The People of Penn State

The Football Letter Podcast: Peach Bowl Special

December 18, 2023 Penn State Alumni Association
The People of Penn State
The Football Letter Podcast: Peach Bowl Special
Show Notes

We're feeling peachy! With Penn State Football heading to Atlanta to take on Ole Miss in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, we're bringing you a special postseason episode of The Football Letter Podcast!

On the program, we're joined by 83rd President of the Penn State Alumni Association Anand Ganjam, Penn State Athletics Chief of Staff and former men's basketball captain Nick Colella, and Penn State Football letterman Garrett Taylor. 

First (0:55), we spoke to Anand about: 

  • Connecting with alumni in Atlanta. 
  • The importance of our volunteer service projects at bowl games. 
  • The impact and value of the Penn State Alumni Association. 
  • His first six months as president. 
  • Looking ahead to 2024. 

Next (20:33), we were joined by Nick to discuss:

  • His role as Chief of Staff.
  • Working with James Franklin and other Penn State coaches. 
  • The buzz that alumni and fans bring on the road.
  • His love for Penn State and wanting to stay connected to the University even after his playing days were over. 

Then (32:44), Garrett stopped by to talk about: 

  • Choosing Penn State as a recruit. 
  • Working is way into a starting role and being voted a team captain. 
  • Memories of the 2019 Cotton Bowl. 
  • Being honored with the team's Ridge Riley Award, which recognizes the student-athlete who best demonstrates sportsmanship, leadership and friendship.
  • Spending time with our Florida Gulf Coast Chapter.

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