On this episode of Podward State, host Samuel Brungo is joined by associate editor Will Pegler to chat with legendary Penn State running back Bill Belton.

Belton starts the show by talking about his recruiting process and what it was like being recruited by Joe Paterno after having previously being committed to Pitt. During his time at Penn State, Belton was one of the few players who played for all four coaches of this century: Paterno, Tom Bradley, Bill O’Brien, and James Franklin. He speaks a bit about what it was like to play during that time and for different coaches.

Being in many crowded running back rooms, Belton discusses how he dealt with competition, injuries, and a position switch. With such a community feel on the Nittany Lions, he talks about his “Supa Six” friend group and what that means to him.

As a member of the team during some of the team’s darkest days in 2012, Belton recalls what it was like to be part of that program at that time, the legacy that it holds, and what ultimately led him to stay at Penn State amid sanctions and penalty-free transfers.

Belton is best known for his 90-yard touchdown and his 4OT walk-off against Michigan. He gives us a breakdown of what those two plays meant to him and how they unfolded.

Finally, Belton tells us about his transition from playing in the NFL to his current job, coaching. As offensive coordinator of his alma mater, Belton talks about his reunion with Christian Hackenberg and how the two of them can influence young student-athletes.

Podward State is an Onward State-produced podcast that will release weekly episodes this spring on Spotify and YouTube. Each features discussions about all things Penn State, including sports, news, student life, and entertainment, and more.

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