Podcast appearances and mentions of jesse luketa

The playoffs are still in the picture. The Arizona Cardinals took care of business at home by beating the New England Patriots 30-17 and kept their postseason hopes alive. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Kyle Vanden Bosch break down how it all happened on Sunday. James Conner led the way for the offense; Jonah Williams' hustle produced an unconventional touchdown; the defense played well even after losing Mack Wilson Sr. and Jesse Luketa to injury on the first drive of the game; and the guys preview the Week 16 matchup on the road against the Carolina Panthers - a team that has been playing better than their record shows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The playoffs are still in the picture. The Arizona Cardinals took care of business at home by beating the New England Patriots 30-17 and kept their postseason hopes alive. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Kyle Vanden Bosch break down how it all happened on Sunday. James Conner led the way for the offense; Jonah Williams' hustle produced an unconventional touchdown; the defense played well even after losing Mack Wilson Sr. and Jesse Luketa to injury on the first drive of the game; and the guys preview the Week 16 matchup on the road against the Carolina Panthers - a team that has been playing better than their record shows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 832 - It was a much-needed win on Sunday. No, it wasn't perfect. But thanks to the play of James Conner and Trey McBride, the Cardinals “stayed relevant” in the playoff hunt, according to head coach Jonathan Gannon. And let's not forget the defense. In fact, that's where Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck begin their discussion when looking back at the 30-17 victory over the New England Patriots. The defense played well despite losing Mack Wilson Sr. and Jesse Luketa five plays into the first quarter; a number of players stepped up in their absence. And, yes, the Cardinals got lucky - and there's nothing wrong with that - from an interception that wasn't to a fumble that turned into a touchdown, for a second time this season. Playoff football remains a very real possibility.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 832 - It was a much-needed win on Sunday. No, it wasn't perfect. But thanks to the play of James Conner and Trey McBride, the Cardinals “stayed relevant” in the playoff hunt, according to head coach Jonathan Gannon. And let's not forget the defense. In fact, that's where Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck begin their discussion when looking back at the 30-17 victory over the New England Patriots. The defense played well despite losing Mack Wilson Sr. and Jesse Luketa five plays into the first quarter; a number of players stepped up in their absence. And, yes, the Cardinals got lucky - and there's nothing wrong with that - from an interception that wasn't to a fumble that turned into a touchdown, for a second time this season. Playoff football remains a very real possibility.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arizona Cardinals Linebacker Jesse Luketa joins AJ to discuss his season as well as 40 Reasons Foundation and Penn State!

In our final hour AJ and Graham get into some World Junior Talk. We also hear from Gronk as he reacts to Bill Belichick potentially coaching College Football and we replay our Jesse Luketa interview

Dave Pasch and Ron Wolfley provide instant reaction to the Cardinals dominating 31-6 win against the New York Jets at State Farm Stadium. Plus, Paul Calvisi conducts exclusive locker room interviews with center Hjalte Froholdt, linebacker Jesse Luketa and head coach Jonathan Gannon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesse Luketa discusses the mindset of the Arizona Cardinals at halftime of their win over the San Francisco 49ers, where the leadership on the team comes from and how he loves playing for Jonathan Gannon.  

Wolf and Luke discuss James Conner's performance on Sunday and talk to Arizona Cardinals linebacker Jesse Luketa.    

This week on The Football Letter Podcast, we're joined by letterman and Arizona Cardinals linebacker Jesse Luketa '20 to preview his third season in the NFL. We also talked with Jesse about his nonprofit organization, the 40 Reasons Foundation, which cultivates a healthy and safe environment for children to be able to enhance their sense of creativity and promote their independence (0:50) .Following our conversation with Jesse, Metro Washington, D.C. Chapter President Emily Matyas '17 discussed her journey to becoming a volunteer leader, how the chapter unites Penn Staters on football game days and beyond, the value of getting involved with the Alumni Association, and more (14:51).View the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------More on Jesse: Selected by Arizona with the team's second pick in the seventh round (256th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft, Jesse appeared in 21 games (one start) with 13 tackles, a QB hit and three tackles for loss in his first two seasons (2022-23). Jesse grew up in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and at an early age developed a love of American football. Connect with Jesse:X (Twitter)More on Emily:  Emily is from New Kensington, Pennsylvania and graduated from the Penn State Smeal College of Business in 2017 with a degree in Marketing and a minor in International Business. She currently works in Washington, D.C. as a program specialist. She serves as the President of the Metro Washington, D.C. Chapter. Connect with the Metro D.C. Chapter:WebsiteFacebookInstagramX (Twitter)Learn more about the Penn State Alumni Association: alumni.psu.edu. Follow the Penn State Alumni Association on:FacebookX (Twitter)InstagramLinkedIn

Ep. 673 - The new kickoff rules for the 2024 season will be unlike anything previously seen in the NFL. That has third-year linebacker Jesse Luketa pumped. Luketa joined Paul Calvisi to talk about why he's excited to cover kicks again, the upside of the Cardinals defense and how he found himself at the center of a couple great viral moments away from the football field. Plus, Ron Wolfley and Calvisi discuss the cornerback position, running backs not named James Conner and Paris Johnson's switch from right tackle to the left side of the offensive line.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 673 - The new kickoff rules for the 2024 season will be unlike anything previously seen in the NFL. That has third-year linebacker Jesse Luketa pumped. Luketa joined Paul Calvisi to talk about why he's excited to cover kicks again, the upside of the Cardinals defense and how he found himself at the center of a couple great viral moments away from the football field. Plus, Ron Wolfley and Calvisi discuss the cornerback position, running backs not named James Conner and Paris Johnson's switch from right tackle to the left side of the offensive line.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7/2/24 - Hour 1 Guest host Brian Webber talks about the NBA today surrounding players going nowhere and getting gargantuan deals – Jason Tatum Powerball money. In this very crowded sports media world, who is more singular than Gronk? Arizona Cardinals Linebacker Jesse Luketa: It's going to be a great year; I feel like we are going to shock a lot of people. The work's been put in, I feel great myself.  Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jesse Luketa discusses if he expects to play fullback again this season, the new kickoff rule in the NFL and what a revamped defensive line does for the linebackers.    

Wolf and Paul Calvisi talk to Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen and Arizona Cardinals linebacker/fullback Jesse Luketa.

Ep. 724 - Teams are built from the inside out. That said, the Cardinals are in great position with the fourth overall pick. Do they go offensive line, or do they go wide receiver? Is there a right answer? Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi discuss the options. Of course, Calvisi is hoping GM Monti Ossenfort trades down, adding more draft capital. Also, they react in real time to the Cardinals' first two moves in free agency - re-signing linebacker Jesse Luketa and offensive lineman Carter O'Donnell - as well as the reported news that the Seattle Seahawks have hired Mike Macdonald, the now former Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator, as their new head coach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 724 - Teams are built from the inside out. That said, the Cardinals are in great position with the fourth overall pick. Do they go offensive line, or do they go wide receiver? Is there a right answer? Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi discuss the options. Of course, Calvisi is hoping GM Monti Ossenfort trades down, adding more draft capital. Also, they react in real time to the Cardinals' first two moves in free agency - re-signing linebacker Jesse Luketa and offensive lineman Carter O'Donnell - as well as the reported news that the Seattle Seahawks have hired Mike Macdonald, the now former Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator, as their new head coach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Mark Sutcliffe sits down with NFL Star and Ottawa native Jesse Luketa to talk about his incredible career, and celebrates the first annual Jesse Luketa Day in the City of Ottawa. Le maire Mark Sutcliffe s'entretient avec Jesse Luketa, vedette de la NFL et natif d'Ottawa, au sujet de son incroyable carrière et célèbre la première journée annuelle Jesse Luketa dans la ville d'Ottawa.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On MLK Day, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his impact on civil rights. Please tune in to the Champions of Change podcast where we explore how to carry on his work through sports and the sports community. With guests Jesse Luketa, outside linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals and Shaun Mayo, the Chief People Officer for the Arizona Cardinals, we delve into athlete activism, promoting safe spaces for dialogue, and fostering community. Get a unique perspective on how civil rights and sports intersect and discover how each of us can make a meaningful impact on society.

NHL analyst Dave Poulin on the Sens, around the NHL, and the World Juniors. Jesse Luketa's voice memo for JJ Watt, and some Sens trade talk

Mike Johnson on the World Juniors, JJ Watt gets a message from Ottawa's very own Jesse Luketa, and the Leafs get fined

Steve and Graham continue to keep you up to date on the Sens practice, they chat about Jesse Luketa being in the NHL and they hear from Paul Henderson.

Steve and Graham continue to keep you up to date on the Sens practice, they chat about Jesse Luketa being in the NHL and they hear from Paul Henderson.

Luketa talks about growing us in Canada, what he had to do to fulfill his dream of playing college football, and what he brings to the Cardinals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3 has a Bickley Blast on the Suns and a visit from Cardinals draft pick Jesse Luketa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luketa talks about growing us in Canada, what he had to do to fulfill his dream of playing college football, and what he brings to the Cardinals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AJ and Lee are joined by Jesse Luketa to start the hour, after Ottawa's Very Own was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals. The fellas also discuss what they expect from the Winnipeg Jets this offseason, and debate which "underdog" has the best chance at winning their first round series

AJ and Lee wrap up the 67's season, after they were swept by North Bay in the OHL playoffs. The guys also look ahead to the NFL Draft, and talk about where Ottawa's own Jesse Luketa may be selected. Then they wrap up the hour with some Sens talk, and a solve of the Music Theme Thursday

TSN's Dave Naylor joins The Drive to talk about Jesse Luketa's draft stock ahead of the NFL draft, what other Canadians are on the radar, and to discuss the CFL's rule changes

1. Many consider Utah's Devin Lloyd as the best off-ball LB in this class. Just weeks ago, many mock drafts had him as a top-10 pick. That said, since he didn't test as well as hoped at the Combine, he could very well experience a fall on draft day. How does he compare with recent players at his position who went in the top 10 (Roquan Smith, Devin White) and if he does fall, how far can you see him falling? 2. Another off-ball LB prospect that many see as the best in the class is Nakobe Dean of Georgia. Now, some buzz suggests he could fall all the way to Day 2 given concerns about whether his physical play-style can hold up at his relatively petit size (229 pounds). Moreover, some are of the opinion that one or both of his fellow Bulldogs in this class (Quay Walker and Channing Tindall) may be as good or better options. In what order do you have these three Georgia ‘backers ranked on your board at this time, and why? 3. Just two years ago, the Bengals selected a LB from Wyoming in Logan Wilson who has already grown into a core piece of their defense. This year, Wyoming is sending an arguably better LB prospect to the NFL in Chad Muma. Muma was a tackling machine for the Cowboys (11.3 tackles per game over the past two seasons) and posted some special numbers at the Combine (40” vertical jump and 129” broad jump). How does Muma compare/contrast with Logan Wilson as a prospect and can you see him carving out a similar role for himself as his fellow Wyoming Cowboy within the next two seasons? 4. A prospect that could very well be rising up boards across the league after posting some super freakish results at both the Combine and his Pro Day is Wisconsin's Leo Chenal. Aside from a 40.5” vertical and a 128” broad jump in Indy, he posted an ASTONISHING 6.84s three-cone drill. Moreover, according to data analyst/statistician Kent Lee Platte, Chenal's Relative Athletic Score ranked fourth out of 2,188 LB dating back all the way to 1987. Does the tape match the traits for Leo Chenal in your view, and how early can you see him hearing his name called? 5. As ESPN's Jordan Reid and others reported at the Combine, a LB that the NFL is apparently much higher on than those in draft media is LSU's Damone Clark. Based on what you have seen of him, why do you think that is? 6. Buy Or Sell: Christian Harris, Jesse Luketa, Malcolm Rodriguez, Darrian Beavers, Brandon Smith, Zakoby McClain, Brian Asamoah, Aaron Hansford 7. Best Landing Spots: -Devin Lloyd: Falcons -Nakobe Dean: Bears, Steelers, Seahawks -Quay Walker: AFC West or NFC West -Chad Muma: Broncos -Leo Chenal: Colts

Kyle Crabbs of the Draft Dudes podcast, along with TDN's Paige Dimakos, had a chance to catch up with Penn State LB Jesse Luketa. They talk about his prep for the NFL Combine/Pro Day, his time at Penn State, his evolution as a player and what he got out of a week in Mobile for the Senior Bowl.

TSN's Farhan Lalji joins the show from the NFL's Draft Combine to break things down as they're happening in Indianapolis

This week, Penn State football is sending eight players to the 2022 NFL Combine in Indianapolis. While the testing had interviews have already begun, the on-field television portion starts on Thursday. To get you ready for what to expect, host Thomas Frank Carr and Senior Editor Nate Bauer discuss what they expect from Penn State's contingent at the combine.  They start with Bauer's article from Wednesday detailing how Penn State's top 'freaks' safety Jaquan Brisker and linebacker Brandon Smith should test. The Athletic's Bruce Feldman moved Brisker up in his rankings based on his performance this past season and what he's projected to run at the combine. Bauer details those numbers, and T-Frank gives context to what they mean. After that, T-Frank gives one drill that he thinks Brisker needs to succeed in showing off his considerable talents.  From there, they discuss Smith and his expected testing numbers. This conversation quickly shifts from Smith's physical abilities to his play in 2021, which was sub-par to expectation. So will that change his draft stock? Bauer thinks there's a chance while T-Frank isn't so sure. He gives why he believes that Smith will still be a Day 2 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.  Also, is there validity to the conversation of Brandon Smith switching positions to edge defender? T-Frank has no time for the discussion and gives his reasons why. That conversation then leads into another one about the traits necessary to play through contact, how Penn State selects players from high school, and Smith's ability to learn that trait in the future. T-Frank then gives a key number for a drill he thinks Smith needs to ace to solidify his profile as a coverage player. Finally, T-Frank asks, which player will be the top freak at the combine? They both give their answers.  Next, they discuss Penn State's left tackle, Rasheed Walker. T-Frank is particularly frustrated with Walker's evaluation because he doesn't know what to do with him. Bauer asks if he's a left tackle or a different position going forward, and T-Frank admits he doesn't have a good answer. Then, they go into Walker's testing numbers and play to try and find a solution. It eventually evolved into a conversation about Walker's underperforming during his time at Penn State and trying to find a reason.  From there, they discuss Penn State's best possible chance of sending a first-round pick to the draft in April in receiver Jahan Dotson. What 40 times is Dotson expected to run? He's possibly the best overall player at his position, but will the NFL covet him on Day 1? T-Frank explains the difference and then points out the holes in Dotson's game that may prevent him from becoming that pick. From there, he gives a drill and a testing result that can help Dotson prove those doubts wrong.  After discussing Dotson, T-Frank and Bauer discuss Penn State's defensive end prospects in Arnold Ebiketie and Jesse Luketa. What should you expect out of Ebiketie? T-Frank gives the drills and the numbers that are key for pass rushers. He thinks that both can shine in that role this week as well. Luketa is an exciting prospect with a wide range of outcomes based on this week. If he tests well, could he leapfrog Brandon Smith in the draft? T-Frank and Bauer discuss. Finally, they discuss Penn State's specialist, Jordan Stout. While mostly having fun with the conversation, T-Frank gives one critical metric for punters at the combine.  Lastly, they ask the question that frustrated Penn State fans have brought up for a month now. If Penn State had so many great athletes at the NFL Combine, why did they finish 7-6? Bauer and T-Frank bring up the question and give the apparent context to it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State's football program will be well-represented at the NFL scouting combine and eight Lions will be in Indianapolis. Jesse Luketa, Jaquan Brisker, Rasheed Walker and Jordan Stout are part of the Penn State group and PennLive's Bob Flounders and Daniel Gallen share their thoughts on what to expect from that quartet on this episode of the Blue-White Breakdown podcast. The Lions have also announced the date of Penn State Pro Day in State College and James Franklin's first spring practice news conference is less than three weeks away. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Co-hosts John Hodge and J.C. Abbott discuss the Edmonton Elks signing former NFL receiver Martavis Bryant, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats adding one-handed linebacker Shaquem Griffin to their negotiation list, Canadian prospects Jesse Luketa and John Metchie III preparing for the 2022 NFL Draft, and Calgary Stampeders' defensive back Derrick Jones calling out his team after they refused to release him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tyler Donohue and Sean Fitz are back with another week of the Lions247 Podcast! On today's episode, former Penn State DE/LB Jesse Luketa joins to break down his preparation for the NFL Combine, his time at Penn State, some players to watch defensively next year, and more! Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While the current Penn State football players are hard at work in the weight room getting ready for the 2022 season, eight former Nittany Lions are gearing up for the next step in their career. Starting Tuesday, March 1st, these players will put their skills to the test at the annual NFL Combine in Indianapolis in front of 32 teams. Which players need to make the most of an impact? You can make a case for any one of them, but host Thomas Frank Carr has picked three players to represent the three critical data-gathering facets of the Combine. After a quick introduction about the Penn Staters that won Super Bowl LVI, T-Frank starts with the interview portion of the Combine. Most fans are not aware of the 15-minute interview sessions outside of the skills testing on the field during the week in Indy. Players meet with interested teams in scheduled blocks of time to ask just about any question they want. While the most bizarre questions make it to the light of day, the more serious questions about play, performance, and personality don't. So who needs to ace the interview portion the most? T-Frank has a candidate that he thinks fits that situation perfectly. Next, he focuses on the testing portion of the Combine. From the famous 40-yard dash to the vertical leap, one player needs to post excellent numbers more than the other seven representatives from Penn State. So why is Jesse Luketa the pick? After all, he just finished an impressive week at the Senior Bowl. T-Frank explains. Finally comes the medical examinations at the Combine. Who has the most checkered injury past? Penn State does not give public details regarding injuries, so this is a murkier topic. Despite that, one player stands out. Finally, T-Frank addresses one related topic to the Combine and the players mentioned on the show. Did some players, like Luketa, make a mistake by declaring for the draft? Would one more year of development change their draft slotting? T-Frank gives his thoughts on what he thinks is a warped perception of money, draft position, and value. #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

As the 2022 offseason marches on, current, former, and future Penn State football players are making news over the past week. The BWI Monday Live Show distills all of that information into 60 minutes to start each week. Join host Thomas Frank Carr, reporter Dave Eckert and senior Editor Nate Bauer live on YouTube today as they discuss various topics surrounding the football and basketball team. They'll start with updates to previous topics on the show over the past week. Penn State announced late in the week that they have reached a deal with the clothing brand Fanatics to sell player jerseys for the upcoming season. How will that work? How does that factor into players' names, images, and likeness deals? Bauer, Eckert, and T-Frank all give their thoughts about the news and how things are shaping up for head coach James Franklin in his push to keep the Nittany Lions on pace with the rest of college football. From there, they'll shift gears to the 2022 Senior Bowl, which wrapped up on Saturday. Former Penn State hybrid defender Jesse Luketa had a standout performance with two sacks and a fumble during the game. So how does that change his draft stock, if at all? The trio will give their thoughts. After that, they'll open up the show to questions from the live audience and give their thoughts on any opinions relevant to the week's topics. From there, they'll get into this week's game. First, each panelist will predict the breakout player for the 2022 season on offense and defense. Then, this week, they'll make a case for why that player is the correct answer, and then the audience will vote on who has the best answer. Finally, they'll discuss Penn State hoops and their recent, close loss to Wisconsin on the road. How did Penn State keep it close in the low-scoring affair? Then, Nate and Dave give their thoughts on the team as it heads into the home stretch of the 2022 regular season. Join the BWI Live Show at noon today, only on YouTube! #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 Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Super Bowl week but it was also a big Penn State football week! PennLive's Bob Flounders and David Jones get into some interesting Lions' news on this episode of the Blue-White Breakdown podcast. Dan Connor, PSU's all-time leading tackler, has joined Penn State's staff as an analyst and Bob and Dave look back at Dan's Penn State days. Plus, Micah Parsons puts on a speed show at the Pro Bowl and Jesse Luketa turns heads at the Senior Bowl. All that and Super Bowl selections! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lots of Sens talk in hour 2 of the program, as the guys get set for Sens/Devils, and Ottawa's jam packed schedule. They also debate who's under more pressure, and talk about what's next for Colin White. The fellas also discuss Jesse Luketa's performance in the Senior Bowl, and talk about Canadian talent showing up around the NFL

In their return to the Bryce Jordan Center last night, Penn State basketball got a massive win with a 90-86 victory over Iowa. Reporter Dave Eckert joins the BWI Daily Edition to give his thoughts on the game. Host Thomas Frank Carr starts Eckert at the end of the game where Iowa, down for most of the game, forced overtime. How unusual was the play that extended the contest to two overtimes? Eckert details what happened in the final minutes of a game that Penn State controlled for most of the evening. After that, they discuss the overtime period and how the game-tying tip-in from Keegan Murray affected Penn State in the extra minutes. Finally, Eckert details the key players in overtime and how head coach Micah Shrewsberry navigated had his team respond. From there, they work back to regulation and discuss just how rare the performance from big men John Harrar and Greg Lee was. Both were outstanding on the night to a level that, according to Eckert, Penn State hasn't seen in quite some time. However, they had to do the bulk of the work to get Penn State in position to close the game out in the final minutes becuase one key element was missing from the Nittany Lions attack. Eckert details what that was and how it led to a slum in the middle minutes of the game. After wrapping up their discussion about last night, they move on to Penn State's upcoming game against Wisconsin this weekend. Eckert previews what waits ahead of the Nittany Lions in Madison and how the game might unfold. From there, they move on to discuss Penn State Hockey. The team has struggled this season, and Eckert gives his thoughts about what has been going on for head coach Guy Gadowski's squad. Why has the team played better as of late? Why hasn't it translated into wins? Finally, they break that down and forecast the team's postseason chances. Lastly, they discuss the Senior Bowl. In Mobile, practice started earlier this week for several former Penn State players who hope to improve their stock in the 2022 NFL Draft. T-Frank and Eckert discuss Jesse Luketa's change in weight, Arnold Ebiketie's insane measurements, and Jahan Dotson's absence from the event. #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://bluewhiteillustrated.podbean.com/ 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

Ottawa's own Jesse Luketa joins The Drive to talk about declaring for the NFL draft, after 4 seasons at Penn State

This week, Penn State football is in Tampa, Florida, preparing to face Arkansas in the Outback Bowl. Blue White Illustrated reporter Greg Pickel is down in the Sunshine State and joins host Thomas Frank Carr to give an update on the team, what he's seen at practice, as well as his takeaways from media availability.  They start with the news that broke Wednesday afternoon that Penn State left tackle Rasheed Walker would not play in the game, and backup Olu Fashanu will take his spot on the left side. Pickel wasn't surprised by the news but by what head coach James Franklin said during his press conference. So, he addresses that before giving his thoughts on what that move means for the team.  Next, they get into the other piece of news coming out of Franklin's media availability. First, they discuss what that information means for the Penn State defense and its effects. Then, T-Frank gets Pickel's thoughts on how bowl games should affect the redshirt status of players who may be forced into action by starters opting out for the NFL Draft.  From there, they examine a crucial cog in Penn State's efforts on defense; linebacker Jesse Luketa. After hearing what interim defensive coordinator Anthony Poindexter has to say about how they might use Luketa on Saturday, T-Frank and Pickel discuss what is best for the team in that regard. Finally, T-Frank brings up one troubling stat regarding Luketa's usage and how it could put Penn State in a bind if he plays too many snaps at linebacker.  From there, they take a look at the young players that might see action during the contest and what Pickel is curious to learn about that group on Saturday.  Finally, they wrap up by going over the news that starting corner Joey Porter Jr. is returning to Penn State next season. They hear from Porter Jr. what happened at the end of the year, and then T-Frank and Pickel discuss his potential next season.  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://bluewhiteillustrated.podbean.com/ Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State football has several high-profile players entering the 2022 NFL Draft this upcoming spring. To gauge where they stand in the draft landscape, host Thomas Frank Carr speaks with Anthony Treash of PFF to get his view on the matter.  However, before they get to the prospects, they look at Penn State's most critical player on offense, quarterback Sean Clifford. They discuss the season that Clifford put together, what stood out, and where he improved. They also discuss Clifford's future at Penn State and what Nittany Lions fans should expect if the senior returns for a sixth year. Finally, Treash leaves the conversation of quarterbacks with a glimmer of hope in his evaluation of 5-star prospect Drew Allar.  The first player they discuss is Penn State safety Jaquan Brisker. Treash and T-Frank discuss Brisker's season and what stood out about the safety's stellar play. Treash also says that Brisker has the essential ingredient that makes an NFL defensive back stand out from the rest. But does he also say that Brisker should be a high draft pick?  The next player they discuss is edge defender Arnold Ebiketie. Treash was very high on the former Temple Owl and his transition to Penn State this offseason. Did he live up to or exceed his expectations? Next, T-Frank and Treash discuss what makes Ebiketie so great as a rusher, and then Treash gives his draft stock projection. Finally, T-Frank asks Treash to rank the senior among the best edge prospects that Penn State has produced over the last several years. Where does he rank Ebikeite among Odafe Oweh and Yetur Gross-Matos?  They save possibly the most controversial prospect for last with receiver Jahan Dotson. The numbers for Dotson this year are outstanding, but did his PFF grade match? How do his physical skills weigh into his draft evaluation? T-Frank and Treash discuss Dotson's future, and Treash says that the senior receiver answered more questions than not this past season.  They end the show with a discussion about edge defender Jesse Luketa. The hybrid defender hasn't publicly decided what he plans to do this offseason, so Treash weighs in on what he thinks Luketa should do. How does he project as an NFL defender? What does the road through the NFL look like for Luketa if he declares now? Finally, T-Frank and Treash wrap up agreeing that developing in one key area could make Luketa a high-profile prospect in the future.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BREAKING NEWS: James Franklin signs his decade deal with Penn State as the boys discuss their thoughts on his ability to get team to an “elite level”. Also, some more details on assistant coach pay as well as some speculation about the football facility upgrades. The Canadian Revolution officially began at Penn State over the weekend. Several players like Christian Veilleux, Jesse Luketa, Jonathan Sutherland, and Malick Meiga stepped up from the Great North to provide a 28-0 win over Rutgers despite a depleted roster. The College Football Awards came out and Jahan Dotson absolutely was snubbed for the Fred Biletnikoff Award given to the nation's best receiver and an interesting anecdote about PSU legendary DT from 1969, Mike Reid. Lucci has one more chance to stump the Croatian Bear before he must concede in Penn State 2000-2010 Trivia. Later, the boys also give their key players to look out for against the #12 Michigan State Spartans. The Pinstripe Bowl must be avoided. The fellas check out the best case and second-worst case scenario if the Nittany Lions finish 8-4. And lastly, an enormous final week for the Big Ten Betting Bonanza as things comes down to the final stretch.

Big Ten Network's Mike Hall talks with Penn State's outstanding wide receiver, Jahan Dotson. 0:00 -- Introduction to Jahan Dotson 1:57 -- Story behind Jahan Dotson's name 4:56 -- Jahan Dotson on Jesse Luketa as a Roommate 6:20 -- Jahan Dotson on Sean Clifford 8:18 -- Jahan Dotson on practicing against Micah Parsons 9:12 -- Jahan Dotson on White Out Games 12:45 -- Jahan Dotson on nearly going to UCLA 16:27 -- Jahan Dotson's one change to Penn State uniforms 21:10 -- "B4 You Go" segment

The Penn State Football Team is about to begin the second half of the season this weekend when they host Illinois at Beaver Stadium. To get ready for the stretch run, Host of the BWI Daily Edition Thomas Frank Carr brings on writer at Blue White Illustrated Dave Eckert to take a look at the final six games and give some predictions.    They begin with some True or False questions that T-Frank wants to know Dave's answers to. The questions include: - Penn State's defense will be able to overcome the loss of PJ Mustihper. - Jesse Luketa will have an equal number of pressures to Arnold Ebiketie. - The Penn State defensive starters will shut out at least one more opponent.  - Penn State's rushing attack will have a statistically better output going forward. - Sean Clifford will play the majority of the snaps in the next six games. - Jahan Dotson will go over 100 yards receiving in more than three games to end the season.    - Penn State will match their 5-1 record to start the season in the second half.   Next they take a more open-ended look at the last stanza and discuss Penn State's chances of getting near or being in the conversation for the College Football Playoff. That question ultimately leads to the discussion of Penn State vs Ohio State and the Nittany Lions chances in that game.    Finally they look at the key factors to success that they haven't discussed, take a stab at evolving the Penn State offense after the bye week and then give a quick preview of the game this weekend against Illinois.    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: http://bluewhiteillustrated.com / Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://bluewhiteillustrated.podbean.com/ Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/BWIonRivals

The Blue White Illustrated staff recaps Penn State's 44-13 win against Ball State during the Monday edition of BWI Live. Host Thomas Frank Carr gets the staff's impression on how Penn State played in key facets of the game and what that means for the team going into a key game this weekend against Auburn. T-Frank is joined by Senior Editor Nate Bauer, Reporter Greg Pickel and staff writer Dave Eckert.  They each give their broad views of the game and then get into the following topics:  Has Keyvone Lee done enough to warrant more carries? What have they thought about Sean Clifford through two weeks of the season?  How has Mike Yurcich put his stamp on the offense so far?  They also get into their key moments of the game and what turned the tide for Penn State last weekend.  Finally they look at the defensive side of the ball and discuss the following: Jesse Luketa's impact and selflessness as a player to switch positions.  DaeQuan Hardy's play though two games as a slot corner.  Jaquan Brisker's snap count against Ball State and if it should be a concern moving forward.  They wrap up by discussing the kicking situation with Jordan Stout and then give their first impressions of Auburn and what they're looking for on Saturday.  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://bwi.rivals.com/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://bluewhiteillustrated.podbean.com/ Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/BWIonRivals

Monday 9/13/21 Hour 1 – Topics: Steve says Penn State got better from week 1 to week 2, Guest: LNP’s Mike Gross, he says the first two drives of the Ball State win standout the most, Sean Clifford still has work to do, but making progress, Jesse Luketa’s play, and more.

Monday 9/13/21 Hour 1 – Topics: Steve says Penn State got better from week 1 to week 2, Guest: LNP’s Mike Gross, he says the first two drives of the Ball State win standout the most, Sean Clifford still has work to do, but making progress, Jesse Luketa’s play, and more.

Hour 2 – Guest: Blue-White Illustrated’s Nate Bauer, he says it was key to see Sean Clifford show maturity right away, something needs to be addressed with targeting, and more; and its our first full set of picks with the king.

Friday 9/10/21 Hour 1 – Topics: Steve likes how Dak Prescott looked last night, and more light on financial trouble with Rutgers. Guest: Former Nittany Lion and now broadcaster Reginald Walker, on Penn State’s win and more.

Today's edition of the Blue-White Breakdown features high praise for impact Penn State defenders Jesse Luketa and Arnold Ebiketie and a look inside the mind of star receiver Jahan Dotson. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thursday 9/9/21 Hour 1 – Topics: Steve says Micah Parsons, Jamar Chase and others will set the precedent for players who opt out early. Plus, its week 3 of High School Football Roundtable.

Hour 2 – Guest: The Voice of the Steelers, Bill Hillgrove, on the passing of Tunch Ilkin, he thinks the Steelers will be much better than people think, TJ Watt is Mr. Turnover, and more. Topics: Steve has an EPIC RANT on the College Football Playoff’s schedule!

The BWI Daily continues its look at positional battles throughout Penn State's roster with the defensive end position. Host Thomas Frank Carr and Greg Pickel take you through what was said and observed through the first two weeks of practice at Penn State's fall training camp. First, they discuss projected starting defensive end Nick Tarburton's journey to where he is today, which includes a position switch and multiple injuries. They also tell you why they think he's the lead candidate to start opposite of Arnold Ebiketie on the Penn State defensive line. Next, they discuss why we've heard so much about Smith Vilbert this spring and summer. Is he really becoming the player his recruiting profile said he could be?  They continue down the depth chart of the Penn State defensive end position to discuss the biggest enigma of the defense, Jesse Luketa. Is he a linebacker or a defensive end? Which should he be? T-Frank and Greg give their thoughts. Finally, Greg gives his final impressions on what is left to learn through training camp at some key positions. ORDER THE 2021 BWI FOOTBALL PREVIEW: https://bluewhiteonline.com/football-preview/ 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://bwi.rivals.com/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://bluewhiteillustrated.podbean.com/ Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/BWIonRivals

Penn State held its first open practice of the season this Saturday and BWI Senior Editor Nate Bauer was there to see it. Hear what Nate and host Thomas Frank Carr took away from the weekend and their thoughts on comments from Media Day. -They offer differing opinions on the loss of Adisa Isaac to a non-football injury, which was confirmed by James Franklin on Saturday. While both Nate and T-Frank think it's significant, they have differing ideas on how it might impact the team. - They discuss how Jesse Luketa, Jonathan Sutherland, and several other players on defense may be used in hybrid roles in 2021 and what that might mean for the team's overall philosophy. -After that they take a long look at the quarterback situation and Nates impressions on the startling contrast between this practice, and ones in the past that he's observed. -Finally Nate and T-Frank share what stood out to them about Mike Yurcich's first day in front of the entire media at practice. ORDER THE 2021 BWI FOOTBALL PREVIEW: https://bluewhiteonline.com/football-preview/ 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://bwi.rivals.com/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://bluewhiteillustrated.podbean.com/ Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/BWIonRivals

Hour 2 – Topics: Steve shares a story how Joe Paterno met Roy Halladay while Penn State worked out in Clearwater, Bobby Bowden dies, and Steve didn’t like how the ‘Dinger’ issue with the Rockies was handled by the media. Guest: Mark Wogenrich of SI.com, on Jesse Luketa moving to DE, players seem ‘free’ after last year’s COVID-dominated season, Sean Clifford ‘not shying away’ from expectations, and more.

Hour 2 – Topics: Steve shares a story how Joe Paterno met Roy Halladay while Penn State worked out in Clearwater, Bobby Bowden dies, and Steve didn’t like how the ‘Dinger’ issue with the Rockies was handled by the media. Guest: Mark Wogenrich of SI.com, on Jesse Luketa moving to DE, players seem ‘free’ after last year’s COVID-dominated season, Sean Clifford ‘not shying away’ from expectations, and more.

A name you probably heard for the first time this spring is that of linebacker Tyler Elsdon. T-Frank shows you why you should know his name, as he might be a breakout candidate for the Penn State defense this fall. T-Frank also tries to connect the dots as to what's going on with Jesse Luketa and finally, addresses the Tim Tebow signing. Mentioned in show: https://bwi.rivals.com/news/penn-state-football-recruiting-evaluating-tyler-elsdon YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmtFSkzyVfI Audio: Zapsplat.com

Jim and Muff welcome Scott, the #1 Fan of Guest of Guests, back to the show to help with the NFL Breakdown this week in Nate's stead while listening to Scott's breakdown on the current state of Jets football. The guys maybe have their fastest Fast Five before digging into the opening week of Big Ten Football. Muff gives his opinion on the Penn State loss while Jim shares an interesting AssHat of the Week.

Hour 2 – An interview with Penn State linebacker Jesse Luketa Penn State. Steve talked about ridiculous contracts where athletes, like Bobby Bonilla, are still being paid – Bobby gets $1.2 million a year, every year. Reviewed the top 16 crazy contracts still being paid off.

Hour 2 – An interview with Penn State linebacker Jesse Luketa Penn State. Steve talked about ridiculous contracts where athletes, like Bobby Bonilla, are still being paid – Bobby gets $1.2 million a year, every year. Reviewed the top 16 crazy contracts still being paid off.

The moment Jesse Luketa stepped foot in the United States he knew Penn State was the only option. Hear about the linebackers journey to Happy Valley, how a simple phrase has caught steam and much more. (1:00): Weekly Outlook (10:36): Madden Superstore (14:45): Moving away from Canada (21:08): LBU (23:27): It's Real Simple