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    The Football Letter Podcast Special: Penn State All-Sports Museum / AAAOs

    The Football Letter Podcast Special: Penn State All-Sports Museum / AAAOs

    Welcome to this week's episode of The Football Letter Podcast as we close out the regular season with another great episode.

     First (0:56), we talk with Director of the Penn State All-Sports Museum, Lew Lazarow, about the museum's new photomosaic mural honoring Franco Harris, Franco's legacy at Penn State, the mission of the museum, its other featured exhibits, and more.

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    Then (20:50) , we're joined by Jeremy O'Mard, President of our African-American Alumni Organization of D.C. Alumni Interest Group.

    Jeremy provided an overview of the African-American Alumni Organizations (AAAOs), how the D.C. AAAO brings Penn Staters together for football watch parties, playing a role in strengthening the alumni network, his passion for giving back, and other marquee events/activities hosted by the AAAOs.

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    The Football Letter Podcast Special: Bob Ceh / John Black

    The Football Letter Podcast Special: Bob Ceh / John Black

    From team manager to starting long snapper, letterman Bob Ceh had quite the journey as a part of the Penn State Football program.

    On this week's episode, Bob took us through that experience, what it was like working with Brad "Spider" Caldwell, memories as the long snapper for the game-winning kick to upset No. 1 Notre Dame in 1990, his career in education, and the life lessons he learned from Joe Paterno.

    Our conversation with Bob starts at the 6:20 mark of the episode.
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    To open the show, we took a look back at the 2013 4 OT win over Michigan with Football Letter Editor Emeritus John Black

    You can listen to our segment with John at 0:51.
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    The Football Letter Podcast Special: Hunter Kelly / Baltimore Chapter President Hunter Davey

    The Football Letter Podcast Special: Hunter Kelly / Baltimore Chapter President Hunter Davey

    Welcome to this week's episode of The Football Letter Podcast! On today's show, we're joined by letterman offensive lineman Hunter Kelly (0:56) and Baltimore Chapter President Hunter Davey (20:49).

    Hunter Kelly was a member of the 2016 Big Ten Championship squad, a two-time Academic All-Big Ten selection, and most recently played for the Massachusetts Pirates in the Indoor Football League.

    He discussed what it was like to get the chance to play football at Penn State after growing up as a huge fan of the Nittany Lions, how he excelled as an athlete and as a student, the work he put in to earn a scholarship, his experiences in arena football, and the significance of alumni support.

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    Hunter Davey has been heavily involved as an alumni volunteer since graduating from Penn State in 2019 with a degree in chemical engineering. Having been named as a member of our Young Alumni Ambassador class of 2019-20, Hunter is now serving as the President of our Baltimore Chapter.

    We talked with Hunter about what made Penn State the school for him, the many events and activities of the Baltimore Chapter, his role as chapter president, how our alumni chapters can be a bridge to connect Penn Staters with each other, and what he's up to professionally as an account manager with Ecolab.

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    The Football Letter Podcast Special: College Football Writer Matt Fortuna and Letterman Johnathan Thomas

    The Football Letter Podcast Special: College Football Writer Matt Fortuna and Letterman Johnathan Thomas

    Week 9 of the college football season is here and so is a new episode of The Football Letter Podcast!

    This week, we first talked with Matt Fortuna, Founder of The Inside Zone, college football’s newest online community. Matt has previously covered college football for ESPN and The Athletic. In 2019 at the age of 30, Matt served as the president of the Football Writers Association of America, becoming the youngest president in the FWAA’s 80-year history.

    During our conversation with Matt (0:51), we covered topics such as:
    - His time working for The Daily Collegian.
    - Manny Diaz's Penn State defense.
    - Big Ten realignment.
    - The changing landscape of college football.
    - The best games he's covered.
    - Getting back to Happy Valley with his family.

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    We were then joined by letterman running back and kick returner, Johnathan Thomas.

    Johnathan discussed (19:17):
    - What his recruiting process with former head coach Bill O'Brien and Penn State was like.
    - How he stayed patient and prepared as a redshirt player.
    - His impact as a kick returner.
    - Being recognized by teammates and coaches at a team awards banquet.
    -  What he's up to professionally, working with Quest Healthcare Solutions In Atlanta.
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    The Football Letter Podcast Special: Garrett Sickels and Jeff Hartings

    The Football Letter Podcast Special: Garrett Sickels and Jeff Hartings

    Another great episode for you this week on our Football Letter Podcast, as we were pleased to be joined by two standout lettermen in Garrett Sickels and Jeff Hartings.  Football Letter Editor Emeritus John Black also stopped by to look back at the series history between Penn State and Ohio State.

    We talked to Garrett (0:56) about what it was like being a part of the Nittany Lions' upset over Ohio State in 2016, memories from that magical season, the lessons he learned as a student-athlete at Penn State, and what he's up to now professionally in Nashville as President of Construction at Creative Development Partners.

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    John Black stopped by (19:06) to look back at the series history between the Nittany Lions and Buckeyes, with a special focus on that upset at Beaver Stadium in 2016.

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    To wrap up the show, Jeff joined us (23:13) to discuss the togetherness of the offensive line unit for the 1994 season, his NFL career and finding his faith, coaching high school football, and his connections with fellow alumni.

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    The Football Letter Podcast Special: Matt Zanellato / Florida Gulf Coast Chapter

    The Football Letter Podcast Special: Matt Zanellato / Florida Gulf Coast Chapter

    This week on The Football Letter Podcast, we were joined by letterman wide receiver Matt Zanellato (2011-15) and Florida Gulf Coast Chapter President Nick Bocci.

    Now the wide receivers coach at UMass, Zanellato will be returning to Beaver Stadium this weekend as a member of the Minutemen staff. Previous coaching stops for Matt include time at Lock Haven (Pa.), Davenport (MI.), Saginaw Valley State (MI.), and Western Michigan.

    In part one (0:56), we spoke with Matt about choosing to stay at Penn State, when he knew he wanted to get into coaching, the bond between football lettermen, and the emotions of returning to Beaver Stadium on the opposing sideline this weekend.

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    In part two (31:49), Nick joined the program to discuss why he chose Penn State, the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter's football watch parties, an overview of how the chapter keeps Penn Staters in their area connected year round, receiving the fundraising award from the Penn State Alumni Association through our Volunteer Awards, and more.

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    The Football Letter Podcast Special: Rudy Glocker / Greater Chicago Chapter

    The Football Letter Podcast Special: Rudy Glocker / Greater Chicago Chapter

    On this week's episode of The Football Letter Podcast, we talk with Greater Chicago Chapter President Courtney Jackson and letterman defensive lineman Rudy Glocker!

    In part one (0:55), Courtney discussed how she became a Penn Stater, her work to bring together the population of Indigenous students at Penn State during her time as an undergrad, becoming the Chicago Chapter President, the many events and activities put on by the chapter, and more.

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    In part two (25:47), Rudy joined us to talk about why he chose Penn State, the emphasis of student in "student-athlete," his time on Wall Street, founding his outdoor apparel company Burgeon Outdoor, the lessons he learned from playing for Joe Paterno, and other topics.

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    The Football Letter Podcast Special: Brandon Bell / Houston Chapter

    The Football Letter Podcast Special: Brandon Bell / Houston Chapter

    The 2016 Big Ten Championship squad is undoubtedly one of the most memorable teams in Penn State history. In part one (0:55) of this week's episode of The Football Letter Podcast, we're joined by one of the 2016 team captains, Brandon Bell!

    Having worn the iconic No. 11 jersey, Brandon finished his Nittany Lion career with 225 tackles, 11.5 sacks, 4 fumble recoveries and 4 interceptions.

    Brandon joined the show to discuss his post-playing career in the media industry -- he now works as Broadcast Assistant with the National Basketball Association -- memories from that iconic 2016 season, how Penn State prepared him for the NFL, and much more. 

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    In part two (25:49), we caught up with Football Letter Editor Emeritus John Black to look back at the series history between Penn State Football and this week's White Out game opponent, Iowa.

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    In part three (32:00), we talked with President of our Houston Chapter, Chad Washington.

    A graduate of the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications, Chad is a dedicated alumni volunteer, having worked his way up to becoming Houston Chapter President after holding other roles within the group. Professionally, he works as a Digital Producer for KIAH-TV in Houston.

    Chad discussed why he chose Penn State, the many events and programs offered by the Houston Chapter, how Penn Staters can get involved with the chapter, football watch parties, and more.

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    The Football Letter Podcast Special: Nick Eury / Greater Pittsburgh Chapter

    The Football Letter Podcast Special: Nick Eury / Greater Pittsburgh Chapter

    On this week's episode of The Football Letter podcast, we're joined by letterman running back Nick Eury and President of our Greater Pittsburgh Chapter, Kristen Conti.

    In part one, we talk to Nick about the process of becoming a walk-on for the football team, the emotions of earning a scholarship, his work as a District Manager for ALDI, staying connected to fellow lettermen, and more.

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    In part two, Kristen joined us to provide an overview of our Greater Pittsburgh Chapter's many events and programs, the Chapter celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, how Franco Harris became such a close friend of the Chapter, and memories that pop up for her whenever she gets back to campus.

    In addition to her role as an alumni volunteer, professionally, Kristen is also a Marketing Research Assistant with the Anheuser-Busch Division at Frank B. Fuhrer Wholesale in Pittsburgh.

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    Timestamps

    0:00 — Intro

    0:56 — Welcoming Nick Eury to the show

    1:35 — Choosing to attend Penn State

    3:26 — Emotions of being added to the team as a walk-on

    4:39 — Earning a scholarship / (Watch Nick being honored at the 2019 team banquet)

    6:35 — Being a part of the team

    7:40 — Growing as a player and a person at Penn State

    9:01 — Scoring a touchdown vs. Idaho in 2019 / (Watch the touchdown run)

    11:01 — Nick's work with ALDI

    13:00 — Staying connected with fellow lettermen

    14:00 — Getting back to Happy Valley

    15:59 — Memories of the 2019 Cotton Bowl

    17:50 — Nick's favorite flavor at the Creamery

    18:35 — Nick's message to the 2023 Penn State Football team

    20:08 — Thanking Nick for his time

    20:26 — Ad Read - Penn State Alumni Chapters

    21:04 — Welcoming Kristen Conti to the program

    21:54 — Why Kristen chose Penn State

    23:41 — An overview of the Greater Pittsburgh Chapter and its events/programs

    28:00 — Football watch parties

    32:06 — Franco Harris' connection with the Chapter

    35:40 — Celebrating the Chapter's 125th anniversary 

    38:00 — The value of membership and the Penn State network

    42:37 — Why Penn Staters should get involved with a local chapter

    45:35 — Memories of campus

    48:35 — Kristen's favorite flavor at the Creamery

    49:15 — How to get involved with the  Greater Pittsburgh Chapter

    50:33  — Thanking Kristen for her time

    50:50 — Outro

    The Football Letter Podcast Special: Beaver Stadium PA Announcers Rodney Martin and Joe Putnam

    The Football Letter Podcast Special: Beaver Stadium PA Announcers Rodney Martin and Joe Putnam

    Each week during the Penn State Football season, we're bringing you a bonus podcast in our People of Penn State podcast series, featuring interviews with Nittany Lion lettermen and volunteer leaders who bring the mission of the Alumni Association to life.

    In episode two of The Football Letter Podcast, we spoke to new Beaver Stadium public address announcers, Rodney Martin and Joe Putnam!

    Many Nittany Lion fans are already familiar with Rodney and Joe, with each of them having been a part of the communications/broadcasting scene in Happy Valley for several years. Rodney is the voice of Penn State Ice Hockey at Pegula Ice Arena, while Joe has worked as a co-commentator for Penn State Lady Lion Basketball.

    The duo also has significant experience working together for minor league baseball team, the State College Spikes, where Rodney is the PA announcer and Joe is the Director of Communications/play-by-play lead.

    During this conversation, Rodney and Joe discuss the personal significance in earning their new roles, what the production process has been like, the importance of their chemistry on game days, and a lot more.

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    Timestamps

    0:00 — Intro

    0:56 — Welcoming Rodney and Joe to the show

    2:53 — Personal significance in earning this role

    8:41 — The importance of the game day chemistry between Rodney and Joe

    10:12 — Production process and preparation

    15:01 — Working with the "architect of the Penn State White Out," Guido D'Elia

    17:00 — Ad Read: Alumni Association Membership

    18:05 — Rodney's expanded role with Penn State Athletics 

    21:12 — What makes Penn State so special 

    28:15 — What Joe and Rodney are most looking forward to while working at Beaver Stadium this fall

    31:35 — Thanking Rodney and Joe for their time

    31:55 — Outro 

    The Football Letter Podcast Special: OJ McDuffie / New York City Chapter

    The Football Letter Podcast Special: OJ McDuffie / New York City Chapter

    The People of Penn State is expanding!

    Each week during the Penn State Football season, we're bringing you a bonus podcast, featuring interviews with Nittany Lion lettermen and volunteer leaders who bring the mission of the Alumni Association to life.

    The Football Letter Podcast will live right here in The People of Penn State universe and can be found in all of the same places you already listen to the flagship show!

    In our debut episode of The Football Letter Podcast, we're joined by OJ McDuffie, Penn State football letterman, nine-year NFL veteran, Miami Dolphins Walk Of Fame honoree, and founder of the Catch 81 Foundation.

    OJ takes us through his many memories of playing at Penn State and in the NFL, the purpose of his Catch 81 Foundation, the impact the University has had on his life, and much more. 

    We also talk with Kevin Cei, President of our New York City Chapter, about why he chose Penn State, his role as president, and the chapter's NIL initiatives.

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    Timestamps

    0:00 — Intro

    0:55 — Welcoming OJ McDuffie to the show

    1:53 — Connecting with Penn Staters at the Rose Bowl

    3:05 — Why OJ was drawn to Penn State as a recruit

    5:34 — The evolution of Penn State's offense in the 1990s

    8:24 — Memories of the 1992 Fiesta Bowl win over Tennessee

    11:03 — Becoming a 1st round pick of the Miami Dolphins

    12:20 — Transition from Penn State to the NFL

    14:15 — Ad Read - The Penn State Alumni Association Game Day Page

    15:10 — The mission of the Catch 81 Foundation

    17:35 — West Virginia is back on the schedule

    18:37 — What makes Beaver Stadium so special

    20:10 — The Success With Honor mantra

    24:35 — Thanking OJ for his time

    24:53 — Football Letter emeritus John Black takes a look back on the historic Penn State-West Virginia series

    27:07 — Welcoming Kevin Cei to the show

    28:30 — How Penn State became the school for Kevin

    29:25 — The success of Penn State's meteorology program

    30:10 — Becoming involved with the New York City Chapter

    32:01 — What it's like leading the chapter

    33:52 — Football game watch parties

    37:06 — The New York City Chapter's initiative with NIL

    46:08 — How to get involved with the NYC Chapter

    47: 55 — John Black recounts the time Joe Paterno held up the team plane for him after a West Virginia game 

    48:55 — Outro

    Episode 41 — Nick Gancitano: Private Coach and Meditation Instructor

    Episode 41 — Nick Gancitano: Private Coach and Meditation Instructor

    On today's episode of The People of Penn State podcast we speak with former Penn State Football placekicker, Nick Gancitano (1986 – Biomechanics), who was a part of the Nittany Lions' 1982 National Championship team.

    After his NFL career was interrupted by injury, he went into the business world at A.L. Williams, where he led high-performance sales teams as a regional vice president and public speaker. Nick went on to teach physics, anatomy-physiology honors and biology while privately developing 55 collegiate place-kickers, including 13 All-Americans and three professionals. He later left the public schools to focus on a concentrated spiritual pursuit through meditation and the inner journey of self-realization.

    Professionally, he is now a private coach, meditation instructor and bioresonance therapist. Nick has written two books, "The Awakened Athlete" and "Be Still and Know I AM God," a number one Best Seller and International Book Award Finalist.

    We talk with Nick about all of this and more on this edition of The People of Penn State!
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    0:00 — Intro

    1:00 — Welcoming Nick to the program

    3:10 — Becoming a Penn Stater

    4:10 — Memories of the 1982 National Championship season for Penn State Football

    6:03 — Studying biomechanics at Penn State

    7:41 — Keeping connected with fellow lettermen

    10:03 — Ad Read - PSAA Presents

    10:55 — Experience kicking in the NFL

    15:01 — Nick's journey to enlightenment 

    18:32 — Published work 

    20:20 — Returning to Happy Valley and opening up the "Good Vibes" office

    23:27 — Lightning Round Q&A

    25:35 — Outro 

    Episode 35 — NIL Special with Michael Mauti: Letterman Founder of Lions Legacy Club

    Episode 35 — NIL Special with Michael Mauti: Letterman Founder of Lions Legacy Club

    Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) is one of the most talked about topics in college athletics and has drastically changed the landscape of sports at the collegiate level in the United States. In a special two-part series on The People of Penn State, we take a close look at NIL, with a strong focus on its impact at Penn State.

    In part two of our two-part NIL series, we caught up with Penn State Football legend, Michael Mauti '12. Michael was a standout linebacker for the Nittany Lions, serving as a two-time team captain, earning a first-team All-Big Ten selection, and winning the Big Ten's Butkus-Fitzgerald Linebacker of the Year award in 2012.

    After wrapping up a five-year career in the National Football League, Michael has since transitioned into a leadership role within the NIL space, serving as the Letterman Founder of the Lions Legacy Club collective.  Lions Legacy Club is a fan-driven and alumni-led NIL program for Penn State University football student-athletes, alumni, and fans.

    We chatted with Michael about his playing career at Penn State, the overview of Name, Image, and Likeness in college athletics, the mission of Lions Legacy Club, and more.

    To get involved or learn more about Lions Legacy Club, visit https://lionslegacyclub.com.

    You can also follow Lions Legacy Club on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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    0:00 — Intro

    2:05 — Becoming a Penn Stater

    3:40 — Memories of being a student

    4:57 — Michael's decision to stay at Penn State during unprecedented times for the football program 

    8:02 — Re-recruiting teammates to stay with the program

    11:10 — Trusting in former head coach Bill O'Brien 

    13:52 — "Saving The Roar" documentary 

    17:32 — If NIL was around when Michael was a student-athlete

    18:20 — A broad overview of what NIL is

    21:50 — Lions Legacy Club's origins and impact

    23:25 — How to get involved with Lions Legacy Club

    25:25 — The impact alumni can have with NIL 

    25:50 — Ad Read - LionLink 

    26:52 — Lightning Round Q&A

    31:15 — Michael provides a shoutout for recently retired Penn State Field Hockey head coach Charlene Morett-Curtiss 

    32:13 — Outro 

    33:49 — Alma Mater

    The Lasching Out Podcast - Ep. 25: Should Shrewsberry Stay or Should He Go?

    The Lasching Out Podcast - Ep. 25: Should Shrewsberry Stay or Should He Go?

    Welcome to a brand-new Lasching Out Podcast on the Nittany Sports Now Network. This podcast is hosted by Nittany Sports Now's Jarrod Prugar and is co-hosted by Kevin Quigley. Jarrod and Kevin discuss the looming decision Penn State basketball coach Micah Shrewsberry has to make plus more on a memorable weekend at the NCAA Tournament for multiple Penn State teams.

    0055 - Re-Exposed

    0055 - Re-Exposed

    After what seemed like a week of set-up games, we dive into what promises to be a huge weekend of college football. Week 4 is headlined by a classic SEC matchup with the Florida Gators traveling to face their rival Tennessee Volunteers. Later, a nightcap at  “Jerry World” in Dallas between Arkansas and Texas A&M should be a slug fest that will go a long way in shaping both teams' seasons. Finally, do our favorites, Ole Miss and Alabama, continue to play Joyless Murder Ball against inferior opponents this Saturday?

    Looking outside the SEC, is this the weekend B1G powers Michigan and Ohio St. get tested? Can Michigan St. bounce back against the Golden Gophers of Minnesota? You'll learn the answers to these burning questions.

    Finally, you'll get our weekly picks against the spread — a segment you don’t want to miss. As it turns out, we are both on fire in the early season - as is tradition! So, catch us while we're hot!

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    Episode 23 — Albert Ko, M.D., President at Northern New Jersey Plastic Surgery

    Episode 23 — Albert Ko, M.D., President at Northern New Jersey Plastic Surgery

    Albert Ko, M.D., President at Northern New Jersey Plastic Surgery, is our guest for Episode 23 of The People of Penn State. Dr. Ko is highly qualified and experienced in the field of plastic surgery and aesthetic care, with over 30 years of experience and thousands of completed surgical procedures.

    Topics of discussion with Dr. Ko include memories of watching Penn State Football in the 1980s, the process of medical school, misconceptions about the field of plastic surgery, procedures that he remembers the most and more.

    Timestamps:
    0:00 — Alma Mater Open

    0:20 — Intro

    2:20 — Becoming a Penn Stater

    4:15 — Involvement as a student

    6:05 — Penn State Football in the 1980s

    8:20 — Medical School goals

    9:36 — Ad Read #1 - The Penn State Bakery

    10:30 — Medical School processes

    15:05 — Reconstructive/plastic surgery

    17:45 — Cases that Dr. Ko remembers the most

    20:08 — Ethical considerations

    22:45 — Ad Read #2 - The Football Letter

    24:10 — Family ties to Penn State

    26:25 —Lightning Round Q&A

    31:07 — Outro

    32:13 — Alma Mater Close

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    Heisman Hex

    Heisman Hex

    The Heisman Trophy may be the ultimate individual trophy in American sports.  Yet the Heisman does not always reward the winner's team with immediate on-field success.  In fact, the team featuring the winner of the Heisman as often as not stumbles in contests played soon after the award's presentation.  It is the dreaded Heisman Hex so win the trophy at your own peril.  You have been warned by us, the Pigskin Podcats!  Join us for a look back at some interesting cases of great college football teams stumbling right after the star player wins the Heisman Trophy.

    Ep 21 | PAYDIRT: Penn State/Rutgers Reaction

    Ep 21 | PAYDIRT: Penn State/Rutgers Reaction

    On Episode 21 of Paydirt, Matt & Tom talk about Penn State’s 28-0 win vs. Rutgers, the emergence of freshman quarterback Christian Veilleux, and the future of the quarterback position at Penn State as a whole.

    Visit https://bleav.com/podcast-show/paydirt-a-penn-state-football-podcast/ for more information on the show, and other places to listen to the podcast. New episodes come out on Monday and Friday mornings. Don't forget to subscribe, comment, and like us!

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    Ep 20 | PAYDIRT: Full Penn State/Rutgers Preview (with Michael Mauti)

    Ep 20 | PAYDIRT: Full Penn State/Rutgers Preview (with Michael Mauti)

    On Episode 20 of Paydirt, Matt & Tom talk about Penn State’s final home game of this season vs. Rutgers on Saturday at 12pm EST on the Big Ten Network. Plus, the guys are joined by legendary Nittany Lion linebacker Michael Mauti!

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