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Penn State has a new basketball coach; Spring football storylines with Mark Brennan Mar 19, 2021

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Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue switch gears for a little and talk about Penn State basketball's newest head coach, Micah Shrewsbury, with Mark Brennan. The trio also took the opportunity to break down what the Nittany Lions look to accomplish in spring football and what storylines we'll be watching in the next month.

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Welcome back, spring football; New QB commit Drew Allar joins the show Mar 17, 2021

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Penn State opened its spring practice on Monday for the first time in nearly two years. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue recap James Franklin's pre-spring comments and what we're watching from the Nittany Lions in the next few weeks. The guys are then joined by new Penn State quarterback commitment Drew Allar to get a feel for his pledge to the Nittany Lions.

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Pat Freiermuth joins the show; Lions lining up official visits Mar 12, 2021

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Former Penn State tight end Pat Freiermuth joined Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue this week to talk draft prep, his road back from shoulder surgery and plenty more in a wide-ranging interview. The guys talk a bunch of recruiting and touch on some NFL free agency talk with some former Nittany Lions likely to strike it rich this offseason.

Four-star QB Drew Allar commits to Penn State; Kaden Saunders joins the show Mar 08, 2021

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Penn State got the week started in a big way with a commitment from four-star quarterback Drew Allar, bringing the Nittany Lions' Class of 2022 up to eight commits. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the addition and what Allar brings to the table. They guys also welcome in wide receiver commit Kaden Saunders to talk about Allar, his pledge and where things stand in his own recruitment.

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Penn State QB commit Beau Pribula joins show; Crystal Ball buzz Mar 05, 2021

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Is Penn State's quarterback recruiting in the Class of 2022 about to reach its high point? Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about the latest Drew Allar scuttle and bring in current quarterback commitment Beau Pribula to join the show. The guys talk a little recruiting and dip into the first Big Board of the cycle.

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Winter workouts; Recruiting notes, extra-large Five-Star Mailbag Mar 03, 2021

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Penn State made another offensive addition to its staff on Monday. We talk Danny O'Brien and what that means for the Nittany Lions. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to talk more recruiting. with updates on Nick Singleton, Jordan Humphrey and more. Finally, the guys depart with an extended Five-Star Mailbag.

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Penn State makes two notable staff additions; Talking recruiting with Brian Dohn Feb 26, 2021

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Penn State's on-field staff seems to be set with the addition of Anthony Poindexter, but the Nittany Lions have off-field staff changes on the way. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about the additions of offensive analyst Dowell Loggains and recruiting specialist Kenny Sanders and what their roles will be moving forward. The guys also dip into recruiting before going headfirst into the topic with 247Sports' Brian Dohn. The Five-Star Mailbag is talking freshmen on offense and more.

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Penn State set to hire Anthony Poindexter; Talking the facilities vote with Brandon Short Feb 23, 2021

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Penn State is ready to fill the void left by Tim Banks with former Virginia standout and Purdue assistant Anthony Poindexter. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about what you should know about 'Dex' before the hire becomes official. We also welcome in special guest Brandon Short, a former All-American linebacker for the Nittany Lions and a current member of the Penn State Board of Trustees to get his reasoning on why the program should be investing more into its current facilities setup.

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The Portal rolls on; Talking Penn State, college football trends with Bud Elliott Feb 19, 2021

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The college football offseason has rolled on with the Transfer Portal at the forefront. This week the news broke that Zack Kuntz would be exploring his options as a grad transfer. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the move and what it means for the Nittany Lions at tight end next year. The guys talk a little recruiting before Tyler goes one-on-one with Bud Elliott of 247Sports to break down the ins and outs of the offseason.

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Tim Banks departs; Searching for a new assistant; 2022 running back outlook and more Feb 16, 2021

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Penn State is in the market for a new assistant coach following the departure of Tim Banks. What are the Nittany Lions in the market for when looking for a replacement? Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break it down and take a look at the room which the new guy will inherit. The guys also talk a little 2022 running back recruiting and check into the ramifications of the NCAA's eligibility ruling on the Nittany Lions' 2020 class.

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