STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Cornerback Stephon Morris hears the criticism. He knows outsiders look at the secondary as Penn State's weakest link.
He can't forget -- his coach makes sure of that. Every day before practice, secondary coach John Butler reads critical snippets from the media aloud to his squad. He wants them to know they need to fight for respect.
"It's definitely been a motivation factor," Morris said.
He can't forget -- his coach makes sure of that. Every day before practice, secondary coach John Butler reads critical snippets from the media aloud to his squad. He wants them to know they need to fight for respect.
"It's definitely been a motivation factor," Morris said.
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