Former Penn State offensive lineman Landon Tengwall joins Nick Dawkins, Jerry Cross and Aeneas Hawkins on today's new episode of The Lions Den. Landon Tengwall talks about all the factors that went into his decision to retire from Penn State football and how he's adjusting to life off the gridiron. Together, the guys reveal their funniest "oh sh*t" moments at PSU, make their cases for their NCAA Football ratings and share some untold recruiting stories. Visit https://www.mautihealth.com to sched...
Feb 27, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Penn State's former Director of Recruiting and now Notre Dame Director of Recruiting, Brian Snow, joins Myles Dread on today's new episode of Heat Check. Brian Snow explains how college basketball recruiting actually works and reveals what D1 coaches are looking for when evaluating players. Myles and Brian also reflect back on Penn State's Cinderella run in the Big Ten and NCAA Tournaments in the 2023 season. GET 15% OFF ALL MERCH WITH CODE HEATCHECK15: https://shop.teammercury.io/discount/HEATC...
Feb 22, 2024•33 min
Jacksonville Jaguars DB and former Penn State star Amani Oruwariye joins Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell on today's new episode of The Pocket. As a cornerback in the NFL, Amani Oruwariye shares his insight on the growth and outlook for Penn State's DB room. Amani also reflects back on some of his favorite moments from his Penn State career, compares the coaching philosophies of Manny Diaz vs. Tom Allen, and explains how Penn State has evolved into college football's premier DB factory. Vis...
Feb 21, 2024•41 min
Former Penn State TE and now Pittsburgh Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth joins Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell on today's new episode of The Pocket. Pat Freiermuth reflects back on his playing days at Penn State, adjusting to life in the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers, his expectations for Tyler Warren next season, the pitfalls of NIL, and more. Visit https://www.mautihealth.com to schedule a FREE consultation with Patrick Mauti today! GET 15% OFF ALL MERCH WITH CODE THEPOCKET15: https://shop....
Feb 15, 2024•27 min
Temple Basketball Coach and former Penn State guard Cam Wynter joins Myles Dread on today's new episode of Heat Check. Cam Wynter reflects back on the best moments of his career at Penn State, including some of his buzzer beaters en route to Penn State's 2023 March Madness run. Cam and Myles also talk about Kanye Clary's development this season and explain why PSU has the toughest workouts in college basketball. GET 15% OFF ALL MERCH WITH CODE HEATCHECK15: https://shop.teammercury.io/discount/HE...
Feb 13, 2024•24 min
Former Penn State WR and now New Orleans Saints TE Juwan Johnson joins Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell on today's new episode of The Pocket. Juwan Johnson shares some of his best stories from his Penn State career, talks about his transition from WR to TE with the Saints, reveals why he almost quit football, and more. Tune in for another great episode of The Pocket! Visit https://www.mautihealth.com to schedule a FREE consultation with Patrick Mauti today! GET 15% OFF ALL MERCH WITH CODE T...
Feb 09, 2024•31 min
Penn State LB Curtis Jacobs joins Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell on today's new episode of The Pocket. Curtis Jacobs gives an exclusive look inside Penn State's LB room. From the development of Abdul Carter, linebackers to watch in 2024, and how the unit has adjusted to Tom Allen's new system. The guys also talk about the culture and camaraderie James Franklin has built since his arrival at Penn State. Tune in for another great episode of The Pocket! Visit https://www.mautihealth.com to s...
Feb 02, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Former Penn State basketball player Andrew Funk joins Myles Dread on today's new episode of Heat Check. Andrew Funk talks about his iconic 27-point performance against Texas A&M in Penn State's 2023 March Madness run, adjusting to life in the G-League, what it takes to fully embrace the shooter mindset, and more. GET 15% OFF ALL MERCH WITH CODE HEATCHECK15: https://shop.teammercury.io/discount/HEATCHECK15?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: ads@...
Jan 31, 2024•26 min
Nick Dawkins and Aeneas Hawkins talk about the current state of NIL at Penn State in today's new episode of The Lions Den. The guys explain why NIL alignment and support are crucial for a national championship in Happy Valley. Dawk gives an offseason update on the team and shares his thoughts on the newest transfers, Julian Fleming and Nolan Rucci. Hawk reflects back on his playing days and shares a wild story of getting recruited by Nick Saban in high school. Visit https://www.mautihealth.com t...
Jan 30, 2024•54 min
Former Penn State OL Ryan Bates joins Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell on today's new episode of The Pocket. Ryan and the guys give a full breakdown of Penn State's o-line and offer predictions for how the unit will look in 2024. Ryan Bates also talks about his journey from Penn State to the NFL and the lessons he learned along the way. Hack and B Bell also react to the biggest headlines surrounding the Big 10. Tune in for another great episode of The Pocket! GET 15% OFF ALL MERCH WITH CODE...
Jan 26, 2024•51 min
Former Penn State basketball players Myles Dread and John Harrar reunite on the first episode of Heat Check with Myles Dread. Together, Myles and John reflect back on the defining moments of their playing days at Penn State. John also opens up about his adjustment playing basketball overseas, the most hostile places to play in the Big 10, and the impact Coach Pat Chambers had on his career. GET 15% OFF ALL MERCH WITH CODE HEATCHECK15: https://shop.teammercury.io/discount/HEATCHECK15?redirect=%2F...
Jan 26, 2024•26 min
Former Penn State DE Rob Windsor joins Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell on today's new episode of The Pocket. Rob Windsor and the guys share their thoughts on Penn State's DE room in 2023 and breakdown how Tom Allen's defensive scheme could affect the unit in 2024. The guys also explain why Abdul Carter might make the jump from linebacker to DE next season and how doing so would make him even more dominant. Tune in for another great episode of The Pocket! GET 15% OFF ALL MERCH WITH CODE THE...
Jan 19, 2024•51 min
Penn State DT's Dvon Ellies and Hakeem Beamon join Aeneas Hawkins and Jerry Cross on today's new episode of The Lions Den. The guys talk about adjusting to Tom Allen's culture now that he's the defensive coordinator, new transfers joining the team, and their best stories from winter workouts. The guys also reflect on the Peach Bowl loss and share their offseason goals heading into the 2024 season. Tune in for another great episode of The Lions Den! Get 15% off The Lions Den Merch with code LIONS...
Jan 16, 2024•46 min
Mike Poorman joins Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell on today's new episode of The Pocket. Mike Poorman is a lecturer & Director of Alumni Relations at Penn State, and is uniquely positioned within the media space at PSU. Beyond teaching courses in the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications, Mike is a true champion of students and alumni - advising, interacting and connecting. In this episode, the boys break down the national championship game, identify Penn State Football's cult...
Jan 11, 2024•51 min
Former Penn State Nittany Lions Steph Morris joins Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell on today's new episode of The Pocket. Together, the boys break down Penn State's loss to Ole Miss, Drew Allar's growth this season, and unpack Penn State's outlook for the 2024 college football season. Tune in for another great episode of The Pocket! Get 15% off ALL merch with code THEPOCKET15 at https://shop.teammercury.io/discount/THEPOCKET15?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall FOLLOW THE POCKET HERE: ► APPLE | ...
Jan 04, 2024•1 hr 32 min
Penn State OL Olu Fashanu joins Aeneas Hawkins, Nick Dawkins, and Jerry Cross on today's new episode of The Lions Den. Olu Fashanu reflects back on his Penn State career and shares some of his best stories from playing at PSU. Olu also talks about his close relationship with James Franklin, the mindset it took to develop into an NFL-caliber lineman, and more. Tune in for another great episode of The Lions Den! Get 15% off The Lions Den Merch with code LIONSDEN15 at https://shop.teammercury.io/di...
Jan 02, 2024•52 min
NFL TE and former Penn State player Mike Gesicki joins Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell on today's new episode of The Pocket. Mike Gesicki talks about his playing days at Penn State, the mentality it took for him to make it to the NFL, his thoughts on PSU's tight-end room, and more. Tune in for another great episode of The Pocket and be sure to grab your Peach Bowl merch in the link below! BOWL GAME MERCH: • T-Shirt: https://shop.teammercury.io/products/we-are-feeling-peachy-comfort-blend-t...
Dec 28, 2023•53 min
Washington Commanders and former Penn State WR Mitchell Tinsley joins Aeneas Hawkins on today's new episode of The Lions Den. Mitchell Tinsley talks about adjusting to life in the NFL, Sean Clifford vs. Drew Allar, and the highs and lows of his Penn State journey. Mitchell also explains his unique path to the NFL as a Juco product and reveals the mindset it took for him to make the jump from Juco to D1 to playing in the NFL. Tune in for another great episode of The Lions Den, and be sure to grab...
Dec 22, 2023•38 min
Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell break down Penn State's hiring of Tom Allen as the Nittany Lions' new defensive coordinator on today's new episode of The Pocket. Hack and B Bell discuss Tom Allen's experience at Indiana and explain what he brings to the table for James Franklin and Penn State's defense. The boys also share their thoughts on Penn State's 2024 outlook and discuss Penn State's bowl game matchup against Ole Miss. Tune in for another great episode of The Pocket and be sure to g...
Dec 21, 2023•34 min
Michael Mauti joins Christian Hackenberg on today's new episode of The Pocket. Together, Hack and Mauti break down Penn State's potential DC hires, how the Nittany Lions' defense will look without Manny Diaz, and Penn State's transfer portal strategy heading into the 2024 college football season. Tune in for another great episode of The Pocket and be sure to grab your Peach Bowl merch in the link below! BOWL GAME MERCH: • T-Shirt: https://shop.teammercury.io/products/we-are-feeling-peachy-comfor...
Dec 14, 2023•30 min
On today's new episode of The Pocket, Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell break down every potential defensive coordinator candidate that Penn State will evaluate when replacing Manny Diaz. The boys also talk about the Nittany Lions' transfer portal needs, Manny Diaz's decision to leave Penn State for Duke, and the Peach Bowl matchup against Ole Miss. Tune in for another great episode of The Pocket, and be sure to grab your Peach Bowl merch in the link below! BOWL GAME MERCH: • T-Shirt: https:...
Dec 13, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Brandon Bell joins Aeneas Hawkins on today's new episode of The Lions Den. Aeneas and Brandon break down Manny Diaz's exit, potential transfer portal targets for Penn State, and the Nittany Lions' upcoming Peach Bowl matchup against Ole Miss. Tune in for another great episode of The Lions Den and be sure to grab your Peach Bowl merch in the link below! BOWL GAME MERCH: • T-Shirt: https://shop.teammercury.io/products/we-are-feeling-peachy-comfort-blend-tee?_pos=5&_sid=b63e2c9bb&_ss=r • Ho...
Dec 12, 2023•35 min
Former Kansas QB Carter Stanley joins Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell on today's new episode of The Pocket. Carter breaks down the Andy Kotelnicki hire and sheds some light on the system and offense Andy Kotelnicki will bring to Penn State. The boys also discuss Drew Allar's growth in 2023, give their take on college football's transfer portal chaos, offer a preview for Penn State's matchup against Ole Miss, and more. Tune in for another great episode of The Pocket with Christian Hackenber...
Dec 06, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Penn State football player Jaylen Reed joins Aeneas Hawkins, Nick Dawkins, and Jerry Cross on today's episode of The Lions Den. Jaylen gives an inside look at Manny Diaz's coaching style and what makes him one of the best defensive coordinators in the nation. The boys also debate which Penn State coach would win in a fist fight, including James Franklin. Later in the episode, the boys talk about NIL at PSU and reveal who the biggest spenders are on the team. Tune in for another great episode of ...
Nov 30, 2023•44 min
On today's new episode of The Pocket, Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell offer a full breakdown of Penn State's 2023 season. The boys also offer some insights on Drew Allar's growth in 2023 and the significance of the offensive coordinator hire. Brandon and Hack also discuss Penn State's transfer portal strategy for the offseason, Manny Diaz's future at Penn State, and who they would like to see Penn State face in a bowl game. Tune in for another great episode of The Pocket with Christian Hac...
Nov 28, 2023•1 hr 17 min
Penn State Football Player, Dvon Ellies, joins Aeneas Hawkins on today's episode of The Lions Den. Dvon Ellies talks about Jame's Franklin's coaching tactics, Manny Diaz's football genius, and the 2023 Nittany Lions defense. Aeneas and Dvon also share the true story behind their in-practice fight. Tune in for another great episode of The Lions Den! Get 15% off The Lions Den Merch with code LIONSDEN15 at https://shop.teammercury.io/discount/LIONSDEN15?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall! FOLLOW THE LIO...
Nov 22, 2023•47 min
Former Penn State cornerback Adam Taliaferro joins Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell on today's new episode of The Pocket. The boys give a state of the union for Penn State football, recap the Rutgers game, and reveal some of their biggest takeaways from the 2023 season thus far. Christian and Brandon also discuss the Michigan State matchup, Drew Allar's injury, Manny Diaz's future at Penn State, and the Nittany Lions' potential bowl game opponent this year. Tune in for another great episode...
Nov 21, 2023•1 hr 15 min
Michael Mauti joins Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell on today's new episode of The Pocket. The boys talk about the loss against Michigan and Penn State's 2023 season outlook going forward. Christian & Brandon also offer some analysis on the coaching staff's role in giving players confidence and what that will look like going forward as Coach Franklin looks for a new OC. Tune in for another great episode of The Pocket with Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell! MERCH: https://shop.teamme...
Nov 20, 2023•1 hr 38 min
Former Penn State Football Player, Robert Windsor, joins Aeneas Hawkins on today's episode of The Lions Den. Robert Windsor talks about his unique journey to Penn State, his ups and downs as a player, and his time in both the NFL and XFL. Tune in for another great episode of The Lions Den! Get 15% off site wide with code LIONSDEN15 at https://shop.teammercury.io/discount/LIONSDEN15?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall! FOLLOW THE LIONS DEN HERE: ► APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lions...
Nov 17, 2023•39 min
Penn State Football Player, Riley Thompson, joins Aeneas Hawkins, Nick Dawkins, and Jerry Cross on today's episode of The Lions Den. Riley Thompson talks about growing up in Australia, some of the biggest shocks of living in America, the PSU atmosphere and more. Tune in for another great episode of The Lions Den! MERCH: https://shop.teammercury.io/collections/the-lions-den FOLLOW THE LIONS DEN HERE: ► APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lions-den/id1705031515 ► SPOTIFY | https://op...
Nov 09, 2023•48 min
