Aug. 29, 2015
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Defensive coordinator and safeties coach Bob Shoop loves the approach veteran senior Jordan Lucas and sophomore Marcus Allen bring to the secondary from the safety positions.
Lucas, who has started at cornerback in 24 of the last 25 games, moved to safety during the offseason to create more depth at the position. A gifted athlete with corner-like traits, Lucas has found a home in the back of the defense. Allen made his debut in the starting lineup mid-way through the 2014 season after Ryan Keiser was injured, and he hasn't looked back since.
"When you have elite, veteran players lined up around you, like Jordan Lucas, it helps you game grow that much more," Allen said. "As far as being comfortable calling the plays, it just comes natural because it is second nature. I know it like the back of my hand."
In addition to Lucas and Allen, the unit has very good depth with veteran Malik Golden leading a host of young players, which includes returnees Troy Apke and Koa Farmer.
Spend some time with Coach Shoop and the safeties during preseason camp.
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