BWI Live: Brad Maendler, QB coach for Drew Allar, talks about Allar's progress

The Blue-White Podcast: A Penn State Athletics Podcast

Penn State football is in offseason mode but that doesn't mean the team isn't preparing for the 2023 season. Today the BWI Live show tackles the team's summer work from several angles. First, Nate Bauer shares his insights into what head coach James Franklin thinks of the Big Ten competition model, the defensive line's progress this summer, and gives a basketball update.

Next, you'll hear from an expert about Penn State quarterback Drew Allar's progress from a guest that knows him well. Finally, we'll hear from you! Join the BWI Live show at 10 am to discuss what's on your mind about Penn State sports.

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James Franklin frank about Big Ten priorities

Bauer interviewed James Franklin last month and laid out what Franklin thinks on various topics in a series of articles. Today they discuss Franklin's comments about the Big Ten's decision to play nine conference games. Bauer will explain how Franklin sees the situation and what it means that the 10th-year coach is so vocal about his position on the topic.

Next, we shift our focus to the 2023 season. Quarterback coach Brad Maendler of QB Excelerate joins the show to discuss his work with Penn State quarterback Drew Allar. Maendler is also the private coach for 2024 quarterback commit Ethan Grunkemeyer. Catch the full interview where T-Frank and Maendler discuss both players Thursday at 7 pm on YouTube.

"His command of the offense is fantastic. The coaching staff, when I would talk to them they, would always note his ability to retain information was really high-level. When I watched the meetings, Sean Clifford set a high bar becuase it was like having a coach in the room. I get that vibe with Drew and Beau [Pribula] as well," Maendler said.

"Beau and Drew have a really strong grasp of the offense and what Coach Yurcich is trying to do."

Catch the interview during the BWI Live show to hear more about what Maendler thinks of Allar and what fans haven't seen of his talents yet.

BWI Mailbag

Finally, T-Frank and Bauer discuss your thoughts during the BWI Mailbag. Each week T-Frank solicits questions from the Blue White Illustrated Message board to see what fans of the show want to know. They'll also take your questions live on the show and answer them here.

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