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Welcome back to Hardcore Penn State Football, your ultimate source for in-depth analysis, insider scoops, and passionate discussions on all things Nittany Lions! In this blockbuster episode, hosts Shawn Kane & Cory Lestochi dive headfirst into the seismic shifts rocking Happy Valley as we transition into a new chapter of Penn State football. With the 2025 season wrapping up and massive changes on the horizon, we're breaking down the hiring of Matt Campbell, staff overhauls, key retentions, aggressive recruiting moves, and the ironic Pinstripe Bowl matchup against Clemson. Whether you're a die-hard alum or a casual fan, this episode is packed with insights, hot takes, and what it all means for PSU's future in the Big Ten and beyond. We kick things off with the bombshell news that's sent shockwaves through college football – Penn State's bold move to bring in Matt Campbell from Iowa State as the new head coach. After a tumultuous end to the James Franklin era, Campbell's proven track record of building gritty, resilient programs (hello, Cyclones upsets!) makes him the perfect fit for PSU's blue-collar ethos. We discuss his coaching philosophy, why he left Ames, his contract details (rumored 8-year deal with heavy incentives), and how his emphasis on player development and innovative schemes could elevate the Nittany Lions back to national contention. Is this the hire that finally delivers a playoff breakthrough? Our hosts debate the pros, cons, and fan reactions from social media. No head coach succeeds alone, and Campbell is wasting no time assembling his dream team. We break down the early hires and pursuits for assistant coaches and support staff, including defensive coordinator candidates. Highlights include rumors of poaching key Iowa State assistants, targeting well-known people personnel for recruiting roles, and bolstering the strength and conditioning program. Plus, we speculate on budget implications and how this staff could mesh with existing talent. In a massive win for continuity, Penn State retains cornerbacks coach and recruiting guru Terry Smith! Smith's loyalty amid the coaching change is a game-changer. We explore why he chose to stay (hint: deep ties to the program and Campbell's vision), his impact on developing elite secondaries (think Joey Porter Jr.), and how his recruiting prowess in the PA region will be crucial moving forward. With Campbell at the helm, Penn State's recruiting machine is revving up. We detail the early targets in the 2026 and 2027 classes, focusing on blue-chip prospects from Pennsylvania, Ohio, and the Midwest – including top-ranked QBs, edge rushers, and offensive linemen who've already received offers. Our hosts discuss Campbell's "must-fit" pitch and how it differentiates from the previous regime. Then, we shift to the Transfer Portal frenzy: Who's on the radar? How do they fit within Campbell's system? We also touch on de-commitments from the Franklin era and how PSU plans to flip them back. Wrapping up the 2025 season with a bang – Penn State takes on Clemson in the iconic Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium! Multiple Penn State stars have already opted out: DT Zane Durant, S Zakee Wheatley, and RB Nick Singleton. How will Matt Campbell handle the bowl practices? OC Andy Kotelnicki plans to call plays for the game, and DBs coach, Anthony Pointdexter will replace former DC Jim Knowles (who left for Tennessee). Visit rhettcoblentz.com for your graphic design needs! #WeAre #PennStateFootball #nittanylions
James Franklin and the #Hokies have started to fill out the Football Staff - some new and some retained. Pete B from Two Deep joined me to break down the hires, give our thoughts, and wonder if the situation up at #Michigan will bring some last minute gifts to the 2026 Recruiting Class. Tales From The Terrordome is part of the BLEAV Network. Tales From The Terrordome is sponsored by THE Benny's in Blacksburg, VA. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this episode we welcome our friend Matej Sis from VT Scoop to help us break down the Signing Day blitz from James Franklin and the Hokies. Also, while nothing official has dropped from Virginia Tech, national media are reporting the Hokies are set to (re)hire Brent Pry as defensive coordinator on James Franklin's new staff. Brent Pry returns just 3 months after being fired by the Hokies as Head Coach. Reports are also swirling that Franklin has tapped Ty Howle to be offensive coordinator. Each with their own implications, we breakdown these perspective hires and what we think the rest of the staff looks like as it continues to take shape ahead of the transfer portal opening in January.
PennLive's Bob Flounders goes solo on this episode of the Blue-White Breakdown. Bob shares his impressions of Matt Campbell's interactions with the Penn State media on Monday.Campbell, like Terry Smith before him this year, is a guy that understands what must happen for a team to be at its best in big games. Penn State was not at Its best under James Franklin during the first half of the 2024 season.Plus, Bob discusses Ty Howle's impact at Penn State. Howle, PSU's former tight ends coach, is leaving to join Franklin at Virginia Tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chuck and Heath discuss what might be next for Penn State's coordinators since they aren't following James Franklin to Virginia Tech. Tyler James of Blue and Gold takes stock of Notre Dame after their decision to skip a bowl. Ryan Callhan of Go Vols 247 details the firing of Tennessee's DC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What a world we live in. Reports from CBS Sports confirmed what VTSCOOP had first: James Franklin and Virginia Tech are expected to hire recently fired head coach Brent Pry as defensive coordinator. The crew breaks down this unprecedented move and what it means for the future of the staff and roster retention. Plus, full reactions to the College Football Playoff field...including an all-time rant from Kolby! All that and more on a first-of-its-kind episode of Inside the Tunnel. 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
Host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian Nittany Lions insider Isaiah Maldonado to react to Matt Campbell's introduction as head coach, replacing James Franklin. This show is presented by FanDuel. Did Campbell win his first news conference with a tone of humility that's winning some fans over? Is the national praise for his hiring a surprise given the criticism AD Pat Kraft and Penn State received for the process leading to it? Is Campbell's success at Iowa State underappreciated given how much the program struggled historically before his arrival? What are reasonable expectations for him in terms of recruiting? And what will Kraft's future with the university be after his widely criticized process that included missing out on BYU coach Kalani Sitake? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian Nittany Lions insider Isaiah Maldonado to react to Penn State's decision to keep interim coach Terry Smith on new head coach Matt Campbell's coaching staff following the latter's hiring over the weekend. This show is presented by FanDuel. Was keeping Smith the right call? Both in terms of healing wounds from James Franklin's firing with players? And with fans who've wanted to see Joe Paterno's legacy further centered in the program? Or could the move set the stage for future division inside and outside the program? Especially if and when Campbell hits a rough patch? And what should we make of Campbell's reported choice to bring Jon Heacock with him from Iowa State as defensive coordinator? Presumably displacing Jim Knowles and his expensive contract? Our duo tackles those questions, then ponders the matchup with Clemson in the Pinstripe Bowl and the possible opt-outs of prominent names including Zane Durant, Dani Dennis-Sutton, Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Send us a textThe bums are back in the rail yard with S5:E0140, where part 1 flips straight into Chicago Bear talk and reports; Jake Moody plays footsie for the Commies; NFL Week in Review; Football's minor league is beleaguered; James Franklin is PSU's personal ATM; MLB HOF candidates recounted; sad ending for a die-hard Cleveland sports fan but Bernie Kosar gets a boost. The second part is bolts into another universally relevant and praised beer review, with BuckleDown Brewing's “Belt” (ABV 7.0%), a well balanced IPA that does Lyons, IL proud; the bums give thanks, two very good bio-docs are reviewed, “Being Eddie” and “American Badass”; Paddy delivers early morning criticism with “Wanted Man” (avoid like the plague); engagement ring in the cup story; a customer service overlord dictates associate moods; and Paddy has nothing but distain for assholes who ignore crosswalks with flashing lights. Better late than never. Get it now!Recorded on November 20th, 2025 at B.O.M.'s global headquarters, Paddy's Southside Cave, in Chicago, IL.
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The newly announced College Football Playoff field sparks immediate controversy as two first-round rematches take shape and Notre Dame is left out despite weeks of favorable rankings. The show breaks down why Miami and Alabama were selected over the Irish, how automatic qualifiers and politics shaped the field, and whether Notre Dame's resume ever truly stacked up.Gary dives into the ripple effects across conferences, the potential future of AQs, and the chaotic coaching carousel involving Marcus Freeman rumors, Lane Kiffin's contract twists, Brent Pry's return under James Franklin, UCLA's new hire, and more.Plus, a look at surprising conference champions, upcoming YouTube playoff coverage, Army–Navy week, and the continuing evolution of the sport through NIL and the transfer portal.
As Penn State's coaching search continues, the Nittany Lions signed only two recruits to the 2026 class this week. How does that impact upcoming roster-building plans and what needs to happen next? Plus, we're joined by Jackson Ford, the only prospect who stuck with PSU after James Franklin's firing. Enjoy complete Penn State coverage anytime at Lions247.com. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. And watch every episode on YouTube. 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
Pete and Sam were joined by Kolby Crawford from 247Sports and VT Scoop to talk about the Hokies wild finish to the 2026 recruiting cycle. James Franklin put on an absolute clinic, and the country took notice. The boys close out the episode with a brief recap of the UVA loss.
On this episode of Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law Podcast, Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) , and Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube) are joined by Landis Barber (@LandisBarber) to run the gamut of sports law stories on our radar this week. The trio kicks off with a dive into the NASCAR antitrust trial, welcoming attorney Landis Barber back to the podcast to explain why this is the most consequential case in NASCAR history. Landis lays out the origins of the charter system, the escalating dispute between teams and the privately-owned NASCAR organization, and why Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing sits at the center of the fight. The group breaks down Judge Bell's early rulings, potential remedies, and what a win for Jordan's camp could mean for the future of stock-car racing.Next, we shift to the college football coaching carousel, starting with the latest on Brian Kelly's firing at LSU and the massive buyout implications. Dan revisits the timeline that began with James Franklin's firing at Penn State, drawing a straight line between Franklin's dismissal and the pressure that built on LSU to move on from Kelly. The trio then unpacks the unprecedented mid-season move of Lane Kiffin to LSU, discussing why Ole Miss blocked Kiffin from coaching in the College Football Playoff, the bizarre contract provisions that survived his departure, and the broader lack of enforcement mechanisms in the current NCAA landscape. Landis highlights the recruiting-calendar pressure that fuels these rapid exits while Dan revisits the failed SCORE Act and the slipping influence of the NCAA's proposed governance reforms.The episode wraps with a breakdown of the Giannis Antetokounmpo situation in Milwaukee, where a week of trade-rumor smoke was followed immediately by a suspiciously timed calf injury. Mike walks through the reporting cycle, the collective bargaining rules around veteran no-trade clauses, and how this compares to prior superstar standoffs involving Jimmy Butler and James Harden. Dan lays out why the timeline raises questions, predicts that Giannis's “two-to-four-week” injury may quietly stretch longer, and explains how this could depress the Bucks' leverage while increasing the Knicks' pursuit options.Let us know your thoughts!***Have a topic you want to write about? ANYONE and EVERYONE can publish for ConductDetrimental.com. Let us know if you want to join the team.As always, this episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review: https://www.themisbarsocial.com/conductdetrimental Host: Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) Featuring: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube), Landis Barber (@LandisBarber)Produced by: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Website | Email
Rivals National Recruiting reporter Adam Gorney looks at the aftermath of National Signing Day. Chuck and Heath look at some early bowl matchups and more. Jake Crain of "Crain and Company" looks at the upcoming weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Padres are open for business and need pitching. Who will AJ Preller acquire to replace Dylan Cease and Michael King? Meanwhile the Dodgers are shopping at Neiman Marcus, and the Angels are at the Bargain Basement. MLB notes from Blue Jays, Mets, Reds, Orioles, Phillies and the Angels Tyler Skaggs trial. News and notes in the NFL from Chargers, Eagles, Cowboys, Lions, Bears, Packers, Texans, Chiefs, Colts, Jaguars, Steelers, Raiders and Browns. Aztec Head Coach Sean Lewis and his thoughts on the 9-3 season. Plus, college football Ohio State vs Indiana, Alabama vs Georgia, Boise St vs UNLV, Lane Kiffin, James Franklin, Bob Chesney, Kelani Sitake and Pat Fitzgerald. Off the High-Speed Sports Wire, we have Clippers, Oilers, NASCAR, F1, PGA and LIV Golf. Holy Cow! Got a question or comment in the world of sports? Drop your take in the live chat on YouTube, X or Facebook. Here's what Lee Hamilton thinks on Thursday, December 4, 2025. 1)...WINTER MEETINGS BEGIN FRIDAY...PADRES-HOW SOLVE PROBLEMS "PADRES...OPEN FOR BUSINESS" 2)...DODGERS BEGIN CHRISTMAS SHOPPING "NEIMAN MARCUS SHOPPING" 3)...ANGELS MAKING MOVES "BARGAIN BASEMENT" 4)...MLB NOTEBOOK...TEAMS MAKING MOVES "CHECKBOOK BASEBALL" BLUE JAYS...METS REDS...ORIOLES PHILLIES 5)...ANGELS - TYLER SKAGGS DRUG TRIAL CONTINUES "BLAME GAME TESTIMONY" MIKE MORIN...RESPONSIBLE OWN DEATH CJ CRON...BOUGHT 15 OXY PILLS CLUBHOUSE CARLI SKAGGS...NEVER KNEW-NEVER ASKED LAWYERS...BOUGHT PILLS MATT SCHUMAKER TEXTED-ACCESS TO CODEINE TEXTED-I AM DRUG ADDICT PAID $1,650-ERIC KAY ---------------- HALFTIME...DIXIELINE LUMBER ---------------- 6)...NFL SCOREBOARD...BUSY WEEK GAMES "MUST SEE TV" CHARGERS-EAGLES DALLAS-DETROIT BEARS-PACKERS HOUSTON-CHIEFS COLTS-JAGUARS 7)...NFL NOTEBOOK "NFL STORYLINES" STEELERS RAIDERS CHIEFS CLEVELAND 8)...AZTECS FOOTBALL...SEAN LEWIS PICKING UP THE PIECES "3-9 TO 9-3" 9)...COLLEGE FOOTBALL BIG WEEKEND "CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY" OHIO STATE-INDIANA ALABAMA-GEORGIA BOISE-UNLV 10)...COLLEGE FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK "NAMES IN THE NEWS" LANE KIFFIN JAMES FRANKLIN BOB CHESNEY KELANI SITAKE PAT FITZGERALD ------------ 11)...LATE BREAKING STORIES "OFF THE SPORTSWIRE" LA CLIPPERS EDMONTON OILERS NASCAR FORMULA 1 PGA-LIV =============== #nfl #BROWNS #STEELERS #TEXANS #JAGUARS #COLTS #CHIEFS #CHARGERS #RAIDERS #EAGLES #COWBOYS #LIONS #BEARS #PACKERS #MLB #yankees #redsox #orioles #bluejays #phillies #mets #nationals #reds #rockies #PADRES #dylancease #ajpreller #TATSUYAIMAI #DODGERS #teoscarhernandez #ANGELS #anthonyrendon #tylerskaggs #mikemorin #cjcron #alekmanoah #CODYBELLINGER #jarrenduran #stevenkwan #petealonso #kyleschwarber #JTREALMUTO #KYLETUCKER #sandiegostate #aztecs #seanlewis #sdsu #unlv #newmexico #ucla #usc #ohiostate #juliansayin #indiana #CURTCIGNETTI #FERNANDOMENDOZA #bobchesney #northwestern #patfitzgerald #BYU #kalanisitake #georgia #alabama #LSU #lanekiffin #VATECH #JAMESFRANKLIN #carsonbeck #raiders #PETECARROLL #markdavis #chargers #justinherbert #omarionhampton #deshaunwatson #miketomlin #shedeursanders #patrickmahomes #JOSHSIMMONS #dakprescott #georgepickens #jalenhurts #jalencarter #BENJOHNSON #calebwilliams #nhl #OILERS #lakers #lebronjames #AUSTINREAVES #drewtimme #clippers #kawhileonard #CHRISPAUL #TYRONNELUE #f1 #landonorris #maxverstappen #NASCAR #pga #livgolf #rorymcilroy Be sure to share this episode with a friend! ☆☆ STAY CONNECTED ☆☆ For more of Hacksaw's Headlines, The Best 15 Minutes, One Man's Opinion, and Hacksaw's Pro Football Notebook: http://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/ SUBSCRIBE on YouTube for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/c/leehacksawhamiltonsports FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/leehacksaw.hamilton.9 TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/hacksaw1090 TIKTOK ➡ https://www.tiktok.com/@leehacksawhamilton INSTAGRAM ➡ https://www.instagram.com/leehacksawhamiltonsports/ To get the latest news and information about sports, join Hacksaw's Insider's Group. It's free! https://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/team/ Thank you to our sponsors: Dixieline Lumber and Home Centers https://www.dixieline.com/
On this episode of Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law Podcast, Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) , and Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube) are joined by Landis Barber (@LandisBarber) to run the gamut of sports law stories on our radar this week. The trio kicks off with a dive into the NASCAR antitrust trial, welcoming attorney Landis Barber back to the podcast to explain why this is the most consequential case in NASCAR history. Landis lays out the origins of the charter system, the escalating dispute between teams and the privately-owned NASCAR organization, and why Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing sits at the center of the fight. The group breaks down Judge Bell's early rulings, potential remedies, and what a win for Jordan's camp could mean for the future of stock-car racing.Next, we shift to the college football coaching carousel, starting with the latest on Brian Kelly's firing at LSU and the massive buyout implications. Dan revisits the timeline that began with James Franklin's firing at Penn State, drawing a straight line between Franklin's dismissal and the pressure that built on LSU to move on from Kelly. The trio then unpacks the unprecedented mid-season move of Lane Kiffin to LSU, discussing why Ole Miss blocked Kiffin from coaching in the College Football Playoff, the bizarre contract provisions that survived his departure, and the broader lack of enforcement mechanisms in the current NCAA landscape. Landis highlights the recruiting-calendar pressure that fuels these rapid exits while Dan revisits the failed SCORE Act and the slipping influence of the NCAA's proposed governance reforms.The episode wraps with a breakdown of the Giannis Antetokounmpo situation in Milwaukee, where a week of trade-rumor smoke was followed immediately by a suspiciously timed calf injury. Mike walks through the reporting cycle, the collective bargaining rules around veteran no-trade clauses, and how this compares to prior superstar standoffs involving Jimmy Butler and James Harden. Dan lays out why the timeline raises questions, predicts that Giannis's “two-to-four-week” injury may quietly stretch longer, and explains how this could depress the Bucks' leverage while increasing the Knicks' pursuit options.Let us know your thoughts!***Have a topic you want to write about? ANYONE and EVERYONE can publish for ConductDetrimental.com. Let us know if you want to join the team.As always, this episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review: https://www.themisbarsocial.com/conductdetrimental Host: Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) Featuring: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube), Landis Barber (@LandisBarber)Produced by: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Website | Email
Penn State seemingly has their next head coach in Matt Campbell. Poni says this is the best possible outcome for the Nittany Lions. Mullsy brings up all of the names that Penn State was linked to and it seems like Campbell was one of the later options. Campbell does not have that great of a record but they had an okay track record under Campbell.
Jim's List: Top 10 Large Rockers, Gary Ho-Ho-Hoey joins the show, Flagrant podcast jumps the shark, Sydney Sweeney's new failure, Matthew Perry doctor sentenced, Thomas Markle in ICU, the Robocop statue arrives, and 30% of college kids are "disabled". Gary Hoey is in the building (aka on Zoom). Check out his new Christmas album, Ho Ho Hoey: Christmas Time Is Here! Also, make sure to check him out at The Magic Bag on December 14. Matthew Perry's doctor was sentenced. Quentin Tarantino's Top 20 Movies since 2000. Sydney Sweeney and her boobs have a new movie out soon that's going to bomb. Thomas Markle is in the ICU. Meghan must be so worried. Luke Nowacki brings you a new Bonerline. What is the actual definition of a three piece band? The new Flagrant Podcast is out. And Akaash AND the guys look to be taking a massive L. Sean Combs: The Reckoning is much watch Netflix. We catch Tom Mazawey before he gets his hair did. The Detroit Lions are on thin ice and BETTER win this week. College Football championship weekend talk...Michigan sucks...Drew is going to love James Franklin...Penn State is falling apart. Guess how many college kids are "disabled." Cindy Crawford's nepo-kid is having mental health issues. J Lo is trying to pump up sales for her new tour. Robocop is installed! Jim's Picks: Top 10 Fat Musicians. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).
Rich weighs in on Penn State's bungling of their head coach search in the wake of firing James Franklin 6 weeks ago, and comments on the latest surrounding Lane Kiffin jilting Ole Miss for LSU including Joe Burrow's less-than-ringing endorsement of the move. NFL Executive VP of Media Distribution Hans Schroeder and Rich discuss the league's massive Thanksgiving Day TV ratings, the possibility of a full season of international NFL games, the future of the NFL Network and how it will be integrated with ESPN, future Super Bowl locations, and more. In ‘Higher Register' Rich, Brockman and TJ share their less-than-ringing endorsements of the Miami Dolphins, Los Angeles Rams, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's Truth Telling Thursday on The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty as Steve Kim joins to talk Carson Beck & Miami Hurricanes Football, & to Preview Tonight's Cowboys vs. Lions TNF Matchup... NFL Defensive Tackle Breiden Fehoko joins the show to talk LSU Football after they hire Lane Kiffin... Join us for this Truth Telling Thursday on REALEST Show on Planet ERF! Like, Comment, and Subscribe! The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty is the realest sports show on Planet ERF! We discuss what other talk shows & debate shows refuse to discuss! We are LIVE 3 hours a day from 6-9am pacific with the realest guests on Planet ERF! Coach Jason Brown is the star of the hit Netflix series "Last Chance U", master motivator, and legendary JUCO football coach!! Darnell Smith Fox Sports very own, Ball State Alum, and Nap towns finest! Merciless Monday | Talk that Talk Tuesday | Work-Boot Wednesday | Truth Telling Thursday | Free Game Friday Matt McChesney on Monday/Friday Steve Kim on Tuesday/Thursday Shaun King - Former NFL QB Monday/Wednesday/Friday Live M-F 6am-9am PST. Subscribe and become a member today, $2.99 for general membership or $5.99 to join Slap Nation and get access to the exclusive Coach's Crew group Chat!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Jim Rome Show HR 1 - 12/4/25 Penn State still hasn't found their Head Coach despite all their efforts to replace James Franklin. Then, after losing top recruit FatRat Brown, Jim takes nominations for a potential Fat Rat Family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Paul Catalina, 365 Sports Host and Creator of Paul Catalina's Top Five, breaks down exactly how Penn State ended up in one of the most embarrassing coaching searches in modern college football. Paul unpacks the fractured relationship between James Franklin and athletic director Pat Kraft, why firing a successful coach in-season backfired, and how unrealistic expectations from a fanbase still living in the shadow of Joe Paterno created the perfect storm. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #coachingcarousel #bigten #pennstate #nittanylions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chuck's opening monologue. Chuck and Heath discuss Penn State's flailing coaching search. Mark Passwaters of Aggie Yell looks at Texas A&M's playoff possibilities and the loss of their OC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
James Franklin is a magician. In just over two weeks in Blacksburg, he's taken Virginia Tech's signing class from 124th nationally all the way to No. 22....and the college football world is taking notice. The VTScoop crew breaks down how it all came together, the pivotal moments that flipped the class's momentum, and how Tech's new wave of blue-chip additions project in maroon and orange. Plus, plenty of banter, context, and musings on a truly celebratory episode of Inside the Tunnel. 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
James Franklin has worked a lot of magic in recent weeks, overhauling Virginia Tech's Class of 2026 with high-potential prospects.______________________________ Rate, Review, and Subscribe to Hokie Hangover wherever you get your podcasts. Also, support our sponsors below: Counts Family Pharmacy: https://www.msblacksburg.com/Homefield Apparel: https://www.homefieldapparel.com/?rfs.%E2%81%A0Use the promo code "BEAMERBALL" for 15% off your first order at Homefield!
In Thursday's Random Crap, we get an update on Juice Kiffin, Bryce Young slanders cranberry sauce as a Thanksgiving side dish, James Franklin trolls Penn State after National Signing Day, and the TV numbers from Thanksgiving sporting events are out See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Penn State thought Kalani Sitake was "a done deal." Cory doesn't think it was a mistake to fire James Franklin, but the mistake was how the search has gone. Could Terry Smith be the coach?
Joel Anderson, host of The Ringer Tailgate and former fastest 10-year-old in America, joins the show to talk all things college football. Did Penn State make a mistake firing James Franklin? Could the ACC actually miss the Playoff entirely? Joel shares his conflicting thoughts on Lane Kiffin heading to LSU. Then we wrap things up by playing a brand new game with Joel called “Can This Team Win a Title?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian Nittany Lions insider Isaiah Maldonado to react to a busy week of Penn State coaching news. This show is presented by FanDuel. Specifically, they focus on the state of the search after Kalani Sitake's reported extension with BYU that keeps him with the Cougars after he'd emerged as Penn State AD Pat Kraft's reported top choice. How much damage has this miss done to the program? Will Penn State now face a prolonged rebuilding job? Or can some of the improvement of the James Franklin era be salvaged? Putting Penn State in position to compete for Big Ten titles and College Football Playoff appearances within the next couple of years? And what should Kraft's future be in his role after apparently bungling the two-month head start on the search he'd given himself by firing Franklin midseason? Our duo tackles those questions, then possible remaining candidates including former New York Giants coach Brian Daboll, Louisville's Jeff Brohm, interim coach Terry Smith and James Madison's Bob Chesney. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
A depleted Hokies roster walked into Scott Stadium uninspired and outmatched, leaving Charlottesville with a 27-7 defeat that was hard at times to watch. We Tell the Truth about the end of a season that was lost weeks ago. We then touch briefly on the feverish rush to Early Signing Day, how James Franklin's staff might look, and make our Big Screener picks of the week.
Something else Ben Roethlisberger suggested was Mike Tomlin going to Penn State. After Tomlin was asked about coaching at the college level a few years ago, we can say pretty confidently that this won't happen. Would Tomlin want to do everything that is required to be a college coach? The guys questioned if Tomlin would be as good at recruiting as everyone assumes. James Franklin happily trolled Penn State on X after pulling in a pretty good first recruiting class at Virginia Tech. We are enjoying the fall from grace in real time from State College.
Jeff Brohm is the latest college football coach to stay put instead of going to Happy Valley to become the HC at Penn State. Something else Ben Roethlisberger suggested was Mike Tomlin going to Penn State. After Tomlin was asked about coaching at the college level a few years ago, we can say pretty confidently that this won't happen. Would Tomlin want to do everything that is required to be a college coach? The guys questioned if Tomlin would be as good at recruiting as everyone assumes. James Franklin happily trolled Penn State on X after pulling in a pretty good first recruiting class at Virginia Tech. We are enjoying the fall from grace in real time from State College. In how many years with Ben Roethlisberger did Mike Tomlin make a ‘deep' run in the playoffs? Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. Mike said something just feels different this time with the Steelers in regards to Mike Tomlin being back next season. He referenced the times changing a bit and them going about their business differently the last few years in the off-season. Mike said the Steelers are stuck in a rut with a lot of people making a lot of money. Mike thinks Art Rooney II will sit back on this until he starts noticing more and more empty seats in the stadium because that means dollars lost. He said if he was a season-ticket holder, he would not attend the next home game (MNF 12/15 vs MIA) if they lose in an ugly way to the Ravens on Sunday. Mike thinks it's a complicated reality with coaches thinking about the greener pastures that could be out there. Could Mike see Penn State making a play for Tomlin? Mike talked about the current cycle of coaches in the NFL and another reason why Tomlin might be the hottest candidate out there if he and the Steelers move on. Mike said we don't know for sure that the Giants are interested, but there is some dot-connecting being done.
Carl and Mike close out the show with final thoughts on some college football talk as they react to some of the head coaching jobs that have been filled, however Penn State is still on the search and Carl believes they will "have to go pluck somebody," in order to replace James Franklin.
Carl and Mike get back into some football talk as they share more thoughts on the coaching changes in college and how Penn State appears the "odd man out" as they have yet to replace James Franklin. They then get back to Falcons talk and share some thoughts on whether or not Raheem Morris is misplacing his faith in Marquis Williams being able to correct the special teams issues.
The guys are joined by CBS Senior NFL Analyst Pete Prisco to talk about all things NFL including which successful team is getting ready to tumble, how Penn State has yet to line up their next coach after James Franklin, Leftovers, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Catalina returns with another edition of Paul Catalina's Top Five, presented by Flag & Anthem, continuing his in-depth grading of the latest coaching hires across college football. From Pete Golding taking over at Ole Miss to Pat Fitzgerald landing at Michigan State and James Franklin making the jump to Virginia Tech. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #acc #big12 #bigten #sec #coachingcarousel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of the JT Sports Podcast, JT unloads on Arch Manning's Superman takeover in the second half and why Arch Manning just saved Steve Sarkisian from a nightmare collapse. He breaks down whether Texas' résumé — including Arch Manning's breakout and three top-10 wins — is strong enough to blow up the unwritten rules of the College Football Playoff committee. JT then dives into the wild SEC chaos with Lane Kiffin choosing between Ole Miss and LSU, and what Lane Kiffin bailing on Florida really exposes about that program. And he goes all in on James Franklin flipping Penn State commits at Virginia Tech, explaining how James Franklin is exposing the true value — and delusion — of the Penn State job.
Send us a textAlex and Trav get together to answer a few emails. What are the most shameful gaming habits? What games are you looking forward to in 2026?Check out Alex on Point & Drink Adventure!Support the show Find links for all things network related here: https://linktr.ee/polymedianetwork Find Travis on BlueSky Find Alex on BlueSky Send us an email drunkfriendpodcast@gmail.com Visit our Subreddit reddit.com/r/polymedia
Three big stories in DMV college sports this week: James Franklin was hired in Blacksburg, Mike Locksley is staying in College Park, and Buzz Williams landed his first five-star recruit in a decade in the No. 1 player in Maryland! Hear about all that plus an epic win for Buzz's Terps here!
"How does it rub you?" We kick things off with the Ed Orgeron Tommy Toppers, James Franklin's Virginia Tech, and Mike's latest "happen to know" on Lane Kiffin's connection to both LSU and Florida. Then, Ariel Helwani joins us so we can finally get some decent ratings. Ariel, Dan, and Tony dive into Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul and the world of UFC before Tony embarrasses himself in front of his media hero. Today's cast: Dan, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, Roy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Me-Me-Meghan drops her Holiday special trailer, Epstein fallout, Smokey Robinson's new sexual misconduct allegation, Kristin Cavallari dished on her ex-Jeff Dye, Maz checks in, Jim's Picks: Top 3 Piece Bands, and it's small penis month. Let's start with an early Boner Line. Shuli's Uncle Rico Show was booted off of YouTube last night due to a copyright claim from Stuttering John. What a loser! Drew officially declares it Small Penis Month! Jeffrey Epstein had a tiny deformed egg shaped dong. Larry Summers is still teaching at Harvard after his Epstein friendship was exposed. Bill Gates was IN LOVE with Jeffrey Epstein. Karen Read is now seemingly suing everyone in Massachusetts. Bitcoin hit $88k today. Uh oh...Should Drew buy the dip? Joy Reid is publicly backing Tish Hyman. Took someone long enough. Comedian Jeff Dye talked about moving to Austin from California to escape Gavin Newsom. THEN...He posts a GoFundMe. Kristin Cavallari tells a very unbelievable and long, but quite well told, story about Jeff Dye trying to bone her. Smokey Robinson is in hot water for trying to hook up with a dude. Kevin Spacey claims he's homeless... because he lives in a hotel. We catch Tom Mazawey in his car...First time in a while he sounds great! His cellphone...Blows. James Franklin to Virginia Tech. The Detroit Lions game was rough last week. Tom still says they're making the playoffs. Maz is rock for Jack White at the Thanksgiving Day Lions game. Tom says NO WAY the Detroit Tigers keep Skubal or get anything for him. See ya, Tommy! Tory Lanez is a bum. He STORMED out of a room in prison. Drew is livid. D4vd did some weird things that led cops to make him the suspect. Big surprise. The Tyler Skaggs drama is still ongoing... Meghan Markle is really shaping into form at the end of the year. As Ever is really taking off and her December 3 Holiday Special on Netflix is sure to be a huge hit. Drew got a Cameo from 225! Jim's Picks: Top 10 Three Piece Bands If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).
The new CFP Rankings are out and the squeeze out of JMU has continued. We talk about doomsday scenarios and big winners as we get closer to the playoff. Plus Bill Belichick is a supportive boyfriend (00:00:00-00:22:21). The Cowboys kill the Raiders on MNF and Pete Carroll looks miserable (00:22:21-00:32:57). Clean up from Week 11 in the NFL (00:32:57-00:44:02). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including James Franklin to Virginia Tech and telling girls "can I meet you" as a pick up line (00:44:02-01:08:38). Booger McFarland joins the show to eat some donuts and talk some football. Who he trusts in the NFL. The teams that can win the title in CFB, who is going to coach LSU and more (01:08:38-01:51:09). We finish with listener submitted FAQ's (01:51:09-02:05:24).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take
On today's show, Pat, AQ Shipley, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys wrap up week 11 of the NFL season. AQ gives his biggest takeaway's, and his top five offensive lines of the week as we go In the Trenches, while Darius Butler goes through the best and worst defensive back play of the week in Everything DB. Also joining the progrum is new Head Coach of the Virginia Tech Hokies, James Franklin to discuss his plans at VA Tech and how excited he is for the opportunity. Next, future Hall of Famer. 3x DPOY, Walter Payton Man of the Year, and color commentator for the NFL on CBS, JJ Watt joins the progrum to recap his biggest takeaway's from week 10, and to look ahead at some of the biggest matchups from week 11. Later, RB for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Jeremiyah Love joins the show to chat about this season, last year's magical run, his legacy at ND, and his personal growth. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tony opens the show by talking with in-studio guest Luke Russert about being in the Hallmark movie “Holiday Touchdown : A Bills Love Story”. Chuck Todd calls in to make his weekly NFL picks against Reginald the Monkey, Booger McFarland calls in to talk about where Lane Kiffin may wind up after this season and about James Franklin going to Virginia Tech, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Bad Dog “The Misfit” ; “Remains” 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
Congress approves Epstein files release, new Diddy charges, Tom Cruise on the attack, Georgia coed sends temperatures soaring, in search of a Hooters vest, and the Italian Kardashian gets busted. Register to win tickets to Michigan vs OSU right here thanks to Hall Financial. Get some merch today before it flies off the shelf. ML Soul of Detroit has merch available as well. Hooters is basically dead in Michigan. We call the last surviving one in Saginaw in search of Drew's favorite vest. The US House of Representatives and Senate voted to release “all” the Epstein files. Louisianna Rep. Clay Higgins is the only person to vote against releasing the files. Hmmmmm. Donald Trump and Saudi Arabian Prince MBS hooked up today at the White House. There is a brand new criminal investigation against Diddy. We roll through multiple creepy moments from Sean Combs. Harley Summer (HarleyisBae) is the new ‘it girl' after the television caught a few seconds of her boobs at a Georgia football game. Her TikTok is dedicated to those boobies. More and more info is coming out about would-be-Trump-assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks. Radiohead is touring once again. Sports: Dan Wetzel popped up on ML Soul of Detroit today. Sorry Drew… but James Franklin is the new coach of Virginia Tech football. The Detroit Lions are letting Drew down. The Detroit Pistons are rolling along. Cloudflare had an issue today and knocked a bunch of websites (including ours) down. Shedeur Sanders had his house burglarized during his NFL debut. Some Real Housewives were also burgled. Scientology: Danny Masterson is whining from prison. Scientology is on the down low recently. Suri Cruise is now Suri Noelle. Tom Cruise is bashing Nicole Kidman. Trudi has finally watched the Mission Impossible movies. Jeff Bezos is funding the Met Gala. He's also renovating a home for Lauren Sanchez. Reminder that Adolf Hitler had a tiny pee pee. Elon Musk takes a shot at back at Billie Eilish. Chiara Ferragni is the Kim Kardashian of Italy. Now she's in hot water. Charlie Saunders is a gross OnlyFans creator and it cost her dad his job for some reason. Kim Kardashian wants to be a lawyer so bad, but never will. We've received ANOTHER dash cam of an accident while listening to our program. Some people are saying there may be a warrant out for the arrest of Stuttering John Melendez. Olivia Nuzzi is finally telling her side of the story. She famously had a platonic affair with RFK Jr. Her ex points out that she also nailed the infamous Gov. Mark Sanford. Rap music is falling hard off the charts. “Principled individual” Nicki Minaj is speaking to the UN. Drew has found John Lennon music he's never heard before. There is a new John and Yoko documentary out on HBO Max. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).
"I take the 'shut up' part away." Lucy stops by to determine whether James Franklin got a "good job" at Virginia Tech, whether Lane Kiffin is facing an ultimatum, and whether the Panthers have a TikToker to thank for their success. Also, we have a Browns related Gasbag of the Week and a LeBron take that may shock you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stugotz wants to create a new NFL Playoff tournament with the top 5 teams not in the current NFL playoffs. James Franklin found a new home with Virginia Tech and Taylor blames his lack of Knicks fandom on an app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of “Fearless,” Jason Whitlock discusses how the Dallas Cowboys played last night and showed signs of life against the Los Angeles Raiders. While there would typically be chatter about the game and its implications for the season, social media remains fixated on Shedeur Sanders. Whitlock likens Sanders to a black Tim Tebow in the way he overshadows the NFL and also analogizes him to late rapper Tupac Shakur. Former NFL quarterback Danny Kanell joins the show to discuss Shedeur Sanders' debut for the Browns last weekend and makes predictions about him starting in Cleveland's upcoming game against the Raiders. Whitlock and Kanell also discuss Ja'Marr Chase being suspended for one game for spitting on Jalen Ramsey; Michael Penix suffering another injury that could be the fifth to end his season in eight years; Seth Joyner hinting that the Eagles might over their heads with Jalen Hurts at QB; Virginia Tech hiring James Franklin; whether Ole Miss Coach Lane Kiffin is a true difference-maker; and Bomani Jones being outraged by the Texas A&M state trooper incident and tying it to police brutality. Exciting and informative show today! Today's Sponsors: Relief Factor If you're living with daily aches and pain, Relief Factor might be the real deal for you too. Try the 3-week QuickStart today! Visit https://ReliefFactor.com or call 800-4-RELIEF. Want more Fearless content? Subscribe to Jason Whitlock Harmony for a biblical perspective on everyday issues at https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony?sub_confirmation=1 Jeffery Steele and Jason Whitlock welcome musical guests for unique interviews and performances that you won't want to miss! Subscribe to https://youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG?sub_confirmation=1 We want to hear from the Fearless Army!! Join the conversation in the show chat, leave a comment or email Jason at FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com Get 10% off Blaze swag by using code Fearless10 at https://shop.blazemedia.com/fearless Make yourself an official member of the “Fearless Army!” Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. CLICK HERE to Subscribe to Jason Whitlock's YouTube: https://bit.ly/3jFL36G CLICK HERE to Listen to Jason Whitlock's podcast: https://apple.co/3zHaeLTCLICK HERE to Follow Jason Whitlock on X: https://bit.ly/3hvSjiJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices