Impact Play: Little Big Man

Matthew O’Haren-USA TODAY SportsWith 1:51 to play, facing a 3rd and 3 needing one more first down to ice the game, Penn State went to their best offensive player. While the manner with which the Lions got the ball in KJ Hamler’s hands was unexpected, we should not be surprised that it was Hamler that got the call on the pivotal play.

After the game coach James Franklin referred to Hamler, who is listed generously at 5-foot-9 and 176 pounds, as a power back. He looked the part during the play that we will be featuring this week.

Before we get into the play, please raise your hand if you were outraged or perplexed last season when Penn State chose to run that ball on its final play against Ohio…