Talking Penn State Football History: Rich Milot Tribute
This week we honor Penn State LB/HERO Rich Milot. Rich unexpectedly passed away on August 13, 2021, at the age of 64 and some of his teammates are joining us this week to pay tribute (Chuck Fusina, Bob Bassett, Lance Mehl, Mike Gilsenan and Mike Guman).…
Talking Penn State Football History: Stan Savran and Guy Junker
Stan Savran passed away on June 12, 2023. This podcast is in honor of his career as a sports announcer.We usually bring you an athlete, but for this week's show, we have the privilege of interviewing Stan Savran and Guy …
Talking Penn State Football History: Michael Zordich
Our guest this week is uniquely recognized as intercepting a pass and losing a shoe while scoring a touchdown in the 1985 Maryland game. Michael Zordich joins us on the show and that "Pick-6" occurred on the 2nd play from scrimmage in the game…
Talking Penn State Football History: Bob Parsons Tribute
This week we pay tribute to Bob Parsons, Penn State TE/Punter, who passed away on July 8, 2022. Bob played at Penn State from 1969-1971. He started out as a quarterback, but after John Hufnagel gained the starting job in 1970, he was moved…
Talking Penn State Football History: Shelly Hammonds
Our guest this week was one of Penn State's most versatile players in history. Shelly Hammonds came on the scene in 1990 at Chestnut Hill, MA when he rushed for over 200 yards as the Lions defeated Boston College 40-21. He was moved…
Talking Penn State Football History: Chet Parlavecchio
We have a member of Linebacker U with me this week and quite a linebacker he was. Chet Parlavecchio joins us to discuss his career at Penn State as well as his follow-up career coaching football. Chet was one of the most intense linebackers to…
Talking Penn State Football History: Gary Brown Tribute
This week we pay tribute to Gary Brown, Penn State RB/DB, who passed away on April 10, 2022. Gary was one of Penn State's most versatile players as he started out as a tailback for his freshman and sophomore years, switched to defensive back in…
Talking Penn State Football History: Ron Coder
Ron Coder joins me this week on the podcast. He played at Penn State from 1972-1975. Ron was a son of an Air Force officer and played his last year of high school football in Japan. His father was a member of the U.S. Olympic soccer team in 1956 after…
Talking Penn State Football History: Phil LaPorta
We once again explore that great 1973 Penn State undefeated team this week with our guest Phil LaPorta. Phil was an offensive lineman on that team that blocked so successfully for John Cappelletti. Listen in as Phil talks about the trials and…
