BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast
Penn State beat writers Frank Bodani of the York Daily Record and Mike Gross of LNP Group along with former television sportscaster Andrew Kalista dive into Penn State football with preview, predictions and insight on the Nittany Lions as they navigate a new look Big Ten and look to finally take the next step by roaring into the expanded college football playoffs.
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The tides of recruiting are as unpredictable as the Drake Passage. Top recruiting targets that seem like a lock suddenly bolt across the country spurning the home state school. A week later a long shot decides to make a pledge. Part of that intrigue is what makes college football great all year long.
The world of recruiting continues to evolve and Penn State over the past few weeks has experienced both the highs and the lows.
We dive right into the discussion regarding James Franklin's class of 2026.
Penn State wrestling is dominating the headlines and social media. media but not in. a good way. A former champion, Aaron Brooks, faces adversity with an illness and then makes a mistake that costs him off the mat.
A report out of State College from the Collegian puts Carter Starocci's name in the headlines for some wrong reasons. Frank, Mike and Andrew discuss the report.
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22 hours ago
It is the slowest time of the year for Penn State football, the recruiting trail has unfortunately gone quiet but we can still make some noise with the Blue & White.
Former Penn State quarterback Zack Mills joins the show to talk some ball. How does the former QB1 see the development of Drew Allar coming along and what steps he sees Drew taking in his final off season? Mills dives into how he sees Penn State being perceived by recruits and schools in the DC area. Zack also talks about the current state of college football.
After a chat with Mills the guys go through and discuss Penn State's best signal callers from the Big Ten era and also all time. Where does your favorite player rank? Take a listen and find out!
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The College Football Playoff has undergone some changes. No more conference champions earning an undeserved first round bye. Now the top four teams to finish the season will actually be rewarded the path they deserve. And as we are headed for a 16 team playoff, we debate if this
Is good for college football? Will the Big Ten and SEC control eight of those spots? Is that fair and will it leave good teams out who aren't considered "major material." Are we headed to an era where only major brands get in?
The guys also talk James Franklin and staff's recent media availability. What was interesting? Frank tells us Terry Smith has high praise for one of his guys and Mike has a chat with Dan Connor.
Plus a little basketball recruiting for Penn State and coach Mike Rhoades.
Thursday May 22, 2025
Thursday May 22, 2025
Who should be preseason #1? I
s Penn State getting too much credit in some way to early polls just for clicks?
Penn State has some great history at the running back position. Who is the best of all time? Is it Saquon, Lenny Moore or someone else.
Frank, Mike and Andrew talk about the history of Penn State running backs and Andrew has some "choo choo" interesting comments.
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Friday May 02, 2025
Friday May 02, 2025
Spring Practice is in the books for the Nittany Lions as the Lions head into the summer after a windy day in the construction zone formerly known as Beaver Stadium.
Mike Gross, Frank Bodani and Andrew Kalista try to break down why James Franklin and fans can't seem to get along.
How has this team come out of the spring season.? What and where do the Lions look in the transfer portal? Are the WR's ready to push PSU to the next level? And will Penn State's 2026 draft class be its best ever?
Those questions have answers in this edition. of the. BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast.
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
What a weekend for Penn State Nation, a berth in the NCAA Ice Hockey Championships and another wrestling title for Sanderson's bunch.
We start the show with James Franklin and the Nittany Lions as he kicks off spring with a presser. What steps does Drew Allar have to take to get Penn State to the promise land? Are fans and media members fair to Allar when it comes to "big" moments?
The voice of Pegula Rodney Martin roars in for his take on Penn State hockey as they get set for Maine on Friday. Has he. ever seen a hockey team go from down and out to so smoking hot like Penn State this season? How close is this team to being truly special and can they do it?
Last but not least we put a wrap on wrestling. Did a record setting team actually meet expectations? Can Penn State ever meet even its own standard? We ask Frank how crazy were nationals and Oklahoma State is coming.
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Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
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The gang is back together to talk everything from Penn State basketball, March Madness and expectations for the Blue-White game.
Most importantly, the voice of Penn State hockey Brian "Tripper" Tripp joins the show. A great 20+ minutes with one of the premier voices in college athletics. Tripper breaks down the spark that saw Penn State hockey go on an historic run. What coach Guy Gadowsky looks for when he recruits a player to continue the growth of the program. Tripp also talks Penn State wrestling and why the guys have so much in fun in the program.
All this and more on this episode of the BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast.
Saturday Mar 15, 2025
Saturday Mar 15, 2025
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Beaver Stadium has a new name! The price tag, $50 million dollars!
Do you love it? Do you hate it? Either way Penn State shows it really isn't that different from other programs. Frank and Andrew talk through the details of the deal, what it means going forward, and is this the end of the Paterno name at Penn State for good.
The guys also dive into the Big Ten wrestling results and get you ready for nationals. No surprises here, we predict a dominating national championship performance.
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
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On this episode of the BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Mike, Frank and Andrew talk a little offseason free time as the high school hoops season heads to. the post season. Frank is preparing for the Big Ten Championships and NCAA finals on the wrestling mats. The guys also talk about the life, legacy and memories that have of the great Lou Prato. Lou served as the Penn State historian and is one of the most genuine people you meet. Our thoughts are with Lou's family as they mourn his passing.
The guys dive into their thoughts on the NFL Combine. This year seemed a bit different with so many Penn State players opting out of drills. Is the combine becoming irrelevant? What does this mean for Penn State's Proday on March 28th?
Finally the guys react to Pat Kraft's press conference. Why is he the right man, at the right time for Penn State in this era of college athletics?
Saturday Feb 22, 2025
Saturday Feb 22, 2025
Finally a slow period on the schedule for Penn State but. still plenty to talk about. Mike, Frank and Andrew dive into the email bag to discuss tight end depth, impact freshman, and the linebacker unit.We also talk Big Ten news and what we expect to hear from Pat Kraft next week when he meets the media.
Oh lets not forget the new RB coach Stan Drayton. Did this hire check all the boxes? Hit the link and find out.
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