Should Penn State football pay homage to the school's original colors and try a black and pink alternate uniform? In this episode, we share our thoughts and make the case for why it's worth a try. We also discuss other programs in action, including an impressive run by the women's soccer team. WE ARE! Send us your questions, comments, and predictions! Visit nittanyblues.com or email nittanybluespod@gmail.com . Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Check out our merch at shop.nittanyblue...
Aug 22, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 99
Penn State was ranked no. 7 in the first A.P. poll of the 2023 football season. In this episode, we provide our thoughts on PSU's week one rank. Were the Nittany Lions ranked too high, too low, or just right? Also in this episode, we discuss some WVU trash talk, freakish athletes on the Penn State squad, and the future of the Big Ten conference. WE ARE! Send us your questions, comments, and predictions! Visit nittanyblues.com or email nittanybluespod@gmail.com . Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, a...
Aug 17, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 98
Conference realignment chaos continued with the Big Ten's addition of Oregon and Washington. How will this move impact the schools in the new-look Big Ten, as well as college football overall? We brought back PSU alum Charlie Sexton to get his thoughts on this latest shift. Also in this episode, Andrew and Vince give their early thoughts on the 2024 College Football Playoff field. How many teams can the Big Ten get into the expanded playoff? WE ARE! Send us your questions, comments, and predicti...
Aug 14, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 97
Pat Narduzzi made headlines when he compared Penn State's "one-word offense" to the "real offense" at Pitt. In this episode, we put that claim to the test. How does Penn State's offense stack up since Narduzzi's first season at Pitt? We also discuss football award watch lists, NFL Draft buzz for Olu Fashanu, and the QB competition between Drew Allar and Beau Pribula. WE ARE! Send us your questions, comments, and predictions! Visit nittanyblues.com or email nittanybluespod@gmail.com . Follow us o...
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 96
Recent reports suggest Penn State could have extended basketball coach Micah Shrewsberry as early as January, well before their Big Ten Tournament run and NCAA Tournament appearance. Should PSU have extended Shrewsberry mid-way through the season? In this episode, we answer that question and discuss football news, basketball news, and more. WE ARE! Send us your questions, comments, and predictions! Visit nittanyblues.com or email nittanybluespod@gmail.com . Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and In...
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 95
Penn State is "Linebacker U." Decades of great linebackers have defined the Penn State football program. But who stands out above the rest? We asked A.I. who it believes is the greatest linebacker in Penn State football history. It's a fun conversation that you don't want to miss. In this episode, we also discuss Nittany Lion baseball and softball, football recruiting updates, and how some young football stars can avoid the dreaded "sophomore slump." WE ARE! Send us your questions, comments, and...
Jul 13, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 94
We've asked ChatGPT who it thinks is the greatest Penn State running back of all time. But who does it think is the greatest quarterback in program history? In this episode, we answer that question. We also discuss history for the Nittany Lions in the NBA Draft, football recruiting news, and runny Reddit stories. WE ARE! Episode where we ask A.I. for greatest Penn State RB (episode 91): https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nittany-blues/episodes/Episode-91-Who-Is-the-Greatest-Penn-State-Runni...
Jun 29, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 93
In this episode, we discuss how the Big Ten football scheduling changes will affect Penn State. Should Penn State have a protected matchup within the Big Ten? We also discuss football recruiting updates, NBA Draft prospects, and Track & Field All-Americans. WE ARE! Connect with us: Join the conversation: nittanyblues.com Nittany Blues merch: shop.nittanyblues.com Follow us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Timestamps: 00:09:44 Advantages and disadvantages in Big Ten football scheduling. 00:13:25 B...
Jun 24, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 92
ChatGPT and A.I. is everywhere, so we decided to join in the fun. In this episode, we find out who A.I. thinks is the greatest running back in Penn State football history. We also discuss recent football recruiting news, exciting updates for the PSU football fan experience, and other updates in Nittany Lion athletics. WE ARE! Connect with us: Join the conversation: nittanyblues.com Nittany Blues merch: shop.nittanyblues.com Follow us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Timestamps: [00:09:40] Penn State ...
Jun 09, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 91
On this episode, we react to Penn State football announcing kickoff times for four 2023 season games. We also discuss the controversial ending to the Penn State-Duke lacrosse game in the NCAA tournament semifinal and other updates with Nittany Lion swimming and track & field. WE ARE! Join the conversation: nittanyblues.com Nittany Blues merch: shop.nittanyblues.com Follow us: Facebook Twitter Instagram...
Jun 02, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 90
On this episode of Nittany Blues, we discuss the upcoming Black Friday football game against Michigan State on NBC. Vince talks about the challenges facing the Penn State basketball program and how the team can succeed with the current roster of players. We also discuss the Nittany Lions lacrosse team's recent victory against Army and their chances in the Final Four. Andrew is excited for the game and shares his thoughts on why he thinks the team will come out on top again. WE ARE! Join the conv...
May 26, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 89
In this episode, Andrew and Vince discuss the 2023 football season theme games. Did Penn State make the right decision scheduling the White Out against Iowa? We also react to basketball recruiting news, MLAX tournament updates, and vent about the Philadelphia 76ers. WE ARE! Join the conversation: nittanyblues.com Nittany Blues merch: shop.nittanyblues.com Follow us: Facebook Twitter Instagram...
May 19, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 88
In this episode, Andrew and Vince recap some of the latest news and updates in Penn State athletics. We react to basketball transfer portal news, the 7:30pm football season opener vs West Virginia, and give our thoughts on how we'd renovate Beaver Stadium with $700 million dollars. WE ARE! Join the Conversation: nittanyblues.com Nittany Blues Merch: shop.nittanyblues.com Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram...
May 12, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 87
In this episode, we recap the 2023 NFL Draft. In total, six Nittany Lions were drafted, with several others receiving free agent deals. Which picks surprised us the most? Which Nittany Lion do we think is the best fit for their team? Find out here. WE ARE! Join the Conversation: nittanyblues.com Nittany Blues Merch: shop.nittanyblues.com Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram...
May 05, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 86
In this NFL Draft preview episode, Andrew and Vince select their own "teams" of draft-eligible Penn State players. Who comes out on top? We also discuss recruiting news, Penn State wrestling getting key additions, and some big changes coming to the PSU football game day experience. WE ARE! Join the Conversation: nittanyblues.com Nittany Blues Merch: shop.nittanyblues.com Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 85
In this episode, Andrew and Vince recap Penn State's 2023 Blue-White Game. We discuss notable performances, recruiting news for football and basketball, and more. WE ARE! Join the Conversation: nittanyblues.com Nittany Blues Merch: shop.nittanyblues.com
Apr 21, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 84
Penn State football will make its annual spring appearance during the 2023 Blue-White Game. In this episode, Andrew and Vince preview the Blue-White Game and discuss position groups to watch, the best format for the game, and whether the PSU fanbase will break the spring game attendance record. WE ARE! Related Episode: Tailgate Tips - How to Tailgate in Windy Conditions Join the Conversation: nittanyblues.com Nittany Blues Merch: shop.nittanyblues.com...
Apr 13, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 83
In this episode, Andrew and Vince react to Penn State hiring Mike Rhoades as the next head coach of the men's basketball team. We also discuss Nittany Lions in the transfer portal, what Penn State basketball can do to recover for next season, and early football preseason All America teams. WE ARE! Join the conversion: nittanyblues.com Nittany Blues merch: shop.nittanyblues.com Social: Nittany Blues Facebook Nittany Blues Twitter Nittany Blues Instagram...
Apr 06, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 82
Following Penn State's 2023 NCAA Tournament appearance, Micah Shrewsberry has taken the head basketball coaching job at Notre Dame. A lot has happened since then: players entering the transfer portal, Twitter drama, and more. In this episode, Andrew and Vince provide their thoughts on why things went wrong with Shrewsberry, how Penn State can avoid a repeat of this in the near future, and what this means for PSU administrators moving forward. We also discuss potential basketball coaching replace...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 81
It's been a busy week in Penn State athletics. Men's basketball lost a heartbreaker to Texas in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Micah Shrewsberry has been linked to open college basketball coaching jobs. The wrestling team captured its tenth NCAA title under Cael Sanderson with a dominant showing in Tulsa. And other teams, including men's volleyball, men's hockey, and men's and women's lacrosse, are reaching big milestones. In this episode, Andrew and Vince discuss all this and more. WE...
Mar 22, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 80
10th-seeded Penn State men's basketball put on a show in their NCAA Tournament opener, beating 7th-seeded Texas A&M 76-59. Veteran guards Andrew Funk and Jalen Pickett led the way for the Nittany Lions. Funk was unstoppable behind the arc, making 8-10 of his 3-point attempts en route to 27 points. Join Vince as he reacts to this milestone victory and previews PSU's next game against 2nd-seeded Texas. WE ARE! Join the conversation: nittanyblues.com Nittany Blues merch: nittanyblues.com/shop S...
Mar 17, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 79
Penn State men's basketball is officially dancing! For the first time since 2011, the Nittany Lions were selected for the NCAA Tournament as a 10 seed. In this episode, Penn State basketball fan and friend of the podcast Charlie joins Andrew and Vince to discuss Penn State's Big Ten Tournament run, what their NCAA Tournament selection means for the program, and how the Nittany Lions match up against their first March Madness opponent: Texas A&M. WE ARE! Join the conversation: nittanyblues.co...
Mar 15, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 78
Penn State men's basketball survived a furious comeback attempt to beat the Indiana Hoosiers 77-73. With this victory, Penn State reached the Big Ten Championship Game for the first time since 2011. Standing in the Nittany Lions' path to their first Big Ten title is another matchup against the Purdue Boilermakers. How will this storybook tournament run end for PSU? We'll soon find out. WE ARE! Join the conversation: nittanyblues.com Nittany Blues merch: nittanyblues.com/shop Social: Nittany Blue...
Mar 12, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 77
Penn State men's basketball continued its Big Ten Tournament run with a 79-76 overtime victory over the Northwestern Wildcats. It was a dramatic game filled with clutch jump shots, missed free throws, and a crazy last-ditch shot that nearly won the game for Northwestern. Next for the Nittany Lions: a semifinal matchup against Indiana. WE ARE! Join the conversation: nittanyblues.com Nittany Blues merch: nittanyblues.com/shop Social: Nittany Blues Facebook Nittany Blues Twitter Nittany Blues Insta...
Mar 11, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 76
Penn State men's basketball overcame poor officiating, a slippery court, and a physical opponent to beat Illinois 79-76 in the Big Ten Tournament. This was the third time the Nittany Lions beat Illinois, completing the season sweep over the Fighting Illini. With this victory, Penn State has all but assured a spot in the NCAA tournament later this month. Get ready to put on your dancing shoes, PSU fans. WE ARE! Join the conversation: nittanyblues.com Nittany Blues merch: nittanyblues.com/shop Soc...
Mar 10, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Penn State wrestling continued its dominant season, winning the 2023 Big Ten Championship. It was the seventh conference title won under head coach Cael Sanderson, who was named Big Ten Coach of the Year. Penn State crowned four individual Big Ten champions and had nine wrestlers qualify for the NCAA Championship in Tulsa, OK. In this episode, Andrew and Vince break down individual performances and discuss the Nittany Lions' outlook for the NCAA tournament. WE ARE! Join the conversation: nittany...
Mar 07, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 74
In the regular season finale, Penn State men's basketball overcame a 16-point deficit to defeat the 21st-ranked Maryland Terrapins 65-64. The comeback was capped off by another clutch Cam Wynter basket, scoring the last two Nittany Lion points in the final seconds of the game. Join Andrew, Vince, and Maggie as they recap this dramatic regular season-ending game and discuss Penn State's next challenge: another meeting with Illinois in the Big Ten Tournament. WE ARE! Join the conversation: nittany...
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 73
Penn State men's basketball rebounded in a big way with a dramatic 68-65 win over the Northwestern Wildcats. Camren Wynter drained a three-pointer with less than a second remaining to secure the Nittany Lion victory. In this episode, Andrew and Vince react to this crazy ending and discuss PSU's final game of the regular season against Maryland. WE ARE! Join the conversation: nittanyblues.com Nittany Blues merch: nittanyblues.com/shop Social: Nittany Blues Facebook Nittany Blues Twitter Nittany B...
Mar 03, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 72
Penn State men's basketball fell apart in the second half against Rutgers, blowing a 19-point lead en route to a 59-56 loss. In this episode, Vince and Maggie break down this frustrating loss and discuss where Penn State goes from here as the regular season nears its end. WE ARE! Join the conversation: nittanyblues.com Nittany Blues merch: nittanyblues.com/shop Social: Nittany Blues Facebook Nittany Blues Twitter Nittany Blues Instagram...
Feb 27, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Penn State men's basketball continued its winning streak with a 75-71 victory over the Ohio State Buckeyes in Value City Arena. National Player of the Week Jalen Pickett continued his recent heroics, scoring PSU's final 14 points. Next up: a rematch against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. WE ARE! Join the conversation: nittanyblues.com Nittany Blues merch: nittanyblues.com/shop Social: Nittany Blues Facebook Nittany Blues Twitter Nittany Blues Instagram...
Feb 24, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 70
