Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast

Penn State is ready to fill the void left by Tim Banks with former Virginia standout and Purdue assistant Anthony Poindexter. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about what you should know about 'Dex' before the hire becomes official. We also welcome in special guest Brandon Short, a former All-American linebacker for the Nittany Lions and a current member of the Penn State Board of Trustees to get his reasoning on why the program should be investing more into its current facilities setup.Follow the guys on Twitter:@seanfitz247@TDsTake@brandonshort43 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 college football offseason has rolled on with the Transfer Portal at the forefront. This week the news broke that Zack Kuntz would be exploring his options as a grad transfer. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the move and what it means for the Nittany Lions at tight end next year. The guys talk a little recruiting before Tyler goes one-on-one with Bud Elliott of 247Sports to break down the ins and outs of the offseason.Check out the guys on Twitter:@Seanfitz247@TDsTake@BudElliott3 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 in the market for a new assistant coach following the departure of Tim Banks. What are the Nittany Lions in the market for when looking for a replacement? Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break it down and take a look at the room which the new guy will inherit. The guys also talk a little 2022 running back recruiting and check into the ramifications of the NCAA's eligibility ruling on the Nittany Lions' 2020 class.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 Class of 2022 has been a winding road so far, and it's about to get even bumpier with the news that the dead period could extend to the end of May. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue discuss the potential fallout and weave it into the story of the last week, which is the coaching change at tight end at Penn State. The guys welcome in grad transfer offensive lineman Eric Wilson, who talks about his journey from Harvard to the Nittany Lions' 2021 roster. Finally, we reminisce on the Super Bowl and talk free agency and the Portal in the Five-Star Mailbag. 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 made a move on Friday morning to replace the departed Tyler Bowen, as the Nittany Lions tabbed former offensive lineman and analyst Ty Howle for the job. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down what he brings to the table and what's next for the Nittany Lions. The guys also talk 2022 quarterbacks and tight ends 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

National Signing Day No. 2 is in the books, with the Nittany Lions adding a pledge from Minnesota four-star Davon Townley on Wednesday morning. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the addition and what it means for the rest of the class. We also talk about the departure of Tyler Bowen and how the Nittany Lions will fill that position. Finally, the media met Mike Yurcich for the first time this week. All that and more in our National Signing Day edition. 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

A pair of notable Nittany Lions entered the NCAA Transfer Portal on Thursday. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to talk about the potential departures of Will Levis and Lance Dixon and what it means for Penn State moving forward. The guys also talk a little recruiting and go into the Five-Star Mailbag for a few questions. 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 added its fifth scholarship transfer of the offseason on Wednesday morning in the form of Harvard offensive lineman Eric Wilson. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about his decision and what it means for the Nittany Lions' offensive line in 2021. The guys also talked about Sandy Barbour's comments this week and break down some last-minute 2021 recruiting news. The Five-Star Mailbag goes into the Portal and are more staff changes coming? 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 added six transfers to the roster for the spring semester. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the newest additions and talk more about what's going on in the Transfer Portal. The guys also welcome in Penn State offensive lineman Landon Tengwall for his final appearance on the show before heading off to Happy Valley. The Five-Star Mailbag talks offseason surprises and storylines.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 spring semester has started at Penn State, and even if the general student population isn't back, the football team is. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue were among those who got a chance to chat with James Franklin for the first time in the new year on Monday, they break down the finer points of his season wrap press conference and focus on Franklin's new offense. We talk Transfer Portal, make a new pick on the 247Sports Crystal Ball and talk quarterback recruiting 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