Talking Penn State Football History: Chuck Fusina

October 7, 2024 Penn State Football Podcasts

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-…

A game to silence the critics

October 6, 2024 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…

Talking Penn State Football History: Charlie Pittman

September 30, 2024 Penn State Football Podcasts

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…

Talking Penn State Football History: Mike Guman

September 23, 2024 Penn State Football Podcasts

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…

Talking Penn State Football History: Tom Donchez

September 16, 2024 Penn State Football Podcasts

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…

Talking Penn State Football History: Lou Benfatti

September 9, 2024 Penn State Football Podcasts

This week we look back 30 plus years ago 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…

Talking Penn State Football History: Randy Crowder

September 2, 2024 Penn State Football Podcasts

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-American. Randy was an outstanding defensive lineman who played alongside the…

Talking Penn State Football History: Terry Rakowsky

August 26, 2024 Penn State Football Podcasts

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…

Talking Penn State Football History: Scott Fitzkee

August 19, 2024 Penn State Football Podcasts

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…

Talking Penn State Football History: Tony Pittman

August 12, 2024 Penn State Football Podcasts

Today's guest is Tony Pittman. He played on that 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…