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Penn State picks up commitment No. 4 in its 2021 recruiting class. Detroit native Tim Banks has Penn State in position for a big recruiting run. Brent Pry explains why it made sense to move Trent Gordon from cornerback to safety. And Penn State commit Liam Clifford talks recruiting and the relationship with his brother Sean. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State could get good news today as a top target gets sets to announce his decision. Bob Flounders picks a young Lions wide receiver to watch this season. The arrival of Kirk Ciarrocca could be a boost to Brent Pry’s pass defense. And positive chemistry is key among Penn State’s reworked coaching staff. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State’s Kirk Ciarrocca talks about installing his offense in a virtual world. The Lions would be crazy not to run their quarterbacks Sean Clifford and Will Levis. Dwight Galt lays out the challenges of planning workouts from a distance. And health experts weigh in on the odds of playing the 2020 college football season. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob and Greg talk with new Penn State Offensive Coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Sandy Barbour and recruiting news out of Michigan. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State has recruiting momentum in the state of Michigan. The Lions make the final cut for a 4-star quarterback. A longtime TV executive comments on the prospects of a 2020 football season. And Brent Pry lists potential leaders on his defense this season. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca’s expertise is obvious. A look at Penn State’s path to gain ground on Ohio State on the recruiting trail. Tight ends coach Tyler Bowen raves about Pat Freiermuth’s skill set. And the Lions remain the mix for former commit Dont’e Thornton Jr. We’ll break down those headlines in this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State AD Sandy Barbour explains the decision timeline for the 2020 football season. She also says playing the season next spring could be an option if necessary. Cam Brown talks about chasing his NFL dream through an uncertain draft process. And James Franklin explains how no spring practice impacts his January enrollees. We’ll break down those headlines in this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State tight ends coach Tyler Bowen has high praise for Kirk Ciarrocca. Lions commit Nate Bruce is trying to build Offensive Line U at Penn State. A look at how to fix Penn State’s most glaring weakness from last season. Penn State wrestling coach Cael Sanderson makes his case for an extra year of eligibility. We’ll break down those headlines in this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Flounders and Greg Pickel discuss the highlights of what the Penn State defensive coordinator Brent Pry had to say in early spring about the linebackers and the best of Tyler Bowen's tight end corps. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State’s Brent Pry explains what’s next for star linebacker Micah Parsons. A closer looks at the prospects of playing the 2020 college football season. James Franklin adapts to lead his team from afar during the pandemic. And The Sporting News ranks the Lions among the top 10 teams in the country. We’ll break down those headlines in this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A look at Penn State’s 10 best offensive line recruits of the James Franklin era. Penn State changes its recruiting tactics amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Lions’ defensive line is built for speed, but some of their linemen have gained big weight. And recruiting experts debate how special Penn State’s 2021 offensive line can be. We’ll break down those headlines in this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State offers a 2022 quarterback James Franklin compares to Trace McSorley. A look at the Lions offensive linemen who have gained and lost the most weight. Kirk Herbstreit wonders out loud if the 2020 college football season will happen. And Landon Tengwall’s commitment could be the first in a push for offensive line recruits. We’ll break down those headlines in this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State lands a big commitment in its 2021 recruiting class. We explore what makes new commit Landon Tengwall one of the nation’s top offensive linemen. Penn State grad Devon Still’s daughter, Leah, is now 5 years cancer free. And former Lion Austin Johnson lands with the New York Giants. We’ll break down those headlines in this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First down, news and notes: Takeaways from James Franklin’s first news conference amid the coronavirus pandemic. Where are he and his family? How are they connecting with players and staff? And more. Second down: What’s the cost of the coronavirus pandemic for PSU? Bob and Greg discuss how much time the Lions will need to get ready for action whenever it’s allowed again, and also what the financial impact could be. Third down: Recruiting. 4-star OL Landon Tengwall is committing today. Fourth down: Mailbag See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State coach James Franklin explains how the Lions are adapting to the coronavirus shutdown. Franklin also explains what needs to happen for the Lions to be ready to kick off the 2020 season. Penn State could get good news on the recruiting front on Thursday. And former Lion Anthony Zettel signs with a free agency deal with the Minnesota Vikings. We’ll break down those headlines in this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State showcases its biggest weight gainers and losers since last season. The Lions are finalists for three blue-chip recruits. Who is Penn State’s most underrated player on defense? And which positions are least impacted by the absence of spring football? We’ll break down those headlines in this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State moves one of its veteran cornerbacks to safety. Mac Hippenhammer is no longer listed on the football roster. The Lions land in the top 5 schools for the nation’s No. 1 quarterback. And Pat Freiermuth expresses zero concerns about the tight end’s role in the Lions new offense. We’ll break down those headlines in this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where does Penn State rank among the richest programs in the Big Ten? Is it possible for Micah Parsons to be even better in 2020? Chris Godwin has a decision to make with his No. 12 jersey as Tom Brady arrives in Tampa Bay. And Penn State basketball coach Pat Chambers is hopeful he can remain in Happy Valley. We’ll break down those headlines in this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State alum Chris Godwin emerges as a big winner in NFL free agency. Ohio State’s Ryan Day is dominating the Big Ten on the recruiting trail. There’s no need to panic over the Lions’ slow start in the 2021 recruiting class. And the Big Ten Network is airing Penn State basketball and wrestling classics. We tackle those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State AD Sandy Barbour pens a letter to fans about the coronavirus. James Franklin and his coaching staff share their top Netflix picks. Bill O’Brien takes some heat over trading star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. And former Lion Carl Nassib signs a big deal with the Las Vegas Raiders. We’ll tackle those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's Penn State Blitz covers the Penn State football program and the Coronavirus concerns. Bob Flounders and Greg Pickel are working remotely to cover all recruiting updates amid the coronavirus chaos. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State and James Franklin file a motion to dismiss a former player’s lawsuit. The nation’s No. 1 junior college cornerback sets an official visit date. Penn State lands a walk-on commitment from a Pennsylvania safety. And recruiting analysts predict whether the Lions will land one of their top targets. We’ll tackle those headlines coming up on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State defensive tackle PJ Mustipher embraces a leadership role. Yetur Gross-Matos reflects on his time at Penn State and his path to the NFL. The Lions land in the top 9 schools for one of the nation’s top running backs. And three Penn State games show up on a list of 2019 games to re-watch. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State spring practice and all NCAA athletics are on an indefinite hiatus. The spring recruiting calendar is also in a freeze until mid-April. Penn State did clear a benchmark for one of its top targets in the 2021 recruiting class. And the NCAA considers additional eligibility for spring athletes and maybe even some winter athletes. We tackle those headlines on today’s episode of the Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State spring practice is just around the corner, and we are continuing right now a series of preview podcasts. Today, we are looking at four position battles to watch on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State spring practice is just around the corner, and we are continuing now a series of preview podcasts. We move on now with four spring storylines to follow on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Penn State's spring football practice starting next week the Penn State Football Blitz podcast looks at key players on the offensive and defensive lines, recruiting updates (Elksnis finds a new home, Wyatt Milum picks WVU and the mailbag. Greg and Bob pick their 3 spring standouts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State spring practice is just around the corner, and we are continuing now a series of preview podcasts. We continue now with breakout stars on the defensive side of the ball on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State spring practice is just around the corner, and we are kicking off a series of preview podcasts. We’ll first tackle breakout stars on the offensive side of the ball on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State misses out on a prime recruiting target in the 2021 class. Checking in with the Lions’ defensive line recruiting in the ’21 cycle. Penn State’s basketball team saves it worst performance for last. Penn State wrestling crowns 3 champions at the Big Ten championships. I’m Dustin Hockensmith from PennLive, and we’ll tackle those headlines coming up on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State comes off the 2020 NFL Combine with a good showing with KJ Hamler, Yetur Gross-Matos, John Reid and others. Could the 2021 NFL Combine be an even more dynamic showing for the Lions? We’ll take a look at four potential workout warriors who could put on a show next spring on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don’t overlook the athleticism of Penn State quarterbacks Sean Clifford and Will Levis. An update on the heated athletic competition between Jayson Oweh and Micah Parsons. More thoughts from Dwight Galt’s annual winter media session. And Penn State offensive line coach Phil Trautwein has no shortage of big-time targets in the 2021 class. We’ll tackle those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First down: Moving on from Nick Elksnis --The Lions lost a Class of 2020 commit over the weekend as Florida tight end Nick Elksnis decommitted. Who are the top targets now, and is Elksnis' decision a cause for concern? Second down: NFL Combine wrapup --Bob and Greg discuss the five former Lions who competed at the NFL Combine, and where their stock stands moving forward. --John Reid may have made the biggest gains, but Rob Windsor was especially fast. Did both just become draftable? Third down: Looking ahead to next year's Combine --It's early, but the Lions should have a few studs there. Who are the headliners, and what does it mean for the future of the program? Fourth down: Mailbag, which can be spring practice themed See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State basketball lets another second-half lead slip away. The Lions’ College Football Playoff hopes could ride on surviving October. Penn State sells Heisman hope to a 2021 running back target. And Penn State wrestling is an underdog in the this weekend’s Big Ten championships. We tackle those headlines on today’s episode of the Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State kicks off spring football practice later this month. A look at where the Lions go from here after the de-commitment of 2021 tight end Nick Elksnis. The Lions have a knack for landing some of the nation’s top running back prospects. And Penn State basketball still has a sliver of hope for a Big Ten title. We tackle those headlines on today’s episode of the Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State loses a commitment from its 2021 recruiting class. Deion Sanders calls former Penn State corner John Reid “smooth” at the NFL Combine. A comparison is made between last year’s coaching staff and this year’s. And Penn State basketball gears up for the home stretch of its regular season. We’ll tackle those headlines coming up on The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A former Penn State player returns as a graduate assistant. Tyler Bowen looks to develop tight end depth behind Pat Freiermuth. What could Penn State do at the quarterback spot in the 2021 recruiting class? And a ranking of the Lions’ recruiting needs in 2021. We’ll tackle those headlines coming up on The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State releases the details of coach James Franklin’s new contract. KJ Hamler puts up 15 bench press reps in workouts at the NFL Combine. One recruiting analyst expects the Lions to have a top-10 class in 2021. And Penn State basketball gets a much-needed win over Rutgers. We’ll tackle those headlines coming up on The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First down: KJ Hamler won't run in Indianapolis --One of Penn State's top expected NFL Combine performers, KJ Hamler, won't run at the event due to an injury. How much does it hurt his draft stock? Greg and Bob discuss. Second down: Previewing the rest of the Combine --Which Lions have the most to gain, and which can't afford to make any mistakes? Third down: Daniel Joseph finds a new landing spot --The former defensive lineman lands at N.C. State. Bob and Greg discuss the outlook for the Lions' defensive line in 2020. Fourth down: Mailbag This week in Penn State football Penn State's Thon event is in the books, which means winter workouts will soon be over, too. Bob and Greg share their picks for which players they believe needed to make the biggest move over the last two months. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State improves its 2020 College Football Playoff odds. KJ Hamler hopes Miles Sanders put in a good word for him with the Philadelphia Eagles. Jahan Dotson is ready for a louder and larger role in the Penn State offense, and Pat Freiermuth says he was snubbed by the Mackey Award. We’ll tackle those headlines coming up on The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Penn State freshman running back will wear Saquon Barkley’s No. 26 next season. K.J. Hamler has the second-best odds to run the fastest 40-yard dash time at the NFL Combine. D-line coach John Scott talks about his coaching philosophy and his first few weeks on the job. And Penn State basketball falls out of the top 10 in the latest polls. We’ll tackle those headlines coming up on The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Penn State defensive lineman Daniel Joseph finds a new home. Kirk Ciarrocca has a big job ahead to make sure his new quarterbacks grow. Penn State wrestling ends its regular season with a dominant win over American. And Penn State basketball’s Big Ten title hopes are all but dead after a loss to Indiana. We’ll tackle those headlines coming up on The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. talks KJ Hamler and Yetur Gross-Matos in advance of the NFL Draft. A top Penn State recruiting target checks in at No. 6 in the 247Sports national rankings. Phil Trautwein takes on the tall task of making a good offensive line even better. And Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi finds a little trouble with the NCAA. We’ll tackle those headlines coming up on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who will join Micah Parsons as Penn State’s starting linebackers? Three fixes the Lions can make for the 2020 season. Another top-5 preseason national ranking comes in. Four takeaways from Penn State basketball’s 62-56 loss to Illinois. We’ll tackle those headlines coming up on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PART 1: The Penn State Blitz First down: What happened with Nate Bruce? --Detailing exactly what happened with the Class of 2021 three-star's decision to back away from then recommit to his PSU pledge. Second down: Class of 2021 recruiting update --The Lions sent out a bunch of new offers over the weekend. Bob Flounders and Greg Pickel recap the top names to know. Third down: Alumni news and notes News and notes --Adam Breneman looks set for his first coaching job, with a PAC-12 program. --Matt McGloin puts his brutal honesty on display, this time at halftime of just his second XFL game Fourth down: Mailbag PART 2: This week in Penn State | Spring questions --Bob and Greg discuss three key topics: Which Lions receiver will step up? Who will start at the guards spot? Will any true freshman make a big impression? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JaJuan Seider oversees a gifted running back rotation in 2020. Former Nittany Lion Adam Breneman lands a spot on Arizona State’s coaching staff. New Penn State assistant John Scott Jr. goes on an offering spree. And the Lions are in rare territory with top-10 football and basketball rankings. We’ll tackle those headlines coming up on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State gets a top-5 rating from ESPN’s FPI metric. Wide receivers coach Taylor Stubblefield has a big job ahead of him. Matt McGloin gets brutally honest during an XFL game. And Penn State basketball makes another piece of history. We’ll tackle those headlines coming up on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of Penn State’s 2021 recruits de-commits then re-commits. James Franklin is down to two members of his original Penn State coaching staff. Penn State wrestling adds another nationally ranked recruit. And Penn State basketball is now a “lock” for the NCAA Tournament. We’ll tackle those headlines coming up on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State scores high marks in ESPN SP+ ratings, Kirk Ciarrocca sees the potential in QB Sean Clifford See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State gets high marks for its 5-year recruiting average. We take a look at Penn State specialists for the 2020 season. James Franklin explains what he shares with walk-on recruits. And Penn State basketball is in the hunt for a Big Ten title. We’ll tackle those headlines coming up on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices