Good In The Game With College Football Hall Of Famer LaVar Arrington Featuring Penn State Football Legend Todd Blackledge "Here Are The Building Blocks For Success."
2 Pros and a Cup of Joe
Fox Sports Radio and iHeartPodcasts
4.6 • 3.8K Ratings
🗓️ 27 June 2025
⏱️ 43 minutes
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Summary
Two Penn State legends sit down as LaVar Arrington and Todd Blackledge chat about how the game of football has helped shape their lives, the College Football Playoff, Penn State in the 80s and being coached by Joe Paterno.
Takeaways
- Todd Blackledge is a Penn State legend and national champion.
- His journey from Ohio to Penn State was influenced by family and academics.
- Football teaches valuable life lessons such as teamwork and perseverance.
- Preparation for broadcasting mirrors the preparation for playing quarterback.
- Joe Paterno had a significant impact on Blackledge's life and career.
- The National Football Foundation fosters community and connection among players.
- The expanded college football playoff system increases access for more teams.
- Blackledge emphasizes the importance of attention to detail in both sports and academics.
- Longevity in broadcasting requires continuous improvement and adaptation.
- Blackledge values the relationships built through football and broadcasting.
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