Talking Penn State Football History: John Skorupan

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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 6th round draft pick…

Talking Penn State Football History: Mickey Shuler

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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 history by ESPN in…

Good Cop/Bad Cop: A College Football Quandary

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This past weekend was further proof that we need college football injected in our veins. At least the part that takes place between the white lines.It was sit on the edge of your seat action even if your favorite team was not involved. It was rivalry…

Talking Penn State Football History: Bob White

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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 that great win over…

Talking Penn State Football History: Tom Shuman

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Tom Shuman joins me this week. He played at Penn State from 1971-1974, backing up John Hufnagel until he got his chance to start in 1973. Tom's first season as the starter culminated in a 12-0 season, Penn State's first Heisman Trophy winner in John…

Talking Penn State Football History: Joe Diange

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We are continuing to honor that great 1977 college football season this week with our guest Joe Diange. Joe was one of the unsung players I wrote about in The Forgotten Seasons: Penn State Football 1977-1978. He came to Penn State in 1974…

Talking Penn State Football History: Brad Scovill

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Our guest this week is the "Walk-on from Wyomissing", Brad Scovill. Brad played at Penn State from 1977-1980. He has a great story to share which is not atypical of the Penn State players of the Joe Paterno era. Brad could have played in the Ivy…

Talking Penn State Football History: Bob Torrey

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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…

A Black and Gold midseason report

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The Steelers had the week off to basque in the glory of a 6-2 start to the season, first place in the AFC North, and most importantly the uncovering of an actual professional quarterback. With the schedule the Steelers were dealt by the NFL, who must…

Talking Penn State Football History: Leroy Thompson

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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 State…