Michigan State Football: Jack Conklin chugs beer to pump up Predators crowd
Former Michigan State football, and current Titan, offensive lineman Jack Conklin chugged a beer to fire up the Nashville Predators’ crowd.
Did Jack Conklin grow up a hockey fan? You would never be able to tell because the former Michigan State football star showed up to the Nashville Predators’ playoff game on Tuesday and showed passion for the hometown team.
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Not only did Conklin show up to the game, but he was there with his fellow offensive linemen from the Tennessee Titans as well as his quarterback, Marcus Mariota. Sitting up close and personal, the cameras flashed over to the group of Titans and they ignited the crowd.
How did they do it? Just watch:
Tennessee Titans offensive linemen crushing tallboys to fire up the crowd in Nashville
— Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) May 17, 2017
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The group of linemen, accompanied by their quarterback, celebrated by chugging what looks to be a tall Bud Light. The crowd loved it and the Titans became America’s favorite offensive line. Nobody downs beers at playoff hockey games like the Titans’ offensive line.
Conklin was drafted No. 8 overall in the 2016 NFL Draft after excelling in three seasons with Michigan State as a former walk-on. He was overlooked as a recruit out of high school in Michigan and Mark Dantonio helped gel him into an All-Big Ten lineman.
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There’s a reason Conklin is so loved in Tennessee these days and this is just another reason he’s a fan favorite. Also, he was an All-Pro offensive tackle as a rookie.