Penn State’s James Franklin and recently hired offensive coordinator Joe Moorhead made their first comments since Moorhead’s hiring was announced. They talked about their relationship, the interview process and their shared offensive philosophy at an opening news conference earlier this week.
KSN Podcast: Breaking down Penn State’s hiring of Joe Moorhead, Part 1
Penn State found its replacement for offensive coordinator John Donovan in former Fordham head coach Joe Moorhead. He moved up from the FCS ranks, where he guided an explosive spread attack, to coordinate the struggling Nittany Lions offense.
KSN Podcast: Breaking down Penn State’s January enrollees
Penn State last week introduced four members of its 2016 recruiting class who are enrolling at the university in January. Quarterback Jake Zembiec, tight end Danny Dalton and offensive linemen Alex Gellerstedt and Connor McGovern are all getting an early jump on their college careers with weight room and spring practice time.
KSN Podcast: Penn State recruiting updates on Karamo Dioubate, Brendan Ferns, more
Penn State is pushing toward the finish line in the 2016 recruiting class with 18 current commits but plenty more work to do before National Signing Day. That includes sealing the deal with players such as Brendan Ferns, as well as turning their verbal commitments official.
KPR Podcast: Previewing The PA HS Football State Title Matchups 12-15-15
PA high school football aficionado Eric Epler joins Andy Shay to preview the state title matchups this weekend in Hershey.
KPR Podcast: PA HS Football Around The State Recap 12-15-15
Andy Shay and Eric Epler review last week’s state semifinal action from around the state.
KSN Podcast: Interview with BTN’s Tom Dienhart
The Big Ten is sending a contender into the College Football Playoff for the second straight season, as Michigan State vies for the national championship that Ohio State won last season.
KSN Podcast: Breaking down the College Football Playoff
The College Football Playoff pairings are out and controversy-free with a smooth final weekend that landed Clemson, Alabama, Michigan State and Oklahoma in the national semifinal round.
KSN Podcast: Penn State recruiting updates on Brendan Ferns, Khaleke Hudson
Penn State is hoping to build momentum on the recruiting trail with less than two months until National Signing Day. The Nittany Lions are checking in with top targets such as Khaleke Hudson and Brendan Ferns, while current commits are being reevaluated by national recruiting services.
KSN Podcast: Catching up on Penn State’s OC search and TaxSlayer Bowl matchup
Penn State is in the early stages of preparations for the TaxSlayer Bowl, where a Jan. 2 meeting with Georgia awaits. The Nittany Lions enter the contest as a touchdown underdog and in transition as the national search continues for an offensive coordinator.
KPR Podcast: PA HS Football Around The State 12-9-15
Andy and Eric review last week’s playoff games from around the state.
KSN Podcast: Penn State recruiting updates with Greg Pickel
Penn State is pushing toward the finish line in its 2016 recruiting class and starting to lay a better foundation in the 2017 class with another recent verbal commitment from four-star linebacker Dylan Rivers. James Franklin and his staff have looked the keep the momentum going by hitting the road in all different parts of the region, making contact with both commits and top targets alike. Greg Pickel joined Dustin…
KSN Podcast: Interview with Penn State recruit Michal Menet
Penn State is getting a gem in its 2016 recruiting class in Exeter five-star offensive lineman Michal Menet, who is one of the anchors in his class and the top-ranked prospect in the state of Pennsylvania, according to 247 Sports. Menet had a standout season for the Eagles before suffering a setback to Cumberland Valley in the District 3-AAAA football playoffs. Menet might have seen his prep career come to…
KSN Podcast: Penn State’s plan for replacing OC John Donovan
Penn State made the staffing move that many fans anticipated the day after its season-ending loss to Michigan State, announcing the dismissal of offensive coordinator John Donovan. In two seasons under Donovan’s game-planning, the Nittany Lions showed little progress despite improved weapons and ranked No. 100 or worse in total, scoring and rushing offense both seasons. Coach James Franklin announced the change this week and said a national search would…
KSN Podcast: Penn State bowl projections and a look back at Michigan State
Still in search of a signature win in James Franklin’s second season, Penn State is flipping the calendar to the postseason after a season-ending, 55-16 loss to Michigan State. The Nittany Lions are 7-5 and getting routinely linked to the Music City, Foster Farms and TaxSlayer bowls, where Franklin will likely be without an offensive coordinator after firing John Donovan. The loss to the Spartans was the end result of…
KSN Podcast: From the Upper Deck 12-1-15
Jim and Andy discuss the firing of offensive coordinator John Donovan and potential replacements for the job.