Posted February 29, 2012 on recruiting.scout.com
Christian Hackenberg gave Penn State its quarterback early in the 2013 recruiting season when he gave a non-binding oral commitment Wednesday. The Fork Union (Va.) product told Scout.com why he made the decision.
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