I'm currently reading a book about the Florida Gators football history, and I came upon an interesting tidbit from the 1962 Gator Bowl played between Florida and PSU. In that game, PSU was 9-1 and heavily favored. Florida actually wore helmets that had the Confederate Battle Flag on them because they were playing a Northern school. Unfortunately, they upset PSU 17-7. The only photo that I could download is attached.

Break out the ole crystal ball, dust it off, polish it up, and then tell us what you see c. mid October????

WHO ( which five kids) will be on the tips of our collective tongues at that point in time?

To me I think I can almost make out - from the jumble of names -

DAllar
CCousins
DDS
KalebArtis
and a break out receiver I cant quite make out........to be named later.

His size, & vision reminds me a-lot of a young Marcus Allen

I read Ohiiio State rc'vd a verbal this week from an SJP DL. What seems to be the problem with PSU recruiting their players? This was a problem even before NIL. Wasn't a former SJP coach on the PSU staff recently as an advisor? Puzzling to me.

Penn State has made the Top 10 for Class of 2026, Winslow Township (NJ) athlete Nyqir Helton. This is one PSU could win if they push, as Bill Belton is the program's head coach.

Not trying to rattle any cages with another false alarm, just sharing what I saw.

On Twitter Taz Williams just started following Pony Sports DTX NIL Collective, which is SMUs collective on July 5. I would say this is notable. Yet same day a CB for Taz to PSU was entered.

Don't shoot the messenger. I'm not saying we are losing Taz but this can be concerning.

Recruiting in the NIL era is absolutely crazy and certainly does NOT favor Penn St.

Shane Beamer today put out a tweet saying he just got off the phone with a prospect who will be committing to them. In his tweet it shows Alshon Jeffery in an Eagles Uniform which some SCarolina fans think is a hint at a PA WR.....Lex Cyrus.

Let me clarify not saying this tweet is 100% Lex, but it certainly could be.

Can't post the tweet from my device but you can go to Shane Beamers twitter and probably see it.

IMO T.A. has shown great ability to get the most out of his players/use them in ways that highlight their talents/motive them to play above what their "talent " would seem to be. But most of all, he can compete with anybody.

His coaching style seems to take the focus off himself, and puts in on the team. And I think that will come to light in our Big Games. We will play sound D, make fewer mistakes, and keep us in the games against the "Big Boys."

There will be some expected growing pains in Sept, and Oct, but by November it will be clear we are a more confident team on D. This will in turn help DA and the O learn how to rally in tough games, and, hopefully, discover the so far elusive "explosiveness" that has held us back when it counts the most.

With a little luck, we make it to the playoffs in 2024.

My greatest concern is Coach burning himself out. He's one intense man! But not having the burdens a HC must shoulder should let him focus on being one of the best DCs in the Land.

Off you get a chance, read the Declaration of Independence. No better document has ever been written IMHO.

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Declaration-of-Independence/Text-of-the-Declaration-of-Independence

Good or bad??

Who and when do ya think will be are next commitment?

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I started my day yesterday by baking over 160 American pizzas at my buddies joint.

I woke up today wanting a certain firework. You know the best firework ever... the one that has a tube and parachutes float down. I will be crushing everyone to grab those suckers out of the sky. Women and children be damned.

So.. what is your favorite firework?

1. The wire
2. Game of Thrones
3. Breaking bad
4. The Sopranos
5. Bosch

I know we've been saying this one for a while now, but it's finally official.

It is about Seton Hill college (Pittsburgh area) Defensive Coordinator, Kevin May and his version of the "flex" defense. Div II school.

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At 6'3", 215 lbs., pretty athletic, and what looks like MAYBE 4.4 speed... The obvious would be Linebacker like his pop... BUT, what about WR? or Safety? Seems like the there are lots of ways he could go... but I'm not sure DE/TE would be the best options... Thoughts?

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