Welcome back to Hardcore Penn State Football! Cory and Shawn return for their first live show in a while, sharing personal updates and discussing their renewed independence after parting ways with their former media partner. The hosts break down Penn State’s #2 preseason AP ranking, analyzing the Nittany Lions’ strengths and key questions for the season ahead.
They spotlight quarterback Drew Allar, tight end Khalil Dinkins, safety Zakee Wheatley, linebacker Tony Rojas, and wide receivers Kyron Hudson, Trebor Pena, and Devonte Ross, while discussing the impact of new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. The episode previews major matchups against Ohio State and Oregon, and compares Penn State to national contenders like Clemson, Texas, and Georgia.
Listener questions spark conversations about wide receiver prospects, coaching staff futures, and what it will take for Penn State to reach the next level. Don’t miss this lively season kickoff!
White Out = Oregon
Boys = Back
Hardcore PSU FB: Ep.184 Locked & Loaded
Blue & White Game
Penn State Portal Prowess
NFL Draft Results
Hardcore PSU: Ep. 183 | Aggression
Shawn & Cory are back to talk Spring Practice, NFL Draft, Recruiting Updates & more
Other topics:
-Latest out of practice
-Blue & White "Game"
-Will Abdul Carter go No.1 in the NFL Draft?
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Hardcore PSU is an underground, grass-roots, Penn State Football podcast dedicated to providing its listeners with useful stats, intriguing stories, credible news, and unique interviews. The show is co-hosted by Cory Lestochi and Shawn Kane. Hardcore PSU is presented by The Mercury Podcast Network.
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Cory & Shawn are back to discuss the beginning of Spring Practice, the results of Pro Day, big news regarding PSU RB commits, and more!
Other topics:
-Key players out of practice
-Who is stepping up?
-Will Abdul Carter go No.1 in the NFL Draft?
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Hardcore PSU is an underground, grass-roots, Penn State Football podcast dedicated to providing its listeners with useful stats, intriguing stories, credible news, and unique interviews. The show is co-hosted by Cory Lestochi and Shawn Kane. Hardcore PSU is presented by The Mercury Podcast Network.
Hardcore PSU: Ep. 181 | Cold Snap
Shawn & Cory talk PSU in the NFL & Beaver Stadium's Field having new naming rights
Other topics:
-Founder & CEO of West Shore Home, B.J. Werzyn joins the pod
-Sleepiest NFL Combine of all-time?
-Saquon, Gesicki, Godwin sign new deals
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Hardcore PSU is an underground, grass-roots, Penn State Football podcast dedicated to providing its listeners with useful stats, intriguing stories, credible news, and unique interviews. The show is co-hosted by Cory Lestochi and Shawn Kane. Hardcore PSU is presented by The Mercury Podcast Network.
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Hardcore PSU: Ep. 180 | Running Back Stan
Cory & Shawn are back to catch up or mustard on the latest PSU news in February
Other topics:
-PSU loses Seider & gains Drayton at RB Coach
-Penn State has five players invited to NFL Combine
-Beaver Stadium renos continue
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Hardcore PSU is an underground, grass-roots, Penn State Football podcast dedicated to providing its listeners with useful stats, intriguing stories, credible news, and unique interviews. The show is co-hosted by Cory Lestochi and Shawn Kane. Hardcore PSU is presented by The Mercury Podcast Network.
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Hardcore PSU: Ep. 179 | Cooperation
Shawn & Cory reflect on the latest in Penn State's news.
Other topics:
-Jim Knowles starts at Penn State
-Penn State hosts Junior Days
-Latest on PSU Recruiting
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Hardcore PSU is an underground, grass-roots, Penn State Football podcast dedicated to providing its listeners with useful stats, intriguing stories, credible news, and unique interviews. The show is co-hosted by Cory Lestochi and Shawn Kane. Hardcore PSU is presented by The Mercury Podcast Network.
Cory & Shawn react to Penn State's hiring of former OSU defensive coordinator, Jim Knowles
Other topics:
-What does this mean from a program alignment perspective?
-What to expect from DC Jim Knowles
-What about the rest of the staff?
-What to watch out for from a scheme perspective
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Hardcore PSU is an underground, grass-roots, Penn State Football podcast dedicated to providing its listeners with useful stats, intriguing stories, credible news, and unique interviews. The show is co-hosted by Cory Lestochi and Shawn Kane.
Hardcore PSU: Ep. 177 | The Hardies III
Shawn & Cory reflect on Penn State's 2024 Football season with the Annual Hardies Award Show
Other topics:
-Returnees
-Latest Portal / NFL declarations
-DC Tom Allen leaves for Clemson
-Season / Bold Predictions Recap
-Individual Award Winners
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Hardcore PSU is an underground, grass-roots, Penn State Football podcast dedicated to providing its listeners with useful stats, intriguing stories, credible news, and unique interviews. The show is co-hosted by Cory Lestochi and Shawn Kane. Hardcore PSU is presented by The Mercury Podcast Network.
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