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Penn State punter Riley Thompson joins teammate Dvon J-Thomas and The Lion's Den host Aeneas Hawkins in today's exclusive interview. Thompson discusses the transition to American football and how learning more about situational football has helped him succeed. The guys talk through the importance of special teams at Penn State and how they help win football games.
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CHAPTERS
00:00-Intro
02:50-Adjustment To America & PSU
05:00-Special Teams
06:16-Specialists Practice
08:18-Punter Mentality
09:51-Australian Football Differences
14:40-2024 Penn State
16:04-Family
18:29-NFL
19:30-American Football IQ
21:53-Punt Shield
24:09-Visiting Austrailia
26:46-Advice To Young Players
Penn State defensive lineman Smith Vilbert joins teammate Dvon J-Thomas and The Lion's Den host Aeneas Hawkins in today's exclusive interview. Vilbert opens up on his journey fighting through adversity to come back with a huge play in Penn State's week one statement win. The guys discuss the 2024 PSU defense starting fast and look forward to building upon that coming back home.
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CHAPTERS
00:00-Intro
02:05-Fighting Through Adversity
04:23-PSU DLine Culture
09:27-Vilbert's Journey
12:50-Basketball Player
17:46-Long Awaited Success
19:45-2024 PSU Defense
24:25-Week One Statement
29:38-New Look Offense
33:57-Coach Deion Barnes
36:03-Back At Home
38:21-What's Your Why
39:28-Top 3 Players To Play Against
Nick Dawkins joins Aeneas Hawkins on today's episode of The Lions Den. Nick Dawkins gives viewers an inside look into how the team is adjusting to Andy Kotelnicki's new offense, the top spring ball standouts thus far, and how his mindset has evolved since breaking into Penn State's starting offensive line. Nick also talks about how the defense has adjusted to Tom Allen's new scheme and the recent Eagles' signings of Saquon Barkley and PJ Mustipher.
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CHAPTERS
00:00-Intro
01:54-Catching Up
02:30-Spring Ball Insights
09:18-Penn State’s Player Development
13:24-Dawk’s Life Update
21:25-Hawk’s Life Update
26:21-Tiki Barber Beef & Saquon Barkley News
29:03-PJ Mustipher
31:13-Closing Thoughts
Former Penn State QB Christian Hackenberg joins Aeneas Hawkins on today's new episode of The Lions Den. Christian Hackenberg talks about the highs and lows of his Penn State career, from navigating the NCAA sanctions to saving Penn State Football from the ashes and the change of guard from Bill O'Brien to James Franklin. Hack also opens up about his rookie season in the NFL, provides some predictions for QB Drew Allar, and shares his expectations for this year's offense.
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CHAPTERS
00:00-Intro
01:27-Catching Up
02:53-Spring Ball for QB’s
06:43-Offensive Expectations
13:21-Spring Game
16:39-James Franklin
18:48-Big Ten Competition
23:57-Hack’s PSU Career
33:51-Advice to Younger Self
37:53-Hack’s Rookie Season in the NFL
41:40-Theo Johnson’s NFL Potential
43:46-Adissa Issac
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.
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CHAPTERS
00:00-Intro
02:28-Catching
04:29-Life After Football
14:12-Evolution of Hawk’s Nickname
17:58-Welcome to CFB Moments
24:37-PJ Mustipher
25:55-Getting Critiqued by Parents
33:39-Recruiting Stories
39:42-NCAA Football Game
48:23-Ji’Ayir Brown & Lackawanna College
51:02-Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift
52:43-Usher’s Half-Time Show
56:57-Can Mahomes Catch Brady?
59:59-Is Andy Reid the GOAT?
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
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!
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CHAPTERS
00:00-Intro
02:03-Catching Up
03:33-Returning for Year 6
06:51-Raising the Standard in 2024
09:15-Tom Allen
11:40-Winter Workout Stories
21:03-Shaun Spencer
22:10-Convos w/ Tom Allen
23:40-Jeff Earls
25:24-Young Guns & Deion Barnes
28:52-Offseason Goals for 2024
32:30-Developing at Penn State
33:54-Message to Fans
37:04-Fights
38:16-Penn State’s Offense
40:57-New Transfers
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!
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CHAPTERS
00:00-Intro
01:50-Bowl Game Festivities
06:45-Olu vs Aeneas
10:15-Olu’s PSU Journey
12:38-Caleb Williams
15:30-Olu’s Mindset
16:48-Advice to Young Players
17:41-Returning for 2023
19:55-Identity Outside of Football
26:18-Lessons Learned at Penn State
30:44-The PSU Recruiting Pitch
33:37-NFL Role Models
36:08-Favorite Lions Den Episode
37:30-James Franklin
38:32-Coach Earls
40:32-Drew Allar
41:57-High School Careers
46:30-Leaving Penn State & Best Memories
48:58-Olu’s X-Factor
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 your Peach Bowl merch in the link below!
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CHAPTERS
00:00-Intro
01:38-Catching Up
03:47-Best Bowl Games to Play in?
04:56-Juco Journey
11:12-Advice to Juco Players
13:39-Finding Success at Western Kentucky
16:15-Mitchell’s Mindset Shift
19:47-Biggest Talent Jump
23:14-Competition at Penn State
24:27-Kalen King
26:04-2022 Rose Bowl
27:29-Drew Allar
28:35-Playing for a New OC
30:24-Rose Bowl Performance
31:41-Adjusting to the NFL
33:30-Motivation & Goal Setting
35:43-Welcome to the NFL Moment
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!
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CHAPTERS
00:00-Intro
02:04-Brandon’s Career after Football
03:41-Manny Diaz’s Departure
08:34-Replacing Manny Diaz
13:39-Transfer Portal Talk
16:52-Peach Bowl Predictions
19:42-Deion Barnes
24:57-Abdul Carter
27:13-College Football Playoff Picture
The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.