The former collegiate lacrosse star played in three consecutive Super Bowls with the New England Patriots, winning two.
Saturday's brutal loss to Illinois handed Penn State a 13-spot fall in this week's poll.
With a trip to Columbus up next week, Penn State's disappointing loss to Illinois couldn't have come at a worse time.
"We just had way too many guys that played significant roles in that game that did not practice... full-speed, full-go all week long. Sean was one of those guys."
Illinois took down the Nittany Lions in the ninth overtime period at Beaver Stadium Saturday.
