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2018 Recruiting Thread

LionJim said:
Generally speaking, and putting aside any depth-chart issues and needs, which would be the easier position for a freshman to contribute immediately, DE or LB?
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I would think DE, given what we have seen over the years at PSU and the relative complexity of LB reads and assignments. But DE may not be the best position to fully take advantage of all of Parson’s athleticism. LB is also a much bigger position of need. Parsons would certainly be an offensive player of some potential.
It’s good that he is enrolling early along with Luketa and maybe Tarburton.
 
Going to be some fun parent interviews from the stands in the future.

Hawkins is a star in my hometown Cincy OH and his dad was a well respected player at Univ Cincy and the Bengals. Also has some good voice pipes and did radio and tv.

Culpeppers mom and dad were on Survivor twice. Dad wasn't a star but played in NFL a long time as well.

Imagine they will be go to's for interviews! Fun times ahead. Congrats to all recruits and PSU staff.
 
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LionJim said:
Generally speaking, and putting aside any depth-chart issues and needs, which would be the easier position for a freshman to contribute immediately, DE or LB?
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Physical strength seems more important at DL, whereas knowing the defense, assignments and formations seems more for a LB. But I'm still hoping MP can contribute at LB next fall....
 
royboy said:
Not to be sacrilegious, but this class even has a Biblical feel.

Several books of the Bible are represented -- Daniel, Judge(s), Isaiah, and Micah.
And now, the unexpected appearance of a young man from Nazareth.
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PSUoh90 said:
That's what I'm thinking. I've seen a few highlights and 4.5 sounds more in the ball park.
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This is from OnwardState.

At 5-foot-11, 165 pounds, Dotson adds a different dimension to the Nittany Lions with his breakaway speed and shifty running ability. He already runs a 4.46 40-yard dash and is quite versatile on the field, two strengths that will fit in with Penn State’s explosive offense that coordinator Ricky Rahne will inherit. Although Dotson is listed as a wide receiver, he also takes handoffs out of the backfield, returns kicks, and displays a strong arm as a dual-threat wildcat quarterback.
 
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KnightSlayer said:
This is from OnwardState.

At 5-foot-11, 165 pounds, Dotson adds a different dimension to the Nittany Lions with his breakaway speed and shifty running ability. He already runs a 4.46 40-yard dash and is quite versatile on the field, two strengths that will fit in with Penn State’s explosive offense that coordinator Ricky Rahne will inherit. Although Dotson is listed as a wide receiver, he also takes handoffs out of the backfield, returns kicks, and displays a strong arm as a dual-threat wildcat quarterback.
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Is he a candidate for the Lion position?
 
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KnightSlayer said:
This is from OnwardState.

At 5-foot-11, 165 pounds, Dotson adds a different dimension to the Nittany Lions with his breakaway speed and shifty running ability. He already runs a 4.46 40-yard dash and is quite versatile on the field, two strengths that will fit in with Penn State’s explosive offense that coordinator Ricky Rahne will inherit. Although Dotson is listed as a wide receiver, he also takes handoffs out of the backfield, returns kicks, and displays a strong arm as a dual-threat wildcat quarterback.
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Wildcat QB?! The possibilities are endless haha...

I know Shorter mentioned wayyy back how he was super excited to play with Dotson. On top of that we add George whose film looks terrific. Looking like an unbelievable set of offensive players who complement each other super well.
 
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PSUoh90 said:
Surprised to see his 40 listed at 4.73 (espn).
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I've seen him play both live and on TV. I find that time hard to believe. He makes lots of people miss, in tight spots.
Dez Boykin from Saquon's Alma mater, was timed at 4,23 at Penn State's 7 on 7. Dotson is in that ballpark, with better wiggle.
 
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EPC FAN said:
I've seen him play both live and on TV. I find that time hard to believe. He makes lots of people miss, in tight spots.
Dez Boykin from Saquon's Alma mater, was timed at 4,23 at Penn State's 7 on 7. Dotson is in that ballpark, with better wiggle.
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Talk about fast and quick, Ricky Slade's highlights are up there with any tapes I've seen.
 
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Judge Culpepper has a football pedigree and a motor. Never gives up on the play. Check out some of his blocks as TE. Crunch. Pretty good receiver too. The dude is big already and very mobile. With a couple of years in the weight room this guy could be a force on the DL.
 
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Difference in recruiting philosophy. Franklin loves the early signing day. Meyer hates it, he can't offer kids at the last minute and flip them.

  • Meyer has had to tell players that he wasn't sure if he had a scholarship for them yet because he doesn't know which players will leave for the NFL yet. As a result, some players have held to tell Meyer that they are signing with other schools because those schools told those prospects they would pull their offers if they didn't sign.
  • The positive of the Early Signing Period is that the coaches don't have to continue "babysitting" recruits who are already committed; they're signed now. The negative is that it rushes the process.
  • On landing late-developing Ohio kids late in the recruiting process in the past: "Those kids won't be available. They're signed."
  • "You're squeezing a recruiting process into a small time frame."
  • Meyer was "dead-set against" the Early Signing Period
 
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Judge Smails said:
Difference in recruiting philosophy. Franklin loves the early signing day. Meyer hates it, he can't offer kids at the last minute and flip them.

  • Meyer has had to tell players that he wasn't sure if he had a scholarship for them yet because he doesn't know which players will leave for the NFL yet. As a result, some players have held to tell Meyer that they are signing with other schools because those schools told those prospects they would pull their offers if they didn't sign.
  • The positive of the Early Signing Period is that the coaches don't have to continue "babysitting" recruits who are already committed; they're signed now. The negative is that it rushes the process.
  • On landing late-developing Ohio kids late in the recruiting process in the past: "Those kids won't be available. They're signed."
  • "You're squeezing a recruiting process into a small time frame."
  • Meyer was "dead-set against" the Early Signing Period
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Saban feels the same, isn't brimming over with enthusiasm about the early signing period.
 
mn78psu83 said:
Judge Culpepper has a football pedigree and a motor. Never gives up on the play. Check out some of his blocks as TE. Crunch. Pretty good receiver too. The dude is big already and very mobile. With a couple of years in the weight room this guy could be a force on the DL.
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Come on. You know that tight ends don’t block.

:eek:
 
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Judge Smails said:
Difference in recruiting philosophy. Franklin loves the early signing day. Meyer hates it, he can't offer kids at the last minute and flip them.

  • Meyer has had to tell players that he wasn't sure if he had a scholarship for them yet because he doesn't know which players will leave for the NFL yet. As a result, some players have held to tell Meyer that they are signing with other schools because those schools told those prospects they would pull their offers if they didn't sign.
  • The positive of the Early Signing Period is that the coaches don't have to continue "babysitting" recruits who are already committed; they're signed now. The negative is that it rushes the process.
  • On landing late-developing Ohio kids late in the recruiting process in the past: "Those kids won't be available. They're signed."
  • "You're squeezing a recruiting process into a small time frame."
  • Meyer was "dead-set against" the Early Signing Period
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Yeah, the guys on ESPNU Radio this morning (Zarzour/McElroy) were also against it, but for superficial reasons. Say recruits can't enjoy the moment as much because of the holidays and that it impedes bowl prep. Whatever. This is best for teams and kids especially since 90% of recruits have already pledged to a school by this point; kids can't be 'slow-played' by known processors like Meyer and Saban - if the school won't accept your LOI in December, maybe take that as a hint that your place in the class isn't secure; and as you've noted, staffs can work on their few remaining targets without having to worry about kids flipping or having someone in their ear about a school for another six weeks. I love the early signing period.
 
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Judge Smails said:
On landing late-developing Ohio kids late in the recruiting process in the past: "Those kids won't be available. They're signed."
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Untrue. They just flipped one in their backyard. Perhaps now they can't chase other, higher regarded, prospects and attempt to sway them late in the process while stringing a kid along.
 
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Do you guys see Tarburton staying at MLB (vs. growing into a DE since he is 240 already at 6'4'') and Luketa at OLB?
 
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