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Sam Sessoms joins Myles Dread on today's new episode of Heat Check. Sam Sessoms is a former Penn State guard (2020–2022) who finished his career at Coppin State before playing professional basketball overseas. Sam currently plays for SCM Universitatea Craiova in Romania. In this episode, Sam gives viewers an inside look at his decision to transfer to Penn State, what made him eventually leave Happ...

In today's episode of The Pocket, Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell tackle a variety of topics, including: Andy Kotelnicki's first week of spring practice, Julian Fleming's performance thus far, Penn State's NIL strategy, the college football landscape, and more. Later in the episode, the guys are joined by close friend and Penn State diehard, Brad Corcoran. Get 50% off your order with code po...

Cory & Shawn take a look at how spring practice is going so far Other topics covered in today's episode include: • PSU Pro Day Results • OC AK Presser • Spring Practice • Games You Had to Miss MERCH: https://shop.teammercury.io/ Visit https://www.mautihealth.com to schedule a FREE consultation with Patrick Mauti today! FOLLOW HARDCORE PSU HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/HardcorePSUFB ► TIKTO...

Shep Garner joins Myles Dread on today's new episode of Heat Check. Shep Garner is a Penn State basketball legend who played a key role in helping the Nittany Lions win the 2018 NIT Championship. The shooting guard still ranks as the No. 6 scorer in program history with 1,629 points, started 133-of-138 games played, and logged 4,443 career minutes—second in Big Ten history. As a senior in 2018, he...

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 predicti...

Happy Valley United's Director of Operations, Rich Stankewicz, joins Christian Hackenberg on today's new episode of The Pocket. Happy Valley United is Penn State's official NIL collective, helping all PSU student-athletes gain access to emerging NIL opportunities. Rich provides an inside look at the NIL efforts happening at Penn State, explaining Penn State's approach with NIL and the impact it ha...

Cory & Shawn have notes from Penn State's first spring practice Other topics covered in today's episode include: • PSU NFL Free Agency • PSU Pro Day • Spring Practice • Fan Questions MERCH: https://shop.teammercury.io/ Visit https://www.mautihealth.com to schedule a FREE consultation with Patrick Mauti today! FOLLOW HARDCORE PSU HERE: ► TWITTER |  / hardcorepsufb   ► TIKTOK |  / hardcorepsufb   ►...

Pete Lisicky joins Myles Dread on today's new episode of Heat Check. Pete Lisicky is Penn State Basketball legend, as he finished his career at Penn State as the program's second all-time leading scorer. Pete led the Lions to one NCAA tournament appearance as a 5-seed in 1996, as well as two NIT Final Fours at Madison Square Garden. After playing 11 seasons of professional basketball in Europe, Pe...

Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell break down Penn State's standouts from the NFL Combine and discuss the team's outlook for spring ball and beyond. Hack talks about his own combine experience and explains why QBs who sat out shouldn't be looked down upon. The guys reveal their expectations for Drew Allar heading into spring ball and why they believe he's ready for a breakout year in 2024. Get...

Shawn & Cory prepare you for Spring Practice Other topics covered in today's episode include: • PSU NFL Combine Results • Winter Workouts Wrapped Up • Spring Practice • Fan Questions MERCH: https://shop.teammercury.io/ Visit https://www.mautihealth.com to schedule a FREE consultation with Patrick Mauti today! FOLLOW HARDCORE PSU HERE: ► TWITTER |  / hardcorepsufb   ► TIKTOK |  / hardcorepsufb   ►...

The guys put the drama surrounding winter workouts to rest in today's new episode of The Pocket. Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell explain the misconceptions about the competitor of the day award and why winter workouts aren't about competing - they're about surviving. The guys also compare Drew Allar and Beau Pribula's performance in winter workouts thus far, share their thoughts on the SEC a...

Denver Nuggets SG Jalen Pickett joins Myles Dread on today's new episode of Heat Check. Jalen Pickett talks about the lessons he has learned playing alongside Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and others during his time with the Denver Nuggets. Jalen also talks about the championship culture that the Denver Nuggets have built, Penn State's 2024 season outlook and more.  Get 50% off using code heatcheck50...

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 F...

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...

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...

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 FR...

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 coll...

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.mautihe...

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...

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/HE...

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...

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 surr...

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 1...

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...

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....