Blue & White Brew 8/17: A Legend Stops By

Today, we hear from Al Groh on the Let's Go State Podcast.

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August 17, 2023

🦁 The Official Daily Newsletter For Penn State Athletics

What else is steeping in today’s Brew?

🏈 Two-headed monster
⚽️ Let the games begin
🦁 And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔺 Two-Headed Monster. Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen proved last year as freshmen that they have what it takes to be dominant running backs in the Big Ten.

In a bit of bad news for everyone else in the conference, Singleton and Allen are continuing to improve as they head into Year Two.

🔺 It’s Here. Ladies and gentlemen, we made it.

The Big Ten favorite (for the 21st season in a row) Penn State women’s soccer team hosts No. 2 North Carolina this evening at 7 p.m., officially kicking off the fall sports season in Happy Valley!

🔺 Making Us Proud. Take two minutes out of your morning to watch this video about Penn State football alum Aaron Maybin and the work he’s doing in Baltimore.

It will be the most inspiring two minutes of your day.

🤔 BLUE & WHITE TRIVIA

First Rounder. After a 12-sack season in 2008 for Penn State, Aaron Maybin was drafted 11th overall in the 2009 NFL Draft by the…?

Think you’ve got it? Scroll down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

🦁 ONE BIG THING

🔺 A Legend Stops By. Longtime college and NFL coach Al Groh stopped by Penn State football practice last week to observe several days of meetings and practice.

He also took some time out to talk with Brian Tripp on the Let’s Go State Podcast about his observations at Penn State and to reflect on his outstanding career!

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📅 COMING SOON

Thursday, August 17

⚽ Women’s Soccer vs. North Carolina @ 8 p.m. (Home Opener)

Thursday, August 24

⚽ Men’s Soccer at Pittsburgh @ 7 p.m. (Season Opener)

Friday, August 25

🏑 Field Hockey at Virginia @ 6 p.m.

🏐 Women’s Volleyball vs. Florida @ 8 p.m.

Saturday, September 2

🏈 Football vs. West Virginia @ 7:30 p.m. on NBC | Tickets

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Buffalo Bills!

🦁 Have a great Thursday, y’all!