The On Deck Circle is back! This week, Penn State Baseball Alum Tyler Kendall joins the show to discuss the BIG 10 rivalry between Penn State & USC! They go in-depth on the Nittany Lions’ dominant sweep against Minnesota in Big Ten play and what it means for the team’s momentum this season. With a stellar offense racking up double-digit runs and key performances from standout players like Paxton Kling, the team is proving they’re a force to be reckoned with in college baseball.

Here's What To Expect:

- The big picture of Penn State Baseball’s impressive 4-0 week.

- What to expect as the team continues BIG 10 play.- Keys to success from standout performances.

- The critical role of team culture and leadership in navigating adversity.- Reflections on historic matchups, unforgettable road trips, and hilarious locker room stories.

- Insights into the program’s recruiting appeal and its growing status among top-tier baseball schools.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

01:19 - Childhood Friends

04:19 - Penn State Baseball Update

10:51 - Tyler Kendall's Journey to Penn State

17:45 - Current Penn State Baseball Program

23:10 - Penn State Sweeps Minnesota

25:20 - Challenges of Midweek Games

27:50 - Baseball Junkies

35:25 - PSU vs Bucknell Matchup

38:58 - USC Series Overview

39:08 - Big Ten Conference

40:10 - Appeal of Penn State

47:54 - What Sold You on Penn State

53:00 - Previewing USC Series

56:35 - Big Ten vs Other Conferences

01:01:07 - Penn State vs Minnesota Recap

01:04:30 - Penn State vs USC Preview

01:08:19 - Favorite On-Field Memory

01:10:54 - Importance of Alumni Base

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