There's plenty to take away from Saturday's ugly defeat, but Penn State's questionable decision to start a banged-up Clifford rather than a healthy Roberson has to sit toward the top of the list.
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."
