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James Franklin bringing new energy to Penn State

James Franklin has brought a sense of renewed optimism to Penn State since taking the job on Jan. 11.

James Franklin has brought a sense of renewed optimism to Penn State since taking the job on Jan. 11.

"Right now we are having a lot of fun because the coaches make it that way," said Lucas. "Football was never hard. We still got to play 12 Saturdays, it was always fun, but now it feels like some of that weight is getting lifted off our shoulders. The energy around here is much different."

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