Blue Bus: A Penn State Football Podcast

Michael Kresovich, Garrett Bastardi, Justin Beck
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Welcome aboard The Blue Bus, where Michael D. Kresovich, Justin Beck & Garrett Bastardi spend an irresponsible amount of time talking about Penn State football. Game previews, postgame breakdowns, recruiting, rankings, predictions, overreactions, under-reactions, and takes that will somehow be both completely correct and completely insane. BLUE BUS. PENN STATE FOOTBALL. GET ON OR GET OUT.

  1. 4d ago

    Once a Nittany Lion, Always a Nittany Lion | Andrew Nelson

    What does it take to go from being a Penn State football player to helping shape the future of the game?In this episode, I sit down with Andrew Nelson, former Penn State Nittany Lion football letterwinner and current Director of Performance Science for Penn State Football.We take a look back at Andrew's playing days in the Blue and White, his experiences as a Nittany Lion, and the lessons he carried with him beyond the football field.We also discuss his time at East Tennessee State University, where he continued developing his career in sports science, before making his way back home to Penn State in a new role.Today, Andrew brings a unique perspective to the program, combining his firsthand experience as a former player with the science, technology, and preparation that help today's athletes perform at their best.00:00 - Introduction & Welcome Andrew Nelson00:43 - Returning to State College & Teaching Role04:08 - Growing Up in Hershey & Recruiting Journey07:38 - Turning Heads at the Nike Combine10:01 - Playing Under Bill O'Brien13:06 - First Collegiate Snap in Dublin15:10 - Battling Penn State Legends in Practice20:10 - Learning From John Urschel22:20 - Transitioning to James Franklin & Culture Shift26:02 - The Resilient 2016 Big Ten Championship Run30:08 - Battling Through Injury at Kinnick Stadium32:53 - Favorite Memories Off the Field35:05 - Discovering Sports Science at East Tennessee State38:12 - PhD Research & Training Olympic Athletes42:47 - Returning to Penn State Football as a Sports Scientist45:51 - How Sports Science Has Evolved49:36 - Teaching the Next Generation of Practitioners51:26 - The Last Stop: Rapid-Fire Questions57:21 - Physique Changes & Training After Football01:00:42 - Message to Penn State Fans & Wrap-Up

  2. 5d ago

    Blue Bus: Penn State Vs. Washington Week 10 Preview

    The Nittany Lions earned their first conference win of the season last week over Purdue, 31-7, after the emergence of Cam Wallace and a stout defensive performance. On this episode we discussed how PSU found success, previewed Saturday's game against Washington and gave our thoughts on the initial CFP bracket.

  3. Oct 29

    Blue Bus: Penn State Vs. Purdue Week 9 Preview

    Welcome back to the Blue Bus! In this episode, we break down everything you need to know ahead of the Penn State vs. Purdue Week 9 clash.From key matchups on offense and defense to critical injury reports and score predictions, we cover all angles to get you ready for game day. What are your keys to victory, and what’s your final score prediction? Let us know in the comments below!🔔 Make sure to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Penn State football analysis, game previews, and recaps all season long!00:00 - Intro & Episode Overview04:30 - Penn State Team Update & Recent Form12:15 - Purdue Scouting Report & Key Matchups22:40 - Offensive Breakdown & Keys to Success33:10 - Defensive Game Plan & Purdue Threats44:15 - Final Score Predictions & Bold Takes52:00 - Outro & Fan Comments

  4. Oct 1

    Blue Bus: Penn State Vs. Northwestern Week 5 Preview

    Penn State blew a 17-point lead in Madison. Now what? On this episode of Blue Bus, we break down Penn State’s 24–20 loss to Wisconsin and try to figure out what actually went wrong — because “they blew a 17-point lead” only gets us so far. Rocco Becht threw for just 114 yards. Chase Sowell was the lone Nittany Lion to record a reception. The offense completely stalled after halftime, and Penn State once again left us with plenty of questions about what this team is supposed to be offensively. Then, we turn the page to Northwestern. How good are the Wildcats really? What has gone well for them this season? And what does Penn State need to do differently to avoid turning another Saturday into a fourth-quarter stress test? Plus: the biggest takeaways from Wisconsin, the numbers that caught our attention, and the larger questions surrounding Penn State as the season moves forward.

  5. Sep 24

    Blue Bus: Penn State Vs. Wisconsin Week 4 Preview

    Penn State heads into Week 4 with a 3–0 record.In Episode 5 of Blue Bus, Michael Kresovich, Garrett Bastardi, and Justin Beck break down the matchup from every angle — including what Penn State has shown through the first three games, where the Nittany Lions still have questions to answer, and what Wisconsin can do to make this game uncomfortable.

  6. Sep 17

    Blue Bus: Penn State Vs. Buffalo Week 3 Preview

    Penn State is off to a 2-0 start after downing Temple on the road in week 2. Rocco Becht has been phenomenal, the defense has been stout and playmakers are emerging. This week Penn State battle's Buffalo as the Nittany Lions conclude their out of conference schedule.

  7. Sep 10

    Blue Bus: Penn State Vs. Temple Week 2 Preview

    Penn State is 1-0 after defeating Marshall, 45-0 week 1. This week, the Nittany Lions travel to Philadelphia to face off against Temple. The Trio breaks down PSU's win over Marshal, previews the Temple matchup and is joined by Harrison to discuss all things Philadelphia.

  8. Sep 3

    Blue Bus: Penn State Vs. Marshall Week 1 Preview

    The Matt Campbell era officially gets under way Saturday Sept. 5 as Penn State hosts Marshall. Michael, Garrett and Justin give an overview of Marshall's roster, list expectations for Penn State's offense and defense in its opener, offer both game predictions and first Penn State touchdown predictions. Later in the show, the trio conducts a 'snake draft' as they select their favorite alumni. The show concludes with the inaugural 'Last Stop' segment where each host brings a topic around college football to discuss.00:00 - Introduction and Welcome06:51 - Marshall Roster Breakdown (Offense)13:09 - Marshall Roster Breakdown (Defense)14:34 - Penn State's Offense Expectations20:36 - Penn State's Defense and Linebackers23:04 - Reflections on Past Players and NFL Moves26:14 - Game Predictions 38:17 - First Touchdown Scorer Predictions43:34 - Favorite Marshall Alumni45:37 - Last Stop Segment: Heisman Trends54:01 - Last Stop Segment: Other Key Games 1:17:24 - Special Announcement: Live Show Details

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Welcome aboard The Blue Bus, where Michael D. Kresovich, Justin Beck & Garrett Bastardi spend an irresponsible amount of time talking about Penn State football. Game previews, postgame breakdowns, recruiting, rankings, predictions, overreactions, under-reactions, and takes that will somehow be both completely correct and completely insane. BLUE BUS. PENN STATE FOOTBALL. GET ON OR GET OUT.

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  • Creator
    Michael Kresovich, Garrett Bastardi, Justin Beck
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Michael Kresovich, Garrett Bastardi, Justin Beck
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    Blue Bus: A Penn State Football Podcast

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