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PSU finds a defensive line coach in John Scott Jr —Bob and Greg discuss the hire and what it means for the Lions. —What does his connection to Brent Pry mean for the defense in 2020? Did PSU upgrade its staff this off-season? —The answer appears to be yes at offensive coordinator and offensive line, but what about the other two hires? The picture isn’t as clear. Third down: Former Lion coaches end up elsewhere —What do the guys make of Matt Limegrover to Michigan? An off-field analyst, John McNulty, is also now a position coach at Notre Dame. Fourth down: Mailbag This week in Penn State football: NFL Combine edition —Bob and Greg discuss the five Lions who will head to Indianapolis and also debate whether or not any other former Lions were snubbed from the scouting event. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State’s interior offensive linemen are set to dominate in 2020. Michigan State finds its next football coach. Did the Lions upgrade their coaching staff, downgrade or stay the same? And Penn State hoops stays hot with another impressive road win. We’ll cover all those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State has a new defensive line coach who has Sean Spencer’s endorsement. The Lions basketball team continued its climb up the AP national poll. Sean Lee expects to be back for his 11th season with the Dallas Cowboys. And Matt McGloin is a catalyst for the XFL’s New York Guardians. We’ll cover all those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State’s James Franklin explains where his team stands against the NCAA’s scholarship limit. James Franklin and Taylor Stubblefield explain how they joined forces this offseason. Lamont Wade is the Lions’ safety to watch in 2020. And 2021 commit Nate Bruce says he can’t wait to work with O-line coach Phil Trautwein. We’ll cover all those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To everyone's surprise, PSU running back Ricky Slade announces that he is entering the transfer following signing day on Wednesday, February 5th. Bob Flounders and Greg Pickel discuss this shocking turn along with many more updates in this week's Penn State Blitz Podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State’s Ricky Slade hits the NCAA transfer portal. Coach James Franklin addresses staff changes and plenty more as he met the press on Wednesday. Kirk Ciarrocca shares his offensive philosophy. And the Lions wrap up their 2020 recruiting class with an uneventful National Signing Day. We’ll cover all those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio resigns his position after 13 seasons. James Franklin is now the longest-tenured coach in the Big Ten East Division. The passing game is the Lions’ biggest question mark in 2020. And Tariq Castro-Fields returns to lead a talented cornerback group. We’ll cover all those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State could be losing a veteran cornerback to the NCAA transfer portal. James Franklin’s top target to fill his open coaching position will reportedly stay at his current school. Sean Spencer says thank you to Nittany Nation. And how close are the Lions to contending in the Big Ten next season?We’ll cover all those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State is in the market for a new defensive line coach. The Lions are bringing back a former offensive lineman as an analyst. Penn State basketball stays hot with a road win over Nebraska. And Penn State wrestling bounces back from a tough loss at No. 1 Iowa. We’ll cover all those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State has a favorable 2020 schedule among College Football Playoff contenders. Mac Hippenhammer will once again focus on baseball this spring. Bob Flounders breaks down who’s back on Penn State’s offensive line in 2020. And Penn State’s men’s basketball team picks up another big win. We’ll cover all those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State picks up a commitment from a talented preferred walk-on. Young Lions talent is looking to emerge in 2020. A look at where the Nittany Lion mascot ranks among the Big Ten’s best. And Penn State wrestler Mark Hall talks about Friday’s big match at No. 1 Iowa. We’ll cover all those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First down: Justin Shorter officially leaves the Lions --The receiver entered the transfer portal in November but just picked Florida as his new home on Sunday. --Why have the Lions had so many hits and misses with top-rated receivers? --How does the WR picture look in 2020? Second down: These are the key dates to watch during the off-season --What should fans be watching for? --Key recruiting dates, the start of spring practice, Blue-White weekend, and more Third down: Top returning players tease --Bob will publish his top returning players soon. Before, he and Greg discuss some of the key and under the radar names to know. Fourth down: Mailbag This week in Penn State football --Penn State’s presence in this year’s Super Bowl and Bob and Greg’s favorite Super Bowl bets. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State recruit Curtis Jacobs picks up a fifth star from 247Sports. Which Penn State tight end outside of Pat Freiermuth will be ready for primetime? The Lions have a date for their 2020 homecoming game. And a way-too-early look at Penn State’s defense next season. We’ll cover all those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State gets a personal day with one of its top recruiting targets. Micah Parsons is already on the radar for the 2021 NFL Draft. Sean Clifford is on the odds board for the 2020 Heisman Trophy. And Penn State’s basketball team jumps back into the AP top 25. We’ll cover all those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Penn State wide receiver Justin Shorter finds a new college home. We’ve got six predictions for the 2020 season. Two Lions make ESPN’s early 2020 All-America team. And Penn State’s wrestling team scores a big road win at Nebraska. We’ll cover all those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State’s Micah Parsons gets recognized as one of the nation’s best players. One former Lion is a 1st-round pick in the latest Associated Press NFL mock draft. A look at the latest Penn State scholarship projection for 2020. And do the Lions have a wideout who can put a scare into opposing defenses? We’ll cover all those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State’s defensive end group is looking dangerous in 2020. John Urschel is named to the College Football Playoff Committee. K.J. Hamler is Mr. Excitement in the 2020 NFL Draft. And Penn State basketball has very good odds of reaching the NCAA Tournament. We’ll cover all those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blitz: First down: Penn State’s updated end picture —Shaka Toney is back, Yetur Gross-Matos is going, and Daniel Joseph is in the transfer portal. —What does it mean for the Lions and position coach Sean Spencer? Second down: Who is Penn States new receivers coach? —it appears that James Franklin has officially filled out his staff with Taylor Stubblefield as his wide receivers coach. —What does the former Nittany Lion bring to the Lions? Third down: Senior Bowl preview —Robert Windsor and Cam Brown are in Mobile for the Senior Bowl. Can either up their draft stock? Fourth down: Mailbag —The Lions are still over the limit, but by how much? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State gets big news on All-Big Ten defensive end Shaka Toney. The Lions lose another player to the NCAA transfer portal. Penn State’s wide receivers face a critical challenge in 2020. And the Lions are tied with the most players suiting up in Super Bowl 54. We’ll cover all those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A big Penn State recruiting weekend ends with no new commitments. The Lions rank among the nation’s top ticket sellers in 2019. A closer look at new Penn State receivers coach Taylor Stubblefield. And more Penn State players who could turn heads next season. We’ll cover all those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State hires a wide receivers coach. Penn State basketball gets back in the win column in a big way. Redshirts from the Lions’ 2019 recruiting class are poised to make moves. And January could yield commitments in the 2021 recruiting class. We’ll cover all those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three Penn State players have a chance to surprise in 2020. Early preparations have already begun in Penn State’s weight room. The Lions have gotten plenty of love in early preseason rankings. And former Penn State coordinator Bob Shoop reportedly lands at Michigan. We’ll cover all those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update podcast. 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 declines comment on the hazing lawsuit against his program. Current and former players refute those accusations by Isaiah Humphries. The Lions are a trendy alternative pick to win the Big Ten in 2020. And former Penn State standout Miles Sanders picks up an All-Rookie Team nod. We’ll cover all those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First down: What could come of the Isaiah Humphries lawsuit? --It was filed on Monday and makes claims of harassment and hazing, among other things. --Humphries is now at California. Second down: How far are the Lions from playing on the same level as LSU and Clemson? --The two sides matched up in the College Football Playoff title game. LSU won. Can Penn State play with either side or the other contenders from 2019 in 2020? Third down: News and notes --Joe Moorhead appears set to head to Oregon while Joe Brady is off to the NFL with Matt Rhule. Both are former PSU staffers. --The Lions finished at No. 9 in the final AP top-25 poll and have 30-1 odds to win the 2021 CFP title. Is that realistic? 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 and several of his players are named in a hazing lawsuit. Penn State wraps up the 2019 season in the top 10 of the final AP poll. The Lions have early 50-to-1 odds to win the 2021 national title. And backup lineman Hunter Kelly is in the NCAA transfer portal. We’ll cover all those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How close is Penn State to being part of the College Football Playoff? The Lions’ early enrollees are right back at the front of the class. The brother of NFL quarterback Cam Newton will visit Penn State. And Gateway standout Derrick Davis highlights Junior Day this weekend. We’ll cover all those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State is in the market for a new wide receivers coach. The Lions’ 11 early enrollees arrive on campus. Former offensive coordinator John Donovan gets a job at Washington. And Penn State basketball falls at home to Wisconsin. We’ll cover all those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State’s 2020 offense gets a unique description from ESPN’s Bill Connelly. Freshman Adisa Isaac is called a future first-round draft pick. Keaton Ellis looks back on his freshman season for the Lions. And five former Penn State players could play huge roles in the NFL playoffs. We’ll cover all those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This edition of the Penn State Update podcast looks back at the Lions’ 2019 season with four redshirt players on the defensive side of the ball whose names are worth circling for 2020. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 1: First down: News and notes: Cam Brown to Senior Bowl, no decision from Shaka Toney, Lions staff complete. Second down: A closer look at new line coach Phil Trautwein. Third down: Beyond the carousel: Where could Joe Moorhead end up? Former Lion Matt Rhule lands in Carolina. Fourth down: Mailbag Part 2: The top 2019 numbers that can define the Lions season in 2020 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State’s offensive line ranked among the nation’s best last season. Penn State alum Matt Rhule is the next coach of the Carolina Panthers. Three things to know about new Penn State offensive line coach Phil Trautwein. And three Lions recruits are up for Mr. PA Football awards. We’ll cover all those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This edition of the Penn State Update podcast looks back at the Lions’ 2019 season with four redshirt players on the offensive side of the ball whose names are worth circling for 2020. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State hires an offensive line coach to succeed Matt Limegrover. We tackle burning recruiting questions going into the 2020 calendar year. Cam Brown gets a Senior Bowl invite. And Penn State basketball wins a wild game over Iowa at The Palestra. We’ll cover all those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State linebacker Brandon Smith assesses his freshman season. The Lions made the grade in the face of low expectations in 2019. A closer look at the cornerback depth chart with Tariq Castro-Fields set to return in 2020. And freshman Penn State wrestler Carter Starocci makes a big splash at the Southern Scuffle.We’ll cover all those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 1 | First down: Recapping 2019 --The Lions fared much better than expected during the last calendar year, as they shook off transfer portal losses and some key recruiting misses to finish 11-2 on the field with another New Year's Six bowl win. James Franklin has a new contract, and also a new offensive coordinator. Second down: What happened with Matt Limegrover? --The Lions announced Tuesday that the fourth-year offensive line coach's contract would not be renewed. Why? Bob and Greg discuss. Third down: Highlighting the stay or go decisions --Who will replace KJ Hamler in Kirk Ciarrocca's offense? --How surprising/important is it that Tariq Castro-Fields has announced that he's coming back? --What will Shaka Toney, Lamont Wade decide to do? Fourth down: Mailbag Part 2: This Week in Penn State football --Bob Flounders and Greg Pickel discuss what is next for the Nittany Lions following the Cotton Bowl. The first days of 2020 will be filled with rest and relaxation before the spring semester begins on Jan. 13. The coaches, meanwhile, are resting too before heading to the AFCA coaches convention Jan. 12-14, then recruiting will begin in earnest again. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State wideout KJ Hamler announces his intentions for the 2020 NFL Draft. The Lions move on from offensive line coach Matt Limegrover. Kirk Ciarocca shares what drew him from Minnesota to Penn State. And we’ve got four New Year’s resolutions for the Penn State program. We’ll cover all those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This edition of the Penn State Update podcast looks back on the Lions’ 2019 season and the four biggest surprises behind an 11-2 campaign that ended with a win over Memphis in the Cotton Bowl. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State expects all four of its running backs to return in 2020. The Micah Parsons Heisman hype train leaves the station. Trace McSorley gets his first NFL action with the Baltimore Ravens. And a look back at the top Penn State stories from the past decade. We’ll cover all those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The grades are in from Penn State’s 53-39 win over Memphis in the Cotton Bowl. Micah Parsons and the Lions defense finally silenced the Memphis offense. Penn State is still waiting on key NFL Draft decisions. And Micah Parsons puts on a tour-de-force performance to cap his sophomore season. We’ll cover all those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State takes on Memphis in the Cotton Bowl on Saturday and goes into it as 7-point favorite. The Lions will get one more shot to take the field in 2019 and go into the bowl with a 10-2 record. On this edition of the Penn State Update, we’ll take a look at four Cotton Bowl storylines to watch. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this edition of the Penn State Update, we look back at National Signing Day and pick the four most important prospects in the Lions’ 2020 recruiting class. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State is 10-2 going into the Cotton Bowl with Memphis on Saturday. And by most measures, 2019 has been a big year for James Franklin and his team. How big could 2020 be with most of that firepower back? If it’s going to be a banner season, these four names will all play big roles. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State is about to wrap up the 2019 calendar year with an appearance in Saturday’s Cotton Bowl against Memphis. The Lions also push forward to National Signing Day in February, where their 2020 recruiting class will be officially wrapped up. So what’s on coach James Franklin’s recruiting wish list this holiday season? We’ll give you four items 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’s KJ Hamler offers a glimpse into his decision for the NFL Draft. Sean Clifford is ready for the Cotton Bowl. James Franklin updates his search for an offensive coordinator. And the Lions have touched down in Dallas in advance of the Cotton Bowl. We’ll cover all those headlines coming up on The Penn State Update podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State is on course for its fourth straight top-15 recruiting class. Eleven of the Lions’ 27 signees are set to enroll in January. Penn State is starting to look like Running Back U. And the school has officially posted its opening for an offensive coordinator. We’ll cover all those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State officially signs every member of its 2020 recruiting class. James Franklin goes in-depth about the members of his latest class. Franklin says fewer players left for the NFL than he expected. And Sandy Barbour explains why Penn State signed Franklin to an extension. We’ll cover all those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First down: Assessing Penn State's early Class of 2020 signing class --It's a solid group that will rank among the top-20 in this cycle, but how much did missing out on Julian Fleming and Bryan Bresee, among others, hurt how this class is viewed nationally? Second down: Superlatives: Offense --Bob and Greg offer their picks as to who the biggest sleeper is and who could make the biggest impact. Third down: Superlatives: Defense --Bob and Greg offer their picks as to who the biggest sleeper is and who could make the biggest impact. Fourth down: Mailbag Bob and Greg offer a lay of the land as the Nittany Lions wrap up Signing Day and prepare for their Cotton Bowl matchup with Memphis. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is National Signing Day at Penn State and across the country. The Lions are looking to lock up most of their 27 commits. Who are the instant impact guys on offense? Who are Penn State’s impact recruits on defense? And what are going to be the defining characteristics of Penn State’s 2020 class? We’ll cover all those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State’s Micah Parsons is a first-team AP All-American. The Lions recognized their top players at their year-end banquet. Penn State basketball picks up its first national ranking since 1996. And we preview National Signing Day with sleeper players in Penn State’s 2020 recruiting class. We’ll cover all those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State comes off another big recruiting weekend on campus. National Signing Day is just two days away. The Lions’ Cotton Bowl opponent hires its next head coach. And we take an updated look at Penn State’s scholarship table in 2020. We’ll cover all those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices