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Why Penn State QB Tommy Stevens is bothered by ‘injury-prone stigma’

Penn State's Tommy Stevens talks about spring practices after his surgery, and what he needs to do to be a starting quarterback after practice on April 3, 2019. By

Tommy Stevens is bothered by the “injury-prone stigma” that he feels has been attached to his name in the last year. The Penn State quarterback made that known Wednesday night.

“Up until this point last year, I never missed a practice. In high school, I never missed anything. I wouldn’t say durability is an issue,” Stevens said in Holuba Hall after practice. “I’m ready to prove my durability — my worth — so I’m excited.