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

Penn State basketball held a media day on July 12 to give a glimpse into the new program’s progress under Mike Rhoades. Rhoades and several of his player met with the assembled media before the team held an open practice later that afternoon. BWI Insider Nate Bauer was there to take it all in and provides his insights on today’s Hoops Show.  Check out the full show wherever you get your podcasts,...

Penn State football recruiting has been quiet over the last three weeks. What's going on with the Nittany Lions recruiting efforts? Join the BWI Recruiting Show at 10 am on YouTube to find out.  Recruiting insiders Ryan Snyder and Sean Fitz join host Thomas Frank Carr to break down the last two week of Penn State recruiting news. They'll discuss a new honor for commit Cooper Cousins, the latest On...

Use our promo code at Birddogs.com/bwi Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK Penn State football starts fall camp in less than a month so today, the BWI Live Show discusses the most under-the-radar players for this coming fall. Join the Show live at 10 am on YouTube to discuss which players you think are of sneaky importance in September. Host Thomas Frank Carr, re...

We're weeks away from the start of the 2023 fall season with Penn State training camp at the end of next month. So to get you ready for the season, the BWI Live show is previewing the team by ranking the team's top position groups.  You'll also get an NIL update from insider Nate Bauer and hear about one of Penn State's newest basketball recruits. All of that, plus your questions and thoughts! Joi...

Penn State football recruiting is reaching a fever pitch heading into July. Join the BWI Live Recruiting Show today at 10 am to find out what happened this weekend and to get a preview of what's coming as the calendar flips to July.  Recruiting Insider Ryan Snyder and host Thomas Frank Carr bring you the latest news in Penn State recruiting today. They'll preview the upcoming flurry of decision da...

Penn State football hosts the last stop before fall camp on Thursday with the annual Lift For Life charity event. To preview what fans need to know about the annual lift-off to raise money for rare diseases, the BWI Live crew sits down to preview the event.  Join host Thomas Frank Carr and BWI experts Sean Fitz and Nate Bauer as they discuss the summer months of Penn State football. They'll also t...

Penn State football made it through the third official visit weekend of the year. For the first time this cycle the team took a step back in recruiting with a decommittment. We'll address that, and how things went this weekend with some top prospects on the BWI Live Recruiting Show.  Join host Thomas Frank Carr and BWI recruiting insider Sean Fitz to discuss the impression Penn State made on its t...

Penn State football opened the doors of the Lasch Building a week ago and spent several hours talking with the media during the middle of the summer period. Blue White Illustrated was on hand and is here to discuss their conversations with the Penn State coaches.  Today on the BWI Live Show, host Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor Nate Bauer will chat about their conversations with the staff. Bau...

It was another busy weekend for Penn State football recruiting, with several events happening over a three-day period. Penn State's second official visit weekend kicked off on Friday, followed by another prospect camp on Sunday.  Who stood out from those events? What are the important details to know? We're breaking it all down on the BWI Live Recruiting Show today at 10 am on YouTube.  Join host...

Penn State fans got a surprise last month when unheralded quarterback from Ohio, Ethan Grunkemeyer, committed to the Nittany Lions a day before he was named the MVP of the Elite 11 regional in State College. The three-star quarterback is a late riser in the Class of 2024.  Today, the host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, talks with Grunkemeyer’s quarterback coach, Brad Maendler. Maendl...

Penn State football had a successful first weekend of June recruiting, nabbing three commits on Sunday. Can they keep that hot streak up? The BWI Live Recruiting Show discusses that topic and previews which players are coming up for visits.  Host Thomas Frank Carr and recruiting insider Ryan Snyder discuss the most important names coming to campus this weekend and their potential impact on the Cla...

Penn State football is in offseason mode but that doesn't mean the team isn't preparing for the 2023 season. Today the BWI Live show tackles the team's summer work from several angles. First, Nate Bauer shares his insights into what head coach James Franklin thinks of the Big Ten competition model, the defensive line's progress this summer, and gives a basketball update.  Next, you'll hear from an...

Penn State football recruiting had a jam-packed Sunday to kick off the official visit season. The team secured three more recruits for the Class of 2024 and hosted its first prospect camp of the summer in the same day. We'll cover all of that today on the BWI Live Recruiting Show.  Host Thomas Frank Carr and recruiting insider Ryan Snyder discuss the impact of Penn State's latest surge of commitme...

Penn State football opens up official visit season today with an impressive list of players to start. Today on the BWI Live: Recruiting Show, host Thomas Frank Carr and recruiting insider Ryan Snyder discuss the list of names and the storylines surrounding this weekend.  The duo discusses the top target making a late decision to join the list this week, expanding to the defensive line room, and th...

Penn State football has been very good under head coach James Franklin. But is this a legacy year for the program? Today on the BWI Live Show, host Thomas Frank Carr poses that question to experts Sean Fitz and Nate Bauer. With the end of the four-team college football playoff formation, does the team need to make the playoff before the field expands?  The trio will discuss head coach James Frankl...

Penn State football updated the spring roster this week with the addition of several key contributors from the Class of 2023 and the transfer portal arriving on campus. The BWI Live show will break down the recent update, and discuss other Penn State sports news and notes of the week.  Host Thomas Frank Carr and experts Sean Fitz and Nate Bauer will also take your question during the BWI Mailbag t...

Penn State Class of 2024 commits dominated the Elite 11 regional in State College on Sunday, and Blue White Illustrated was there to see the action. Today on the BWI Live Recruiting Show, Sean Fitz, Ryan Snyder, and Thomas Frank Carr discuss what they observed at the State College High School football field when the Elite 11 Regional passing camp came to Happy Valley.  The trio will discuss recent...

Penn State athletics made several major announcements over the last two weeks, mostly involving the state of program facilities. At the beginning of the month, the Penn State Board of Trustees approved several major construction projects, including a $700-million renovation to Beaver Stadium.  Today on the BWI Live show Nate Bauer and host Thomas Frank Carr discuss the future of Penn State athleti...

The 2023 Under Armour Regional camp came to Baltimore on Sunday, and Blue-White Illustrated was there to see the region's top recruits compete. Today on the BWI Live Recruiting Show, Sean Fitz, Ryan Snyder, and host Thomas Frank Carr will discuss how Penn State's top targets performed at the event.  They'll also preview the next important camp coming to the region this weekend and any other releva...

Penn State football heads into the summer ready to make progress before the start of the 2023 football season. The team, led by quarterbacks Drew Allar and Beau Pribula, will need to work on its own to improve crucial areas before then. So, with the transfer portal closed and most additions made, which groups are the strongest heading into this time?  That's what the BWI Live show tackles today. H...

Penn State recruiting prepares for a busy summer on the BWI Daily Recruiting Show today. The Nittany Lions are out across the country scouting players in the Class of 2024 and beyond. It's also a transition period for the Penn State roster with graduation this past weekend. When do the rest of the Class of 2023 players pack their bags for Happy Valley?  Recruiting insiders Sean Fitz and Ryan Snyde...

Penn State football is in offseason mode, but that doesn't mean the news stops. Today on the BWI Live show, reporter Greg Pickel and host Thomas Frank Carr discuss the most recent news from the transfer portal and more.  They'll also discuss Penn State wrestling with Pickel, who is Blue White Illustrated's wrestling beat writer. He'll discuss the team's recent commitment and what happened at the U...

Penn State football picked up another recruit from Wisconsin on Friday when four-star running back Corey Smith committed to the program. With 13 players in the class, the BWI Live: Recruiting Show will reset the class and see what the Penn State coaching staff has accomplished with a half-full class. Host Thomas Frank Carr and industry insider Sean Fitz break that down and more.  Also, stay tuned...

Only one more day remains before the 2023 NFL Draft. Penn State's NFL-bound hopefuls will find out their fate over the next three days of draft selection in Kansas City. Today on the BWI Live Show, Thomas Frank Carr and Greg Pickel will predict where Penn State's top-seven players in this cycle will go by round and pick.  They'll also discuss the latest news in Penn State sports, including Storm D...

Penn State football recruiting is on a run, and commits are coming in hard and fast. Today on the Blue White Illustrated Recruiting Show, the leading industry insiders, Sean Fitz, and Ryan Snyder, discuss what's happening with host Thomas Frank Carr. They'll break down Penn State's surprise commitment from Monday morning, what's to come with other top targets and more.  Subscribe to Blue White Ill...