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21 weightlifting sessions in, along with 14 running workouts, seven of which were pure speed days. THE QUARTERBACKS The coaching staff has long praised Sean Clifford for his ded- icated approach to weight training, and Galt echoed those earlier comments, say- ing that the redshirt junior quarterback continued to excel while adapting to a change in his training program. Galt said he placed Clifford on a regi- men specifically built for him, asking him to focus on unilateral, one-leg, one-arm exercises designed to enhance stability. "I think it was really what he needed – from continuing to improve his ability to perform on the field physically, but also to make sure that his body is as bullet- proof as possible," Galt said. He added that Ta'Quan Roberson has al- ways been one of his favorite players to work with, saying that the redshirt fresh- man "stepped up big-time" this winter. Galt said he believes that the arrival of new offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich has been motivational for Roberson, because it has offered him a chance to start fresh. Additionally, Galt said freshman Chris- tian Veilleux made a positive start during the January and February training sessions. "Having this midyear [enrollee] has been a godsend," Galt said. "That's been a great situation to have him and let him get this extra development and this extra learning from the quarterback position." FRESHMAN UPDATES Along with Veill- eux, Galt was asked about two other early enrollees, offensive linemen Landon Tengwall and Nate Bruce. Tengwall arrived in State College at 319 pounds and with low body fat. "He's got unbelievable development for a true fresh- man coming in," Galt said. "He's got a great attitude, great approach, all those things." Bruce came in about 30 pounds heavier than Tengwall but without the special- ized training that Tengwall had received while in high school. However, Galt said Bruce has adapted quickly to his new sur- roundings, and he praised the freshman's natural strength. "He is a special athlete and a special kid," Galt said. "This is all totally new to him. He never really trained like he has these last eight weeks. He's one of those guys who, every day he comes in, he does more than he did the last day. So it's been really fun and really neat to watch him grow and develop." Galt said he's optimistic that Bruce and Tengwall could become early contribu- tors if they pick up some of the on-field intricacies of college football quickly. "As we all know, true freshmen playing offensive line are extremely rare, and to be really honest generally, in my 36 years, it's usually need-based," Galt said. "But there's no doubt that these two are on the right path." ■ >> RAISING HIS GAME Roberson, a redshirt freshman QB, "stepped up big-time" during winter work- outs, Galt said. Photo by Mark Selders/Penn State Athletics

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