While Hamilton was able to make an impact early on in his career, 2014 is in the rearview mirror. Expectations will be much higher, and he'll be expected to springboard off of his successful freshman campaign and be an offensive focal point in 2015.
Bill O'Brien reinvented how Penn State fans thought the tight end position could be used and it has been an area of interest ever since. The good news for Penn State is that there is plenty of talent coming back into the fold. There is work left to be done, but some of the best talent on the offensive side of the ball could come from this bunch.
In anticipation of the annual Blue-White Game on April 18, head coach James Franklin announced the members of his 2015 Leadership Council today.
James Franklin is actually a pro at pro-style offenses. He does want duel threats – as in players who want to win. The duel-threat moniker that has been hung on him is somewhat of a misnomer. Proof positive: Jake Zembiec.
Zack Zwinak and Bill Belton might be gone, but Akeel Lynch and a host of young running backs are poised for a big season.
Penn State's offensive line struggled mightily in 2014, but may have turned the corner during an admirable performance in the Pinstripe Bowl. To begin 2015, it brings two things it didn't have last year: experience and confidence.