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

Penn State football enters the second week of training camp for the 2022 season and insider Nate Bauer has an update on how things are going for the Nittany Lions. He and host Thomas Frank Carr discuss Penn State's top training camp battles, the linebacker depth chart, and players standing out in camp. To get full access to this insider information, join Blue White illustrated at bluewhiteillustrated.com. For many Penn State fans, the middle linebacker competition is the featured event for fall camp. First, Bauer has an update about which player, between Kobe King and Tyler Elsdon, has a lead at this point. Next, T-Frank and Bauer discuss what James Franklin's comments about freshman linebacker Keon Wylie mean for fellow freshman Abdul Carter. They wrap up their discussion about the position with how positive Penn State feels about the position. Next, they discuss Franklin's comments about cornerback Johnny Dixon. The lead man for the Lions said that Dixon was coming on strong and even pushing for starting reps. While that says one thing about Dixon, what does that say about the players ahead of him? Finally, T-Frank and Bauer discuss the nuances around Penn State's cornerback spot opposite Joey Porter Jr. Next, they tackle the offensive line. Bauer spoke to offensive line coach Phil Trautwein about the competition between Sal Wormley and transfer Hunter Nourzad. Bauer got a straight answer about who is the starter and which player is the backup from Trautwein when he discussed the situation. First, however, Bauer chats with T-Frank about the underlying competition and how that might change over time. Lastly, they round out the show by discussing players that are flashing positive plays during camp and which players are sticking out for their positive contributions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

To prepare Penn State football fans for the 2022 season, the BWI Daily edition pulls two-a-days to preview each positional group. Today, they conclude their look at the team by focusing the spotlight on the cornerbacks. Then, host Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor Nate Bauer break down the position and preview which players will make an impact for penn State this fall. They start with a look at the three starters. Veteran cornerbacks Joey Porter Jr and Daequan Hardy pair with sophomore Kalen King to form one of the most talented groups in recent memory for Penn State. They discuss the heights this group can achieve before T-Frank asks if we’ve seen enough from King to assure he’ll take a second-year leap. He also wants to know if the group is good enough to carry the defense if they have to. With questions at other positions up front, the secondary may be on an island at times this fall. Next, Bauer and T-Frank discuss the depth players behind King and Porter on the perimeter of the defense. Johnny Dixon and Marquis Wilson provide veteran depth, which T-Frank is high on. Was Wilson’s year away from cornerback, when he played receiver, detrimental to his development? Bauer and T-Frank debate that before moving on to the X-Factor for the group. Before wrapping up the show by looking at the freshmen on the roster, T-Frank and Nate give their stock up/stock down predictions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Recruiting is never over in any class until it’s signed, but things have slowed down for Penn State football’s class of 2023. August is typically a slow month for the current recruiting cycle, so today, the BWI Daily Edition looks ahead to 2024. Host Thomas Frank Carr and recruiting insider Ryan Snyder go through the top names to know on offense that Penn State is interested in and vice versa. For Penn State fans that follow the show, some names are reviewed, but some are emerging heading into the fall. T-Frank and Snyder start at quarterback for 2024. However, unlike the 2023 cycle, Penn State has some common interest with several top quarterbacks in the country. Jayden Bradford tops the list, but Snyder has six other names that Penn State fans should keep an eye on. Athlete Quinton Martin isn’t just the most essential running back on the list; he’s the most important recruit in the class. Snyder considers him even more valuable than that. Outside of the five-star talent, BWI’s recruiting insider identifies several other players and highlights St. Thomas Aquinas runner Jordan Lyle as a name to know. The receiver group is a deep and talented list, as it usually is. But which players represent must-gets? Several to choose from, but Snyder stays in-state and highlights four-star Tyseer Denmark and Rico Scott. Scott of Bishop McDevitt has major offers, including Texas A&M and Alabama. Denmark also draws national interest from teams like Alabama, Oregon, and Georgia. Can Penn State keep the Roman Catholic player in Pennsylvania? Grabbing one top recruit from PA is critically important, according to T-Frank. He explains why. Moving on from the receivers, there’s one primary name to know at tight end. Rochester, MI, native Brady Prieskorn has separated himself from the group in this cycle, and Snyder explains who else is in the picture. The offensive line, particularly tackle, is a sore spot for Penn State recruiting. Snyder and T-Frank discuss the compiled list of names determining offensive line coach Phil Trautwein’s success in this cycle. Malvern Prep’s Peter Jones tops the list, and Snyder has some insight about his game to lead off the conversation. In addition, Deontae Armstrong of Ohio recently camped at Penn State and impressed T-Frank, who discussed what he saw from the prospect at Penn State’s final summer camp last week. Finally, Snyder and T-Frank arrive at the final position, the interior of the offensive line. Four-star lineman Cooper Cousins stands as the lone committed player in the class. Alongside him, Liam Andrews commands an essential spot in Penn State’s recruiting efforts this cycle. Snyder compares him to an offensive line commit in the class of 2023, thanks to his importance. T-Frank wraps the show by asking Snyder to assess the depth of the region and how optimistic Penn State fans should be about this class. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Penn State football safety room might be the deepest on the team. But with the loss of second-round pick Jaquan Brisker, will Penn State's high-end play reach the same heights it did a year ago? BWI Two-A-Days are back to preview the Penn State safety position for 2022.Today, host Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor Nate Bauer break down the players, scheme, and position battles in the middle of the Penn State secondary. One of the first questions of the group is if they can gather as many turnovers as they did a year ago. Senior safety Ji'Ayir Brown led the nation with six interceptions a year ago. Bauer doesn't think that the former Lackawanna transfer will reach that goal but does have a strong feeling about the group.After T-Frank introduces the four players at the position, including Brown, Zakee Wheatley, Jaylen Reed, and Keaton Ellis, he asks Bauer why Ellis is overlooked in this group. Next, they discuss Ellis' role and position on the team before moving on to how Penn State can best use all four players.Next, the duo discusses the newcomers to the group. Freshmen Mehki Flowers and KJ Winston join Lackawanna transfer Tyrece Mills in the crowded secondary. Can one or more players find a role behind Jonathan Sutherland at the Striker? Bauer and T-Frank dip into the new position for the Nittany Lions.Lastly, they determine an X-Factor for the group and give a stock up or stock down rating for the unit.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.

Each week the BWI Daily Edition opens up the mailbag to answer questions of Blue White Illustrated's staff. Today host Thomas Frank Carr and reporter Greg Pickel tackle questions about Manny Diaz's scheme, Penn State football's identity, and more. One of the questions they take to start the show deals with the quarterback situation. Penn State struggled last year to get two players at the position ready and faced the consequences of that in the team's loss to Iowa. How do they fix that this year? Penn State has three young quarterbacks in Drew Allar, Beau Pribula, and Christian Veilleux, representing a positive future for the program. T-Frank and Greg take different approaches to the question and how Penn State can approach the situation on the field and in practice. Another BWI message board member wants Pickel and T-Frank to pick a player they think will be most improved from last season. The writer picks tackle Caedan Wallace and Coziah Izzard as their offensive and defensive nominees. To make things interesting, the duo selects different players, despite agreeing with the pick of Wallace. What are reasonable expectations for Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen? That's what another message board member wants to know. Is the hype too much? Or can the duo be the starters in the season's first week? Pickel and T-Frank agree that they'll have a role but don't think either will unseat starter Keyvone Lee right away. Though, Pickel is high on their collective impact. They field other questions dealing with everything from Penn State's identity to Manny Diaz's scheme and even get a question about major league baseball. 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.

The 2022 Penn State football season is fast approaching, so Blue White Illustrated is getting you ready with BWI Two-A-Days. Each day host Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor Nate Bauer discuss a position group and give a season preview for fans. Today they focus on the linebackers. The linebacker group might be the most interesting positional breakdown of any heading into the fall. On the one hand, the team has linebacker Curtis Jacobs leading the defense. But, on the other hand, Tyler Elsdon and Kobe King are fighting during camp to decide which inexperienced player will get his first start at middle linebacker. Throw in the positional ambiguity of the third linebacker spot, and the Nittany Lion fans have a wide variety of topics to discuss with the group. T-Frank starts with the "starters" for this group, looking at Jacobs, King, and Elsdon. To start the show, T-Frank and Bauer discuss how vital that battle is in the middle of the defense. Next, T-Frank wants to know why Jacobs isn't getting the same hype as some of his predecessors despite producing more at similar points in his career than they did. Next, the duo discusses Jonathan Sutherland's role in the defense and the nature of Manny Diaz's defense. There's still confusion about which players are playing behind Sutherland or can potentially see snaps at that linebacker spot. T-Frank assumes that only safety-type players are playing at the new "Striker" position, but he asks Bauer if he's missing something. After discussing that position, they shift their focus to the young players at the position behind the starters. T-Franks comments on the staff's excitement in freshman Abdul Carter and wonders out loud about another player on the roster. Will Carter pass more experienced players on his way to a role in the defense? Bauer points out a critical fact that might shift the conversation. Lastly, they wrap up the show with their X-Factors and indicate which way they think the stock is heading for the Penn State linebackers. JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State football is currently in the first week of training camp and will cap it off with media day on Saturday. To prepare you for what you will learn and what ot expect, reporter Greg Pickel joins host Thomas Frank Carr on the BWI DailY Edition to preview the event. The duo will go through the top five questions that Pickel wants to have answers for from head coach James Franklin, along with other news and notes we might learn on Saturday. They start with the top five questions that Pickel would ask James Franklin if he could have a one-on-one interview instead of a press conference. Pickel begins his line of questions with the safety battle beside returning starter Tig Brown. Several names are vying for the opportunity to play the field safety position in Penn State's defense but will it be Keaton Ellis, Zakee Wheatley, or Jaylen Reed? Next, T-Frank throws a fourth mystery name into the competition and asks for Pickel's thoughts. The next question on Pickel's mind centers around incoming transfer Chop Robinson at defensive end. Pickel's question sparks a conversation that T-Frank wants to have about the defensive end group. So he asks Pickel about not just Robinson but where he thinks that position will land during the 2022 season.Question three (in ascending order) that Pickel would ask Franklin deals with Penn State's top camp battle. How is the competition shaping up between Tyler Elsdon and Kobe King? The center of the defense won't be stabilized until one of those players takes command of the position, so finding out which player is ahead after the first week is essential. The second question on Pickel's mind deals with the health of PJ Mustipher. The senior defensive tackle was present and participating during the opening portion of Penn State's practice on Monday, which is a good sign. But how much and what type of participation does Mustipher have during team periods? The senior defensive tackle's health will go a long way to determining the defensive line's success. Finally, the top question that Pickel would ask Franklin deals with the opposing units in football. Is the offense ahead of the defense or vice versa? While this is a common question for the media to ask during camp, Pickel has a specific reason he wants to know this time of year. They also discuss the offensive line situation and the training camp timeline. Finally, Pickel gives T-Frank an update on Penn State wrestling. JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State football is counting on several familiar faces returning from injury to power its defensive line for the 2022 season. But, with the addition of some exciting new faces, will this group hit the heights of their potential? Or will there be too many 'ifs' for this group to succeed? The BWI Daily edition tackles the Penn State defensive line in today's season preview. Host Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor Nate Baur start at the top with Penn State's need to replace second-round pick Arnold Ebiketie's production from last season. Additionally, senior defensive tackle PJ Mustipher is returning from injury. His timeline back to full strength is a key part of the equation. They discuss how likely it is that Mustipher and defensive end Adisa Isaac will play well this fall. Next, T-Frank introduces viewers to the starting defensive line, with even more questions outside of Isaac and Mustipher. Nick Tarburton returns to his role from last season, while Hakeem Beamon returns from a non-injury absence in 2021. Next, T-Frank introduces the rest of the depth players and the new faces to the defensive line this fall. He asks Bauer how long it will take for Penn State's starting defensive line to change from what it is now. Through that conversation, Bauer and T-Frank bring attention to Penn State's depth players, such as Coziah Izzard and Dvon Ellies. Those to players struggled to fill in for Mustipher last season. Finally, the duo considers if things can lead to a more positive outcome this fall. Finally, they dive into the new players for Penn State. Five-star defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton, transfer Chop Robinson, and freshman defensive tackle Zane Durant have impressed this offseason in one form or fashion. T-Frank and Bauer discuss the possibility of all of them playing meaningful roles in the 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 football recruiting finished July on a down note heading into the final month before the start of the 2022 football season. The BWI Daily recruiting show is back to look back at the news about Evan Link and Stanton Ramil and to look ahead at what's next for the class of 2023. Host Greg Pickel starts with the news from Monday, which hits hard for Penn State fans. First, four-star tackle Evan Link chose Michigan in a surprise upset during his recruitment. The Gonzaga left tackle took an official visit to Penn State during June and then went silent for the rest of the month. Experts expected him to choose between Stanford and the Nittany Lions, but he ultimately ended up a Wolverine. So how did all of that go down? Recruiting insider Ryan Snyder does his best to unpack the situation from the very quiet Link. More importantly, where does Penn State go from here? Fellow offensive tackle Stanton Ramil also chose a different school, selecting Michigan State over the Nittany Lions. So with the top players off the board, Penn State once again misses on an elite-level tackle prospect. Pickel and Snyder discuss that impact and what it will take for the Nittany Lions to recover. Next, they review the Lasch Bash, Penn State's last big recruiting event of the year before game visits in the fall. They give a rundown of the names in attendance but also which high-level players didn't show up for the weekend. Snyder and Pickel discuss what caused four-star defensive end, Jalen Thompson, not to attend the event this past weekend. Which players are left that could choose Penn State in August? Snyder points to Kaveion Keys, Carmelo Taylor, and Thompson as three players who will make a decision this month. Finally, Snyder and Pickel discuss Penn State's quarterback situation in 2023. The team hosted three-star passer Jaxon Smolik on Friday for their final camp of the summer. How did he do? Snyder gives his intel on how Penn State felt about his performance and whether or not he's the lead candidate to replace Marcus Stokes, who flipped to Florida at the beginning of the month. JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comNick Singleton takes center stage during first practice of Penn State training camp Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State's tight end room received high praise before the 2021 season. Head coach James Franklin called them the deepest and most talented group he's coached at that position in his career. Now, the same faces return in the same roles for the fall.Penn State head coach James Franklin and his offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich haven't backed off from their optimism this year, so what will change? Host Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor Nate Bauer will try to answer as they preview the tight end position for the 2022 football season. They start with a review of last season and introduce the trio of Brenton Strange, Theo Johnson, and Tyler Warren. Next, they discuss the facts behind the tight end group's lack of production last season. Then, T-Frank cites some important receiving metrics they fell short in, and Nate gives context to them. They also discuss factors outside the position's control. For example, they dive into how the quarterback's willingness to throw the ball over the middle of the field and which receivers took important targets away from the group. They discuss which X-factor will change the course of the season for Strange, Johnson, and Warren before looking at the young players. Finally, they offer a stock up or down prediction to close 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's running back production wasn't good enough last season. No matter how you slice it, qualify it or try to explain it, that's the bottom line. Heading into the 2022 season, the open question of improvement rests on the shoulders of two true freshmen. It's also the question that host Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor Nate Bauer will try to answer on the BWI Daily Edition. Today, they preview the running backs. Bauer and T-Frank start with a review of the situation to set the scene for the upcoming season. With Keyvone Lee as the presumed starter, how much room is there for improvement? The conversation about the running back rotation can't go very far without bringing up freshman running back Nick Singleton. The five-star Governor Mifflin running back in the Class of 2022 has impressed coaches and teammates since enrolling early in January. The proposition for Singleton is to provide explosive runs and provide the spark that Penn State lacked last season. However, the expectations at this point might be that he takes over the job eventually. Can Lee, Devyn Ford, Caziah Holmes, or fellow freshman Kaytron Allen carve a role for themselves? Bauer and T-Frank have different thoughts about the realistic expectations for the first-year back heading into the fall. Finally, they declare if the running back room's stock is up or down heading into fall camp. 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 takes your questions and answers them on air. Host Thomas Frank Carr and senior Editor Nate Bauer team up to discuss the thoughts and opinions of Blue White Illustrated subscribers and Penn State fans. Today they’ll tackle Big Ten Media Day, the return of PJ Mustipher, and more. T-Frank and Bauer start with a discussion about the Penn State defensive line. A BWI Message board member wants to know the projected two-deep at the defensive line for the fall. Does the news that Mustipher is cleared for camp change their opinion? The duo discusses the pros and cons of returning from an ACL injury, how players perform when they do and what fans should expect from the senior defensive tackle early in the year. Next, they take a question regarding the 2022 Big Ten Media Days and Penn State’s performance. Was Penn State successful in weathering the storm of controversy brought earlier in the week? Did head coach James Franklin and his players achieve their goals? T-Frank found himself disappointed in the responses, but Bauer has some different context to bring to the show. They answer questions regarding the defensive end position, and the competition at guard between Sal Wormley and Hunter Nourzad, among others. Finally, the show ends by picking the freshmen in the Class of 2022 that will become fan favorites. Bauer chooses five-star players, Nick Singleton and Drew Allar, while T-Frank picks five-star defensive end Dani Dennis Sutton and receiver Kaden Saunders. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State's 2022 season is right around the corner, and to get you ready, Blue White Illustrated is breaking down each position on the way to training camp. Today The BWI Daily Edition focuses on the wide receivers. Can this group actually improve while losing first-round draft pick Jahan Dotson? Host Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor Nate Bauer discuss which receivers are tasked with that job. Bauer and T-Frank start by setting the scene for the 2022 receiving room. Who will replace Dotson and his 137 targets? Parker Washington returns for his third season in Happy Valley, flanked by fellow 2020 receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith. Added to the mix is Western Kentucky transfer, Mitchell Tinsley. Is that trio enough to replace one of the best pure receivers in program history? The question might be something different, which Bauer and T-Frank discuss. Next, they introduce the rest of the room and the main players that the pair expect to compete with the top trio for playing time. Can Malick Meiga or Harrison Wallace push Lambert-Smith for playing time? Or will someone else lose snaps to an up-and-coming player? After that, T-Frank and Bauer discuss how the perception of the room could be different than the results because of the shadow Dotson left. Additionally, T-Frank brings up the other offensive pieces and their role in receiver production. Quarterback Sean Clifford and the running game will also influence how efficient and effective the group can be. Finally, they discuss the group's freshmen, X-factors, and which way the stock for the receiver position heading into the 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’s appearance at the Big Ten media days got off to a rocky start this week after Jason Stahl, the founder of the College Football Player’s Association reported his involvement with Penn State. At the center of the story is sixth-year quarterback Sean Clifford. According to Stahl, Clifford was the focal point of his efforts to unionize Penn State’s football team and spearhead negotiations with the Big Ten. With Penn State players, coaches and administrators speaking on Wednesday, reporter Greg Pickel joins the BWI Daily to discuss the situation.Pickel, who is reporting from Indianapolis, discusses the situation with host of the BWI Daily, Thomas Frank Carr. They reviews the news today reported by Ross Dellinger that Clifford was pressured by multiple sources to back away from Stahl’s efforts, which led to a public airing of the situation. T-Frank and Pickel walk through the different aspects of this situation. Firstly, how Clifford looks coming into his media appearance and the questions he’s going to have to answer tomorrow in Indianapolis. What will he have to say about his side of the story? Pickel and T-Frank discuss.Secondly, what sort of effect will this have on the football team? T-Frank asks Pickel if he thinks these actions by Clifford and the team have damaged relationships with the coaching staff. From there they discuss how James Franklin and the athletic administration will handle the situation on Wednesday.Finally, they discuss the news from yesterday that three-star receiver Yazeed Haynes essentially decommitted from the program. While hasn’t made any public announcements at the time of recording, he has removed Penn State from his social media and multiple recruiting analysts have put in a pick for Georgia to flip the 6-1 receiver. How does Penn State resolve this situation? T-Frank and Pickel discuss the options left for the Nittany Lions heading into August. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

While the number of football prospects coming out of the western part of Pennsylvania continues to dwindle due to population shifting, the quality of those prospects has not. Two of Penn State football's core players in the class of 2023, Ta'Mere Robinson and Lamont Payne, are from Pittsburgh. One common thread through Pittsburgh-area players for the last decade has been DeWayne Brown, athletic trainer and founder of 2Tenths Speed & Agility. Brown has trained former Penn State and current NFL players such as Miles Sanders and Jaquan Brisker but is most famous for training NFL superstar Aaron Donald. Brown sat down with the host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, to discuss what he does and his thoughts on Penn State's recent commits. He'll also tell T-Frank which players to watch out for in the future. T-Frank starts by getting to know Brown better. How did he get to the point where he's training Donald and every other NFL player from the Pittsburgh area? Next, he learns more about Brown's training background and style. He also wants to know what makes Donald one of the best players in this generation of NFL players. From there, he checks in on former Penn safety Jaquan Brisker's preparation for the NFL. Next, he dives deeper to learn more about Penn State cornerback Lamont Payne and linebacker Ta'Mere Robinson. Brown has worked with each athlete since an early age and gives his insights into their abilities and talents. Finally, he wants to learn more about future prospects, particularly four-star running back Quinton Martin. How good is Martin? T-Frank gets Brown's thoughts on what the high-level athlete can become. Finally, Brown gives T-Frank a list of names to keep in mind for the future. 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 is preparing you for the 2022 Penn State football season by previewing the Penn State football team position by position. Today, they continue their look at the Nittany Lion's offense by examining the most polarizing group on the Penn State roster; the offensive line. Host Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor Nate Bauer discuss the starters, key reserves, and freshmen on the team that will shape the fate of this group in the fall. They start by discussing Penn State center Juice Scruggs. Does Penn State need a great center to have the best version of its offensive line? That's the theory Bauer presents to T-Frank about senior Juice Scruggs. T-Frank doesn't have a direct rebuttal for that thought but doesn't agree. The two discuss what makes a good offensive line or player before diving into the group. From there, T-Frank introduces the presumed starting lineup of left tackle Olu Fashanu, left guard Landon Tengwall, center Juice Scruggs, right guard Hunter Nourzad, and right tackle Caedan Wallace. Three of the five starters from this year differ from the previous year. So, does that mean the stock is up because the problems from last year are no longer starting, or is the stock down becuase once again, Penn State has massive turnover and youth on the line? Bauer and T-Frank debate the merits of each point. They also discuss the depth issues at tackle, which players can contribute beyond the starting five, before wrapping up by looking at the first-year players. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Every Thursday, the host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, and senior editor at Blue White Illustrated, Nate Bauer, discuss your questions on the BWI Mailbag show. They take questions from members of the Lions Den Message board and select questions from social media to find out what Penn State fans want to know each week. For example, this week, they discuss Mike Yurcich's play selection, the hype surrounding Nick Singleton, and more. They start with a question from YouTube about Mike Yurcich's offense. Will the offensive coordinator dial up more passes that target the middle of the field? T-Frank and Bauer discuss that question in depth. First, is the question fair and accurate? Did Yurcich shy away from that part of the field because of some part of the offense? They also discuss how receiver Parker Washington and tight ends Theo Johnson and Brenton Strange play into that conversation. Finally, can Yurcich force the ball over the middle of the field if quarterback Sean Clifford doesn't want to throw there? From there, they move on to a broader question. Who are the offensive and defensive players that will surprise fans this season? T-Frank and Baur discuss how few players fall through the cracks for attentive fans, but to the broader audience, some do. They bring up Zakee Wheatley and Tyler Elsdon on the defensive side of the ball, and T-Frank offers several candidates on the offensive side. Bauer thinks that Kaytron Allen, despite his standout work so far, is going under the radar thanks to the presence of five-star teammate Nick Singleton. Speaking of Singleton, is the hype getting too oversized for the freshman tailback? T-Frank and Bauer discuss what it would take for Singelton to have a successful season outside of becoming a superstar that takes every snap for the Nittany Lions. T-Frank and Nate explain what is hype and what are facts about his performance so far. They also discuss what they saw out of Penn State hoops at Tuesday's open practice, which players Penn State can't afford to lose, how to attack non-athletic quarterbacks, 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 starts training camp on August 1st, which means we're just days away from starting the 2022 season. Blue White Illustrated is beginning its season preview to prepare fans for the upcoming excitement. Host of the BWI Daily Edition Thomas Frank Carr and senior Editor Nate Bauer will break down each position heading into and through the start of training camp. Make sure to check out the articles at bluewhiteillustrated.com and the previews on the BWI Daily Edition. Today, Bauer and T-Frank start their season preview by discussing the Penn State quarterbacks. As if there'd be any other place to start. When it comes to the signal callers in Happy Valley, is the stock going up or down heading into 2022? Bauer thinks that the position and the offense are heading in a positive direction. He explains why starter Sean Clifford should be better than last season. While the show is about the quarterbacks, the conversations naturally spin to include the entire offense and the situation around whoever is under center. They examine offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich's role in this journey and how the rest of the players will affect PSU's passer. After that, they discuss the freshmen quarterbacks that enrolled this offseason. What should fans expect from five-star passer Drew Allar and three-star prospect Beau Pribula? Both T-Frank and Bauer see one clear path to success for the young players. There's one last player on the roster that the duo discusses. That's backup quarterback Christian Veilleux. If there is one, the second-year player is passed over in most conversations about the transition from Clifford. But both analysts believe that Veilleux has a part to play this season. Finally, Bauer and T-Frank give their closing thoughts on the quarterback room and how things will go with Clifford in the fall. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With 19 recruits in the Class of 2023, Penn State's spots are winding down, but their efforts are not. There's still plenty of work to do on the way to a completed class this cycle, and the BWI Daily Recruiting Show returns to update Penn state fans on what's going on with the Nittany Lions. Host Greg Pickel and recruiting insider Ryan Snyder to discuss various topics, including a new RPM Pick by Snyder for the Nittany Lions.First, they start with the celebratory news for Penn State fans from last weekend. Four-star linebackers Tony Rojas and Ta'Mere Robinson committed to the Nittany Lions last week on back-to-back days. Then, Snyder explains how it all came together for Penn State and how confident the team was heading into the weekend.But is Penn State done at the position? Snyder discusses the chances that the team brings Kaveion Keys, a four-star linebacker from Virginia, to complement the duo. Currently, North Carolina and Penn State are neck-and-neck in the recruiting prediction machine. Snyder gives a timeline for Keys' commitment and what chances he sees for the Nittany Lions to land the 180th overall player.Next, they discuss the On3 rankings update that came out on Monday. Penn State has 11 nationally ranked players in the top 300, including a five-star player in Jven Williams and a consensus five-star lineman in Alex Birchmeier. Next, Pickel and Snyder discuss the other names that rose and fell in the rankings, including King Mack, Conrad Hussey, and Joey Schlaffer. They also examine why players like Tomarrion Parker fell during this update.Snyder put in a prediction for Penn State to land four-star defensive end Jalen Thompson out of Cass Tech this week. So what makes him think they'll land the 6-3 pass rusher? He explains what key factors made him pull the trigger.Finally, they discuss Elliot Washington's performance at the UA Future 50 and which players will visit Penn State for the Lasch Bash at the end of the month.#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.

Penn State did very well in the recent update of the On300 recruiting rankings. Film analyst Thomas Frank Carr breaks down who moved where and gives his thoughts on which players are in the right spots in the rankings.The Nittany Lions have 11 players in the On300 rankings, which were updated Monday morning. T-Frank starts by discussing the top players for Penn State in the rankings, between five-star linemen Jven Williams and newly minted five-star Alex Birchmeier. Next, he discusses which players moved up and down the rankings for the Nittany Lions.From there, he analyzes the players' movement and why he thinks the new rankings are appropriate. For example, he looked at cornerback Elliot Washington and TJ Parker to discover why they slid down the top-150 rankings and why Jameial Lyons and King Mack shot up the board.He also breaks down safety Conrad Hussey's ascent and discusses why London Montgomery may have slid out of the top 300 players nationally.Finally, he previews the open quarterback spot for the Nittany Lions, which doesn't have a clear answer. So, he searches for answers by examining two potential candidates' film. Those players are Iowa passer Jaxon Smolik and Michigan native Brady Drogosh. He explains what he sees from each player in terms of pros and cons.#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.

Friday is an important day on the Penn State recruiting calendar. Four-star linebacker from Pittsburgh, Ta'Mere Robinson, makes his college decision between Penn State, Virginia Tech, and Miami shortly after 6:15. How will that decision play out? Recruiting reporter Greg Pickel and host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, preview the evening's event. First, however, they start with a recap of Tony Rojas' decision to join Penn State one day prior. A fellow four-star linebacker, Rojas chose Penn State over similar schools. So how significant was his recruitment? Pickel and T-Frank discuss. Next, they get into Robinson's preview and explain how confident Penn State fans should be in the outcome later in the evening. From there, T-Frank asks Greg to give him the short-list of players he'd choose to pursue for Penn State if he were in charge of recruiting. He mentions the most elusive prospect this month, offensive lineman Evan Link, who has gone silent in communication with media and coaches, according to Pickel. He also birngs up Virginia linebacker Kevion Keys and receiver Carmelo Taylor. T-Frank follows up that list by asking if Pickel thinks it's wise to hold off on taking a wide receiver in case the Nittany Lions can flip a commitment from a higher-ranked recruit. Both Pittsburgh-area receiver Rodney Gallagher and top-150 athlete Cameron Seldon are players that T-Frank would target first. Lastly, T-Frank brings up a question from Thursday's BWI Daily Mailbag show for Pickel to answer. A Lions Den member wants to know if four-star offensive lineman Alex Birchmeier will get a fifth-star from On3 and if any players in the class will jump from three to four-star profiles. Pickel chooses receiver Yazeed Haynes and explains why. Next, they shift their focus to Penn State wrestling. Head coach Cael Sanderson received a new contract this offseason. How does that impact the program's stability? How dominant can they become in the future? And how doe NIL add to that already sizable lead? Pickel and T-Frank discuss that at length before turning the conversation to NIL at Penn State and the lack of enthusiasm to contribute to football. From there, they take a quick look at the 2022 Nittany Lions for a preview of the season. Which underclassmen will take a step forward and jump up the depth chart? T-Frank and Greg give their thoughts. Finally, they close out the show discussing Bo Nickal's MMA career and a big moment coming up in the near future. 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 just over two weeks from the start of training camp, and Blue White Illustrated starts the season preview on the BWI Daily Mailbag show. Host Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor Nate Bauer discuss questions submitted to the show from the Lions Den message board and social media. Bauer and T-Frank start the show with a rapid-fire question period about various Penn State football topics. For example, will a freshman crack the two-deep to start the season against Purdue? Also, will Penn State have more than two backs in the rotation throughout the year? Nick Singleton's impact on the running back room, how the roles on the team will break out, and how Penn State labels their running backs come up in the discussion. Another question that comes from a Penn State subscriber deals with Manny Diaz's defense. Will the Nittany Lions go after the quarterback more aggressively than they did last season under Brent Pry? T-Frank and Bauer discuss the role that pressure plays in Diaz's defense and how the defensive ends play determines how aggressive he needs to be. T-Frank also describes the differences between the two defensive minds and how sacks come in different ways from each coach. How do you build a national championship roster? That's the question a listener asks of the duo. Bauer broke down the class rankings for both Alabama and Georiga over the last four seasons to find the answer. With training camp a few weeks away, a viewer asks which training camp battles T-Frank and Bauer have their eyes on. Bauer discusses the third receiver in detail. Will Harrison Wallace, KeAndre Lambert-Smith, or Malick Meiga step up to take that job? T-Frank points to the secondary and wants to know who will grab the lion's share of snaps at field safety. Veteran Keaton Ellis must fend off ascending redshirt freshman Zakee Wheatley to maintain that starting role. Bauer and T-Frank take opposite sides of that debate. 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 17 commits in the Class of 2023 and two high-profile players are making their decisions tomorrow. Will Tony Rojas or Ta'Mere Robinson join the ranks of Penn State's commits this cycle? Before those big decisions, host of the BWI Daily and film analyst for On3, Thomas Frank Carr, put together a list of the five most fun players to scout in this class. He's watched each player in detail over the last eight months and picked the players he enjoyed watching more than the rest. So what makes a player fun to scout? T-Frank explains what he looks for in a player, what traits or skills stand out to him on film, and why. His list includes offensive linemen Jven Williams and Alex Birchmeier, as well as defensive backs King Mack, Elliot Washington, and Dakaari Nelson. Finally, he gives you a sneak peek at what he's seen from Tony Rojas on film. Check out the show to see which one takes the top spot! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's a jam-packed week of recruiting for Penn State football, poised to add even more high-level talent to their Class of 2023. The BWI Daily Edition Recruiting Show reviews the past weekend in recruiting and previews the decision of both four-star linebackers Tony Rojas and Ta'Mere Robinson coming up later in the week.Host Greg Pickel starts with a quick review of London Montgomery's commitment on Monday evening. The standout runner from Scranton Prep chose Penn State after a deliberate recruiting process that came down to Boston College and the Nittany Lions. How did Montgomery feel about the decision? Recruiting insider Ryan Snyder spoke with the four-star running back this week and relates what he said. Finally, Snyder drops an interesting nugget about 2024 athlete Quinton Martin, a national talent from Pittsburgh.After that, Pickel transitions into a preview of Thursday and Friday. One of the nation's top linebackers, Tony Rojas, will make his college selection on Thursday evening. The list is down to Penn State, Clemson, and Georgia, with the Nittany Lions being the heavy favorite. But will Penn State land player 105 in the On3 consensus? Snyder has a pick and explains his confidence in his choice.The next player is a fellow four-star linebacker from Pittsburgh, Ta'Mere Robinson. Again, can Penn State land both of its top prospects? If so, they'll lock up the 8th, and the 9th ranked player at linebacker in consecutive days.Next, Pickel and Snyder discuss the camp that Snyder attended in Pittsburgh this past Sunday. First, he spoke to some of Penn State's top prospects, including Martin and Robinson. Then, he shares what news he gathered from the event.Finally, the duo discusses Penn State's situation at quarterback in the Class of 2023. Where do the Nittany Lions go after three-star passer Marcus Stokes decommitted from the program? Snyder brings up several names, including four-star quarterback Brady Drogosh, three-star passer Jaxon Smolik and Pierce Clarkson. He breaks down the situation with each player. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On Thursday, Penn State football got bad news when the three-star quarterback Marcus Stokes flipped his commitment to Florida. So the question now is, do they need to replace him? That's what the host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, tackles on today's show. There's a school of thought that Penn State doesn't need to grab a quarterback this year because they got two quality prospects in the Class of 2022. T-Frank thinks that it's a mistake to go down that path. He investigates the current quarterback situation at Penn State, the turbulent effect of the transfer portal, and the idea of getting a backup QB in the portal next offseason. T-Frank starts by explaining the theory with which he disagrees. Penn State recruited five-star quarterback Drew Allar and exciting local prospect Beau Pribula last season. So why would Penn State need a quarterback with the combination of high-profile talent and a 'gamer' last year? T-Frank pushes back on preconceived notions about talent evaluation and misconceptions about player development. Next, T-Frank points to real-world examples of how the transfer portal sapped the Nittany Lions of their quarterback depth in the last four offseasons. Finally, why settle? He debates the merits of lowering the floor of the quarterback room and creating a lack of competition, which led to last season's debacle in Iowa. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Penn State fans can ask film analyst Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor, Nate Bauer, their weekly questions on the BWI Mailbag Show. Today they answer questions about Penn State's offense under Mike Yurcich heading into its second year, fixing the running game, how analysts play into the game-planning picture, and more. To submit your questions, look for the BWI Mailbag submission thread on the Lions Den message board. Not a member? Join right now for just one dollar and get 12 months of access! They start the show with a question about analysts and off-field assistants. Does Penn State now have enough analysts to be on a field comparable with the top teams in the country? If so, does that change anything on game day or in-game planning? Bauer and T-Frank discuss the merits of the thought and what that means for head coach James Franklin and his top assistants, Mike Yurcich and Manny Diaz. That conversation spins into a question about the Penn State offense in 2022. Can they get the rushing attack figured out? The viewer also wants to know how many yards Nick Singleton will rush for next fall. Bauer feels bullish on Singleton, and T-Frank feels the same about Yurcich. First, Bauer gives his reasons why and then T-Frank discusses why we haven't seen the best of Yurcich yet. They also field questions about the defensive line and how new additions will fare up front, the timeline for several first-year players who T-Frank predicts to redshirt, the future of non-revenue sports at Penn State, and much more. Subscribe to the BWI Daily Edition on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. 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: http://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comCan Penn State land a top-ten class in 2023? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State athletic director Pat Kraft sat down last week for an exclusive interview with Blue White Illustrated. Senior Editor Nate Bauer joins the show to discuss what they talked about and how he sees the first week under Kraft's leadership after that conversation. They'll also discuss the nuances of Penn State's athletic model, the future of NIL, a timeline for events at Penn State, and more. Host Thomas Frank Carr starts with Bauer's overall impressions of Kraft during their conversation. Did Kraft match his demeanor in his opening press conference? What fascinating insight did he pick up from a follow-up conversation? From there, Bauer brings up his article at Blue White Illustrated about Kraft's commitment to keeping Penn State's full complement of sports and what needs to happen for that future to come true. They'll also discuss how football fits into that picture and how Kraft can assist with the largest money-maker at Penn State while still having a broad athletic department. They'll also broach NIL with a similar frame of reference. Considering where Penn State is from a facilities standpoint, how can they also compete at NIL? Will focusing on all sports take away from football's ability to compete? Also, can Penn State gain momentum if head coach James Franklin doesn't have to be the leader in this conversation? They'll wrap up by discussing the future of athletics and if NIL has a long-term place in the conversation. 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: http://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.

Penn State football sits eighth in the country in the On3 Class rankings for 2023, heading into a critical stretch of commitments in July. The BWI Daily Recruiting show discusses the important news of the weekend and previews the month ahead. Host Greg Pickel and recruiting insider Ryan Snyder starts with the surprise that it was a quiet Fourth of July for Penn State recruiting. No players committed to the Nittany Lions over the holiday weekend, and the players that did plan on committing this week have moved their commitment dates to later in the month. Does that change this week? Snyder gives his thoughts and shares what details he knows about players' commitment plans. From there, they will discuss Carmelo Taylor, a speedy receiver from Virginia who is a part of the Nittany Lion's recruiting picture? Snyder and Pickel will break down where he fits in the Penn State pecking order and how Cameron Seldon plays into that picture. They'll also touch on Northeast (Philadelphia) offensive lineman Naquil Betrand, who released a top six earlier this week. After visiting the school last month, the former Colorado commit has Penn State in that group. What has Snyder heard about the offensive line class plans after Evan Link? He'll share what he knows. Next, they discuss the recruit names and commitment dates that are known. Ta'Mere Robinson and Tony Rojas have dates for later next week, while potential Oklahoma commit Derrick LeBlanc plans on making his announcement on the 28th. What about Treyaun Webb, London Montgomery, Evan Link, Jason Moore, and the rest of Penn State's top prospects? Snyder shares what he knows at this time. Finally, they'll discuss how Pennridge linebacker Phil Picciotti landed at Oklahoma. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

News shattered the college sports world last night when the Big Ten announced that they accepted USC and UCLA from the Pac 12 starting in 2024. As a result, Penn State now finds itself in the middle of a budding super conference poised to take over college athletics. On Friday's BWI Daily Edition, host Thomas Frank Carr and recruiting insider Ryan Snyder discuss that and Penn State's Class of 2023. Could they find themselves in the top ten? They start with the news last night that UCS and UCLA will join Penn State in the Big Ten. How does this move change the landscape of college football? Snyder and T-Frank discuss that at length. They also look forward to what and who is next. Will the ACC survive this distillation of athletic conferences? What other programs from the Pac 12 could join the southern California schools? Previously, Snyder said that Penn State's Class of 2023 didn't have a great chance of landing in the top ten once the cycle was completed. Does he feel that way now? There are still plenty of hills to climb, but Snyder sees a path to that reality. He cites that the team already amassed a quality number of four-star players and can realistically add more. Can they land defensive tackles Derrick LeBlanc and Jason Moore? What about offensive tackle Evan Link? Do they have a chance with four-star corner Elliot Washington? The list includes other familiar names like Tony Rojas, Ta'Mere Robinson and Cam Seldon. Finally, Snyder gives his thoughts on the reality of that vision coming together. Lastly, T-Frank and Snyder discuss the running back situation for 2023. With all that talent left on the board, can Penn State add Treyaun Webb and London Montgomery? They break down how that could play 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: http://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/PennStateOn3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Each week senior editor Nate Bauer and football film analyst Thomas Frank Carr sit down to answer your Penn State questions on the BWI Daily Edition mailbag show. Today they answer questions about head strength coach Chuck Losey, how to best use freshman running back Nick Singleton, and more. If you'd like to answers your questions on the BWI Daily, join for just one dollar and access the Lions Den Message board. T-Frank and Bauer start the show by discussing the annual Lift for Life event, which is back and open to the public for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Bauer and T-Frank discuss the event, its meaning, and how fans can get a unique view into the program, which they usually don't. From there, they dive into the mailbag to discuss questions from the audience. First, they start with a question about the quarterback situation. Will Penn State have a reliable backup to starter Sean Clifford this year? Bauer recently spoke to offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich and relays his conversation with Yurcich on this topic. Does Bauer think the team will have a quality player to push Clifford? T-Frank follows up with his thoughts on the topic. Next, a viewer asks if there's a difference with new strength coach Chuck Losey leading the team in the athletic development department. Next, Bauer and T-Frank discuss some of the natural differences when transitioning between leadership, even if they believe the same things. Finally, a question about four-star defensive lineman Jason Moore steers them into the realm of recruiting conversation. A viewer asks if there is one uncommitted player in the Class of 2023 that is most important or valuable. Bauer and T-Frank discuss the meaning of the word "important" and "valuable" and debate the different applications of those words. Does the question refer to the balance of the class? The value of the position? Or the long-term health of the roster? Bauer and T-Frank dissect Penn State's needs from multiple angles. Next, a message board member wants to know about running back Nick Singleton. Can Penn State use Singleton in more ways than as just a runner? What about throwing him passes in the flat? Bauer dives into what sort of hill Singleton must climb mentally to earn that role first. He also references freshman teammate Kaytron Allen as a player who is mentally ahead of the curve thanks to his IMG Academy training. Once that baseline is established, T-Frank counters the question by describing how Penn State used running back Saquon Barkley in a more valuable way than passes into the flat. Next, he explains what types of targets are helpful and how the team can put Singleton into a similarly advantageous situation. JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394 Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3 Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Can Penn State use Nick Singleton the way they used Saquon Barkley? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The official visit period is over for the summer in college football recruiting, which means that most players will make their decisions in the coming month. Host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, breaks down what we know and don't know heading into July. Then, he uses that information to build a mock class. He starts with the news on Wednesday that sets some projections on edge. Four-star safety King Mack from St. Thomas Aquinas in Florida pushed back his commitment decision by a day. The feisty safety will now decide on Thursday at noon. Will Penn State be the pick? T-Frank saves his thoughts on that for later in the show. Finally, he reviews the players that have a prediction for Penn State football or are reportedly secured for the Nittany Lions. Those players are Mack, four-star linebackers Tony Rojas and Ta'Mere Robinson, along with running back Treyaun Webb. From there, he reviews the offensive class and projects how many spots remain on that ball's side. He thinks the Nittany Lions should only take one runner in this cycle. So will it be Webb or Scranton Prep's London Montgomery? At wide receiver, he could see the Nittany Lions taking another player but should they? The team can also add two more offensive linemen. Defensively, he looks at the committed players and sees that the front seven is locked in, save for two positions. The board seems clearly down to one more defensive tackle. Will it be Florida defender Derrick LeBlanc or will DeMatha's Jason Moore be the choice? The secondary situation is messy with the news that high-priority athlete Cam Seldon wants to play offense in college. How does that affect the safety board and the flexibility of the secondary? T-Frank also doesn't see a great fit to add at corner unless the Nittany Lions can land LeBlanc and teammate Ja'Keem Jackson. Finally, he presents the players he thinks will choose Penn State over the next month. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the burgeoning world of name image and likeness, few things are well-known facts for fans. To help fill in some of those gaps, the host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, speaks to Jason Belzer, the founder of Student-Athlete NIL, the third-party company that manages Penn State's largest NIL collective, Success with Honor. In this nearly 30-minute interview, T-Frank and Belzer discuss how the collective currently operates, Belzer's role within the organization, some up-to-date information about the health of the collective, and more. T-Frank starts with the basics of Penn State's NIL situation. How do Belzer and his company fit into the picture with Success with Honor? Belzer explains the relationship between the two organizations and describes how he bridges the gap."So I'm the CEO of Student Athlete NIL. So in some ways, you can call me the GM of Success with Honor. That being said, Mark Toniatti, who is a donor, a longtime Penn State Alumni supporter, and on a lot of boards at the university, he is the CEO of Success with Honor. But we are kind of like the GM. So the relationship that you can kind of think about is that we are almost like a Learfield, similar to what Penn State uses for their MMR (multi-media right) rights, but we're focused on the NIL side," he told BWI.Where Penn State stands in the NIL RaceBelzer paints a positive picture of the tangible work that Success with Honor has done with Penn State student-athletes. He cites that they've been busy since the introduction of the collective in February,"Penn State has more going on from a NIL perspective and a collective perspective, and really 95% of the school's out there, which is I think, a testament to some of this work we've done but also the support of the Penn State community and the money that we've been able to raise to work with student-athletes."However, those figures are not indicative of the whole picture. While Success with Honor has been busy connecting players and fans at events, the money generated so far is behind."We launched a collective with about a half a million in the bank. Since then, we've raised an additional million dollars plus, which is pretty, pretty substantial. But over the long run, for Penn State to want to compete at the level that it does, we need to continue to drive money into the collective."Belzer and T-Frank also discussed the current marketplace for NIL and roster management that has been discussed this summer. He gives the minimum dollar figure on what a team like Penn State would need to be competitive and what they would need to be ahead of the competition. Subscribe to the BWI Daily Edition on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. 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: http://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.

Penn State senior editor Nate Bauer and film analyst Thomas Frank Carr are back for their weekly mailbag show on the BWI Daily Edition. They discuss several topics, including how complex or straightforward new defensive coordiantor Manny Diaz's scheme is. They also field questions about the Class of 2022 and 2023, including which players, like freshman Kaden Saunders, could play early. They start the show with news and notes about the Penn State football team Nate Bauer gathered this week. Then, he gives some broad details about what he learned and directs listeners to check out his articles, which you can find below. From there, they get into the mailbag to discover what Penn State fans want to know on the second-to-last Thursday in June. The first question deals with the Nittany Lion's first game of the season against Purdue. The line sits at -3 entering the game, and one BWI member wants to know if that's too low or if Penn State is that bad? Bauer and T-Frank see it differently but go into the factors keeping Penn State and Purdue within a field goal. After a discussion about basketball recruiting, they switch to the topic of defensive ends. One viewer asks Bauer and T-Frank if new commit TJ Parker and five-star defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton have a higher floor than current starter Nick Tarburton. T-Frank describes the similarities between all three players and then gets into one quirk that both Dennis-Sutton and Parker share. Manny Diaz is bringing a new scheme to Penn State, and the Nittany Lions seem to be in a good position with two top-150 linebacker recruits who plan on making their college decisions shortly. So, a viewer writes to ask, which scheme is easier to pick up for a player transitioning to linebacker, Diaz, or former DC Brent Pry? T-Frank clarifies some points about what position four-star prospects Ta'Mere Robinson and Tony Rojas play before asking Bauer to take the question. Bauer recently interviewed Diaz for BWI, and he got a first-hand account of the nature of his scheme. Bauer relates what Diaz told him and then asks T-Frank to add context to what he's relaying. Then, T-Frank and Bauer discuss what that means for the players in the system. The next viewer asks if Penn State will have a reliable deep threat in 2022. If so, is freshman Kaden Saunders that guy? What about fellow newcomer Omari Evans? T-Frank and Bauer discuss the viable deep threat options in the offense and give their verdict. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State starting linebacker Curtis Jacobs joins the BWI Daily Edition for an exclusive interview. He sits down with host Thomas Frank Carr to discuss his path to his new position, how he sees the game of football, and what makes him tick. Be sure to check out both installments of the interview.T-Frank starts out by taking Jacobs back to Penn State's bowl game performance against Arkansas. Like several of his teammates, he played a new position filling in for a veteran who had opted out of the game for the NFL Draft. How comfortable was he at WILL linebacker after practicing for a month? Jacobs said it wasn't about playing the run in the tackle box but about playing every down for the defense."Honestly, the best part of it was being able to play third down. I feel like that was a big part of my game I didn't get to show because of personnel, and I felt like that was a really big opportunity for me," he saidJacobs came off the field in favor of slot corner DaeQuan Hardy in obvious passing situations throughout last season. But how was playing a new position? Jacobs says it wasn't about playing in a new spot but keeping the same trust in his teammates,"My comfort comes from just being able to trust my teammates and I had full trust in my teammates. I would say I felt pretty comfortable, and now I'm just running with it. I feel like I've hit the ground running, and I feel like I'm in for a big season next year."Jacobs will take on the playmaking role of Will linebacker full-time next season in Manny Diaz's new scheme. He discusses the nature of that system with T-Frank, how he enjoys playing for Diaz, and how aggressive the team will be.They also discuss his fellow linebackers, Kobe King and Tyle Elsdon, who are battling for the starting middle linebacker position. Jacobs shares what he's seen from them in that endeavor and tells T-Frank a bit about who they are as people.T-Frank also brings up the topic of size and linebackers in college football. Jacobs plans on playing at 227 pounds this year, which is typically lighter than traditional linebackers. However, this isn't new to Jacobs, as this is how linebackers play in college football. T-Frank wants to know how Jacobs feels about the situation and if he thinks his style of play will hold up to the physicality of the Big Ten. Jacobs points to factors beyond weight that mean more in how a player performs on the field.They also discuss the differences between his old position (SAM Linebacker) and his new one. Jacobs tells T-Frank that he actually misses one part of his old job. Other topics of conversation include modern ways that teams are attacking linebackers. Jacobs tells T-Frank that his belief that linebackers "can't be right" because of RPO passes isn't accurate. He explains what he does to sniff out plays in that situation. Finally, they discuss Jacobs' interests off the field and what makes him tick as a person.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: http://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.

While it was quiet on a commitment from Penn State football recruiting Sunday and Monday, that doesn’t mean that their official visit weekend wasn’t a success. Recruiting insider Ryan Snyder has been hard at work digging up information on the uncommitted players that took official visits to Penn State Friday and Saturday. He joins host Greg Pickel on the BWI Daily recruiting show to share what he’s learned.They start this video discussing the committed players who also took official visits this weekend and Ryan’s conversations with them, which you can read here. After that, they shift to possibly the most important players visiting Happy Valley; linebackers Ta’Mere Robinson and Tony Rojas. Both players set commitment dates for the first half of July and Synder details where Penn State stands in both recruitments.Did they do enough to stave off Georiga for Rojas? Will Robinson’s relationship with Virginia Tech head coach Brent Pry swing his commitment away from Penn State? BWI’s insider has the scoop for you.The linebacker duo weren’t the only key players visiting the Nittany Lions though. Snyder gives the latest update on four-star defensive tackle Derrick LeBlanc and his teammate cornerback Ja’Keem Jackson. Finally he and Pickel wrap up by discussing Scranton Prep running back London Montgomery. There’s a limited number of slots at running back this year and it may be a race between Montgomery and Florida runner Treyaun Webb. He outlines how things could shake out and the timeline for Montgomery to potentially commit.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: http://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.

Penn State football hosted several important recruits for their official visits over the weekend, but so far, it's been a quiet start to the week. Host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, reviews what we know so far about how Penn State's efforts went from the weekend. From there, he shifts topics to talk about the second-year players on the current roster whom he spoke with earlier this year. The BWI Daily Edition previewed a critical weekend on Friday where many of Penn State's top prospects, like linebackers Tony Rojas and Ta'Mere Robinson, were on campus. He reviews what he and insider Ryan Snyder expected from the weekend, which isn't what we've gotten so far. Despite that, there's some positivity from Penn State commits online, which he reviews. To get more intel on how things went, check out Snyder's conversations with Robinson, his Q&A with tackle Evan Link, and more. After that, he puts recruiting news down for the day and gets into the show's main topic for Monday. After speaking with several of Penn State's second-year defensive players, he found an interesting theme that emerged from his conversations. When asking linebacker Jamari Buddin, safety Zakee Wheatley and defensive tackle Jordan van den Berg what the most important thing they were working on this offseason was, it wasn't anything physical. Instead, all three discussed what they were learning. He dives into what that means and what football players focus on to become better at their sport. Subscribe to the BWI Daily Edition on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.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: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3 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 enters a key recruiting weekend with eight high-priority official visits on Friday and Saturday. It's a weekend that could produce more than one commitment for the program.To break it all down, BWI recruiting insider Ryan Snyder joins host Thomas Frank Carr to preview all the top prospects expected on campus this weekend, including Ta'Mere Robinson, Tony Rojas, London Montgomery, King Mack and many others.Snyder and T-Frank also discuss the latest surrounding three-star DL Tyriq Blanding. After taking an official visit to Penn State last weekend, Blanding announced that he's set to announce his decision on Saturday. Blanding is down to Penn State, Michigan, Oregon, Syracuse and West Virginia.James Franklin and his staff also hosted their first midweek prospect camp this past Wednesday. Ryan wraps up the show discussing a few of the top prospects who were in attendance.JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-...SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteil...Bookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-...Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: http://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3...Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIll...Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3 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 senior editor Nate Bauer and host Thomas Frank Carr take questions from the audience for their weekly mailbag show. Today they discuss the name image and likeness questions submitted by message board members at bluewhiteillustrated.com. In this video, both questions deal with NIL. First, the duo is asked which unexpected Big Ten school might compete with Ohio State atop the Big Ten in terms of NIL money spent. Bauer suggests that Michigan State and head coach Mel Tucker as the team to keep an eye on. Next, T-Frank brings up Maryland as a school with possible ties to large donors that can make waves. From there, they discuss the current ruleless landscape of college football with NIL. The viewer wants to know what conference or governing body can pass rules to reign the spending and even the playing field for each school. Both men agree that the US Congress will have to step in and make a ruling about the situation. If they were to do that, it would likely lead to an NFL-like model in college sports, complete with a labor union and a salary cap. The only way around the issue would be through anti-trust laws and legislation. 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 reaching a fever pitch during June with multiple events weekly. The Nittany Lions hosted several official visits last weekend, a seven-on-seven tournament Wednesday, and have some potentially good news coming next weekend. Host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, discusses all that and more on today's show.T-Frank starts with news this week about Lift For Life returning to Penn State after a forced hiatus thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Then, he gives the date and time of the event for fans interested in attending. Next, he dips into news that came out Tuesday night from On3 recruiting insider Ryan Snyder. Three-star defensive tackle Tyriq Blanding announced that he'd be choosing his school on June 18th, which is Saturday. Snyder placed a pick for Penn State after the announcement. So, T-Frank reacts to that news on the show and gives his thoughts on the 6-1 defensive tackle. While that recruiting news deals with the immediate future of Penn State, the next topic on the show deals with the past, present, and future. Monday, T-Frank wrote an article about the evolution of the receiver prototype at the college and NFL levels. He gives an overview of that article on the show and explains in detail what is fueling the revolution. Subscribe to the BWI Daily Edition on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. 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 recruiting show is back to give you vital information about what went on in Penn State recruiting over the weekend. Host Greg Pickel and insider Ryan Snyder discuss the key events, including a committment, a de-commitment, and new offers going out to campers from this past weekend.They start with the good Penn State recruiting news from the weekend with three-star receiver Yazeed Haynes committing to the program. Next, Snyder recaps the timeline of Haynes' summer explosion in recruiting before moving on to how On3 will classify the speedy 6-1 receiver. From there, they discuss what is next or isn't next for Haynes.Next, Pickel and Snyder recap what they heard from Penn State's official visitors this past weekend. They touch on four-star Alabama safety Dakaari Nelson, four-star tackle Evan Link, and three-star defensive tackle Tyriq Blanding among others. Aside from the reactions they gathered over the last 24 hours, they talk about the likely timeline for each player.It's not all good news for Penn State this week. That's because the Nittany Lions lost one of their four offensive linemen this week to a commitment flip. Three-star lineman Joshua Miller changed his commitment to Georgia Monday afternoon. Snyder recaps what Miller had to say about the decision and how things evolved over the last two weeks.Finally, Pickel and Snyder review the players that earned Penn State offers after their latest Elite Showcase camp on Sunday. Snyder then reviews Penn State's seven-on-seven camp on Saturday. Lastly, Snyder presents some troubling information for Penn State about four-star linebacker Tony Rojas.Subscribe to the BWI Daily Edition on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.#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: http://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.

It was a jam-packed weekend for Penn State recruiting and host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, recaps all of it on the show. He gets into the good and bad news before looking ahead to the rest of the summer with his preview.T-Frank starts with breaking news this afternoon that three-star offensive lineman Joshua Miller de-committed from the program and flipped his commitment to Georiga. T-Frank breaks down what happened and gives his opinion on what might have enticed Miller from a positional and schematic standpoint.Next, he gives an overview of the good news. Rising three-star prospect Yazeed Haynes committed to Penn State Sunday night. So, T-Frank gives a quick scouting report of the uber-fast wide receiver. He also gets into some of the ways that Haynes mitigates the loss of four-star target Rodney Gallagher.From there, he transitions into the show's main topic, looking ahead to the rest of the uncommitted players in the Class of 2023. He picks out three offensive players and six defenders that he thinks are must-gets for Penn State. Of course, the Nittany Lions don't need to get all of them, but they represent positions or skill sets that Penn State needs to fill out its class. He starts with the offense and then transitions to the defense to finish the show.Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.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: http://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.

Penn State recruiting enters the first big official visit weekend of the summer today. Recruiting insider Ryan Snyder joins the BWI Daily Edition to preview the weekend's events, including a seven-on-seven tournament and a prospect camp. He and host Thomas Frank Carr take you through the names and events you need to know.T-Frank and Snyder start with Penn State's seven-on-seven tournament they're hosting Friday morning at the Penn State football complex. Next, Snyder breaks down the top schools in attendance at the event and the notable players from each institution. After that, T-Frank digs into the nature of tournaments like this and what added benefits they can provide the Penn State coaching staff beyond talent evaluation. Finally, Snyder explains the broader seven-on-seven landscape.Next, they get into the weekend's biggest event, official visits. Eight uncommitted prospects for the Class of 2023 visit campus this weekend, starting on Friday. Check out the complete list in his notebook from earlier this week.From that list, T-Frank picks several intriguing players he wants to learn more about from Snyder. For example, where does three-star defensive tackle Tyriq Blanding fit into the defensive tackle board? Will high-priority tackle prospect Evan Link commit after this weekend? And who else is in the picture for Alabama safety Dakaari Nelson?Lastly, Snyder updates the linebacker situation in the Class of 2023. Penn State's top two targets, Tony Rojas and Ta'Mere Robinson, are seemingly going in different directions. Despite the murky outlook, Snyder tries to shed as much light on the subject as possible.Subscribe to the BWI Daily Edition on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.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: http://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.co Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State head coach James Franklin met with the media yesterday, and the dominant topic of conversation was name, image, and likeness. Today, the BWI Mailbag is all about that conversation after Blue White Illustrated premium members latched on to the topic.If you'd like to submit your question to the weekly Thursday mailbag show, join On3 for just one dollar and get 12 months of premium access. Host Thomas Frank Carr puts out a message board thread every Wednesday night asking for questions.T-Frank and senior editor Nate Bauer start the show by discussing their conversations with Penn State coaches on Wednesday. Then, they get deeper into some of the topics they brought up on the BWI Daily Edition yesterday, filmed directly after the availability. T-Frank brings up the receiver position and what sort of players the team is looking for, based on his conversation with receivers coach Taylor Stubblefield. Next, Bauer discussed the offensive line and coaching the position with Phil Trautwein.From there, they dive into the mailbag. Again, listeners were eager to discuss NIL. Questions dealt with the NIL collectives, which one the university works with, and how the future of college football might change.Subscribe to the BWI Daily Edition on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.#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: http://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Penn State coaching staff met with the media for about an hour on Wednesday, discussing various topics. The Blue White Illustrated team was on hand for the event and brings you their observations on the BWI Daily Edition. Host Thomas Frank Carr, senior Editor Nate Bauer and reporter Greg Pickel discuss what stood out to them about head coach James Franklin's comments and then explain which position coaches they talked to afterward. T-Frank starts with the main thrust of Franklin's conversation, which was on NIL and the transfer portal. Next, Bauer takes viewers through the interaction that ended the press conference, in which Franklin discussed the landscape necessary to compete in college football. Afterward, Pickel gives his thoughts and then shifts the focus to freshman linebacker Abdul Carter. Finally, T-Frank follows up with his thoughts on Carter's fit in the Penn State defense. Next, they discuss which positions coaches they talked to and how those conversations went. Bauer chatted with offensive line coach Phil Trautwein about his group and how he feels heading into the Fall. Next, Pickel talks about what safety coach Anthony Poindexter had to say about his group. Subscribe to the BWI Daily Edition wherever you get your podcasts. 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: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Last weekend, Penn State's two camps brought hundreds of prospects through campus, including some that left with a scholarship offer from the school. The BWI Daily Edition: Recruiting Show recaps the weekend, tracks the fallout from the event, and gets fans caught up on all the week's important news.Host Greg Pickel starts with the significant takeaways from insider Ryan Snyder about the Whiteout camp on Saturday. Then, Snyder gives his impressions of the event, who stood out, and what he noticed during the event. One of the biggest takeaways for Snyder was that there weren't more high-level prospects at the event. It's not a problem unique to Penn State but has been a growing trend around the country. Snyder explains what he thinks is going on and why this trend isn't good for either side.From there, he discusses the only Class of 2023 player to get an offer from the Whiteout camp, receiver Yazeed Hayes. The 6-1 prospect ran a blazing 40-yard dash and was a standout in the drills. Next, he recaps his conversation with Hayes and explains what comes next for the three-star receiver. He also highlights other players, including 2025 running back John Forster.Next, they discuss some news that isn't as good for Penn State. Snyder put a pick in for Clemson with four-star offensive tackle Zech Owens. Why? Snyder explains.Finally, they discuss some of the other Whiteout camp events that deal with the committed players. Snyder was impressed with several offensive linemen, including 2024 center Cooper Cousins.Subscribe to the BWI Daily Edition on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.#pennstatefootball #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: http://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.

It was a busy weekend to kick off the June recruiting calendar for Penn State football. The Nittany Lions hosted their Whiteout camp on Saturday, their biggest collection of elite talent at a camp this summer. They followed that up with over 200 prospects from the Classes of 2022 through 2025 on Sunday in the Elite Showcase I.At the Whiteout camp on Saturday, the Penn State had four of their five offensive line commits in 2023 and 2024 present for the event. Host and film analyst Thomas Frank Carr saw the one-on-one pass protection drills and has some thoughts on what he saw. Check out the video on our Youtube channel to see what he's talking about, but he gives a recap of the players involved. Surprisingly, the player that stood out the most was the youngest one of the group, four-star lineman Cooper Cousins.After wrapping up his thoughts on the weekend, T-Frank shifts his focus to the current state of the Penn State offensive line. Earlier this summer, the media got a chance to speak with the redshirt freshman class for the first time. In that group is left guard Landon Tengwall, the probable starter at his position for 2022. T-Frank has long admired Tengwall's game and was interested to see what makes him tick as a football player.T-Frank takes you through some of Tengwall's comments from the media session and explains what stood out to him about the guard's responses and demeanor.Subscribe to the BWI Daily Edition on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.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: http://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.

Penn State recruiting kicks off June with their biggest camp weekend of the summer. The Whiteout Camp takes place Saturday, and recruiting insider Ryan Snyder joins the BWI Daily Edition to tell you all about it. He and host Thomas Frank Carr go through the biggest names in attendance on Saturday and preview other important weekends this month. They also look at critical official visits, including this weekend's massively important Jason Moore visit.Snyder starts the show for those who don't follow recruiting closely by explaining what the Whiteout camp is, why teams do camps, and where they got their start. Then he lists off the critical players for the Class of 2023 that will attend on Saturday. Check out his article here for the complete list, including key names from 2024 and beyond.Next, he and T-Frank discuss the satellite camp the Penn State staff attended on Thursday. The BWI Daily edition was taped a day in advance to be sure to check the site for a recap of the events from Thursday. Snyder explains to T-Frank what satellite camps are and why teams attend them before previewing the camp in Detroit that head coach James Franklin spoke at yesterday.What was James Franklin's message to recruits at the Sound Mind Sound Body Ferris State Michigan Showcase?Next, T-Frank and Snyder discuss four-star defensive tackle Jason Moore's official visit, taking place this weekend. Snyder has called Moore one of the most important players in the Class of 2023 for Franklin. So, T-Frank asks him why. Why is Moore so crucial in a year with such depth at the defensive tackle position? Snyder explains that it's not just his position or talent that matters but something else.After further discussion about Moore and the defensive line group in 2023, T-Frank brings up a final topic that might be on the minds of Penn State football fans. The Class of 2023 started out with fanfare and promise. But after a few losses in the last month, including in-state players committing to other schools, should Penn State be worried about this class?T-Frank and Snyder discuss this topic from a big-picture perspective, where BWI's insider doesn't see a huge reason to worry. Next, they discuss it individually, where Snyder feels that NIL opportunities will cause Penn State to miss players they would typically get. That, along with the depth at defensive tackle, linebacker, and offensive line, should give Penn State fans hope.Either way, June and July will be a wild ride.#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: http://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The BWI Daily Edition takes your questions every Thursday on the mailbag episode of the show. Senior editor Nate Bauer and host Thomas Frank Carr solicit questions from website members and social media to answer Penn State fans burning questions this offseason. If you want to know more about your favorite Nittany Lion team from our experts, join BWI for just one dollar and access the Lions Den message forum where T-Frank puts out a call for questions each week. Today they discuss the current NIL situation at Penn State, which teams will be a bad matchup next fall, and how the offensive staff should handle the upcoming quarterback competition in 2023. However, to start the show, Bauer gives an update about Penn State hoops and what high-level prospect they hosted for a visit this week. Bauer gives a brief profile of 2023 prospect Carey Booth, son of former Penn State forward Calvin Booth. After that, he stays with basketball, previewing the annual Coaches vs. Cancer golf tournament in State College this weekend. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. 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: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich came to Penn State with a lot of fanfare surrounding his hire. The former Oklahoma State and Texas offensive coordinator drew praise for his ability to score points and create explosive plays for the offense. But unfortunately for Penn State fans, none of that came to pass in 2021 during his first season with the Nittany Lions. So to get a better sense of what Yurcich is as a play-caller and see what happened last season, the host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, brings PFF senior analyst Seth Galina on the show. Galina is a quarterback coach and evaluates offensive football for PFF. The two discuss quarterback play, the Penn State offense, Sean Clifford, and the game's evolution on the show. They start with a conversation about quarterback mechanics. In a recent interview on the Paydirt Podcast, Galina brought up rotational throwing, which T-Frank learned about from QB throwing coach Brad Maendler. He has more questions, the biggest of which is; how did we all miss this evolution? Next, they discuss the Penn State offense and its DNA under Yurcich. First, Galina explains how the passing game worked last year and why it didn't work better. One clue as to why the tight ends weren't more effective comes from the play of Clifford, "I did see a lot of what we call Y-Cross. Which is a crossing route 18-to-22 yards that crosses over the center of the field. Every team runs this play it's one of the biggest plays in college football right now. I think the issue is there with Clifford is you're talking about smaller-ish windows. I think he needs to be able to say, "I'm good enough to fit that ball in there."Next, he dives into how the scheme uses space to create matchups for the quarterback and how the play of that position changes the way coordinators can call games. Then T-Frank asks Galina if there's anything he would change about the offense. One thing that has bothered T-Frank over the last several seasons is the lack of outside-zone running from Penn State's coordinators. But, is that as big of a deal as T-Frank has made it out to be? Galina doesn't think so and explains why. Finally, they discuss the evolution of offensive football and the RPO. After describing what it is and what it does, Galina gives his thoughts on where the game is going. "I think we're still scratching the surface of RPOs. Again, it's all based on the referee. If the referee wants to start calling illegal man downfield, it changes everything. As long as they're told that we want to see offense, we're not even close to scratching the surface of RPOs."Check out the full interview to hear more about the Penn State offense and the game's evolution. 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: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.