Podcast appearances and mentions of James Franklin

Late Kick Live Ep. 290 includes Josh Pate taking a look at some of the latest fall camp buzz from across the nation. In the SEC we see UGA looking to develop depth at WR while being dealt another injury blow at the position. Alabama's biggest question is OL. How did the Tide look on the offensive front Saturday? What are we hearing regarding the Ole Miss and Auburn QB battles? Around the rest of the country, Clemson was dealt some potentially significant injury news Saturday as was Notre Dame the day before. How is the Texas QB battle shaping up after the first scrimmage for the Horns? We also take a look at the growing optimism around FSU. Recruiting has been red hot lately for both LSU and Florida. Hear Josh discuss how quickly Brian Kelly and Billy Napier have adjusted to SEC recruiting. James Franklin and Penn State have added another QB commitment as well. All that plus the debut of the JP Poll for the 2022 season, added best bets on the Ramen Noodle Express, and a dive into the Late Kick inbox. Follow Josh on Twitter: @LateKickJosh Follow Josh on Instagram: @LateKickJosh Follow Josh on TikTok: @LateKickJosh Have a question for Josh? Email the show! Follow or Subscribe to The Late Kick with Josh Pate on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to the Late Kick YouTube Channel! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dirty Poll preseason countdown moves to #17 where the Penn State Nittany Lions check in. Ben Jones of StateCollege.com returns to show with a break down on James Franklin's team this season.

Penn State football held an open practice on Wednesday night before head coach James Franklin and several members of the team and staff spoke with the media afterward. Today on the BWI Daily Edition, host Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor Nate Bauer discuss what they saw and heard last night before opening the BWI Daily mailbag and answer questions from fans.  Bauer and T-Frank start by offering their impressions of practice and what Franklin said when speaking to media members after practice. Bauer points to the young players and their development so far. He comments on Franklin's assertion that the group collectively "hit a wall" in installation this week. T-Frank picks up on that thread and points to the Nittany Lion's Week one matchup with Purdue and how important it is for the team to be ready early in the season.  Meanwhile, T-Frank focused on the players returning from injury and how they are progressing in the second week of camp. He observed defensive linemen PJ Mustipher and Adisa Isaac going through drills and gives his feedback. Next, they discuss Bauer's conversation with Ji'Ayir Brown and how the senior safety discussed his fellow teammates in the secondary. Does he see each of them progressing in the necessary areas? And does Bauer believe that to be the case if he does?  After wrapping up with some final thoughts, the pair moves on to the mailbag portion of the show. The first question deals with Penn State's other freshman running back. How much are fans or media overlooking four-star freshman Kaytron Allen? Bauer rejects the notion that Blue White Illustrated has overlooked Allen but details what he's heard that indicates the question is correct in spirit.  They also take on the interior of the offensive line and the position battle between Hunter Nourzad and Sal Wormley. Who is the starter? Which players are trying to get snaps where? T-Frank pushes the conversation past Wormely and Nourzad to include center Juice Scruggs and left guard Landon Tengwall.  Bauer and T-Frank also discuss the intricacies of the new Big Ten media right deal from both a football and basketball perspective. Does college basketball in the Big Ten take a hit with the move away from ESPN? T-Frank wonders aloud how television stations that don't have four of five dedicated channels like ESPN will broadcast games. He speculates that streaming could be a future but Bauer points to the reality of the situation.  Next, they tackle the new deal from a football angle. What happens to the White Out now that Fox has the rights to marquee games? Fox's plan of playing big games at noon ruins the atmosphere of one of the iconic scenes in sports. Bauer has a strong opinion on the type of question asked, while T-Frank enjoys a moment speculating.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Dustin Hockensmith looks at what came out of Penn State's media day as it relates to the Lions' defense, from the middle linebacker job to the pass rush and secondary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Dustin Hockensmith looks at what came out of Penn State's media day as it relates to the Lions' offense, from the offensive line to depth at wide receiver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a new episode of Land-Grant Holy Land's I-70 podcast. On this show we talk all things Big Ten football and basketball. After every week of action, we will get you caught up on all the conference's games and look ahead at the matchups, storylines, and players that you should be paying attention to in the next week. My name is Jordan Williams, and I am joined by my co-host Dante Morgan. We are a few weeks away from the 2022-2023 football season, so it is time to switch gears from talking season and dive in headfirst into real football content. What better way to start football season then ranking teams and picking games? In our season preview we rank the Big Ten into four tiers, the non-bowl tier, the low-bowl tier, the NY6 bowl tier and the contender's tier. We also predict records and finishes for all fourteen teams leading to 168 games picked. In this episode we discuss the three or four teams, depending on who you ask, that will make lower ranked bowl games. Jordan believes that Mike Locksley, an overall bad coach, will stumble into back-to-back bowl games on the shoulders of his talented quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa and his pass catchers Rakim Jarrett and Dontay Demus Jr. While Dante disagrees, they both agree that after a shocking 5-7 season the Fighting Illini will reach six wins and make it to a bowl game in the second year under Bret Bielema. There may be a ceiling to what Illinois can be in the Big Ten but behind Chase Brown and Josh McCray they will be a tough team to face. While Maryland and Illinois may be happy about being placed in this tier the same cannot be said for the next two teams. After winning the Big Ten West and facing Michigan in the championship game Iowa takes a step back. Their defense will be good as always but with some losses on offense and without a change on the offensive staff this team should lose more games than last year. Penn State makes the final team in this tier. Their ceiling will remain limited with Sean Clifford as their starting quarterback. They should have a renewed James Franklin but losing Jahan Dotson, Jaquan Brisker, and Brent Pry will be tough to deal with. This team should be better in the future but with a tough schedule will not contend for the Big Ten East crown. In their weekly pit stop Dante gives a shout out to the Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell new contract extension. Jordan expresses anger about the Deshaun Watson suspension and the overall process. Connect with us on Twitter: Jordan: @JordanW330 Dante: @DanteM10216 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

08-08-22 Hour 2: Steve shares hilarious story on how "Chop" Robinson got his name, and James Franklin covers questions regarding the upcoming season.

PennLive's Dustin Hockensmith looks at Penn State coach James Franklin's most recent comments on his program, which kicked off preseason camp this week.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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=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: https://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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

College Football question:  Who is a better coach, Former Florida Gator head coach Dan Mullen, or Penn State Football Coach James Franklin?  ALSO, Brent Venables sounding off about Recruiting commitments, Ohio State recruiting staff organization under Coach Ryan Day, Alabama Football Recruiting with Nick Saban and MORE! SQUARES FOR OHIO STATE vs. NOTRE DAME: $100 per Square $500 Winners at 1st and 3rd Quarter $1,000 Winner at Halftime $3,000 Winner on the FINAL SCORE Venmo $100 per Square now to reserve your square: https://account.venmo.com/u/cameronmedia VIP Subscribers: http://www.patreon.com/menace2sports - Custom RSS Feed (Straight to your phone – No iTunes or Spotify) - Exclusive Content, Shows and Videos - Exclusive Call-In Ability for Live Shows - Starting at $5 a month! For the FULL Landscape of College Football, tune in: http://www.menace2sports.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menace2sports-with-zach-smith/id1464558838 Follow our show on social media: . Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menace2sports Twitter: https://twitter.com/Menace2Sports Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menace2sports/ Undisputed Best Sports Handicapping Tool in the WORLD: http://www.patreon.com/menace2picks

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the second show from Big Ten Media Days, RJ Young speaks with Ohio State QB CJ Stroud and head coach Ryan Day, Penn State's Sean Clifford and James Franklin, Wisconsin's Graham Mertz and Paul Chryst, and more. RJ and CJ Stroud have a great conversation about his mom, how he stays motivated, and how he ended up being a Buckeye. Then, RJ chats with Ohio State head coach Ryan Day about WR coach Brian Hartline, and asks Day what he thinks about USC and UCLA joining the Big Ten. RJ also speaks with QBs Sean Clifford, Payton Thorne, Graham Mertz and others about the upcoming 2022 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders discuss the key moments from Penn State's appearance at Big Ten Media Days on this episode of the Blue-White Breakdown. James Franklin and veterans PJ Mustipher, Ji'Ayir Brown and Sean Clifford had some interesting things to say in Indianapolis. Plus, Bob and Dave go over new PSU AD Pat Kraft's press conference with the media at Lucas Oil Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Friday edition of the show, Aaron explains why we actually learned a lot about Big Ten Media Days, including the confident Michigan Wolverines, James Franklin speaking his mind and Kevin Warren being full of-you-know what. Then he welcomes in 10-year NBA vet Rafer Alston to talk about the And1 MixTape Tour and a new documentary and wraps with "Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong." Here's a full rundown of the show: What we learned at Big Ten Media Days (3:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing Big Ten Media Days takeaways. He explains why the event proved Kevin Warren is full of it, and why he doesn't buy any expansion rumors. Also, confident Jim Harbaugh, swaggy James Franklin and why Scott Frost saying nothing, meant everything. Rafer Alston joins the show (24:00): Next up, Aaron welcomes on 10-year NBA vet Rafer Alston to the show to discuss the new Showtime documentary "Point Gods." The guys discuss growing up in New York, playing for Jerry Tarkanian, the And1 Mixtape tour and more. Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong (57:00): Finally, Aaron wraps with America's favorite segment - Where Aaron Was Right, Where Aaron Was Wrong. Among the topics include SEC football projections, LIV Golf, Jeremy Pruitt, John Calipari's recruiting and more. Today's episode is brought to you by DraftKings Sports Book - bet $5 on any UFC 277 fight and automatically win $100 in free bets thanks to DraftKings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 60 of PAYDIRT, Matt and Tom are joined by former Penn State quarterback Tommy Stevens! The guys discuss Tommy's rollercoaster recruitment, his experiences as a Nittany Lion, plus his relationships with James Franklin, Ricky Rahne and Joe Moorhead. Stevens shares the full story behind his transfer to Mississippi State, his chances in the NFL, and his opportunity now with the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL. Visit bleav.com/podcast-show/paydirt-a-penn-state-football-show/ for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episodes of the podcast premiere on Wednesday mornings. Don't forget to subscribe, comment, and like us! PAYDIRT is now syndicated on ESPN State College! Visit www.foreverstatecollege.com to learn more. The show airs on Thursdays from 3pm-4pm EST until the Penn State football regular season begins. The show will still become available in podcast form on Wednesdays on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you get your podcasts!   (Stock Music provided by ikoliks, from Pond5) #weare #pennstate #collegefootball   For more information on Funk Brewing, visit funkbrewing.com For more information on BetOnline, visit betonline.ag For more information on Official PAYDIRT merchandise, visit https://shop.bleav.com/?_search=paydirt Visit MaestrosClassic.com and use the promo code PAYDIRT15 at checkout for 15% off your order! Visit SmackApparel.com and use the promo code PAYDIRT at checkout for 10% off your order!

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pat Narduzzi popped off that his Pitt Panthers would win the B1G every year, beating the likes of The Ohio State Buckeyes, Jim Harbaugh's Michigan Wolverines, the Penn State Nittany Lions and James Franklin... amongst others.  How would a Pitt team without Kenny Pickett and Jordan Addison fair against Coach Ryan Day and his OSU Football team? For the FULL Landscape of College Football, tune in: http://www.menace2sports.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menace2sports-with-zach-smith/id1464558838 VIP Subscribers: http://www.patreon.com/menace2sports - Custom RSS Feed (Straight to your phone – No iTunes or Spotify) - Exclusive Content, Shows and Videos - Exclusive Call-In Ability for Live Shows - Starting at $5 a month! Follow our show on social media: . Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menace2sports Twitter: https://twitter.com/Menace2Sports Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menace2sports/ Undisputed Best Sports Handicapping Tool in the WORLD: http://www.patreon.com/menace2picks

Late Kick Live Ep. 278 features Josh Pate discussing Nick Saban's recent comments about the direction of College Football and how conference realignment will negatively impact the competitive balance in the sport. We also break down the updated Blue Chip Ratio with a look at historically dependable metrics that determine which teams are capable of winning a national title based on their roster and recruiting. The bold prediction segment also returns with the wildest takes Pate State has to offer including UGA's defense being statistically better than 2021, Wisconsin becoming the first team from the Big Ten east to win the conference title, UCLA playing in the Pac12 Championship Game, North Carolina fulfilling on their immense 2021 hype one year later, and James Franklin facing questions after an average Penn State finish. Josh also dives into the Late Kick mailbag for another spicy Q&A segment including a look back at the AP Poll era. Was voting for a national champ really so bad? Plus, where has all the UGA hype gone? Follow Josh on Twitter: @LateKickJosh Follow Josh on Instagram: @LateKickJosh Follow Josh on TikTok: @LateKickJosh Have a question for Josh? Email the show! Follow or Subscribe to The Late Kick with Josh Pate on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to the Late Kick YouTube Channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN's Heather Dinich joins PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders for a lively discussion on where college football expansion is headed. Dinich, a former PSU football beat reporter for the Centre Daily Times, also discusses her time on the Lions' beat and gives her thoughts on the future of the Big Ten on this episode of the Blue-White Breakdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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=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 land a top-ten class in 2023? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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=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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Penn State football program is coming off back-to-back seasons with 4-5 records in Big Ten play. And while the weird COVID season and some key injuries can help explain some of that away, this is still shaping up to be a very big season for James Franklin and his program.So can the Nittany Lions get things back on track in 2022?Donnie Collins, the Penn State beat writer for the Scranton Times-Tribune, joins host Tom Orr for a deep dive on everything you need to know about PSU. - How is the program feeling about having to host Minnesota for its Whiteout instead of Ohio State?- With long-time starter Sean Clifford back, but three talented backups behind him, who will be the quarterback by the time they host the Buckeyes?- Why can't Penn State ever seem to field a good offensive line? Will they finallly be better this fall?- With only four players considered starters back, are they starting over on defense under new defensive coordinator Manny Diaz?- Will the Lions challenge for a College Football Playoff berth, a New Year's Day bowl game, or fall short of that this fall?

On today's episode from the PSFCA Virtual Clinic, Head Coach at Penn State shares how they approach developing the Nittany Lion Quarterbacks. Shownotes: Quotes and messages His background as a QB Coach QB job responsibility John Wooden What he looks for in a QB QB goals and objectives Vince Lombardi Training the quarterback Bill Gates Link to entire talk available on the PSFCA Channel on CoachTube: https://bit.ly/3I0ifQp QB Coach Playlist: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/qb-coaches Learn about the CoachTube Ambassador Program: https://bit.ly/39ZS3sP

In this episode of the Blue-White Breakdown, David Jones talks to longtime Ohio State beat writer Tim May of On3.com's Lettermen Row about astounding NIL deals, the image of James Franklin, and how PSU can catch OSU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The week, the whole crew is on the pod to discuss the Joey Baker transfer and men's basketball roster outlook before delving into our Big Ten football coach hot seat rankings. Other topics include: breakfast encounters with James Franklin, college basketball becoming more center-dominated because of the value NBA places on big men, conference schedule draws for men's and women's hoops, and holy hell have coach contract extensions gotten out of control. PointsBet is my go-to sportsbook. You too can use (or fade) our bowl picks and take advantage of features like booster odds, same-game parlays, and name a bet. Use promo code BUCKETPROB when signing up for the PointsBet app to get your first deposit MATCHED for up to $1,000 in free bets. Double your betting potential with promo code BUCKETPROB. Use promo code BUCKETPROBLEM for 15% off your first order at homefieldapparel.com, your home for the best, softest, retro logo-est, dunking mascot-est, most fashionable licensed collegiate gear you can imagine. Yes, they have Michigan—and Slippery Rock. Sign up for the newsletter and the bonus podcast at www.thebucketproblem.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

That is the question we must ask ourselves every year, and this year is no different. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luke Wyatt was a 40-year employee of Vanderbilt athletics and remains exceptionally well-connected within the athletic department and the school. Luke assesses Vanderbilt's facilities commitment and behind-the-scenes support and opines on whether it's adequate, and talks about the impact chancellor Daniel Diermeier has had on athletics and on changing the culture. Luke gives his opinions on the job several coaches are doing (including football coach Clark Lea), on what would have happened had James Franklin stayed at Vanderbilt, where things went wrong with Bryce Drew and much, much more.

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.com Download 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cover 3 crew answers listener questions on Michigan, Penn State and Clemson. First, with reports that the NCAA has visited Miami to look into NIL, is there any threat of the Hurricanes, or any other programs, facing penalties (2:00)? Then it's on to the Big Ol Bag of Mail, starting with the biggest offseason move that wasn't a coach or a quarterback (14:15) and wondering whether Michigan needs to turn the starting QB job over to J.J. McCarthy (24:00). Plus, after two disappointing seasons how much pressure is James Franklin facing to win big at Penn State (34:00), is Dabo Swinney going down a Mark Dantonio path (41:45) and highlighting our favorite Group of Five conferences and teams that will contend for the New Year's Six (47:30).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tyler Donohue is back to close out the week on the Lions247 Podcast! On today's episode, 2022 OL Signee Vega Ioane joins Tyler Donohue to break down what his recruitment was like and his excitement about getting to campus as a freshman next week! Tyler Calvaruso also joins the show to preview a BIG official visit weekend for James Franklin and Penn State! Follow the guys on Twitter: @TDsTake @Lance_G11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest installment of the Collegian Football Podcast, co-hosts Max Ralph and Seth Engle discuss the latest news from coach James Franklin regarding NIL deals and recruiting strategies. Engle and Ralph also touch base on how college football's market is changing and is now evolving to be controlled by fans. The duo also reports on player performances during summer practices, as well as discuss their expectations for players in the upcoming fall season.

In this episode, Jarrod Prugar and Cory Giger discuss the level of support James Franklin has at Penn State and the level of support he actually needs to get what he wants accomplished to come to fruition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Bob Flounders and Dustin Hockensmith look back at Penn State coach James Franklin's Wednesday media availability and what he had to say about the state of college football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 51 of PAYDIRT, Matt and Tom have a bonus edition of the podcast. In lieu of Penn State head coach James Franklin's heated exchange with the media earlier this week regarding NIL and fundraising, the guys have a full reaction and breakdown of his comments. Visit bleav.com/podcast-show/paydirt-a-penn-state-football-show/ for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episodes of the podcast premiere on Wednesday mornings. Don't forget to subscribe, comment, and like us! PAYDIRT is now syndicated on ESPN State College! Visit foreverstatecollege.com to learn more. The show airs on Thursdays from 3pm-4pm EST until the Penn State football regular season begins. The show will still become available in podcast form on Wednesdays on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you get your podcasts!   (Stock Music provided by ikoliks, from Pond5) #weare #pennstate #collegefootball   For more information on Funk Brewing, visit funkbrewing.com For more information on BetOnline, visit betonline.ag For more information on Official PAYDIRT merchandise, visit shop.bleav.com/product/paydirt-mcgloin-tee/

Bruce Feldman welcomes Max Olson to the show! Star QBs are starting to be seen with luxury vehicles thanks to NIL money. Quinn Ewers, who has never started a game for Texas, is currently driving an Aston Martin. The modern college football QB is one of the most interesting positions in all of sports thanks to the transfer portal and NIL. Ryan Day said Ohio State needs a 13 million dollar NIL budget. Penn State's James Franklin said the real number to be competitive is higher. Is this good for the game? Max gives the three most impactful players that came out of the portal this offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 #NittanyLions 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 2 - Steve has no problem with owners having multiple franchises, and On3.com's Nate Bauer says James Franklin's recent NIL comments have been the most 'direct.'

On3.com's Nate Bauer says James Franklin's NIL comments today has been the most ‘direct' he's been on the subject.

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=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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 #NittanyLions 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy & Ari welcome Penn State beat writer Audrey Snyder to the show! Would the Nittany Lions be the biggest beneficiary of an expanded CFB Playoff? James Franklin's contract extension should give the program some stability. QB Sean Clifford is returning for his 6th season in Happy Valley. Will 2022 be a transitional year with a 5-star QB waiting in the wings or can the program win 10 games? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chuck opens the show by talking about how powerful SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey truly is. He then talks about Dylan Raiola committing to Ohio State. Dave Bartoo from College Football Matrix joins the show for his weekly visit.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Penn State spring recruiting is in the books as the team looks ahead to the critical summer months and official visits. But, before turning the page, The BWI Daily Recruiting show looks back at what happened over the month and a half of spring football and just how many prospects came through campus in the first return to typical spring recruiting since the COVID-19 Pandemic started. Before that, host Greg Pickel and recruiting insider Ryan Snyder start the show looking forward to the summer calendar and important dates for Penn State official visits. They discuss the importance of announced visitors like four-star safeties Cam Seldon, Dakaari Nelson and linebacker Ta'Mere Robinson. They'll also discuss the importance of getting critical in-state prospect Rodney Gallagher on campus for a visit this past weekend. Finally, they'll round out the show by discussing four-star linebacker Tony Rojas, where Snyder adds a foreboding warning about the end of this cycle. They close the show discussing April recruiting under Penn State head coach James Franklin. Snyder explains why it's such an important month for commitments and why it will continue to be that way. Finally, they discuss the impact of NIL on the transfer portal, the future of college football, and recruiting. Subscribe to the BWI Daily show on YouTube and hit the notification button, so you don't miss anything from BWI. For audio listeners, subscribe wherever you get podcasts. #PennState #NittanyLions 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oregon Football has landed another recruit early in the 2023 recruiting cycle, this time it's a pass-catcher. 4-star wideout Jurrion Dickey announced his commitment to the Ducks on Monday over USC, UCLA, Washington, and Penn State. Dickey becomes the 3rd commit that Dan Lanning and his staff have obtained in next year's class so far. On this episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin looks at big headlines from Oregon Football and Men's Basketball. Dickey is an intriguing prospect as a wideout, and it's a good sign that Oregon was able to get him over the likes of prominent offensive minds like Lincoln Riley, Chip Kelly, James Franklin, and Kalen DeBoer. He shows some traits that Oregon fans rarely see from their wide receivers particularly in the red zone--yet also has similarities to a past standout, Jordan Kent. Another domino has fallen for Dana Altman and Oregon Basketball, with center N'Faly Dante announcing that he will return for another season in Eugene for the 2022-23 campaign. A big presence inside who had his best season yet for the Ducks, he could be poised for another big leap in production next year on the hardwood. Spencer ends the show looking at Oregon's front court for next year with the big fellas now that Dante is returning and Franck Kepnang having left the program for Washington via the transfer portal. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Penn State Head Football Coach James Franklin tells Rich why Nittany Lion WR Jahan Dotson is the best receiver he's ever coached, why he's not surprised by Micah Parson's early success in the NFL, why he's expecting Saquon Barkley to thrive in new Giants Head Coach Brian Dabol's offense, and why he's predicting “significant changes” in college football over the next 5 years including a possible expansion of the College Football Playoff to 12 teams.  Actor Patrick Fabian joins Rich in-studio to discuss the new (and final) season of the acclaimed AMC ‘Breaking Bad' spinoff ‘Better Call Saul,' and gets the approval from TJ to go ahead and root for the Los Angeles Rams even though he grew up a Pittsburgh Steelers fan.  Rich and the guys react to the hilarious moment last night when Cowboys LB Micah Parsons dropped the ceremonial puck at a minor league hockey game last night when clearly no one told him how to drop the ceremonial puck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It hasn't been all sunshine rainbows for Penn State the last few seasons. But back in 2016, the Nittany Lions pulled off a stunner beating #2 Ohio State at home en route to a Big Ten title that same season. Former Penn State captain and LB for the 2016 team, Brandon Bell, breaks down his career, that special season, and Penn State football in the present. Host: Nick Kosko Guest: Brandon Bell Follow or Subscribe to The College Football Daily on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Find the 247Sports podcast for your favorite team here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tyler Donohue and Sean Fitz are back with another week of the Lions247 Podcast! On today's episode, Tyler and Sean discuss four-star Neeo Avery's decision to decommit from Penn State and where his recruitment goes from here! They also talk about some big Penn State targets and some upcoming visits to campus! The guys finish out the podcast by debating James Franklin's best assistant coaching hire at Penn State! Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices