From the time James Franklin arrived in State College, the special teams unit has gone from somewhat of a liability to a strength. That is due in no small part to the fact that Franklin can afford to give scholarships to specialists, but it also speaks volumes of the type of player being recruited to Penn State right now. Some players will see the field almost immediately in their preferred role, while others will need to grind it out on special teams, waiting for older, more established players to graduate. That the special teams players have steadily improved is a testament to them and the coaching staff.
BSD Blue-White Position Preview: Special Teams
