PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders share their thoughts on how Penn State's five-player contingent fared at the recent NFL combine in Indianapolis. Jaylen Reed tested very well, and standout Abdul Carter may be dealing with more than one injury issue. Johnny and Bob also take a closer look at what wideout Tyseer Denmark and corner Elliot Washington II could do for the Lions in the fall.

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PennLive's Bob Flounders shares his thoughts on a few significant Penn State football developments on this episode. Veteran defensive end Smith Vilbert is in the transfer portal, and it's hard to fathom why. He had a great opportunity in front of him in 2025. PSU great Trace McSorley is on James Franklin's staff and Bob looks back at his career and Trace's potential impact. Is Abdul Carter the best player in the NFL draft? Plus, NFL teams would be wise to take a good look at former PSU safeties Kevin Winston Jr. and Jaylen Reed, who were standouts with the Lions.  

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PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders share their takeaways from a couple of Penn State press conferences. PSU AD Pat Kraft and new RBs coach Stan Drayton met with media on Monday. Kraft provided a Beaver Stadium renovation update and discussed the Lions' wideout issues, among other things. Drayton had some comments on Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen. Plus, Johnny and Bob discuss a few of Penn State's most important players heading into spring drills.

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PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph discuss Ja’Juan Seider leaving for Notre Dame and Stan Drayton being hired as his replacement. They also preview next week’s NFL scouting combine, where Abdul Carter, Tyler Warren and others will represent the Nittany Lions.

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PennLive’s Penn State coverage crew was in State Collete on Tuesday for James Franklin’s afternoon press conference. Bob Flounders and Johnny McGonigal discuss Franklin’s thoughts on the departure of running backs coach Ja’Juan Seider, who left to take the same position at Notre Dame.

Franklin also went into some of the details that led to former Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles becoming the Penn State DC, replacing Tom Allen.

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PennLive’s Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal fleshed out their initial thoughts on new Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, including the upcoming installation process for his defense and his Philadelphia ties.

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Penn State football fans, have we got a Blue-White Breakdown podcast for you. Special guest Doug Lesmerises, the creator of the Kings of the North college football podcast, joins Bob Flounders to discuss what new Penn State DC Jim Knowles brings to the table. Lesmerises, formerly of Cleveland.com, knows Knowles well from his days of covering Ohio State football. Doug also shares his thoughts on Drew Allar, James Franklin, and how good PSU can be in 2025.

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Penn State pulled off one of the biggest moves of the offseason, stealing Jim Knowles away from rival Ohio State just one week after a national championship win. Paired with returning talent in 2025, Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal react to what it means for the Nittany Lions.

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PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders discuss the possibilities for James Franklin's Penn State program in 2025 as the Lions' offseason begins. You could a sound case PSU could be better this year. You could also make a case that a couple of Lions' issues will prevent that. Plus, Johnny and Bob look back at the completed 12-team playoff and Johnny reveals where he had Penn State on his final AP ballot.

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Penn State received all kinds of news Monday, from the return of Nick Singleton, Kaytron Allen and Dani Dennis-Sutton to the departure of defensive coordinator Tom Allen. Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal recapped all the news, how it happened, why it happened and the future ramifications.

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