The Lions Den: Ep. 19 | Christian Hackenberg On Highs & Lows Of Penn State Career, Navigating NCAA Sanctions & Drew Allar

The Lions Den

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