Episode Details

Penn State football is currently in the first week of training camp and will cap it off with media day on Saturday. To prepare you for what you will learn and what ot expect, reporter Greg Pickel joins host Thomas Frank Carr on the BWI DailY Edition to preview the event. The duo will go through the top five questions that Pickel wants to have answers for from head coach James Franklin, along with other news and notes we might learn on Saturday. 

They start with the top five questions that Pickel would ask James Franklin if he could have a one-on-one interview instead of a press conference. Pickel begins his line of questions with the safety battle beside returning starter Tig Brown. Several names are vying for the opportunity to play the field safety position in Penn State's defense but will it be Keaton Ellis, Zakee Wheatley, or Jaylen Reed? Next, T-Frank throws a fourth mystery name into the competition and asks for Pickel's thoughts. 

The next question on Pickel's mind centers around incoming transfer Chop Robinson at defensive end. Pickel's question sparks a conversation that T-Frank wants to have about the defensive end group. So he asks Pickel about not just Robinson but where he thinks that position will land during the 2022 season.

Question three (in ascending order) that Pickel would ask Franklin deals with Penn State's top camp battle. How is the competition shaping up between Tyler Elsdon and Kobe King? The center of the defense won't be stabilized until one of those players takes command of the position, so finding out which player is ahead after the first week is essential. 

The second question on Pickel's mind deals with the health of PJ Mustipher. The senior defensive tackle was present and participating during the opening portion of Penn State's practice on Monday, which is a good sign. But how much and what type of participation does Mustipher have during team periods? The senior defensive tackle's health will go a long way to determining the defensive line's success. 

Finally, the top question that Pickel would ask Franklin deals with the opposing units in football. Is the offense ahead of the defense or vice versa? While this is a common question for the media to ask during camp, Pickel has a specific reason he wants to know this time of year. 

They also discuss the offensive line situation and the training camp timeline. Finally, Pickel gives T-Frank an update on Penn State wrestling. 

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