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



Paul George CATCHES FIRE in Game Six
Paul George CATCHES FIRE in Game Six

Paul George went off for 23 points on 5 three-pointers to help lead the Sixers to a game six victory over Boston! @palottery Follow ...



MANCHESTER UNITED VS BRENTFORD (2-1) - ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE #shorts #footballshorts #football
MANCHESTER UNITED VS BRENTFORD (2-1) - ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE #shorts #footballshorts #football

Manchester United secured a crucial victory in matchweek 34 of the Premier League against Brentford at Old Trafford. Playing at Old Trafford, Manchester United immediately took the initiative to attack. It paid off in the 11th minute when Casemiro managed to score from a corner-kick routine. The ball was directed toward Harry Maguire, who headed it toward the left side of Brentford’s goal, where Casemiro finished it with a header. In the 43rd minute, Manchester United doubled their lead through a counterattack. Bruno Fernandes provided a short pass to Benjamin Šeško, who immediately fired a shot that found the back of the net, scoring Manchester United’s second goal. Brentford only managed to reduce the deficit in the 88th minute through Mathias Jensen, with a shot from outside the penalty box that Sanne Lammens failed to stop. With this result, Manchester United sit in third place in the Premier League standings with 61 points from 34 matches. #shorts #shortsfeed #shortsviral #shortvideo #shortsyoutube #shortsvideo #shortvideos #footballshorts #football #soccer #premierleague #manchesterunited #brentford



VLADAR VISION for Flyers OT winner! 🎥
VLADAR VISION for Flyers OT winner! 🎥

Philadelphia Flyers goalie Dan Vladar was fired up after Cam York netted the series-clinching goal in overtime of Game 6 against ...



A 30-Point Show Of Force | Olympiacos - Monaco | EuroLeague Basketball PLAYOFFS
A 30-Point Show Of Force | Olympiacos - Monaco | EuroLeague Basketball PLAYOFFS

A 30-Point Show Of Force | Olympiacos - Monaco | EuroLeague Basketball PLAYOFFS Olympiacos extended its winning streak at home to 13 games by doubling its wins in the EuroLeague Playoffs against Monaco with a 94-64 thrashing of the Monegasque side in Game 2. The hosts started strong, with Thomas Walkup hitting back-to-back triples for an 8-2 lead. The game turned into a three-point contest, with both sides firing on all cylinders from deep as Sasha Vezenkov bagged 13 first-quarter points for a 28-23 lead after 10 minutes. Olympiacos’s second unit stepped up in the second quarter, with the Reds getting 26 points from the bench, as the hosts outscored Monaco 31-8 for a 59-31 advantage at halftime. A double technical foul just before the break saw Mike James get ejected, and Georgios Bartzokas’s side took its foot off the gas in the third quarter before sealing the outcome with a strong finish in the fourth. Nine Olympiacos players scored at least 5 points, as Vezenkov led all scorers with 21 and Evan Fournier added 16. Kevarrius Hayes paced Monaco with 11 points in a losing effort. Subscribe to the official EuroLeague YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@euroleague Euroleague Basketball website: https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/ Install the mobile app: https://eurolg.net/el-app Follow the EuroLeague on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/euroleague/ Follow the EuroLeague on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@euroleague Follow the EuroLeague on Twitter X: https://twitter.com/EuroLeague Like the EuroLeague on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEuroLeague Play EuroLeague Fantasy: https://euroleaguefantasy.euroleaguebasketball.net/ Discover all EuroLeague offers: https://linktr.ee/EuroleagueBasketball #EveryGameMatters #euroleague #basketball #euroleaguebasketball #asmonaco #olympiacos #olympiacosbc




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