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

AlumLodge: Log on to www.AlumLodge.com and reserve your stay today. Use code BWI to receive 10% off your booking! Or call 814-424-3266 to book or to pre-book listings not yet on the site.Penn State football kicked off the 2023 season and didn't disappoint. The Nittany Lions defeated the West Virginia Mountaineers on the arm of new starting quarterback Drew Allar. Join the BWI Live Postgame Show to discuss the season-opening win for head coach James Franklin and his team. We'll discuss Allar's 300-plus, multi-touchdown day and how he played in his first start. Join the BWI Live show on YouTube immediately following the game. Subscribe so you don't miss any live content from BWI. Penn State leans on young QB in primetime winPenn State entered halftime up 14-7 but the Nittany Lions drove down into the redzone twice and came away with zero points due to missed field goals from Sander Sahaydak, who lost his job at halftime to transfer kicker Alex Felkins. Despite the fanfare of Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen coming into the game, Allar was the star. The first-time starter showed great poise and vision during his debute, completing over 70% of his passes on the night. Allar finished the game with 325 yards and three touchdowns. But Allar didn't compile short passes to get his yards. He averaged 15.5 yards per completion, pushing the ball downfield. On the other hand, the offensive run game played the efficient supporting role against the Mountaineer defense. Allen and Singleton combined for 121 yards and a touchdown on 23 combined carries. The offensive line opened impressive holes and put in a positive effort to start the season. https://twitter.com/ThomasFrankCarr/status/1698136320256692705Defense gets off to shaky start, rights the shipThe Penn State defense, a highly-touted group of playmakers, got off to a rocky start. The defense only gave up seven points by halftime but gave up 69 yards in the first two quarters. West Virginia was also aggressive on the night, going for five fourth downs during the competitive portion of the game and making two short conversions. Want to share your reactions to the game? Join the BWI Live Postgame Show to get your opinions or questions on air. We'll discuss the game and, how Penn State performed and the major storylines coming out of the win in the first week of the 2023 season. Be sure to check out the rest of our postgame content as well. We'll have James Franklin's postgame press conference for you on the show and instant analysis from the Blue White Illustrated crew at Beaver Stadium. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Caldera: Get 20% OFF with our code BWI23 or at www.calderalab.com/BWI23 to unlock your youthful glow and be ready for summer with Caldera + Lab! #teamcalderaSubscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKPenn State takes on West Virginia tomorrow at Beaver Stadium for the 2023 season kickoff. We've covered every facet of the matchup between the Nittany Lions and Mountaineers over the last two weeks. Check out the matchup with the Penn State ground game, passing game, defensive run game and coverage.Today on the BWI Live Show, we'll cover the five things to watch when the Penn State defense is on the field. We'll take you through the West Virginia offensive attack from the ground up and explain how they'll try to find creases in the Penn Sate defense.Also, join the show live at 10 a.m. to get a final update on the recruits attending the game. Be sure to subscribe to BLue White Illustrated on YouTUbe so you don't miss any of our live coverage today and on Saturday.Penn State prospects flocking to season openerPenn State recruiting insider Ryan Snyder joins the BWI Live show at the top of the hour to give one final update on the players planning to attend the game this weekend. He'll give you the important prospects that Penn State wants to impress with a weekend victory. For the full list, join Blue White Illustrated for access to premium content. Right now, you can get in for 50% of the yearly subscription.Five Things to Watch: DefenseThe West Virginia Mountaineers bring a dangerous running game to Happy Valley on Saturday, and we'll break it down from the bedrock of the system to the top. Here's a snippet from this week's explanation of the running game and passing game with quarterback Garrett Greene.The zone running scheme, especially outside zone, is essential to fold into the passing conversation. A large portion of the West Virginia offense last year was built around the RPO and read-option concepts off of the running game.The outside zone is an aggressive lateral rushing attack that forces the defense to flow in one direction with the offensive line. West Virginia’s line is good enough that you have to respect their ability to out-gap you up front. But off the back of this system, head coach and offensive coordinator Neal Brown pairs these secondary concepts. This causes a shearing effect on the defense, where most defenders have to follow the play. But the backside corners and safeties are still responsible for the screen game. Next, the offense adds Greene’s rushing ability slows down backside pursuit from the unblocked defender as well.On today's show we'll break down these concepts with visuals and then build off of that to explain how the Mountaineers passing attack functions with Greene at quarterback. Finally, we'll explain how Chop Robinson, Kalen King, Abdul Carter, Curtis Jacobs and the rest of the Penn State defense can make West Virginia one-dimensional.Join the show to ask questions and give your comments to T-Frank live on air!#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 vs West Virginia: Five Things to Watch with the Nittany Lions Defense 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 sponsor: https://myperfectfranchise.net/Log on to www.AlumLodge.com and reserve your stay today. Use code BWI to receive 10% off your booking! Or call 814-424-3266 to book or to pre-book listings not yet on the site.Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKGet ready for the 2023 season opener for the Penn State Nittany Lions football team with the BWI Live Game Preview. Blue White Illustrated insiders Nate Bauer and Sean Fitz sit down to discuss what they think will happen on Saturday when the West Virginia Mountaineers come to Beaver Stadium for the primetime kickoff.Fitz and Bauer will also break down the latest news, including starting guard Landon Tengwall's decision to step away from football. The duo will recap what head coach James Franklin said last night during his final media appearance before the game and give their impression of practice.Finally, they'll open the mailbag for your questions. Want to get your thoughts on the air? Join the show live at 10 a.m. on YouTube and join the live chat. Our experts will answer your questions throughout the show and in the mailbag. Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you don't miss any of our live content for the 2023 season.Penn State NewsIn an unfortunate update, Penn State will be without Tengwall's services for the remainder of the season. The third-year offensive lineman is stepping away from football due to an injury."It is with a heavy heart that I am announcing my retirement from Football. Unfortunately, I have sustained an injury that will not allow me to safely continue to play the game I love, and that has given me so much," Tengwall announced in a statement on social media Wednesday night.Fitz and Bauer will react to the news and explain how the team will move forward without Tengwall in a season that promised progress up front.Next, they'll discuss the other news that Franklin detailed in his press conference on Wednesday evening. The final tuneups for the season opener are taking place this week but the media got a chance to see how those were going on Wednesday. Fitz and Bauer were at practice and give their impression of the offense's progress.Penn State vs. West Virginia PreviewAll of this news is leading up to the matchup between West Virginia and Penn State on Saturday night. Fitz and Bauer break down the game for you on offense and defense. They'll cover Allar's first start, the defensive tackle's matchup with the Mountaineers' offensive line, and how they think Penn State can beat them.BWI MailbagLastly, the duo answers your questions in the BWI Mailbag. The best way to guarantee a question on the show is to join Blue White Illustrated on the Lions Den Premium forum and ask a question. Time is running out to get premium access for 50% off its original price. Join for just $49.99 and get access to insider information and perks for an entire year.#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 vs West Virginia Game Preview | Practice recap Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State linebacker Curtis Jacobs joins Thomas Frank Carr to discuss training camp, his teammate's progression this offseason, and preview the game against West Virginia on Sept. 2. They discuss Kobe King's advances as a linebacker, and Jacobs gives his thoughts on the offense and how the young quarterbacks have progressed. He also shares how Manny Diaz coaches his players to understand things from an emotional and tactical level.Check out the video here or on the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel. Get ready for game day by subscribing to Blue White Illustrated. We'll be hosting a live 90-minute tailgate show with former Penn State defensive tackle Aeneas Hawkins three hours before each home game. Jacobs ready to answer the questions There's no doubt that Penn State's defense has gotten praise this offseason from local and national media. It's a talented group of players, and Jacobs says that while he's pleased with how training camp went, now is when the real fun starts. "I'm feeling great. This is my favorite part; being able to get out there and compete good-on-good. Now it's even better. We get to actually hit quarterbacks, get on the field, and really be violent. I'm excited to show off what this defense can do."He also gave a scouting report on the Mountaineers offense and what he's seen from the groups he focuses on. "I think they have a really good offense; Very athletic and a great quarterback. He's good at seeing things, and he likes to take off. He's really good with his feet. Also, I always take a deep dive into running backs and tight ends; those two groups look really good," Jacobs said. Can Penn State's speed counter West Virginia's scheme?Jacobs says that the Penn State defensive tackles, the group under the hottest spotlight this offseason, are playing with a chip on their shoulder. After a month of internal competition, the defense is ready to go up against a strong running game from West Virginia. "I have tremendous faith in my D-line and linebackers and our front seven. We've been attacking one of the best lines in the country ourselves here at Penn State. I feel like we're ready for a challenge and to attack on Saturday."The main way they'll counter teams this year? Whether it's run or pass, Penn State's elite team speed will lead the way. "O-linemen are mainly powerful in their box, in their framework. When you have fast guys, [they] can get on those edges and it makes it hard for those guys [linemen] to come out and get you in the space that there is on the football field. I feel like speed is tremendously important, and it can be disruptive in the run and pass game." Breaking down zone rushingFor Jacobs, defense comes down to simplifying what he sees and blocking out the noise. Whether it's read options, RPO schemes, or zone running concepts, he's watching his film and then relying on the defense rules to help him play fast. However, he explained what the West Virginia offense tries to do when they play inside and outside zone concepts. "They want to get you out of our gap. A lot of times, that stuff is masked up by shifts and motions and all that stuff. But really, they want you to not focus on what you're seeing and get distracted by other things. Finally, Jacobs talked about how the defense has progressed this season. He shared a quote from defensive coordinator Manny Diaz who explained how the team should play as a unit instead of trying to make plays individually."We've only gotten better because we play for one another. We make sure that we have each other's back. Coach Manny always says you can't take money out of your teammate's pocket. You've got to know your assignment and execute your assignment so that you can make a play, but sometimes so your teammate can make a play," Jacobs said. Listen to the full interview for all of Jacobs' comments. 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/3KzEcqKPenn State football plays its opening game of the 2023 season on Saturday when they face the West Virginia Mountaineers in primetime at Beaver Stadium. It's a high-profile start to the season and a prime opportunity to host recruits. Today on the BWI Live Show, recruiting insiders Sean Fitz and Ryan Snyder discuss the names you need to know for the upcoming weekend.Can Penn State make a big impression on the long list of important recruits they'll have on hand for the showcase Stripeout Game? Join the BWI Live Show at 10 a.m. to learn some of the names that will be attending the game on Saturday.If you haven't yet, subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube so you don't miss any of our regular season content.Snyder travels to see Penn State QB Commit Ethan GrunkemeyerFriday night was a showcase game for Olentangy quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer, who faced off against Ohio power Medina in the second week of his senior season. While Grunkemeyer had a quiet game from a statistical standpoint, his team raced away in the fourth quarter, winning 53-28. So what did Snyder learn from his trip out to see Grunkemeyer? He'll discuss the game and his conversation with the Penn State commit afterward.The rest of the staff also caught games online over the weekend. Fitz saw Philly defensive end Mylachi Williams beat the NFL Academy in Ireland to start his season, and host Thomas Frank Carr watched Pittsburgh Central Catholic teammates Peter Gonzalez and Anthony Speca get a big win in their opening game from Friday.Snyder also caught up with 2026 Penn State running back commit Messiah Mickens over the weekend. Mickens is a ground-breaking commit, and Snyder discussed his decision to become a Nittany Lion with the young prospect.West Virginia list previewPenn State's list of commits coming to see the opening game of the 2023 season is extensive. On today's show, Fitz and Snyder will discuss the important names to know from the list. Who are the local players that Lions fans should know? They'll give you a rundown of those names, plus familiar names from the 2025 recruiting cycle. They'll also review some of the highest-rated players attending this weekend.Want to get the full list? Or maybe you want to know more about Snyder's conversation with Mickens. You can now join Blue White Illustrated for 50 percent off the yearly price! Subscribe now to access premium content for the 2023 Penn State football season, signing day intel, and beyond.#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/3KzEcqKWe covered a lot of ground this week when previewing the West Virginia defense for Penn State's season-opening game on Sept. 2. If you haven't yet, check out the preview of the running game and the passing game from earlier.Today on the BWI Live YouTube show, we're condensing that down into five things you should watch for when Penn State has the football. How will the offseason storylines for West Virginia affect the matchup with Penn State next weekend? We'll discuss how the team tried to rebuild its defense and the potential problems that will cause.Then we'll discuss the mak up how the Mountaineers will try to attack probable starter Drew Allar and the rest of the offense. From there we'll discuss the best way that Penn State can attack the defensive structure. Join the show today at 10 a.m. Live on YouTube to discuss the matchup and to get your questions and thoughts on air. If you haven't yet, subscribe to Blue White Illutrated's YouTube channel.Setting the scene for what Penn State will faceSome teams build their roster through recruiting and some dip heavily into the transfer portal to fix problems. While West Virginia likely wants to recruit and develop talent, they've had to bring in waves of transfers over the last two seasons to address immediate needs. We'll review which players they selected to join the program and how those players fit into the scheme. Some even have a Penn State connection.Next, we'll look at a stylistic difference West Virginia uses, unlike the typical attack that Penn State sees in the Big Ten. The Mountaineers will drop eight and only rush three lineman more than any Big Ten team from last season. How does that affect Allar? And what can we take from last year that gives us a clue about how he can perform in this situation? We'll look at that.Compounding issues for WVUNot only did West Virginia bring in a healthy dose of transfers, but defensive coordinator Jordan Lesley said this spring that the team plans to lean on its young linebackers to play in 2023. With some players not arriving until the summer, how sound will the Mountaineers defense be in week one? Youth and unfamiliarity may lead to certain issues for the team.How could Penn State attack?Lastly, we'll look at last season's data to understand which players, schemes, and formations caused West Virginia the most trouble. Then, we'll translate that information and examine which Penn State players can cause the most damage. Join the show at 10 a.m. to find out!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.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.

Thanks to our sponsor: https://myperfectfranchise.net/Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKPenn State football concluded training camp for the 2023 season this week and shifted its focus and practice schedule to the season opener. Penn State takes on West Virginia in ten days and the Blue White Illustrated YouTube show is here to get you ready with a review of Penn State's practice from Wednesday. Join insiders Nate Bauer and Sean Fitz as they discuss what they saw and heard at the Lasch practice facility this week.After practice in the regular BWI Live Segment, Between the Lines, the group will also discuss the nuances of James Franklin's press conference. Fitz and Bauer will interpret what the Penn State head coach had to say to reporters in the final press conference before game week.Join the show at 10 a.m. EST on YouTube to get the industry leaders' latest on Penn State football. If you still need to, subscribe to our channels so you can experience all breaking news and regular season coverage. We'll be offering new ways to follow your favorite team for the 2023 season, like a live tailgate show three hours before the kickoff of each Penn State football game.Penn State practice observationsPenn State switched to a regular season order for the roster, separating the team into the D-Squad (developmental squad) and the regular roster. The team still has open competitions at several positions, including receiver and quarterback, for which Franklin declined to name starters on Wednesday evening. What observations did BWI glean at practice from the offense and defense? Join the show to find out.Between the LinesWhenever Franklin speaks, we listen and report what he says to say. But sometimes, what he says needs interpretation. This week on Between the Lines, Fitz and Bauer will discuss Franklin's comments on the starting quarterback competition, Dante Cepha's progress since joining the team, and the special team's battle for punter and kicker.Cephas was a major addition to the team in February of 2023 but has had a seemingly slow start to camp. What did Franklin say, and what did he mean when asked if Cephas is where he's like the receiver to be at this point?Franklin also addressed the special teams and quarterback competitions at camp during his comments on Wednesday. What did our experts glean from his comments and do they believe Franklin when it comes to the quarterback spot?BWI MailbagFinally, the show turns the reigns over to you in the final segment. Do you have a question for the group? Maybe you want to get your opinion heard on air. Join the show live and give your thoughts in the live chat during the show. The best questions or comments will be featured in the BWI Mailbag.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.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 football practice observations as training camp concludes 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/3KzEcqKPenn State football's sleepy recruiting month in August suddenly sparked to life on Saturday evening. The Nittany Lions earned a commitment in the class of 2026, with Messiah Mickens pledging to the Nittany Lions three years early. The BWI Recruiting show will discuss Mickens' decision to join the program, 2024 commit Ethan Grunkemeyer's explosive week one performance, and the players in 2025 you need to know.Recruiting experts Ryan Snyder and Sean Fitz, break down all of those topics, plus your thoughts! Join the show live at 10 am EST on YouTube to discuss Penn State recruiting with the best in the field.If you haven't yet, subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and hit the notifications button so you don't miss any live shows, breaking news content or training camp footage.Penn State Lands top runner in 2026Penn State running backs coach JaJuan Seider was already ahead of the curve on recruiting, with Kiandrea Barker in committed to the Class of 2025. On Saturday, he extended his reach into 2026 when Mickens, a top prospect in the nation for his cycle, committed to the program. Snyder and Fitz will discuss how Penn State landed a player of Micken's talent so early. They'll also discuss the potential pitfalls of a commitment roughly three years before signing day.They'll also discuss Micken's skills, talent, and potential. The Harrisburg area running back has offers from national programs like Alabama and Tennessee despite only playing one year of varsity football.Ethan Grunkemeyer lights up Week OneWith the high school football schedule starting in parts of the country, several Penn State commits in the Class of 2024 had opening games last Friday. The most notable performance came from four-star quarterback commit Ethan Grunkemeyer.The Penn State pledge threw for over 400 yards and led the Olentangy Braves to a 46-35 win over Toledo Whitmer. Fitz and Snyder will discuss his performance and preview a showdown with Ohio power Medina coming up this Friday.Top 2025 defendersFinally, Fitz and Snyder will discuss the top 2025 defenders to know heading into the regular season for Penn State football. These juniors are the top names to know for the future of the Nittany Lion's defense. The duo will discuss the defensive line prospects that stand out heading into their pivotal upcoming season, where Penn State legacy Anthony Sacca's recruiting journey stands, and which players have the early lead on a LockdownU spot for 2025.Check out the show live at 10 am and be part of the action during the live chat!Penn State QB Ethan Grunkemeyer Dominates Week One | Elite 2026 RB commits#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/3KzEcqKBlue White Illustrated is committed to bringing you the most comprehensive coverage of Penn State Football you can find. Adding to our roster of weekly shows is the Wednesday Keystone Kickoff Show. Host Jim Galanti takes you through the week’s news with me, T-Frank giving analysis and breakdowns.Check ou the Keystone Kickoff Show at 10 am on YouTube in the video exclusive airing of the regional radio show that is broadcast across Pennsylvania. This week we discuss the defensive line’s performance during open practice, the quarterback’s uneven night, and how the team’s depth is helping nurture young players on the roster.If you haven’t yet, subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube so you don’t miss any of our football coverage.Open practice reviewWhile we’ve covered it already this week on the BWI Live Monday show, we’ll review some big-picture items from the Saturday scrimmage. The show discusses the defensive line performance and how to evaluate Saturday’s performance. Galanti also asks about the offense, quarterbacks and the major takeaways from the evening.Penn State depth fueling growthNext, Galanti wants to know about the team’s depth, based on an article at bluewhiteillustrated.com from last week.Fan questions and fourth downThe second half of the show focuses on questions submitted to the show by fans. They tackle a range of topics, including the growth and development of coaches on the Penn State roster, Jaxon Smolik's progress as the team's third quarterback, defensive tackle breakout candidates, and more.Finally, a Blue White Illustrated Lions Den member wanted to know more about the team's fourth-down success after last week's show. The show's final quarter is dedicated to conversation about the data behind fourth-down decisions, Penn State's success last year, and the disconnect between the information and the execution by coaches.JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=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.comUnleashing Potential: Penn State Football Depth Excels with Added Training Camp Reps | KSN on BWI 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 sponsor: https://myperfectfranchise.net/www.birddogs.com/BWISubscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKPenn State football prepares for the 2023 season on multiple fronts during August. Today on the BWI Live Recruiting Show, we discuss the players in the Class of 2025 that fans need to know. It's an early look at the next recruiting cycle, which will come into focus this fall with game visits for Penn State Football home games. Recruiting insiders Ryan Snyder and Sean Fitz will break down their early favorites on offense in this Class of 2025.Check out the full show on YouTube, starting at 10 am. Fitz and Snyder will take select questions from the live chat during the show to break down the names you need to know for the next cycle.Penn State News UpdateBefore getting to the Class of 2025, there's some recruiting news to cover this week. Penn State is on Jaylen Harvey's watch as the four-star defensive end could commit to the program anytime in August. The duo will briefly update the situation so fans are aware of the latest.Next, they'll preview game visits for the upcoming season. Snyder tracks which players will attend Penn State home games this fall and will explain how the team chooses dates for select players and how the process works. If you want to know which players are signed up to see Penn State in person, subscribe to the site for 25% off a full year of membership.2025 Top targetsFinally, Fitz and Snyder will discuss their top targets in the Class of 2025 that stand out. They'll focus on the offense today before wrapping up with the defense next week.At quarterback, Penn State made the final five for four-star quarterback Ryan Montgomery earlier this week. Where is he on the Penn State radar? And which players stand out among the quarterbacks with scholarship offers? Check out the show for highlights from some of the top players on the board at each position.Penn State has a commit in the Class of 2025 at running back with KiAndre Barker. It's a deep list of names for the next cycle, and Penn State is well-positioned with several top prospects. Which players might join Barker as a Nittany Lion?The team needs to make moves at wide receiver, and Penn State's new position coach, Marques Hagans, has a list of names for 2025 in his first class. Can Penn State push for top talent in this position in the future?Finally, the show wraps up by checking out the tight ends and offensive line. Ja'Elyne Matthews is a top commit at tackle, but can the team keep him committed? If so, Phil Trautwein has targeted some talented players to add to his growing list of excellent offensive line classes. Check out the show to learn more.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.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/3KzEcqKPenn State football held its first open fall practice under head coach James Franklin on Saturday evening. The BWI Live crew discusses the environment and the mood on Saturday night, then breaks down what they saw and who stood out during the two-hour event.Check out the show at 10 am EST on YouTube and subscribe to Blue White Illustrated's YouTube Channel so you don't miss any breakdowns of training camp and the 2023 season.Penn State camp strikes the right moodDespite the weather, the environment for fans at Saturday night's practice was perfect. What did Penn State do to put on a good show for fans? Greg Pickel discusses what he liked about the setup and how he thinks fans should consider attending next year if the team decides to do another event like this. However, the weather was a significant factor on Saturday night, with driving rain that lasted most of the time the players were on the field. The show discusses how that impacted the event.It was also the first time that Pickel or anyone on the show had seen a full Penn State practice before. Pickel describes what the day was like and how structured head coach James Franklin's event was. He also makes a comment about what practice, outside of the scrimmage, is like for fans that didn't attend.Scrimmage takeawaysNext, the BWI Live show recaps the players and units that stood out during the competition portion of practice. Penn State put on a show for fans, working with the first-team defense against the first-team offense. The defense dominated a large portion of the scrimmage, and Pickel breaks down which players stood out to him, including new transfer running back Trey Potts.But the defensive line was the night's story, with several players up front shutting down the Penn State offensive attack during the situational work. With veterans getting a rest after the first few drives, young defenders like King Mack, Tony Rojas, and others stepped up and made plenty of plays. Find out which other units and players were under the spotlight during the scrimmage.Penn State will open the doors of Lasch again this evening for players and coaches to speak with the media. Tune into the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel to hear James Franklin's comments after practice and follow along for updates from training camp as the team head wraps up its second full week.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.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.

Thanks to our sponsor: https://myperfectfranchise.net/www.birddogs.com/bwi to get a free tech hat with your first purchaseSubscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKPenn State football is full-throttle in training camp for the 2023 season, but that doesn’t mean recruiting is on the back-burner. Today on the BWI Live Recruiting Show, Sean Fitz joins the show to discuss the latest news, including top 2025 prospects and an under-the-radar commitment.Join the show live at 10 am on YouTube to ask Fitz questions and get them answered on the first BWI Recruiting Mailbag. If you haven’t yet, subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube so you don’t miss any of our Penn State football and recruiting content.Penn State makes the initial cut for 2025 defenderWhile recruiting for the Class of 2024 is far from over, the work on 2025 is starting to heat up. Learn where Penn State falls on the list for 2025 defensive end Zahir Mathis. The top-ranked talent in the state for the next cycle cut down his 28 scholarship offers to 12 recently. What does this move mean for Penn State? Fitz will give some insight into the defender’s recruitment, which is just beginning.Fitz will also discuss an under-the-radar commitment in long snapper Andrew Dufault. How important is the position, and how does Penn State keep grabbing top specialists? The show will discuss.BWI MailbagWe’re opening the mailbag for Penn State recruiting-specific questions for the first time on the show. Members at bluewhiteillustrated.com submitted questions on the Lions Den message board this week and Fitz will answer select questions on the show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State football spent a busy day hosting the media on Sunday with 2023 Media Day at Beaver Stadium, followed by open practice later that evening. Blue White Illustrated was there for all of it and gave you a comprehensive rundown of what they saw and heard throughout Sunday afternoon. Join the BWI Live Show today at 10 am Eastern on YouTube to hear from experts Sean Fitz and Nate Bauer as they give insight and opinion about the team's 2023 training camp.If you haven't yet, check out open practice highlights from last night and James Franklin's full press conference on our YouTube channel. Both videos will come up on today's show. Fitz and Bauer will read between the lines of what head coach James Franklin had to say during his press conference in Between the Lines, and they'll give their observations from practice on the show.Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube so you don't miss any of our video content from the 2023 football season. Join the program live in progress to ask a question of the experts! They'll answer the best during the BWI Mailbag in the show's final segment.Penn State news and notes from Media DayOff the top, Bauer and Fitz will discuss the news that one of Penn State's defensive linemen will miss the 2023 season with an injury. They break down the impact and ramifications of that player's injury and outlook at the position.Next, they'll dive into what they saw at open practice. It was a somewhat disjointed affair, with a heavy rainstorm forcing the team inside during the media window Sunday evening. Fitz and Bauer caught several observations you can check out on the website despite the rain. They'll give some broader context to those thoughts on the show.Between the LinesNext, Blue White Illustrated's experts will listen to clips from James Franklin's press conference and give you the meaning behind Franklin's words in our segment Between the Lines. Bauer and Fitz are the foremost experts on getting to the context behind Franklin's words and explaining what the head coach was saying about his team's College Football Playoff chances, the wide receiver battle, Dante Cephas, and more.Lastly, get your questions in the live chat during the show to have them featured on the BWI Mailbag! Penn State fans read and watched dozens of topics from the first week of training camp, and now is your chance to get answers to some of those questions!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.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.comRain-soaked Penn State Practice Report #2 | Media Day takeaways 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 sponsor: https://myperfectfranchise.net/Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKPenn State fall camp began with an intensity in the air to start the 2023 season. Blue White Illustrated was on hand to check out practice on Wednesday and is here to give you an inside scoop on what they saw. Join the BWI Live Show today at 10 am as host Thomas Frank Carr and BWI Insider Nate Bauer review their impressions from practice. It's a new era in Happy Valley, with Drew Allar leading practice alongside fellow second-year quarterback Beau Pribula.They'll split the offense and defense, with Bauer taking the Penn State defensive coordinator Manny Diaz's side of the ball while T-Frank discusses the offensive side. They'll also take your questions during the show's final segment, the BWI Mailbag!If you haven't yet, subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube so you don't miss any breaking news content, live shows, or highlights from fall camp. But if you only subscribe to one thing today, join Blue White Illustrate for just one dollar and get premium access for the next month.Penn State Practice ReportPenn State's coaching staff opened practice on Wednesday night to begin the 2023 season. Bauer spent the 20-minute portion of practice with the defense and will review what he saw. He'll share which players stood out to him from a physical perspective and what interesting nuggets he gathered from positional drills.Meanwhile, T-Frank focused on the offensive side of the ball and lasered in on the passing game. He spent the afternoon with quarterbacks Drew Allar, Beau Pribula and Jaxon Smolik. How did Penn State divvy up the passing reps during the first practice? T-Frank explains.He also got a long look at the wide receiver position and noted which players stood out in the brief examination of individual drills and team passing portions of camp.BWI MailbagFinally, the duo will answer questions from the BWI Mailbag. Join the show live to ask a question in the chat and have it answered on the show! T-Frank has also selected questions from the Lion's Den message board to answer on the show. It's another great reason to join bluewhiteillustrated.com and have your questions answered by the experts on the show or on the board.Penn State's next open availability will be on Sunday when the team opens the doors of Beaver Stadium for Media Day. Be sure to follow along and get updates of James Franklin's comments during his press conference.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.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.

birddogs.com/BWISubscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKPenn State football capped off the summer recruiting schedule with a pair of minicamps over the weekend. Not only was it the last time for recruits to impress the staff at the final elite showcase camp on Friday, but this weekend was the Lasch Bash event for select recruits.We discuss all of the important information from this weekend on the BWI Live Recruiting Show. Insider Sean Fitz was at both camps this weekend and shares his thoughts about what he observed. Meanwhile, Ryan Snyder caught up with several prospects who attended the Lasch Bash and will give his thoughts on his conversations with those prospects.So join host Thomas Frank Carr, Fitz, and Snyder at 10 am on YouTube. Also, subscribe to the channel so you never miss any live shows, breaking news content, or highlight videos from Penn State camp coming next month.Penn State Camp reviewThe Elite Showcase IV camp occurred Friday afternoon at the Lasch practice facility. Which players stood out among the hundreds in attendance? Fitz runs down the notable players that made an impression on him during the extended afternoon with lighting delays due to inclement weather in the area Friday.Next, he'll review what he saw from the Penn State offensive and defensive line commits and young prospects that competed during the exclusive mini camp on Saturday. Nearly the entire offensive and defensive line classes from 2024 attended the event and put on a show. Be sure to tune in to see highlights from the event.Besides the Class of 2024, 2025, and 2026 prospects also made an impression. Find out who they were.Lasch Bash ReactionFitz and Snyder were also gathering reactions from key recruits that attended the Lasch Bash Barbeque on Saturday this weekend. You can check out the full interviews on the site, but Fitz and Snyder will recap some of their conversations and give additional context to their reporting from the last two days.Some players they spoke with include 2024 cornerback target Sione Laulea, 2025 offensive line target Michael Carroll and safety prospect Kainoa Winston.Lastly, the group will review new offers after the final camp in #BeyondBlessed. Fitz, Snyder, and T-Frank will review the players that got invitations to join the Nittany Lions in future recruiting classes. The group includes 2025 prospects and even extends to Class of 2027 players. Hear who got offers on the BWI Live Recruiting Show Monday at 10 am on YouTube!Penn State Lasch Bash weekend Recap | Who stood out?#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/3KzEcqKBig Ten Media Days will ramp up again later this morning, but for Penn State head coach James Franklin and his players, their time in Indianapolis has already wrapped up. In addition to his podium press conference at Noon ET, Franklin also had a breakout session for 45 minutes on Wednesday afternoon. Offensive tackle Olu Fashanu, safety Keaton Ellis and edge rusher Adisa Isaac also had plenty to say ahead of one of the most anticipated seasons in a long time. Add in athletic director Pat Kraft’s comments on multiple issues and there’s no shortage of topics to discuss on today’s live show.To recap it all, Blue White Illustrated’s Greg Pickel joins Thomas Frank Carr to go over a variety of different topics. Penn State fans can watch the show beginning at 10 a.m. eastern time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thanks to today's sponsor: https://myperfectfranchise.net/Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKPenn State football exits the recruiting dead period in the final month of July, which means it's time for the Lasch Bash Barbeque! This invite-only event takes place each July at this time and is a staple in the recruiting strategy of the Nittany Lions. So, who will be there this year? Recruiting insiders Ryan Snyder and Sean Fitz has been hard at work confirming those names, and will share some of them on the Blue White Illustrated Recruiting Show today at 10 am on YouTube.Come join the show so you can ask questions about the upcoming list of Penn State targets that the duo discusses with host Thomas Frank Carr. They'll be taking select questions throughout the broadcast.If you haven't yet, subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube channel so you don't miss live events or press conferences like Pat Kraft's comments Tuesday night.Penn State recruiting newsWhile both commitments from Liam Andrews and T.A. Cunningham were discussed on the channel last weekend, the group will review the latest verbal commitments for Penn State. Snyder, Fitz, and T-Frank will follow up on the defensive tackle duo and discuss the team's overall situation heading into Fall camp.They'll also discuss the importance of Ethan Grunkemeyer's commitment to the Under Armour All-America game, which comes up after the 2023 high school football season. What does that invitation mean for the four-star Penn State passer?Lastly, they'll review the college football recruiting calendar and explain what this recent transition will mean for the team. They'll also explain what sort of stories and news to expect coming up in the next few weeks.Lasch Bash PreviewFinally, the trio will dive into the main topic of the show. The 2023 Lasch Bash is coming up on Friday. This event is a chance to connect with the recruits in the Class of 2024 that can attend and single out recruits in the upcoming class as priorities in their cycle.So which 2025 and 2026 players are going to attend? Subscribe to the site and use promo code WeAre2023 to get 25% off an annual subscription to find out the complete list. Fitz and Snyder will discuss the names they think are most important for fans of the show to know. So join the show at 10 am on YouTube to learn more about the next cycle in Penn State football recruiting.#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 Football Lasch Bash Preview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Go to birddogs.com/BWI for a free yeti-style tumbler with your purchaseSubscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKPenn State Football heads to Big Ten Media Days on Wednesday and Thursday so we're here to preview the event. Host Thomas Frank Carr and reporter Greg Pickel break down what you need to know about the two-day event in Indianapolis that signals the beginning of the 2023 season.Pickel, Blue White Illustrated's reporter on the scene, is heading to Indy later this week to cover the event. He'll give fans what he's interested in hearing, who he plans to speak with, and what other storylines he'll follow this week.If you haven't yet, subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube so you don't miss any of Pickel's video content from this week.Penn Staters at Big Ten Media DayPickel will give fans the rundown on topics he's interested in hearing from head coach James Franklin about on Wednesday. He and T-Frank will preview those conversations, which include spring injury updates, season expectations, NIL and more. Check out the show for the full conversation.What do you want Pickel to ask Franklin if he has the chance? Join the show live at 10 am and give your thoughts!It's also a big year for new athletic director Pat Kraft and the administration. Kraft is heading into his second season as Penn State's AD and his second go-around at Media Days. Will he give an update on key infrastructure plans? Pickel will discuss what important issues Kraft will cover with the assembled media.Not just Penn State's administration but the Big Ten also has a new leader. New Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti will kick things off on Wednesday morning as the new leader of the conference. T-Frank has some questions about the future of the conference that he and Pickel will discuss.Players heading to IndianapolisThree Penn State players will also represent the team in Indianapolis this week. Olu Fashanu, Keaton Ellis, and Adisa Isaac will attend the event with Franklin and meet with the media. What sort of expectations should this set for the group? Pickel and T-Frank will explain what they hope to learn about the team from the players headed out west.Join the show live at 10 am on YouTube to be part of the conversation!Previewing Penn State Football at Big Ten Media Days#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.

Thanks to our sponsor: https://myperfectfranchise.net/Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKPenn State football is in the final days of quiet before the start of the 2023 season. Join the BWI Live football show today at 10 am to learn the latest news and what's to come from the Nittany Lions in the next few weeks.Host Thomas Frank Carr and Penn State football experts Nate Bauer and Sean Fitz discuss recent interviews with current and former Penn State players, staffing moves, and take your questions on the BWI Mailbag.If you want to get a question on the show, join them at 10 am on YouTube and get your thoughts in the live chat. They'll take select questions throughout the show. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube so you never miss a live event, like T-Frank's exclusive conversation with linebacker Curtis Jacobs.Penn State NewsThe staff turnover for Penn State continues in July, with former Duke defensive coordinator Robb Smith joining the program as an analyst. Fitz and Bauer will discuss how the musical chairs of analyst movement opened the door for Smith, and if there are any last-minute moves to come.Next, they'll discuss Fitz's interview with former Penn State defensive back Jordan Miner. The 2018 cornerback had his career end before it started when the Nittany Lions medical staff noticed a rare heart condition during his routine entry physical. Fitz and Miner discuss what's happened in his life since then and his role with the team.Next, the trio discuss T-Frank's article from last week where he picked an offensive and defensive player from the last nine years under head coach James Franklin, to add to the current roster. Who could help get the team over the top? Fitz and Bauer will give their answers. Want to play along? Drop the duo you'd add to the 2023 squad in the live chat!Finally, the trio will discuss T-Frank's interview with Jacobs. What insights did they gain and what were the major takeaways from the conversation? T-Frank will share his thoughts about Tuesday night's event.BWI MailbagAs always, the show ends with you. What is on your mind heading into the end of summer? Penn State fans from the Blue White Illustrated Lion's Den have submitted questions that T-Frank will ask the experts on the show. You can get in on the fun by also giving us your questions, which T-Frank will ask Fitz and Bauer. Join the show live on YouTube to get in on the action!#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 former Penn State players would you add to the 2023 roster? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State football takes the field on September 1 against West Virginia to open the 2023 season. It’s a highly-anticipated year for the Nittany Lions who are an offseason favorite of the national media to push for a College Football Playoff spot. One of the key contributors to the Penn State defense is linebacker Curtis Jacobs. He joins the BWI Live YouTube show to discuss the upcoming season, along with other topics. Join the show live at 7 pm to ask Jacobs a question! Host Thomas Frank Carr will field select questions from fans and members of the Blue White Illustrated Lions Den. Also, be sure to subscribe to BWI on YouTube so you know when we post special shows and breaking news. Penn State, Jacobs in line for a big season. One of the major reasons for optimism on defense is that Jacobs, a third-year player decided to return for another season at linebacker instead of opting for the NFL Draft. T-Frank and Jacobs will discuss that decision and how he arrived at it. They’ll also discuss Jacob’s thoughts on the team and preparation this offseason. Jacobs has spent the offseason preparing himself mentally and physically for the upcoming season, which could be a breakout performance for the fourth-year linebacker. “I’ve really dove deep into film study. I know I’ve been a film guy, but I really looked into NFL schemes and other teams’ schemes; just trying to learn offense at this point,” Jacobs said at Lift For Life.“I’ve been watching a lot of pass-rush stuff too. So I’ve been watching a lot of Michah [Parsons] and Von Miller. I’ve been watching a lot of those guys and how they get to the quarterback. That’s one of the most important plays in football, knocking the quarterback off the spot.”Jacobs is now ten pounds heavier than he was at this time last year, with his listed weight at 238 pounds. The veteran linebacker split time between positions last season after the emergence of freshman Abdul Carter. Jacobs was third on the team last year with 29 solo tackles and chipped in 23 assists, according to Penn State’s official stat book. He also came in third with 7.5 tackles for loss and four sacks. Jacobs was also a standout coverage defender at both linebacker positions. According to PFF, Jacobs finished the year with a 61.0 NFL passer rating when targeted, which led the Penn State Linebackers. He also led the unit with 12 passing game stops. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

birddogs.com/BWISubscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKWith 22 players already in the Class of 2024, July recruiting for Penn State has gone dead silent. So what's going on behind the scenes with the Nittany Lions? We'll discuss that today on the BWI Live Recruiting Show. Join industry insiders Ryan Snyder and Sean Fitz as they discuss the latest news in Penn State football recruiting.If you want to get your thoughts and questions on the show, join us live at 10 am on YouTube. Host Thomas Frank Carr will take questions from the live chat and present them to the leading insiders in the industry. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube so you don't miss any live or breaking news events.Penn State NewsThe trio will start the show with some news and notes from the last several days in Penn State recruiting. Two 2024 commits are moving schools weeks before the start of the upcoming high school football season. Snyder and Fitz will tell you which players are joining new teams this fall and why. They'll also discuss the potential impact of those decisions.Next, they'll discuss the latest RPM Pick from Fitz. Which player does he see joining the Nittany Lions in the Class of 2024? The group will discuss that player's top five schools and how he could potentially fit into the class.One player that isn't part of the recruiting group yet is star Liam Andrews. The top-100 player in this cycle has yet to choose a school and is now beyond the window most expected him to decide in. What's going on? While Andrews is an enigmatic figure in recruiting, Fitz and Snyder will discuss the impact of the decision playing out. Is this good or bad for Penn State's chances of landing the two-way athlete?Finally, the show will shift its focus to a lighter topic. Snyder and Fitz wrote a series of articles this past week detailing the players that either exceeded or underperformed their expectations during their time following Penn State recruiting. Today, the trio will pick the players that exceeded their expectations.Join the show live at 10 am to give your thoughts on the underrated player that blew you away with their performance at Penn State. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State basketball held a media day on July 12 to give a glimpse into the new program’s progress under Mike Rhoades. Rhoades and several of his player met with the assembled media before the team held an open practice later that afternoon. BWI Insider Nate Bauer was there to take it all in and provides his insights on today’s Hoops Show. Check out the full show wherever you get your podcasts, or enjoy listening to it on the embedded player in this article. Bauer discusses what Rhoades had to say about his team-building philosophy, culture, and his early impressions of his team. Bauer also gives his thoughts about what he saw on Tuesday. You’ll also hear from the coach himself as Bauer and host Thomas Frank Carr play clips from this week’s press conference. Rhoades shedding folksy narrative Despite leaning heavily on the homecoming aspect of his hiring back in March, Rhoades was decidedly less interested in his roots this week. He made it clear that he has one goal in mind.“I didn’t come back here because it’s my home state. I came back here because I want to win. And I want to win in the Big Ten, I want to win at a cool university like Penn State,” Rhoades said on Tuesday. Bauer and T-Frank discuss the tonal shift from Rhoades and what sort of culture he’s trying to establish at Penn State. Rhoades also gave an initial assessment of his team’s performance this summer. You can hear the full quote in the podcast. “I really like our guard play. It’s probably a little bit better than I thought it would be. I hope we’re a better shooting team than I thought. We have some guys that are really shooting the ball well right now,” he said. “But, the bleachers aren’t pulled out, as I say, and the lights aren’t on, so that’s different. The biggest thing is it’s easy in the summer because there’s no adversity. Now, the next few weeks you’re going to the Bahamas, I’ll create a lot more adversity for guys, so I’ll understand our team a little bit better with that,” Rhoades said. Roster construction was intentional for Penn StateBauer and T-Frank also discuss the team’s roster construction through the transfer portal. The team had to dip heavily into the portal thanks to a mass exodus from the program after Micah Shrewsberry left for Notre Dame. Rhoades explained that the team wanted to build a program for the long term and provide stability and balance to the roster via class eligibility. The team retained three scholarship players this offseason in guards Kanye Clary and Jameel Brown, as well as big-man Demetrius Lilley. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State football recruiting has been quiet over the last three weeks. What's going on with the Nittany Lions recruiting efforts? Join the BWI Recruiting Show at 10 am on YouTube to find out. Recruiting insiders Ryan Snyder and Sean Fitz join host Thomas Frank Carr to break down the last two week of Penn State recruiting news. They'll discuss a new honor for commit Cooper Cousins, the latest On3 rankings update, and how the last two weeks saw Penn State miss out on several key recruits. Join the show live at 10 am to discuss these topics, and more with the show! If you haven't subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube so you don't miss any of our live content. Be sure to tune in Thursday night at 7 pm to hear an exclusive live conversation with Penn State linebacker Curtis Jacobs. https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3/status/1678901988044537857Penn State rewarded in On3 Rankings udpate The latest On3 recruiting rankings update largely validated Penn State's evaluations for the Class of 2024. Several three-star prospects vaulted up the rankings to bolster the program's overall profile for the class. Those rating bumps also included three players joining the top 100 players in the country. Join the show to discover which players are now in rarified air for the program. They'll also discuss why Penn State's prospects received such a big bump. On3 scouting director Charles Power spoke with Snyder earlier this week, and Snyder will relay some of Power's most telling comments about Penn State's class. They'll also discuss Penn State's latest commit, Mylachi Williams. Snyder also spoke with Williams' high school coach and previews what he said about the four-star edge rusher. Recapping Penn State's bad recruiting luckBut it wasn't all good news for the Nittany Lions. Penn State missed on several critical recruits over the last few weeks. Snyder and Fitz will review the losses of Nick Marsh, Benedict Umeh and Deyvid Palepale and others. Lastly, the trio will review the players still on the board for Penn State. That list includes top target Liam Andrews among others. What's the situation there? The trio will try to contextualize the remaining prospects and give fans a road map of what's coming up this month. Want to be part of the show? Join us live at 10 am and join the live chat! T-Frank, Fitz, and Snyder will take select questions and comments from viewers during the show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Use our promo code at Birddogs.com/bwiSubscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKPenn State football starts fall camp in less than a month so today, the BWI Live Show discusses the most under-the-radar players for this coming fall. Join the Show live at 10 am on YouTube to discuss which players you think are of sneaky importance in September.Host Thomas Frank Carr, reporter Greg Pickel and senior editor Nate Bauer give you their top five players and discuss the recent news in Penn State sports. Penn State basketball meets with the media this week so Bauer will preview what you should expect. Meanwhile, Pickel will discuss the latest werstling news, with former champion Bo Nickal in the news recently.They'll also tackle the recent Penn State football news regarding NIL and staff changes. If you'd like to participate with the show, join in at 10 and give your questions and comments in the live chat. BWI's experts will interact with the audience and take the best question in the BWI Mailbag segment to end the show.Penn State NewsPenn State analyst Danny O'Brien got a new role this week when he was moved to a graduate assistant position with the program. Bauer, Pickel, and T-Frank will discuss what this means for the program. They'll also review James Franklin's latest plea for fans to donate to Penn State NIL. Is the timing with recruiting a coincidence?Once again, they'll dive into the world of NIL, and Bauer will give his thoughts on how the situation for Penn State is heading into a vital stretch with the football team with a potential national championship window ahead of them.With training camp only weeks away, the panel will discuss the most underrated players heading into the season. The superstars alone don't produce winning seasons. This fall, Penn State will need key players to step up in underrated roles to help the team achieve its goals. Which players that aren't household names will shape the season to come? Each panelist will give their top five players. Put yours in the chat during the show, T-Frank might put them on air!BWI MailbagLastly, the trio will answer questions from the live audience on YouTube during the BWI Mailbag. Each week T-Frank and his cohosts answer questions from you, the viewer. Join the show at 10 am to get your questions on the show. As always, subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube so you don't miss any Penn State football content from BWI! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're weeks away from the start of the 2023 fall season with Penn State training camp at the end of next month. So to get you ready for the season, the BWI Live show is previewing the team by ranking the team's top position groups. You'll also get an NIL update from insider Nate Bauer and hear about one of Penn State's newest basketball recruits. All of that, plus your questions and thoughts! Join the show live at 10 am on YouTube to get your questions on the weekly mailbag segment. Bauer and host Thomas Frank Carr will take questions from the Lions Den message board, but will also ask for your thoughts live on the show. Be sure to subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube so you don't miss any of our live content. Penn State NIL updatePenn State's NIL efforts continue to play out in the quickly changing landscape of college football. Bauer, Blue White Illustrated's front-office insider, shares what he knows about the situation and what Penn State is trying to do in order to compete with other top schools. The duo will also discuss Penn State basketball's first member of the 2024 Class, Jahvin Carter. Next, Bauer and T-Frank will have some fun, ranking Penn State's top five position groups heading into the 2023 season. Bauer gave his answer earlier this week, and now T-Frank wants to respond on the show. They'll debate what criteria matter to the ranking and which groups they disagree about the most. Want to give your top five? Join the show and submit an answer!BWI MailbagAs always, the show ends with your thoughts and comments in the BWI Mailbag. This week they have a handful of preselected questions from the members at bluewhiteillustrated.com. T-Frank and Bauer will discuss Penn State's right tackle situation with a question about Caedan Wallace. Next, they'll pair up freshmen with veterans and discuss when players take the most significant leap in their development. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State football recruiting is reaching a fever pitch heading into July. Join the BWI Live Recruiting Show today at 10 am to find out what happened this weekend and to get a preview of what's coming as the calendar flips to July. Recruiting Insider Ryan Snyder and host Thomas Frank Carr bring you the latest news in Penn State recruiting today. They'll preview the upcoming flurry of decision dates at the end of the month heading into the first week in July. Then, they'll review the Penn State White Out camp, which took place Saturday at Beaver Stadium. They'll also take your questions live on the show! Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable notifications so you don't miss any live or breaking news content from BWI. Penn State prospect commitment preview Despite having 20 commitments in the Class of 2024, Penn State fans should expect a flurry of activity for the Nittany Lions in the coming two weeks. Snyder discusses what he knows and what he's expecting from the top uncommitted prospects on Penn State's radar. With so many players already in class, including three receivers who committed last week, will players wait to choose their destination? They'll discuss what surprises Penn State fans should expect and how this time of year goes for college programs trying to secure their top prospects. Also he and T-Frank will also give you the notable dates they're watching over the next several days. Penn State White Out Camp reviewNext, they'll discuss what happened over the weekend at Penn State's elite White Out prospect camp. They'll discuss which players stood out during the afternoon evaluation session at the Lasch practice facility. They'll also discuss how Cooper Cousins has used Penn State's resources best. Beyond BlessedWith two camps in the same week, Penn State has gotten its eyes on hundreds of prospects. From that, a handful of important offers have gone out to players recently. Snyder and T-Frank discuss the important names to know in their regular segment, Beyond Blessed. If you'd like to get your thoughts or questions on the show, join the BWI Live Recruiting show at 10 am on YouTube! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State football hosts the last stop before fall camp on Thursday with the annual Lift For Life charity event. To preview what fans need to know about the annual lift-off to raise money for rare diseases, the BWI Live crew sits down to preview the event. Join host Thomas Frank Carr and BWI experts Sean Fitz and Nate Bauer as they discuss the summer months of Penn State football. They'll also take your questions, and comments live on the show!Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable notifications so you don't miss any breaking news or live content. Penn State Lift For LifeEach offseason, Lift for Life marks the last time the media meets with the Penn State staff or players before fall camp. In many ways, it's a preview of what's to come. So what are Fitz, T-Frank, and Bauer interested in learning? They'll discuss that topic on today's show. For most media members and fans, Lift for Life is the first chance to see the newest additions to the team that arrived since the end of spring camp. Which players are T-Frank, Bauer, and Fitz most interested in getting their first look at? They'll give their list on the show. Bauer also spoke with Penn State offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich earlier this week. He'll share some of the nuggets he took away from that conversation as well. BWI MailbagBut today's show is all about you, the viewer. Want to ask the experts a question? The BWI Mailbag is open! Join the show at 10 am on YouTube and ask your question in the live chat. The best questions will make it on the show and be discussed by the panel of experts. As always, the mailbag contains questions from the Lions Den message forum. T-Frank has selected a number of them to kick things off in the show's final segment. Some of the topics for today's show include:Where can Penn State's best players improve? What non-Big Ten teams would you select for Penn State's protected rival?How does Tre Wallace fit into the wide receiver picture for next fall?If you'd like to submit a question to the mailbag thread, join Blue White Illustrated and gain access to the Lions Den Message Forum. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State football made it through the third official visit weekend of the year. For the first time this cycle the team took a step back in recruiting with a decommittment. We'll address that, and how things went this weekend with some top prospects on the BWI Live Recruiting Show. Join host Thomas Frank Carr and BWI recruiting insider Sean Fitz to discuss the impression Penn State made on its top defensive line prospects, how the team positioned itself heading into the final week of official visits, and what to expect next with the class. They'll discuss that, and take your questions and comments live on the show. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and join the show at 10 am! Penn State about to break through at defensive tackle? New position coach Deion Barnes has one recruit committed at his position but hosted several of the top interior prospects on the team's board this weekend. How did the visit go for Canadian Benedict Umeh? What about out-of-region prospect TA Cunningham? Fitz reveals some of what he learned about this weekend, which was focused on the defensive line. But receiver is the defensive line's roommate in the underserved part of the 2024 class. With several receiver prospects already through campus, Penn State receiver's coach Marques Hagans has positioned the team very well heading into the final weekend. How did things go with Pittsburgh native Peter Gonzalez? And when will one of Penn State's top receivers make a move? Outlook for the rest of the summerFinally, T-Frank and Fitz will sit down and examine where Penn State's class stands right now. They'll break down the recruits by position and go through the latest news outside visit weekends. Fitz explains the situation with recently decommitted lineman Deryc Plazz. Then they'll highlight other trouble potentially brewing on the class roster. Finally, they'll wrap up the show by looking at the latest Penn State offers, which include two legacy players in the Class of 2024 and 2026. Penn State's current 2024 class stands at 17 commitments and ranks 12th nationally and fourth in the Big Ten. On3 has begun officially including USC and UCLA in Big Ten rankings, bumping the Nittany Lions down below the Southern California school in the conference rankings. Wisconsin is the next closest school, ranking 23rd in the nation. Join the show at 10 am to discuss these topics and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State football opened the doors of the Lasch Building a week ago and spent several hours talking with the media during the middle of the summer period. Blue White Illustrated was on hand and is here to discuss their conversations with the Penn State coaches. Today on the BWI Live Show, host Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor Nate Bauer will chat about their conversations with the staff. Bauer spoke with new wide receiver's coach Marques Hagans, tight ends coach Ty Howel and special teams coordinator Stacy Collins. Meanwhile, T-Frank spent the entirety of his time with offensive coordiantor Mike Yurcich. Both experts gained interesting insight into the team and will share it on the show. If you want to ask a question or hear your opinion on the live show, join Bauer and T-Frank at 10 am on YouTube. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated to get live and breaking news content notifications. Penn State coaches open up Bauer spoke with both the tight ends coach and the wide receivers coach. Franklin has been not-so-subtly pitting the wide receivers against the tight ends this summer to fuel the competition and raise the level of play from each group. How is that taken internally? Bauer gathered some insights. He also spoke with Collins about the team's plan at kick return this year and if it involves superstar tailbacks Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen. Bauer investigates the prudence of playing such valuable players and exposing them to potential injury. Meanwhile, T-Frank spoke with Yurcich on a wide variety of topics. He discussed Yurcich's role in evovling the offense each year, adapting to player strengths, and what it takes to get a new starting quarterback ready for the season. He also went in-depth with Yurcich about where he thinks he's grown as an offensive coordinator over the years. Between the LinesThey save Frnaklin's comments for their proper place on the show, between the lines. Each time James Franklin speaks, our experts will read between the lines of his words and discern the meaning of Franklin's comments. Today they'll discuss Franklin's remarks about quarterback Drew Allar, and the defensive tackles. BWI MailbagThe show's finale is saved for you! T-Frank and Nate will answer questions from the BWI Message board and comments from the live chat during the show. Once again, join the show at 10 am so you can have your voice heard on the leading show for Penn State football! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It was another busy weekend for Penn State football recruiting, with several events happening over a three-day period. Penn State's second official visit weekend kicked off on Friday, followed by another prospect camp on Sunday. Who stood out from those events? What are the important details to know? We're breaking it all down on the BWI Live Recruiting Show today at 10 am on YouTube. Join host Thomas Frank Carr and senior insider Sean Fitz as they discuss the latest news from Penn State recruiting. If you haven't yet, subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube so yo don't miss any breaking news. Penn State in position to land top targets? Penn State hasn't yet secured a commitment for the official visit weekend. But the reports and feedback from the weekend, in which Penn State had several top targets on campus, were very encouraging. Fitz shares what he's learned from his reporting and conversations with recruits. Meanwhile, T-Frank will try to ascertain where things stand with the class and how congested things are heading into the third weekend of the official visit calendar. One date we do know is that four-star defensive end Jaylen Harvey set his commitment date. Join the show to find out when that is. Penn State prospect camp updateUnlike last week, there were fewer 'names' to follow at Penn State's prospect camp on Sunday. Still, Fitz and T-Frank found interesting prospects to follow throughout the camp and learn more about during the Sunday afternoon testing circuit. T-Frank and Fitz will highlight the players that most intrigued them and standout testing players. Finally, they'll review the players that walked away with offers and the national recruits that Penn State is throwing their hat in the ring with during #BeyondBlessed. During the BWI Live Recruiting Show, Fitz and T-Frank will take your questions and answer comments from the live chat. Join the show at 10 am on YouTube to be a part of the action! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State fans got a surprise last month when unheralded quarterback from Ohio, Ethan Grunkemeyer, committed to the Nittany Lions a day before he was named the MVP of the Elite 11 regional in State College. The three-star quarterback is a late riser in the Class of 2024. Today, the host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, talks with Grunkemeyer’s quarterback coach, Brad Maendler. Maendler is the same coach that helped former five-star quarterback and current Penn State player Drew Allar rise from an unknown player into a top prospect in the Class of 2022. Maendler sits down with T-Frank to discuss Grunkemeyer’s skills and to give insight into where Allar is heading into his first presumed year as a starter. Check out the full conversation on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Below is a recap of some of the highlights about Grunkemeyer. Maendler noticed something special about Grunkemeyer It’s no surprise that Grunkemeyer’s quarterback coach would believe in him more than others, but Maendler also has social media receipts that back up his confidence that Grunkemeyer would blow up this spring. T-Frank reads those comments back to Maendler on the show about Penn State’s 2024 QB commit. But Maendler says that steam around Grunkemeyer began building before the camp season he predicted would be great for the young QB. “It actually started happening before that, and the galvanizing of his recruiting really kind of dates back to January, late January, when it was to contact period where coaches were actually going out seeing him throw, and it was a chance for coaches to kind of see how the ball comes out of his hand, to confirm height, weight and those kinds of things,” Maendler says on the show.And he was getting tremendous feedback from coaches. In fact, I remember one of the times his mom had mentioned to me that Pat Fitzgerald, head coach at Northwestern, was there, and Pat Fitzgerald was raving about the way he was throwing the football, and I just started, you know, getting like a steady and consistent sort of messages.”Penn State getting a “human Jugs Machine” Maendler’s praise for Grunkemeyer is laced with instructional evidence from a quarterback coach’s perspective. For T-Frank, a film analyst, and Maendler, the consistency of the young quarterback is a standout trait. Maendler explains this as creating “best version throws”.“One of the things that I talked to the kids about is we’ve got to work towards “best version throws.” Ideally a best version throw is when you look your best it’s with spin and velocity and ball placement, appropriate velocity because sometimes we need to change speeds.”The consistency in his mechanics led Grunkemeyer to an Elite 11 finals appearance in Los Angeles later this month. But it’s not just accuracy, Grunkemeyer has a strong arm, according to Maendler. Penn State may have found a steal in this regard. “He’s in the top 1% of his class. You know, I think just I’ve seen a lot of the ’24 guys throw and, you know, I think maybe you’ve got [Dominic] Rayola, and you’ve got Ethan with probably two or three other kids that that’s how much velocity he throws with.And where you really see it is his intermediate velocity, the throws he makes, where he has to drive the ball in between people or, you know, to ball throws where he’s got to get it over the under coverage. But in front of the over coverage and just that ability to have that arc and pace on that football it’s it’s really impressive.”The pair discuss Grunkemeyer further before switching to discuss Allar and the next Maendler quarterback protege, 2025 passer Ryan Montgomery. Penn State is actively recruiting Montgomery, and Maendler discuses what he’s seen of the relationship between those two parties. Learn more about Penn State's unheralded but talented quarterback commit Ethan Grunkemeyer from his QB coach, Brad Maendler. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State football had a successful first weekend of June recruiting, nabbing three commits on Sunday. Can they keep that hot streak up? The BWI Live Recruiting Show discusses that topic and previews which players are coming up for visits. Host Thomas Frank Carr and recruiting insider Ryan Snyder discuss the most important names coming to campus this weekend and their potential impact on the Class of 2024. While it is a bigger list of names this weekend, most are already committed to the program. That leaves a handful of select players with a spotlight for the coming few days. Check out the full show and be sure to join us live at 10 am on YouTube. If you haven't yet, subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube so you don't miss any live content. T-Frank and Snyder will take select questions from the live chat during the show. Penn State hosting committed playersThirteen of the seventeen committed players for the Class of 2024 will attend this weekend's Official visit festivities. What's the thinking behind rallying the group together in one weekend? Snyder will give his thoughts on assembling the group this weekend. Next, Snyder and T-Frank will review the list of uncommitted players this weekend. This group is loaded with important names for the Penn State staff. Is this a coincidence or a planned event by the staff? Snyder will give his thoughts while T-Frank maps out what he thinks of the talent they have on campus this weekend. Andy Frank and recruiting insightOfficial visits are just one major event for the week. Penn State offered up its staff and support staff to discuss various topics on Thursday. Snyder spoke with recruiting coordinator Andy Frank at length during the event. He also said with select coaches about recruiting and shared some interesting insights. Check out his story and join the show to hear his thoughts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State football is in offseason mode but that doesn't mean the team isn't preparing for the 2023 season. Today the BWI Live show tackles the team's summer work from several angles. First, Nate Bauer shares his insights into what head coach James Franklin thinks of the Big Ten competition model, the defensive line's progress this summer, and gives a basketball update. Next, you'll hear from an expert about Penn State quarterback Drew Allar's progress from a guest that knows him well. Finally, we'll hear from you! Join the BWI Live show at 10 am to discuss what's on your mind about Penn State sports. Join the show live at 10 am on YouTube and subscribe to Blue White Illustrated so you don't miss any of our live or breaking news content when it happens. James Franklin frank about Big Ten prioritiesBauer interviewed James Franklin last month and laid out what Franklin thinks on various topics in a series of articles. Today they discuss Franklin's comments about the Big Ten's decision to play nine conference games. Bauer will explain how Franklin sees the situation and what it means that the 10th-year coach is so vocal about his position on the topic. Next, we shift our focus to the 2023 season. Quarterback coach Brad Maendler of QB Excelerate joins the show to discuss his work with Penn State quarterback Drew Allar. Maendler is also the private coach for 2024 quarterback commit Ethan Grunkemeyer. Catch the full interview where T-Frank and Maendler discuss both players Thursday at 7 pm on YouTube."His command of the offense is fantastic. The coaching staff, when I would talk to them they, would always note his ability to retain information was really high-level. When I watched the meetings, Sean Clifford set a high bar becuase it was like having a coach in the room. I get that vibe with Drew and Beau [Pribula] as well," Maendler said."Beau and Drew have a really strong grasp of the offense and what Coach Yurcich is trying to do."Catch the interview during the BWI Live show to hear more about what Maendler thinks of Allar and what fans haven't seen of his talents yet. BWI MailbagFinally, T-Frank and Bauer discuss your thoughts during the BWI Mailbag. Each week T-Frank solicits questions from the Blue White Illustrated Message board to see what fans of the show want to know. They'll also take your questions live on the show and answer them here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State football recruiting had a jam-packed Sunday to kick off the official visit season. The team secured three more recruits for the Class of 2024 and hosted its first prospect camp of the summer in the same day. We'll cover all of that today on the BWI Live Recruiting Show. Host Thomas Frank Carr and recruiting insider Ryan Snyder discuss the impact of Penn State's latest surge of commitments and review who stood out to them during Penn State's first prospect camp of the summer. It was an important day for Central Catholic wide receiver Peter Gonzalez, who has an official visit set for later this month. Did he ace his final audition? Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube so you don't miss any live content during the summer recruiting season. Stay tuned later this week for a conversation with quarterbacks coach Brad Maendler. Maendler is the private coach for Penn State commit Ethan Grunkmeyer and current Lions QB Drew Allar. Penn State locks up key defensive targets and a rising tackle commit The biggest news of Sunday was the massive recruiting run that the Nittany Lions secured on Sunday after its first official visit weekend of the season. Offensive lineman Deryc Plazz was the first to announced his commitment Sunday, followed by defensive tackle Xaveir Gilliam and finally top safety prospect Dejuan Lane. Snyder will recap Plazz's story, which includes a quick ascent up the Penn State tackle board. With so many players in the Class, T-Frank will discuss where Plazz fits in the group. Next, they'll switch to Lane and discuss what is known in the recruitment of four-star safety. They'll also answer the question of Lane's ranking. Is he underrated? Finally, they'll turn to Gilliam and spend time discussing where he fits on Penn State's defensive tackle board, what he brings to the table and more. Peter Gonzalez stands out at Prospect campConsensus three-star receiver Peter Gonzalez was the main story of SUnday's prospect camp. The Pittsburgh native has an offer from Penn State and an official visit for later this summer, but the program wanted him to camp first to get a final testing measurement on him. Snyder and T-Frank will share what they saw and the data they gathered on Gonzalez throughout the afternoon. Did he earn himself a spot in the Penn State Class of 2024? They'll also discuss the other committed players at camp, including offensive lineman Caleb Brewer and linebacker Anthony Speca. From there, they'll discuss the other players that stood out on Sunday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State football opens up official visit season today with an impressive list of players to start. Today on the BWI Live: Recruiting Show, host Thomas Frank Carr and recruiting insider Ryan Snyder discuss the list of names and the storylines surrounding this weekend. The duo discusses the top target making a late decision to join the list this week, expanding to the defensive line room, and then discussing wide receivers. Those two groups are in for an important weekend, with the majority of the prospects this weekend playing those two positions. Make sure you don't miss Penn State football recruiting coverage by subscribing to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube. And if you want in-depth access, join the site for just one dollar. https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/Penn State hosting top target this weekendWhen Penn State's top overall target is on campus this weekend, there isn't any other place to start. Four-star lineman Liam Andrews announced this week that he is taking his official visit to Happy Valley during the first weekend of the official visit season. How important is Andrews? T-Frank and Snyder discuss his recruitment and abilities, and T-Frank even gives his preferred position for Andrews to land at if he joins the Nittany Lions.But Andrews is one of many potential defensive linemen on campus. The Nittany Lions have a group of linemen coming in, and Snyder recaps where he fits in the picture for this class. They'll also discuss how important this weekend is for new defensive line coach Deion Barnes with so many top targets on campus. Next, they'll shift their focus to wide receiver. Several of the team's top targets at the position are committed elsewhere, including Miami pledge Chance Robinson. Snyder breaks down the situation with Robinson and how well he fits into the program.Next, they'll review the offensive line commits coming to campus this weekend because they're fresh names to the recruiting story. Florida linemen Deryc Plazz and Tye Hylton will make the trek north for the first time to take an official visit. With top targets still on the board and only a few spots left, will these players rise up the board? Finally, they'll discuss the secondary and linebacker players in attendance this weekend. Virginia linebacker Chris Cole is visiting, but with only one linebacker spot available, will he or Elijah Newby find a home with the Nittany Lions? Or can Penn State take both talented outside linebackers? Check out the show for those discussions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State football has been very good under head coach James Franklin. But is this a legacy year for the program? Today on the BWI Live Show, host Thomas Frank Carr poses that question to experts Sean Fitz and Nate Bauer. With the end of the four-team college football playoff formation, does the team need to make the playoff before the field expands? The trio will discuss head coach James Franklin's comments to Bauer earlier this month. They'll also discuss what he said on On3's national show, The Hard Count, with JD Pickell. Has Franklin changed in recent years, admitting that the team looks ahead on the schedule? Join the show at 10 am on YouTube to join the discussion. The trio will take your questions during the show and feature the best during the BWI Mailbag, which closes each Wednesday show. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable notifications so you don't miss any live or breaking news content! Penn State News Penn State head coach James Franklin spoke with Bauer earlier this month on various topics. One of the most interesting comments came from his view of the College Football Playoff in its final year.Next, Bauer will provide insight into the latest Penn State basketball news on how the team is trying to fill its final scholarship spot.However, the real news around Penn State football is in the recruiting sector. The team begins official visit season this weekend, with the first wave of recruits coming to Happy Valley starting on Friday. Fitz will provide an update on the news you need to know about the upcoming visits. We'll go into more depth on our special Friday recruiting show later this week. Between the LinesFranklin is the star of today's show, with another segment dedicated to his comments from last week. Franklin appeared on The Hard Count last week to discuss the team heading into the 2023 season with host JD Pickell. The experts at BWI will review his comments about Drew Allar and the Ohio State and Michigan games later in the schedule. Has Franklin softened his stance on "one game at a time?" Also, what do his comments say about Allar and his role in the offense this fall? Bauer and Fitz will give their thoughts. BWI Mailbag Penn State fans get the chance to ask their questions of the staff during the weekly mailbag segment. T-Frank will pose questions submitted on the BWI Mailbag Submission threat, which is a great reason to sign up for premium access. They'll also take your questions and comments from the live chat during the show. Join us at 10 am for another great round of Penn State sports offseason discussions! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State football updated the spring roster this week with the addition of several key contributors from the Class of 2023 and the transfer portal arriving on campus. The BWI Live show will break down the recent update, and discuss other Penn State sports news and notes of the week. Host Thomas Frank Carr and experts Sean Fitz and Nate Bauer will also take your question during the BWI Mailbag to find out whats on your mind this spring, during the final full week of May. Be sure to subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable notifications so you don't miss any live content from BWI. Join the show at 10 am on YouTube and ask the staff questions, or get your thoughts heard live on the show. Penn State Roster udpateThis week, Penn State's 2023 roster took shape by adding the May enrolees. With players like Dante Cephas, DaKaari Nelson, and Alonzo Ford joining the program, it's a good time to reset the roster and examine what the team might look like this fall. Here is the full list of recent additions. Dante Cephas: 6-0, 180 Andrew Rappleyea: 6-4, 235 King Mack: 5-10, 175 DaKaari Nelson: 6-3, 200 London Montgomery: 5-10, 180 Trey Potts: 5-9, 215 Cam Wallace: 5-9, 175 Addison Penn:6-2, 310 Kaveion Keys: 6-2, 195 Ty Blanding: 6-1, 265 Alonzo Ford: 6-2, 280 Joseph Mupoyi: 6-5, 240 Audavion Collins: 5-11, 175 The footbal team isn't the only Penn State sport busy adding players for the fall. New head basketball coach Mike Rhoades has nearly completed his roster for the fall. Bauer will give his thoughts on the work Rhoades and his staff have done in less than two months to assemble a team for the fall.The trio will also discuss Pete Thamel's recent report about the lapse in the Big Ten's television contract and how that will affect the fall football schedule. BWI MailbagNext, we want to hear from you! Join the show to get your Penn State football and basketball questions answered on air by the leading experts in the field. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State Class of 2024 commits dominated the Elite 11 regional in State College on Sunday, and Blue White Illustrated was there to see the action. Today on the BWI Live Recruiting Show, Sean Fitz, Ryan Snyder, and Thomas Frank Carr discuss what they observed at the State College High School football field when the Elite 11 Regional passing camp came to Happy Valley. The trio will discuss recent quarterback commit Ethan Grunkemeyer's weekend, which included his verbal commitment to the program and an Elite 11 finals ticket that he punched by winning the camp on Sunday. They'll also discuss their thoughts on Penn State tight end commit Luke Reynold's MVP performance at the camp and his invite to California later this summer. The trio will also discuss other players and passers that stood out during the event. Be sure to join the show at 10 am on YouTube to get your thoughts and questions heard in the live chat during the show. T-Frank will be taking questions from the audience and posing them to the leading experts on Penn State recruiting. If you haven't yet, subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube so you don't miss breaking news, live shows, and special content.Penn State commits stand out in campThe weekend's top story is Grunkemeyer, who is quickly becoming a name to know for the summer recruiting of 2024. Just over a month ago, the Ohio native earned a Penn State offer, which he accepted, committing to the program on Saturday. So now he's off to the Elite 11 finals in California in mid-June. The group will discuss what they saw of Grunkemeyer and what he did to earn the top billing from the camp. T-Frank followed Penn State's newest quarterback around the camp and has highlights to share with fans during the show. See for yourself how well Penn State offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich's most recent pupil performed this weekend. Next, the group will discuss what they learned about Reynolds during his workout with the receivers on Sunday. The former high school quarterback is switching full-time to tight end this summer and stood out with great route running and hands. So does Penn State have another star tight end from New England on its hands? Finally, the trio will discuss the other quarterbacks and players from the day. There were several 2025 quarterbacks that Fitz and Snyder followed throughout the day. Hear what they have to say about Malik Washington and Blake Hebert. Big Board ResetIt wasn't just quarterbacks and Elite 11 camp reactions that made headlines this weekend. In today's installment of Read and React, Fitz shares some takeaways from his Penn State recruiting Big Board which he shared Friday afternoon. The Nittany Lions need to fill the second half of its 2024 class this summer, and Fitz has the positional reset and names to know. He'll share some tidbits on the show. Lastly, the group will discuss a recent offer from the program in the segment #BeyondBlessed. Class of 2026 offensive lineman Tyler Merrill received an offer from the program this week and was on hand at the All-22 portion of the camp Sunday. T-Frank got an up-close look at the young players' skills and will share them with the group. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State athletics made several major announcements over the last two weeks, mostly involving the state of program facilities. At the beginning of the month, the Penn State Board of Trustees approved several major construction projects, including a $700-million renovation to Beaver Stadium. Today on the BWI Live show Nate Bauer and host Thomas Frank Carr discuss the future of Penn State athletics and what's to come for the iconic Beaver Stadium. They'll also discuss the recently announced game times and themes for the 2024 season, which were announced this week. Join the show to discuss all this and whatever is on your mind! BWI Live airs starting at 10 am on YouTube. Be sure to subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube so you don't miss notifications for live shows on the channel. Penn State sets plans for Beaver Stadium RenovationThe general plan for how Penn State would renovate Beaver Stadium came out earlier this year, but the functional timeline for the project came earlier this month. Bauer and T-Frank will discuss the project's timeline and what fans can expect throughout the renovations. They'll also discuss how the university and athletic department came to the plan that they did. Bauer spoke with Athletic Director Pat Kraft after the renovation plans were approved to understand the how and why. The duo will then preview the larger plan to upgrade the overall program facilities, including Jeffrey Field, the Greenberg Ice Complex, and more. Lastly, they'll consider all of this information and examine how Kraft has done in the first year of his job. Has he lived up to his promises at the start of his tenure? What's next for the program under his leadership? Bauer will put all of this into context for the audience and T-Frank. Next, Bauer and T-Frank discuss the 2023 Penn State game themes. While they're a secondary story, the White Out is a highly important event to Penn State fans. Once again, it won't be against either Ohio State or Michigan this year. Is that tradition over, thanks to TV game times? Bauer and T-Frank will debate the pros and cons of giving up those things for prime television slots. Finally, they'll end the show by hearing from you! T-Frank and Bauer will close the show with the weekly BWI Mailbag segment. If you haven't, join Blue White Illustrated for 29.99 and get six months of access to the Lions Den Message Board, where you can ask a question for the mailbag each week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 2023 Under Armour Regional camp came to Baltimore on Sunday, and Blue-White Illustrated was there to see the region's top recruits compete. Today on the BWI Live Recruiting Show, Sean Fitz, Ryan Snyder, and host Thomas Frank Carr will discuss how Penn State's top targets performed at the event. They'll also preview the next important camp coming to the region this weekend and any other relevant news from the previous week. Join the show at 10 am on YouTube to ask questions of the panel and to have your thoughts heard. If you haven't yet, subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable notifications so you don't miss any live shows or breaking news. Penn State targets at the Under Armour Regional CampFitz and Snyder set off to Baltimore this weekend to check out one of the biggest recruiting events in the region this season. They'll recap what they saw from some of Penn State's top targets, including Fateem Delane, Xavier Gilliam, Kenny Wooseley, DeAndre Cook, Chris Cole, and many others. The group will discuss the players making an impact in the Class of 2024 and highlight younger players that will be major factors for the Class of 2024 and 2025. Can Penn State win out for the next round of regional superstars breaking out early in the recruiting process? Join the show to learn the next batch of important names in Penn state recruiting. The group will discuss which players stood out at the event, their major takeaways from each group, and any surprises they saw during the day-long event. Next, they'll review the recent recruiting news from the past week, including Penn State making the final cutdown for a critical 2024 defensive prospect. Read and ReactThe Recruiting Show has followed Penn State's spring quarterback board update for the last several weeks. There's plenty of news to discuss this week, including an interview with 2024 quarterback prospect Ethan Grunkemeyer. Snyder spoke with the three-star quarterback on Friday and will share the highlights of his conversation. Grunkemeyer visited campus this past weekend, so Snyder got his impression about Penn State and Happy Valley. Next, the trio will preview the Elite 11 camp coming to State College High School on May 21st. The trio will discuss the importance of the event being in State College and what the value of the passing camp is for offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich and head coach James Franklin. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State football heads into the summer ready to make progress before the start of the 2023 football season. The team, led by quarterbacks Drew Allar and Beau Pribula, will need to work on its own to improve crucial areas before then. So, with the transfer portal closed and most additions made, which groups are the strongest heading into this time? That's what the BWI Live show tackles today. Host Thomas Frank Carr and publisher Sean Fitz will rank the top five position groups on the team at this point in the season. They'll also cover the latest team news and take your questions throughout the show. Join the program, starting at 10 am on YouTube! You can ask questions and have them answered live on air throughout the show and during the final segment, the BWI Mailbag. If you haven't yet, hit subscribe on the Blue White Illustrated YouTube channel so you don't miss any content this summer! Penn State finally lands wide receiver The long wait is over. Penn State's top portal acquistion, wide receiver Dante Cephas, joins the program this week. Fitz broke the news this week and spoke with Cephas recently. He'll give a brief overview of what they discussed and what you can find in his article from Tuesday. Next, they'll cover the rest of the news from the last seven days, including the announced time of the season-opening game against West Virginia. Does this spell the end of the White Out as a marquee game against a top opponent on the schedule? Fitz and T-Frank will give their thoughts. Top Five position groups Now that the team has broken camp, it's time to check the health of the roster and which positions made the biggest strides over the last several months. Did the loss of Storm Duck remove the cornerback group from the top five strongest positions on the roster? Did the progress from freshman Tony Rojas vault the linebackers into that group? Fitz will reveal his rankings on the show and explain his thoughts. Finally, Fitz and T-Frank will answer your questions during the BWI Mailbag. If you'd like to submit a question, join the show live on air and share your thoughts in the chat. T-Frank will pick questions from there to add to the prepared questions from Blue White Illustrated message board members. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State recruiting prepares for a busy summer on the BWI Daily Recruiting Show today. The Nittany Lions are out across the country scouting players in the Class of 2024 and beyond. It's also a transition period for the Penn State roster with graduation this past weekend. When do the rest of the Class of 2023 players pack their bags for Happy Valley? Recruiting insiders Sean Fitz and Ryan Snyder discuss that topic and what else is new with Penn State football recruiting on the show. If you haven't yet, subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube to get notifications when the live show airs each week. The show starts at 10 am on Monday, so if you want to ask questions of the experts and interact with the show, feel free to join in!Penn State Class of 2023 set to arrive soonWith the Penn State football team through spring football, the next wave of freshmen will descend on campus soon. So which players are coming with this group? As always, Fitz and Snyder discuss which players they're most interested in getting reports on this summer. Then, they'll review which players they think have the chance to contribute early in the second wave of 2023. Next, they'll review the latest news on recruiting. West Virginia offensive lineman Robby Martin revealed his Top 8 schools this week, and Penn State was on the list. Can the Nittany Lions close with Martin? Do they want to? Snyder and Fitz will weigh in on the prospects fit with Penn State. Read and ReactNext, the group will discuss stories they wrote recently in this week's read and react. One of Penn State's top targets at receiver, Michigan native and River Rouge standout Nick Marsh, spoke with BWI this week. How is his relationship with the staff? Penn State needs to hit a home run at receiver this cycle, and landing the 73rd overall prospect in the On3 industry rankings would check that off the list. Snyder will discuss his thoughts on the relationship and where Penn State stands with Marsh heading into the official visit season in June. Finally, the group will discuss the quarterback board as we head into the summer. While the names might not have changed, there's some more movement with one of Penn State's recent offers at the position. Check out the show to find out which quarterback is visiting campus this month. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State football is in offseason mode, but that doesn't mean the news stops. Today on the BWI Live show, reporter Greg Pickel and host Thomas Frank Carr discuss the most recent news from the transfer portal and more. They'll also discuss Penn State wrestling with Pickel, who is Blue White Illustrated's wrestling beat writer. He'll discuss the team's recent commitment and what happened at the USA Wrestling freestyle tournament this past weekend. If you haven't yet, subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable notifications so you don't miss any live content! Greg and T-Frank will take questions from and interact with the chat throughout the show. Be a part of the fun, starting at 10 am on YouTube. Penn State still trying to tweak roster Penn State has been active in the portal since it opened back up for the spring window. Pickel will break down what he knows about the recent portal recruiting visitors on campus. The Nittany Lions offered Louisiana cornerback Trey Amos this week and previously hosted defensive back Donovan Callis. What do he and T-Frank make of these offers? Find out when they discuss that topic to start the show. Next, they'll dip into wrestling news and discuss the team's latest commitments and offseason tournaments. NFL Draft recap and previewBefore reviewing the NFL Draft, Pickel and T-Frank dive headfirst into the way-too-early mock drafts for 2024. While it's far from a scientific look at next year's draft, it does set the stage for which players are expected to have big seasons in 2023. They'll highlight the Penn State players who show up early on the list. The duo will then shift to a quick review of this year's draft. Where were they correct? What did they get wrong? Penn State had six players drafted on days two and three of the event last weekend. Finally, they turn the last word over to you, the audience in the BWI Mailbag. T-Frank and Greg will take questions from the live chat, as they do each week. They will also have select questions from the Blue White Illustrated message board as well. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State football picked up another recruit from Wisconsin on Friday when four-star running back Corey Smith committed to the program. With 13 players in the class, the BWI Live: Recruiting Show will reset the class and see what the Penn State coaching staff has accomplished with a half-full class. Host Thomas Frank Carr and industry insider Sean Fitz break that down and more. Also, stay tuned for a snippet of an interview with one of those players, three-star offensive tackle commit Garrett Sexton. You'll get a sneak-peak at an exclusive interview that Blue White Illustrated did with Sexton. As always, join the show to get your thoughts and opinions heard. BWI Live airs at 10 am on YouTube each Monday. Subscribe to Blue-White Illustrated on YouTube so you never miss any of our live coverage! Penn State has 13 commits, what's next? With 13 players committed to the Class of 2024, the Penn State staff is likely halfway done with this cycle. While this will be one of the bigger recruiting classes, according to Blue White Illustrated's experts, this is an excellent time to reset and review the work so far. T-Frank and Fitz will break down the strengths and weaknesses of the group, including players and positions that don't have any commitments so far. Related: What does landing Corey Smith mean to Penn State?They'll also see how Penn State's latest commitment, Corey Smith, fits into the group. Smith committed to the Nittany Lions on Friday as the second running back in the class. Read and ReactNext, the duo will single out two players from the group to discuss in detail. Last week, T-Frank wrote about the talent and potential of the team's tackle prospects, Garrett Sexton and Eagan Boyer. T-Frank thinks they represent a particular moment in Penn State recruiting that hasn't been accomplished very often under head coach James Franklin. Next, he and Fitz discuss the upside and possible issues each player might face. Next, you'll get a special preview of T-Frank's conversation with Sexton, who spoke with BWI's film analyst this past weekend. You can see the full interview later Monday on Blue White Illustrated. If you haven't yet, subscribe to premium content so you have access to the interview. Finally, T-Frank and Fitz will wrap up the show by discussing any upcoming events or offers that have materialized since the show last week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Only one more day remains before the 2023 NFL Draft. Penn State's NFL-bound hopefuls will find out their fate over the next three days of draft selection in Kansas City. Today on the BWI Live Show, Thomas Frank Carr and Greg Pickel will predict where Penn State's top-seven players in this cycle will go by round and pick. They'll also discuss the latest news in Penn State sports, including Storm Duck heading back into the transfer portal and wrestling picking up a commitment this week. Check out the full show and join in the conversation at 10 am on YouTube! If you haven't yet, subscribe to Blue-White Illustrated so you don't miss any live content. Penn State loses Duck to PortalIt was a surprise announcement last Friday that Duck only lasted one semester with the Nittany Lions. The fifth-year defensive back didn't win a starting position outright this spring and decided to find a place where he could get more playing time. How does that move affect Penn State? Also, can Duck quickly find a spot to contribute with less than six months to integrate into a new defense?Pickel and T-Frank will discuss this situation from both angles and find out where Penn State goes from here. They'll examine the depth chart left after Duck's departure and discuss if the portal could help them find more talent to replenish the depth chart. Next, they'll dive into the main event of the show. T-Frank and Pickel will discuss Pickel's mock draft, where he predicted the landing spot for every Penn State player in the 2023 NFL Draft. The duo will take you through each selection and why Pickel thinks they'll end up where they do. Finally, the show concludes, as it always does, with the BWI Mailbag. The last word each week belongs to the audience. T-Frank will take questions from the live chat, the BWI message board, and other submissions as well. Join the show to get your questions and thoughts heard on the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State football recruiting is on a run, and commits are coming in hard and fast. Today on the Blue White Illustrated Recruiting Show, the leading industry insiders, Sean Fitz, and Ryan Snyder, discuss what's happening with host Thomas Frank Carr. They'll break down Penn State's surprise commitment from Monday morning, what's to come with other top targets and more. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and allow notifications so you don't miss any breaking news or live shows from BWI. Stay up-to-date on Penn State recruiting content!Also, if you'd like to voice your opinions, join the live show at 10 am to ask questions and share your thoughts with the crew on YouTube. Penn State lands top offensive tackle targetPenn State offensive line coach Phil Trautwein has been busy since the Blue-White Game. In the last nine days, he's secured three prospects at his position, including Wisconsin native Garrett Sexton. The 6-6 converted quarterback is the first pure tackle prospect of the group after interior players Caleb Brewer and Donovan Harbour committed to the program last week. They join 215th overall prospect Cooper Cousins, who committed to the program over a year ago. What impact does Sexton have on the group, and what does the trio think of his film? First, Snyder, Fitz, and T-Frank will discuss Sexton's impact and upside. Next, they'll discuss how Sexton's recruiting story went with Penn State and then look to what's next with the offensive line class. From there, they'll stay in Wisconsin and discuss the upcoming commitment from four-star running back Corey Smith. Will Penn State be the pick? Finally, Snyder and Fitz will discuss how likely Harbour's teammate is to join the Nittany Lions. From there, they'll dive into other news from the week, including quarterback Michael Van Buren's top three, and preview the official visit season. Next, Fitz and Snyder will react to some of the interviews they've done with players since the last show after the Blue-White Game in this week's installment of read and react. They'll pick from several topics to give some extra context to their reporting from earlier in the week. Currently, Penn State sits 10th in the On3 team rankings with the addition of Sexton to the Class. Penn State has four four-star players, according to the Industry rankings. Sexton, ranked much higher in the On3 internal rankings, is a three-star in the Industry comparison and sits at 427th overall. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State football concluded spring practice with the Blue-White Game on Saturday afternoon in front of a soggy but enthusiastic crowd. To put a bow on spring football and give their thoughts on the game, the BWI Live crew of Sean Fitz, Nate Bauer, and Thomas Frank Carr discuss what they took away from the game. They'll also look ahead in recruiting and the transfer portal. They'll also take your questions throughout the show and answer fans' questions when they open the BWI Mailbag. Join the show at 10 am on YouTube to be part of the action! Also, subscribe to Blue White Illustrated wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube so you don't miss any content from our team. Putting a bow on Blue-White WeekendThe BWI Live Recruiting show discussed the positive momentum coming out of the weekend on that side of the equation. Today, the group will discuss how the spring session went for the current team. T-Frank will lead a discussion about what Fitz and Bauer saw when they watched the game on replay. Of course, the group will tackle the quarterback performances from the weekend and discuss how the offenses fared against Penn State's ferocious defensive line. They'll also pick out the most underrated performance of Saturday that they think deserves attention. Penn State in the portal You can't make a transition in college football seasons without discussing the transfer portal. Are there more players on the way out for the Nittany Lions? How will Penn State navigate scholarship limits for the year while trying to add players? Fitz and Bauer will discuss the delicate dance teams must perform at this time of year to maximize their chances of winning next fall. They'll discuss all of that in the context of what head coach James Franklin said during his post-game press conference Saturday. BWI MailbagFinally, the trio will turn the show over to the audience for the final portion of the event. If you want to get a question on the show, join BWI Live and submit a question in the live chat to have it answered during the mailbag. They'll also take select questions from the mailbag submission thread at bluewhiteillustrated.com.If you haven't yet, sign up for just $29.99 and get premium access to the mailbag thread and insider information from now until the start of the regular season in September. https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

By all accounts, it was another successful weekend for Penn State football's Blue-White Game. The Nittany Lions hosted over 80 prospects during the weekend and capped the event with two commitments on Saturday and Sunday. Today, the BWI Live: Recruiting Show looks back at the weekend to get you the details you missed.Industry insiders Ryan Snyder and Sean Fitz discuss Wyomissing offensive line prospect Caleb Brewer's commitment and the 2025 commitment for Arkansas native and top-200 running back Kiandrea Barker. They'll also discuss the feedback they got from prospects they talked to after the event and some general feedback from the staff.If you haven't yet, subscribe to Blue-White Illustrated on YouTube and enable notifications so you don't miss any of our live shows!Penn State gets a pair of commitmentsThe action started Saturday evening after the Blue-White Game concluded when three-star athlete Caleb Brewer committed to the Nittany Lions. The 6-4, 280-pound tight end from Wyomissing played with current Nittany Lion's offensive lineman J'ven Williams last season and now joins him a year later. While he runs routes for Wyomissing, the Pennslyvania native will play guard for Penn State at the next level. So what sort of athlete is he? Fitz, Snyder, and T-Frank will discuss his skills and fit with Phil Trautwein's group.Next, they'll do the same with Barker and his commitment on Sunday. The 2025 running back is the 161st player in the nation, according to the On3 Industry Rankings. So, what sort of player is he? The trio will break down some of his skills and discuss the long road ahead for Barker to make it to Happy Valley.Reaction from other prospectsSnyder reached out to several of Penn State's top prospects in attendance over the weekend to gauge how the visit went for them. He shares some of their feedback on the show. For the rest, join Blue White Illustrated right now, and get access to premium content.Finally, BWI's experts will tackle the transfer portal. The Nittany Lions already had one player enter after the game when reserve tackle Jimmy Christ put his name in for transfer. So how will head coach James Franklin and his staff attack the portal? Join the show at 10 am on YouTube to find out.The staff will also answer select questions throughout the show so join the live event and get your thoughts about recruiting heard! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State concluded a low-scoring 10-0 Blue-White game, dominated by the defense Saturday afternoon. To put a final word on the performance, Blue White Illustrated's experts discuss the game and its major takeaways on field-level after the scrimmage. Thomas Frank Carr talks to BWI publisher Sean Fitz and senior editor Nate Bauer about their thoughts surrounding Blue-White and what they heard afterward. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Film analyst Thomas Frank Carr and former Penn State defensive tackle Aeneas Hawkins discuss the Blue-White Game and preview the 2023 season live from Beaver Stadium. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.