BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast

BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep. 15: Coach Galt talks Strength and Conditioning

Penn State took care of Purdue rather easily as expected, are the Lions just now rounding into form?
 
Former Penn State Strength and Conditioning coach Dwight Galt III drops by to talk about the program. Why and how Penn State continues to develop guys at a high level? Who is most freakish athlete he has seen in the weight room and what challenges does an extended season present in keeping guys healthy?
Kalista has a problem with officials and consistency on calls and also the way the CFP committee looks to be seeding the bracket.

Lions find Identity against Washington: BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep. 14

Penn State bounced back in a big way against Washington. Not only did the Blue & White get better at "football" they dominated in areas that they have struggled before. Offensive Coordinator Andy Kotelnicki went back to what has worked all season, Beau Pribula & Tyler Warren. Speaking of Warren, he tells us the role former TE Mike Gesicki played in him committing to Penn State.  Should the talented TE be getting Heisman hype? 
Not to be outdone Penn State's defense played a solid game at all three levels.  We hear from Kobe King and A.J. Harris about tough conversations that took place after the Ohio State loss.
With all that being said what do we need to see against Purdue to keep moving forward to the ultimate prize?
Take a listen a find out.

BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast: Trace McSorley talks moving on after a loss; How do the Lions bounce back after Ohio State vs. Washington

Former Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley joins the KGB gang on the BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast.
McSorley talks about bouncing back after a tough loss, tough conversations that take place in the locker room, the excitement of coming back to State College as a fan.
Trace also talks about what he wants the fanbase to know about Coach James Franklin.
Mike, Frank and Andrew dive into the goal line play calling and one of them believes this was the worst sequence of plays since 1993 Michigan game.
The gang obviously looks forward to Washington and what corrections they expect to see against the Huskies that would give them positive vibes as we inch closer to the College Football Playoff.

BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast: Grant Haley talks Ohio State; What do the Lions do to roar over Buckeyes

THE week is finally here as the Ohio State Buckeyes come to Happy Valley. #3 Penn State versus #4 Ohio State in a big noon kick (we know that sucks).
Penn State legend Grant Haley stops by to talk about that blocked kick return that changed the direction and attitude of the Penn State Football program.
Eight years later Grant is ready to see another Penn State moment take center stage. What does he see from this group that reminds him of the 2016 squad?
The KGB gang breaks down the Wisconsin victory and heap praise on Beau Pribula.
Who is the #1 guy Penn State has to stop to walk away with a win on Saturday? Is Penn State the tougher team? We debate it just don't tell coach Day, as we don't want to be like Lou Holtz.
How will the defense attack Will Howard and Ohio State offense?
Take a listen and get hyped to roar for Saturday.

BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast: Trap Game No Worries to Badger Lions

It is time to "Jump Around" as Penn State heads into Wisconsin as they look to badger Bucky on their way to 7-0. Coming off a bye week and big comeback win on the road at Southern Cal, the Lions look to avoid this trap game before a date with Ohio State.  In this episode Mike, Frank and Andrew discuss the growth of Drew Allar and what that 4th down conversion against the Trojans means for his confidence.  The gang also touches on Penn State's running game and if that will be a focus for Penn State in this game. As the Lions defense looks to roar on the road who wins in the match-up of the Blue & White's front six vs the Wiscy O-Line?  Is Abdul Carter the spark that can control this game early for Penn State?  And we talk about the Kevin Winston Jr. injury situation plus more. Who has this game close for PSU and who sees it as a commanding win? Listen and find out.

BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep. 10: Lions Roar to OT Win over Trojans

What a game. What a win for Penn State.  Make no mistake  this victory was a must win for Penn State in terms of perception on the national stage.  Was it pretty, no it was not but style points doesn't matter for this one.  What does it mean going forward Mike and Frank discuss that here. Tyler Warren had a game that we thought would happen on the national stage and it is one that will be remembered for a long time.  All that is left for him to do is kick a FG since he can now play center.  
Also in this episode Drew Allar claps back at those that labeled him a game manager as he goes out, faces adversity and shines late in the victory.  
Plus for the bye week we get a long sit down with a Penn State legend former head equipment manager Brad Spider Caldwell joins the show.

BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep. 9 USC: Lions Look to Roar on the National Stage

Penn State vs. Southern Cal is a match-up that we love to see.  Just like the Lions of the early 90's PSU heads west with a chance to make a statement. 
 
The Voice of the Nittany Lions, Steve Jones joins us for a fun 30 minutes and we discuss everything from, you guessed it, airport runways to Tyler Warren and the match-ups that Steve sees a pivotal for a Nittany Lion win. Steve also tells us how Abdul Carter compares to Steve's color man, the legend and NFL Hall of Famer Jack Ham. 
 
We recognize the hard work put in on the field by a trio who wear the blue and white and get all up on our horses to make predictions as Penn State heads to the land of Troy looking for a victory. 

BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep. 8 UCLA: PSU establishes run game nastiness

"White Out" energy was on full display and helped power the Nittany Lions to a close 21-7 win over a gritty Illinois team.  
What stood out from this game, the running game showed a type of power that Penn State has been lacking.  Is this offensive line that lost three starters to the NFL the best offensive line in 20 years at Penn State?  We answer that question. 
We address comments about Drew Allar being a game manager at quarterback and is their anything Tyler Warren can't do?  The short answer is probably not. 
UCLA comes to town with pretty much no growl from the Bruins, we talk about them with the voice of UCLA Josh Lewin as gives us a peak inside the program with Coach Foster.

BlueWhite Tailgate Ep. 7 Bonus 1994 Reunion Special with Keith Conlin

As the 1994 Nittany Lions make their way back to Beaver Stadium for their 30th reunion. We had to catch up Keith "Goon" Conlin. Goon as he is affectionately known as, is through. and through Penn State.
That is what brought him back to Happy Valley after graduation. There is no better story teller on the 1994 roster. Always with a smile Keith tells it as with great behind the scenes stories you don't want to miss, including one from locker room after the Illinois game.
From coaching on the staff in the mid 2000s to hosting the post game radio show, Keith can be found on local State College airways with Jeff Byers as well as multiple Penn State podcasts. Take a listen with what he has to say regarding that special year in 1994.

BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep. 6 Illinois with Kyle Brady

Penn State enters the Big Ten slate 3-0 after taking care of Kent State and now get ready for a top 20 date with #19 Illinois under the lights at Beaver Stadium.  Make sure you bring the White Out energy.
This match-up takes place as the 1994 undefeated Big Ten Champs and New York Times National Champions return to Beaver stadium for their 30 year reunion.  Joining us on the pawcast is 1994 All-American Kyle Brady.  One of the key cogs in the offensive juggernaut that was the 1994 Nittany Lions offense, Brady talks about the memories of that team, and flashes back to Penn State's dramatic come from behind win on the road against the Illini to secure the Lions first trip to Pasadena as members of the Big Ten. 
Brady also talks about what he sees from current PSU TE Tyler Warren who has become Penn State's top playmaker.  
Join Brady, Frank Bodani, Mike Gross and Andrew Kalista as the get you ready for kick-off. What do they think of the Illini and which one of the guys firmly believes that Brett Bielema will have his guys ready and push PSU to the brink?