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Penn State's Allen compares his running style to a former Steelers tailback

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Kaytron Allen doesn't like to talk much about himself, doesn't like to share many details about his past or open up much about specifics of his game.

He's not really comfortable doing interviews, which isn't all that unusual for a freshman.

In every sense, therefore, Allen is the kind of football player who just likes to let his play speak for itself.

"I just love playing football," the Penn State running back said during a media availability last week. "It's what I love to do. Every time I get the ball, I just try to make something happen for my team.