We saw a lot of 11-on-11 at Penn State's practice on Monday. Got into who and what impressed me in here
What I saw at Penn State's Monday practice
Yeah, I think Brett Eskildsen can help
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A fresh set of practice notes are in subscriber inboxes. Yeah, Brett Eskildsen is gonna help. Here's what I saw inside Holuba Hall on Monday during a practice that nearly spanned 2 hours
What I saw at Penn State's Monday practice
Yeah, I think Brett Eskildsen can help
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The Nittany Dispatch will be LIVE tonight at 6:50 p.m. We saw another practice today so we'll discuss that. Come hangout with @jonsauber.bsky.social and I and bring your questions!
Penn State practice observations — including standouts at wide receiver
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Thunderstorms rolled through this afternoon so it was a steamy practice in Holuba Hall. Sitting down to dump some practice notes for Inside The Lions subscribers
Nick Sirianni was quoting the book at his first team meeting. It’s Matt Campbell’s favorite read & he gave the book to the entire team in January. James Peoples already read it at Ohio State and Siale Taupaki at UCLA. At Campbell's recommendation, I read Chop Wood Carry Water and wrote about it
Why Matt Campbell has every Penn State player reading the same book this summer
Are we starting a book club?
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We'll get another look at Penn State on the practice field later today. “I think we all can get caught up in the flash and the sizzle, but can you do it every day?” What we're learning about the 2026 Nittany Lions so far: insidethelions.substack.com/p/penn-state...
Penn State football media day takeaways: 'You got to go prove it'
A roundup of the most important and interesting developments from Friday
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Nick Sirianni was quoting the book at his first team meeting. It’s Matt Campbell’s favorite read & he gave the book to the entire team in January. James Peoples already read it at Ohio State and Siale Taupaki at UCLA. At Campbell's recommendation, I read Chop Wood Carry Water and wrote about it
Why Matt Campbell has every Penn State player reading the same book this summer
Are we starting a book club?
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“You’ve got biocides and acid and all kinds of stuff in a warehouse in Ventura beach next to the ocean and it’s you unlocking the door and there’s no one else in there" Ryan Clanton had a fascinating journey to becoming Penn State's O-line coach. He outlined all of it for me this summer
From dreaming in a garage to Happy Valley: Ryan Clanton is ready to build Penn State's O-line
'We always were going up the hard side of the mountain — and I’m built for that'
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Armstrong Nnodim was in Ikaika Malloe's office at 8 a.m. Friday to watch film. "He’s been in a world where I will overpower you just because I can," Malloe said. "He’s hungry to learn the techniques and the different styles."
Penn State football media day takeaways: 'You got to go prove it'
A roundup of the most important and interesting developments from Friday
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When James Peoples visited Penn State he met with the offensive staff to hear their vision. They hadn't hired a RB coach yet. Taylor Mouser's message? "You gotta be a guy who wants to come here and set the tone." All the media days thoughts in one spot right here!
Penn State football media day takeaways: 'You got to go prove it'
A roundup of the most important and interesting developments from Friday
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For those who are looking for a 1,900-word Penn State football notebook on a Friday night.... you are in luck! Learned a ton at the team's annual media day, most of it during 1-on-1 conversations with players and coaches
Penn State football media day takeaways: 'You got to go prove it'
A roundup of the most important and interesting developments from Friday
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QB Alex Manske is healthy and has looked sharp this preseason. Manske's parents went to Iowa State. "I grew up an Iowa State fan, really a Matt Campbell fan too because as long as I can remember he was the head coach."
"The fool says this is our offense and this is what we’re gonna due hell or high water," Matt Campbell says. He then gets into players, formations plays and how they gotta continue to adapt.
We'll hear from Matt Campbell at 10:45 a.m. as part of Penn State's media day. Until then, notes and observations from practice No. 1: insidethelions.substack.com/p/penn-state... What I saw Thursday at practice No. 2: insidethelions.substack.com/p/penn-state...
Penn State football practice observations
Lots to learn on Day 1
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New live episode of The Nittany Dispatch is coming shortly. @audreysnyder.bsky.social and I will be live around 6:50 with our notes and observations from the first two days of fall camp. Bring your questions to the live chat. www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVMB...
Penn State practice observations after two days of fall camp
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Another day, another set of Penn State practice observations in subscriber inboxes What we saw at practice No. 2.... including a wow moment from Brett Eskildsen, an extended look at Max Granville & lots more in here!
Penn State football practice observations
Here's what we saw at practice No. 2
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Penn State practice notes and observations are in subscriber inboxes. We're starting to learn some things... Notes: insidethelions.substack.com/p/penn-state...
Penn State football practice observations
Lots to learn on Day 1
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Penn State is going with a Stripe Out vs. Marshall on Sept. 5 (3:30 p.m., FS1). Also from the news release: Other game theme designations, including the Penn State White Out and Helmet Stripe game, will be announced as soon as television networks and kickoff times are determined
Penn State hits the practice field this afternoon. Here's a list of who and what I'll be keeping an eye on throughout the preseason Also a reminder.... you can join Inside the Lions where you'll have your first set of Penn State practice observations delivered to your inbox later today!
10 questions facing Penn State this preseason
Camp competitions, new faces, your guide to the 2026 season
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Got Penn State football on your mind? Hop in during the lunch hour and chat with @jonsauber.bsky.social and I on The Nittany Dispatch! Bring your Qs for the live chat! www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNdl...
Penn State fall camp preview: Top storylines heading into the 2026 season
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Penn State hits the practice field tomorrow! Consider this piece your one-stop-shop for all preseason storylines. Yes, I even got into... jersey patches. 10 questions for Penn State
10 questions facing Penn State this preseason
Camp competitions, new faces, your guide to the 2026 season
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Ryan Clanton took me through the presentation he shows O-line recruits. He stopped on a photo of a garage. "This is what my dad saw when he dropped me off at college. ... I don’t have a soft spot for people who get this opportunity and don’t use it." Meet Penn State's O-line coach
From dreaming in a garage to Happy Valley: Ryan Clanton is ready to build Penn State's O-line
'We always were going up the hard side of the mountain — and I’m built for that'
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Ryan Clanton lived in a garage while chasing his football dream at City College of San Francisco. At 24, the Oregon grad was in charge of a warehouse full of chemicals in Ventura beach. Meet Penn State's O-line coach. He might be the most fascinating man on staff
From dreaming in a garage to Happy Valley: Ryan Clanton is ready to build Penn State's O-line
'We always were going up the hard side of the mountain — and I’m built for that'
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Year 2 of Inside The Lions starts…NOW!
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ICYMI: Matt Campbell met with the Penn State beat ahead of his media day obligations. We got into injury recovery timelines, camp competitions, Alex Manske's return and a ton of other topics I dove into in here. It's a great starting point with practice beginning on Wednesday
Everything Matt Campbell said away from the podium at media days
Injury updates, positions of strength, ‘monumental wins’
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As NIL and the transfer portal reshaped college football, Matt Campbell thought about what he could do to galvanize and build a team. A few years ago, he started a player and coaches only retreat. Last weekend, Penn State went off the grid & did the same: insidethelions.substack.com/p/why-matt-c...
Why Matt Campbell still believes in a team retreat
'Right before the season we needed something like this'
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Hop in and catch a special episode of The Nittany Dispatch from Big Ten media days where we were joined by Matt Campbell, Rocco Becht, Tony Rojas and Anthony Donkoh youtu.be/rz9AfIn4c0M?...
Penn State at Big Ten Media Day with Matt Campbell, Rocco Becht, Tony Rojas and Anthony Donkoh
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New guest-filled Nittany Dispatch premiering at noon. @audreysnyder.bsky.social and I had Matt Campbell, Rocco Becht, Tony Rojas and Anthony Donkoh on the pod from Big Ten Media Days. Watch her try and stop me from derailing every conversation we had in Chicago. youtu.be/rz9AfIn4c0M?...
Penn State at Big Ten Media Day with Matt Campbell, Rocco Becht, Tony Rojas and Anthony Donkoh
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Matt Campbell sat down with the Penn State beat on Tuesday. Away from the cameras and podiums we covered a lot of ground ahead of fall camp The most notable stuff (that you probably didn't hear) from media days
Everything Matt Campbell said away from the podium at media days
Injury updates, positions of strength, ‘monumental wins’
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The people have spoken. Their Penn State football media favorites are... Outlet: Lions247 Podcast: The Nittany Dispatch with @jonsauber.bsky.social and @audreysnyder.bsky.social Beat Writer: @audreysnyder.bsky.social buff.ly/yevNBC6
2026 Penn State Football Media Survey Results Revealed
One streak is over and another begins.
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