Lions247 Penn State Podcast

Football is back on Friday! A football, at least. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue move to the next phase of Penn State's preseason return. The guys talk about what all of that entails and Judge Culpepper is the focus from our week of media availability. Tyler also sat down with the Elite 11's Brian Stumpf to talk about Christian Veilleux and the guys take a couple questions from the Five-Star Mailbag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Decisions are on the horizon for some top Penn State targets on the defensive line. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down what's out there and what's to come. The guys also chat with 247Sports' Allen Trieu about the Nittany Lions' latest pickup out of the Midwest and take some questions from the Five-Star Mailbag. Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't adjust your screen, that's actually a commitment for Penn State. After a long summer drought, the Nittany Lions are back on the board with a pledge from four-star linebacker Jamari Buddin. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about the decision and what it does for Penn State's future defense. The guys also break down the most important Nittany Lions on the roster and talk tight end recruiting in the Five-Star mailbag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State moved to the next phase of its preseason training this week. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to talk about the Nittany Lions' preseason prep. The guys also hit hard on recruiting this week, as top targets Derrick Davis and De'Jahn Warren cut their lists. The Five-Star mailbag talks the impact of visits on the cycle and an ideal recruiting finish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Big Ten made a big splash on Thursday with its announcement that it only intends to play conference games this fall. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to talk about the news and how it impacts the Nittany Lions. The guys also talk tight end, upcoming decision dates, dead period visits and more. Our Five-Star mailbag digs into the anatomy of a scholarship offer and conference strength. Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are joined by Mark Brennan for an episode touching on a little bit of everything. Penn State basketball is in the spotlight for the wrong reasons, we talk about Pat Chambers' mistake and where to go from there. We also break down the summer enrollees, take a stroll through the All-Decade Team and compare Paterno, O'Brien and Franklin when it comes to recruiting via the Five-Star Mailbag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back to bring you the latest on Penn State football and recruiting, along with insight from recent interviews with university athletic director Sandy Barbour and Nittany Lions linebacker Jesse Luketa. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to talk about the latest trends on the 247Sports Crystal Ball, a State of the Union of LBU and our Five-Star mailbag forecasts the future of the Big Ten. Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Follow the guys on Twitter: @SeanFitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're sending you into the holiday weekend a little early with a Thursday edition to cap the week. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to talk about when players will get back to campus to prepare for the 2020 season. We also talk season scenarios, dabble in some new 247Sports rankings and talk wide receiver recruiting. In the second half of the show we talk defensive end with Shane Simmons, cornerback with Tariq Castro-Fields and take a couple rankings-related questions from the five-star mailbag. Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State has gone 12 days without a commitment. Is it time to start panicking? Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to talk about a couple of targets who have decision dates on opposite ends of the spectrum. Sean also welcomes in 247Sports National Analyst Brian Dohn to talk about Christian Veilleux, Lonnie White and whatever else comes to mind. Finally, our five-star notebook talks Penn State's wideouts, a recruiting calendar hypothetical and State College bars. Remember to leave your reviews and questions on Apple Podcasts and follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NCAA announced this week that the extended Dead Period will run through the end of June, which means no more visits until July at the earliest. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down what that means for the Nittany Lions and how they'll handle the situation. The guys also talk Penn State's offensive line and how they'll mesh a veteran unit with a new coach. Finally, the five-star mailbag is back to talk 2022 names to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices