A teammates view:
"I think he's very underappreciated," said tight end Brenton Strange, who caught a touchdown on Clifford's record-setting pass. "We know what he brings to our team, how he runs our team, being a leader. There's a lot of behind-the-scenes stuff that a regular spectator wouldn't understand. I'm very thankful to play with Cliff."
Cliff on Cliff:
"Did I have some bad days? Yeah, for sure," Clifford said. "But at the same time, I know I’ve given this program everything I’ve got, laid my guts on the line for this place, and I love everything about Penn State. And it’s going to be sad to leave. But at the same time, ... I think myself and the Penn State community is definitely ready to see someone new."
Franklin on Cliff:
"I think you guys know the amount of respect I have for Sean," Franklin said. "He's been here a long time. He's done it the right way. He represents the program with class. ... So, I'm happy for him and I'm proud of him."
Cliff waxing philosophical:
"Somebody not liking me or not liking a throw or a boo here or there, realistically it’s fine because for me I’m just so content," he said. "I enjoy every day. I love being myself and being able to have the experiences I do. I can’t ever be mad about my situation."
Above quotes courtesy of Mark Wogenrich writing for All Penn State On FanNation.
Personally, I'm looking forward to the future with Allar and pulling for him to lead us to the promised land! I'll also miss Cliff and wish him success in his future endeavors. I sincerely hope Allar represents PSU as well as Cliff has, both on & off the field.
Clifford’s last time playing football will be in PSU’s Bowl Game. Good kid, and AVERAGE college QB. He will be fine after he hangs up the cleats.
What his teammates and coaches say about him speaks more to the maturity and may I say 'professionalism' of the people taking then it does about him, or any other player for that matter.
It is what I expect from a team player and a PSU player.
What his teammates and coaches say about him speaks more to the maturity and may I say 'professionalism' of the people taking then it does about him, or any other player for that matter.
It is what I expect from a team player and a PSU player.
Respectible people don't lie about what they think of others, they usually would just not comment or give vague answers. They wouldn't blow sunshine up someone's butt just because they are on the team. I've seen that from other teams, and I've seen it on our team. No one was talking about Morelli like this, or Hackenberg if I recall. They didn't call those guys leaders.
