Hola! Bowen, Charles departures, Early Signing Day recap + Close to 2018 class - Episode 46

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Hola! Bowen, Charles departures, Early Signing Day recap + Close to 2018 class - Episode 46

FromLions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast

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Dec 28, 2017

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Dec 28, 2017

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Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue of Lions247, part of the 247Sports network, go inside and give the latest on Penn State Nittany Lions football, recruiting and more - all things PSU.

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Episode 1 - Blue White 2017 preview: Lions247 Insiders Sean Fitz and Andrew Callahan talk all things Penn State football as the Nittany Lions head into the 2017 Blue-White Game. by Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast
26 min listen
Episode 4 - Coaches Caravan Recap + Q & A: In Episode 4 of the Lions247 Podcast, Lions247 Insiders Sean Fitz and Andrew Callahan recap a couple Penn State Coaches Caravan stops, and also answer reader questions. by Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast
26 min listen
Previewing Indiana, Recruiting Visitors + Mailbag Questions - Episode 26: Sean and Andrew are back to preview Penn State's Generations of Greatness uniforms, take an extensive look at Penn State's matchup with the Hoosiers, including key matchcups and predictions, run down which recruits will be visiting and answer your mail... by Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast
41 min listen
Penn State offense preview + bold predictions - Episode 17: It's game week! The guys examine Andrew's Scout Team article and talk about how those players help the team week in and week out, preview Penn State's offense and what the Nittany Lions can improve on this season, talk about the Saquon Barkley hype and... by Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast
32 min listen
Episode 7 - Fields Decommits + Other Stuff: In Episode 7 of the Lions247 Podcast, Insiders Sean Fitz and Andrew Callahan talk Justin Fields' decommitment and other options, an early preview of Iowa, take questions on impact redshirt freshmen and facilities, and spotlight a couple Nittany Lions f... by Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast
39 min listen
4-0: Iowut? Recap of Saturday's wild win, Saquon's ridiculous game + early Indiana preview - Episode 25: Did your blood pressure return to normal yet? Sean and Andrew put a wrap on Penn State's thrilling comeback win over Iowa, discuss just how good Saquon Barkley is, take a look at the matchup with Indiana and answer mailbag questions on Juwan Johnson, p... by Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast
40 min listen
Episode 9 - CAMP SZN: In Episode 9 of the Lions247 Podcast, Insiders Sean Fitz and Andrew Callahan recap of the big camp weekend, QB Recruiting, which players could outplay their recruiting rankings, Northwestern preview, and the mailbag talks offensive players on defense a... by Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast
45 min listen
Pitt "Rivalry," 2019 visitors, + predictions - Episode 20: Ahead of Pitt arriving at Beaver Stadium, Sean and Andrew talk the differing approach to the "rivalry" from each side, break down the 2019 visitors in for the weekend, preview Penn State and Pitt on both sides of the ball, introduce three key match-ups... by Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast
42 min listen
Episode 3 - NFL Draft + Drafting Current Penn State Roster: In Episode 3 of the Lions247 Podcast, Lions247 Insiders Sean Fitz and Andrew Callahan recap the 2017 NFL Draft, the undrafted free agency period, and conduct a Penn State mock draft of the current Nittany Lions' roster. by Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast
43 min listen
Episode 2 - Spring review + Brandon Bell interview: In Episode 2 of the Lions247 Podcast, Lions247 Insiders Sean Fitz and Andrew Callahan talk all things Penn State football as the Nittany Lions wrap up spring practice with a recap of the Blue White Game, plus an interview with former linebacker Brandon... by Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast
25 min listen
Episode 10 - Freshman arrive, dead period chatter: In Episode 10 of the Lions247 Podcast, Insiders Sean Fitz and Andrew Callahan discuss the freshmen that arrived over the weekend - talking best prospects and sleepers among the class of 2017, take a sneak peak at Michigan and what the Wolverines have c... by Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast
35 min listen
Epic Mike Mauti Interview, Georgia State + Recruiting Visitors - Episode 22: Sean and Andrew break down the upcoming game against Georgia State, look at the suddenly big recruiting weekend, explore the match-ups on Saturday and talk with Penn State legend Mike Mauti (17:20). by Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast
41 min listen
Fiesta Bowl Champs - Recap, Goodbye to Seniors + January Recruiting - Episode 48: Sean and Andrew ring in 2018 by finally recapping the Fiesta Bowl, what it means moving forward, saying goodbye to the seniors, Sean gives updates from the Under Armour game and what to watch in January. by Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast
42 min listen
Big Ten media days, Culpepper interview + 2018 recruiting talk - Episode 13: Sean & Andrew dish the latest news and notes from Big Ten Media Days, where exactly Penn State is on James Franklin's extension, an interview with 2018 commit Judge Culpepper, and Fitz on what Penn State is looking for with the final spots in the 2018 ... by Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast
24 min listen
Another Commit, 2019 Recruiting Primer + More Camp Talk - Episode 15: Sean & Andrew break down the Nittany Lions' newest commitment, four-star DT Aeneas Hawkins, discuss the names to know for Penn State in the 2019 cycle, provide an update on who is impressing at camp, talk about the "anonymous coach" assessment of the N... by Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast
48 min listen
Thanksgiving, Penn State style - Maryland preview + recruiting - Episode 41: Just in time for your Thanksgiving travel, Sean and Andrew are back to break down Penn State's finale vs. Maryland, talk Micah Parsons and recruiting, revisit the Maryland/Penn State recruiting overlap from years past and take your Thanksgiving questio... by Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast
41 min listen
Episode 5 - Mini Junior Day Roundup + Q & A: In Episode 5 of the Lions247 Podcast, Insiders Sean Fitz and Andrew Callahan recap Penn State's recent Mini-Junior Day, recruiting, and break down September's match-up with Pitt. by Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast
34 min listen
1-0: Penn State blanks Akron + recruiting - Episode 19: After Penn State's shutout victory, Sean and Andrew recap the 52-0 win over Akron, give out game balls, break down the film and more. Fitz goes in-depth on the latest Penn State recruiting efforts, and then the guys look ahead to the match up with Pitt... by Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast
39 min listen
Episode 6 - 2018 Recruiting, Satellite Camps + more: In Episode 6 of the Lions247 Podcast, Insiders Sean Fitz and Andrew Callahan recap Penn State's Class of 2018 recruiting and its movement with recent rankings changes, what is the benefit of satellite camps and camps in general as the camp season appro... by Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast
33 min listen
Where's Sean? Andrew welcomes John McGonigal and Audrey Snyder to preview Northwestern - Episode 28: With Sean away, Andrew welcomes guest-hosts John McGonigal and Audrey Snyder to discuss the most interesting part of the Penn State season to date, Tweet and quote of the week, how will Penn State approach Northwestern RB Justin Jackson, will Trace McS... by Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast
36 min listen
We Back: Recapping the past three weeks - Episode 65: Sean and Andrew are back recapping everything we've missed in the last three weeks, answer the (unwarranted) question: is it time to panic in recruiting (again)? discuss the underrated visit weekend, talk Ohio State week, rank their top cliches in the ... by Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast
62 min listen
Episode 12 - #WeAre...Better (x5) + Luketa Interview: In Episode 12 of the Lions247 Podcast, Insiders Sean Fitz and Andrew Callahan recap the Lasch Bash, take a look at the new 2018 commits and talk which prospects Penn State helped themselves with at the Bash. Fitz has an interview with 2018 commit Jesse... by Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast
42 min listen
Episode 11 - Lasch Bash preview + The Opening: In Episode 11 of the Lions247 Podcast, Insider Sean Fitz talks Justin Shorter's five star status, gives a Lasch Bash preview, and catches up with 247Sports National Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong. by Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast
18 min listen
First road test at Iowa, 2019 recruiting + mailbag - Episode 24: As Penn State travels to face Iowa, Sean and Andrew talk about the Nittany Lions' matchup with Iowa, explore the idea of using Saquon as a kick returner, talk 2019 recruiting approach, examine Penn State's run game and take mailbag questions. by Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast
42 min listen
More Commits + Fall Camp Underway - Episode 14: Sean & Andrew go in-depth on Scruggs & Mustipher committing, discuss the beginning of fall camp and give initial impressions on who's standing out, talk about Penn State's Media Day, and answer a couple questions from the board. by Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast
43 min listen
7-1: Heartbreaker at Ohio State.: Woof. Sean and Andrew recap Penn State's loss to Ohio State, discuss Penn State's CFP chances, Fitz takes a look at any potential recruiting impact, and a brief look-ahead to Michigan State. by Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast
37 min listen
At the Shoe: In-Depth OSU Preview + 2019 QB Commit - Episode 33: As Penn State's biggest game of the season is nears, Sean and Andrew go in-depth on how the Nittany Lions can win in Columbus, talk about the newest Nittany Lion commitment, 2019 QB Ta'Quan Roberson,- break down the matchups, concepts and more against ... by Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast
46 min listen
2-0: Just Another Win, First 2019 Commit, Recruiting + Mailbag - Episode 21: After defeating Pitt, Sean and Andrew discuss Penn State head coach James Franklin's comments on equating the Pitt win to the Akron win, break down the good and the bad in Penn State's win over Pitt. talk about the recruiting weekend and new commit Kea... by Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast
34 min listen
Episode 8 - Retro jerseys, camp preview + recruiting: In Episode 8 of the Lions247 Podcast, Insiders Sean Fitz and Andrew Callahan talk retro jerseys that were unveiled on Thursday (:15), preview Indiana - when those jerseys will be worn (5:00) - check in on the upcoming camp weekend (11:35), look at the ... by Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast
35 min listen
Hola! Bowen, Charles departures, Early Signing Day recap + Close to 2018 class - Episode 46: Sean leads off with what Adam Gress meant to him and the Penn State program. Then, Sean and Andrew report on the past week - what do the Bowen/Charles departures mean? Early Signing Day wrap - immediate impact, sleepers, developmental guys, in addition... by Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast
49 min listen

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Spotlight on Penn State receiver recruiting and class growth; exploring Lions' defensive depth chart: The Penn State football team secured a commitment from one of its top receiver targets in Jeff Exinor Jr. but missed on another when Matthew Outten picked Virginia Tech. Where do these developments leave the 2025 Nittany Lions WR class? Plus, top takeaways from a June commitment spree that saw 10 prospects pick PSU. Then we sort through depth chart projections with position-by-position focus on defense. by Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast
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Penn State adds another four-star prospect; exploring Lions’ depth chart on offense: A Penn State recruiting hot streak continued Wednesday, when Top247 Kansas edge rusher Jayden Woods announced his commitment to the program. That decision gave the Nittany Lions nine total pickups since June 10. We break down the latest addition and other key prospect developments. Plus, exploring PSU's offensive roster with a position-by-position projection of the depth chart. by Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast
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Penn State stays hot with Top247 commitments at quarterback and edge rusher: The Lions247 Podcast is back with a bonus episode after more Penn State football recruiting fireworks. The Nittany Lions landed two Top247 talents in Class of 2026 California quarterback Troy Huhn and Class of 2025 Texas edge rusher Max Granville. We break down these long-distance additions, update the status of another priority target and preview a pair of upcoming commitment announcements. by Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast
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Three prospects join Penn State's recruiting class while two leave and summer official visits end: It was a remarkable weekend of recruiting headlines for Penn State football, as four prospects joined the 2025 class and a pair exited. We review these developments, the impact from a positional standpoint and where things now stand on a fast-evolving Nittany Lions' target board. Plus, feedback on the final summer official visit weekend and June recruit camp. by Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast
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Penn State's recruiting class grows before more official visits; intel on new Big Ten opponent USC: Penn State is heating up on the recruiting trail with a third commitment in 10 days. Florida safety Antonio Branch is in the spotlight as a new addition, along with incoming official visitors and a few prospects who may be close to joining the 2025 class. Plus, early perspective on new Big Ten opponent USC from a Trojans insider. by Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast
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Lions land another commitment and target more; Penn State offseason intel at several positions: We spotlight a Penn State commitment from four-star New Jersey cornerback Jahmir Joseph, discuss key notes from another official visit weekend and examine the ramifications of recruiting decisions that impact PSU. Meanwhile, Nittany Lions coaches provided several summer updates from across the roster. by Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast
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Penn State football updates from Nittany Lions coaches; previewing another official visit weekend: Fresh out of Penn State football facilities, we detail offseason feedback from several members of the Nittany Lions coaching staff, including James Franklin. Meanwhile, PSU is set to host another wave of recruiting visitors and another massive prospect showcase so we discuss the standouts and storylines to know. by Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast
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Penn State adds Top-100 commitment and leads for other targets; standouts from 7-on-7 and prospect camp: Penn State landed a commitment from elite California cornerback Daryus Dixson following his official visit and made a major impact on other targets who were in town. We discuss the details before turning attention to standout performers from the Nittany Lions' first summer 7-on-7 tournament and latest prospect camp. by Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast
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Penn State Weekend Recruiting Preview: Official visits, 7-on-7 tournament, prospect camp and more: It's a huge weekend in Happy Valley for football recruiting, as Penn State hosts official visitors and multiple on-campus events. Top targets are in the spotlight. Plus, we look ahead to the Nittany Lions' first 7-on-7 tournament and Big Man Challenge of 2024, along with another prospect camp. by Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast
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Penn State feedback from official visits and first prospect camp; freshman class nearly complete: It was an eventful weekend in Happy Valley, as Penn State hosted recruits for camp action and official visits. We begin with a review of feedback from those official visits, which featured a few Top247 talents. Then we break down notable takeaways from the first prospect camp of 2024 before focusing on new arrivals in the Nittany Lions' freshman class. by Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast
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New Penn State lineman Donnie Harbour joins show; previewing a huge official visit weekend: More Penn State freshmen football players are set to arrive in Happy Valley, including offensive lineman Donnie Harbour. The Wisconsin standout joins the Lions247 Podcast for an in-depth discussion before his enrollment. Then we explore an impressive guest list for PSU's first large official visit weekend of 2024. by Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast
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Hola! Bowen, Charles departures, Early Signing Day recap + Close to 2018 class - Episode 46

Hola! Bowen, Charles departures, Early Signing Day recap + Close to 2018 class - Episode 46

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Titles in the series (100)

More Episodes from Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast