Every day for two weeks, NittanyNation is taking a closer look at each position and how Penn State fared over the course of the season.
Today: Special teams
In early October, it wouldn't have been a stretch to say Penn State had the worst kicker/punter combo in the nation. Sam Ficken was just 2-of-8, and Alex Butterworth was wildly inconsistent. As a whole, special teams was in disarray.
Today: Special teams
In early October, it wouldn't have been a stretch to say Penn State had the worst kicker/punter combo in the nation. Sam Ficken was just 2-of-8, and Alex Butterworth was wildly inconsistent. As a whole, special teams was in disarray.
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