Sept. 10, 2014
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Linebacker Mike Hull (Canonsburg, Pa.) has been named the Iron Workers Union No. 3 "Ironman of the Game" for his outstanding performance in the home opener against Akron. Hull was a major contribution to the Nittany Lion defense with 11 tackles including eight solo and one sack to aid in the 21-3 win over the Zips.
Continuing "Linebacker U" tradition, Hull opened the 2014 season with 11 tackles (seven solo four assist) against UCF in the Croke Park Classic in Dublin, Ireland.
Previous to the season, Athlon Sports and Lindy's named him to the first team preseason All-Big Ten.
Last season, the Nittany Lion completed a total of 78 tackles. He ranked fifth in the Big Ten with 9.1 tackles per game in Big Ten play and made eight starts playing in a total of ten games.
Hull made his first career start against Wisconsin in 2012 where he made five tackles. He saw action in every game during his sophomore and junior seasons.
Also dominant in the classroom, Hull is a three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree.
Nittany Lion fans can vote online each week throughout the football season for the Iron Workers Local Union No. 3 "Ironman of the Game". Fans can visit GoPSUsports.com/ironman every Monday to mid-day Tuesday to cast their vote for the week's top performer on the field. The 2014 Penn State Football "Ironman of the Game" is presented by Iron Workers Local Union No. 3.
Penn State football season and single tickets are available. Ticket purchases and information is available at www.GoPSUsports.com/tickets or fans can call 1-800-NITTANY (648-8269) weekdays from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Pre-paid single game parking passes for the general parking lots are also available at www.GoPSUsports.com/tickets.