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. 

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CHAPTERS

00:00-Intro

01:17-Hawk & Dawk’s Friendship

03:30-Offseason Update

09:38-Becoming a Leader 

13:19-Hawk & Dawk Stories 

17:52-Nolan Rucci & Julian Fleming 

21:38-Nick Saban’s Retirement & Jim Harbaugh

24:50-Recruiting Stories

33:20-NIL at Penn State

43:46-Winter Workouts Update 

50:36-Closing Thoughts