Ep. 218 | What's Going On | Spring Practice Over | NFL Draft Wraps Up | Recruiting On Fire
Ep. 218 | What's Going On | Spring Practice Over | NFL Draft Wraps Up | Recruiting On Fire

Hardcore Penn State Football Podcast - Episode 149: Spring Ball Complete, Record 8 NFL Draft Picks, and the Recruiting Trail is BLAZING Welcome back to Hardcore Penn State Football, your ultimate destination for raw Nittany Lions analysis, insider recruiting scoops, and no-holds-barred debate! In this episode – dropping April 30, 2026 – hosts Cory Lestochi and Shawn Kane deliver the definitive spring wrap-up as Matt Campbell’s first full offseason comes to a close. We break down everything from the final practices and Blue-White Game takeaways, to Penn State tying a program record with 8 players selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, and the white-hot recruiting momentum that has the staff piling up commitments and offers left and right. If you’re a die-hard Lion, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for all spring! Spring ball is officially DONE after the Blue-White Game on April 25, and the energy in Happy Valley is electric! Cory and Shawn recap the biggest takeaways from 15 practices under head coach Matt Campbell: the intense running back competition, massive strides by the offensive line (thanks to all those Iowa State transfers), and a defense that looks night-and-day better under D’Anton Lynn. Cory breaks down what this spring means for the 2026 depth chart and which position groups still need a portal push before fall camp. Historic weekendt in the NFL Draft for the Nittany Lions! Penn State tied the program record with EIGHT players selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, including multiple Day 2 picks and a single first-rounder. Shawn walks through every selection while Cory talks about the emotional send-off for standouts like Nick Singleton (Senior Bowl injury) and the defensive stars who cashed in big. We also discuss how Campbell’s player-development focus and the NIL-to-NFL pipeline are paying dividends and what this record draft says about the program’s trajectory. The staff is absolutely on FIRE! With spring evaluations wrapped, Penn State has gone ballistic on the recruiting trail. Cory details the latest commitments and flips that have the 2027 class climbing back into the national top 15, while Shawn spotlights the 2027 surge — including multiple five-star targets who visited recently and immediately received big-time offers. We cover key position needs being attacked (OL, EDGE, DB), how Campbell’s “family-first” pitch is landing with recruits, and the continued impact of the Iowa State pipeline on high-school targets. Plus, early buzz on potential 2028 names and how the spring performance is helping close top prospects right now. If you’re pumped about the Campbell era, smash that LIKE button, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! Drop your biggest spring takeaway or favorite new recruit in the comments — we read every single one and may shout you out next time. Visit rhettcoblentz.com for your graphic design needs! #WeAre #PennStateFootball #nittanylions



Climbing The Brothers | Seattle's Most Iconic Olympic Mountain
Climbing The Brothers | Seattle's Most Iconic Olympic Mountain

We climb The Brothers — the iconic twin-peaked summit of Washington's Olympic Mountains, visible from Seattle across Puget ...



Day 13: Cycling the Pacific Coast Highway Flyover | Eureka to Garberville
Day 13: Cycling the Pacific Coast Highway Flyover | Eureka to Garberville

Northern California felt raw and untamed — endless forests, long climbs, and roads that disappeared into shadow. Day 13 of my ...



BREAKTHROUGH: MSU football recruiting gets HUGE JOLT with 4-star Ohimai Ozolua committing
BREAKTHROUGH: MSU football recruiting gets HUGE JOLT with 4-star Ohimai Ozolua committing

Michigan State Spartans land a game-changing commitment as four-star defensive lineman Ohimai Ozolua chooses East Lansing over Ohio State, Michigan, and other top programs. Is this the turning point for Pat Fitzgerald’s massive rebuild? Matt Sheehan breaks down Ozolua's rapid rise—from playing just one year of football to fielding offers from powerhouse schools—and explores what his addition means for the future of the Spartans’ defensive line. Recruiting momentum takes center stage with a look at other elite prospects, upcoming official visits, and the critical need for Michigan State to upgrade talent in the trenches. Matt Sheehan also unpacks the sobering reality of recent NFL Draft results, the program’s struggles with player retention, and why Fitzgerald’s staff must deliver on day-two caliber talent. Can Michigan State leverage this recruiting win to climb back into Big Ten contention? Tune in for expert analysis and all the latest recruiting buzz. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOSpartans?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege



HUGE: South Alabama wins series over Marshall | Can the Jaguars CLIMB to 2nd place in Sun Belt?
HUGE: South Alabama wins series over Marshall | Can the Jaguars CLIMB to 2nd place in Sun Belt?

Southern Miss Golden Eagles sweep Texas State, surging in the RPI rankings and reigniting their national hosting hopes.



STUNNING: Four Sun Belt Teams CRASH Top 40 RPI, Can Southern Miss and Coastal Carolina DOMINATE?
STUNNING: Four Sun Belt Teams CRASH Top 40 RPI, Can Southern Miss and Coastal Carolina DOMINATE?

Sun Belt baseball heats up as Southern Miss, Coastal Carolina, Texas State, and Arkansas State climb into the RPI top 40.



The Big West Rundown - April 15
The Big West Rundown - April 15

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙞𝙜 𝙒𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙍𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙤𝙬𝙣 with Chloë Clark is back with a packed week across the conference. Men’s volleyball headlines with national recognition as Skyler Varga and Tred Rosenthal earn AVCA Player of the Year semifinalist nods, while UC Irvine’s Andrei Okonovich collects National Player of the Week honors and UC San Diego stuns No. 2 Hawai‘i behind a season-high 15 blocks. Across the diamond, UC Santa Barbara baseball takes a series behind Nate Vargas’ power surge, while UC San Diego’s Steel Murdock strikes out a program-record 17. In softball, Cal State Fullerton’s Lena Garcia tosses a no-hitter, while Long Beach State makes a statement with a sweep over the Gauchos. Elsewhere, UC Santa Barbara men’s tennis pushes its win streak to eight, Long Beach State beach volleyball hits the 20-win mark, and the Beach men’s golf squad climbs to No. 28 nationally. And to close it out, Hawai‘i women’s water polo secures its third straight Big West title and gears up for an NCAA Championship rematch with No. 4 California. All that and more in this week’s 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙞𝙜 𝙒𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙍𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙤𝙬𝙣.




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