Talking Penn State Football History: Joe Diange

by Rex Naylor on  Penn State Football Podcasts

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…

Musings of a Sports Fanatic: Nov 15

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How far has boxing fallen? Everyone is hyped to watch a 58 year old box a former YouTuber. Tim’s Time Machine goes back to 1975 to recall the Thrilla in Manila when boxing was boxing. Then it is some Penguins and Flyers talk, Sixers keep sinking, and…

Wall2WallFootball: Playoff Picture Edition

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Our trifecta returns to discuss the best quarterbacks in the NFL and whether Caleb Williams will survive in Chicago. Are the Steelers, gulp, Super Bowl contenders? Plus the TV dilemma with college football and how much will schedule strength play a role…

Back When There Was Baseball: Lenn Sakata

by Rex Naylor on  Podcasts Baseball

Lenn Sakata joins us on the podcast this week. Lenn was the 2nd Asian American to play Major League Baseball and his career spanned from 1977-1987. He was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers but played most of his career with the Baltimore Orioles. He…

Talking College Football History: Ross Browner

by Rex Naylor on  College Podcasts Football

Ross Browner passed away on January 4, 2022.  We honor him by re-airing this podcast. When you talk about the greatest college defensive players in history, Ross Browner has to come to mind. Ross played at Notre Dame (1973, 1975-1977) and…

Sports Authors Showcase: The God Squad by Matt Sieger

by Rex Naylor on  Podcasts Baseball

We feature the book The God Squad: The Born-Again San Francisco Giants of 1978 this week. Author Matt Sieger joins us to discuss the writing of the book. Matt is of Jewish faith and a believer of Jesus Christ. He explains his faith…

Talking Penn State Football History: Brad Scovill

by Rex Naylor on  Penn State Football Podcasts

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…

Musings of a Sports Fanatic: November 8

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Tim ponders the bad luck(?) of the Philadelphia 76ers plus a couple NBA and NHL notes. Tim’s Time Machine goes to the late 70’s to pound the drum for Dave Parker, who is on the Hall of Fame ballot again. A quick Pirates note, some solid college hoops…