Former Penn State linebacker Mike Hull joins Christian Hackenberg on today's new episode of The Pocket. The guys rewind the clock, offering a deep dive into the Joe Paterno era and 2013 NCAA sanctions with Mike Hull. The guys also share their thoughts on Big Ten realignment and how it will affect Penn State in 2024 and beyond.  Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo POCKET at https://www.ShopMando.com The best swim trunks in town. Get 20% off @chubbies with the code POCKET at https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/pocket Get 50% off your order with code pocket50 at https://factormeals.com/pocket50 Retain The Roar NIL Campaign - Donate Here: https://givebutter.com/retaintheroar This interview is presented by UTZ: https://www.utzsnacks.com/collections/mixed-minis-new-items Get all your Penn State apparel needs with Family Clothesline: https://www.pennstateclothes.com GET 15% OFF ALL MERCH WITH CODE THEPOCKET15: https://shop.teammercury.io/discount/THEPOCKET15?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall FOLLOW THE POCKET HERE: ► APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/state-media/id1704928503 ► SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/04UMHLv44cNd5N1ds4za2C?si=1d94f318afa3421c 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 The Pocket is co-hosted by former Nittany Lions Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell and is presented by The College Sports Company. For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: [email protected] CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 02:06-Catching Up 03:45-Joe Paterno Era 07:14-2013 Sanctions  12:04-LBU 14:22-Changing Positions 16:58-2024 Season Outlook 23:51-Big Ten Realignment  28:44-Mike’s Journey at Penn State 33:00-Favorite Memory at PSU 33:58-Closing Thoughts