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Of all the players he’s coached at Penn State, few have ever left as much of an impression on James Franklin quite like Olu Fashanu. Firstly, he excelled on the football field as a standout offensive tackle, earning All-American honors this past season. His numbers were extremely impressive, as he allowed no sacks in 382 pass blocking snaps. The Nittany Lions were lucky to have him back, as he could have left following the 2022 season and been a first-round NFL Draft pick. He decided to stay not only for the hope that Penn State could compete for a championship, but also to finish his degree. …