Talking Penn State Football History: Steve Smith Tribute
Steve Smith passed away on November 20, 2021 from a lengthy battle with ALS. He was a fullback on Penn State's 1986 national championship team where he and Tim Manoa shared time. Steve played at Penn State from 1983-1986 and also in the NFL…
Talking Penn State Football History: Bruce Bannon
We call the "Heyday" of Penn State football the years spanning 1968-1975. Penn State played in 7 Major Bowl Games in 8 years. Our guest this week was part of that time period. Bruce Bannon joins us on the podcast as a Penn Stater from 1970…
Talking Penn State Football History: Brian Siverling
Our guest this week is another one of those big, bulky, protype tight ends that Joe Paterno loved. Brian Siverling joins us this week to discuss his Penn State career. He showed up in Happy Valley for the 1982 season and red-shirted…
Talking Penn State Football History: Rich Milot
Our hearts are heavy this week as we honor Penn State LB/HERO Rich Milot. Rich unexpectedly passed away on August 13, 2021 at the age of 64 and some of his teammates are joining us this week to pay tribute (Chuck Fusina, Bob Bassett, Lance Mehl,…
Talking Penn State Football History: Stan Savran and Guy Junker
Stan Savran passed away on June 12, 2023. This podcast is in honor of his career as a sports announcer.
We usually bring you an athlete, but for this week's show, we have the privilege of interviewing Stan Savran and Guy …
Talking Penn State Football History: Michael Zordich
Our guest this week is uniquely recognized as intercepting a pass and losing a shoe while scoring a touchdown in the 1985 Maryland game. Michael Zordich joins us on the show and that "Pick-6" occurred on the 2nd play from scrimmage in the…
Talking Penn State Football History: Bob Parsons
This week we pay tribute to Bob Parsons, Penn State TE/Punter, who passed away on July 8, 2022. Bob played at Penn State from 1969-1971. He started out as a quarterback, but after John Hufnagel gained the starting job in 1970, Bob…
Talking Penn State Football History: Shelly Hammonds
Our guest this week was one of Penn State's most versatile players in history. Shelly Hammonds came on the scene in 1990 at Chestnut Hill, MA when he rushed for over 200 yards as the Lions defeated Boston College 40-21. He was…
Talking Penn State Football History: Chet Parlavecchio
We have a member of Linebacker U with us this week and quite a linebacker he was. Chet Parlavecchio joins us to discuss his career at Penn State as well as his follow-up career coaching football. Chet was one of the most intense…
