The Obligatory PSU Podcast

An interview with former starting quarterback Matt McGloin about his improbable football journey from walk-on to the NFL and leading the legendary "Iron Lions" of 2012.

Show Notes

Or, Not the #Moxie We Need, But the #Moxie We Deserve

Matt McGloin has had one of the most interesting personal journeys in Penn State (if not all of college football) history, arriving on campus without a single FBS scholarship offer, buried on the depth chart as a walk-on QB, and yet ascending to the starting role, setting school passing records his senior year, and then willing his way to an NFL career as an undrafted free agent. Along the way, he became a critical leader of Old State's most important and special team ever - the legendary "Iron Lions" of 2012. It was recently announced that Matt will return to Happy Valley this Fall as part of Penn State football's team coverage. Earlier this Summer, Matt joined Chris and Mike the Mailman at an event hosted by the Centre County Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association to talk about his life in football and the challenges - both on and off the field - of weathering the storms of scandal throughout the 2012 season.

HOSTED BY: Mike Herr, Chris Buchignani

GUEST: Matt McGloin

What is The Obligatory PSU Podcast?

The Obligatory PSU Podcast features wide-ranging discussions of Penn State sports, Nittany Lions football in particular, and all things Penn State and Happy Valley from the cast of The Obligatory PSU Pregame Show: Former Penn State and NFL defensive lineman Brandon Noble (’92-97), campus icon Mike “the Mailman” Herr, Mount Nittany Conservancy Board Secretary Kevin Horne, and seven-time Sam's Club Member Chris Buchignani. Along with a rotating cast of characters from around State College and across Nittany Nation, the guys focus on the stories, issues, and personalities surrounding the Blue and White fan experience.

The Obligatory PSU Podcast delivers fun and insightful commentary on the teams, University, and place that are beloved by many thousands of students, alumni, and fans. There’s no pretense of objectivity or “journalistic” distance here; these guys are here because they care, and their Penn State knowledge and love shine through in every installment. The goal is to touch on a broad variety of topics relating to the Nittany Lions in conversations that are frequently funny and occasionally profound, all while enjoying a few (or more) adult beverages. If you’ve got Penn State in your blood, you’ll enjoy sharing the journey with us.