Talking Penn State Football History: John Quinn

October 3, 2023 Penn State Football Podcasts

Our guest this week is John Quinn of Penn State. John was a standout defensive lineman who played on a string of the most successful Penn State teams in history. He was a member of the 1973-1975 teams and played with outstanding…

Talking Penn State Football History: Massimo Manca

September 26, 2023 Penn State Football Podcasts

Who is the only Penn State football player to make an appearance in each of Penn State's national championship games (1983 Sugar Bowl and 1987 Fiesta Bowl)? His name is Massimo Manca and we have him as the subject of our podcast this…

Talking Penn State Football History: John Skorupan

September 22, 2023 Penn State Football Podcasts

This week's guest played during the heyday of Penn State football. Linebacker John Skorupan played at PSU from 1969-1972. This is in the middle of Penn State appearing in seven major bowl games in eight years (1968-1975). John was a…

Talking Penn State Football History: Mickey Shuler

September 12, 2023 Penn State Football Podcasts

When you talk about the greatest tight ends in Penn State history, three individuals come to mind: Kyle Brady, Ted Kwalick and our guest this week, Mickey Shuler, Sr. Mickey was voted the 22nd all-time best player in New York Jets…

Talking Penn State Football History: Bob White

September 4, 2023 Penn State Football Podcasts

Our guest this week was one of the captains of the 1986 Penn State national championship team. Defensive lineman Bob White talks about his Penn State career (1982-1986), including his huge sack against Notre Dame in 1986 along with…

Talking Penn State Football History: Joe Diange

August 28, 2023 Penn State Football Podcasts

We are continuing to honor the 45th anniversary of that great 1977 college football season this week with our guest JoeDiange.  Joe was one of the unsung players I wrote about in The Forgotten Seasons:  Penn State…

Talking Penn State Football History: Tom Donchez

August 21, 2023 Penn State Football Podcasts

We are privileged this week to interview Tom Donchez, who was one of Penn State's best fullbacks in their history. Tom also was PSU's leading rusher in 1974 and starred in the 1975 Cotton Bowl against Baylor. Tom sheds insight into…

Talking Penn State Football History: Bob Torrey

August 14, 2023 Penn State Football Podcasts

We are fortunate to have a member of one of Penn State's best fullback tandems in their history.  Bob Torrey joins us to talk about his career which spanned 1975-1978.  Bob was a member of those great teams I wrote about in The…

Talking Penn State Football History: Chuck Fusina

August 7, 2023 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-…

Talking Penn State Football History: Leroy Thompson

July 31, 2023 Penn State Football Podcasts

This week's guest is Leroy Thompson. He played at Penn State from 1987-1990 and was an unsung, versatile running back (tailback along with fullback) playing alongside Blair Thomas and Gary Brown. Listen to Leroy share his 1989 Holiday Bowl and Penn…