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Welcome BACK to The Lions Den!
This week, Andrew Rappelyea chats with special teams standouts Tyler Duzansky & Riley Thompson about their paths to PSU and the keys to success in college football. Whether you're a die-hard Penn State fan, a college football enthusiast, or just curious about the behind-the-scenes grind of CFB athletes, this episode delivers valuable insights, authentic stories, and plenty of good vibes.
Here’s what to expect:
- Riley shares the big picture of his transition from Australian football to NCAA.
- Insights into the ProKick Australia program and how it shaped Riley’s football career.
- Tyler discusses his journey as a long snapper.
- What it takes to adapt to new special teams coordinators and consistently perform at an elite level.
- The role of chemistry and trust in building a successful special teams unit.
- Personal stories about overcoming challenges, family support, and staying motivated.
FOLLOW STATE MEDIA HERE:
► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/StateMediaPSU
► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@statemediapsu
► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/statemediapsu/
► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@StateMediaPSU?sub_confirmation=1
► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558183472272
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:23 - Riley Thompson’s Transfer Process
05:31 - Tyler Duzansky's Long Snapping Journey
08:01 - Realizing Your Potential
11:35 - Tyler’s Brother in the NFL
13:09 - Coaching Staff Support
19:50 - Importance of Chemistry in Specialists
24:24 - Playing at a High Level
28:20 - Trusting the Process
31:00 - Finding Your Why
#collegefootball #nfl #cfb #pennstate #weare #happyvalley #football #sunday #saturday
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Welcome BACK to The Lions Den!
This week, Andrew Rappelyea chats with special teams standouts Tyler Duzansky & Riley Thompson about their paths to PSU and the keys to success in college football. Whether you're a die-hard Penn State fan, a college football enthusiast, or just curious about the behind-the-scenes grind of CFB athletes, this episode delivers valuable insights, authentic stories, and plenty of good vibes.
Here’s what to expect:
- Riley shares the big picture of his transition from Australian football to NCAA.
- Insights into the ProKick Australia program and how it shaped Riley’s football career.
- Tyler discusses his journey as a long snapper.
- What it takes to adapt to new special teams coordinators and consistently perform at an elite level.
- The role of chemistry and trust in building a successful special teams unit.
- Personal stories about overcoming challenges, family support, and staying motivated.
FOLLOW STATE MEDIA HERE:
► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/StateMediaPSU
► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@statemediapsu
► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/statemediapsu/
► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@StateMediaPSU?sub_confirmation=1
► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558183472272
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:23 - Riley Thompson’s Transfer Process
05:31 - Tyler Duzansky's Long Snapping Journey
08:01 - Realizing Your Potential
11:35 - Tyler’s Brother in the NFL
13:09 - Coaching Staff Support
19:50 - Importance of Chemistry in Specialists
24:24 - Playing at a High Level
28:20 - Trusting the Process
31:00 - Finding Your Why
#collegefootball #nfl #cfb #pennstate #weare #happyvalley #football #sunday #saturday

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