Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast

James Franklin spoke with the media earlier this week and while covering a number of topics, he did leave the door open for the return of All-American linebacker Micah Parsons. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue discuss the likelihood of that happening and what it means. Franklin also admitted that the Nittany Lions' Class of 2021 isn't up to the program's standards. We talk about that and explore the Nittany Lions' quarterback room 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

After six weeks of speculation, the Big Ten confirmed on Wednesday that it will resume playing football in October. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about the big news and what it means for the Nittany Lions. The guys talk a little recruiting as well, but it's great to talk some football.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's no further clarity on whether or not the Big Ten will play this year, but there sure has been a lot of chatter from its member institutions. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk recent movements by James Franklin, Ryan Day and others to get answers from Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren. We also take a closer look at Pennsylvania in the 2022 recruiting cycle and our mailbag just won't let the Nolan Rucci recruitment go.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 hits keep on coming for Penn State in the Class of 2021 and five-star OT Nolan Rucci commits to Wisconsin. Conversely, the Nittany Lions are still hot in the 2022 with a commitment from four-star Ken Talley. What gives? Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue try to make sense of it, and when that doesn't work they turn to 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong for answers.Follow the guys on Twitter:@seanfitz247@TDsTake@swiltfong247 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 stayed hot on the recruiting trail in 2022 with a commitment from four-star OT Drew Shelton on Friday. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the pickup and where the Nittany Lions stand in 2022. The guys also discuss the 247Sports Crystal Ball movement for five-star Nolan Rucci this week. The guys also talk Big Ten craziness, handling the quarterback position with added eligibility and more in this week's final episode. 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

Instead of looking forward to week one, we're instead still talking about the Big Ten's decision to cancel the fall season. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk potential resolutions as things seem to be changing daily. The Five-Star Mailbag dives into Penn State's 2021 target board beyond the obvious and Sept. 1 marked the unofficial opening of the 2022 recruiting cycle. 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 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