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BWI Live: Previewing Penn State at the Big Ten Media Days

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Last year, head coach James Franklin said that he wanted his offensive line to prove they had gotten better during the offseason. The group then helped produce the first freshman 1,000 yard rusher since Saquon Barkley in Nick Singleton. Which group will garner the most attention this year? (Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports)

Penn State Football heads to Big Ten Media Days on Wednesday and Thursday so we’re here to preview the event. Host Thomas Frank Carr and reporter Greg Pickel break down what you need to know about the two-day event in Indianapolis that signals the beginning of the 2023 season. 

Pickel, Blue White Illustrated’s reporter on the scene, is heading to Indy later this week to cover the event. He’ll give fans what he’s interested in hearing, who he plans to speak with, and what other storylines he’ll follow this week. 

If you haven’t yet, subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube so you don’t miss any of Pickel’s video content from this week. 

Penn Staters at Big Ten Media Day

Pickel will give fans the rundown on topics he’s interested in hearing from head coach James Franklin about on Wednesday. He and T-Frank will preview those conversations, which include spring injury updates, season expectations, NIL and more. Check out the show for the full conversation. 

What do you want Pickel to ask Franklin if he has the chance? Join the show live at 10 am and give your thoughts! 

It’s also a big year for new athletic director Pat Kraft and the administration. Kraft is heading into his second season as Penn State’s AD and his second go-around at Media Days. Will he give an update on key infrastructure plans? Pickel will discuss what important issues Kraft will cover with the assembled media. 

Not just Penn State’s administration but the Big Ten also has a new leader. New Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti will kick things off on Wednesday morning as the new leader of the conference. T-Frank has some questions about the future of the conference that he and Pickel will discuss. 

Players heading to Indianapolis 

Three Penn State players will also represent the team in Indianapolis this week. Olu Fashanu, Keaton Ellis, and Adisa Isaac will attend the event with Franklin and meet with the media. What sort of expectations should this set for the group? Pickel and T-Frank will explain what they hope to learn about the team from the players headed out west. 

Join the show live at 10 am on YouTube to be part of the conversation! 

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