May 2025
2025 Player Profile: Getting to know Barack Obama Academy/USO Wr Zion Hauser
May 22, 2025 | Billy Splain
Zion Hauser Wr Barack Obama Academy/USO Class Of 2026 Jersey #3 HT/WT 157lbs 5’8 1,051total yards 10 total touchdowns 1st team all conference WR Twitter @Zion0_Hauser Coach says: “Zion is hands down the best wide receiver in the city and he is on of the most dangerous slot receivers in Western Pennsylvania. Zion Hauser recently […]
2025 Player Profile: Getting to know Mifflinburg WR/LB Landen Murray
May 21, 2025 | Billy Splain
Landen Murray WR/LB ,Returner Mifflinburg area high school Class Of 2026 Jersey #31 HT/WT 6,2 /195 all state for returner and finished season #1 in the nation for return yards and return yard average. Teams return mvp and all around player. Led the team in receiving yards and touchdowns Other sports Track, Baseball team awards […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know South Allegheny WR/S Drew Cook
May 21, 2025 | Billy Splain
Drew Cook Wide receiver and Safety South Allegheny Class Of 2026 Jersey #2 HT/WT 6’0 165 Stats: 1490 receiving yards and 18 tds Other sports: Basketball Twitter @DrewCook357 OFFERS: Akron, Northern Arizona, Youngstown St Coach says: “Drew (6′ 170lbs) is 2 sport athlete who exploded on the scene last year at WR/DB. He led the […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know West Perry LB/LS Cayden Sturgeon-Jadro
May 21, 2025 | Billy Splain
Cayden Sturgeon-Jadro Edge/LB, Long snapper West Perry Class Of 2026 Jersey #51 HT/WT 6’0/210 2 forced fumbles, 6 1/2 TFLs, 3 Sacks, 82 Tackles -PA Football news all academic bronze team -Prep redzone top 5 under the radar edge defender in the 2026 class Prep redzone 3rd team all camp Twitter @CaydenSturgeon Coach says: “Cayden […]
2025 Player Profile: Getting to know Notre Dame Green Pond QB Matt Bodnar
May 17, 2025 | Billy Splain
Matt Bodnar QB Notre Dame Green Pond Class Of 2026 Jersey #7 HT/WT 6’1.5 200 Jr. Year Stats- 4,079 Passing Yards, 38 TOT , , ,70% CP , 372 YPG 1st Team All-State, 1st Team Colonial League QB Twitter @mattbodnar17 Offers: UPenn Coach says: “”Matt [Bodnar] is one of the most reliable and consistent players […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Schuylkill Valley DT Nickolas Moyer
May 15, 2025 | Billy Splain
Nickolas Moyer D-Tackle Schuylkill Valley Class Of 2026 Jersey #65 HT/WT 6’0, 300 2025 Regulars Season stats26 total tackles – 4 solo tackles and 16 assisted tackles, 3 TFL’s Other sports Lacrosse Lancaster Lebanon League first team defensive tackle and honorable mention all county d-tackle Twitter @moyer874319 Coach says: “Total Tackles: 26 total tackles – […]
2025 Player Profile: Getting to know Bucktail OG Evan Ransom
May 14, 2025 | Billy Splain
Evan Ransom Offensive guard Bucktail Class Of 2026 Jersey #60 HT/WT 5-11 240 Primary blocker for a 2x 1000 yard rusher District 9 first team All-Star team coaches award team captain as a Junior Twitter @EvanRansom1 Coach says: “He is entering his 4th year as a starter on the Offensive Line for Bucktail Area. As […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Annville Cleona ATH Jonathan Moran
May 12, 2025 | Billy Splain
Jonathan Moran WR/SLOT/RB/DB Annville Cleona Secondary school Class Of 2026 Jersey #14 HT/WT 180lbs 15 recs 448 rec yds 5tds; 15 car 182yds 1tds; 45 tackles 5 pass deflections Other sports: Track 1st team all league DB, 2nd team all league WR Twitter @jonathanmoran07 Coach says: “Jon is a 2 sport athlete that really came […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Notre Dame Green Pond lineman Austin Casal
May 10, 2025 | Billy Splain
Austin Casal Notre Dame (Green Pond) Class Of 2026 position: D-Line, O-Line, Linebacker, Long Snapper Jersey #56 HT/WT 6’0”. 227lbs Other sports Baseball Team MVP: Baseball & Football (Offense) Twitter @AustinCasal4 Coach says: “Austin Casal is the kind of player every coach wants in their program. He’s disciplined, explosive, and has a relentless motor on […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Butler Area WR/DB Preston Simko
May 7, 2025 | Billy Splain
Preston Simko WR and safety Butler Area Class Of 2026 Jersey #10 HT/WT6’0/170 In the 5 games played fully healthy IN 2025: 3 TDs .6 TD/G 424 yards 84.8 Y/G 32 catches 6.4 Rec/G Other sports : Indoor/outdoor track and lacrosse Twitter @PrestonSimko Coach says: “4.0 student. Preston had lots of success as a junior […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Phoenixville Area lineman Cameron English
May 6, 2025 | Billy Splain
Cameron English OL/DL Phoenixville Area Class Of 2026 Jersey 70 HT/WT 6’1” 273 lbs 1st team all PAC and all Region for Offensive Line Other sports Track and Field (Shotput) Track Team MVP 2nd at conference championship, 3rd in the district, and state championship qualifier as a sophomore Twitter @CamEnglish70 Coach says: Cameron has been […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Shamokin RB/LB Za’Kem Clinton
May 5, 2025 | Billy Splain
Za’kem Clinton RB,OLB Shamokin Class Of 2026 Jersey #21 HT/WT6-0, 230 12 tds,12 sacks,1000 yard rusher Other sports Track All state OLB Twitter @Zakem_clinton21 Let’s get to know Za’Kem Coach says: “Zakem is a force to be reckoned with! He is big, physical and strong and it was no surprise that he earned 1st Team […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Richland lineman Brodie Hollis
May 4, 2025 | Billy Splain
Brodie Hollis Richland Class Of 2026 positions: Nose tackle and Guard Jersey #55 HT/WT 6 foot 272 81 total tackles and 3 sacks 2024 season Other sports: Track and field 1st team all conference and 1st tribune democrat Twitter: @hollis_brodie4 Why do you play football? I love football and I love the intensity of the […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know J.P.McCaskey LB/TE Sam Ruggiero
May 3, 2025 | Billy Splain
Sam Ruggiero J.P McCaskey Class Of 2026 positions Middle Linebacker, Tight End Jersey #8 HT/WT 6’2 220 Twitter @SamRuggiero54 Coach says: “Sam is a two-year starter who’s done it all—tight end, H-back, tackle, linebacker, defensive end. He’s the kind of player every coach wants: tough, versatile, and, above all, coachable. You tell Sam what you need, […]
BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep 34 New Look Wide Receivers & LB Portal Talk Post BlueWhite Game
May 2, 2025 | Billy Splain
Spring Practice is in the books for the Nittany Lions as the Lions head into the summer after a windy day in the construction zone formerly known as Beaver Stadium. Mike Gross, Frank Bodani and Andrew Kalista try to break down why James Franklin and fans can’t seem to get along. How has this team […]
Blue-White Tailgate Pawcast Ep 33 Blue/White Game Expectations & Transfer Portal Happenings
April 18, 2025 | Billy Splain
The BlueWhite Game is a weekend away, are you excited? Maybe the most exciting element is for fans to see a Beaver Stadium under construction? On this edition of the BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast we talk about everything from the NFL Draft to Tennessee Football and there “Power T”. We take a brief glimpse into the […]
BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep 32 Talking RB’s with DJ Dozier and Pro Day thoughts
April 7, 2025 | Billy Splain
Penn State legendary DJ Dozier joins the BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast. Dozier, one of greatest athletes in Penn State history (NFL & MLB) recorded the game winning TD against Miami in the ’87 Fiesta Bowl. Dozier talks everything from what he sees in the current group of Penn State backs, what it takes to become a […]
Another @Go_Rout coaching job: Harry S. Truman
March 26, 2025 | Billy Splain
Truman has the following coaching positions available: Oline, WR and Dline. Interested candidates should email HC Frank McArdle at frank.mcardle@bristoltwpsd.org
Red Flash moving from NCAA Division I to Division III
March 25, 2025 | Billy Splain
Saint Francis University announced a decision by its Board of Trustees that directs the president and the leadership team to pursue a reclassification of its NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics program to Division III. The shift in athletics offerings for men’s and women’s athletic competition would occur concurrent with the 2026-2027 academic year and fall […]
BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Episode 30 Brian Tripp Talks Hockey & Lions Ready for Wrestling Finals
March 21, 2025 | Billy Splain
The gang is back together to talk everything from Penn State basketball, March Madness and expectations for the Blue-White game. Most importantly, the voice of Penn State hockey Brian “Tripper” Tripp joins the show. A great 20+ minutes with one of the premier voices in college athletics. Tripper breaks down the spark that saw Penn […]
Another @Go_Rout coaching job: Warren HS
February 28, 2025 | Billy Splain
Warren Area High School (Warren, PA) We are seeking Varsity assistants to join our program. Multiple paid and volunteer positions available. Interested applicants should email resume and letter of interest to HC, Cody Bupp at buppc@wcsdpa.org. • Varsity Defensive Coordinator • Varsity Assistant (JV Offensive Coach, RBs/LBs) • Varsity Assistant (Oline & Dline)
Another @Go_Rout coaching job: Belle Vernon
February 26, 2025 | Billy Splain
The Belle Vernon Area School District is seeking an experienced and dynamic High School Head Football Coach. Qualified candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to student-athlete development, academic excellence, and building upon our tradition of success both on and off the field. Interested individuals must submit their application by March 7 at 3:00pm. Please contact […]
BlueWhiteTailgate Pawcast Ep. 27 KGB Gang Talks Pat Kraft, B1G News, LB -U and Impact Freshmen
February 26, 2025 | Billy Splain
Finally a slow period on the schedule for Penn State but. still plenty to talk about. Mike, Frank and Andrew dive into the email bag to discuss tight end depth, impact freshman, and the linebacker unit. We also talk about Big Ten news and what we expect to hear from Pat Kraft next week when […]
Aaron Smetanka is the new Kiski School Head Football Coach
February 25, 2025 | Billy Splain
The Kiski School announce Aaron Smetanka as the new Head Coach of Kiski Football. A Western Pennsylvania native, Coach Smetanka attended North Catholic High School and Robert Morris University before matriculating at St. Vincent College, where he played as starting quarterback for two years. After St. Vincent’s, Smetanka played professional football in the Continental Indoor […]
