Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast

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Ironman Football; Penn State's best football guys; First impressions for Veilleux at Elite 11 Jun 30, 2020

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We leaned heavily on the Five-Star Mailbag for our final episode of June. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down Penn State's best two-way football players and pick their own teams for some Ironman football. We also talk about the recruiting timeline, beating Ohio State and a few new homes for former Nittany Lions.

Penn State adapts; freshman Jimmy Christ joins show Jun 26, 2020

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The shape of the 2020 season is still very much a mystery, as Penn State told Lettermen this week that Beaver Stadium would look drastically different this fall. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to talk about the implications, the recruiting dead period extension and, of course, kickers! We talk about a Top 100 Crystal Ball pick, hash out recruiting and Tyler chats with incoming offensive tackle Jimmy Christ. Finally, the Five-Star mailbag covers New Jersey recruiting, Sean Clifford's decision making and the program's ceiling under James Franklin.

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Welcome, Freshmen. Penn State's Class of 2020 moves in; Recruiting notes and is PSU recruiting at a playoff level? Jun 23, 2020

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It's peak June in Happy Valley, as the newest members of Penn State's football team moved in over the weekend. We take a last look at the Class of 2020 and give our thoughts on each player. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue also check in with recruiting and get to a few questions in the Five-Star Mailbag, including a biggie about Penn State's recruiting standard.

Noah Cain in 2020, chatting with Malick Meiga and the NCAA approves preseason plan Jun 19, 2020

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We cap the week with the news that the NCAA has approved a plan leading up to the 2020 college football season. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about that and where Penn State stands in getting ready. We also touched base with Noah Cain this week and dive deep into what he could do for the Nittany Lions this fall. Finally, Tyler chats with Canadian wideout Malick Meiga ahead of his enrollment this weekend.

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Workouts resume, Johnson Jr. hits the Portal; Talking Micah Parsons, QB room and much more Jun 16, 2020

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Penn State players have made it back to the Lasch Building and have started workouts ahead of the 2020 season. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about the road back and what it means for this squad. We also chat about Michael Johnson Jr.'s departure and the quarterback room before switching gears and talking All-American Micah Parsons. The five-star mailbag talks recruiting and personnel groupings and more.

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Early, early Top 25 from 247Sports; Chatting with Brandon Marcello and Five-Star Mailbag Jun 12, 2020

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It's June, which means it's time to start ramping up for the season with way-too-early Top 25 lists. We talk about the best one that came out this week, which just happens to be from 247Sports. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about the Nittany Lions' No. 5 ranking and bring in 247Sports National Analyst Brandon Marcello to see why he had them higher than anyone on the list. The guys also take a couple recruiting questions and skim some recruiting notes as well.

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Mega 2023 commitment; Prather goes elsewhere, now what? A plan in place and Five-Star Mailbag Jun 09, 2020

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Penn State is back on the commitment board, albeit a couple of classes from now. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to talk Penn State recruiting and the newest Nittany Lions commitment, Class of 2023 standout Mega Barnwell. The guys also chat about Kaden Prather's surprising decision and what that means for wide receiver recruiting. Also included are conversations about the buildup plan to the season and the Five-Star mailbag.

Penn State has a plan! Players returning soon, talking with Mustipher and Clifford; Ja'Ayir Brown interview and has recruiting peaked? Jun 05, 2020

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There was big news on the Penn State front on Thursday evening when the University announced that players would start returning to campus this month for workouts. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the news and what it means for the Nittany Lions and the season. The guys also talk Sean Clifford, PJ Mustipher and Tyler chats with future Nittany Lions safety Ja'Ayir Brown.

The Endless Summer begins; Barber hits the Portal, recruiting discussion and more Jun 02, 2020

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We're into June and there's been some news surrounding the Penn State Football program. Unfortunately, it's not all positive. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk Damion Barber's transfer, some recruiting list movement, national title chances and go to the Five-Star mailbag for questions.

Penn State misses on key TEs, WR recruiting (again) and Five-Star Mailbag May 29, 2020

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We're back to send you into the weekend with our only episode this week. Penn State missed on two tight end targets and missed the cut for former WR commit Dont'e Thornton. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the recent lull and see what would be next. We also talk Pat Freiermuth, Lamont Wade and take a few questions from the Five-Star Mailbag.

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