The Football Letter Podcast Special: OJ McDuffie / New York City Chapter

The People of Penn State is expanding! Each week during the Penn State Football season, we're bringing you a bonus podcast, featuring interviews with Nittany Lion lettermen and volunteer leaders who bring the mission of the Alumni Association to life. The Football Letter Podcast will live right here in The People of Penn State universe and can be found in all of the same places you already listen to the flagship show! In our debut episode of The Football Letter Podcast, we're joined by OJ McDuffie, Penn State football letterman, nine-year NFL veteran, Miami Dolphins Walk Of Fame honoree, and founder of the Catch 81 Foundation.OJ takes us through his many memories of playing at Penn State and in the NFL, the purpose of his Catch 81 Foundation, the impact the University has had on his life, and much more.  We also talk with Kevin Cei, President of our New York City Chapter, about why he chose Penn State, his role as president, and the chapter's NIL initiatives. Learn more about OJ's Catch 81 Foundation on its websiteFollow OJ on X and InstagramListen to his Miami Dolphins podcast "The Fish Tank"  hereGet involved with the New York City Chapter by visiting its websiteFollow the chapter on:FacebookX Instagram LinkedInLearn more about the Penn State Alumni Association: alumni.psu.edu Follow the Penn State Alumni Association on:FacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedInTimestamps0:00 — Intro0:55 — Welcoming OJ McDuffie to the show1:53 — Connecting with Penn Staters at the Rose Bowl3:05 — Why OJ was drawn to Penn State as a recruit 5:34 — The evolution of Penn State's offense in the 1990s8:24 — Memories of the 1992 Fiesta Bowl win over Tennessee11:03 — Becoming a 1st round pick of the Miami Dolphins12:20 — Transition from Penn State to the NFL14:15 — Ad Read - The Penn State Alumni Association Game Day Page15:10 — The mission of the Catch 81 Foundation17:35 — West Virginia is back on the schedule18:37 — What makes Beaver Stadium so special20:10 — The Success With Honor mantra24:35 — Thanking OJ for his time24:53 — Football Letter emeritus John Black takes a look back on the historic Penn State-West Virginia series27:07 — Welcoming Kevin Cei to the show28:30 — How Penn State became the school for Kevin29:25 — The success of Penn State's meteorology program 30:10 — Becoming involved with the New York City Chapter32:01 — What it's like leading the chapter33:52 — Football game watch parties37:06 — The New York City Chapter's initiative with NIL46:08 — How to get involved with the NYC Chapter47: 55 — John Black recounts the time Joe Paterno held up the team plane for him after a West Virginia game 48:55 — OutroFor more alumni stories, visit pennstatermag.com