups whose dynamics have shifted this spring season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Four Penn State talking points: Cole Brevard’s new home, Parker Washington’s place as a 2023 NFL Draft prospect
PennLive's Dustin Hockensmith breaks down the latest in Penn State news, including a transfer destination for a former Lion and a Penn State player to watch in early 2023 NFL Draft conversations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hunter Nourzad officially joins the Penn State program, early Big Ten win totals
PennLive's Bob Flounders and David Jones discuss the addition of Cornell transfer Hunter Nourzad on this episode of the Blue-White Breakdown. There are early Big Ten win totals listed online. What is the over-under for wins by the Nittany Lions? And guess who is favored to win the Big Ten championship this year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What if Joe Moorhead had never left Penn State? Ryan Day's program-changing influence at Ohio State
Special guest Doug Lesmerises of Cleveland.com joins PennLive's Bob Flounders for a detailed look at the state of the Ohio State and Penn State programs. Doug brings up a critical question: What if noted offensive coordinator Joe Moorhead never left Penn State after the 2017 season? Plus, an update on one-time PSU recruit Julian Fleming and his OSU development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Comparing Penn State's Sean Clifford to former Lion Will Levis, Ohio State lands another five-star quarterback recruit
PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders look back at quarterback Will Levis' decision to leave Penn State after the 2020 season on this episode of the Blue-White Breakdown podcast. Levis had a breakout season at Kentucky last fall and is being mentioned as a potential first-round pick. But why did he leave Penn State? Plus, Ohio State lands five-star quarterback Dylan Raiola. Yes, another five-star QB win for the Buckeyes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State players in the 2023 NFL Draft: Joey Porter Jr. a first-rounder? Could Sean Clifford be drafted?
PennLive's Bob Flounders and Dustin Hockensmith look ahead to the 2023 NFL Draft and some potential Penn State players who could hear their names called, highlighted by cornerback Joey Porter Jr., who is already the subject of early first-round projections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Four Penn State talking points: A new home-and-home opponent, busy recruiting stretch, RBY is coming back
PennLive's Dustin Hockensmith breaks down the latest in must-know news from Penn State football, wrestling and recruiting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 775Reviewing Penn State and the 2022 NFL draft: How will the Nittany Lions fit in with their new teams?
Penn State's 2022 draft class was the program's biggest since the 1996 draft. Eight Nittany Lions were selected during the three-day draft in Las Vegas. On this episode of the Blue-White Breakdown podcast PennLive's Bob Flounders and David Jones go through each player picked and examine the fit between the Penn State player and his new team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Four Penn State talking points: Highlighting the Lions’ 8 selections in the NFL Draft
PennLive's Dustin Hockensmith breaks down where Penn State’s eight NFL draftees landed after a busy weekend in Las Vegas for the 2022 NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 773Forecasting Penn State players in the NFL Draft and eyeing James Franklin's handling of his QBs this spring
PennLive's Bob Flounders and Dustin Hockensmith look at former Penn State players expected to go in the late rounds of the NFL Draft, plus the Lions' philosophy at safety and how James Franklin handled his quarterbacks this spring. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 772A look at Penn State's strengths coming out of spring, key players for the fall, plus the Lions' athletic director search
Penn State concluded its spring Saturday at Beaver Stadium with an interesting rendition of the Blue-White Game. PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders take a look at some potential team strengths and give their players to watch on this episode of the Blue-White Breakdown. Jones also discusses some of the merits of Penn State's likely replacement for AD Sandy Barbour. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Four Penn State talking points: Lions add a commit, plus a transfer portal update and a spot in 4-star safety DaKaari Nelson’s top 6
PennLive's Dustin Hockensmith breaks down Penn State’s newest 2023 commit Conrad Hussey and looks at Anthony Whigan’s new landing spot, an update on a top ‘23 target and the touchdown and takeaway leaders from the spring. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Four Penn State talking points: Lions lose defensive tackle Cole Brevard to transfer portal, plus 3 Blue-White takeaways on offense
PennLive's Dustin Hockensmith breaks down the news of Penn State defensive tackle Cole Brevard’s transfer and three items worth noting from the Lions offense in Saturday’s Blue-White game. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 769Penn State's Blue-White format and preview, plus the latest on the Lions' DBs and offensive line
PennLive's Daniel Gallen and Dustin Hockensmith discuss the latest from Penn State practice and availability with thoughts on the Blue-White spring game, offensive line depth, and assistant coach Terry Smith's thoughts on young defensive backs set to arrive for training camp. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 768Who will steal the show at Penn State's Blue-White game on Saturday? Thoughts on the Lions' crowded running back room
Young quarterbacks with guns. A five-star true freshman running back with wheels. Saturday's Blue-White game should include plenty of memorable performances. In this episode of the Blue-White Breakdown podcast, PennLive's Daniel Gallen and Bob Flounders discuss a list of young players that includes Drew Allar, Beau Pribula and Nick Singleton and also mention some other players to watch. Daniel and Bob also explore how different Penn State's offensive line could look when August practices start. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 767What to expect from Penn State's Blue-White game on Saturday, young Lions to watch, PSU O-line issues
Penn State wraps up 2022 spring drills on Saturday afternoon at Beaver Stadium. That's right, it's time to preview the Blue-White game. On this episode of the Blue-White Breakdown podcast, PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders examine some potential storylines, some young players to watch and compare the 2022 game to some of the Blue-White contests from a few decades ago. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Four Penn State talking points: Areas of concern, ESPN’s FPI and a tough loss at defensive end
PennLive's Dustin Hockensmith takes a look at Penn State football news from the weekend, from a No. 12 rating from ESPN to a season-ending injury suffered by sophomore defensive end Zuriah Fisher. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices