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…
What a mess
Well, well, well.Remember when I said these giant conferences would be bad for college football?Remember when I said moving signing day to December was foolish?Remember when I said players wanted the same ability to jump ship that coaches have?Remember…
Talking Penn State Football History: Randy Crowder Tribute
Randy Crowder passed away on May 21, 2025, at the age of 72. We air this tribute to Randy and share thoughts of him from several of his teammates. Steve Davis, Dave Graf, Bruce Bannon and Greg Murphy join me to talk about Randy as a teammate and friend.…
Talking Penn State Football History: Lance Mehl
This week's feature is one of Penn State's unsung defensive players. He played at Penn State from 1976-1979. When he was moved to linebacker in 1978, he excelled for his junior and senior seasons at PSU. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the 3rd…
