EPISODE · Sep 19, 2023 · 55 MIN
The Football Letter Podcast Special: Brandon Bell / Houston Chapter
from The People of Penn State · host Penn State Alumni Association
The 2016 Big Ten Championship squad is undoubtedly one of the most memorable teams in Penn State history. In part one (0:55) of this week's episode of The Football Letter Podcast, we're joined by one of the 2016 team captains, Brandon Bell! Having worn the iconic No. 11 jersey, Brandon finished his Nittany Lion career with 225 tackles, 11.5 sacks, 4 fumble recoveries and 4 interceptions. Brandon joined the show to discuss his post-playing career in the media industry -- he now works as Broadcast Assistant with the National Basketball Association -- memories from that iconic 2016 season, how Penn State prepared him for the NFL, and much more. Connect with Brandon on Instagram or LinkedIn.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In part two (25:49), we caught up with Football Letter Editor Emeritus John Black to look back at the series history between Penn State Football and this week's White Out game opponent, Iowa. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In part three (32:00), we talked with President of our Houston Chapter, Chad Washington. A graduate of the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications, Chad is a dedicated alumni volunteer, having worked his way up to becoming Houston Chapter President after holding other roles within the group. Professionally, he works as a Digital Producer for KIAH-TV in Houston. Chad discussed why he chose Penn State, the many events and programs offered by the Houston Chapter, how Penn Staters can get involved with the chapter, football watch parties, and more. Get involved with the Houston Chapter:WebsiteFacebookXLinkedIn Group-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For more alumni stories, visit pennstatermag.com
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The 2016 Big Ten Championship squad is undoubtedly one of the most memorable teams in Penn State history. In part one (0:55) of this week's episode of The Football Letter Podcast, we're joined by one of the 2016 team captains, Brandon Bell! Having worn the iconic No. 11 jersey, Brandon finished his Nittany Lion career with 225 tackles, 11.5 sacks, 4 fumble recoveries and 4 interceptions. Brandon joined the show to discuss his post-playing career in the media industry -- he now works as Br...
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