Jared Allen discusses his life and career highlights over a bowl of potato soup with Cooper Manning. Allen recalls the side hustle in high school that landed him in hot water, growing up on a farm in California, being recruited to play college football, and ending up at Idaho State University. Allen shares how his dad taught him to become a long snapper in pursuit of an NFL career and his interesting experience at the NFL combine, thanks to Larry Fitzgerald. Also, how did a $5000 wager lead to Jared Allen’s unique hairstyle? Allen also recalls the time Willie Roaf rag-dolled him in practice, plus the epic debut in the NFL against Peyton Manning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices