The Valley just might get real happy by year’s end

 Penn State Football Column Tim's Two Cents High School

As I said a few weeks ago, I live in the heart of Penn State country. I don’t root for Penn State. I wouldn’t call myself a hater, but maybe a disliker. I grew up listening to constant conversations about how Joe Paterno was almost as holy as Jesus…

Talking Penn State Football History: Rod Bratton

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Our guest this week is probably not a household name among Penn State football fans, but he has a great story to share. Rod Bratton joins us this week. Rod did not play football until his senior year in high school as his school was one of the…

Talking Penn State Football History: Greg Huntington

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Greg Huntington joins us on the show this week. Greg played at Penn State from 1988-1992. He was a product of Archbishop Moeller High School in Cincinnati, OH and has a great story as to how he ended up at Moeller. He played all offensive line…

Penn State and USC show two sides to everything

 Football College Sports Column Tim's Two Cents

For a USC fan living in the heart of Penn State country, the game you want to see the Trojans lose the least is the Penn State game. Unfortunately, USC managed to snatch defeat out of the grasp of victory. For the third time in four weeks, the Trojans…

Talking Penn State Football History: Chuck Fusina

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When you name the top three Penn State quarterbacks of all-time, our guest this week is on that list. We are privileged to interview Chuck Fusina (1975-1978). He is on the cover of the book The Forgotten Seasons: Penn State Football 1977-1978 …

A game to silence the critics

 College Penn State Football Column Tim's Two Cents Football Pittsburgh Sports

I live in Penn State country. Right in the heart. Ninety percent of my friends are Nittany Lions fans. Ninety percent of my co-workers are Nittany Lions fans. Ninety percent of my neighbors are Penn State fans. Ninety percent of those friends, neighbors…

Talking Penn State Football History: Charlie Pittman

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Rex and Brian host one of Penn State's iconic running backs this week. Once again, we go back to the 1968-1969 teams and Charlie Pittman is our guest. Charlie and his son Tony have never lost a game at Penn State in the games they started, and…

Talking Penn State Football History: Mike Guman

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Our guest this week is the man who wrote the Foreword to my book The Forgotten Seasons: Penn State Football 1977-1978. Mike Guman was not only an integral part of those teams, but he also personifies the definition of CHARACTER! Mike was one of the best…

Talking Penn State Football History: Tom Donchez

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Tom Donchez unfortunately passed away on August 28, 2024.  He not only was one of Penn State’s best fullbacks in their stored history, but was also an ambassador for Penn State University.  We are airing this episode in honor of him: We are…

Can Unconventional Win?

 Football Baseball Column Tim's Two Cents Pittsburgh Sports

Unconventional. In the NFL that could describe a team in 2024 that tries to win with a defense first mentality. The Steelers continue to attempt winning in this unconventional manner. Pittsburgh has always prided itself on its “Steel Curtain” defense…