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Giger: Clifford, Franklin earn redemption and respect after two tough years

PASADENA, Calif. -- For many Penn State fans, Sean Clifford's legacy was already set in stone. He is what he is -- warts and all -- and there have been a lot of strong feelings about the quarterback because he's just been around so damned long.

But in all fairness to Clifford, we need to re-evaluate his legacy, both in the present and for the future.

Clifford went 11-2 his first year as the starter and won a New Year's Six bowl game against Memphis in the Cotton Bowl. The Nittany Lions finished No.