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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?
 
 

BlueWhite Tailagte Pawcast Ep. 5 Kent State: What we want to see out of the Nittany Lions

The Nittany Lions come off the open date ready to get back to work against an overmatched opponent in Kent State.  In a game like this, coming out healthy is the most important event or non-event that could happen for PSU. While the spread is at 49.5 points make no mistake there is work to be done in this one, even if PSU is only competing against themselves.  Ahead in this weeks episode we talk about what we want to see from the Lions? Flash it back to the 1994 game against Rutgers and a trip to memory lane in 2002 against Nebraska. 
Finally how about a little Big Ten conference talk about some showings so far this year, and we go a little national with thoughts from coast to coast in the ACC and SEC. 

BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep. 4 Off Week Scare

After a close scare against Bowling Green in the home opener at Beaver Stadium the KGB gang of Kalista, Gross and Bodani breakdown the concern moving forward for the Penn State Nittany Lions. Is the Penn State defense overrated?  Is Tyler Warren going to be an All-American? Is the first "bye week" happening at a good time? Can Nick Singleton's emergence in the pass game be the difference maker for the Penn State offense?
We tackle these questions and so much on this episode of the BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast. We take a flash back to 1994 to remember an odd stat in one of the greatest Penn State seasons ever. And how about a former PSU linebacker building Nebraska back out in Lincoln. This and plenty more straight ahead.

BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep. 3 Bowling Green

After Penn State roars to a season opening win dominating West Virginia,  Mike, Frank and Andrew give out some roars and shout out some deserving players that don't have their contributions show up in the stat sheet. The new coordinators passed the eye test in week 1, which one do you believe did the better job? And finally what are we looking for from Penn State against a Bowling Green team?  Hear from the guys, plus get predictions and some stories on this weeks episode of BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast.