Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast

Penn State hit the ground running this week in offering three top quarterbacks in the Class of 2023. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about the process and what they've seen from underclassmen so far. The guys also talk about a five-star 2022 target and more in an extended recruiting segment. Finally, we're joined by Class of 2022 commitment Jerry Cross to talk about his pledge to the Nittany Lions and the process that led to it.Follow the guys on Twitter:@seanfitz247@TDsTake To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a brutal three-day stretch for Penn State recruiting, as the Nittany Lions missed on top targets Kelvin Gilliam and De'Jahn warren since our last recording. While Gilliam was expected, Warren came out of nowhere. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue assess the losses and ponder what's next for the Nittany Lions in 2021. The guys also talk about the NCAA's eligibility ruling and the Five-Star Mailbag tries to get us to move the Big Ten title game.Follow the guys on Twitter:@seanfitz247@TDsTake To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Penn State's James Franklin finally met with the media regarding the Big Ten's decision to not play football this fall, and the seventh-year head coach didn't hold much back. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue reflect on Franklin's key points and what it means for the Big Ten. The guys also chat about some upcoming commitment announcements and talk about a potential Big Ten flip.Follow the guys on Twitter:@seanfitz247@TDsTake To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Penn State Director of Athletics Sandy Barbour met with the media this week and had some curious comments about the Big Ten's decision to not play fall sports. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the comments and wonder if and when a season can be salvaged. We also talk in-state recruiting, moving the Early Signing Period and more in the Five-Star Mailbag.Follow the guys on Twitter:@seanfitz247@TDsTake To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There may not be football, but Penn State has made it work on the recruiting trail as of late. The Nittany Lions added their fourth commitment in the Class of 2022 on Thursday evening. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk Holden Staes and what that means for the Nittany Lions moving forward. We're also joined by Penn State commit Landon Tengwall to provide his thoughts on the Big Ten canceling its 2020 fall football season.Follow the guys on Twitter:@seanfitz247@TDsTake To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Big Ten made it official on Tuesday that Penn State, along with every other team in the conference, would not be playing football this year. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are here with reactions to the news and what comes next for the Nittany Lions. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're coming at you a day early to end the week because there's so much to talk about. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are joined by Mark Brennan to talk about Micah Parsons opting out of the 2020 season and the Big Ten schedule release. The guys break down Parsons' impact on the season and his legacy as a Nittany Lion, and then discuss what Penn State's schedule is supposed to look like this fall. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Penn State picked up its third commitment in the Class of 2022 on Monday afternoon in the form of in-state quarterback Beau Pribula. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the pledge and what the Nittany Lions will get in the three-star prospect. They also welcome Pribula to the show to talk about his decision.*Note: We tried to hold out for the release of the 2020 Big Ten schedule but decided to go ahead with the release for the commitment Podcast in our regular Tuesday slot. Look for more football schedule talk later this week.Follow the guys on Twitter:@seanfitz247@TDsTake To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Penn State is suddenly hot in the Class of 2022, as the Nittany Lions picked up their second commitment in the cycle this week. They don't look to be done, either. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the pledge of Jerry Cross and what's next for Penn State on the trail. The guys also talk about a couple of top lists for 2022 prospects and the Five-Star Mailbag does some speculating on wide receiver recruiting and a potential spring season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Penn State picked up its first commitment in the Class of 2022 over the weekend, nabbing a pledge from Ohio standout Kaden Saunders on Saturday. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the pickup and welcome Saunders to the airwaves to talk about his decision. The guys also look at what could be next for the Nittany Lions and talk about the allure of an explosive offense on recruiting. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices