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

Penn State football opened up spring practice this week. Blue White Illustrated is going live to get fans caught up on everything that's happened. Join the BWI Live show at 9:30 this morning and be part of our first-ever morning show for the spring. Host Thomas Frank Carr and veteran insiders Sean Fitz and Nate Bauer discuss what they saw and heard this week. Make sure you subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable notifications so that you don't miss any live or breaking news from BWI. Penn State Open practice Penn State held an open practice on Tuesday, and our panel of experts was there to observe the action. To start the show, Fitz and Nate will give their thoughts on what stood out to them in the roughly ten minutes of open practice from earlier this week. Bauer took the offense during Penn State's open practice, Fitz scanned the defense, and T-Frank bounced between the two groups. They'll start with Bauer's observations on the offensive side of the ball. If you want to get his full thought, check out his notebook from earlier this week. Next, Fitz gives his thoughts on the defensive players. Finally, t-Frank will interject what he saw through his camera lens about both groups. Next, they'll introduce a new segment on the show called "Between the lines". Bauer, an expert on James Franklin's coach speak, will read between the lines of what the Penn State head coach is saying and divine what he means. He, Fitz, and T-Frank will discuss several clips from Franklin's Tuesday press conference. Finally, the show turns the spotlight on the viewers. We'll be taking your questions in our BWI Mailbag. T-Frank will select questions from the Blue White Illustrated message board and the live audience in the YouTube chat. He, Fitz, and Bauer will answer the best questions on the air. So if you want to get your opinion heard, join the show live at 9:30 on YouTube! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

News broke last night that Penn State hired it's next defensive line coach. Former Nittany Lion defensive end and current analyst Deion Barnes will be the team's next coach. He spent the last three seasons as a graduate assistant under former d-line coach John Scott Jr and moved into an analyst role this offseason after his time as a GA was up. Head coach James Franklin issued a statement yesterday about this hire, "We are excited to have Deion represent his alma mater as our defensive line coach," said Franklin. "I have really been impressed watching him grow as a coach and leader these last three seasons. Deion's passion for Penn State and the defensive line room has been a differentiator. It is clear to me that he wears his pride for this University through his work. The respect the players and staff have for Deion showed every day. I look forward to watching him continue to develop and inspire our defensive linemen. He was a great addition to our staff in 2020 and I look forward to watching him thrive in this new role."Get Blue White Illustrated's perspective with our breaking news recap. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's the start of spring practice, which means its the start of spring practice visits for recruiting. Today, recruiting insiders Ryan Snyder and Sean Fitz discuss the players that are coming up to Penn State this week to see the program. They'll also break down what players they're monitoring for a future RPM Pick. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State presumably punched its first ticket to the NCAA tournament since 2011. Today the BWI Penn State Hoops podcast discusses The Nittany Lions' 79-76 win over Illinois in the Big Ten Tournament. Nate Bauer and Thomas Frank Carr break down the game, the storylines that led into the event, and what happens next for the team. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The BWI Daily Edition prepares you for spring football with a preview of the next week hosted by Nate Bauer and Sean Fitz. Today they’ll discuss the camp battles that they find interesting, give an update on the defensive line coach search, and discuss what they expect to hear from head coach James Franklin. Check out the full show tonight at 7 pm on YouTube. If you haven’t yet, subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable notifications. No news yet on a Penn State defensive line coachPenn State insider Sean Fitz has nothing solid yet on who head coach James Franklin will hire as his next defensive line coach. In fact, he says that no one outside of Franklin knows anything. However, he does think there’s a timeline for when news could come out.“Every time, it’s getting tighter, and it’s getting even worse to cover. But I think they’ll have something soon. Of course, with spring practice starting to or Tuesday, you’ve got that, I guess, an unofficial barrier that you have to get something in place before that, not necessarily have to do it, but it seems like they want to get something done. So a Friday news dump would not surprise me for the defensive line position,” he said. The Nittany Lions still have defensive line assistant and analyst Deion Barnes on staff, so the transition, whenever it happens, can be smooth. Barnes remains a candidate to get the job as well. Next, Bauer and Fitz preview what Franklin will address in his Tuesday press conference to start spring practice. Bauer knows the rhythm of how these press conferences go.“I think he’s going to talk about the newcomers. I mean, is there anything that you’re specifically looking for from that press conference on Tuesday that sort of sets the stage of? Because it happens every year? Right. There’s always a theme. I think he’s going to talk about the newcomers,” Bauer comments. Penn State’s early enrollees usually take center stage as the media are curious about the players they don’t know yet. However, there’s also another aspect of this that Fitz touches on during the conversation. Check out the show for more. A real quarterback battle?Finally, Bauer and Fitz tackle a tricky subject. Is there an actual, honest quarterback battle brewing for spring practice? Or will freshman backup and former five-star prospect Drew Allar be the undisputed starter over fellow Class of 2022 quarterback Beau Pribula?“I guess this is kind of the natural trajectory of this conversation, right? What are we doing with quarterback? How are we going to frame this? Because in the minds of literally everyone, I don’t know anyone outside of the internal coach-speak who is framing this as a battle,” Bauer says. It’s a problem Fitz understands keenly when discussing the topic with source.“It’s so funny because, when you talk to people in the program, you have to sort of filter out what’s going on in terms of Beau because they are so excited about this kid.In another year, if Drew’s not here, he’s a starter. That’s kind of where they feel about this, and you have to balance out what that means in relation to Drew.”Penn State’s spring practice media day starts on Tuesday. Check out Blue White Illustrated on YouTube to get James Franklin’s comments to kick off spring football. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Recently, Blue White Illustrated got the chance to view a boxing class taught by martial arts trainer Bruce Lomabard where he instructed Penn State offensive linemen the art of using their hands effectively. Today, he sits down with host Thomas Frank Carr to discuss his MMAFx program, how he developed this football specific training regimen. He also gives his thoughts on his pupils and what he's seen of their progression so far. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With spring football just around the corner, the BWI Daily Edition is gearing up by checking out the updated roster released after winter conditioning. Host Thomas Frank Carr and reporter Greg Pickel will discuss the group's most interesting weight gains and losses and single out any players that grabbed their attention. They'll also discuss the recent NFL Combine and which players had a good day or a bad day, depending on their performance in testing metrics. Lastly, Pickel will recap the Big Ten wrestling championships and Penn State's dominant run to another conference title. He'll also preview how the weekend set the team up for the NCAA tournament. As always, you get a final say on what T-Frank and Pickel talk about! Join the show at 7 pm to discuss what's on your mind by joining the live chat. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable notifications, so you don't miss any live shows or breaking news. Penn State roster UdpateOne of the larger swings on the Penn State roster came at the offensive line, where several players made big jumps in overall weight. Overall the offensive line gained 255 pounds or just over 12 pounds per player. So Does that mean the team is intentionally getting bigger, like head coach James Franklin wondered out loud after the team's loss to Michigan? Or is it a normal course of growth for this time of year? T-Frank and Pickel will discuss that idea on the show and give their thoughts on how the team progressed this offseason. Another position group that T-Frank wants to discuss is linebacker. Several Penn State stars made big jumps at that position too. What does Abdul Carter's weight gain mean for his position? The same can be said about Curtis Jacobs, who packed on some pounds during winter conditioning. Combine testing results in poor overall showingNext, T-Frank will give his thoughts about the standout Penn State performers from the 2023 NFL Combine. He'll argue why Brenton Strange and Juice Scruggs stood out at crowded positions while Ji'Ayir Brown failed to reach several benchmarks. Penn State Wrestling takes home the championshipThe Penn State wrestling team's dominance continues this year, with a regular season title and now a Big Ten Tournament title. What's more, the group sent nine contestants to the NCAA championships with their efforts this past weekend. As Pickel previously reported, the team also crowned four champions.Super senior Roman Bravo-Young and senior Aaron Brooks are now three-time Big Ten champs. 'RBY' beat Minnesota's Aaron Nagao in the 133-pound finals to cap off a perfect tournament. At 184 pounds, Brooks crushed Kaleb Romero of Ohio State 11-2 in the finals. Junior Carter Starocci is a two-time Big Ten champ at 174 pounds. He beat Nebraska's Mikey Labriola 6-2 in the finals after a 2-0 effort led him there. Finally, freshman phenom Levi Haines won his first conference crown by beating top-seeded Peyton Robb 3-1 in a thrilling sudden victory outcome.Read the rest of his article by clicking 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 hasn't named a new defensive line coach yet, but the region is ripe with quality defensive line prospects this cycle. Whoever gets the next shot will have a lot of targets. Today on the BWI Recruiting show, Ryan Snyder and Sean Fitz discuss the names to know on the d-line. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State held max testing day Thursday at the new Lasch Building weight room. Reporter Greg Pickel joins Thomas Frank Carr to recap what they saw and who stood out from squat max. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Each week the BWI Daily Edition opens up the mailbag to discuss what's on the mind of the audience. Today, they'll discuss the top four position battles in spring ball, the situation in defensive line recruiting, 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 defeated Northwestern 68-65 in overtime to keep their NCAA tournament hopes alive in dramatic fashion. Here by popular demand, senior basketball analyst Nate Bauer discusses the game with host Thomas Frank Carr. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What was supposed to be a 20-minute converastion about Penn State's prospects at the NFL Combine turned into a full blown preview of next season with PFF's Max Chadwick. The lead collge analyst for the data company isn't just an expert on college football, he's an unabashed Penn State fan and he's as excited about next season as you are. He and Thomas Frank Carr discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the team heading into next season and if the Nittany Lions can challenge for the Big Ten crown. Finally, they get to breaking down the draft stock of the seven players at the Combine. Lastly, they discuss Will Levis, Sean Clifford and Penn State's decision after the 2020 season to stick with Clifford. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The end of February is heating up with news after a slow few weeks on the calendar.Not only is Penn State looking for a new defensive line coach, but they're also about to end winter workouts and start spring ball. On top of that several Nittany Lions head to Indianapolis this week to interview in front of 32 NFL Team for the 2023 Combine. All of that, plus T-Frank players with superstar potential on today's BWI Daily Edition. Join the show live at 7 pm on YouTube to discuss what's most pressing on your mind in the world of Penn State football. Penn State insider Sean Fitz will join the show to discuss the latest on the search for a new defensive line coach, and give his thoughts on Penn State's latest commit in the Class of 2024, linebacker Kari Jackson. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube, so you don't miss any of the action! Penn State searching for a new defensive line coach What's the situation with Penn State's search for a defensive line coach? Should fans be concerned about the lateness of John Scott Jr's departure to the NFL? Fitz will discuss his thoughts on the program's latest hiring search and what to expect in the coming days and weeks. They'll also look back on Scott's time and resume that he compiled at Penn State to determine if the team can upgrade the position or if they'll look to replicate what Scott brought to the room. Of course, they'll also dive into the idea of elevating Deion Barnes to the role of defensive line coach from his current analyst role. Next, T-Frank and Fitz will recap Jackson, Penn State's newest commitment in the Class of 2024. What does Fitz see in the 6-1 linebacker? How did his relationship with the staff develop? They'll also discuss the relationship between Penn State's perceived weaknesses and the team's acquisition of two middle linebackers in this class. Finally, T-Frank will give you his list of players that could vault their way into superstardom next fall for the Nittany Lions. He has a list of five offensive and defensive players from his recent articles on the same subject that he'll share with viewers. Join the BWI Daily Edition at 7 pm on YouTube to discuss which players you think have superstar potential. Also, coming up tomorrow on the BWI Daily Editon, Max Chadwick of PFF will preview the 2023 NFL Combine with T-Frank and discuss Penn State's roster for next fall. 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 raced out to a 19-point lead against Rutgers on Sunday night in a pivotal game to keep its NCAA tournament hopes alive. Despite that, the team suffered an epic collapse, failing to register a field goal in the game's final nine minutes. That epic power outage led to a 59-56 loss at home in front of a White Out crowd at the Bryce Jordan Center. Now, with two games left on the schedule, the season is on the brink for the Nittany Lions, who face must-win games for the rest of the regular season and beyond. Today on the BWI Penn State Hoops show, basketball insider Nate Bauer and host Thomas Frank Carr discuss the game and how Penn State can quickly pick up the pieces after the loss. They'll be live at noon on YouTube to take your thoughts and feelings about the team's latest loss and the road ahead. While T-Frank will focus on the game's final nine minutes, Bauer wants to point to the seeds sewn in the first half that ultimately became the issue late. They'll discuss the undercurrent of Penn State's big lead, a strong performance by Cam Wynter, and the shooting struggles for the Nittany Lions...at home? For his part, Penn State head coach Micah Shrewsberry thinks that his team stopped doing the little things with such a large lead, and it became a ball game thanks to a lack of focus."We came out and started the half great. But then we let our foot off the gas; we let go of the rope, and we didn't do the things that got us that lead. Little plays that don't seem that they were big, but we give them a bucket, and then they get a free throw rebound. We gave them more chances," he said after the game. "Maybe you foul, and they shoot a free throw and miss it, and that helps close the door. We left the door open too many times. Even when we weren't scoring the basketball, we couldn't come up with timely stops; they would get long offensive rebounds. They hit every timely basket that they needed to make, and we missed a lot of them. But it was because of the things that we did early in the game."Check out the show at noon to hear more from the head coach who blamed himself for the loss in the postgame press conference. You'll hear comments from Sunday night, and his availability on Monday to help narrate 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 should land several commitments this week, according to Blue White Illustrated's recruiting experts. Today on the Recruiting show, Ryan Snyder discusses Kari Jackson and Kenny Woseley's timeline for possible commitments. He and host Thomas Frank Carr also break down the On300, which dropped Monday at noon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State running back prospect Peyton Lewis is a fast-rising, and fast running tailback out of Salem Virginia. In the past two months he's amassed over 20 offers after having just four in December. Today he sits down with host Thomas Frank Carr to discuss how his recruiting has taken off, how he feels about Penn State, and his mentality as a football player. He'll also chronicle his journey through adversity that gave him a new perspective on life. He also reveals his top five schools and the rest that are still in the mix early in his recruitment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The BWI Daily Edition mailbag is open! Nate Bauer and Sean Fitz discuss questions from the BWI message board and five-star reviews on Apple Podcasts. On today's show, Fitz and Nate discuss how families and the ecosystems surrounding a college football prospect can affect recruiting. They'll also discuss the tight end battle, Penn State's issues up the middle on defense 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 released a statement last Friday that the university has decided on the future of Beaver Stadium. The program intends to renovate the historic stadium instead of building a new facility on a new footprint. That’s big news, right?Today, the BWI Daily Edition digs into the “if” “and” and “buts” of the statement to parse through the words and explain to fans what the real news was last Friday. Then, host Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor Nate Bauer discuss what the program can do, and what they must do in order to renovate Beaver Stadium and launch Penn State fans into the future of college football. Penn State isn’t renovating anythingSo instead of building new, the program wants to renovate the existing structure. But that doesn’t mean what you think it means; according to Bauer, “A renovation is not a renovation, okay? In this context of what Beaver Stadium is, they will tear down what exists in phases so that they can continue to play football in Beaver Stadium while handling it piece by piece, by piece, by piece by piece.”Next, he and T-Frank discuss what that will do to seat capacity and the badge of honor that Penn State fans have about the 107,000-seat capacity of the stadium. They also discuss financing and how the athletic department and the university must tackle a project that will likely cost more than half a billion dollars. Bauer doesn’t see this coming off without someone getting upset about where the money comes from.“What is the appetite going to be if this major project, Beaver Stadium project, demands ticket increases? Right. And not just like five, ten bucks a pop, but doubles ticket costs, doubles seat, licensing costs. What will the appetite be for that ten years from now? I have no idea. I just it’s very fascinating to me for Penn State to be in this position right now because this is all happening currently.”So what is the landing position, then? What are you aiming for if you’re at Penn State and you imagine a new stadium? The trend nationally is to build smaller stadiums and charge a higher entry price. Is that in the DNA of the program?“Okay, So I think that there is a middle ground. Look, you’re not going to sell 100,000 seats at Beaver Stadium to just the upper class. It’s not going to happen. But you cannot build an experience that is ultra-elite and only provides a premium experience. It’s just you cannot have that type of capacity. And I don’t think that that’s what they want.” 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 won two straight last week thanks largely to the efforts of point guard Jalen Pickett. Today, he joins the Penn State Hoops Show to discuss the team's push for an NCAA tournament berth. Afterwards, host Thomas Frank Carr and Nate Bauer discuss the interview and the decisive remaining four games on the schedule. 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 less than a month away from the start of spring football. So today, on the BWI Live show, host Thomas Frank Carr ranks the offensive positions from five to one heading into spring football. He’s studied depth chart and has compiled a comprehensive analysis of the offense’s strengths and relative weaknesses. He’ll also take your questions live on the show and discuss what’s on your mind, starting at 7 pm on YouTube.As always, subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube so you don’t miss live shows, breaking news, and more.Penn State heads into a critical window for the program where the team may have a realistic shot at a Big Ten Championship and beyond. Led by sophomore running back Nicholas Singleton and probable starting quarterback Drew Allar, there is a potentially exceptional quality about this group. But how far away are they from realizing that potential? And what might prevent them from doing so? 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 is slow at the moment but it rarely is. Recruiting insiders Sean Fitz and Ryan Snyder discuss the most surprising, interesting, or interesting stories from the past decade. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Blue White Illustrated Daily Edition is back with its new Friday Top Five. This week Ryan Snyder and Thomas Frank Carr list the top five program moments for Penn State under head coach James Franklin. Ryan discusses why he picks the games, players and situations that defined the Nittany lions under Franklin since the head coach was hired back in 2014. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State sports fans submitted their questions and the BWI Daily Edition is here to answer them. Nate Bauer and Sean Fitz discuss what's on the mind of listeners and viewers of the show. Here is this week's lineup of questionshohmadw1978In looking at our 2023 defense, which position group do you and Nate see as the strength of the defense for next year?mrmk5110Ryan wrote a great article about Kaden Saunders the other day, and in it Kaden talked about some of the growing pains he had in his first year and some of the adjustments he had to make. For all of the '22 Freshmen who didn't have an on field impact during 2022 (such as Saunders, Kaleb Artis, etc.), who can you tell has been making some early progress/impact through the February workouts?mrmk5110PSU's Basketball lineup will look a lot different next season. Which of the current freshman do you see most likely to step up for them next season based on what we have seen so far?LeFennecFoxIs the WR room on the verge of a RB room of 2022 path? Where we had a really deep / crowded room and then suddenly older guys who aren't starting leave and it hollows out (for good or bad). John DFootball: During the February "dead period," can you give us insight into what the day-to-day life is like for coaches in this period before spring ball? i.e. Are they prepping with advanced scouting for '23? Are they reviewing tape from '22? Are they tinkering with schemes based on projections with new personnel? Thanks!Any word on how Demetrius Lilley is developing behind the scenes? How about Jameel Brown? It was awesome seeing him get some run against Illinois in the first half. Poncho570With kids starting to pick their jersey numbers, who's your pick to dawn the #0 jersey now that Sutherland is moving on?Daveb9127Who will be the Nittany Lion that improves their stock in the draft the most with a good combine workout ?? 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 put together a successful 11-2 season last year, riding a five-game winning streak into the offseason, capped by a 35-21 victory over Utah in the Rose Bowl. But every team is assessing its strengths and weaknesses this time of year.February is a recruiting dead period and is a good time to do a deep dive into what parts of the offense and defense worked last season and which parts didn’t. While we won’t get into incredibly nuanced assessments like formation usage or personnel package broken down by field position, we’ll hit some high-level concepts that the Nittany Lions can improve upon or keep up next season. 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 came into its game against Illinois at the Bryce Jordan Center with both an opportunity and a need. They needed to stop a four-game losing streak if they wanted any hope of making the NCAA Tournament. Illinois also represented the opportunity to gain a quad-one win over a quality team to boost its resume. They delivered in a big way, winning 93-81. Today on the Blue White Illustrated Penn State Hoops Show, host Thomas Frank Carr and reporter Nate Bauer discuss Jalen Pickett's historic night and how the team around him helped get a decisive win. As always, check out the show on YouTube and subscribe to Blue White Illustrated, so you don't miss the Hoops Show. If you're a fan of the BWI Daily, submit a five-star review, and you can get your question answered on the weekly mailbag show. Penn State loosens up and goes offPenn State head coach Micah Shrewsberry, discussed how he felt he'd led his team down the wrong path, making them too tight to perform well over the last several weeks. "When we came back Sunday after that game, you can see like an air of confidence. We had a good day of practice. And we came back yesterday and we had another good day of practice. And then when I walked down for shoot around today and then throughout our shoot around, our spirit was great. Spirit was great. They weren't broken. They were together. They were ready to fight. They were ready to fight together. And I think that's the biggest thing is they didn't let anything affect them. That's a sign of maturity. That's a sign of a group that's together. I'm proud of those guys. They're winning despite their coach," Shrewsberry said.Bauer and T-Frank discuss how that situation is a balancing act that will continue this season. But it helps when a player goes for 40 points in a game. Jalen Pickett had a historic night on Tuesday, becoming the first player to reach 40 points in over 60 years. "That's special. Sometimes when you're going through it, you just need somebody special to have a special performance. I think that's what he did. But not to downplay what some of the other guys did. Maybe they didn't score as much, maybe they didn't rebound as much, but I thought their effort and some of the contributions we got from everybody was special," Shrewsberry said after the gam. Finally, T-Frank and Bauer will discuss the team's defensive performance, which still wasn't steller in the win. Previously, Penn State has struggled to defend when they don't shoot well. Was there any improvement in that last night? "I feel like steps were made in spurts. When our offense is going, we really play good defense. We want to get more stops and get on offense. But when teams are scoring, we get maybe a little bit overwhelmed. We want to play a perfect possession every time. So I think our mental needs to be a little bit stronger for us to keep going. But we got time to fix that," Pickett said after the game. Check out the full show to hear more about the team's upcoming schedule and how Penn State still has a chance to make an NCAA Tournament run in the remaining regular season games. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In honor of Valentine’s Day, the BWI Daily Edition lists its sports man-crushes. Today, host Thomas Frank Carr and reporter Nate Bauer will have some fun listing the players and figures in sports they admire the most. Check out the show below for Bauer’s full list, which includes basketball and football, spanning his time covering Penn State athletics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State had a flurry of visitors attend junior days and view campus in January. Now that the dust has settled, the BWI Daily Recruiting Show is taking a look at guys who were overlooked at the time, but shouldn't have been. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State started winter workouts on Tuesday so the march to the 2023 season is officially underway. Who needs to have a strong winter workouts? Ryan Snyder and T-Frank give their top five lists. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

BWI Daily host Thomas Frank Carr and insider Sean Fitz discuss Tuesday's media day at Penn State. Then, they open up the weekly mailbag to answer questions from fans of the show. If you'd like to get your question on the weekly mailbag, leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts with your question as the comment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State running back London Montgomery was poised for a standout season at Scranton Prep last fall before an ACL injury ended those hopes. Today on the BWI Daily Edition he sits down with Thomas Frank Carr to discuss his road to recovery and how the Penn State football team embraced him after the news. Check out the full interview at 7 pm on YouTube. Subscribe to our channel and enable notifications, so you don't miss any live airings of the show. Also, get your questions on the weekly mailbag show on Thursday by submitting a five-star review on Apple Podcasts and leaving your question in the comments section. Montgomery worked on his mental state, now focusing on his physicalBefore diving into the injury situtaion, T-Frank asks Montgomery about some happier news. The former 2,000 yard rusher signed with penn State in December. So what was that moment like? "It was just a dream come true, really. I mean, I worked my butt off for it. Everybody around me, I appreciate them. They got me where I wanted to be, so I just need to finish out and get there. But soon, the conversation turns to the injury. What was going through Montgomery's mind when it happened? Montgomery didn't hold back about how he felt after the injury. "I just felt empty when I found out that I tore my ACL because I wouldn't expect that to happen to me, and it can happen to anyone. So I was just so heartbroken from it. You know, I just looked passed it. I can't look back. I got my mental right first and foremost, and then so now I'm working on my physical. So you know, I took it as it is and just went forward," he saidPenn State added a running back to his class after the injury. Montgomery also addressed the situation at running back in the Class of 2023. Does he feel uncomfortable that the team added another running back after his injury? He and T-Frank discuss Montgomery's conversations with running back's coach JaJuan Seider after the team added three-star runner Cam Wallace in December. They also discuss how Penn State reacted to the news and how the injury allowed him to spend more time with the team this fall in Happy Valley. 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's fight for an NCAA tournament berth under second-year head coach Micah Shrewsberry took a turn for the worse on Sunday when the team lost an ugly 72-63 game on the road at Nebraska. The team is now 1-6 on the road, which has become a significant storyline for the season. But it's not the only one. Today on the BWI Penn State Hoops Show, Nate Bauer and Thomas Frank Carr discuss the loss and the subsequent comments from Monday's press conference. Bauer takes viewers through head coach Micah Shrewsberry's comments from the event while T-Frank provides his observations. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable notifications so you don't miss the Hoops Show when it airs each week. Bauer and T-Frank start with the most obvious problem from Sunday, Penn State's defense. The Nittany Lions were sloppy and uncoordinated on the road despite playing a beatable Nebraska team. While their record isn't stellar, Bauer points to something Shrewsberry said the last time the Nittany Lions played the Cornhuskers as a potential danger zone. Unfortunately, that aspect of Nebraska's game came true on Sunday and eventually sunk the Shrewsberry's team. So why was defense such a problem on a team of veteran players? Bauer chronicles the decline of Penn State's defense since the start of the new year. The issues, according to Shrewsberry, are in the team's offensive struggles. Offensive scoring on the road is also officially a "thing" for the Nittany Lions. The problem isn't just shooter Andrew Funk going cold in some games; Sherwsberry points to a bigger problem with the offense beyond the top three scorers. This conversation leads to another about who is stepping up and who isn't on the team. Bauer and T-Frank read between the lines of Shrewsberry's words. Finally, they preview the upcoming game against Wisconsin. 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 held its 2022 season recap press conference and media day on Tuesday. The day marks the transition from last season and the final recruiting cycle into the new year and winter workouts. Today, the BWI Daily Edition Live show discusses what they saw and heard in the Beaver Stadium media room. Host Thomas Frank Carr and reporter Greg Pickel were on hand and got to talk to second-year players, some for the first time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is Penn State making inroads with Maryland school Quince Orchard? T-Frank joins the show today to fill in for Ryan Snyder to discuss that, Keylen Adams and the Penn State offensive line recruiting efforts on today's recruiting 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 is poised for a big season in 2023, returning most of it's starting roster from an 11-win team. However, there's always room for different players to step up and have a breakout performance every year. Today, host Thomas Frank Carr takes you through his five top candidates to have a breakout season in 2023. He'll also give you two honorable mentions to watch this spring. Subscribe to the BWI Daily Edition on YouTube so you never miss an episode of the show. If you'd like to get your thoughts on the weekly mailbag show, leave a five-star review on Apple podcasts with your question in the comments section. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After National Signing Day's fireworks on Wednesday, the 2023 recruiting class is officially in the books. Today, Nate Bauer and Sean Fitz discuss the characteristics of the class and compare it to the top-five group from 2022. They'll also discuss the day's current events, including Mitchell Tinsley's performance during the all-star bowl circuit leading up to the NFL Draft and the impact of losing Juice Scruggs from the offensive line. Subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated Daily Edition on YouTube and enable notifications, so you never miss an episode. Before diving into today's football discussion, Fitz and Bauer discuss Penn State basketball's loss to Purdue on the road Wednesday night. The Nittany Lions shot poorly, but the Boilermakers poured on the heat early from deep and never looked back. Bauer discusses what he saw from the game and why Purdue had so much success from three. Next, they discuss the Shrine Bowl, which takes place Thursday night. Scruggs and Tinsley are standouts from the week of practice, so the duo discusses their trajectory this draft season. Next, Fitz wants to highlight what Scruggs meant to the team last season. Finally, they wrap up the class of 2023. Fitz gives his thoughts on the class and where its strengths lie. Maybe just as important, he looks at the areas that this group needs to improve. Then, he spins that forward to the Class of 2024 and points to the position groups Penn State needs to nail in this upcoming cycle to avoid a letdown at those positions. Fitz and Bauer end the show with a lightning round, stacking the Class of 2022 and 2023 to compare the strengths of each group. They'll go position by position, and Fitz will pick a winner between the classes according to which group is stronger. Positions like quarterback and running back are apparent. But what about linebacker or safety? The Nittany Lions were strong in both cycles, so which group has the edge? Check out the show to find out. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the traditional National Signing Day, Penn State had an eventful day, securing four-star offensive lineman Chimney Onoh out of Maryland. This week, we've covered that extensively at Blue White Illustrated and on the YouTube channel. So instead, the BWI Daily focuses on what you want to discuss. Host Thomas Frank Carr and reporter Greg Pickel answer questions from fans of the show and discuss Penn State Wrestling's upcoming road dual meets against Ohio State and Indiana this weekend. If you'd like to get your question on the weekly mailbag show, submit a five-star review with your question in the comments section on Apple Podcasts. Or, you can join Blue White Illustrated and drop your question on the submission thread inside the Lion's Den. After giving Pickel a chance to share his quick thoughts on Onoh, T-Frank opens up the mailbag to see what's in the mind of Penn State fans. The first question this week deals with presumed starting quarterback Drew Allar. Will the staff focus on building up his running skills to operate the offense next season? Next, t-Frank and Pickel give their thoughts on how much Allar's legs will factor into the offense next season. Similarly, a viewer wants to know what week of the season the new starting quarterback needs to be at full speed with the offense. Can he be ready out of the box against West Virginia? Pickel and T-Frank discuss the early Penn State schedule and the team's propensity for starting the season slow on offense. However, T-Frank points out a fact about both young quarterbacks that should help them play above their second-year status. Next, they discuss the offensive line. Just how good can this until be if fully healthy? Can they be a top five or ten unit in the country? T-Frank is still determining if he's ready to say that, but Pickel is bolder. They're discussing the potential of the offensive line with returning star Olu Fashanu at left tackle, Landon Tengwall at left guard, Hunter Nourzad at center, Saleem Worley at right guard, and Caedan Wallace at right tackle. But will that be the lineup? The line's interior had a shaky season last year with extensive injuries and some struggles from Wormley at right guard. Next, they discuss the reality of what Penn State faces heading into the spring. After discussing several other topics, they end the show with a preview of Penn State wrestling. The Nittany Lions have another top-five showdown, this time against Ohio State on the road. Pickel recaps the win over Iowa and previews the most exciting bouts this weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tomorrow is national signing day so to get fans ready for what to expect, recruiting insider Ryan Snyder returns to the BWI Daily Edition Live Show to discuss tomorrow's festivities and what to expect from Penn State's efforts on the recruiting trail. He'll also ask fans questions about 2023, 2024, and whatever is on the viewers' minds. 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's rollercoaster season continues it's wild ride this week on the BWI Penn State Hoops show. Fresh off an 83-61 dismantling of Michigan at home, the Nittany Lions will try to bottle that energy to play No. 1 ranked Purdue on the road Wednesday night. Host Thomas Frank Carr and basketball insider Nate Bauer discuss the win, and the personality of this season on today's Hoops Show. Subscribe to the BWI Hoops Show on YouTube, and review the progam on Apple Podcasts. Bauer and T-Frank start with Penn State's decisive win over Michigan on Sunday, which included an 18-point run to end the first half. Despite that, Bauer points to the first several minutes for growth to put that run in perspective. Next, he and T-Frank discuss another common theme from this season, slow starts to the second half. However, all those factors, including five made three-point shots in a row, are a subset of a more significant theme for the year. Penn State has played very well at home but has struggled on the road. Bauer has the proof in the team's shooting percentage splits and comments from three-point ace Andrew Funk to back it up. So how can Penn State bottle that shooting and take it on the road? Based on the schedule, Bauer thinks this will be the defining aspect of the team's season down the stretch. That's because the team faces yet another set of critical games on the road, and he has each team's home record. The numbers will surprise you. That journey starts tomorrow against top-ranked Purdue at 6:30 pm. So how do they contend with Zach Edey? Hear from Penn State head coach Micah Shrewsberry and how he talks about the likely national player of the year. Finally, T-Frank asks Bauer if the team can pull an upset or at least have a chance to win in the final five minutes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State put the finishing touches on a busy January Monday morning when four-star tackle in the Class of 2025, Jaelyne Matthews committed to the program. The nearly 6-6 offensive tackle is the first player for Penn State in the next cycle and committed to the program despite a lengthy offer sheet from some of the best programs in the country. Today on the BWI Daily: Recruiting Show insiders Ryan Snyder and Sean Fitz discuss Matthews, the team’s retention of a key assistant, and recap junior day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Each Friday in January, recruiting insider Ryan Snyder has joined host Thomas Frank Carr to discuss the upcoming junior day for Penn State football. The Nittany Lions will have their third and final gathering of top regional and national talent on Saturday. So, Snyder is back to discuss his five most interesting players on campus this weekend. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated to get inside access to the Lions Den Message forum to get the full list of players visiting this weekend. Also, be sure to subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube, so you never miss the show!Before getting to Saturday's talent, T-Frank and Snyder discuss a mid-week visitor at Penn State. Four-star St. Francis high school quarterback Michael Van Buren stopped by to see the Penn State staff. Van Buren has been a regular on campus, fueling speculation that Penn State is a strong contender with the On3 Consensus top-100 player. Snyder also got the first feedback from a recruit about the hiring of new receivers coach Marques Hagans. Four-star Virginia native and one of Penn State's top targets, Keylen Adams, spoke with Snyder this week and gave his feedback on his relationship with Hagans. Snyder was surprised by his conversation with Adams and shares it on the show. Finally, Snyder reveals his five most interesting players that will attend junior day this weekend. This isn't a list of the highest-rated players, but the recruits with some of the most exciting stories or from unusual recruiting regions. This week's list includes (not in order)Benedict UmehDylan StephensonJamonta WallerDeAndre CarterBen Roebuck Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sean Fitz and Nate Bauer take questions from fans of the BWI Daily Edition about a variety of topics, including the transfer portal, linebacker projections for next season and the wide receiver position.To get a question on the show, leave a five-star review on Apple podcasts with your question as the comment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Just over a week ago, Penn State football picked up its second member in the Class of 2024. Four-star linebacker out of Central Catholic in Pittsburgh, Anthony Speca, chose the Nittany Lions over Michigan and Notre Dame. Today, you meet Speca as he sits down for an exclusive interview with host Thomas Frank Carr on the BWI Daily Edition. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable notifications so you don't miss the interview when it airs at 7 pm on Wednesday. Also, if you'd like to get a question on the BWI Mailbag show, which will be on Thursday, submit a five-star review with your question on Apple Podcasts. T-Frank begins his discussion with Speca by digging into why the rising junior decided to commit early in the process. While it may seem early, Speca has taken steps that most recruits don't in order to evaluate his potential schools. T-Frank asks what that process was like and how taxing that is for a high school player. They also discuss Speca's relationship with former Penn State legend Dan Connor. Conner is an analyst for the Nittany Lions, but he made a strong bond with Speca during the recruiting process. He discusses how the two connected and what they bonded over during their relationship. Part of the recruiting process was also getting to know defensive coordinator and linebacker coach Manny Diaz. Between head coach James Franklin, Conner and Diaz, there was a common thread that Speca respected and bonded over. Check out the interview to see what sealed the deal for the Pittsburgh native. Throughout the recruiting process, the 6-1 linebacker reveals his personality. He discusses his disinterest in the pageantry of the recruiting process, his desire to be great, and his upfront honesty. All of those characteristics paint the picture of a strong leader who joined the program at this point in order to be a leader in recruiting. One of the key recruits that Penn State wants to add to the class is athlete Quinton Martin. Speca describes his relationship with "Q" and how close the duo is. Next, they dive into Speca's skills on the football field. T-Frank asks Speca to scout himself and tell the audience where he thinks his strengths lie and where he wants to improve. Finally, they wrap up the conversation by getting to know Speca outside of football. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On Tuesday night, Penn State basketball dropped a rough game on the road, losing to Rutgers 65-45. So how did the Nittany Lions, who have been competitive in nearly every game this season, lose by 20 points? Today on the Blue White Illustrated Hoops Show, insider Nate Bauer discusses that with host Thomas Frank Carr. On today's show, you'll also hear from Penn State basketball head coach Micah Shrewsberry from his comments after the game. Make sure you catch the full show by subscribing to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and turning on notifications. T-Frank and Bauer start the conversation by discussing the most crucial parts of the game. According to Bauer, Penn State fell on its face in the final 11 minutes or so of game action. To make his point, he reads off the shot sequence for Penn State to end the game. Next, he and T-Frank discuss how much of an anomaly the Lion's shooting percentage was last night and why they bottomed out offensively. Next, they discuss why Micah Shrewsberry thinks that the defense played poorly on Tuesday night and how that's a departure from what he wants his team to be. Then, t-Frank and Bauer play clips from a pointed postgame press conference that Shrewsberry held after the game to underscore different aspects of the game. First, they evaluate a season-low offensive output before shifting to how that affected the defensive performance. One of the emerging issues for Penn State is the lack of depth in participation outside of star Jalen Pickett and a handful of other players. Shrewsberry didn't have a problem with how his star guard played on Tuesday night, but he does have a continuing issue with the ecosystem in which he operates. Bauer and T-Frank discuss not only how Pickett needs to get calls from officials but the potential reasons why. Next, they discuss the lack of support Pickett is getting from his teammates. The Nittany Lions role players came up small on Tuesday night, a growing problem in big games for Penn State. Shrewsberry called out his team in a very pointed way. Check out the show to hear his fiery comments. They discuss other elements of the game, including the officiating and the style of play for Penn State, which is an ongoing discussion this year. Finally, they take these topics and project them to the next game. The team hosts Michigan at the BJC on Sunday and hopes for a great atmosphere to help the team overcome a quality opponent. Bauer and T-Frank end the show treading over familiar territory when analyzing the big-game atmosphere at home for the team. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Each week the BWI Daily edition goes live to discuss the important topics of the week with fans of the show live on YouTube. This week, reporter Greg Pickel joins the show to discuss the Penn State football team's march toward spring football, the outlook for the roster, and Penn State wrestling. The Nittany Lion wrestling team has another big-time showdown at the Bryce Jordan Center this Friday when they welcome second-ranked Iowa to Happy Valley. So, Blue White Illustrated's wrestling reporter will dish on what he thinks of the upcoming match and update T-Frank on the team's outlook. As always, the star of the show is your questions and comments. Got a thought about Penn State football you'd like to share? Join the show live at 7 pm to discuss what's on your mind with T-Frank and Pickell. The best way to never miss an episode is to subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube. Also, if you'd like to get your questions on this week's mailbag episode, submit a five-star review on Apple Podcasts with your question. Penn State football is a darling dark horse for the upcoming 2023 season. With a five-star quarterback presumably stepping under center to start his career, to go with a loaded defense and running game, there's plenty of excitement about Penn State locally and nationally. But what about that center Drew Allar will line up behind? One of the key losses for the team this offseason was former starter Juice Scruggs, who moved on to the NFL. Can Cornell transfer Hunter Nourzad fill in for Scruggs? It's a critical position and one that Pickel spent time examining this week. He and T-Frank will discuss the situation and the internal view of Nourzad. Then the duo will discuss the external view of the second-year Nittany Lion to see how fans view the 6-3 lineman. Next, they'll preview the spring transfer portal window. Penn State has unfinished business after missing out on a defensive tackle in this past cycle. Can they make something happen in May? They'll discuss that, and review the team's work in the transfer portal this winter. Finally, they'll dive into Penn State's top-ranked showdown with Iowa on Friday night. The Nittany Lions steamrolled Michigan and Michigan State this past weekend, setting up a one-versus-two showdown at the BJC. Can the Nittany Lions get the win? What are the key weight classes that will decide the dual? They'll dive into that, head coach Cael Sanderson's handling of the 157-pound spot on his lineup, and much more.Penn State's offensive line plans hinge on Hunter Nourzad adjusting to center. We'll discuss Penn State wrestling's showdown against Iowa, and your questions live at 7! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Blue White Illustrated broke news Monday morning that Penn State has found its next receivers coach. Head coach James Franklin tagged Virginia assistant head coach and receivers coach Marques “Biscuit” Hagans to fill the same position with the Nittany Lions. Hagans survived two coaching changes at Virginia and had been in his current position since 2011. Today on the BWI Daily recruiting show, insiders Ryan Snyder and Sean Fitz discuss the recruiting implications of hiring Hagans. They’ll also highlight the notable players that attended Penn State’s junior day on Saturday. As always, subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube, so you don’t miss the show. If you want to get your questions on the BWI Mailbag Show, submit a five-star review with your question on Apple Podcasts. In the show’s first half, Snyder and Fitz take a deep dive into Hagans fit with the Nittany Lions as a recruiter and developer. Then, they draw some parallels between his best players at UVA and how he was able to help them, highlighted by Olamide Zaccheaus, now a starter for the Atlanta Falcons. But because it’s a recruiting show, they dive deeper into that element of his hiring. Penn State has done very well in Virginia over the last several cycles. Yet there’s one talent-rich area they haven’t been able to mine successfully, and it’s one that Hagans knows well. So they discuss which recruits in the upcoming class he could help Penn State land from the region and what other players outside of receiver he could sway. Finally, they dive into the latest junior day for Penn State football. The list surprised both Fitz and Snyder, who expected a lower turnout for the second of the team’s three junior day events. Instead, several high-level athletes, including a top-25 player in the upcoming class, made the trip to Happy Valley. Find out which 2024 and 2025 players stood out to BWI’s recruiting experts. 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 out on the road recruiting this week and, coming up this weekend, is hosting another junior day to set the table for the spring recruiting cycle. To get fans updated on what and who to expect, recruiting insider Ryan Snyder joins the BWI Daily edition to discuss. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube, so you don't miss the show, and submit a five-star comment on Apple podcasts to get your thoughts heard on the weekly BWI Mailbag show. They start the show by discussing the flurry of offers that Penn State has sent out this past week. While they don't run down all the names, Snyder explains why there are so many names that come out this time of year and how the process works. From there, he and T-Frank discuss what these offers mean and how things have changed over the years. But T-Frank wants to know more and asks why things have changed to the point that they have. Is social media driving the need to offer kids? Is it the competition? Snyder explains what he's seen in the evolution of Penn State's offers not just in the last 20 years but since the pandemic. Finally, they discuss the junior day list for Saturday. Penn State is hosting roughly 40 prospects this weekend and Snyder has picked out the five most intriguing names that fans should know. He and T-Frank discuss each player and what they're so interesting to Snyder. One of the players, Wyomissing prospect Caleb Brewer, sparks a conversation about where Penn State focuses its best commits each cycle. Is the reason that the team can't find a steady supply of defensive tackle prospects because they put those players on the offensive side of the ball? T-Frank and Snyder disagree and discuss the topic at length. Check out the show for the full top five list. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Insiders Sean Fitz and Nate Bauer discuss the recent news for Penn State football and discuss whether or not the recent transfer portal window was a success. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There's been a barrage of news and commitments for Penn State football this week. With that comes plenty of thoughts, comments, questions, and opinions from Penn State football fans. So to give them a chance to be heard, the BWI Daily Edition is opening up the mailbag and getting to what you want to know. To get your question on the show, subscribe to Blue White Illustrated and leave your question on the BWI Daily Mailbag submission thread or leave a five-star review on Apple podcasts with your question. As always, subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube, so you never miss the show. Today's show primarily focuses on the wide receiver position for Penn State football. The team picked up two commitments this week. The first was Sunday when former Kent State wideout Dante Cephas announced he was joining the program. Next, former Florida State pass-catcher Malik McClain made the decision to join the Nittany Lions. What do the two bring to the table? And what will their presence do to the roster, with five receivers in the Class of 2022 vying for playing time? Bauer and T-Frank will discuss those questions, and T-Frank will go into detail about where he thinks they fit positionally. He'll also give his thoughts on their skills and how Penn State can best use each player. Penn State also got a commitment from three-star linebacker Anthony Speca on Tuesday. According to recruiting insider Ryan Snyder, Speca is close friends with four-star athlete from Pittsburgh, Quinton Martin. Can Penn State land Martin? With such a high-profile player, will NIL be a factor with Martin? One viewer wants to know if Penn State should prioritize him despite Martin not playing a high-value position. This topic leads to a lengthy conversation about NIL and how the system is different at Penn State than in other places. But what about those other systems of NIL that guarantee money to recruits? Is that system going to work? Bauer and T-Frank debate the current state of NIL, how things are changing in the marketplace, and where they are going. Lastly, they discuss a range of topics, including more portal pursuits, mike linebacker, 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 basketball insider Nate Bauer discusses the loss to Wisconsin with host Thomas Frank Carr. They discuss the growing trend of a different outcome each game between the first and second half for Penn State, the role of the referees in that phenomenon, and what the team needs to do next. 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 had a busy week already, so there’s plenty to discuss on the BWI Daily Edition. Host Thomas Frank Carr and recruiting insider Ryan Snyder to discuss the commitment of Anthony Speca. Snyder will also answer your questions live on the show, so join us at 7 pm to ask the expert! Don’t forget to subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube, so you don’t miss a live show! While T-Frank and Snyder will mostly answer your questions, they will have plenty to talk about. The final On300 rankings for the Class of 2023 came out Tuesday afternoon, with a significant jump for several players. Find out where tight end Andrew Rappleyea landed in the update and find out which players moved the most up or down. They’ll also begin a more detailed look at the Class of 2024. T-Frank will ask Snyder to give his thoughts about the strengths and weaknesses of the upcoming class. What stands out to him about the prospects in the region? And which players will stand out from the rest? They’ll also talk about positional needs on the roster and what he thinks the Nittany Lions need to address. Penn State has added its second verbal commitment in the Class of 2024. Fresh off an unofficial visit to see the Lions in State College, four-star Pittsburgh linebacker Anthony Speca picked head coach James Franklin’s team on Tuesday over multiple other Power 5 options.Get to know the 6-foot-1, 215-pound junior and the rest of the Lions’ Class of 2024 below. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.