Penn State Recruiting 2014

[linebackeru]

Thinking the same thing, hopefully they use that scholly and get Emmanuelle Smith. I must admit I just want it to be signing day already so no need to constantly check whats going on

I think it goes to one of the 2 corners from Vandy, Grant Haley or Amani Oruwariye

 

[Ritzarmy]

Expect Franklin and staff to go after DT Nnadi hard since Holley decommitted.

 

[linebackeru]

Expect Franklin and staff to go after DT Nnadi hard since Holley decommitted.

Nnadi still not likely, they actually visited VT commit Rickey Walker. They are also pushing heavy to try and flip Dravon Henry and Henry is listening. Prince, the 5 star OL from MD is also listening and may visit now as well. They are being very aggressive with prospects and kids committed elsewhere as well.

 

[linebackeru]

Man, Franklin and the staff doing work. Rahne was already in cali, heading to FLA This week. Franklin visited Geseicki yesterday, looks like it went very well, same with Jon Thomas. Marcus Allen, Cabinda and Reeder all had assistants in and all seemed very pleased.

Also appears we may be in on Rutgers commit, 4star WR Saeed Blacknall

 

[thehobocop]

Everything I've seen is saying Blacknall is pretty much as good as ours.

 

[linebackeru]

Everything I've seen is saying Blacknall is pretty much as good as ours.

Rutgers boards are in full meltdown. If he comes back again this weekend, he's a Lion. Also looks like 5 star OL Damien Prince may visit.

 

[linebackeru]

Gesecki reaffirms commit

G ‏@mikegesicki 45m
I'm stayin at Penn State no question where I'll be in June. #WEARE

 

[Ritzarmy]

All this happening in just under 2 weeks of Franklin & Staff hitting the recruiting trails. Just imagine what he could do in a FULL year.

 

[linebackeru]

All this happening in just under 2 weeks of Franklin & Staff hitting the recruiting trails. Just imagine what he could do in a FULL year.

Yeah, we'll have top 10 class EASY next year.

BTW, new commit in, Trace McSorley, dual threat QB/safety, very good athlete who could fill a number of roles, 3 star, all state on both asides of ball. Kids a winner

 

[Ritzarmy]

Beat me to the punch. Looks like a another good fit for the program.

 

[SFNL]

How many spots do we have left?

 

[linebackeru]

How many spots do we have left?

Depends if anyone else is given the "it may be in your best interest to look elsewhere speech, whcih I think Raymond could be a prime candidate.

Right now anywhere from 3-5, probably closer to 5.

 

[Ritzarmy]

How many spots do we have left?

We have 20 committed currently but 5 were EE so I believe we can have 5?

 

[Ritzarmy]

DB Haley flips from Vandy to PSU. He is a 3 star recruit from GA. 5-10, 180

 

[SFNL]

DB Haley flips from Vandy to PSU. He is a 3 star recruit from GA. 5-10, 180

Vincent decommiting probably cleared the way for this I assume.

 

[Ritzarmy]

Vincent decommiting probably cleared the way for this I assume.

I rather have Vincent or Sherfield-believe he would do better at CB then S. However I rather have Haley then a open spot. So now we have Worley 45th best CB and Haley 77th best CB. Losing Vincent the 33rd best CB hurt but now adding CB depth doesn't hurt as bad.

 

[linebackeru]

I rather have Vincent or Sherfield-believe he would do better at CB then S. However I rather have Haley then a open spot. So now we have Worley 45th best CB and Haley 77th best CB. Losing Vincent the 33rd best CB hurt but now adding CB depth doesn't hurt as bad.

I'd prefer Haley, his offer sheet is more impressive.

You don't win with what some schmo who's never coached a game in major college football rates a kid, you win with kids the big boys all want. Haley had Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, Wisky, GA Tech and Arkansas.Vincent had exactly ZERO SEC offers. He's a great kid and fundamentally good, but he's slow and not a tremendous athlete. If his name wasn't Troy Vincent Jr, he'd be ranked lower than he is. Haley has a much higher ceiling and much better speed.

 

[linebackeru]

Vincent decommiting probably cleared the way for this I assume.

Vincent was told it wouldn't be a bad thing to explore other options. He just didn't fit what Shoop wants to do. Too small and too slow.

 

[linebackeru]

As expected, Dontae Raymond no longer part of this class and back with Delaware. I would've been stunned if he were part of this class as he does not fit the mold of what these guys are looking for at all.

 

[Sportster 72]

Rutgers boards are in full meltdown. If he comes back again this weekend, he's a Lion. Also looks like 5 star OL Damien Prince may visit.

Prince's high school HC is Keith Goganious.