UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Jason Cabinda has progressed in a lot of ways since he got to Penn State in 2014, but his biggest gain might have been a loss.
Cabinda, a linebacker who is preparing for his senior season, has shed 15 or so pounds since cresting at 252 as a sophomore, and said after the Nittany Lions’ practice Wednesday that the difference shows in his play.
“I’m feeling fast,” Cabinda said. “It’s been going well. I really love the way I’ve been playing.”
Although Cabinda said he “didn’t really feel good carrying 250,” coach James Franklin noted that he’s not the only player who emphasized bulking up when he entered college.