The Analytical Lion

Penn State got the win in the Blue-White game and went undefeated in spring ball! Penn State Football and Basketball Scout Josh Davis gives his analysis of the standouts from the game on both sides of the ball, including young star quarterback Drew Allar. Then he talks about the Penn State Basketball team, Jameel Brown's return to Penn State, and more transfer portal targets that Coach Rhoades can try and get to continue building a new squad.

This show also airs live on Comm Radio at www.commmedia.psu.edu/commradio every Thursday at 11am!

This week Penn State Football and Basketball Scout Josh Davis talks all about the blue-white game, and some players and position battles that he's excited about watching this weekend. Over the last 10 weeks, this show's football segments have been dedicated to telling you about every single player and recruit on the Penn State Football team, and so now you should all be more than ready for an epic blue-white game. For basketball this week, he talks about our new star transfer Ace Baldwin, and all of the amazing things that he is going to be doing in a Nittany Lion jersey next winter. He also talks about the other VCU transfer Nick Kern, and two more possible VCU transfers Jalen DeLoach and Jamir Watkins, as new head coach Mike Rhoades continues his plunder of his former team.

This week is the final week of position previews and breaking down every player on the Penn State Football roster. Penn State Football and Basketball Scout Josh Davis talks about the safeties and special teams units this week, before diving into some preseason rankings of the Big10 quarterbacks. He finds that the group is pretty unsatisfactory, and really disappointing considering the overall strength of several teams in the conference. Penn State however is headed in the right direction with Drew Allar, and has the potential to rise up in college football conversations because of him. Then he talks about Mike Rhoades' new coaching staff at Penn State, which is mostly guys he brought over from VCU. Josh also talks about what's going on in the transfer portal and the college basketball offseason, as Penn State attempts to completely rebuild its' roster from guys around the country.

This week Penn State Football and Basketball Scout Josh Davis previews the cornerback room for Penn State Football, which he says is the best position on the team. They were the best in the Big10 last season, and should continue that level of greatness in 2023. Then he talks about the tumultuous situation Penn State Basketball is in, as they are "dropping like flies" right now. However, no matter how many guys leave, new head coach Mike Rhoades gives everyone plenty reason to be optimistic about the future of the program and next season. Josh Davis talks about the potential dudes that the new head coach could bring in as transfers to ease the transition of losing almost the entirety of last year's team.

This show also airs live on Comm Radio at www.commmedia.psu.edu/commradio every Thursday at 11am!

This episode Penn State Football and Basketball Scout Josh Davis talks about the linebacker group for this upcoming football season, and how exciting they are going to be to watch this year. Then he talks about the 2022 season for PSU Hoops, and what a special year this was for them and the program. Jalen Pickett, Andrew Funk, Cam Wynter, Myles Dread, and Seth Lundy are all leaving after having fantastic years, and everyone is going to miss them a lot.

This show also airs live on Comm Radio at www.commmedia.psu.edu/commradio every Thursday at 11am!

Penn State Football and Basketball Scout Josh Davis talks about the incredible Big10 tournament run by the PSU Basketball team, and their matchup against Texas A&M for their first NCAA tournament game since 2011 against Temple. He also previews the defensive line of Penn State Football, and the new players and coach that you are going to be cheering on to get sacks this upcoming season. A huge episode this week, kicking off March Madness and beginning the position previews for the Penn State Defense as well! 

This show also airs live on Comm Radio at www.commmedia.psu.edu/commradio every Thursday at 11am!

Cam Wynter hit yet another game-winning shot against Maryland to give Penn State their second ranked win of the season, and puts them in prime position to make March Madness for the first time since 2011. Penn State Football and Basketball Scout Josh Davis talks about the incredible Maryland game, and then previews the Nittany Lions' first Big10 Tournament game against Illinois. 

If you want to know what Josh Davis thinks about all the teams making the Big Dance, make sure to tune in to Comm Radio on Selection Sunday at 5:30 to hear their live show. Just click the link below!

This show also airs live on Comm Radio at www.commmedia.psu.edu/commradio every Thursday at 11am!

Penn State Football and Basketball Scout Josh Davis analyzes Drew Allar, and talks about what makes him special and why so many people are excited about him taking over the offense for the Nittany Lions. Then, he talks about Penn State Basketball and the three games that they played last week. Cam Wynter has officially returned from break to carry the Penn State squad to huge wins over Ohio State and Northwestern on the road, sandwiched by another worst game of the season. The boys have one more left in the regular season, before March Basketball begins!

This show also airs live on Comm Radio at www.commmedia.psu.edu/commradio ever Thursday at 11am!

It's another amazing episode of The Analytical Lion, as Penn State Football and Basketball Scout Josh Davis goes into detail about the strengths and weaknesses of Penn State's star running backs. He goes over the outlook for Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen and how they might fit into the new era of Penn State offense. Then he talks about the nice win over Minnesota and how offensive rating defines PSU Basketball right now. Finally he makes predictions for Penn State's games at Ohio State, against Rutgers, and in Evanston against Northwestern. Jalen Pickett is red-hot, and he's gotta stay hot to keep the Nittany Lions in tournament contention. 

This show also airs live on Comm Radio at www.commmedia.psu.edu/commradio every Thursday at 11am!

Another fantastic episode of The Analytical Lion, as Penn State Football and Basketball Scout Josh Davis goes into detail on PSU Football's Wide Receiver room for the upcoming season. It's one of the most interesting and reinvigorated position groups on the team, and there is going to be a lot of weight on their shoulders as Penn State's offense is expected to take a big leap forwards. Then he talks about Penn State Basketball, and their loss to Maryland last weekend and then Jalen Pickett's record-breaking performance to get the sweep of Illinois. Finally, he previews the should-be sure win against Minnesota and then does the Stats To Know for PSU Hoops right now. Check it all out right here on The Analytical Lion!

This show also airs live on Comm Radio at www.commmedia.psu.edu/commradio every Thursday at 11am!