mike rhoades

So much for Sean Clifford having to fight for an opportunity on the free-agent path after the 2023 NFL Draft.
The record-setting Penn State quarterback and four-time captain's fifth-round selection by the Green Bay Packers on Saturday highlighted what was a big weekend for the Nittany Lions at the Draft in Kansas City. But what does his selection say about how his career was viewed by those who watched him at Penn State?
Legendary Penn State beat writer (and noted Green Bay Packers fanatic) Rich Scarcella of the Reading Eagle joined host Donnie Collins on the Penn Stated podcast this week to discuss the Clifford selection from both a Packers and Penn State perspective.
They also debated which drafted Penn State player is the best fit with the team that drafted him, and which player -- outside of Clifford, of course -- went higher than both thought he would.
In a jam-packed episode of the podcast, Donnie also chatted with Mike Rescigno of the Greater Scranton Penn State Chapter to discuss the return of the group's popular annual dinner, which will be held on June 8 at Fiorelli Catering in Peckville. New Penn State men's basketball coach Mike Rhoades and voice of Penn State football and basketball Steve Jones will be the keynote speakers, and local Penn State legend Matt McGloin will serve as toastmaster.
Donnie also ran down some breaking news: The release of the 2024-25 College Football Playoff schedule. 

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It's a new era for Penn State basketball.
Baseball season is upon us.
And, Penn State football is entering a new era with plenty of talent and questions.
On this week's episode of the Penn Stated podcast, host Donnie Collins chats with The Reading Eagle Penn State beat writer Rich Scarcella about Mike Rhoades, Penn State's new men's basketball coach -- a native of Mahanoy City and a graduate of Mahanoy Area High School, located just a few miles outside of Hazleton.
Does Rhoades' area roots make him a bet to stay at Penn State for the long term?
Donnie and Rich also talk about replacing Ji'Ayir Brown in the defensive scheme this spring, and the void he leaves as a leader. Who are the players most likely to step up in that role? Donnie and Rich discuss that, as well.
They also couldn't resist talking some Yankees baseball.

To contact Donnie, drop an email at dcollins@scrantontimes.com, or send him a message on Twitter @PennStateTT.

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Wayne and Zach are back to look at how the Rams played in the A-10 Tournament and review their second round loss to cross-town rival, Richmond. With the early exit from the A-10 Tournament, the Rams found themselves on the outside of the NCAA Tournament but did earn a bid to the NIT Tournament. Coach Rhoades encouraged the team to "See it Though" and continue the hard work throughout the postseason tournament, despite it not being the postseason tournament they wanted.

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