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Each week, the Centre Daily Times' Penn State beat writer Jon Sauber and sports reporter Kyle J. Andrews discuss everything Nittany Lions.

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    • Apr 4, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 38 EPISODES


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    The Lions' Lair: Spring ball and Penn State's Pro Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 46:33


    Jon Sauber and Noah Riffe discuss Penn State football's Pro Day, and preview spring ball, including players and storylines to watch, along with positions of need for the Nittany Lions. Tyrant Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ‘The Lions' Lair': Previewing the NCAA Wrestling Championships and the men's NCAA Tournament

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 35:18


    Jon Sauber discusses how he expects Penn State wrestling to perform at the 2022 NCAA Wrestling Championships, including how each wrestler will finish and who will win the team race. Then he discusses the NCAA Tournament and how Penn State men's basketball can get back into the field next season. Tyrant Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ‘The Lions' Lair': Penn State at the NFL Combine and previewing the Big Ten Tournament

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 47:16


    Jon Sauber and Noah Riffe are joined by PennLive's Daniel Gallen to discuss Penn State's winners and losers from the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine. Then they discuss the 2022 Big Ten men's basketball tournament and how Penn State and first-year head coach Micah Shrewsberry's team will perform as the conference's No. 11 seed. Tyrant Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ‘The Lions' Lair': A deep dive into Jalen Pickett and a preview of Penn State wrestling's postseason

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 29:57


    Jon Sauber and Noah Riffe discuss Penn State men's basketball's final stretch of games, and do a deep dive on senior guard Jalen Pickett. They go over Sauber's profile on the Penn State guard, including an inside look into what was left on the cutting room floor for the story. Then they wrap up by discussing Penn State wrestling's seeds at this weekend's Big Ten Wrestling Championships. Tyrant Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ‘The Lions' Lair': Why the future is bright for Penn State men's basketball

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 32:18


    Jon Sauber and Noah Riffe discuss Penn State men's basketball's loss to Maryland. Then they dive into why the future is bright for the program under head coach Micah Shrewsberry while discussing the legacy John Harrar will leave behind. They follow that by discussing Penn State wrestling's win over Rider and Brady Berge's move to 157 pounds. Tyrant Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ‘The Lions' Lair': Breaking down Penn State men's basketball's recent stretch

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 33:23


    Jon Sauber and Noah Riffe discuss Penn State men's basketball recent stretch of games, including the program's three-game losing streak and ongoing two-game win streak. Then they tap into how impactful senior guards Sam Sessoms and Jalen Pickett have been for the offense this season. Tyrant Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ‘The Lions' Lair': Penn State football's signing day presser, Penn State wrestling and men's basketball

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 39:28


    Jon Sauber and Noah Riffe discuss Penn State head football coach James Franklin's National Signing Day press conference, including his comments on the team's quarterback situation and first impressions of new special teams coordinator Stacy Collins. Then they dive into Penn State men's basketball's double overtime win over Iowa and the upcoming matchup with Wisconsin before closing with some Penn State wrestling talk with thoughts on its win over the Hawkeyes on the road. Tyrant Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ‘The Lions' Lair': State of Penn State men's basketball and previewing Penn State wrestling vs. Iowa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 42:47


    Jon Sauber and Noah Riffe discuss Penn State men's basketball's three game losing streak, the state of the program and how the program should remember the 2019-2020 team. Then, they preview Penn State wrestling's dual with Iowa Friday night, including bouts to watch and long-term implications of the matchup. Tyrant Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ‘The Lions' Lair': Penn State football's defense and how it can change under Manny Diaz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2022 39:49


    Jon Sauber and Noah Riffe discuss Penn State football's defense in the 2021 season and moving forward under new defensive coordinator Manny Diaz, including how the unit could look different in 2022. Then, they talk about the Penn State men's basketball team's stretch of three straight road games and how Seth Lundy's availability will affect the team. Tyrant Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ‘The Lions' Lair': Examining Penn State football's offense and Penn State men's basketball's stretch of play

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 54:17


    Jon Sauber and Kyle J. Andrews discuss Penn State football's offense from the 2021 season, including a discussion of Mike Yurcich's first year as offensive coordinator, where the unit must improve and the quarterback situation. Then they discuss the Penn State men's basketball team, including its wins over Northwestern and Rutgers. Tyrant Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ‘The Lions' Lair': Recapping the Outback Bowl and what went wrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 31:25


    Jon Sauber and Kyle J. Andrews discuss Penn State football's 24-10 loss to the No. 21 Arkansas Razorbacks in the Outback Bowl and what happened to the Nittany Lions in their 7-6 2021 season. Then, they discuss the Penn State men's basketball team and its trajectory under new Penn State head coach Micah Shrewsberry. Tyrant Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ‘The Lions' Lair': Previewing the Outback Bowl and the opt outs at Penn State

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 29:17


    Jon Sauber and Kyle J. Andrews discuss Penn State football's Outback Bowl matchup with the No. 21 Arkansas Razorbacks. They dig into what there is to learn about the team in the game, players who could step up, how the team will fare with its opt outs from the game, and more. Tyrant Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    ‘The Lions' Lair': Analyzing Penn State's 2022 recruiting class and new DC Manny Diaz

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 44:07


    Jon Sauber and Kyle J. Andrews discuss Penn State football's 2022 recruiting class, including the potential impact of players like five-star quarterback Drew Allar, five-star running back Nicholas Singleton, four-star defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton and more. Then they dive into new defensive coordinator Manny Diaz and the impact he could have on the program. Tyrant Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    The Lions' Lair: Penn State's loss to Michigan State and what comes next

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2021 26:47


    Jon Sauber and Kyle J. Andrews discuss Penn State football's 30-27 loss to Michigan State and then what the loss of Brent Pry to Virginia Tech will mean for the program moving forward. Tyrant Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    ‘The Lions' Lair': James Franklin's contract extension and how it affects Penn State football

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2021 34:05


    Jon Sauber and Kyle J. Andrews discuss Penn State head football coach James Franklin's 10-year contract extension with the program, including what it means to the university's commitment to football and how it can impact the team moving forward. Then they discuss the team's 28-0 shutout win over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the upcoming matchup with the Michigan State Spartans. Tyrant Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    ‘The Lions' Lair': Penn State football's offensive struggles and men's basketball's start to the season

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 45:01


    Jon Sauber and Kyle J. Andrews discuss Penn State football's offensive struggles, the team's loss to Michigan and expectations for the program moving forward. Then, Sauber and producer Noah Riffe discuss Penn State men's basketball and the team's 1-1 start to the season. Tyrant Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    ‘The Lions' Lair': Penn State football's upcoming matchup with Michigan and a men's basketball preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 43:12


    Jon Sauber and Kyle J. Andrews discuss Penn State football's win over Maryland and upcoming matchup with the Michigan Wolverines. Then, Sauber and Noah Riffe dive into Penn State men's basketball and what to expect in the upcoming season. Tyrant Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    ‘The Lions' Lair': Big picture thoughts after Penn State's loss to Ohio State

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 40:58


    Jon Sauber and Kyle J. Andrews discuss what Penn State's narrow loss to Ohio State says about where the program stands nationally, what went right for the Nittany Lions against the Buckeyes and what to look for in the team's matchup with Maryland. Then, producer Noah Riffe joins to discuss Penn State men's soccer's postseason outlook. Tyrant Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    ‘The Lions' Lair': Penn State's devastating loss to Illinois and the upcoming game against Ohio State

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 35:58


    Jon Sauber and Kyle J. Andrews discuss Penn State's second straight loss at the hands of the Illinois Fighting Illini. Then, they discuss Sean Clifford's status and how the Nittany Lions may fare against the Ohio State Buckeyes this Saturday on the road in Columbus. Tyrant Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    ‘The Lions' Lair': Penn State's loss to Iowa, the QB situation and College Football Playoff chances moving forward

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 38:59


    Jon Sauber and Kyle J. Andrews discuss Penn State's first loss of the year against the Iowa Hawkeyes, including the quarterback situation during the game after Sean Clifford's injury and the Iowa fans booing the Nittany Lions when they were injured. Then, they discuss what the team could do at quarterback moving forward, how the loss to Iowa affects their season goals and what the team must do to make the College Football Playoff. Tyrant Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    The Lions' Lair: Reviewing Indiana and how Penn State stacks up with Iowa

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 36:36


    Jon Sauber and Kyle J. Andrews discuss Penn State's shutout victory over the Indiana Hoosiers, including what they saw in the Penn State running game. Then, they discuss the No. 4 Nittany Lions' upcoming top-5 matchup with the No. 3 Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Tyrant Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    The Lions' Lair: Penn State's matchup with Indiana and concerns over the running game

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 40:51


    Jon Sauber and Kyle J. Andrews discuss Penn State's win over Villanova, including the team's inability to run the ball with success against the FCS opponent. Then they jump into discussion about the team's upcoming game against Indiana and how the Nittany Lions match up with Michael Penix Jr. and the Hoosiers. Tyrant Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    The Lions' Lair: PSU's White Out win, game against Villanova and how the trajectory has changed with a 3-0 start

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 54:09


    Jon Sauber and Kyle J. Andrews dive into Penn State's White Out victory over the Auburn Tigers. Then, they touch on the team's upcoming game against Villanova, how its trajectory for the season has changed and its chances of making the College Football Playoff. Tyrant Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    The Lions' Lair: Franklin to USC rumors, 44-13 win over Ball State and the White Out vs. Auburn

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 30:08


    Jon Sauber and Kyle J. Andrews break down the Franklin to USC rumors, Penn State football's 44-13 win over Ball State and the Nittany Lions' upcoming matchup with the Auburn Tigers in the annual White Out game. Tyrant Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    The Lions' Lair: Penn State's win over Wisconsin and Looking ahead at Ball State with Robby General of The Star Press

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 42:36


    Jon Sauber and Kyle J. Andrews break down how Penn State came out of Madison with an upset victory in the team's season opener. Then, Ball State beat reporter Robby General of The Star Press joins Jon to discuss this weekend's matchup. Tyrant Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    The Lions' Lair: What to expect in Penn State football's season opener against Wisconsin

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 50:17


    Jon Sauber and Kyle J. Andrews break down Penn State football's season opener against the Wisconsin Badgers, including how the game could play out when either team has the ball. They also discussed the Nittany Lions' plans at left guard, linebacker and quarterback. Then they make their predictions for the outcome of the game. Tyrant Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    The Lions' Lair: The Alliance and Predicting where Penn State finishes in the Big Ten

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 42:34


    Jon Sauber and Kyle J. Andrews share their thoughts on the alliance between the ACC, Big Ten and Pac-12. Then they talk about Penn State's standing in the Big Ten this season and beyond while making their choices to get to the Big Ten title game. Tyrant Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    The Lions' Lair: Bold predictions and projecting statistical leaders

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 44:06


    Jon Sauber and Kyle J. Andrews discuss Penn State's ranking in the AP Top 25 poll, then they make their bold predictions ahead of the 2021 football season and reveal their choices for the team's statistical leaders this year. Tyrant Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    The Lions' Lair: Breaking down the Penn State defense and Adisa Isaac's injury ramifications

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 38:52


    Jon Sauber and Kyle J. Andrews break down the impact of Adisa Isaac's potential season-ending injury and the rest of the defense. They discuss how it will impact the team's personnel and how Brent Pry can scheme up the defense to compensate for Isaac's absence. Then they dive into the rest of the defense and their impressions from Penn State Media Day and the first open practice session of the year. Tyrant Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    The Lions' Lair: 2022 football recruit Dani Dennis-Sutton discusses his recruitment and preparation for Penn State

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 33:35


    Host Kyle J. Andrews interviews 2022 Penn State football recruit Dani Dennis-Sutton and discusses his life off the field, his preparation for college and why he chose the NIttany Lions. Tyrant Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    The Lions' Lair: Breaking down Penn State's offense and Big Ten Media Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 36:59


    Jon Sauber and Kyle J. Andrews discuss Penn State football's offense and their impressions from Big Ten Media Days. Tyrant Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    The Lions' Lair: Breaking down Penn State's back seven and potential conference realignment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 43:47


    Jon Sauber and Kyle J. Andrews dive into Penn State's linebackers and secondary to close out the depth chart breakdown positions. Then, they enjoy some speculation and fun outcomes that could happen with conference realignment. Tyrant Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    The Lions' Lair: Breaking down Penn State's defensive line and Lonnie White Jr.'s decision

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 44:33


    Jon Sauber and Kyle J. Andrews discuss Penn State football's defensive line heading into the 2021 season and break down the decision that lies ahead for PSU signee Lonnie White Jr., who was taken No. 64 overall in the 2021 MLB Draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Then they close out by discussing the Penn State baseball players taken in the draft. Tyrant Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    The Lions' Lair: Breaking down Penn State football's offensive line and a big recruiting weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 52:32


    Jon Sauber and Kyle J. Andrews discuss Penn State football's offensive line, six commits over the weekend and the impact of NIL one week in. Tyrant Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    The Lions' Lair: Breaking down Penn State football's wide receivers and tight ends

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 36:37


    Jon Sauber and Kyle J. Andrews discuss Penn State's depth at wide receiver and tight end. Then they briefly discuss the new name, image and likeness rules in the NCAA. Tyrant Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    The Lions' Lair: Breaking down Penn State football's quarterbacks and running backs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 47:43


    Jon Sauber and Kyle J. Andrews discuss Penn State football's potential backfield tandems, including Sean Clifford and the possible starting running backs. Then they discuss how playoff expansion would impact the Nittany Lions. Tyrant Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    The Lions' Lair: Micah Shrewsberry on Penn State men's basketball

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 52:17


    Penn State men's basketball head coach Micah Shrewsberry joins the show to discuss his Nittany Lions. Then, hosts Jon Sauber and Kyle J. Andrews discuss the interview and the state of basketball at Penn State. Tyrant Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    The Lions' Lair: What's to come

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 0:50


    Jon Sauber and Kyle J. Andrews tell you what you can expect from The Lions' Lair.

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