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Jul 3
36m 32s

Penn State Deep Dive: Can James Franklin...

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Happy Thursday! Andy & Ari continue their week of deep dives with the Penn State Nittany Lions. Coming off of a heartbreaking loss to Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl last year, Penn State returns a plethora of talent in University Park. Sean Fitz from On3's Blue White Illustrated joins the show and gives us his best in-depth analysis of the program. Is Drew Allar poised for a great year? How do Penn State fans view James Franklin's tenure? Did the receiver issue get addressed? All that and more in a jam packed show about the Nittany Lions.

 

(0:00-2:10) Intro

(2:11-5:14) Sean Fitz from Blue White Illustrated joins

(5:15-8:57) How do fans feel about James Franklin?

(8:58-12:10) Is the receiver problem fixed?

(12:11-14:11) Drew Allar's expectations

(14:12-17:03) Andy Kotelnicki in his 2nd year as OC

(17:04-20:14) Tyler Warren's replacement

(20:15-24:03) Evolution of James Franklin at Penn St

(24:04-27:49) Hiring of Jim Knowles

(27:50-34:39) Real Expectations for Penn State

(34:40-36:30) Closing out with Sean

 

More news on PSU here: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/

 

Watch us LIVE on YouTube, M-F at 9:30 am et! https://www.youtube.com/@On3sports

 

Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

 

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