BWI Live: A Penn State football podcast from Blue White Illustrated

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDLinebacker depth article:https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/news/penn-state-defensive-domino-effect-franklin-lays-out-complications-of-moving-abdul-carter-to-edge/Film Room: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/news/penn-state-defensive-identity-coming-into-sharper-focus-this-spring/The Penn State defense returns talent and depth this season, but some parts of the roster need to work themselves out before the start of the 2024 season. On Today’s BWI Live show, we discuss how the linebacker position is shaping up through spring football. We’ll also discuss how Jaxon Smolik’s injury affects now third-string quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer. Join the show today at 10 a.m. on YouTube, or check out the replay embedded in this article.Penn State defensive adjustments a work in progressWhile Penn State fans are excited about Abdul Carter’s move to defensive end, the team still needs to sort out details about the move. Head coach James Franklin preached caution about the move being a slam-dunk positive for everyone involved this spring.“Moving Abdul to defensive end, everybody’s excited about but it has an impact on our linebacker room, too,” he said last week.We discuss the issues that moving Carter created for the team’s linebackers and what that group needs to do to make up for the loss of an impact player at the position. Franklin thinks that it will take time beyond spring football.“So hopefully, they’ll finish out the spring on a real positive and have a really good spring game and go into the summer with some confidence,” Franklin said. “And then again, a couple of weeks into summer camp, feeling like we have depth there. Because right now, ‘we’ve got to create some more depth there to feel good about.”Jaxon Smolik injury puts a new spotlight on Ethan GrunkemeyerBlue White Illustrated’s Ryan Snyder broke the news this week that backup quarterback Jaxon Smolik would miss extended time with an injury suffered this spring. During today’s Ask T-Frank segment, we dive into what this means for the team and four-star freshman Ethan Grunkemeyer. What should Penn State fans know about the former top-ten passer in the Class of 2024? We’ll discuss his spring so far.Freshmen who could contribute this yearFinally, we end the show discussing the Penn State freshmen who could have an impact and burn their redshirts this season. While Cooper Cousins is an obvious favorite to do so, who could join him? We make the case for running back Quinton Martin and several defensive players.However, there are fewer roles or spots for incoming freshmen than there were several years ago. We discuss that dynamic to end the show.#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State Football recruiting team has another massive visit weekend lined up, headlined by one of the most important players in the Class of 2025. Spring-Ford quarterback Matt Zollers visits this weekend before heading down south to see perennial powerhouses Alabama and Georgia. Zollers will then make his decision next Thursday. It's Penn State's last chance to win over the hometown, top-ten QB.Quarterbacks come into sharp focus on today's show with the next crop of passers visiting campus this past week. Join the BWI Live Recruiting Show at 10 a.m. with industry insiders Ryan Snyder and Sean Fitz. We're live at 10 a.m. on YouTube, or you can catch the replay embedded in this article.Penn State's last pitch to ZollersIf you've followed the show over the last few months, you're well aware of how important Zollers is to the Penn State football team. The Pennsyvlania native is the thrid-ranked quarteback in the On3 rankings for 2025 and is the team's top target at the position. Will they be able to keep the top-ranked talent home? We'll discuss the outlook during the show.But recruiting never rests and the race for a top 2026 prospect is already on. Florida quarterback Dia Bell, California's Troy Huhn, an top passer in 2026 Fazion Brandon all visited the program this past week. Where does Penn State stand with the next group of passers? Fitz and Snyder discuss what spring visits mean this far out in the recruiting process.Receiver once again a hot topicUntil the Penn State offense produces a consistent passing game, the receiver position will be a hot topic in recruiting. There's been news over the last week regarding some of the top players at the position in the upcoming recruiting class. Find out what work receivers coach Marques Hagans has been doing this spring.Official visits start in roughly a month and there's a large number of wide outs that have confirmed they plan to see Penn State this summer. Beyond that, the list of official visitors came into focus over the last week. Join the show to discover who is joining Penn State for an official look at the program.Spring visits this weekendWe'll end the show as normal at this time of year; by previewing the important names visiting campus for a spring football visit. Which players will join Zollers at Penn State this weekend? Learn more about the list by joining the BWI Live Show at 10 a.m.#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comPenn State QB targets come into focus as Matt Zollers visit and decision loom Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDPractice observations offense: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/news/penn-state-march-26-spring-practice-observations-offense/Practice observations defense: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/news/notes-and-observations-from-penn-states-open-practice-on-defense/Check out Nittany Cards Plus: https://www.ebay.com/str/nittanycardsplusThe Penn State Nittany Lions opened up practice to the media for the third time this spring on Tuesday evening. We're discussing what we saw and heard during the 10 minutes of practice and 20 minutes of interviews afterwards on today's BWI Live Show. Join insiders Sean Fitz and Nate Bauer as they discuss the relevant news and topics from the halfway point of spring football on today's show.We'll also be discussing what's on your mind! Join the show to ask questions and leave comments in the chat for the BWI Mailbag, which we feature to end the show. If you can't catch us live, you can ask a question on the BWI Mailbag submission thread and then watch the show on the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel, or embedded in this article.Penn State practice observations with Fitz and BauerPenn State head coach James Franklin discussed the team's progress at the halfway point of camp, explaining that things are status quo."Yeah, I hate to keep saying the same thing to you guys over and over and over again, but I feel it's about a foundation. I think we've laid a foundation where most of the offense, defense, and special teams are in right now," Franklin said after practice.But what does that look like up close? Fitz spent time with the defense and Bauer was with the offense for most of the open practice window. They'll give their thoughts on the proceedings in today's opening segment.If you'd like more intel on what they saw, check out their articles from Tuesday night on the offense and the defense.James Franklin press conferenceSpeaking of Franklin, the head coach discussed the wide receiver room on Tuesday evening, highlighting Julian Fleming's integration into the team, Trey Wallace's return from injury, and the room's status. Find out what he had to say about the most talked-about group on the Penn State roster.Franklin also discussed the way his team has integrated the new coordinators and how he sees holistic improvement from the offense.We also spoke with defensive coordinator Tom Allen and several Penn State players afterward. Fitz and Bauer will highlight their conversations after practice.BWI MailbagFinally, we will take your questions in the BWI Mailbag. Today's featured questions deal with the offensive line, quarterback recruiting, and more. Join the show to add your conversation to the list!Want to kick off your Penn State Blue-White Weekend with a bang? Join the BWI Live show at 2 pm on Friday, April 12, when we broadcast live from Nittnay Cards Plus in State College! We'll preview the Blue-White Game and discuss everything about Penn State football!#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDTackle article: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/news/can-penn-state-mitigate-the-loss-of-two-starting-tackles-heres-who-benefits-most-from-new-offense/The Penn State offensive line is undergoing a massive change this offseason, with three starters moving on to the NFL. How will all of that shake out? With the shift to new Penn State offensive coordiantor Andy Kotelnicki, is there a way to mitigate the loss of tackles Olu Fashanu and Caedan Wallace? We're talking about that today on the BWI Live Show. Join the show at 10 a.m. on YouTube or watch the replay embedded in this article.It's a great time to subscribe to Blue White Illustrated and the BWI YouTube Channel. With spring football in full swing, don't miss James Franklin's weekly press conference, highlights, and practice reports from the leader in Penn State football coverage. Subscribe using promo code PSU1 to get an extra month of access for just one dollar! It's a deal exclusively for podcast and YouTube fans who want to try out the site.Penn State scheme could help mitigate the loss of Olu FashanuEarlier this week, we discussed the concept of working around the team's new tackle situation with first-time starters Drew Shelton and Anthony Donkoh or Nolan Rucci by leaning into what Kotelnicki did best at Kansas: run the football. Successfully deploying the ground game keeps the team out of obvious passing situations, which was the strength of Fashanu.But what if you didn’t need those skills the same way? We’ve talked about this previously, but true passing situation opportunities can heavily influence the perception of a player’s skills. Last year, Fashanu saw 142 of PFF’s true passing situation blocks in Penn State’s run-first scheme, which equated to 57th among all Power Five tackles.But Kansas had even fewer of those plays. Kansas left tackle Dominic Puni played in as many games as Fashanu and only had to block 86 times in obvious passing situations, which is tied for 122nd.Check out the rest of the article here.Penn State running back depthAfter discussing the offensive line and depth, we move on to the running back position. Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen are Penn State's offensive focal points. But if the team regularly uses both of them, they will need depth assurances for injury. We look into how Quinton Martin and Cam Wallace will compete for the third and fourth running back jobs behind the starters.Is there a path to the field for the freshman? We discuss Martin's receiving ability and what a role for the 6-1 freshman would look like this season.#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comCan Penn State scheme around the loss of Olu Fashanu? | O-Line spring outlook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDOn3 Recruiting: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/category/football-recruiting/news/Thanks to our sponsor: myperfectfranchise.netPenn State football has been busy over the last week. Not only has the program been working to install new schemes in all three phases during spring football, but they've been hosting dozens of recruits each day. On Today's BWI Live Recruiting Show, we're discussing the important names and reactions coming out of the first week of visits. Then we'll preview the upcoming recruiting weekend. Plus, recruiting insider Ryan Snyder has the latest on potential five-star quarterback Matt Zoller's plan for recruiting visits this spring.Join the show today live at 10 a.m. on YouTube or catch the replay embedded in this article. We'll be talking to viewers in the live chat during the show and answers questions from the group. Now is a great time to subscribe to Blue White Illustrated to get the inside scoop on recruiting. Join right now with the code PSU1 to get an extra month of access for one dollar, only for our YouTube and podcast subscribers.Penn State hosts important prospects during the first week of spring recruitingLast week, we previewed several of the notable names that planned to visit Penn State during the first weekend of spring recruiting. Recruiting experts Sean Fitz and Ryan Snyder discuss the feedback they've gotten from recruits who made the trip.Can Penn State keep the run of elite safeties going with JaDon Blair? Does the team have a shot with rising defensive line star Darren Ikannagbon? We'll discuss those names and more, including Ohio running back Bo Jackson. Can Penn State land a third runner in the class of 2025?Matt Zollers visit looming at the end of the monthMore players will visit this weekend, and the following week. But by far, the biggest confirmed visit is from Zollers, who is coming to Happy Valley at the end of the month. Snyder has the four-star passer's spring visits scheduled for the coming month and discusses it on today's show. Does Penn State stand a fighting chance against Missouri, Pitt, and Georgia? We'll discuss the timing and order of his visits.Also, On3 released its initial rankings for the Class of 2026. How many Penn State targets and commits made the list of 300? We'll discuss the regional strength and fit for Penn State in the upcoming cycle.Finally, we'll be discussing your thoughts and questions on the show! Join the live chat and give us feedback on what you want to know about in Penn State recruiting!#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDPenn State Practice observations, offense: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/news/penn-state-march-19-spring-practice-observations-offense/Penn State practice observations, defense: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/news/buzzworthy-penn-state-spring-practices-produce-early-standouts/Buzzworthy: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/news/notes-and-observations-on-defense-from-penn-states-open-practice/Penn State football opened up spring practice for the second time this year to give the media a glimpse into the team's progress through the season's first week. Later, head coach James Franklin spoke with the media, followed by offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki and several veteran players.Blue White Illustrated was there for all of it, and we're discussing what we saw and heard on today's BWI Live Show. Join veteran reporters Sean Fitz and Nate Bauer as they discuss the meaningful parts of Tuesday's open practice. We'll also take your questions to end the show in the BWI Mailbag.Spring football is heating up, so it's a good time to subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel. Enable notifications to let you know when we've published press conferences, interviews, breakdowns, and more! Also, YouTube and podcast members get a special introductory deal to the site. Use promo code PSU1 when signing up to get an extra month of access for just one dollar!Penn State practice ObservationsAs always, Bauer and Fitz used their keen observation skills to glean relevant information from the roughly ten minutes of practice that the media is granted. Bauer gives his thoughts on the offensive outlook, which you can read more about here. As always, Fitz was with the defense Tuesday night and had his thoughts on the proceedings, which you can read more about here.Additionally, Bauer spoke with sources about the first week of practice before Tuesday and gave a detailed breakdown of what he knows went on behind closed doors through the three prior practices. Check ou the full Buzzworthy breakdown and join he show for his highlights.James Franklin presss conference conversationAfter practice, Franklin spoke with reporters for roughly ten minutes and discussed various topics. One of the main conversations this spring is the teaching process in football. Once again, Franklin clarifies his staff's intentions around offensive, defensive, and speical teams installation and what their process is like this year. Bauer and Fitz will consider his comments on that and more.BWI MailbagStick around to the end of the show for your chance to shine! We're taking comments from the live chat during the YouTube broadcast in the BWI Mailbag. We'll also be allowing fans of the channel to have their voice heard through the newest show segment, YouTube Comment Theater. Join the show live at 10 a.m. so you don't miss any of the show!#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State Nittany Lions football team will have a new defense this year under defensive coordiantor Tom Allen. It's a new system featuring new potential combinations. Or is it? Today on the BWI Live Show, we discuss how James Franklin's comments about Jaylen Reed last week unlocked our understanding of the plan for the 2024 defense. We'll take you through the history of Penn State's usage of a 4-2 defense and what potential combinations the team could have on the field this upcoming season. Penn State's new/old plan on defense Playing a defensive back as a third linebacker is nothing new in college football, whether it's called the Lion, Star, Predator, or any other name. In fact, former Penn State defensive coordinator Manny Diaz had the same plan for the Nittany Lion's defense when he first arrived in 2022. Like Diaz, Allen will play a third safety more often than they have in the last year and a half, according to Franklin's comments, to start spring football. "We have a number of guys that we feel really good about at the safety position. When you take [KJ] Winston and Jaylen Reed, those two guys have played a ton of football for us. They're both experienced guys, are both playmakers, are both big and strong enough to be physical aspects in the run game," Franklin said. Both players fit the bill to play a quasi-linebacker role, but Franklin cleared up who will play the Lion this year when talking about the team's third safety, Zakee Wheatley. "Zakee Wheatley is a guy that we're expecting to take a big step. He's had by far his best offseason. Not even close. That also allows us to maybe use Reed in the nickel position that we're going to call the lion position."What that tells us about the rest of the defenseFrom there, we can extrapolate where the rest of the safeties will line up and what this defensive formation will look like. We can also assume that if Franklin is talking about using it more, other defensive combinations will take a step back. However, the team still needs to have those packages figured out for when they're needed during the season. We review the team's base (4-3) defense and the nickel and dime options at cornerback for the upcoming spring football season. Finally we turn the focus to the offense and consider the team's options on offense. #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comPenn State's new defense explained through James Franklin's comments about one key player Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThanks to our sponsor: myperfectfranchise.netCornerback Board: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/news/penn-state-recruiting-mini-board-cornerback/Recruiting visitor list: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/news/penn-state-locks-in-visits-with-multiple-2025-2026-recruiting-prospects/The Penn State Nittany Lions recruiting efforts kicked back into high gear this week with the start of spring football. The team has already hosted a top quarterback prospect, and will host numerous top 100 players over the next several days. The recruiting experts from Blue White Illustrated are back to discuss all of that, and more on today's BWI Live Recruiting Show.Sean Fitz and Ryan Snyder break down the team's most interesting recruiting visits this week. Join the recruiting show every Thursday at 10 a.m. on YouTube to be the first to find out the latest recruiting news. If you can't make the live show, check out the replay on the BWI YouTube Channel or here on the site.Penn State hosts one of its top quarterback prospectsThe week started out strong, with four-star quarterback Maik Washington visiting the program on Tuesday. Washington is one of the top quarterback prospects Penn State is courting this cycle so getting him on campus early is a win. Fitz and Snyder update fans on the competition for Penn State's open quarterback spot between Washington and borderline five-star passer Matt Zollers. Snyder explains how the timeline for the two quarterbacks ultimately affect the decision if there is one for Penn State.The tight end board is an equally promising section of Penn State's recruiting efforts in 2023. Four-start tight end Andrew Olesh visits the program Thursday, but the team has several other top prospects interested in the program. Can the Lions land another elite tight end? We discuss the potential for the team to add to its stacked roster.Penn State cornerback board and recruiting visitorsFitz broke down Penn State's cornerback board last week in an in-depth article focusing on the major players at the position. On today's show he talks about the players that stand out at the position, including McDonogh's Brandon Finney and UK transplant Onis Konanbanny. Beyond the individual names, what's the overall feeling of Penn State's position? He discusses that on the show. We also highlight current commit Xxavier Thomas and how he fits into the positional outlook.Finally, Fitz and Snyder discuss the interesting and important names visiting the program during the first week of spring practice. Does Penn State have a chance with Ohio running back Bo Jackson? Top 15 player Kaliq Lockett visits on Thursday and is a national talent at receiver. Our experts discuss Penn State's position with these top prospects and more.Penn State starting off hot in spring recruiting | Who is visiting this weekend?#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDCheck out our sponsor Nittany Cards Plus!: https://www.ebay.com/str/nittanycardsplusPractice Notes Offense: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/news/penn-state-starts-spring-practice-with-offensive-intensity-notes/Practice Notes Defense: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/news/practice-notes-penn-states-defense-preparing-to-retool-this-spring/The Penn State Nittany Lions football team took to the field on Tuesday for the first practice of the spring season. Also, head coach James Franklin spoke with the media earlier in the day to review the work his team did during the winter period and preview the upcoming spring training camp.Blue White Illustrated was on hand for all of it yesterday and sits down to talk about it on today's show. Join the BWI Live show at 10 a.m. and veteran reporters Sean Fitz and Nate Bauer discuss their thoughts on what Franklin said, and what they saw at practice.If you haven't yet, subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel so you don't miss any live shows, press conferences, or highlights from practice. If you can't make today's live show, check out the replay embedded in this article or on the YouTube Channel.Penn State practice observationsOn Tuesday evening, Penn State opened the first of 15 practices over the next six weeks. It was a beautiful late winter day, and the team could get work outside, which is rare for this time of year. Aside from the weather, we're discussing what our experts saw from the offensive and defensive practice fields on today's show. Who stood out to Bauer and Fitz? You can check out the offensive and defensive practice notes from last night, which they discuss on the show.We work backward in the day after highlighting practice notes to Franklin's press conference. Franklin discussed several positions at length and was forthcoming with positional breakdowns and select injury news. What do Bauer and Fitz make of those comments? We'll discuss that on today's show. We've already covered some of the highlights from yesterday in our press conference reaction video, which you can find here.BWI MailbagFinally, we turn the show over to you! Want to star in the final segment of our hour-long football conversation? Join the show in the live chat and drop a question in for the BWI Mailbag. We'll take the best questions and answer them in this segment.However, the best way to get your question on the air is to subscribe to Blue White Illustrated and access the message board for the Mailbag Submission Thread. We take the best questions from site members and feature those to end the show. This week, we're discussing the kicking game, the defensive tackle rotation, and more.#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDOffensive preview: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/news/three-penn-state-players-or-positions-that-will-benefit-the-most-from-andy-kotelnickis-offense/The Penn State football team opens up spring practice this week with the first of 15 practices on Tuesday evening. To preview the spring period, we’re discussing what fans should expect from both sides of the ball on today’s BWI Live Show. We’ll go over several players who should benefit from offensive coordiantor Andy Kotelnicki’s scheme and how the offense will feel different this upcoming season. We’ll finish the show by discussing the camp battles that will determine the personality of the Penn State defense. Join the show today at 10 a.m. on YouTube, and don’t forget to subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel. We’ll have post-practice highlight videos and James Franklin’s weekly comments. Podcast and YouTube listeners can also sign up for the site with an added bonus. Use promo code PSU1 when you sign up to get two months for just one dollar. Penn State offensive vibe shift under Andy KotelnickiWe start today’s show by discussing the Penn State offense. We’ve discussed several of the different ways that Kotelnicki will bring a new dynamic to the Lion’s offense this upcoming season, but today, we’re highlighting the players who stand to benefit the most from his system. If you missed it, we’re discussing the article from earlier this week that outlined three positions or players that will see additional support. We highlight one particular position on the show. The bottom line is that Kotelnicki was excellent at manufacturing explosive plays from slot targets. When Kansas’ quarterbacks targeted players who lined up in the slot, the team averaged an explosive play on 24% of those snaps. Even from a non-rate perspective, Kansas produced 26 explosive passing plays compared to Penn State’s 15. They did that on 16 fewer passing attempts just to drive the point home. Check out the full article here. But beyond the players that the system helps, we discuss the style of offense that Kotelnicki has developed. We describe the “vibes” of the offense and what we expect for this upcoming season. Penn State defensive battleLastly, we cover the team’s defensive shift under new Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen. Today’s show details the spring camp battles determining the defense’s personality. The position battles in camp aren’t just about which players win battles locally but how that player stacks up to other positions on the roster. We preview the larger battle for the final starting spot and which players will represent their position for the right to play in the base defense. Penn State's offense will have a different vibe under Andy Kotelnicki | Spring Preview#PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDWelcome to Big Ten tournament weekend, Penn State wrestling fans. The No. 1 Nittany Lions look to win another conference crown this weekend in College Park, Md. It would mark their second consecutive one after ending a drought that dated back to 2019 in 2023. Head coach Cael Sanderson’s side has multiple top seeds and 10 entrants set to compete at the event.“I think everyone’s looking good,” Sanderson said back on Monday. “You know, we just have a couple more days of hard training, and then it’s just getting ready to compete and just go do what we do.“I don’t think anybody’s peaked yet. I think everybody has their eyes set on the bigger events at the end. But yeah, there’s some different things, everyone’s different. Obviously, different levels of experience. And then weight management is different. So that obviously factors into the training of each individual. I think our our guys are excited and at peace and ready to roll.”It goes without saying that all on hand are aiming to qualify for nationals. But, while that is the focus, there’s no question that the top topic of conversation throughout the tournament will be the health and ongoing status of Penn State 174-pound three-time NCAA champion Carter Starocci. He was hurt at the end of his about against Edinboro two Sundays ago. But, Sanderson seemed optimistic when meeting with reporters earlier this week.“We trust our trainer, Dan Monthley, and our doctors and as we’ve said, Carter’s a competitor and he’ll be good to go,” Sanderson said. “I think he’s doing good.“The first day was tough for him because we didn’t really know where he was and he was in a lot of pain. Usually, that’s a good thing. If you know knees and injuries and stuff, if there’s no pain that’s usually more of a concern because that means something’s no longer there. He’s doing good.”A new episode of the Blue-White Illustrated wrestling podcast starts with the latest on Starocci. From there, host Thomas Frank Carr and reporter Greg Pickel offer a weight-by-weight breakdown of the tournament in addition to making predictions for how each Nittany Lion will fare.Watch the show in the embedded video player above. Want to listen to it? Podcast links: SPOTIFY, APPLE.Blue-White Illustrated will have complete coverage of the Penn State wrestling postseason push. The team will try to qualify all 10 starters for nationals at Big Tens. Then, it will take its contingent to Kansas City, Mo., for nationals March 21-23. Bracket information will be announced by the NCAA for that tournament on Wed., March 13.Penn State Wrestling Show Previews The Big Ten Tournament#PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDPenn State football opens up spring practice next week, and today, on the BWI Live Show, we’re discussing five burning questions we have for spring ball. Join the show at 10 a.m. on YouTube as we go through the top things that Penn State football needs to find out about itself during the 15 practices in March and April. If you can’t make it to the live show, catch us on replay on the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel, or in the video player embedded in this article. Now is a great time to sign up for Blue White Illustrated and the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel. Don’t miss our exclusive interivews, breaking news and more on YouTube. And of course, you’ll get premium inside information into practice and recruiting you can’t get anywhere else. YouTube viewers can use promo code PSU1 at sign up to get two months for one dollar. How quickly will Abdul Carter take to defensive end? We start the show discussing Penn State star defender Abdul Carter’s move to defensive end. The discussion centers around how quickly Carter can take to the position, not the chances of success. We discuss what factors will play into that transition on the show. Here’s an excerpt from the article outlining our five questions. How will he take to defensive line coach Deion Barnes’ teaching as a pass rusher? Carter has the physical skills and instincts to be an elite pass rusher. But learning the nuances of the position still takes time. That training has likely already started. Penn State defense under Tom Allen and the wide receiver roomSome of the other questions we discussed on the show deal with the new Penn State defensive scheme under new coordinator Tom Allen. We’ve discussed his tendencies and preferences at Indiana this offseason, but today, we reverse the question. How will Allen adapt to the talent at Penn State? Will he change aspects of his scheme, personnel deployment or alignments with more talented and well-rounded players? Finally, we discuss the top question for the spring. What will the Penn State receiver room do over the next two months? While we center the conversation around the top receiver and if the team can find a leader, the conversation goes deeper than that. What are the combinations of players that make sense? Who will fight for a spot in the two-deep, and will any of the team's young receivers step up to challenge the veterans? Join the show to hear what we think heading into the start of camp. #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comFive Burning Questions for Penn State Spring Football Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDPenn State starting quarterback Drew Allar sat down with the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel this week to discuss several topics, including the team's offseason work under new offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki, his personal progress this offseason and what he thinks the team will be like this year, based on the offensive installation they've done so far.Check out his full conversation here or on the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel. Spring football is just around the corner, and you don't want to miss practice highlights, coach interviews, and more!Allar discusses how the Penn State offense will feel different this yearOne of the major themes that both Allar and his fellow quarterbacks have expressed this offseason is that the offense will feel very different than last season. Former offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich used motion during his time at Penn State, but not the way Kotelnicki does. That's been the emphasis so far."I think there's gonna be a lot more things that we do on the front end for us that are going to, you know, make the defense communicate, and it's gotta be more beneficial for us. Like helping guys get open from a schematic standpoint and getting them better, favorable matchups in a sense, and just making the defense beyond on their toes and always making them communicate," Allar said."So I'm really looking forward to getting into spring ball and, you know, going against Coach Allen and their defensive system."What it takes to be greatIf there's one thing that sticks out about Allar's play from last season is that he wasn't a game-changing quarterback. From a broad view of production, Allar was good last year but didn't elevate his teammates beyond the issues that plagued the offense. We discussed what it takes for a quarterback to be great and if the Penn State starter thinks he's there yet."I think what makes a quarterback and Lee is you know, his work habits and his preparation, away from the facility. You know, doing the right things away from the facility, being on time to meetings, always being prepared, and really being like a coach out there on the field," Allar said when defining what makes a quarterback elite in his mind."And then, I think honestly, it's playing within the system, and then when things break down, just doing the best you can to take care of the ball and make those make those plays happen."#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comPenn State QB Drew Allar discusses new offense, his areas of improvement for 2024 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThanks to our sponsor: myperfectfranchise.netCheck out Nittany Cards plus! https://www.ebay.com/str/nittanycardsplusThe Penn State Nittany Lions are on spring break, but we got to hear from starting quarterback Drew Allar on Monday. He sat down with Blue White Illustrated before the break, which you can watch by clicking here.On today’s BWI Live Show, we discuss Allar’s comments. Senior Editor Nate Bauer joins the show to discuss what Allar meant when discussing the offense, his development, and what went wrong last season.Penn State is working hard now to make things easy laterOn today’s show, we dig into what Allar meant by putting the defense in conflict and what the new offense can do to create doubt in the defense’s mind.“I think there’s gonna be a lot more things that we do on the front end for us that are going to, you know, make the defense communicate, and it’s gotta be more beneficial for us. Like helping guys get open from a schematic standpoint and getting them better, favorable matchups in a sense, and just making the defense beyond on their toes and always making them communicate,” Allar said.Bauer wanted to know more about what new offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki brings to Penn State that will put the defense on its heels the way Allar describes. We put context to that conversation.BWI MailbagWe also hear from you, the fans on today’s show. It’s the weekly BWI Mailbag show featuring questions from the Live Chat and the Blue White Illustrated Message board. Here is a sampling of today’s questions.How do you think recent rule changes (helmet communication and two-minute warnings) will affect PSU football and CJF?What are the chances that they can do the West side demo and construction in time that no season ticket holders on the West side end up having to miss some games?With it being said that King Mack is looking like he’s staying at safety, who do you guys think will be competing for the nickel role?We discuss those questions, plus more, to end the show. If you want to get a question on a future episode, the best way to do so is to join Blue White Illustrated. We put out a weekly call for mailbag questions on the Lions Den Message Forum where you can submit your buringing Penn State sports questions. The best are read and answered on the show.Programming Note: There won’t be a Thursday BWI Live Recruiting Show this week. Next week, head coach James Franklin will open up spring practice, and due to his press conference, our Tuesday show is moving to Monday.#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comHow will new college football rules affect Penn State? | BWI Mailbag Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThanks to our sponsor: myperfectfranchise.netSnyder and Power: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/news/on3-scouting-director-charles-power-breaks-down-quarterback-matt-zollers-following-on300-rankings-update/The Penn State Football recruiting class of 2025 got a major boost this week the release of the updated On300 rankings. The team jumped to 11th in the national rankings after several committed players took a big step forward in the rankings. We'll discuss that, and which targets will visits Happy Valley in the next four months during the spring and summer periods.Recruiting insider Ryan Snyder sits down to talk for an hour on the BWI Live Recruiting Show today starting at 10 a.m. on YouTube. This week's major discussion topic is Pennsylvania quarterback Matt Zollers' meteoric rise in the recruiting rankings. We discuss that news, plus Zollers' timeline for commitment.If you can't join the show live, check the replay embedded in this article or on the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel. We'll have exclusive interviews, breaking news, and discussion all offseason long!Zollers makes big announcement, Penn State official visits lining upIt wasn't just the players in Penn State's current committed class that got a big bump in the latest update from the On3 national scouting team. The team's top targets in the region also made significant gains in the rankings. The most notable was four-star quarterback Matt Zollers, who climbed all the way to 17th overall. Snyder will discuss his conversation with Charles Power, head of On3 scouting.Here's a clip from that conversation.“I think when you look at the quarterback class, Matt Zollers is a really impressive prospect in a vacuum, but when you look at the quarterback position as a group, which is really how we start our process, ranking within each position group first, I think he stacks up really well within the quarterback group nationally,” said On3 Scouting Director Charles Power.Check out the rest of the interview here.But the good news kept flowing for Penn State. The team has one of four official visits set for top 100 linebacker Ty Jackson this summer. The Florida native has Penn State on a short list of top schools and is a top target for the team. We'll discuss how the Lions stack up to the competition in his list of schools. The conversation continues with other official and spring visits Snyder thinks are important.On300 Udpate -A strong year in PA?It wasn't just Zollers that skyrocketed up the recruiting boards. Several in-state prospects that are at the top of Penn State's checklist also make gains in the latest On3 update. We'll discuss where committed linebacker Alex Tatsch, lineman Michael Carroll, and tight end Andrew Olesh all fell in the recent update.Finally, we'll be taking your thoughts and questions on the show! Join us live at 10 a.m. on YouTube Tuesday through Friday to discuss Penn State football, recruiting and wrestling with the leader in Penn State sports!#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comA big year for Pennsylvania in recruiting? | Penn State validated in On300 Update Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDPenn State offense drills: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/news/one-drill-that-were-watching-for-each-penn-state-player-on-offense-during-the-nfl-combine/Penn State defense drills: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/news/one-drill-were-interested-in-for-each-penn-state-defensive-player-at-the-2024-nfl-combine/The on-field testing for the 2024 NFL Combine starts on Thursday afternoon. Ten Penn State Nittany Lions will run, jump, catch and participate in on-field drills in front of 32 team scouts this weekend. We’re previewing the event by giving one drill that will be important for each Penn State player on today’s BWI Live Show.Join us at 10 a.m. as we discuss each player’s scouting profile, and break down the potential of recent Penn State Class of 2025 commit Lyrick Samuel. Finally, we’ll discuss how the Penn State safety position is a perfect fit with new defensive coordinator Tom Alen.If you can’t join us live, check out the show’s replay on the Blue-White Illustrated YouTube Channel or embedded here in this article.One drill for each Penn State football player at the NFL CombineIt’s been a few years since Penn State has had a standout performance at the NFL Combine. The Nittany Lions have developed a reputation for consistently sending impressive athletes to the Combine under head coach James Franklin. We discuss what goes into that reputation and then preview which players might show out this week. Here’s an excerpt from the defensive breakdown earlier this week.Adisa Isaac – broad jumpThere is no great test for functional strength at the Combine. Doing a max squat would be dangerous, and that doesn’t even gauge explosive power as much as raw strength, which are two different things. But for an undersized defensive end like Adisa Isaac, the broad jump is a fine proxy. The broad jump measures explosive lower body power for the athlete. Isaac showed great power through contact last year and at the Senior Bowl, but putting a number to that will be informative.Expect him to stand out at the Combine in the rest of his testing drills.Offensive PlayersProjected top-ten pick Olu Fashanu doesn’t have to do any drill he doesn’t want to at the Combine because his stock is already high enough to be selective. But that doesn’t mean we’re not curious to learn certain things about his skills if he does participate.But the most interesting offensive athlete at the Combine is tight end Theo Johnson. The big-bodied pass-catcher needs to show he’s a dynamic athlete to make up for his inconsistent blocking. Here’s one area we focus on during the show.#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Spring football is just around the corner and today on the BWI Live YouTube Show, we're previewing the action! Join us today at 10 a.m. on YouTube as we power rank the Penn State offensive positions ahead of spring ball. Which positions are set up for success this year? And which ones will need to work to improve before the start of the season? We're going through that this week, plus previewing the NFL Combine and taking your questions in the BWI Mailbag. If you haven't subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable notifications. That way you'll be alerted when there's new content, breaking news and interviews from the leader in Penn State football and recruiting coverage. Penn State max testing weekLater this week we'll step inside the Lasch Building weight room to see Penn State football put on a different kind of show. The team has max testing week this week and squats are the main attraction during the week-long test. However, the team is testing other lifts, including power cleans. Sophomore linebacker Tony Rojas released a video on Tuesday of his personal record on the lift of 350 pounds, which you can check out here. We'll discuss the progress of the second-year Penn State linebacker. It's also NFL Combine week where the former Nittany Lions will be putting on their own athletic show for scouts and GMs in Indianpolis. We'll preview that event and discuss Blue White Illustrated's coverage of the process. If you want a primer for the Combine, check out our previews. Spring Football Preview Max testing week means that spring football is just around the corner. The team will break winter conditioning and then go on Spring Break with the rest of Penn State next week. After that, football is officially back! We're getting ready for another round of Penn State football by power ranking the team's offensive positions ahead of camp. Which unit has the most promise? And which ones can gain the most ground? We're dissecting the offense under new coordinator Andy Kotelnicki this week. Check out next week's Tuesday show for a breakdown of the defensive unit. BWI MailbagFinally, we're ending the show with you as the star! The BWI Mailbag is back and we're taking questions from the live chat, plus the message board. Not a member of Blue White Illustrated? Sign up now to get access to the Lions Den and submit a question on the weekly mailbag chat thread. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDWe have a special edition of the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Show today. Former Penn State offensive lineman Landon Tengwall joins the program to sit down with host Thomas Frank Carr and discuss what it's like to be a Nittany Lion during winter workouts. He's also here to talk O-line and preview the spring football competition across the starting five. Finally, he'll give his thoughts on the three players Penn State is sending to the NFL Combine this week.Join the show to hear the conversation and to get insight on the part of the year few get access to. If you can't catch the pre-recorded interview live, you can watch it embedded in this article or on the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Page.Not a subscriber? Join now for free, and don't miss out on our interviews, breaking news, and live shows.Tengwall describes Penn State Winter WorkoutsPenn State is ending the toughest part of the college football calendar this week. In February, the team goes through organized Winter Workouts that test each player's mental and physical capabilities. We discuss what that process is like from someone who has gone through it. Few people get the insight into what it's like to be a Nittany Lion at this time of year, and Tengwall tells listeners what the team is building instead of just muscle.Next, we discuss spring football and the offensive line. The team has three open positions at left tackle, center, and right guard heading into the year, so Tengwall previews each position and the players competing for a starting job.We discuss how hard it is for Anthony Donkoh to go from left guard to right tackle in a month, coming from a player who shifted between positions his freshman year, too.He'll give his thoughts on the center competition and what Nick Dawkins means to the team and the O-line room. We touch on left tackle, Drew Shelton's maturation into an expected starter, and the understanding that Penn State fans need to have with Shelton as he replaces an All-American.NFL Combine PreviewFinally, we discuss what makes Olu Fashanu such a great player. Tengwall played next to the future top NFL pick for two-plus seasons and had a front-row view of the talent fans, and media are discovering in-depth during the draft process.But Fashanu isn't the only lineman going to the NFL Combine this week. Both right tackle Caedan Wallace and center Hunter Nourzad will show the NFL their skills. Tengwall discusses his expectations for Wallace to wow scouts with his athletic prowess.#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comFormer Penn State O-Lineman Landon Tengwall discusses winter workouts, Olu Fashanu Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thanks to our sponor: myperfectfranchise.netSubscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDSnyder on Finney: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/news/penn-state-football-cornerback-recruit-brandon-finney-sets-spring-visit-schedule/We're just weeks away from spring football practice, so Penn State recruiting is winding back up after a month off. On today's BWI Live Recruiting Show, we're previewing spring recruiting. Recruiting insiders Sean Fitz and Ryan Snyder sit down to discuss the important names that will impact the team's recruiting efforts starting in March.Join BWI Live Tuesday through Friday at 10 a.m. on YouTube! You can ask questions of our experts and give your thoughts on the team's Class of 2025 recruiting efforts. If you can't make today's live show, you can always catch the replay on the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel or in the embedded video.Penn State recruiting heading into spring footballThe Penn State football recruiting class of 2025 is currently third in the Big Ten and 13th nationally. They also have the second-most recruits behind Notre Dame, with 12 players committed.So, with a sound base heading into the spring, is Penn State poised to strike at high-level talent? Fitz and Snyder will give their thoughts about the class and where things can go from here. Snyder also gives his thoughts on the most recent commit, four-star wideout Lyric Samuel.Spring recruiting previewThe names and dates for the upcoming spring football recruiting season, where hundreds of prospects will filter through campus, is filling up. On today's show we'll detail which notable players are coming to campus. Some of the names that fans will want to watch are the names they arleady know. Can Penn State seal the deal with quarterback Matt Zollers? How long will Michael Carroll take to make a decision on his college choice?The team has severl high-profile national recuits coming to campus this spring. FInd out more about Kansas tight end Linkon Cure, southern cornerback Onis Konanbonny and 2026 defensive end Kevin Ford.The team also has several regional prospects confirming visits this week. Find out more about Jeff Exinor and Brandon Finney of McDonogh high school.Penn State Football Recruiting Spring Preview#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State defense is undergoing some changes for the upcoming season and we’re previewing what that might look like during spring football. The BWI Live show looks at how the Nittany Lions may replace Abdul Carter at defensive end and what Tony Rojas playing Sam linebacker means for the spring.We’re also discussing the shift in how the team will play on the back end with new defensive coordinator Tom Allen taking over the squad. What will he prioritize from a defensive perspective in order to generate turnovers? And how does that affect the safety position? It’s all defense all day on the BWI Live show! Join us at 10 a.m. Tuesday through Friday to get the latest on Penn State football, recruiting and wrestling.If you can’t catch the show live, check it out on replay here, embedded in the article, or on the Blue-White Illustrated YouTube Channel.Penn State is moving Abdul Carter to edgePenn State made the decision this offseason to move its most famous defender to a different position. We’ve discussed the pros and cons of Carter’s move to the defensive end here on the site; now we add some context to that conversation on the show.https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/news/penn-state-linebacker-abdul-carter-moves-to-defensive-end/But, the inherent advantage of having Carter at linebacker was sneaking an extra edge defender on the field. The Penn State defense had a Bizzaro lineup in 2023, thanks to Carter and Kobe King’s size in the box. Both players checked in at 250 pounds, meaning that it was like having a bonus defensive lineman when either run-blitzed an interior gap. This doesn’t mean that young linebackers like Tony Rojas, Kaveion Keys, or Keon Wylie can’t play the run skillfully, but it does change the nature of the team’s front seven. Also, while Carter’s off-ball instincts weren’t exceptional last season, he became more proficient as the season wore on. His first quarter against Ole Miss hinted at a Micah Parsons-level bowl breakout before an injury ended his day early.Next, we dive further into the ramifications of moving Carter on the linebacker position. Will Penn State play three linebackers in 2024? Or will Allen shift the defense to a two-linebacker look? There’s plenty of ways this can go, which we discuss on the show.Penn State defensive shift in coveragesLastly, we detail some of the potential changes that Allen could make in the defensive structure. We discuss the difference between a man coverage-focused defense and the potential results of a zone coverage defense.#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comHow does Penn State replace Abdul Carter at linebacker? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Penn State Nittany Lions wrestling team is once again the Big Ten Regular season champions. On today's Penn State Wrestling show, we discuss the team's irregular season fraught with injury and sickness, plus the team's win over Nebraska to secure the title. Wrestling reproter Greg Pickel also reviews the injury update that head coach Cael Sanderson gave this week before senior day against Edinboro. We'll also preview the final dual meet of the season and what to expect from the team in the postseason. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Penn State Nittany Lions basketball team dismissed guard Kanye Clary this week. Senior Editor and basketball insider Nate Bauer discusses the situation and tries to view things from both sides of the relationship as it ends prematurely. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDK.J. Winston: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/news/sporting-new-number-kj-winston-talks-penn-states-crazy-offseason/The Penn State Nittany Lions are deep into winter conditioning, getting ready for the 2024 spring football season. On today's BWI Live Show, we discuss the team's most recent media availability, the stakes for the 2024 college football season, and your questions on the BWI Mailbag! Join the show live at 10 a.m. Tuesday through Friday or catch the replay of today's show embedded in this article.If you haven't subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel so you get updates and notifications on breaking news, live shows and featured content. The Penn State Wrestling team is once again Big Ten regular season champions. We'll recap the win over Nebraska and the preview of senior day on Friday's Penn State wrestling show at 10 a.m.As always, we'll have our Penn State Recruiting Show on Thursday at 10 a.m. Learn more about the 12-person class of 2025 with Sean Fitz and Ryan Snyder.Does Penn State head coach James Franklin have something to prove?https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/news/penn-states-james-franklin-listed-among-coaches-with-most-to-prove-in-2024-newsstand/Despite ten years of winning seasons, Penn State fans are restless for a postseason bid. The mounting pressure to win on a bigger stage put Franklin on ESPN's list of coaches with the most to prove this upcoming season. Is that a fair assessment of Franklin's time in Happy Valley? Also, how does the new-look Big Ten change the perception and realistic expectations for the program?We'll discuss that idea with veteran reporters Nate Bauer and Fitz, who have their finger on the pulse of the program. What do you think? Join the live chat and give your thoughts, or leave a reply in the YouTube comments section!Penn State also held an open media session with select athletes after the program's THON event on Saturday. What did Fitz learn from starting safety KJ Winston? We'll hear from him on his conversation with the rising star.BWI MailbagFinally, your questions drive the rest of the show. Want to get a question on air but can't join live? Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated and submit a question on the weekly BWI Mailbag submission thread. We post a call each week for questions regarding Penn State football, recruiting, and basketball. Subscribe for one dollar and get access to premium content and the message board for a month.Today, we'll discuss Penn State's recruiting efforts for quarterback with Matt Zollers and Malik Washington. We'll also discuss the team's prospects at the 2024 NFL Combine and who might shine during the testing phase of the week-long event.Does James Franklin still have something to prove at Penn State?#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This show orginally aired on Feb. 15.Thanks so our sponsor: https://myperfectfranchise.net/Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe recruiting world is quiet after a furious January where hundreds of prospects visited campuses nationwide for Junior Days. However, the news never stops in recruiting and even during a "dead period" there's always something moving behind the scenes. On today's BWI Live Show, we discuss several top recruits trimming their lists and, including Penn State, the return of a top recruiting assistant, and more. Join the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel so you don't miss any live shows, breaking news, or commitment videos. As always, you can watch our content on replay there or embedded in articles like this one. Penn State recruiting newsBefore diving into the news from the past week, BWI publisher Sean Fitz discusses Penn State winter media day. The Nittany Lions opened up the Beaver Stadium media room on Tuesday for reporters to chat with the second-year players in the program. Fitz shares the interesting nuggets and thoughts he found talking to the Class of 2023. However, fans are most interested in Fitz's most recent prediction in Penn State recruiting. The team may get its first receiver commit in the Class of 2025 with New York's Lyrick Samuel. Fitz picked Samuel to land with the program and discusses why he made that decision. Check out the show to see highlights from the Bronx native. Nittany Lions in the running for several top prospectsSo far, Penn State has built a solid recruiting class, mostly from regional prospects. But the team is still pushing to land top talent in the class. One of those names is edge rusher Darren Ikinnagbon. The four-star edge rusher out of New Jersey named the Lions among his top eight programs. What are the chances that defensive line coach Deion Barnes can land the 6-5 rusher? We'll discuss his recruitment and that of Georiga linebacker Mantrez Walker. Finally, we'll dive into the buisness of recruiting and how Penn State has changed under new athletic director Pat Kraft. Frank Bodani of the York Daily Record recently reported that Penn State's recruiting and overall budgets have skyrocketed since Kraft took over. That news coincides with the return of recruiting staffer Khalil Ahmad. Ahmad took a job with Syracuse this offseason, only to return this week. Fitz will explain Ahmad's importance to the program and how Penn State can use his regional ties to land several of the players we're discussing on today's show. #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comPenn State a leader in recruiting? | New RPM Pick for Penn State Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Penn State Nittany Lions Wrestling team dominated Iowa and Rutgers this past weekend. Now, they face Nebraska in the final dual of the Big Ten regular season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Penn State football team is working hard in winter conditioning to improve its collective abilities for the upcoming 2024 season. This offseason, we’re examining one area that each unit can improve and one strength each position group brings back for the Fall. On today’s BWI Live Show, we’re discussing that series and looking at where the linebackers and defensive tackles can take a step next season. Check out the full show embedded in this article, or subscribe to the Blue-White Illustrated YouTube Channels to catch the show airing live at 10 a.m.Penn State linebackers are working on tacklingThere was one standout reason why Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter seemed to have a down year, despite some notable progress as a player in 2023. We dove into the number of missed tackles he had earlier this month. According to PFF, Carter whiffed on 28.1% of his tackles last season. That’s an alarmingly high number, which ranks fourth-most among Power Four linebackers with at least 250 defensive snaps. In fairness ot Carter, this number took a hit after he tried to play through an injury in the Peach Bowl and missed three tackles while hobbled. However, Carter is just the group’s headliner. On today’s show, we discuss which players at his position can improve their tackling and how the Penn State linebacker unit can take the step into superstardom after a great end to the 2023 regular season. Defensive tackles pushing the pocketThe Penn State defensive tackles came into last season as the team’s biggest question mark. Fans and media openly questioned their ability to stop the run. Yet it quickly became clear that the group was ready to play and became a team strength against the run in 2023. But there’s a new level of productivity this group can reach in new Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen’s defense. Here’s the start of that conversation. Hakeem Beamon (14) and Zane Durant (13) tied for 20th and 22nd, respectively, to lead the team’s defensive tackle position in total pressure. Coziah Izzard was right behind them with 12 pressures. Also, according to PFF, Izzard finished the season with four sacks, while Durant had three. Allen’s new system will likely emphasize defensive tackles getting to the passer by virtue of one key situation the group was largely excluded from last season. Check out today’s show for the full conversation on the team’s interior pass rush. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This show originally aired on Feb. 8.Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDWe've entered the February dead period for college football recruiting, which is the one time of the year when things are truly quiet for teams. But that doesn't mean there aren't things to discuss. On today's BWI Live Recruiting Show, we're recapping the flurry of news and activity from the previous month.Want to see the show live? Join us every Tuesday through Friday at 10 a.m. on the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel. Ask questions of our experts and hear their thoughts on Penn State football, recruiting, basketball, and wrestling.We're also recapping the latest recruiting news on today's show, including two commitments and the top four for a critical prospect.Penn State makes top four for Matt ZollersFour-star quarterback prospect Matt Zollers trimmed his list of schools to four this week, including the Nittany Lions in that group. BWI recruiting experts Sean Fitz and Ryan Snyder discuss the list and how important Zollers is to the team's recruiting efforts.Zollers is just one part of the recruiting news heating up the first week of the dead period. The team earned a commitment from two defenders this week. We've discussed both linebacker Alex Tatsch and defensive athlete Dayshaun Burnett in their commitment breakdowns, but we'll review the week's developments on today's show.Junior Day #3 recapSpeaking of the dead period, Penn State hosted several important prospects during the team's final Junior Day in the last half week of January. What has the response been to the event? Snyder caught up with several prospects to gauge their impression of the Nittany Lions. He'll share several of his conversations on today's show.From there, we'll review the action from the last month. Which positions are clearer after Junior Days? Which are still emerging? We'll recap the prospects and boards for several of the team's positions.Class of 2025 RecapThe team has ten commitments for the current cycle, heading into spring football. How does that stack up to previous seasons? And how does this group compare to the previous groups? We're breaking down the Penn State recruiting class to end the show. Several factors include a strong, early regional tie to one part of the team's recruiting footprint.Also, is Penn State being safe with it's recruiting strategy this season? We'll ask the experts who have their finger on the pulse of Nittany Lions football recruiting to find out. Join the show to hear what they say. As always, you can watch the replay on the BWI YouTube Channel, or embedded in this article.#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDPenn State football is gearing up for another spring football season with winter conditioning. But outside the walls of Lasch, the Big Ten is changing around them. Two major names joined Ohio State and Michigan recently, and today, on the BWI Live Show, we're talking about those additions. Chip Kelly left UCLA late into the offseason to be the offensive coordinator at Ohio State, while NFL defensive coordinator Wink Martindale left the pros to join Michigan.How will those changes late in the cycle affect Penn State? We're discussing that, plus former Penn State players Ji'ayire "Tig Brown" and Donovan Smith's play in the Super Bowl. Stay tuned for the end, where we take questions from the BWI Mailbag! If you haven't yet, subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube so you don't miss any live shows or breaking news videos. But as always, you can find the replay here embedded in the article.Penn State offensive tackle succession discussionFormer Penn State left tackle Donovan Smith won his second Super Bowl on Sunday with the Kansas City Chiefs. He's had a long career as a starting left tackle in the NFL, but not every Nittany Lions fan celebrates him like they do other successful players from the program. We discuss the lineage of left tackles under head coach James Franklin and how his time in Happy Valley colors the way fans feel about him.That conversation then spins to include Rasheed Walker, who had a similar story arc at Penn State before leaving for the NFL. Both players were ultra-talented but never fully realized their potential before leaving for the pros. Now, Walker is the presumed starting left tackle for the Green Bay Packers.Does Penn State have the depth and talent to push its top players at the position to be their best selves? We discuss that history and how Olu Fashanu, Drew Shelton, Nolan Rucci and Anthony Donkoh fit into the picture.Ohio State and Michigan disruption - Does it change anything?Penn State's place in the Big Ten rankings may be in upheaval this coming year. Where will the team fall in the rankings with the influx of former Pac-12 schools? But it's not just Franklin and the Nittany Lions that experienced attrition this offseason. Ohio State just named a new offensive coordinator, in former UCLA head coach Chip Kelly. Michigan has lost talent on and off the field after Jim Harbaugh took some of the staff to the LA Chargers. So, does any of that change Penn State's chances of finishing at the top of the conference? We discuss that and the team's chances of making the 12-team playoff if they finish fourth.BWI MailbagAs always, the last segment on our show is for you. Check out the message board each week for the Mailbag submission thread, or join live and ask your question in the chat. This week, we're discussing Alex Birchmere's development and the origins of Penn State's receiver issues.#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comHow does Penn State match up with new Ohio State and Michigan coordinators? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A top-five college wrestling match is on deck Friday night in the Big Ten. The No. 1 Penn State Nittany Lions invade Carver-Hawkeye Arena for a showdown with No. 3 Iowa at 9 p.m. ET. Big Ten Network will televise the dual, which will feature multiple top-10 matchups. A sellout crowd is expected.On today's BWI Wrestling Show, reporter Gerg Pickel breaks down the upcoming dual meet between the two wrestling powers. We also discuss the upcoming BJC Dual meet on Monday between Penn State and Rutgers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Penn State Basketball Team has won two in a row in Big Ten Play heading into a home tilt against Iowa. Find out what is going on with the team and how they're balancing growth with expectations about the team's personality this season. Senior Editor Nate Bauer also discusses the news and notes with the basketball team from the recent days. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDAs always, when a quarterback doesn’t have immediate and resounding success, fan bases tend to fracture around the topic. Penn State quarterback Drew Allar was good last season but didn’t play his best in big games, nor did he play with a consistently improving arc throughout the season. Yet, there was good in his play when you sift through his performance, and that’s what we’re talking about today on the BWI Live Show. Where did Allar shine in 2023, and what does that say about his ability to play better this upcoming season? We’re discussing that, plus talking about more quarterbacks to end the show. Penn State made the top four for four-star 2025 passer Matt Zollers. Penn State must contend with national powerhouse Georiga for his services, but what exactly does Zollers do? We’re discussing his highlight tape to see why this latest Nittany Lion prospect is such a rising star. Join the BWI Live Show at 10 a.m. on YouTube Tuesday through Friday. If you can’t, catch the replay on the channel or here on the site embedded in the show article. Allar one of the best at a hard skillOn today’s show, we discuss a strong point in Allar’s play that isn’t obvious to fans during a game. We break down how well Allar played when getting to his second read on a play. We’ll explain what that means and why it’s an important factor in predicting his success as he grows in the position. Here’s part of that answer from the article detailing Allar’s strengths. Every play, regardless of concept, scheme, or coaching philosophy, has a starting point. There’s a route or route combination that the quarterback should look to first. But what happens when that part of the play won’t work? Most passing plays have more than one concept baked into them, and the quarterback can either go to that or make a play with his feet.Today, we’ll focus on Alllar’s ability to play within the scheme when his first read isn’t there. This is a facet of his game that we highlighted repeatedly during our film review of the offense in 2023 and is a primary reason why I believe Allar can still be a transcendent quarterback despite the lack of immediate returns to that end.Check out the complete article here. https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/news/offseason-optimism-where-penn-state-quarterback-drew-allar-shined-in-2023/Penn State working hard to land two quarterbacks in 2025Lastly, we’ll discuss the type of player Penn State is pursuing with Zollers in the Class of 2025. What sort of skill does the 6-3 quarterback possess? And what style of Penn State quarterback does he most closely relate to? We’ll break it all down in the show's final segment. #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDLast Friday, the college football landscape felt the first tremors of the next big shift in how the sport will be run in the future. The SEC and the Big Ten announced they were creating a special advisory committee to help oversee the future of the sport. Many viewed this as the beginning of the end for the NCAA. Penn State football finds itself on the ship headed toward the future.But what does that future look like? On today's BWI Live Show, we discuss how a new power structure will emerge and what factors matter on the way to it. Senior Editor Nate Bauer joins the show to lend his experienced eye to the situation.We'll also discuss the team's defensive end situation outside of Dani Dennis-Sutton. Who will step up and play in that secondary pass-rushing role? Find out that, plus hear the BWI Mailbag that ends the show!If you haven't yet, subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube so you don't miss our live shows, programmed videos, and breaking news. As always, you can check out the replay on the channel or embed it in the BWI Live articles.The future of College footballWe spend the first third of today's show discussing how college football has been masquerading as something different than the NFL, its professional counterpart. Bauer lists why he thinks the changes that will take place in the sport over the next several years will finally unmask the sport for what it has been for years.Where does Penn State fit into this? Will the Big Ten change its model of team acquisition and start shedding less viable programs? According to Bauer, it's all on the table.Penn State defensive end roomAnother significant change for Penn State this upcoming year is at defensive end. While Dani Dennis-Sutton will likely step into the starring role after two seasons building to this moment, the other position remains unclaimed. Defensive ends Amin Vanover and Zuriah Fisher are the veterans who have the inside track to the spot, but who else factors in? Will Abdul Carter see a meaningful change in his usage? Or Will sophomore Jameial Lyons fall in Dennis-Suttons' footsteps. We discuss those ideas and the other variables that will present themselves in spring football.BWI MailbagAs always, the second half of the show is reserved for you. We take fan questions from the Blue White Illustrated message board and from the live chat during the show. Want to get your thoughts on air? The best way to is to subscribe to the site and ask a question in the mailbag submission thread, which is posted the day before the show.#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The undefeated and top-ranked Penn State Wrestling team takes on the seventh-ranked Ohio State wrestling team. Reporter Greg Pickel recaps the team's win over Maryland last weekend and gives his thoughts on the team's decisions at 149, plus preview the top matchups from the upcoming dual. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MMAFx: Thank you to our partner MMAFx! Order the highly acclaimed MMAFx Hand Fighting & Hand Speed Training instructional video set and help your football athlete GAIN AN EDGE over their opponent www.mmafx.netContact Coach Bruce Lombard to set up a FREE consultation for MMAFx One-on-One private trainings, small group trainings, or team clinics at [email protected] Team Rankings: https://www.on3.com/db/rankings/team/football/2024/Today on the Penn State Recruiting Show, we’re discussing the final stages of the 2024 recruiting cycle before focusing on the next phase in 2025. We’re recapping the latest On3 rankings update before National Signing Day and then previewing the next and final Junior Day before the February dead period begins later this month.Join the show live at 10 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday on YouTube, or catch the replay embedded in this article. We’re bringing you the best recruiting content this offseason.Penn State gets a five star player in final rankingsFor the second time in three seasons, one of Penn State’s offensive line commits has earned a fifth star in the final recruiting rankings. Erie native Cooper Cousins skyrocketed up the rankings this fall after a dominant performance during the All-Star season. Recruiting Insiders Ryan Snyder and Sean Fitz will discuss where Penn State’s top targets landed in the On300. Here’s what On3 national scout Cody Bellaire said about Cousins.“Cooper Cousins’ tape is filled with pancakes and tossing defenders out of the club,” On3 National Scout Cody Bellaire wrote following his All-American week. “With that said, we knew he would be physical and feisty, but we didn’t know just how violent he would truly be when facing some of the top competition in the country. Throughout the week, Cousins was powerful at the point of attack. He finished blocks in the run game and was battling through the whistle during one-on-one’s. His movement skills were on full display during 9-on-7 and team periods.We also discuss Jon Mitchell’s ascent back to the top 100 in the final On3 Rankings and where the rest of Penn State’s nine prospects landed on that list.Penn State Junior Day PreviewPenn State hosts its final Junior Day before the dead period closes down recruiting for the month of February. We’ll discuss which regional prospects coming to Camppus this weekend are most important or interesting.The player that stands out most is quarterback Matt Zollers. Snyder explains that while most junior day visits aren’t as critical, the quarterback differs. He also delves into why Zollers, in particular, is a critical visit this weekend.We’ll also discuss regional receiver Jeff Exinor out of McDonogh and his fit with the program. Snyder gives a stat about receiver recruiting that is eye-opening. Lastly, we preview the 2026 class with Harrisburg offensive lineman Kevin Brown.Thanks to our sponsor: https://myperfectfranchise.net/Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilD#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDPenn State Nittany Lion football fans are dying to know more about their team during the offseason. Today we’re profiling the safety position for this spring, updating fans on last weekend’s junior day, and discussing your thoughts on the BWI Mailbag.Join Penn State football experts Sean Fitz and Nate Bauer as they discuss the topics you want to hear about on the BWI Mailbag Show. If you want to get a question on the air, submit it to the BWI Mailbag Submission Thread, which goes live on the message board the night prior.Not a member? Join now and get access to the Lions Den and premium content for just one dollar.As always, you can watch the complete show embedded in this article or on the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel.Penn State Junior Day RecapPenn State held its second Junior Day of the 2025 recruiting cycle this past weekend and Blue White Illustrated has you covered in the hours after it’s conclusion. Fitz and recruiting insider Ryan Snyder have reactions on the site, but Fitz gives an overview of the weekend. Was this another opportunity to pick up a commitment like they did the previous weekend? He discussed the expectations he had for this weekend.Next, the team chooses another position to discuss as the Nittany Lions transition to 2024 and spring football. Bauer wrote a position overview earlier this week and the team discusses how that spot can take a step in 2024 and if Kevin Winston Jr can become a superstar.Here’s what Winston had to say about his progress this past season.That was my main thing. Getting better and better each game as the season goes on,” Winston said. “That was my main thing and my goal. That’s what I was looking forward to.”You can check out the rest in Bauer’s article, which you can find here.https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/news/penn-state-winter-outlook-safeties-offer-stability-amidst-db-shakeup/BWI MailbagToday’s mailbag has a recruiting flavor but we still discuss Penn State’s current roster quite a bit. However, we start the show with the reaction to Michigan losing head coach Jim Harbaugh to the NFL. A member of the live show’s chat wants to know if there are any current players that Penn State might have a chance to recruit now that there’s a 30-day window for players to transfer after a coaching change. Does Fitz see anyone that makes sense? We discuss that topic, plus hit on the roster depth, Drew Allar’s mobility, and more.#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comCan K.J. Winston lead Penn State safeties to new heights? | BWI Mailbag Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKSubscribe to BWI - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDSnyder's junior day list: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/news/check-out-penn-state-football-recruiting-list-for-january-27-and-february-3-junior-day/Fitz's list of 2024 risers: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/news/trimmings-four-penn-state-signees-trending-up-at-the-end-of-the-2024-cycle/It's almost time for Penn State Football's second junior day of January, and there's plenty of recruiting news to discuss heading into the month's final weekend. Join the BWI Live Recruiting Show as insiders Ryan Snyder and Sean Fitz discuss those topics and your thoughts!We'll review the latest recruiting offers that Penn State sent out this week, plus review four-star defensive end Trent Wilson's top eight schools, which dropped earlier this week.If you want to catch the show live, subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel. We're live at 10 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. You can catch the replay on the channel or here, embedded in this article.Penn State recruiting newsThe Penn State staff is expanding its board for 2025 and 2026, with more offers coming out each week. Today's show discusses recent public offers, including an NFL legacy linebacker and some top tight ends from down South.We'll also discuss the latest decisions from top prospects this week. Top defensive tackle prospect Trent Wilson released a top eight schools. We'll discuss that and where defensive end Ari Watford committed.Rankings for the Class of 2024 are still filtering in as we near the traditional signing day in February. We'll discuss where Penn State's prospects moved in the On300 National rankings, which take into account the updated 247 Sports lists.Finally, we'll take questions from you! Join the chat live at 10 a.m. to ask a question of our experts.Junior Day PreviewThe biggest news of the week is that Penn State has another massive recruiting weekend with over 30 players expected to visit campus to learn more about Penn State. We'll discuss some of the players that Snyder listed in his recent article about the remaining junior days.Penn State hosted just shy of 50 prospects this past Saturday, Jan. 20, for its first of three junior days before the dead period begins on Feb. 5. The second of those recruiting events is now set for this upcoming Saturday, Jan. 27. James Franklin and his staff will follow that up with one more the following weekend, Feb. 3.Over the past few weeks, Blue White Illustrated has confirmed more than 50 prospects that plan to attend one of those two remaining dates.Check out more by subscribing to Blue White Illustrated. Members get access to premium articles and content on the site.#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comPenn State Junior Day #2 Preview | Latest Recruiting News Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Penn State Wrestling team dominated Michigan and Michigan State this past weekend to remain undefeated on the season. The team is steamrolling towards another Big Ten Dual Championship, with Maryland marking the halfway point of the season this weekend. Wrestling reporter Greg Pickel discusses the biggest storylines coming from this past weekend and the first half of the year.On today's show we're recapping this weekend's duals including the explosive efforts of Mithcel Mesenbrink. We'll discuss just how well the transfer is fitting into Penn State's wrestling culture. Penn State has decisions to make at 149 pounds between freshman Tyler Kasak and Davis Evans. We'll also cover the biggest surprises/news of the first half.Finally, Greg will give fans a preview of the Sunday dual against Maryland. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State Nittany Lions are a developmental team that won't solve their problems through the transfer portal. That's what head coach James Franklin said in the lead up to the Peach Bowl. Yes, the team does try to find select players to fill specific needs, but the team still believes in internal development.So on today's BWI Live Show, we're discussing which players that didn't have big roles last year, need to take that step. We're also breaking down a unique opportunity for the team's defensive players. A certain position hasn't been open for three years, but thanks to graduation, is finally open. We'll discuss how good Curtis Jacobs and Daequan Hardy were in covering the slot for Penn State.If you haven't yet, subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel so you don't miss any of our live and breaking news content. We'll also provide you with coaches interviews and shows featuring wrestling and basketball.Penn State slot coverage is an opportunity for a new batch of playersFor the past three seasons Jacobs and Hardy have split the duties as the primary slot defenders in Penn State's defense. On today's show we're talking about the article featuring these two from last week. Here's an excerpt.While Jacbos’ contributions as a coverage linebacker in the flat are harder to quantify, Hardy’s contributions are clear. No Big Ten cornerback had more third-down coverage snaps than Hardy over the last three seasons. Despite a rough start to the 2022 season, Hardy allowed a passer rating of just 50.9 into his coverage since 2021. No player with more than ten targets can boast such a low rating allowed, and no player saw more third-down targets than Hardy.We'll explain how the team can replace these two and how Tom Allen's defense could potentially cause some changes to the type of player filling this role.Owen Aliciene breakdownIf you haven't you can check out T-Frank's Film Room on new tackle commit Owen Aliciene. The Penn State Class of 2025 prospect joined the Nittany Lions after the team's first junior day of the new year. We'll discuss his talents and where he fits in the recent run of tall tackle prospects for offensive line coach Phil Trautwein.Which Penn State players need to develop?The team is deep into the offseason conditioning program, building themselves into the team they will be for 2024. But which players are critical for the team to see grow? There are some clear holes on the roster for a young player to fill in 2024 and some positions need competition to create overall growth for the team. We'll highlight the players that weren't starters in 2023 who need to be contributors next year, such as Tony Rojas, Omari Evans and Zion Tracy.#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comWhich young Penn State players need to develop this offseason? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State Football program is in off-season mode as we enter the final days of January. While the team is toiling away in the player-development side of the program, the staff is busy hosting future prospects for junior days in January. On today’s BWI Live Show, we’ll review the latest out of the first junior day, and take your questions from the BWI Mailbag.We’ll also discuss a key element of the Penn State defense for next fall. Is former five-star defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton ready to take his star turn at the position? Blue White Illustrated senior reporter Nate Bauer talked with Dennis-Sutton last month and shares what he learned from that conversation.You can check out the replay of the live show on the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel, or here embedded in this article.Penn State Junior DayPenn State’s first junior day is a success for no other reason than the staff secured a commitment from three-star offensive lineman Owen Aliciene. Recruiting insider Sean Fitz will discuss the early returns from Aliciene, and the overall impressions from the weekend.Dani Dennis-Sutton discusses path towards elite playCheck out Bauer’s complete article, detailing what he learned from Dennis-Sutton during the runup to the Peach Bowl. Here’s an excerpt from their conversation.“I learned that you’ve got to be consistent,” said Dennis-Sutton last month. “Chop is consistent at beating his man. You don’t see many times if at all in a game where Chop is losing any of his reps. He’s winning consistently and that’s why he’s going to be a first-round draft pick.”BWI MailbagThis week, we’ve got a full mailbag from members of the Blue White Illustrated message board. If you want to get your question on the show, the best way to do so is to join BWI and submit a question on the official Mailbag Submission Thread.This week, fans want to know about the new offense under Andy Kotelnicki.Gittany asks: Kotelnicki is known for making his offenses work with the pieces he has. Who is the biggest “unused piece” from 2023 that might make an impact now?Once again, the wide receiver room comes up in our conversation about the upcoming year. We'll discuss which player has the best chance of joining the presumed top-line players in the room. We'll also dig into the usage of six offensive linemen by team in the NFL and the NCAA and how that sub-package is growing in popularity. But that's just scratching the surface. Join the show today at 10 a.m. !Is Dani Dennis-Sutton ready to star at DE? | Biggest unused Penn State offensive weapon | Mailbag#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MMAFx: Thank you to our partner MMAFx! Order the highly acclaimed MMAFx Hand Fighting & Hand Speed Training instructional video set and help your football athlete GAIN AN EDGE over their opponent www.mmafx.net Use Promo Code 15BWI to get 15% off at https://lombardmma.com/shop/Contact Coach Bruce Lombard to set up a FREE consultation for MMAFx One-on-One private trainings, small group trainings, or team clinics at [email protected] to our sponsor: https://myperfectfranchise.net/Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe next phase of Penn State football recruiting is upon us and the BWI Live Recruiting Show is here to break it down. Junior Days for the Nittany Lions begin this weekend, with more than 40 prospects expected to attend the event this upcoming weekend. Join the show today to learn more about what players are joining the staff this weekend to learn more about Penn State football.We'll also discuss the freshest batch of offers that went out recently to recruits. Is Penn State going to take three running backs in 2025? How will the team recruit the offensive line this year after a sizable class in 2024?Join the BWI Live Show at 10 a.m. or catch the replay on the Blue White Illustrated YouTUbe channel and here on the site.Penn State offers new batch of playersDespite already securing two running backs in the Class of 2025, running backs coach Ja'Juan Seider has put out offers to more running backs recently. What does that mean for the duo of Kiandrea Barker and Tiqwai Hayes?We'll discuss how Alvin Henderson, James Simons and Jeffrey Overton fit into the picture.The offensive line is going national in its search for the next Penn State class. Offensive line coach Phil Trautwein offered Texas native Connor Carty, Iowa's Will Tompkins, and players from California, Kentucky and Missouri. Join the show to learn more about what recruiting expert Sean Fitz thinks of this list.Junior Day previewRecruiting insider Ryan Snyder has been busy confirming which players will attend the upcoming Junior Day for Penn State. He and Fitz will discuss some of the biggest names coming to campus this weekend for the next cycle. That includes familiar faces like defensive tackle Trent Wilson, legacy linebacker prospect Anthony Sacca, and quarterback commit Bekkem Kritza.Snyder explains why Kritza's visit is essential, even though he's already committed to the program. Penn State is also getting a head start on some important 2026 prospects, including mammoth offensive lineman Tyler Merrill and athlete Matt Sieg.#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State Nittany Lions haven’t closed the books on the transfer portal for 2024, but the first chapter is done. Today, we’re reviewing the staff’s work through the winter portal period and giving out grades for their effort. Join the BWI Live Show at 10 a.m. to discuss the team’s portal work based on this article from earlier this week.You can also watch the replay on the BWI Live YouTube Channel, or here on the site.Penn State Winter Portal ClassAs we saw last year with Penn State’s winter portal additions last year, it doesn’t guarantee that a player will be a successful addition, but it does give them the chance to be one. Having players on campus for spring football allows the team to integrate pieces into the offense and defense more seamlessly for the upcoming year. It also allows the staff to better understand the competition in each room. That’s a significant reason why we’re singling out this portal window.The biggest needs on the team are on the offensive side, with tackle and receiver lacking veteran presence at these two key positions.The red letter, exclamation point, need for the Penn State football team has been evident since about the midway point of the 2023 season. The team needs an infusion of veteran dependability outside. While a dominant lead dog would be great, you don’t expect that out of the portal unless you’re willing to play with the big dogs in college football.Since writing this, veteran receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith has made it clear he intends to be part of the team for the 2024 season. We’ll assess how the team’s retention and acquisition could play out this year.Offensive tackle departures create massive hole on rosterThe team lost significant experience and skill with Olu Fashanu and Caedan Wallace departing for the NFL. The team has been grooming Drew Shelton for this moment, but the rest of the roster is still very young. Enter redshirt sophomore tackle Nolan Rucci from Wisconsin. Can he fill the void?Defensive line additions through retentionLike the receiver, the team held on to its veteran depth with Hakeem Beamon, Coziah Izzard, and Dvon Ellies all returning for the 2024 season. We'll address the impact of that move on the team's ability to maintain a defensive personality trait.Penn State needs cornerback bodiesNot only did the team need to add veteran experience to the room, they needed to add bodies. Just six players were listed as cornerbacks on the initial 2024 spring roster before the addition of A.J. Harris and Jalen Kimber. We'll discuss what each player brings to the team for this upcoming season.#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MMAFx: Thank you to our partner MMAFx! Order the highly acclaimed MMAFx Hand Fighting & Hand Speed Training instructional video set and help your football athlete GAIN AN EDGE over their opponent www.mmafx.net Use Promo Code 15BWI to get 15% off at https://lombardmma.com/shop/Contact Coach Bruce Lombard to set up a FREE consultation for MMAFx One-on-One private trainings, small group trainings, or team clinics at [email protected] to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State football team filled another vacancy on the coaching roster this week after a quick turnaround in the coaching search. The team reportedly hired Vanderbilt special teams coach Justin Lustig after current coordinator Stacy Collins departed back to Boise State. We’ll discuss that move and more on today’s BWI Live Football Show.It’s also a mailbag day for the program, so submit your questions on the BWI message board or during the show to have them answered. We’ll be doing a mailbag each week so keep an eye out for your chance to submit a question!Penn State January news and notesBlue White Illustrated senior editor Nate Bauer wrote about Penn State’s decision to hire Lustig late Sunday night.The move provides a quick resolution to the program’s vacancy at special teams coordinator. And with it, the Nittany Lions have another strong resume handling the oft-prioritized element of the game.A Broyles Award nominee at Syracuse in 2018, the annual recognition of the nation’s top assistant coach, Lustig has helped guide the Commodores since his arrival in Nashville in 2021. Following his debut season, he was promoted to assistant head coach.We’ll discuss Collins’ move to head back to the West Coast and how fans should feel about the team replacing three coordinators in one offseason. Can Penn State maintain forward momentum while having so many changes?NFL Draft deadlineAnother key date for the program has come and gone. The deadline to declare for the 2024 NFL draft has passed, so any remaining players with draft eligibility are now locked in for the 2024 college football season. The top name on this list is wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith. How will Penn State’s roster look this spring with Lambert-Smith, Fleming, and Trey Wallace as the top three players?BWI MailbagThe Penn State football team is in the depths of the offseason now, and we want to know your thoughts about the team. Submit a question for the BWI Mailbag each week on the Mailbag submission thread or live during the show. We'll feature the best questions from both places on the show's final segment.This week, we'll be discussing King Mack's positional versatility and how NIL can change the three-and-done model for some players. Finally, we'll be talking about the Penn State wide receiver problem from multiple angles. Join the show to hear our expert's thoughts on those topics and more!Penn State makes quick work of Special Teams Coordinator Search | NFL Draft deadline Update#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MMAFx: Thank you to our partner MMAFx! Order the highly acclaimed MMAFx Hand Fighting & Hand Speed Training instructional video set and help your football athlete GAIN AN EDGE over their opponent www.mmafx.net Use Promo Code 15BWI to get 15% off at https://lombardmma.com/shop/Contact Coach Bruce Lombard to set up a FREE consultation for MMAFx One-on-One private trainings, small group trainings, or team clinics at [email protected] to our sponsor: myperfectfranchise.netSubscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe biggest news of the offseason rocked the college football landscape last night when ESPN reproted that Alabama head coach Nick Saban was retiring. The legendary head coach leaving one of the most storied programs in college football leaves a vacancy and a power vacuum that will change the landscape of college football in a signficiant way. How will it affect Penn State? We're discussing that on today's BWI Live Recruiting Show.It's also a BWI Mailbag show. We're opening up the program to answer your questions and take your thoughts about Penn State recruiting. Leading industry insiders Sean Fitz and Ryan Snyder discuss the topics you want to know about in the show's final segment. Drop a question in the live chat during the show and we'll take the best submissions and discuss them on air.Breaking transfer portal updateBefore we get to the scheduled programming of today's show, there's breaking news to discuss. Former Georgia cornerback A.J. Harris is officially a Nittany Lion. BWI's Sean Fitz broke the news early Thursday morning and we'll discuss his impact on the Penn State program.Penn State braces for impact of Saban's retirementFrom a recruiting perspective, Saban's retirement can create an opportunity for Penn State recruiting. How ready is the coaching staff to open up communications with former recruiting targets like Rico Scott? Does the program have room to take players on the traditional signing day after the work they did in 2024 and the portal? Fitz and Snyder will discuss those topics and give an outline about how the team could react to this news to gain an edge in recruiting.Additionally, the list of potential candidates to replace Saban includes other highly-regarded programs. When the new coach is named, will Penn State have targets in mind to try and pry away from that program? In the relentless world of college football recruiting, anything is possible and we'll discuss those ideas today.Franklin among the names to replace SabanOn the flip side of that argument, Penn State head coach James Franklin was among the names of coaches that could potentially replace Saban at Alabama. We'll discuss why Franklin is widely regarded among the top coaches despite his reputation among his own fans.Finally, we'll end the show with your questions! Join the BWI Message board for the fastest route to getting a question on the BWI Mailbag segment.How Nick Saban's Retirement Could Affect Penn State, Recruiting#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State Nittany Lions have been active in the transfer portal for the last week, acquiring several former high-profile recruiting targets from Big Ten foes. On Today’s BWI Live Show, we’re discussing what both Julian Fleming and Nolan Rucci bring to the table from a skill perspective based on their film. Join the show on YouTube or on replay here on the site.Penn State getting upside with Nolan RucciThe first part of today’s show will center around BWI’s assessment of Nolan Rucci from his bowl game film against LSU. Here’s a portion of that article from earlier this week.It seems Rucci’s physical talent hasn’t been accentuated by great coaching based on how unnatural it seems. Despite that, he’s fast and fluid enough to win. Furthermore, Penn State offensive line coach Phil Trautwein is known as a detail-oriented coach in regards to fundamentals. While we’re just skimming the surface of those skills, it seems like Rucci could quickly turn into a plus-pass protector.We’ll discuss more of the context around Rucci’s play and what sort of player they’re getting out of the portal from Wisconsin. The Badgers have gone through several radical changes over the last several seasons, and the stereotypes about Wisconsin linemen are not the same as they used to be.Fleming provides a veteran presenceWhile there’s little film on Rucci, Fleming is another story. The former Penn State top receiver target has extensive film and playing time at Ohio State. But what does the tape say about his usage and production with the Buckeyes?We’ll discuss his talents, what sort of athlete he is and how he could figure into the Penn State passing attack this upcoming season. With one year of eligibility left, Fleming is trying to make an impact now.Wide receiver discussion continuedHowever, the issues surrounding the wide receiver room aren't over. Penn State fans want to know why the team had so many problems getting production out of its wideouts in 2023. We'll discuss the multiple factors and nuances of the situation that ultimately led to the team declining to target the position for the final three games after offensive coordiantor Mike Yurcich was fired. We'll also discuss how new offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki fits into the equation and how he can potentially fix the problem.Lastly, we examine the hole in the transfer portal roster at cornerback. Penn State is pursuing several players at the position. We'll give you a brief breakdown of A.J. Harris and how he could fit into the room if and when he commits to the program.#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MMAFx: Thank you to our partner MMAFx! Order the highly acclaimed MMAFx Hand Fighting & Hand Speed Training instructional video set and help your football athlete GAIN AN EDGE over their opponent www.mmafx.net Use Promo Code 15BWI to get 15% off at https://lombardmma.com/shop/Contact Coach Bruce Lombard to set up a FREE consultation for MMAFx One-on-One private trainings, small group trainings, or team clinics at [email protected] Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDPenn State University started classes on Monday, so the 2024 season is beginning in earnest for the Penn State football team. Who will be around for winter conditioning and spring football? We got a sense of that answer on Monday, with an updated roster coming from the program. We'll discuss that, transfer portal activity and the national championship game from last night on today's BWI Live Show. Check out the show on the Blue White Illustrated YouTube channel, or the replay on the site. Penn State roster updateThere was still a lack of clarity about certain players and their intentions for their future with Penn State football. Two of them, defensive tackles Hakeem Beamon and Dvon Ellies made their intentions known last week that they were returning for another year with the program. However, several veterans hadn't made their plans known, including the team's maligned receiver room. Is KeAndre Lambert-Smith coming back for another season? How about transfer Malik McClain who struggled to see the field last season? While some players are assumed to return, it's difficult to make that assumption in today's college football. Senior Editor Nate Bauer had a report last week about who would be back and wrote about what he knew. Today, he and publisher Sean Fitz will discuss that on the show. Portal review The transfer portal window is still technically open but with most of the program's targets in-house we'll review this portal recruiting class too. How did Penn State do with their efforts? Join the show to learn more about Nolan Rucci, Julian Fleming and the rest of the team's additions. Penn State winter roster update and 2024 spring outlook#PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MMAFx: Thank you to our partner MMAFx! Order the highly acclaimed MMAFx Hand Fighting & Hand Speed Training instructional video set and help your football athlete GAIN AN EDGE over their opponent www.mmafx.net Use Promo Code 15BWI to get 15% off at https://lombardmma.com/shop/Contact Coach Bruce Lombard to set up a FREE consultation for MMAFx One-on-One private trainings, small group trainings, or team clinics at [email protected] to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State football calendar rarely sleeps, and yesterday was a busy day for the team. There was significant portal movement on the roster, and the team's top prospects participated in all-star games. We're covering it all, plus the upcoming portal recruiting weekend already in high gear.Join the BWI Live Show at 10 a.m. on YouTube, or check out the replay on the site. We're discussing the week's most crucial roster movement news and taking your questions on the show! Recruiting insiders Ryan Snyder and Sean Fitz break it all down for you on the show.Penn State receiver movementWhile it's been in the works for a while, former Ohio State wide receiver Julian Fleming officially joined Penn State out of the transfer portal. Fleming didn't announce the move, but social media got word of his intentions.Hours before his commitment, on the transfer portal deadline for January, receiver Dante Cephas entered his name into the portal. The one-year Penn State wide receiver caught 22 passes for 246 yards and two touchdowns in a frustrating season for both Cephas and fans. We'll recap his time at Penn State and discuss the transition to the team's latest addition in Fleming.Not all of it is portal newsThe team also got significant retention news on Wednesday with the announcement that veteran defensive tackle Dvon Ellies is returning for a bonus season. We'll discuss how important Ellie is to the defensive tackle rotation and what he means for Tom Allen's defense as he settles in as the new Penn State defensive coordinator.Yet, the portal is critical for Penn State's chances next fall in their attempt to reload at key positions. Fitz and Snyder will discuss the upcoming transfer portal recruiting weekend and what fans need to know about this important window. There's already one visitor on campus, which you can read about here in an article Fitz posted Thursday morning.Penn State recruiting updateWhile some of the staff focus on the portal, junior days start in January, which are an essential part of the recruiting calendar. Snyder is tracking the players joining Penn State to learn more about the program and set up the next phase for the 2025 cycle.Finally, we'll discuss the all-star bowls that several Penn State players attended this past week. Quarterback commit Ethan Grunkemeyer, and lineman Donovan Harbour was at the Under Armour Bowl in Florida and competed during the game Wednesday afternoon. Fitz traveled down for the week to check out the practice and has his thoughts about how the duo performed outside of the game.#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comPenn State Roster movement, Recruiting Update Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rogue Shop: Go check out RogueShop.Com if you have issues sleeping, chronic pain and or have anxiety/stress. When you Use Promo Code BWI to get 10% off your order!Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State Football team made a distinct shift since offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich was let go in the middle of November. The team made sublte changes over the last month that culminated in the team's approach in the 2023 Peach Bowl.While new offensive coordiantors Ja'Juan Seider and Ty Howle didn't change many plays, they did change some key elements of the offense that we'll discuss on today's BWI Live Show. Who is seeing the offensive targets changed took an even more dramatic shift at the end of December, which we'll explain today. We'll also discuss how that shift narrowed the focus of the offensive attack in a way that made things harder for quarterback Drew Allar.Finally, we'll discuss the team's defensive mentality after the first drive. We'll look into how the team performed to understand if there was an impact of former Penn State defensive coordinator Manny Diaz's absence.Penn State defense set up to failThere's no doubt that Penn State's loss of it's top two corners and best defensive player in Kalen King, Johnny Dixon and Chop Robinson. We break down how losing Dixon and King affected the Penn State defense's schematic choices. From there, we'll discuss how Abdul Carter's injury further drove a nail in the coffin of Penn State's defensive efforts.Next, we'll highlight the players who did a good job despite giving up over 500 yards of offense to Ole Miss. Did Cam Miller and Zion Tracy show anything on film that should make fans feel better about the day they had covered Ole Miss' receivers? We'll also discuss how Abdul Carter was playing before his injury in the second quarter.Passing attack has issues before third quarterWhy didn't Penn State get the ball to running back Nick Singleton more on Saturday? We'll detail how the game flow radically altered the plan in the second half. Then we'll discuss the day that the offensive line had in pass protection of quarterback Drew Allar.While it's easy to point to the general dysfunction of the Penn State offense on Saturday, Allar does share in the blame for the performance. We'll take you through some of the issues hidden behind his decisions to check the ball down or scramble. We'll talk about how Allar suffered from some of the issues he seemingly overcame at the end of the season before regressing this past weekend.Join the BWI Live show today at 10 a.m. on YouTube!#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MMAFx: Thank you to our partner MMAFx! Order the highly acclaimed MMAFx Hand Fighting & Hand Speed Training instructional video set and help your football athlete GAIN AN EDGE over their opponent www.mmafx.net Use Promo Code 15BWI to get 15% off at https://lombardmma.com/shop/Contact Coach Bruce Lombard to set up a FREE consultation for MMAFx One-on-One private training, small group trainings, or team clinics at [email protected] Thanks to our sponsor: myperfectfranchise.netHead to FACTOR MEALS dot com slash bwi50 and use code bwi50 to get 50% off. That’s code bwi50 at FACTOR MEALS dot com slash bwi50 to get 50% off!Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State Nittany Lions put together a frustrating and dissapointing final game for fans in the 2023 season. The Lions lost 38-25 to Ole Miss in the Peach Bowl on Saturday afternoon in Atlanta in another big game whiff for head coach James Franklin and his squad. On today's BWI Live Show, we'll discuss what went into the meltdown on both sides of the ball. Check out the show on the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel, or on the site. If you haven't yet, subscribe to our YouTube Channel so you don't miss any breaking news or commentary on the Nittany Lions. Penn State offenseThe Penn State offense improved upon it's other performances against top-15 teams in postseason play, putting up 17 points in the first half and keeping pace with Ole Miss' wide open attack. But the team's adjustments out of halftime proved to be catastrophic. The team managed only nine plays on three three-and-outs during the third quarter, while Ole Miss poured on 11 points. By the time the team recovered in the fourth quarter, the game was all but over. Quarterback Drew Allar threw for 295 yards in the loss, but was once again posted a sub-50% completion percentage in the game. We'll discuss his role in the team's offensive struggles and then discuss the other factors that led to the team's inability to put meaningful pressure back on the Ole Miss offense. Defense puts on its worst performance of the seasonWhile the offense struggled for meaningful moments late in a shootout, the Penn State defense was the real problem for the Nittany Lions on saturday. They gave up 544 yards of offense in the game, including 258 yards passing in the first half. We'll discuss what no-win situation the opt-outs and injuries put interim defensive coordinator Anthony Poindexter in. We'll also discuss the future of the defense and how Penn State can rebuild its defense next season under new defensive coordinator Tom Allen. As it does with a win, the loss puts a certain spin on the upcoming season. Should Penn State fans be less optimistic about the future after the team's performance in Atlanta? We'll be taking your questions and comments throughout the show! Join us live at 10 a.m. or catch the replay on the site. Sign up now for premium content and get access to articles, videos, and scoop you can't get anywhere else!#PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.