Talking Penn State Football History: Tom Donchez
Tom Donchez unfortunately passed away on August 28, 2024. He not only was one of Penn State’s best fullbacks in their storied history but was also an ambassador for Penn State University. We are re-airing this episode in honor of him:We are…
Talking Penn State Football History: Tom Rafferty Tribute
Tom Rafferty, better known as "Raff" by his teammates, passed away on June 5, 2025, at the age of 70. Tom was an offensive lineman for Penn State from 1972-1975. However, he is best known for his NFL career as the center for the Dallas Cowboys. Tom…
Talking Penn State Football History: Lou Benfatti
This week we look back at the time between the 1986 PSU national championship and the 1994 undefeated season. Penn State defensive lineman Lou Benfatti is our guest this week. Lou played at Penn State from 1990-1993 and was a dominating force on the…
Talking Penn State Football History: Randy Crowder
Randy Crowder passed away on May 21, 2025. We re-air this podcast in honor of him. We revisit the outstanding defense of that great 1973 Penn State team this week and are fortunate to interview Randy Crowder, defensive lineman and 1973 All-…
Talking Penn State Football History: Terry Rakowsky
Terry Rakowsky joins us this week. Terry played at Penn State from 1978-1981. He was recruited as a quarterback out of North Schuykill High School and was highly touted. He backed up Chuck Fusina in 1978 as a freshman when Penn State went 11-0 in…
Talking Penn State Football History: Scott Fitzkee
We relive those great Penn State teams of 1977-1978 this week with our guest, wide receiver Scott Fitzkee. Scott was voted the best athlete to come out of York County, PA. He was a star at Red Lion High School before taking his talents to Penn State.…
Talking Penn State Football History: Tony Pittman
Today's guest is Tony Pittman. He played on the undefeated 1994 team that won the Rose Bowl over Oregon. Tony followed his father, Charlie, to Penn State and he and his father were 45-0-1 as starters on their respective Penn State football squads.…
Talking Penn State Football History: Tom Donchez Tribute
Tom Donchez passed away on August 28, 2024, at the age of 72. Tom was one of Penn State's best fullbacks in school history. He was also a special human being. He played a short time in the NFL and blocked for both O.J. Simpson and Walter Payton. Tom was…
Talking Penn State Football History: Greg Murphy
We continue to celebrate those great teams in the early 1970s with our guest this week. Greg Murphy joins us to talk about his Penn State career and share some great stories. Greg was born in New Bern, NC, but played his high school football in…
