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The BLS PodcastNittany Lion Sports Report - Christian Veilleux an Unexpected Star, Land Grant Trophy up for GrabsIn this week's Nittany Lion Sports Report, with Bob Long and Tyler Gehlhaus, we discuss the emergence of true freshman (and forgotten man) Christian Veilleux at the quarterback position. We discuss what this means for next week, next year, and beyond for the Penn State football program and specifically the quarterback room. We discuss the anticipated College Football Playoff rankings, scenarios for teams such as Cincinnati, Notre Dame, and several Big XII contenders. We preview the Battle for the Land Grant Trophy between Penn State and Michigan State, tease the expected James Franklin extension, and discuss star running back recruit...
2021-11-2348 minThe BLS PodcastNittany Lion Sports Report - Penn State Loses Late to Michigan, Questions around Program's FutureIn this week's Nittany Lion Sports Report, with Bob Long and Tyler Gehlhaus, we break down Penn State's loss to Michigan, including what went wrong, the opportunities left on the table, and what's left for the rest of the season. The meat of this episode revolves around a conversation of, directionally, where Penn State is going, and whether the last five games are just that...five games in a larger picture, or an indicator of the future, the ceiling, etc of Penn State football.
2021-11-1743 minThe BLS PodcastTemp Nittany Lion Sports Report - Penn State Back on Track vs. Maryland, and Recruiting Talk!Temp Nittany Lion Sports Report - Penn State Back on Track vs. Maryland, and Recruiting Talk! by Bob Long Sports
2021-11-1040 minThe BLS PodcastNittany Lion Sports Report - Penn State with an Inexplicable Loss to Illinois, Ohio State LoomsIn this week's Nittany Lion Sports Report, with Bob Long and Tyler Gehlhaus, we break down the inexplicable loss to Illinois this past weekend. Discussing the limitations of Sean Clifford, the indictment of the rest of the quarterback room, the rumors swirling around James Franklin and how he's addressed that in the media, the development of Mike Yurcich, the future of the quarterback room next year and beyond, and then we previewed the Penn State vs. Ohio State game. A lot to get to in this show, tune in!
2021-10-2844 minThe BLS PodcastNittany Lion Sports Report - Off the Bye Week, Penn State has QB Questions and BeyondIn this week's Nittany Lion Sports Report, with Bob Long and Tyler Gehlhaus, we discuss the disappointing aspects of Penn State's loss to Iowa, including the injury to Sean Clifford, the struggles of Taquan Roberson, the gall of Kirk Ferentz of fanning the flames on the supposed "faking of injuries," and what the loss means for the season. We discuss the quarterback situation in depth, No's 1 through 3 for Penn State, and preview how Penn State will stack up against Ohio State in two weeks. Our guest picker this week is Tanner Fitzgerald, part of the ownership group of Froggy's Irish...
2021-10-2154 minThe BLS PodcastNittany Lion Sports Report - PSU Shuts out IU, faces Iowa with College Football Playoff ImplicationsIn this week's Nittany Lion Sports Report, with Bob Long and Tyler Gehlhaus, we discuss Penn State's 24-0 shutout of Indiana, break down the rapid and significant improvement of Sean Clifford, and debate the issue in short-yardage rushing situations. We preview Iowa with Steve Batterson of the Quad City Times to prep for the Top 5 Matchup in Iowa City this weekend, and Steve is our guest picker for the week. Check out the show here!
2021-10-0559 minThe BLS PodcastNittany Lion Sports Report - Whiteout Week! Auburn comes to Beaver StadiumIn this week's Nittany Lion Sports Report, with Bob Long and Tyler Gehlhaus, we break down Penn State's win over Ball State, positional alignments, and preview the game against Auburn for the Whiteout. We also briefly address the James Franklin-USC rumors. Rob Stott of Bob Long Sports' high school football broadcast team joins as guest picker, and breaks down Abdul Carter and Keon Wylie, who squared off against one another when La Salle hosted Imhotep. Tune in!
2021-09-1659 minThe BLS PodcastVillanova Basketball Report - Cats In The Sweet 16, Baylor AwaitsIn this week's Villanova Basketball Report, with Bob Long, Kevin Long, Tom Trainer, and K-Mac, we discuss Villanova's rise from the ashes to the Sweet 16. What's going right, why, and what Villanova can expect from Baylor on Saturday (Start-28:30). Next, Kevin Long walk through this week's "Cat in the Wild," highlighting one former Wildcat's career success (28:30-32:40). K-Mac then blesses us with Baylor basketball trivia (32:40-38:50), and we end the show with our "Shootaround" shout out segment (32:40-Finish).
2021-03-2448 minThe BLS PodcastVillanova Basketball Report - BIG EAST Regular Season Crown On The Line, Greg McDermott In TroubleIn this week's Villanova Basketball Report, with Bob Long, Kevin Long, Tom Trainer, and K-Mac, we discuss Villanova's deflating loss against Butler, the anticipation and implications of Wednesday's tilt against Creighton, and Greg McDermott's misguided comments post-game from Saturday vs. Xavier (Start-50:09). K-Mac then asked four BIG EAST trivia questions that will be sure to challenge your knowledge (50:09-57:15). Kevin Long then highlighted this week's "Cat in the Wild," Donte DiVincenzo (57:15-1:03:06), and then we closed the show with our "Shootaround" Shout Out segment (1:03:06-Finish).
2021-03-031h 09The BLS PodcastVillanova Basketball Report - Nova Gets Revenge On St. John's, Pathway To A BIG EAST TitleIn this week's Villanova Basketball Report, with Bob Long, Kevin Long, Tom Trainer, and K-Mac, we discuss Villanova's bounce back week, with wins over St. John's and UCONN. The question of the week relates to the bench: Is the bench expanding, contracting, or shifting, and who truly is a reliable option off the pine? We also check in on Josh Hart's NBA success, answer some awesome college basketball history questions courtesy of K-Mac, and dish out some shout outs on the "Shootaround" segment.
2021-02-2659 minThe BLS PodcastVillanova Basketball Report - Setback Against Creighton, Re-Evaluating Villanova Heading into MarchIn this week's Villanova Basketball Report, with Bob Long, Kevin Long, and Tom Trainer, we discuss Villanova's blowout loss to Creighton. We ask the questions "Is this Villanova team of 2-seed quality, how far can this team go in the NCAA Tournament, and can Villanova win without Collin Gillespie and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl playing at a top level?" (Start-36:10). Kevin Long then produced the "Cat in the Wild" segment, highlighting Saddiq Bey's recent success in the SBA (36:10-43:24). Finally, our "Shootaround" segment shouts out three big happenings in the sports world (43:24-Finish).
2021-02-1750 minThe BLS PodcastVillanova Basketball Report - State of the BIG EAST, Remembering John ChaneyIn this week's Villanova Basketball Report, with Bob Long, Kevin Long, and Tom Trainer, we discuss Villanova's loss to St. John's, take a status update on on the BIG EAST Conference, remember the life of John Chaney, and ask "Where are the Blue Bloods?"
2021-02-1045 minThe BLS PodcastVillanova Basketball Report - Nova Wins 2 Straight Off COVID Pause, Future Of Broadcast Media RightsIn this week's Villanova Basketball Report, with Bob Long, Kevin Long, and Tom Trainer, we discuss Villanova's return to basketball post-COVID pause with wins over Seton Hall and Providence, and upcoming games against UCONN and Providence (Start-20:47). Next, Bob goes to the whiteboard for V's and O's, to breakdown how Villanova's guards adjusted to Providence's defense running shooters off the 3-point line(20:47-25:52). Kevin then highlights this week's "Cat in the Wild," and Tom has a trivia question for us (25:52-35:18). In the "Shootaround," we discuss the changing landscape of broadcast and digital media rights, and where the future is...
2021-01-2746 minThe BLS PodcastVillanova Basketball Report - Back On Pause, 2021 NCAA Tournament Details, Basketball's Best VenuesIn this week's Villanova Basketball Report, with Bob Long, Kevin Long, Tom Trainer, and K-Mac, we discuss Villanova's basketball program heading to a second Pause, with postponement of the next three games (Start-8:34). Next, the news of the NCAA Tournament being played in Indiana and in a bubble is discussed - we analyze the tournament optics and implications (8:34-19:35). What are the best college basketball venues in the country? We walk through some of the classics (19:35-34:19). Then, Bob Long on the "V's and O's" segment breaks down how Villanova's offense works counter-intuitively between its guards and bigs (34:19-40:00). Next...
2021-01-0557 minThe BLS PodcastVillanova Basketball Report - Two Strong Victories, A Walk Through Nova History, Marquette RivalryIn this week's Villanova Basketball Report, with Bob Long, Kevin Long, and Tom Trainer, we discuss victories over Butler and St. Joseph's this week, while previewing the matchup against Marquette on Wednesday evening (Start-22:13). Kevin Long then introduces this week's "Cat in the Wild," a former Nova player who is excelling in basketball post-college (22:13-28:16). Next up is Trivia, as K-Mac dishes out some tough questions on Villanova and Marquette basketball history (28:16-35:56). Finally, time for Shootaround, as each host toasts to what caught his eye this week around college basketball (35:56-Finish).
2020-12-2240 minThe BLS PodcastWinston Eubanks Interview - Penn State Football Grad Transfer CommitIn this special edition of the Nittany Lion Sports Report, Bob Long interviews Penn State Graduate Transfer Commit Winston Eubanks. We explore his unique football story, what his role may be with the team next year, and his journey from La Salle College High School to Shippensburg and now Penn State.
2020-12-1622 minThe BLS PodcastVillanova Basketball Report - A Comeback Against Georgetown, Untested Butler And Virginia AwaitIn this week's Villanova Basketball Report, Bob Long, Kevin Long, Tom Trainer, and K-Mac discuss Villanova's up-and-down performance against Georgetown, breaking down both the bad first half and the turnaround in the second half. We also preview this week's games against Butler and Virginia. Finally, we debut our "Shootaround" segment, with a shout out to a big mover or shaker in college basketball.
2020-12-1534 minThe BLS PodcastVillanova Basketball Report - Big Win For Nova At Texas, BIG EAST Play Starts Vs. GeorgetownIn this week's Villanova Basketball Report, the roundtable of Bob Long, Kevin Long, Tom Trainer, and K-Mac break down Villanova's big win at Texas. We discuss the emergence of Cole Swider in a key situation, the development of the guard position, and preview the Georgetown game on Friday night.
2020-12-1046 minThe BLS PodcastVillanova Basketball Report - Bubbleville "Check Out Anytime You Like, But You Can Never Leave"In this week's Villanova Basketball Report, Bob Long, Kevin Long, and Tom Trainer breakdown the first four games of the season for Villanova basketball from "Bubbleville." We discuss the experience of the backcourt, the emergence of Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, what went wrong at the end of the Virginia Tech game, and how much Villanova can realistically expect from its bench this year. Tune in!
2020-12-0252 minThe BLS PodcastEMERGENCY POD - Big Ten Football Is Back! (Nittany Lion Sports Report)In this Emergency Podcast of the Nittany Lion Sports Report, Bob Long and Tyler Gehlhaus break down the return of Big Ten Football! We analyze the Penn State football team this year, the strengths and weaknesses of the roster, and discuss the Big Ten Conference at large. Tune in and get ready for some football!
2020-09-1748 minThe BLS PodcastPick and Roll: Most Hated Sports Teams BracketPick and Roll: Most Hated Sports Teams Bracket by Bob Long Sports
2020-04-112h 03The BLS PodcastVillanova Basketball Report - Three Horse Race For The BIG EAST TitleIn this week's Villanova Basketball Report, with Bob Long and Kevin Long, we discuss the three-horse race for the BIG EAST regular season title among Seton Hall, Villanova, and Creighton, and the big games that will determine the champion in the next two weeks. We break down the win against Xavier, and how Villanova has been able to close out games in which it has struggled offensively. Bob Long then goes to the whiteboard to break down the role of Jermaine Samuels offensively, and how "where he catches the ball" and "how many times he dribbles" are directly predictive of...
2020-02-261h 00The BLS PodcastVillanova Basketball Report - Villanova Wins the Big Five, Hits the Road for Two BIG EAST GamesIn this week's Villanova Basketball Report, with Bob Long, Kevin Long, and Tom Trainer, we discuss Villanova's resurgence after the three-game losing streak, and break down the break-out of Collin Gillespie at the point guard position for Villanova. We address the rumor of Jay Wright and the New York Knicks, and discuss what a succession plan down the road could look like (no, we don't think Jay is leaving now). Bob then goes to the whiteboard for the V's and O's segment to break down the free-flowing, four-out / one-in offense of Villanova, with a specific example from the Villanova vs...
2020-02-1952 minThe BLS PodcastVillanova Basketball Report - Nova's Slow Starts Finally Take A Toll, Butler And Seton Hall AwaitIn this week's Villanova Basketball Report, with Bob Long and Kevin Long, we discuss Villanova's loss to Creighton, as well as some of the keys to Villanova rebounding in this week's matchups against Butler and Seton Hall. We discuss Collin Gillespie and his standing in Villanova basketball history, and debate Villanova's standing nationally in 2019-2020. Bob then goes to the whiteboard for the V's and O's segment, and breaks down Cole Swider's defensive struggles with three key points. We closed the show with a "Cats in the Wild" segment, highlighting the success of Eric Paschall in the NBA.
2020-02-0558 minThe BLS PodcastVillanova Basketball Report - Interview with Villanova Basketball Radio's Ryan Lennox, Kobe TributeIn this week's Villanova Basketball Report, Bob Long welcomes Villanova Basketball Radio Studio Producer Ryan Lennox to the show. He discussed the two-win week for Villanova Basketball, but also some of the struggles that the team has encountered in the midst of those wins. He also gives his thoughts on Kobe Bryant's death. We then play a clip from an interview with City of Basketball Love's Josh Verlin on Sunday, less than an hour after the news of Kobe Bryant's death was recorded. Tune in for what was a great show.
2020-01-2838 minThe BLS PodcastVillanova Basketball Report - Nova Into Top 10, Butler Out Prior to Big Tuesday MatchupIn this week's Villanova Basketball Report, with Bob Long and Kevin Long, we discuss Villanova's two-win week against DePaul and UCONN, both of which were too close for comfort. We debate the ceiling of this team, and break down the matchups against Butler and Providence this week. Bob then goes to the whiteboard to break down Villanova's offense in the latter stages of shot clocks, and Kevin then reports on a former Wildcat who is making great strides in the NBA.
2020-01-2159 minThe BLS PodcastVillanova Basketball Report - Nova up to #14, Last Non-Con vs. UCONNIn this week's Villanova Basketball Report, with Bob Long and Tom Trainer, we ask some key questions of Villanova. We ask questions such as "Is Villanova a Good Three-Point Shooting team or not?", "Can the seven-man rotation work long-term for Nova?", and "What is the ceiling for this team?". Bob then goes to the whiteboard to break down the role of Jermaine Samuels, highlight his strengths and why he is successful, but also depict the areas in which he struggles and holds the offense back. We closed the show with a discussion about the upcoming matchup vs. UCONN, as well...
2020-01-141h 04The BLS PodcastInterview with Josh Verlin of City of Basketball LoveBob Long interviewed Josh Verlin of City of Basketball Love during halftime of the Swarthmore vs. Arcadia men's basketball game, broadcast on the Garnet Sports Network. Josh discussed his coverage of amateur basketball throughout the Delaware Valley, from high school to the Big Five and everything in between. He also specifically discusses Swarthmore as the # 1 team in the country at the D3 level (and in the COBL D3 Top 10 poll) and much more!
2019-12-0211 minThe BLS PodcastNittany Lion Sports Report - Penn State Out of College Football Playoff with Loss to Ohio StateIn this week's Nittany Lion Sports Report, with Bob Long and Tyler Gehlhaus, we discuss Penn State's loss to Ohio State in the Horseshoe on Saturday, what went wrong, but also how Penn State turned the game around to make it close. We also discuss the fanbase's thoughts towards James Franklin, and grade the job that he has done at Penn State overall (Start-39:26). We then concluded our Guest Picker Segment for the year, in a pick-off between Rob Kelly and Maura Long, both of whom went 6-0 in their weekly picks earlier this year. Bob and Tyler also make...
2019-11-2759 minThe BLS PodcastNittany Lion Sports Report - Penn State vs. Ohio State In The Biggest BIG NOON Of Them AllIn this week's Nittany Lion Sports Report, with Bob Long and Tyler Gehlhaus, we briefly break down Penn State's win against Indiana before turning our attention to Penn State vs. Ohio State this coming weekend. We interview David Kinder, who covers the Buckeyes for WHIZ in Zanesville, OH, as well as for WKYC in Cleveland, OH. Next, we bring on Jordan Feld, former Associate Board Chair for City Year Philadelphia, to discuss the mission of the non-profit organization, as well as to make his guest picks.
2019-11-201h 08The BLS PodcastNittany Lion Sports Report - Minnesota Sinks Penn State, Only One Path To College Football PlayoffIn this week's Nittany Lion Sports Report, with Bob Long and Tyler Gehlhaus, we discuss Penn State's loss to Minnesota, breaking down some of the key miscues in the red zone and from a playcall and execution standpoint (Start-40:55). We then went to the whiteboard to break down the differences between the X receiver position, Z receiver position, and the Slot receiver (41:25-49:27). We then welcomed our guest picker, Ryan Ansel, to the studio to discuss the # 1 ranked men's basketball team in Division III, the Swarthmore Garnet, for whom he is an assistant coach. We also discussed his personal basketball...
2019-11-141h 19The BLS PodcastNittany Lion Sports Report - Undefeated Penn State Ranked 4 In The College Football Playoff RankingsIn this week's Nittany Lion Sports Report, with Bob Long and Tyler Gehlhaus, we break down this week's matchup of undefeated teams, Penn State at Minnesota. We break down the initial college football playoff rankings, and discuss some potential playoff scenarios for all the contenders. Then, in our Blitz segment this week, Bob goes to the whiteboard to diagram how Penn State's defensive line can and will be shaken up to account for the suspension of Antonio Shelton. Finally, we welcome Tony Kresz, head coach of the Sacred Heart/Saint Bernadette's Saints youth football team, to discuss the state of...
2019-11-071h 05The BLS PodcastBob Long Speech at La Salle College High School Alumni Mentor Event (October 16, 2019)Bob Long was asked to be the keynote speaker at the La Salle College High School Alumni Mentor Program Reception on October 16, 2019. He speech centered around pursuing your passion, and avoiding potential roadblocks that inhibit the pursuit of that passion.
2019-10-2418 minThe BLS PodcastThe Cup 2020 - Dates Reveal With Roughs Captain Bob Long And Bush League Open Captain Rob KellyThe captains of Roughs Golf Club and Bush League Open Championship get together to reveal the dates for The Cup 2020, and to reminisce on the history of the respective organizations, and of The Cup itself. Tune in!
2019-10-2410 minThe BLS PodcastNittany Lion Sports Report - Penn State Defeats Michigan At Whiteout, College Gameday A Huge SuccessIn this week's Nittany Lion Sports Report, with Bob Long and Tyler Gehlhaus, we break down a huge win over Michigan in the annual Whiteout game at Beaver Stadium. We also discuss some of the shortcomings of the playcalling in that game, how Michigan was able to crawl back into a game that was 21-0 Penn State. In the Blitz segment, Bob goes to the whiteboard to break down the final offensive play that sealed the game for Penn State, the motion fake-jet sweep to KJ Hamler and why it was a great call and execution. We then make our...
2019-10-231h 21The BLS PodcastNittany Lion Sports Report - Penn State Defeats Iowa, College Gameday And Michigan Come To PSUIn this week's Nittany Lion Sports Report, with Bob Long and Tyler Gehlhaus, we discuss Penn State's emotional and gutty win over Iowa on the road at Kinnick Stadium, including the play of Sean Clifford, the Noah Cain show, the defensive effort, and yes, the officiating (Start-18:30). We also preview the Michigan game and College Gameday in Happy Valley this weekend (18:30-31:50), and then Bob goes to the whiteboard to break down the Michigan rushing attack against Penn State's run defense, a strength-vs-strength matchup (32:20-37:15). We then welcome Christian Iannarone, who works with the Philadelphia Eagles and Lincoln Financial Field...
2019-10-161h 00The BLS PodcastSteve Batterson (Quad City Times) Interview - Previewing The Iowa Hawkeyes Vs. Penn State In 2019Bob Long and Tyler Gehlhaus interview Steve Batterson, who covers the Iowa Hawkeyes for the Quad City Times. Check out the interview as Penn State prepares to take on Iowa this weekend.
2019-10-1019 minThe BLS PodcastNittany Lion Sports Report - Penn State Whips Purdue, But Now the October Tests Begin with IowaIn this week's Nittany Lion Sports Report, with Bob Long and Tyler Gehlhaus, we begin the show with a discussion on a nasty letter sent from a Penn State fan to safety Jonathan Sutherland, and how the Penn State community has rallied around Sutherland and the rest of the team as a result. We also then interview Steve Batterson, who covers the Hawkeyes for the Quad City Times (Start-26:15). We then previewed the Hawkeyes and discussed the keys for Penn State to win its first key road test of the year (26:15-36:40). After the break, Bob goes to the whiteboard...
2019-10-101h 04The BLS PodcastLa Salle Football Historian Bill Wasylenko Interviews Bob Long About The Genesis Of Bob Long SportsBill Wasylenko, the La Salle Football Historian, hosted the halftime show during La Salle vs. Father Judge on Homecoming Weekend. He interviewed Bob Long of Bob Long Sports, to help tell the story of how BLS came to be, and what Bob is doing outside of broadcasting La Salle sports.
2019-10-0608 minThe BLS PodcastMarc Farzetta and Jamie Lynch Announce Roles as Color Analysts on BLS for La Salle v Archbishop Wood97.5 The Fanatic hosts Marc Farzetta and Jamie Lynch announce that they will join Bob Long Sports on a special evening for high school football. Marc and Jamie will be color commentators for La Salle College High School vs. Archbishop Wood football on October 18, 2019! This clip first aired on The Farzetta & Tra Show on 97.5 The Fanatic WPEN on October 4, 2019.
2019-10-0501 minThe BLS PodcastNittany Lion Sports Report - Penn State Crushes Maryland, Prepares For Purdue Sans Rondale MooreIn this week's Nittany Lion Sports Report, with Bob Long and Tyler Gehlhaus, we discuss Penn State's dominating win over Maryland, and preview the upcoming game against an injury-depleted Purdue team (Start-19:20). Bob then goes to the whiteboard for the weekly Blitz segment, breaking down Sean Clifford's improvements in footwork and progressions (19:35-26:05). We then welcome Bruce Badgley of Small Player/Big Play app, and of Berks County broadcasting, to be our guest picker and to describe his experiences in Central PA broadcasting football and covering future Penn State football players (26:21-Finish).
2019-10-021h 07The BLS PodcastNittany Lion Sports Report: Penn State 3-0 Heading Into Big Ten Play, Maryland's Super BowlIn this week's Nittany Lion Sports Report, with Bob Long and Tyler Gehlhaus, we discuss Penn State's position-by-position outlook as it heads out of the bye week and into Big Ten play. We also look back on the Pitt game and preview Maryland and the dynamic duo in the backfield for the Terps (Start-32:14). Bob then goes to the whiteboard to break down Sean Clifford's struggles and why poor footwork has led to an elimination of half the football field from a progression standpoint (32:24-38:42). We then bring our guest picker, Rob Stott, on the tell his story of his...
2019-09-251h 09The BLS PodcastNittany Lion Sports Report - Last Pitt - Penn State Week For A Long TimeIn this week's Nittany Lion Sports Report, with Bob Long and Tyler Gehlhaus, we discuss Penn State's 45-13 win over Buffalo, breaking down the struggles of the defense in the first half and going position-by-position to re-examine where we are from a depth chart and potential standpoint with some of the young stars of the team. We also have a discussion on the Pitt Panthers (Start-30:20). Bob then went to the whiteboard for the "Blitz" segment, breaking down Maurice Ffrench and how he could provide issues for the Penn State defensive secondary (31:00-35:35). We then welcomed our guest picker, Dan...
2019-09-1157 minThe BLS PodcastNittany Lion Sports Report - Mashed Idaho Potatoes, A Breakdown Of Penn's State Offensive LineIn this week's Nittany Lion Sports Report, with Bob Long and Tyler Gehlhaus, we discuss Penn State's 79-7 season-opening win over Idaho, breaking down position-by-position and evaluating the 2019 season going forward (Start-33:35). We then do the weekly whiteboard segment, breaking down the depth and the position battles across the offensive (33:45-39:50). Finally, we welcome Chris Pierangeli as our guest picker this week! Hear his story as a local high school soccer and track and field coach, and see if he can take down current leader Tyler Kern, who went 5-1 in week 1 (40:00-Finish).
2019-09-041h 12The BLS PodcastNittany Lion Sports Report - Penn State Depth Chart And Season Preview 2019In this week's Nittany Lion Sports Report, with Bob Long and Tyler Gehlhaus, we discuss the upcoming storylines and preview the season for Penn State (Start-11:55). Next, Bob goes to the whiteboard for the weekly "Blitz" segment, this week focusing on the Depth Chart (12:00-22:00). We then discuss the young contributors that could make an immediate impact in their true freshman year, as well as other redshirt freshmen/true sophomores creating depth for Penn State (22:10-32:05). We make our college football picks (32:10-39:35). We then bring on Tyler Kern of Bob Long Sports - he is a color commentator for...
2019-08-281h 01The BLS PodcastPick And Roll: NBA Season Recap and Playoff PreviewPick And Roll: NBA Season Recap and Playoff Preview by Bob Long Sports
2019-04-231h 31The BLS PodcastVillanova Basketball Report - Nova Finally Loses A BIG EAST Game, Jermaine Samuels Finally ShootsIn this week's Villanova Basketball Report, with Bob Long, Kevin Long, and Kevin McClernand, we discuss Villanova's weekend of close calls, including an overtime win against Creighton and a one-point loss at Marquette. We evaluate the highs and lows of Phil Booth's season, as well as Jermaine Samuels' loathe to shooting in the most recent month of the season. We then pick up the Jermaine Samuels discussion at the whiteboard, and diagram how Jermaine Samuels needs to shoot the ball to stretch the floor and for Nova to be successful on ball screens. We finish the show with some BIG...
2019-02-1258 minThe BLS PodcastVillanova Basketball Report - Nova Unbeaten Midway Through BIG EAST Play, Marquette LoomsIn this week’s Villanova Basketball Report, with Bob Long and Kevin McClernand, we discuss the changing roles of Phil Booth and Collin Gillespie in the offense, and preview the top 15 matchup between Villanova and Marquette on Saturday (Start-33:15). We then went to the whiteboard and broke down how Villanova will need to throw different defensive looks at Marquette in order to be successful against Markus Howard and the high ball screen action that they run so well (33:30-41:50). We closed the show with Marquette trivia and our Pick ‘Em segment (42:00-Finish).
2019-02-121h 00The BLS PodcastBob Long Sports Interview on 97.5 The Fanatic Morning ShowBob Long Sports was interviewed on 97.5 The Fanatic Morning Show on Friday, January 25, 2019, after Bob Long and Jamie Lynch broadcast La Salle vs. Bonner-Prendergast High School in a classic Philadelphia Catholic League Basketball game. Check out the interview!
2019-01-2610 minThe BLS PodcastPick and Roll Podcast: NBA Midpoint UpdatePick and Roll Podcast: NBA Midpoint Update by Bob Long Sports
2019-01-251h 52The BLS PodcastVillanova Basketball Report - Is This Nova Team Here To Stay?In this week's Villanova Basketball Report, with Bob Long and Kevin Long, we discuss the past few weeks of Villanova basketball, specifically some of the major changes in the rotation, and the changing roles of Phil Booth, Collin Gillespie, Eric Paschall, Jahvon Quinerly, Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree, and more (Start-32:45). Bob then goes to the whiteboard to break down the changing role of Phil Booth being on-the-ball more often than before, as well as the struggles of Jahvon Quinerly defensively (32:50-42:50). We closed the show with our "Cats in the Wild" segment, highlighting Daniel Ochefu, and then made our picks of the...
2019-01-1556 minThe BLS PodcastVillanova Basketball Report - Back To Drawing Board For Nova As Penn Pastes The Wildcats OffensivelyIn this week's Villanova Basketball Report, with Bob Long, Kevin Long, and Kevin McClernand, we discuss Villanova's recent struggles, including two losses in one week, to Penn, and to Kansas. We break down each of the defensive mishaps on a possession-by-possession basis in the second half of the Penn game, and highlight how badly Villanova guarded the high-ball and off-ball screens. We then did our V's and O's whiteboard segment, where Bob draws on the board exactly how and where Villanova got beaten defensively vs. Penn. We concluded with our trivia contest and Pick 'Em Contest.
2018-12-181h 07The BLS PodcastVillanova Basketball Report - Nova Sweeps Temple And St. Joe's, But Penn And Kansas AwaitIn this week's Villanova Basketball Report, with Bob Long and Kevin McClernand, we discuss the victories over Temple and St. Joe's last week. We also preview the Penn game on Tuesday night with the Big Five championship on the line, and the road test against Kansas at Phog Allen Fieldhouse on Saturday (Start-27:15). Next, it was the weekly V's and O's segment, where we go to the whiteboard and break down Villanova's adaptability to the St. Joseph's defensive changes from man-to-man to zone, as well as discuss how Villanova can exploit Kansas defensively (27:35-34:33). In our final segment, we pick...
2018-12-1147 minThe BLS PodcastVillanova Basketball Report - Holy War Edition (Nova vs. St. Joe's) - 'Tony's Takes' of SJU JoinsIn this week's Villanova Basketball Report, with Bob Long, Kevin Long, and Kevin McClernand, we also bring on Tony Morelli of "Tony's Takes," a St. Joseph's University-based radio show that focuses on Hawks basketball. We discussed the matchup this year, as well as some classic rivalry debates, such as the dynamics of the Big Five over the years, as well as the role of the Palestra in the Big Five (Start-30:20). We then displayed the Top 5 players in each program's history, with a Sixth Man off the bench and a Head Coach, and compared the two. And we closed with...
2018-12-041h 00The BLS PodcastVillanova Basketball Report - Statement Bounceback Week For Nova With Advocare Invitational TitleIn this week's Villanova Basketball Report, with Bob Long, Kevin Long, and Kevin McClernand, we discuss the first few weeks of the season and the transition from the four early departures from last year to a young, inexperienced team searching for an identity. In the "Opening Tip" we discuss the Advocare Invitational Championship, the role of key players such as Phil Booth, Eric Paschall, Colin Gillespie, and Cole Swider, among others, and the struggles for Jahvon Quinerly this far. Next was the "V's and O's" segment where Bob demonstrated on the whiteboard why the development of Cole Swider and Joe...
2018-11-2749 minThe BLS PodcastPenn State Defense Breakdown For 2019 And Beyond - A Youth MovementIn this week's Nittany Lion Sports Report (Part 2), with Bob Long and Tyler Gehlhaus, we discuss the Penn State football roster turning towards 2019. We discuss position-by-position on the defensive side of the football, with an emphasis on a youth movement and talent upgrades for Penn State going forward. If you missed Part 1 focused upon the offense, check out our feed on iTunes or YouTube to watch/listen to Part 1.
2018-11-2633 minThe BLS PodcastPenn State Offense Breakdown For 2019 And Beyond - A Youth MovementIn this week's Nittany Lion Sports Report, with Bob Long and Tyler Gehlhaus, we discuss the Penn State football roster turning towards 2019. We discuss position-by-position on the offensive side of the football, with an emphasis on a youth movement and talent upgrades for Penn State going forward. Hang with us on Part 1 of the podcast, which focuses on the offense, and stay tuned for Part 2, focused on defense, which will be released this week.
2018-11-1428 minThe BLS PodcastNittany Lion Sports Report - Well, It Can Only Go Up From HereIn this week's Nittany Lion Sports Report, with Bob Long and Tyler Gehlhaus, we decided to take a more cathartic approach than normal - we got a lot off our chests about what we saw on Saturday in a Michigan blowout of Penn State. We discuss what went wrong, how much of this is a systemic issue vs. a one week issue, and what the team needs to focus on moving forward in order to succeed the rest of this season and build for next season.
2018-11-0855 minThe BLS PodcastNittany Lion Sports Report - Prior Big House Blues Await Penn StateIn this week's Nittany Lion Sports Report, with Bob Long and Tyler Gehlhaus, we discuss last week's down-to-the-wire win against Iowa, and preview next week's colossal matchup against Michigan on the road. We interview Jason Lord of 1450 ESPN Radio in State College and of Between the Lions podcast. We then did our weekly segment of "The Blitz" in which Bob beaks down the best offensive call by Ricky Rahne in the Penn State Iowa game, as well as what Penn State has to look forward to with Michigan's offense. We close the show with discussions about the play of Penn...
2018-10-3159 minThe BLS PodcastNittany Lion Sports Report - Penn State Avoids Late Loss At Indiana, Iowa LoomsIn this week's Nittany Lion Sports Report, with Bob Long and Tyler Gehlhaus, we discuss the continued issues of Penn State football after a near-loss against Indiana on Saturday. We then welcome Steve Batterson of the Quad City Times on the show to discuss the Iowa Hawkeyes, and to preview this weekend's game between Penn State and Iowa. We then did our "Blitz" segment, evaluating several issues with Brent Pry's defensive playcall, as well as an offensive wrinkle that found its roots from Joe Moorhead in 2017. We closed the show with a discussion of Garrett Taylor's targeting penalty, as well...
2018-10-241h 01The BLS PodcastNittany Lion Sports Report - Deja Vu All Over Again for Penn State in 2018In this week's Nittany Lion Sports Report, with Bob Long and Tyler Gehlhaus, we discuss Penn State's heartbreaking loss to Michigan State, which almost certainly removes them from the College Football Playoff discussion. In the first segment, we interview Brian Tripp of BTN and GoPSUSports.com about what went wrong, and how fans should evaluate this team and season. We then did our "Blitz" segment, where Bob Long described on the whiteboard an X's and O's breakdown of what went wrong with the playcall in the 4th quarter against Michigan State. We closed the show with a pick 'em segment...
2018-10-181h 062018-05-3154 minThe BLS PodcastPick and Roll Podcast: 2018 NBA Conference FinalsPick and Roll Podcast: 2018 NBA Conference Finals by Bob Long Sports
2018-05-141h 02The BLS PodcastPick and Roll: Season Review and 2nd Round PreviewPick and Roll: Season Review and 2nd Round Preview by Bob Long Sports
2018-04-302h 20The BLS PodcastPick and Roll Podcast: All Star BreakPick and Roll Podcast: All Star Break by Bob Long Sports
2018-02-181h 012017-12-031h 16The BLS PodcastPick and Roll Podcast: 2017 NBA Season PreviewPick and Roll Podcast: 2017 NBA Season Preview by Bob Long Sports
2017-10-171h 332017-06-271h 112017-06-2257 min2017-05-221h 012017-05-0744 min2017-04-2337 min2017-04-152h 03The BLS PodcastDick "Hoops" Weiss InterviewDick "Hoops" Weiss, a 40 plus year veteran covering basketball in Philadelphia and across the country (and around the world) joined Vuvu Radio live on Bob Long Sports just prior to his induction into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame Induction to discuss his career and time in Philadelphia. Tune in!
2016-11-0422 minThe BLS PodcastCharlie Manuel Interview - Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame InductionCharlie Manuel joined Vuvu Radio live on Bob Long Sports just prior to his induction into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame Induction to discuss his career and time in Philadelphia. Tune in!
2016-11-0420 minThe BLS PodcastPhiladelphia Sports Hall Of Fame Induction Radio ShowVuvu Radio was live on Bob Long Sports from the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame Induction Dinner on November 3rd at the Hilton Hotel in Bala Cynwyd. We had President of the Hall, Ken Avallon, on to discuss the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame and how it came to be (13:45-21:20). We then debate the best moments, teams, and players in Philadelphia sports history (21:20-43:50). We then brought on Mike Missanelli of 97.5 The Fanatic, who was introducing his mentor, Steve Fredericks, for his induction into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame (43:50-50:30). Next, we interviewed Dick "Hoops" Weiss, who has...
2016-11-041h 54The BLS PodcastLa Salle Vs. St. Joseph's Prep FootballLa Salle Vs. St. Joseph's Prep Football by Bob Long Sports
2016-10-252h 54The BLS PodcastVuvu At Villa - Tottenham Vs. Man CityIn this week's Vuvu Soccer, live from Villa Capri, Eric Nash, Bob Long, and Alex Chrostowski discuss Tottenham vs. Manchester City in a Sunday morning English Premier League matchup (Start-10:30). We then discuss the Jaguars vs. Colts Sunday morning game in London, and the possibility of the NFL moving to England (10:30-31:25). We also discuss the Champions League, with Tottenham and Manchester City seeking to escape Group Play (36:25-1:09:10). We close the show with a discussion on the Ryder Cup on the final day of competition (1:14:30-Finish).
2016-10-021h 45The BLS PodcastVuvu Soccer Live From Villa Capri - USWNT Vs. FranceIn this week's Vuvu Soccer Show, Eric Nash and Bob Long are live from Villa Capri Pizza in Doylestown, PA, as the US Women's National Team take on France in the marquee group stage game in Group G, if not the entire tournament. We discuss the match itself, the Women's chances of winning Gold, and the Philadelphia Union's recent additions of Alejandro Bedoya and Charlie Davies, along with the departure of Sebastien Le Toux.
2016-08-081h 18The BLS PodcastRoughs Annual Golf Classic Final Group 2016Check out the radio broadcast of the final pairing at the 2016 Roughs Annual Golf Classic, Kyle Martin and Kevin Long. Tune in as they try to chase down Bob Long, who led in the clubhouse as the two golfers prepared for their final 18 holes of the championship. Broadcast was live from Horsham, PA, and featured a record-setting performance and a final hole battle for 2nd place.
2016-08-011h 02The BLS PodcastPick and Roll Podcast: NBA Free AgencyPick and Roll Podcast: NBA Free Agency by Bob Long Sports
2016-07-091h 352016-06-251h 112016-06-131h 16The BLS PodcastPhiladelphia Soul Vs. LA Kiss Pregame ShowPhiladelphia Soul Vs. LA Kiss Pregame Show by Bob Long Sports
2016-06-1126 min2016-06-051h 00The BLS PodcastPick and Roll: 2016 NBA Playoff PreviewPick and Roll: 2016 NBA Playoff Preview by Bob Long Sports
2016-04-161h 46The BLS PodcastBob Long On Sports Central - National Championship PreviewBob Long joined Cory Giger on Sports Central, the drive-time radio program on 1450 ESPN State College and 1430 ESPN Altoona, on National Championship Monday to preview the Villanova vs. North Carolina final. Tune in! Great discussion about the key matchups in a prelude to one of the greatest games of all-time.
2016-04-0716 minThe BLS PodcastBob Long On Sports Central With Cory Giger - Final Four PreviewBob Long joined Cory Giger on Sports Central, the drive-time radio program on 1450 ESPN State College and 1430 ESPN Altoona, on Friday of Final Four weekend to preview the weekend's games. Tune in! Great discussion about the key matchups as well as the experience of Final Four weekend.
2016-04-0716 minThe BLS PodcastJay Wright Postgame Comments vs. Seton HallJay Wright Postgame Comments vs. Seton Hall by Bob Long Sports
2016-01-2110 minThe BLS PodcastRyan Arcidiacono And Josh Hart Postgame vs. Seton HallRyan Arcidiacono And Josh Hart Postgame vs. Seton Hall by Bob Long Sports
2016-01-2107 minThe BLS PodcastBLS Live From The Prudential Center - Villanova Vs. Seton HallIn this week's special BLS Radio Show, Bob Long and Tom Trainer go live from the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, home of the Seton Hall Pirates, before the team's Big East matchup against Villanova. Tune in as we break down the two teams entering the matchup, the Big East as a whole, and the college basketball landscape in the midst of several huge upsets, including losses from Kansas, Michigan State, and Oklahoma.
2016-01-211h 09The BLS PodcastPick and Roll Podcast: January 16thPick and Roll Podcast: January 16th by Bob Long Sports
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The BLS PodcastJanuary 3rd Vuvu SoccerIn this week's Vuvu Soccer Show, with Eric Nash, Thorne Holder, and Bob Long, we discuss the huge week plus in English Premier League, with an interview with Eric Krakauer of BigSoccerHead and Prost Amerika.
2016-01-041h 57The BLS PodcastCollege Football Playoff Preview 2015 - 2016In this week's BLS Radio Show, with Bob Long and Kevin McClernand, the guys preview the College Football Playoff, as well as the big New Year's Day Bowl Games.
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The BLS PodcastVuvu Soccer From Iron Abbey Boxing DayIn this week's special Vuvu Soccer Show, Eric Nash, Thorne Holder, Brian Kammersgaard, and Bob Long are live from the Iron Abbey for our annual Boxing Day Special! Some wonderful games this weekend, tune in for a informative, funny show that will keep you guessing.
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The BLS PodcastDecember 6th Vuvuzela! The World Soccer ShowIn this week's Vuvuzela! The World Soccer Show, Eric Nash, Thorne Holder, and Bob Long discuss the English Premier League, as well as MLS Cup 2015 in the hour leading up to the match. We heard from our resident Portland superfan Miguel, as well as from Eric Krakauer of BigSoccerHead. In the second hour, we interviewed Matthias Schmitt on the Bundesliga on the heels of a rare Bayern Munich defeat, as well as Raphael Gellar of BBC on Maccabi Tel Aviv and the Champions League. We closed the show with an interview with a young footballer Kane, who has dreams of...
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The BLS PodcastBlack Friday College Football Blowout ShowIn this week's BLS Radio Show, with Bob Long, Kevin McClernand, and Wade Brogdon, we discuss the biggest weekend in college football this season so far, as well as who should be the Top 4, what scenarios could present themselves to change the landscape, which conference will be the odd man out, and much more, tune in!
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The BLS PodcastNovember 22nd Vuvuzela! The World Soccer ShowIn this week's Vuvuzela! The World Soccer Show, with Eric Nash and Bob Long in studio, we discussed the big news in soccer, including El Clasico, Liverpool vs. Man City, and USA's draw vs. Trinidad and Tobago. We welcomed Matthias Schmitt on for a Bundesliga update, and then Eric Krakauer to discuss El Clasico further. Tune in for our weekly show!
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The BLS PodcastNovember 15th Vuvuzela! The World Soccer ShowIn this week's Vuvuzela! Show, with Eric Nash, Thorne Holder, and Bob Long, we begin by interviewing Simon Allen on the events in Paris and how a soccer match was a targeted event, and the MLS Playoffs. We then brought on Marc Serber of Fox Sports to discuss the Champions League and more, and we later interviewed Bobby McMahon of Forbes.com. Tune in!
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