Depending on the final settlement of the House vs NCAA case, Nittany Lions coach James Franklin and his staff might be forced to trim the roster. It’s something that Franklin has never experienced in 30 years of coaching. Neither has anyone else. It’s something that has weighed on his mind since last year.

James Franklin cut to the chase after Penn State’s final spring practice on Saturday. He’s looking for help at linebacker. The unit is thin on depth after the departure of Ta’Mere Robinson, who transferred to USC last week,