Seattle Seahawks fullback Michael Robinson, a former offensive star at Penn State, held back tears while talking about what's happening at his alma mater.

Robinson spoke in front of his locker before Seahawks practice on Wednesday. He started by offering up thoughts for the families involved.

He later called it a "sad day to be a Penn Stater," and said he didn't feel Paterno needed to announce his retirement.

Robinson played for the Nittany Lions from 2002-05 and was the Big Ten offensive player of the year as a senior.