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Host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian insider Joel Haas to preview the NFL draft from a Penn State perspective. Is Abdul Carter the best player available in this draft class? Or do names like Cam Ward and Travis Hunter deserve the title? Is Carter's best fit alongside Myles Garrett with the Cleveland Browns? Or as a face-of-the-franchise type for the New York Giants or Jacksonville Jaguars? How much should teams value TE Tyler Warren's diverse skill set? And how far could he slide down the order on Day 1 of the draft? Later, the guys offer thoughts on names expected to go in later rounds. Can Kevin Winston Jr. slide into the late Day 2 range? How much has Kobe King helped his draft stock since a rough performance against Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff? And will Jaylen Reed's playmaking ability help him get selected? Our duo tackles those topics, then pivots to spring football and NCAA transfer portal news for the Nittany Lions. Have Devonte Ross and Kyron Hudson proven they can help the receivers room in 2025? Will coach James Franklin add Syracuse WR Trebor Pena before the end of the spring transfer window? And are internal options like Tyseer Denmark, Kaden Saunders and Liam Clifford capable of stepping up to give QB Drew Allar more options in 2025?

On a special edition of their Penn State football podcast, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette/Daily College Nittany Lions insider Joel Haas react to reports that the program is hiring Ohio State DC Jim Knowles to the same position with a record-breaking coordinator contract. Does the bombshell move signal an all-in mentality from coach James Franklin's program heading into 2025? Could Penn State attract any elite talent -- such as star safety Caleb Downs -- away from the coach Ryan Day and the Buckeyes via the transfer portal? How much did the return of stars like Drew Allar, Nick Singleton, Kaytron Allen, Zane Durant, Dani Dennis-Sutton and Zakee Wheatley influence the move? What does the big contract say about how invested Penn State's top donors are in breaking through at the national level? What level of impact did Penn State's College Football Playoff breakthrough have on the situation? And how much will familiarity with Ohio State and Oregon help the Lions in their pursuit of a national championship? Our duo tackles those questions and more.

On their Penn State football podcast, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian Nittany Lions insider Joel Haas react to a busy week of personnel moves following the College Football Playoff loss to Notre Dame at the Orange Bowl. Will coach James Franklin miss Tom Allen as DC after his move to join Dabo Swinney at Clemson? Or are Anthony Poindexter, Dan Connor, Al Golden and D'Anton Lynn attractive possible alternatives? What about Harrison "Trey" Wallace and Omari Evans at receiver? Will their transfer portal departures hurt? Or could they be addition by subtraction after their no-show efforts in Miami? And can transfers Kyron Hudson from USC and Devonte Ross from Troy step into those roles capably? Our duo tackles those questions, then ponders NFL draft decisions. Does Penn State have the depth to stay elite despite the loss of names like Tyler Warren, Abdul Carter and Kobe King? To what degree can names like Dani Dennis-Sutton and Luke Reynolds step up behind them? And how encouraging are the returns of Dennis-Sutton, Drew Allar, Nick Singleton, Kaytron Allen and Zane Durant for Penn State's NIL program?

Joel Haas and Lyle Alenstein react to Penn State's gut-wrenching loss to Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinals Thursday night in Miami. Drew Allar's late interception set up the game-losing field goal, but why was he so bad throughout the night? How much blame does James Franklin deserve after another big-game loss? And how do the Nittany Lions recover and make another run in 2025?

On their weekly Penn State football podcast, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian Nittany Lions insider Joel Haas preview the College Football Playoff semifinal matchup against Notre Dame at the Orange Bowl. Does James Franklin need a win to shed his label of struggling to win big games for good? Or has he done enough with wins against SMU in the first round and Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl? And how important is it for Penn State as a program to beat a Fighting Irish program that's similarly fallen just short of joining the nation's elite programs? In terms of the matchup itself, does Penn State have the edge in star power with Drew Allar, Kaytron Allen, Nick Singleton, Abdul Carter and Tyler Warren? How many players should O Andy Kotelnicki and DC Tom Allen fear beyond Jeremiyah Love and Xavier Watts, with Rylie Mills out because of injury? What's the injury situation for Carter? Does Allar or Riley Leonard have more to prove in the QB matchup? And which opponent should Penn State prefer to see come out of the Cotton Bowl? A red-hot Ohio State team that they know? Or a talented Texas Longhorns team that they don't?

Joel Haas and Lyle Alenstein react to Penn State's win over Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl, which secured a spot for the Nittany Lions in the Orange Bowl and College Football Playoff semifinals against either Notre Dame or Georgia. Was the game too close for comfort with likely tougher challenges awaiting? How far can running backs Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton carry this team after another dominant performance on the ground? What about the Drew Allar and Tyler Warren passing connection that resulted in a pair of scores against the Broncos? What's the latest on Abdul Carter and Dani Dennis-Sutton, who both left the game with injuries? What does this win do for coach James Franklin's legacy? And should OC Andy Kotelnicki change up his play calling after going away from the running game while it was working? Our duo tackles those topics and more.

On their weekly Penn State football podcast, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian Nittany Lions insider Joel Haas preview the Fiesta Bowl against Boise State with a trip to the Orange Bowl and College Football Playoff semifinals on the line. Will Ashton Jeanty and the Broncos provide a tougher test than SMU did in Round 1? Or will Penn State's talent advantage yield a similar result? How much will the neutral site factor into the game after the Beaver Stadium crowd was a major factor against the Mustangs? And who will have the biggest performance if Penn State wins? Drew Allar? Nick Singleton? Kaytron Allen? Abdul Carter? Tyler Warren? Or someone else, like Dominic DeLuca, who had a pair of interceptions against SMU? Later our duo ponders the goings on in the rest of the playoff bracket and Penn State world. Should Penn State prefer to face Georgia or Notre Dame in the next round? Should it hope Oregon or Ohio State advances out of the Rose Bowl? Will Troy transfer Devonte Ross provide a boost to the receiving corps in 2025? And what's next for the women's volleyball program after Katie Schumacher-Cawley and Jess Mruzik led it to an eighth national title last weekend?

Penn State insiders Joel Haas and Lyle Alenstein react to Penn State's dominant College Football Playoff victory on Saturday at Beaver Stadium. How far can James Franklin and Drew Allar take the Nittany Lions after finally earning a signature win? Will this victory silence their critics? Or is a Fiesta Bowl win against Boise State in the next round essential to that narrative as well? Can any defense in the playoffs stop running backs Katron Allen and Nick Singleton after their huge days? How much praise do OC Andy Kotelnicki and DC Tom Allen deserve? And have Abdul Carter, Tony Rojas and Dominic DeLuca helped the defense find its stride after forcing numerous turnovers against SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings? Our duo tackles those questions and more.

On their weekly Penn State football podcast, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian Nittany Lions insider Joel Haas to preview the College Football Playoff first-round matchup with SMU on Saturday at Beaver Stadium. Is this Drew Allar's big chance to show a big audience what he can do in a do-or-die moment? Have he and coach James Franklin been slept on because casual fans only see them fail in big games? Was Allar's announced return in 2025 a surprise? Or a smart move for his NFL draft stock? And how will the rest of the quarterback room fill out behind him, with Ethan Grunkemeyer and Jaxon Smolik vying to replace transfer Beau Pribula as the No. 2 guy? Our duo tackles those questions and more, including: How much can transfer portal addition Kyron Hudson help the weak wide receiver corps next season? Could former USC Trojans teammates Zachariah and Zion Branch join him in Happpy Valley? Could Penn State see other key players like Abdul Carter, Kaytron Allen or Nick Singleton return next season? How does the PSU defense match up with SMU stars like QB Kevin Jennings, RB Brashard Smith and WRs Roderick Daniels Jr. and Key'Shawn Smith? Does the men's basketball team have March Madness potential after receiving AP poll votes this week? And what are the women's volleyball tam's chances to stop rival Pitt from winning a national title this week?

Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian Penn State insiders Joel Haas and Lyle Alenstein break down Penn State's loss to Oregon in the Big Ten championship game on Saturday night. Did the Nittany Lions defense let down Drew Allar, Tyler Warren and an explosive offense? Is this another example of James Franklin struggling to win the big games? And what does the College Football Playoff forecast look like after this one?

On their weekly Penn State football podcast, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian insider Joel Haas preview the Nittany Lions' Big Ten championship matchup with top-ranked Oregon. Will their College Football Playoff path be easiest with a win? Or a loss that could result in a No. 5 seed with a favorable path to the semifinals, a quirk in the new 12-team system? Could Penn State fall behind Notre Dame in the rankings with a loss? And what does this game mean for coach James Franklin's legacy amid his recent struggles against highly ranked teams? Our duo tackles those topics, then digs into the matchup. Will star tight end Tyler Warren be able to get open against this Ducks secondary? Can receivers including Trey Wallace, Omari Evans and Liam Clifford draw enough coverage of Warren for QB Drew Allar to get him the ball? How will running backs Nick Singleton and Kayton Allen perform against a tough Oregon front seven? And on the other side the ball, can Abdul Carter and the defense do enough to contain Ducks playmakers Dillion Gabrial, Jordan James and Tez Johnson?

Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian Penn State insiders Joel Haas and Lyle Alenstein break down the Nittany Lions' 44-7 win over Maryland on Saturday afternoon from Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pa. Was this latest blowout a good sign of things to come as the Nittany Lions prepare for an unlikely Big Ten title game appearance? How did star tight end and Mackey award candidate Tyler Warren perform in the regular season finale? Did Drew Allar and Andy Kotelnicki's offense do enough to make a run against No. 1 Oregon? What did Nick Singleton do to get the run game going? And what does this win — and Ohio State's stunning loss to Michigan — mean for Penn State's College Football Playoff positioning? Our duo tackles those topics and more.

Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian Penn State insiders Joel Haas and Lyle Alenstein break down the Nittany Lions' 26-25 win over Minnesota on Saturday afternoon from Huntington Bank Stadium in Minnesota. How were the Golden Gophers able to give the Nittany Lions such a scare? How did Drew Allar perform? Why can't the Nittany Lions running backs seem to put together a solid game? What led to James Franklin's gutsy fake punt call on the game-sealing drive? And what does this result mean for Penn State's College Football Playoff chances? Our duo tackles those topics and more.

On their weekly Penn State football podcast, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian insider Joel Haas analyze the job coach James Franklin has done to put the Nittany Lions in contention for a College Football Playoff spot. Does he deserve more credit despite his lack of big wins? Would Penn State be out of the CFP discussion had it slipped up against an inferior team as the Alabama Crimson Tide the the Georgia Bulldogs have this season? And is recent domination of the Washington Huskies and Purdue Boilermakers an example of his message getting through to plays effectively? Our duo ponders those questions and more. Can Penn State really be a national championship threat running it's offense through tight end Tyler Warren? Could freshman Luke Reynolds be the next dominant Penn State TE after Warren? Has OC Andy Kotelnicki shown too much of what backup QB Beau Pribula can do when he spells Drew Allar in meaningful moments? Which potential SEC foe does Penn State match up best against in the playoff? And who should Lions fans root for in this week's big game between Indiana and Ohio State?

On their weekly Penn State football podcast, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian insider Joel Haas react to attacks on the Nittany Lions' No. 4 ranking in the AP and College Football Playoff polls from numerous critics including Sports Illustrated's Pat Forde. Are their critiques of Penn State's lack of big wins fair? Or are there just as many holes in the resumes of teams like Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia and Ole Miss? Are the Crimson Tide and Bulldogs, specifically, benefitting from brand bias? And how many teams ranked behind Penn State have reasonable claims of being more talented? Our duo tackles those topics, then reacts to a week of TV contract drama around the Big Ten. How diminished was Penn State's White Out win against Washington by airing on NBC's Peacock streaming service? And will blowback against Fox's Big Noon Saturday result in more marquee night games for Penn State and premier Big Ten foes like Ohio State, Michigan and Oregon any time soon? Then our duo wraps the show by chatting a little nuts-and-bolts football. Did Penn State's receivers engender more confidence after big nights against Washington from Trey Wallace, Liam Clifford and Julian Fleming? What is the running game's outlook if Nick Singleton is forced to miss time with an injury? And how many sacks can Abdul Carter total by the end of the regular season after notching four in the last two games?

On their weekly Penn State football podcast, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian insider Joel Haas to react to last week's loss to Ohio State and look ahead to this weekend's matchup against Washington in the annual white out game at Beaver Stadium. How big is coach James Franklin's receiver problem after the group combined for just three receptions against the Buckeyes and were dwarfed in the passing game by running back Nick Singleton and tight end Tyler Warren? Is there any chance for guys including Trey Wallace, Liam Clifford, Julian Fleming and Omari Evans to improve substantially between now and a potential College Football Playoff run? And how much responsibility does QB Drew Allar have for the receivers' struggles? Our duo tackles those questions, OC Andy Kotelnicki's playcalling and the end of the game against Ohio State; Franklin's recent engagements with fans and media; and the state of the Big Ten and CFP races.

On their weekly Penn State football podcast, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian insider Joel Haas preview this week's pivotal matchup against No. 4 Ohio State. What's the latest on Drew Allar's injury, per coach James Franklin? Is Beau Pribula a viable option to beat the Buckeyes in what would be his first career start? What bar does Allar have to meet healthy wise to have reasonable hopes to play? And how similar is Pribula's game to that of Nittany Lions legend Trace McSorley's? Our duo tackles those questions and more, including: Was Ohio State QB Will Howard a recruiting miss for Penn State, considering his fiery comments about facing the Lions this week? Do Tyler Warren, Trey Wallace, Liam Clifford, Julian Fleming and others give Penn State its deepest wide receivers room in some time? Are the linebackers ready for the challenge of slowing down Buckeyes starts TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins in the running game? And what does this game mean for the Big Ten championship and College Football Playoff races? Our duo tackles those questions and more.

On their weekly Penn State football podcast, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian insider Joel Haas preview an important game for the Nittany Lions against Wisconsin. Could this be a trap game for coach James Franklin's squad following an emotional win at USC and ahead of crucial home matchups with Ohio State and Washington? And what challenge does the Badgers run game, led by Tawee Walker, pose after the Trojans' Woody Marks had a big day against Penn State a couple of weeks ago? Our duo tackles those questions, then ponders big questions for the second half of the season. What will happen to QB Drew Allar and the offense if defenses start to try to take star TE Tyler Warren away? Are running backs Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen or receivers Julian Fleming, Trey Wallace, Omari Evans and Liam Clifford ready to step up? Will Penn State see star safety K.J. Winston again this season amid his injury? And why are names including Cooper Cousins, Jalen Kimber and A.J. Harris among those to watch as breakout candidates over the final six games?

Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian insider Joel Haas is joined by the Daily Collegian's Lyle Alenstein to talk all things Penn State football heading into the Nittany Lions' second and final bye week of the college season. Joel and Lyle break down PSU's second-half schedule and discuss what the team needs to do in order to beat both Wisconsin and Ohio State in Big Ten play. The guys also look back and evaluate the first half of the season and what James Franklin, Drew Allar and company need to work on before next Saturday night's conference road tilt against the Badgers. Has Penn State lived up to expectations so far despite their undefeated record and No. 3 national ranking? And what do the Nittany Lions need to do to defeat No. 4-ranked Ohio State in two weeks? Our duo tackles those topics and more. For more sports, visit post-gazette.com.

Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian insider Joel Haas is joined by the Daily Collegian's Lyle Alenstein to recap Penn State's nervewracking 33-30 overtime win Saturday against USC at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. What led to Tyler Warren's historic day (17 catches for 222 yards) and is he among the best tight ends in college football? How did Drew Allar perform late in the game when the pressure was at its highest? Did Ryan Barker's game-winning field goal shore up his spot as the Nittany Lions' kicker? And why did the defense struggle in the first half against the Trojans? Our duo tackles those topics and more.

Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian insiders Joel Haas and Lyle Alenstein break down the Nittany Lions' breezy 27-11 win over UCLA on Saturday at Beaver Stadium. Did Drew Allar and the Nittany Lions offense underwhelm again? And what can they do to improve and come out of the gates faster? What's Nick Singleton's injury status? On the other hand, what made defensive coordinator Tom Allen's unit so dominant against the struggling Bruins? And what can Penn State take from this contest into next week's road trip to face off with USC in Los Angeles? Our duo tackles those topics and more.

On their weekly Penn State football podcast, host Adam Bittner and Daily Collegian/Post-Gazette Nittany Lions insider Joel Haas react to the Nittany Lion's key win against No. 19 Illinois and look ahead to their next matchup Saturday against UCLA at Beaver Stadium. How much is the offense's inability to finish drives damaging perception of coach James Franklin's teams and OC Andy Kotelnicki's unit? Does Franklin have a real kicking issue on his hands after Sander Sahaydak missed two kicks against the Fighting Illini? And how will that impact Kotelnicki's playcalling moving forward. Our duo answers those questions and more, including: How have Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen improves so much from last season? Are quiet nights from Drew Allar, Tyler Warren and the passing game part of the offense's identity? What will dominance for Abdul Carter look like at his DE spot going forward after two sacks at Illinois? What will the Bruins bring to the table in this week's game? How do hot starts by Rutgers and Indiana impact Penn State's potential College Football Playoff path? And does the exciting Alabama-Georgia game from over the weekend show the complexity of the new 12-team playoff format?

On their weekly Penn State football podcast, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian Nittany Lions insider Joel Haas preview this week's Big Ten opener and primetime matchup with Illinois at Beaver Stadium. What does coach James Franklin mean in calling for "White Out energy," and was the Fighting Illini's Bret Bielema providing bulletin board material with his comments about it? And ow important is this game for OC Andy Kotelnicki and Drew Allar in silencing their loud critics who remain despite a record-setting win against Kent State? What is receiver Omari Evans' upside after another explosive effort against the Golden Flashes? Can fellow WRs Liam Clifford and Julian Fleming build on their best efforts of the season against a quality opponent? And how good can the tight end room be with Tyler Warren, Luke Reynolds and Khalil Dinkins? Our duo tackles those questions and analyzes the impact veteran Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer could have on the contest. Will the Lions defense contain him like it did WVU's Garrett Greene? Or could he be a challenge in the mold of Bowling Green's Connor Bazelak?

Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian insider Joel Haas is joined by the Daily Collegian's Lyle Alenstein to recap Penn State's historic 56-0 blowout of Kent State on Saturday at Beaver Stadium. How dangerous can OC Andy Kotelnicki's unit be in Big Ten play, which begins next week vs. Illinois, after setting a Nittany Lions record for yardage in a game against the Golden Flashes? Is Drew Allar playing the most efficient football of his career right now? Can receivers Trey Wallace, Omari Evans, Liam Clifford and Julian Fleming remain on their upward trajectory after a huge day? Just how dangerous can TE Tyler Warren be after contributing as a runner, passer and receiver on Saturday? How did Beau Pribula look in replacing Allar late? And just how dominant can Abdul Carter and Penn State's defense be for coach James Franklin? Our duo tackles those topics and more.

On their weekly Penn State football podcast, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian Nittany Lions insider Joel Haas react to news from coach James Franklin that star safety Kevin "KJ" Winston will be out for the "long-term" with an injury. How long will the projected first-round NFL draft pick be out? And does Penn State have enough depth in the form of Jaylen Reed, Zakee Wheatley and Cam Miller to navigate the the coming weeks without much trouble? Our duo dives into those topics and more. Including: How much pressure is on the team to dominate Kent State, given the Golden Flashes profound struggles so far in 2024? Will we see highly-touted prospects including Ethan Grunkemeyer, Max Granville and others in extensive duty if the Lions can get out to a big lead? How closely should we be watching Illinois' ranked showdown with Dylan Raiola and Nebraska this week, ahead of the Fighting Illini's visit to Beaver Stadium on Sept. 28? And what's the deal with No. 3 Penn State volleyball after getting dominated by No. 1 Pitt on Wednesday night?

On their weekly Penn State football podcast, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian Nittany Lions insider Joel Haas ponder the outlook for coordinator Tom Allen's defense after it was torched in the first half against Bowling Green this past week at Beaver Stadium. Was this just a bad, one-off effort physically? Or could it be a sign of more struggles to come? They also weigh in on some questions on offense. Is Omari Evans emerging as the No. 2 wide receiver behind Trey Wallace? Where has Julian Fleming gone in this offense? Can Tyler Warren exceed the production of recent Penn State greats including Mike Gesicki and Pat Freiermuth at tight end? And what should we make of Drew Allar throwing his first interception months earlier than he did a year ago?

Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian insider Joel Haas is joined by the Daily Collegian's Lyle Alenstein to recap Penn State's 34-12 victory Saturday against West Virginia in Morgantown. What should we make of Drew Allar's three-touchdown performance at QB? How much explosive potential does new OC Andy Kotelnicki's offense have after big plays from Nick Singleton at running back and Harrison "Trey" Wallace at receiver? How should we evaluate Abdul Carter's debut at defensive end? And what can we expect from coach James Franklin's Nittany Lions next week vs. Bowling Green? Our duo tackles those topics and more.

On their weekly Penn State football podcast, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian Nittany Lions insider Joel Haas preview the season opener Saturday vs. West Virginia in Morgantown. Can Drew Allar repeat his sparkling performance against the Mountaineers a year ago? What kind of threat does WVU QB Garrett Greene pose to DC Tom Allen's defense? How can running backs Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen show that they've taken big steps this offseason? How much should we believe coach James Franklin's hype of receivers including Julian Fleming, Harrison "Trey" Wallace, Liam Clifford, Kaden Saunders and others? How important will regional rivalries vs. West Virginia and neighbor Pitt be on the non-conference schedule moving forward? And was athletic director Pat Kraft's extension this week a good long-term move for the school?

On their weekly Penn State football podcast, host Adam Bittner and Daily Collegian/Post-Gazette Nittany Lions insider Joel Haas ponder over/unders for the team's biggest stars. Will Drew Allar surpass 3,000 passing yards for the first time in 2024? Could he challenge the 30 touchdown threshold? And will he throw more than his two interceptions from 2023 in new OC Andy Kotelnick's system? On the running back front, will either of Nick Singleton or Kaytron Allen surpass 1,000 yards? Can they combined for more than 20 touchdowns? In the passing game, can Julian Fleming and/or Trey Wallace be 1,000-yard receivers? Can names including Tyler Warren, Liam Clifford and Kaden Saunders crack 500 yards? And on defense, is 10 or more sacks a reasonable total for Abdul Carter amid his position switch. Our duo tackles those topics and coach James Franklin's captain picks announced this week.

On their weekly Penn State football podcast, host Adam Bittner and Daily Collegian/Post-Gazette insider Joel Haas ponder freshmen breakout candidates for coach James Franklin and the Nittany Lions in 2024. Can offensive linemen Cooper Cousins maintain his spring momentum and earn a starting spot? Can five-star prospect Luke Reynolds emerge in a tight end room that includes respected veterans Tyler Warren and Khalil Dinkins? How does Max Granville fit in behind names like Dani Dennis-Sutton and Abdul Carter at the EDGE spots? Can Tyseer Denmark find reps behind the likes of Julian Fleming, Trey Wallace and Liam Clifford? And can Quinton Martin see the field even with stars Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen ahead of him at running back? Our duo tackles those questions, Penn State's No. 8 ranking in the AP poll this week and a sizeable donation toward Beaver Stadium renovations.

On their weekly Penn State football podcast, host Adam Bittner and Daily Collegian/Post-Gazette insider Joel Haas ponder freshmen breakout candidates for coach James Franklin and the Nittany Lions in 2024. Can offensive linemen Cooper Cousins maintain his spring momentum and earn a starting spot? Can five-star prospect Luke Reynolds emerge in a tight end room that includes respected veterans Tyler Warren and Khalil Dinkins? How does Max Granville fit in behind names like Dani Dennis-Sutton and Abdul Carter at the EDGE spots? Can Tyseer Denmark find reps behind the likes of Julian Fleming, Trey Wallace and Liam Clifford? And can Quinton Martin see the field even with stars Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen ahead of him at running back? Our duo tackles those questions, Penn State's No. 8 ranking in the AP poll this week and a sizeable donation toward Beaver Stadium renovations.

On their weekly Penn State football podcast, host Adam Bittner and Daily Collegian/Post-Gazette insider Joel Haas react to comments by coaches and players at the Nittany Lions' media day this past weekend. Why are receivers including Tre Wallace, Kaden Saunders and Liam Clifford generating buzz early in fall camp? How will the complement transfer Julian Fleming? And how will coach James Franklin and new OC Andy Kotelnicki get the ball in their hands more frequently? Our duo tackles those questions and talks receivers and cornerbacks as well. Is Drew Allar still showing the confidence we saw earlier in the offseason? What should we make of his NFL draft potential? Why does Franklin love praising backups including Beau Pribula and Jaxon Smolik? And are corners including A.J. Harris, Jalen Kimber, Cam Miller, Zion Tracey, Audavion Collins and Elliot Washington ready to face the best the sport has to offer should they reach the College Football playoff? To end the show, Adam and Joel analyze the first coaches poll of the season and react to the ongoing fallout of the NCAA's House settlement.

On their weekly Penn State football podcast, host Adam Bittner and Daily Collegian/Post-Gazette insider Joel Haas react to comments by coaches and players at the Nittany Lions' media day this past weekend. Why are receivers including Tre Wallace, Kaden Saunders and Liam Clifford generating buzz early in fall camp? How will the complement transfer Julian Fleming? And how will coach James Franklin and new OC Andy Kotelnicki get the ball in their hands more frequently? Our duo tackles those questions and talks receivers and cornerbacks as well. Is Drew Allar still showing the confidence we saw earlier in the offseason? What should we make of his NFL draft potential? Why does Franklin love praising backups including Beau Pribula and Jaxon Smolik? And are corners including A.J. Harris, Jalen Kimber, Cam Miller, Zion Tracey, Audavion Collins and Elliot Washington ready to face the best the sport has to offer should they reach the College Football playoff? To end the show, Adam and Joel analyze the first coaches poll of the season and react to the ongoing fallout of the NCAA's House settlement.

On their weekly Penn State football podcast, the host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian Nittany Lions insider Joel Haas look ahead to the Nittany Lions' media day this weekend and ponder expectations for them in 2024. Can they win in the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff? Not just earn a berth in the field? Is that a fair expectation with big names including Drew Allar, Nick Singleton, Kaytron Allen, Abdul Carter and Julian Fleming in the lineup? Or is coach James Franklin's team still at too big a talent deficit to teams like Ohio State, Oregon and Georgia to expect to be a serious championship contender? And will it be easier or harder to make the Big Ten championship now that the conference has scrapped its divisional format with the addition of Oregon, USC, UCLA and Washington? Our duo tackles those questions and also analyzes the decisions to play the White Out game against Washington on Nov. 9 instead of Ohio State the week before.

On their weekly Penn State football podcast, the host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian Nittany Lions insider Joel Haas look ahead to the Nittany Lions' media day this weekend and ponder expectations for them in 2024. Can they win in the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff? Not just earn a berth in the field? Is that a fair expectation with big names including Drew Allar, Nick Singleton, Kaytron Allen, Abdul Carter and Julian Fleming in the lineup? Or is coach James Franklin's team still at too big a talent deficit to teams like Ohio State, Oregon and Georgia to expect to be a serious championship contender? And will it be easier or harder to make the Big Ten championship now that the conference has scrapped its divisional format with the addition of Oregon, USC, UCLA and Washington? Our duo tackles those questions and also analyzes the decisions to play the White Out game against Washington on Nov. 9 instead of Ohio State the week before.

By this time next year, Oregon and Washington will effectively be participants in the Big Ten conference, adding onto Penn State's west coast competitors. “The 1-0 Podcast” co-hosts Joel Haas and Seth Engle share their initial thoughts on the recent merger, and break down what this means for the future of college football. The duo also dives into how the addition of the previously Pac-12 schools to the Big Ten will impact fan involvement, as well as impact scheduling in the newly-formed “mega conference.”

Another athlete joins “Voices of the Valley” co-hosts Andrew Buckman and Joel Haas. Women's lacrosse midfielder Kristin O'Neill hops on to discuss her performance with her team so far this season. The Maryland native just had a career-high scoring game against Bucknell, and her team is set to play at Michigan on Saturday. Buckman and Haas talk more to O'Neill on where the team's successes can be attributed to this year, as well as why O'Neill decided to come to Penn State.

In the third episode of “Voices of the Valley,” co-hosts Joel Haas and Andrew Buckman bring on co-sports editor Sam Woloson to talk all things Penn State baseball. After touching on recent results from around Nittany Lion athletics, the co-hosts question Woloson about everything from his expectations for the baseball team in 2023 to questions about how he thinks it'll replace MLB fourth-round pick Matt Wood in the lineup. To end the podcast, Haas and Buckman give out team and player of the week, with new winners taking home the coveted awards.

In Episode 4 of “Voices of the Valley,” co-hosts Joel Haas and Andrew Buckman bring on men's basketball beat reporter and typical hockey guy Tyler Millen to talk all things Penn State hoops. After going through headlines from across Nittany Lion sports, the dynamic duo grills Millen about the current state of the basketball squad, specifically its most recent win over Illinois. Millen gives his take on star Jalen Pickett's career game against the Fighting Illini and his chances to win the John R. Wooden Award. Haas and Buckman close out the podcast by handing out team and player of the week from throughout Penn State Athletics.

In the latest episode of “Voices of the Valley,” co-hosts Joel Haas and Andrew Buckman bring on the biggest and most important guest yet, Penn State women's hockey star Tessa Janecke, to discuss her team's outlook ahead of the conference tournament. The podcast duo also asks Janecke about her pregame rituals, questions her knowledge of who the current Nittany Lion mascot is and suggests a 2-on-1 matchup of hockey against the star forward. Haas and Buckman close out the podcast with weekly superlatives.

In this episode of “Voices of the Valley,” co-hosts Andrew Buckman and Joel Haas welcome special guest Shay Ciezki from Penn State's women's basketball ahead of the team's matchup with Minnesota. The Nittany Lions are set to play the Golden Gophers on Wednesday afternoon in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament. Buckman and Haas gauge team dynamics heading into the game and strengths throughout the season so far. The duo interview Ciezki on a variety of topics from her role models on the team to her highest number of consecutive free throws.

In Episode 2 of “Voices of the Valley,” co-hosts Joel Haas and Andrew Buckman welcome on Daily Collegian men's hockey reporter Joe Tuman ahead of the blue and white's road matchup with No. 7 Ohio State. The co-hosts ask Tuman what's gone wrong in a slump of sorts for the unit, including Michigan's recent sweep of Guy Gadowsky and company in Ann Arbor. Tuman is also questioned about his skating abilities and who he thinks would make the best brawler on the men's hockey team. To end the podcast, the hosting duo gives out team and player of the week from across Penn State Athletics.

In the first episode of The Daily Collegian's new sports podcast, “Voices of the Valley,” co-hosts Joel Haas and Andrew Buckman bring on Penn State wrestling reporter Zach Allen ahead of the Nittany Lions' matchup with No. 2 Iowa in the Bryce Jordan Center. The co-hosts first dive into headlines from around Penn State Athletics before asking Allen about everything from Nick Lee vs. Gary Steen to how he'd react if Max Dean put him in his signature bow and arrow. The two end the podcast by giving superlatives, including best team, player and play of the week throughout Penn State Athletics.

On this episode, Alan Seltzer and John Povilaitis welcome two Power Players who are helping revolutionize the energy space by developing technology that they say will allow existing electric power generation plants to use natural gas with absolutely zero carbon emissions. Brothers Joel and Jeff Haas say, unlike other carbon emission technology that requires significant upfront cost and a major overhaul of a power plant's existing infrastructure, their company, G2 Power promises to make this process incredibly simple and cost-effective. This episode explores how G2 Power's technology would impact decommissioned or soon-to-be decommissioned coal plants, key legislation that would create incentives for more use of their technology, how much power plants could save in operating cost by using their technology and much more. To read more about John Povilaitis, visit: https://www.bipc.com/john-povilaitis. To read more about Alan Seltzer, visit: https://www.bipc.com/alan-seltzer.

Congratulations Michelin Star Chicago 2021 Winners @michelinguide  Chicago Restaurants Visited in 2019 & 2020 3 Michelin Stars ✨ Alinea 2 Michelin Stars

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This year's Michelin Star 2021 announcements are virtual so we'll be missing out on the big party.  These are highlights from the 2020 Michelin Guide Awards Celebration in Washington, DC.  Having eaten over 2500 meals mostly in DC over the last 3 years I can honestly say many places deserve a star in 2021. Good luck to all the Washington, DC restaurants!   #foodiegram #foodlover #foodie #foodphotography #foodstagram #foodiesofinstagram #foodblogger #foodography #foodgasm #foodsofinstagram #foodielife #foodpost #michelinstar #michelin2021 #discoverdc #foodindc #dceats #dcfood #dcfoodie #dmvfoodie #eaterdc #dcfoodporn #districteats #joelhaas #inhalingamerica #highspeeddining #stonerapproved #stonerfood #stonerfoodcritic #eater #eaterdc #dmv #dc

My Michelin Star 2021 Predictions for Washington, DC

See a Day In The Life of a Stoner Food Critic with the last video from my 16 day New England leg of the "420 Coast to Coast" tour. Hello Portland Maine, goodbye New Hampshire.  This video is just one day of over 150 days traveling around America and fine dine dining stoned in legal marijuana states. Follow the journey at Highspeeddining.com and on Instagram: HighSpeedDining #foodiegram #foodlover #foodporn #foodie #foodphotography #foodstagram #foodiesofinstagram #foodies #foodielife #foodoftheday #foodblogger #fooddiary #foodography #foodaholic #portland #maine #New Hampshire #foodsofinstagram #eatwell #dcfoodie #dmvfoodie #onmyplate #whatiate #joelhaas #inhalingamerica #highspeeddining #stonerapproved #stonerfood #stonerfoodcritic #cannabis

Day 2 in Montpelier Vermont had me dining at Sarducci's and J. Morgan's Steakhouse, 2 local favorites that were open on July 4th. Most restaurants were closed but that didn't stop my fun.  I got high on world class marijuana and enjoyed delicious pizza, steak, salads, ice cream and more.  Join me for day 9 of my 4 state Northeast High Dining Tour of the USA. Visit HighSpeedDining.com and Inhale America with me.