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ing last fall, with Franklin noting recent- ly that tight ends who don't block well are essentially just slow wide receivers. Breneman, he said, could help give Penn State the physical presence it needs at the position. "He's a guy who I think has the size and the mentality to be a complete tight end, a guy who can put his hand in the dirt and come off and block at the line of scrimmage," Frankin said. "He also has the ability to be a threat in the passing game, has the size and ball skills. "Probably most important, even through this whole year, as trying as it was on him, is that he's one of the most positive, optimistic, completely 100 percent bought-in leaders that we have. He's been great. He's been great for us as coaches. He's been great with our team and players. He always has a smile on his face. He's so appreciative of Penn State. He's so appreciative of the oppor- tunities he has here. That alone [is something] we're really, really excited about." Breneman's goal this summer is to continue working out at a comfortable pace that gets him back to where he was athletically as a true freshman without subjecting him to any unnecessary risks. He said he's confident he will make it all the way back, but there's more to his re- covery than just the physical rehab. He also needs to trust that his knee is going to hold up to the wear and tear of a 12- game season. While his previous come- back gives him every reason to expect the best, he's still got to prove it to him- self. "Mentally, it is a process to get back," he said. "Right now, I don't feel as ath- letic as I know I can be. It's because I haven't been back for that long. That's why this summer is so big for me. It's a summer where I can play with no re- strictions and get back to where I want to be athletically. The mental part of that includes being confident in yourself, be- ing confident in your leg and being con- fident in your ability to get the job done and play at a high level. I'm almost there, but it's definitely a process that I'm still working through." – MATT HERB W E B S U R V E Y Not on the list, but I think Marcus Allen is going to be a star sooner rather than later. Bloomnit I am going with Saeed Blacknall. Chris Godwin would be right behind. He is going to go nuts this year, IMO. Defense, I would say Carl Nassib also. His play in the Blue-White Game was something else. Just a practice, but he showed a lot. PSUriseANDfire If we can find a way to protect Hack (a big IF at this point), we could have one of the most potent passing games in the country. Combine Hack's accuracy and arm strength with no less than seven gifted receivers and TEs and we could really be a force this season. Brazillm10 I would say Blacknall, and he will have a big year. But I believe the ball is go- ing to be spread around to four WRs, plus two TEs. Garrett Sickels does not have much competition to worry about. gorki112 Don't sleep on Adam Breneman. dgh34 Which Penn State football player do you envision having a breakout season in 2015? POLL RESULTS NAME POS. YEAR VOTES PCT. Saeed Blacknall WR So. 20 12.5 Adam Breneman TE So. 12 7.5 Jason Cabinda LB So. 5 3.1 Christian Campbell CB So. 2 1.3 Mike Gesicki TE So. 36 22.5 Chris Godwin WR So. 26 16.3 Grant Haley CB So. 2 1.3 Carl Nassib DE Sr. 35 21.9 Garrett Sickels DE So. 19 11.9 Other 3 1.9

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