Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com

Penn State’s KeAndre Lambert is one of the nation’s top instant impact freshmen. Journey Brown could be on the verge of football stardom. JaJuan Seider also dishes on a couple young Lions running backs. And Penn State is planning a virtual tailgate in place of this weekend’s Blue-White game. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privac...

ESPN’s Chris Fowler says he has informed speculation that the 2020 season could start in February. Penn State’s tight end position is in good hands for now, but what’s in the Lions’ future? Former Penn State wideout Saeed Blacknall parlays his XFL success into an NFL contract. And Tommy Stevens hopes to prove to NFL teams that he is the next Taysom Hill. We’ll break down those headlines on this ed...

Penn State makes a big rise up the national recruiting rankings. The Lions added four big-time recruits in less than 24 hours to fuel that surge. Defensive line coach John Scott has big shoes to fill in replacing Sean Spencer. And the Lions’ five-step plan to gain ground on Ohio State and get over the College Football Playoff hump. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State...

Penn State picks up commitment No. 4 in its 2021 recruiting class. Detroit native Tim Banks has Penn State in position for a big recruiting run. Brent Pry explains why it made sense to move Trent Gordon from cornerback to safety. And Penn State commit Liam Clifford talks recruiting and the relationship with his brother Sean. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update...

Penn State could get good news today as a top target gets sets to announce his decision. Bob Flounders picks a young Lions wide receiver to watch this season. The arrival of Kirk Ciarrocca could be a boost to Brent Pry’s pass defense. And positive chemistry is key among Penn State’s reworked coaching staff. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/pr...

Penn State’s Kirk Ciarrocca talks about installing his offense in a virtual world. The Lions would be crazy not to run their quarterbacks Sean Clifford and Will Levis. Dwight Galt lays out the challenges of planning workouts from a distance. And health experts weigh in on the odds of playing the 2020 college football season. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update...

Bob and Greg talk with new Penn State Offensive Coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Sandy Barbour and recruiting news out of Michigan. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State has recruiting momentum in the state of Michigan. The Lions make the final cut for a 4-star quarterback. A longtime TV executive comments on the prospects of a 2020 football season. And Brent Pry lists potential leaders on his defense this season. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn m...

Penn State offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca’s expertise is obvious. A look at Penn State’s path to gain ground on Ohio State on the recruiting trail. Tight ends coach Tyler Bowen raves about Pat Freiermuth’s skill set. And the Lions remain the mix for former commit Dont’e Thornton Jr. We’ll break down those headlines in this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy a...

Penn State AD Sandy Barbour explains the decision timeline for the 2020 football season. She also says playing the season next spring could be an option if necessary. Cam Brown talks about chasing his NFL dream through an uncertain draft process. And James Franklin explains how no spring practice impacts his January enrollees. We’ll break down those headlines in this edition of The Penn State Upda...

Penn State tight ends coach Tyler Bowen has high praise for Kirk Ciarrocca. Lions commit Nate Bruce is trying to build Offensive Line U at Penn State. A look at how to fix Penn State’s most glaring weakness from last season. Penn State wrestling coach Cael Sanderson makes his case for an extra year of eligibility. We’ll break down those headlines in this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast...

Bob Flounders and Greg Pickel discuss the highlights of what the Penn State defensive coordinator Brent Pry had to say in early spring about the linebackers and the best of Tyler Bowen's tight end corps. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State’s Brent Pry explains what’s next for star linebacker Micah Parsons. A closer looks at the prospects of playing the 2020 college football season. James Franklin adapts to lead his team from afar during the pandemic. And The Sporting News ranks the Lions among the top 10 teams in the country. We’ll break down those headlines in this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy...

A look at Penn State’s 10 best offensive line recruits of the James Franklin era. Penn State changes its recruiting tactics amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Lions’ defensive line is built for speed, but some of their linemen have gained big weight. And recruiting experts debate how special Penn State’s 2021 offensive line can be. We’ll break down those headlines in this edition of The Penn State...

Penn State offers a 2022 quarterback James Franklin compares to Trace McSorley. A look at the Lions offensive linemen who have gained and lost the most weight. Kirk Herbstreit wonders out loud if the 2020 college football season will happen. And Landon Tengwall’s commitment could be the first in a push for offensive line recruits. We’ll break down those headlines in this edition of The Penn State...

Penn State lands a big commitment in its 2021 recruiting class. We explore what makes new commit Landon Tengwall one of the nation’s top offensive linemen. Penn State grad Devon Still’s daughter, Leah, is now 5 years cancer free. And former Lion Austin Johnson lands with the New York Giants. We’ll break down those headlines in this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privac...

First down, news and notes: Takeaways from James Franklin’s first news conference amid the coronavirus pandemic. Where are he and his family? How are they connecting with players and staff? And more.  Second down: What’s the cost of the coronavirus pandemic for PSU? Bob and Greg discuss how much time the Lions will need to get ready for action whenever it’s allowed again, and also what the financi...

Penn State coach James Franklin explains how the Lions are adapting to the coronavirus shutdown. Franklin also explains what needs to happen for the Lions to be ready to kick off the 2020 season. Penn State could get good news on the recruiting front on Thursday. And former Lion Anthony Zettel signs with a free agency deal with the Minnesota Vikings. We’ll break down those headlines in this editio...

Penn State showcases its biggest weight gainers and losers since last season. The Lions are finalists for three blue-chip recruits. Who is Penn State’s most underrated player on defense? And which positions are least impacted by the absence of spring football? We’ll break down those headlines in this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn...

Penn State moves one of its veteran cornerbacks to safety. Mac Hippenhammer is no longer listed on the football roster. The Lions land in the top 5 schools for the nation’s No. 1 quarterback. And Pat Freiermuth expresses zero concerns about the tight end’s role in the Lions new offense. We’ll break down those headlines in this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and...

Where does Penn State rank among the richest programs in the Big Ten? Is it possible for Micah Parsons to be even better in 2020? Chris Godwin has a decision to make with his No. 12 jersey as Tom Brady arrives in Tampa Bay. And Penn State basketball coach Pat Chambers is hopeful he can remain in Happy Valley. We’ll break down those headlines in this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/...

Penn State alum Chris Godwin emerges as a big winner in NFL free agency. Ohio State’s Ryan Day is dominating the Big Ten on the recruiting trail. There’s no need to panic over the Lions’ slow start in the 2021 recruiting class. And the Big Ten Network is airing Penn State basketball and wrestling classics. We tackle those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy fo...

Penn State AD Sandy Barbour pens a letter to fans about the coronavirus. James Franklin and his coaching staff share their top Netflix picks. Bill O’Brien takes some heat over trading star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. And former Lion Carl Nassib signs a big deal with the Las Vegas Raiders. We’ll tackle those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy an...

This week's Penn State Blitz covers the Penn State football program and the Coronavirus concerns. Bob Flounders and Greg Pickel are working remotely to cover all recruiting updates amid the coronavirus chaos. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State and James Franklin file a motion to dismiss a former player’s lawsuit. The nation’s No. 1 junior college cornerback sets an official visit date. Penn State lands a walk-on commitment from a Pennsylvania safety. And recruiting analysts predict whether the Lions will land one of their top targets. We’ll tackle those headlines coming up on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.c...