2018 Recruiting Thread

[TheGLOV]

Maryland commit Noah Boykin still on board, but looking around

 

[TheGLOV]

DE target Tyler Friday singles out Ohio State
The Buckeyes have a trio of elite DE targets and one of them, Tyler Friday, singles out Ohio State. Could a decision come soon?

 

[mrtailgate]

DE target Tyler Friday singles out Ohio State
The Buckeyes have a trio of elite DE targets and one of them, Tyler Friday, singles out Ohio State. Could a decision come soon?

I'd prefer Smith but just give me either Smith or Oweh and it's all good.

 

[Lion8286]

Enis segment starts around the 6 minute mark.

http://wjactv.com/sports/penn-state/return-to-the-valley-of-the-sun

 

[Judge Smails]

 

[Lion8286]

 

[Obliviax]

Here's my take on Oweh.

Parsons either doesn't know where Oweh is going, knows he going to tOSU or knows he's going to PSU.

If he's going to tOSU, Parsons wouldn't be tweeting. If he doesn't know, I think he'd tweet differently. By that, I mean he wouldn't be working Oweh on social media. So it seems to me that Parsons knows and Oweh is going to PSU. We'll see.

 

[Ranger Dan]

Parsons either doesn't know where Oweh is going, knows he going to tOSU or knows he's going to PSU.

I guess you have all of the options covered...

 

[Judge Smails]

 

[NittanyOpp]

Tyreke Smith already told team he committed to of his decision over 3 weeks ago but did not sign. Said he's good to go on that team. Think that may favor us with the way Urb has been trying to sell Larry Johnson though it may be for Oweh and Friday.

 

[GregInPitt]

Anyone else read the article that said the Smith has committed and told the coach that he committed to, but not the 4 or his 5 finalists that he did not commit to? Together with Parsons tweet that PSU already has one of the two DE's (Oweh and Smith), could this add up??

 

[NittanyOpp]

 

[NittanyOpp]

Anyone else read the article that said the Smith has committed and told the coach that he committed to, but not the 4 or his 5 finalists that he did not commit to? Together with Parsons tweet that PSU already has one of the two DE's (Oweh and Smith), could this add up??

Yes I would think so unless Oweh did the same. Oweh always seemed more likely to commit so if we get both Urb's head will explode.

 

[NittanyOpp]

Smith's comments about PSU also suggest PSU.

 

[Rip_E_2_Joe_PA]

It would be great to get both Reke Havoc and Oweh, Oweh far beyond the field of play on Saturdays. Both these guys are great students with family behind them. I think both of them would become outstanding PSU ambassadors. If one or both go to the Dark side..... well, I would still wish them well, except for one game a year.

 

[NittanyOpp]

 

[NittanyOpp]

Again, PSU with best remarks from Tyreke but at end said the school he picked was not because of OV, only thing to me leaving any doubt. He did make a point to say he's not technically from Ohio and people don't get that when predicting where he will go. Would think USC if off the grid. Academics seem high on his list as well as faith. Honestly, seems more like a PSU kid to me than Buckeye and yes there is a difference.

 

[wbcincy]

Anyone notice we have 7 recruits whose first name starts with 'J' and all are different? Justin, Juice, Judge, Jahan, Jake, Jordan and Jesse. Seems like we need an 8th: Jayson.

 

[royboy]

Anyone notice we have 7 recruits whose first name starts with 'J' and all are different? Justin, Juice, Judge, Jahan, Jake, Jordan and Jesse. Seems like we need an 8th: Jayson.

You can blame Coach James Franklin for this "J" bias.

 

[TheGLOV]

 

[dube32]

is psu recruiting any rb?

 

[PSUQBKeeper]

is psu recruiting any rb?

besides Ricky Slade?

 

[dube32]

besides Ricky Slade?

yes. are we looking at ingram down in texas

 

[psuro]

You can blame Coach James Franklin for this "J" bias.

Started with Joe back in '66.

 

[Judge Smails]

Greg Biggins with the CB yesterday for Oweh to Penn State. He covers the West Coast but he's at the UA game. Good sign, you would think.

After Smith canceled Franklin's in home visit and didn't reschedule it, I would be shocked if he picked Penn State. I guess stranger things have happened.

 

[Rip_E_2_Joe_PA]

Greg Biggins with the CB yesterday for Oweh to Penn State. He covers the West Coast but he's at the UA game. Good sign, you would think.

After Smith canceled Franklin's in home visit and didn't reschedule it, I would be shocked if he picked Penn State. I guess stranger things have happened.

Stranger things have surely happened, but the Identical thing has actually happened in recruiting over the years. Many recruits have cancelled their last visits with a coach and staff that they feel they are most comfortable and compatible, They then visit other coaches and staffs to compare one last time to the leader. Sometimes they defect and other times they do not.

A highy regarded WR from Lancaster PA from a long time ago, Corey Jones, comes to mind, last season a DB from Maryland comes to mind. Most prognosticators thought Jones as going to ND and with Tariq Castro-Fields many predicted he would sign with Maryland. We know what happened with these two recruits. Of course, many times the opposite occurs. Time will tell and no prognosticator really knows what is in a kids head. Sometimes their parents are even surprised when they choose.

 

[eidolon21]

There is a lot of talk on managing 'Ships' and I think JF is doing an amazing job in that area. After the 4 Jan announcements (and PSU hopefully getting good news) would it be wise (or even possible) to have a 'Ship' in hand for that late 4/5 star player surprise?

 

[Cosmos]

It would be great to get both Reke Havoc and Oweh, Oweh far beyond the field of play on Saturdays. Both these guys are great students with family behind them. I think both of them would become outstanding PSU ambassadors. If one or both go to the Dark side..... well, I would still wish them well, except for one game a year.

I see what you did with the word play on Smith, Rip. And I like!!

 

[T J]

I see what you did with the word play on Smith, Rip. And I like!!

And "Oweh far beyond..."

Good word play indeed by Rip.

 

[Roethlisberge]

And "Oweh far beyond..."

Good word play indeed by Rip.

http://www.pennlive.com/pennstatefo...ns_harrisburg_high.html#incart_river_home_pop

Micah ankle sprain in basketball game. See link

 

[T J]

http://www.PennLive.com/pennstatefootball/index.ssf/2017/12/micah_parsons_harrisburg_high.html#incart_river_home_pop

Micah ankle sprain in basketball game. See link

Not sure who that was meant for Roethlisberge, but it probably bears repeating for some folks who didn't see it, so thanks.

Micah seems to be doing well. He left for the Army AA game practices today. He expects to play in that game.

 

[Judge Smails]

2 more CBs for Oweh to Penn State today, including from Ohio State recruiting writer Andrew Ellis.

 

[PSUcup1]

2 more CBs for Oweh to Penn State today, including from Ohio State recruiting writer Andrew Ellis.

Nice

 

[stater02]

I admittedly have no special info, just a feeling: We land both Smith and Oweh. Enis too. I’m unsure on Walker.

 

[TheGLOV]

We really do need Walker!!

 

[TheGLOV]

I'd like to have Oweh, Enis, Walker and Tyler Friday if possible.

Smith would be an added luxury!!

 

[GregInPitt]

I'd like to have Oweh, Enis, Walker and Tyler Friday if possible.

Smith would be an added luxury!!

But there may not be 5 openings. Who knows... Maybe only 2 more... CJF will come clean on it all by noon on 2/7 !!

If CJF can make it work, hope he doesn't have to turn away any of those 5 - Oweh, Smith, Enis, Walker and Friday.

 

[TheGLOV]

<img alt="Tyreke Smith" class="left" height="50" src="https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/189/315/1_5315189.jpg" width="50" />
Tyreke Smith WDE / 6-3 / 260 0.9690 View all
12/31/17 1:42PM

<img alt="Ohio State" height="50" src="https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/286/682/1_4682286.png" width="50" /> OHST

<img alt="Brian Dohn" src="https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Avatars/0/1_0.jpg" /> Brian DohnNational Recruiting Analyst
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  <img alt="Jayson Oweh" class="left" height="50" src="https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/617/314/1_5314617.jpg" width="50" />
  Jayson Oweh SDE / 6-5 / 236 0.9514 View all
  12/31/17 12:42PM
  
  
  <img alt="Penn State" height="50" src="https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/328/648/1_4648328.png" width="50" /> PSU
  
  
  
  <img alt="Andrew Ellis" height="50" src="https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/20/696/1_4696020.png" width="50" /> Andrew EllisRecruiting Analyst
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  <img alt="Tyreke Smith" class="left" height="50" src="https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/189/315/1_5315189.jpg" width="50" />
  Tyreke Smith WDE / 6-3 / 260 0.9690 View all
  12/31/17 9:59AM
  
  
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  <img alt="Michael Clark" src="https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Avatars/0/1_0.jpg" /> Michael ClarkRegional Recruiting Analyst
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  <img alt="Jayson Oweh" class="left" height="50" src="https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/617/314/1_5314617.jpg" width="50" />
  Jayson Oweh SDE / 6-5 / 236 0.9514 View all
  12/31/17 8:41AM
  
  
  <img alt="Penn State" height="50" src="https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/328/648/1_4648328.png" width="50" /> PSU
  
  
  
  <img alt="Jesse Johnson" height="50" src="https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/44/272/1_3272044.jpg" width="50" /> Jesse JohnsonVandy247 publisher

Bottom line: Two CB's for each team today.

Nobody really knows what he is going to do at this point.

 

[Connorpozlee]

Smith is not going to Penn State. Hasn’t that already been pretty well established?

 

[ClarkstonMark]

<img alt="Tyreke Smith" class="left" height="50" src="https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/189/315/1_5315189.jpg" width="50" />
Tyreke Smith WDE / 6-3 / 260 0.9690 View all
12/31/17 1:42PM

<img alt="Ohio State" height="50" src="https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/286/682/1_4682286.png" width="50" /> OHST

<img alt="Brian Dohn" src="https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Avatars/0/1_0.jpg" /> Brian DohnNational Recruiting Analyst
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  <img alt="Jayson Oweh" class="left" height="50" src="https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/617/314/1_5314617.jpg" width="50" />
  Jayson Oweh SDE / 6-5 / 236 0.9514 View all
  12/31/17 12:42PM
  
  
  <img alt="Penn State" height="50" src="https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/328/648/1_4648328.png" width="50" /> PSU
  
  
  
  <img alt="Andrew Ellis" height="50" src="https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/20/696/1_4696020.png" width="50" /> Andrew EllisRecruiting Analyst
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  <img alt="Tyreke Smith" class="left" height="50" src="https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/189/315/1_5315189.jpg" width="50" />
  Tyreke Smith WDE / 6-3 / 260 0.9690 View all
  12/31/17 9:59AM
  
  
  <img alt="Ohio State" height="50" src="https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/286/682/1_4682286.png" width="50" /> OHST
  
  
  
  <img alt="Michael Clark" src="https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Avatars/0/1_0.jpg" /> Michael ClarkRegional Recruiting Analyst
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  <img alt="Jayson Oweh" class="left" height="50" src="https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/617/314/1_5314617.jpg" width="50" />
  Jayson Oweh SDE / 6-5 / 236 0.9514 View all
  12/31/17 8:41AM
  
  
  <img alt="Penn State" height="50" src="https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/328/648/1_4648328.png" width="50" /> PSU
  
  
  
  <img alt="Jesse Johnson" height="50" src="https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/44/272/1_3272044.jpg" width="50" /> Jesse JohnsonVandy247 publisher

Bottom line: Two CB's for each team today.

Nobody really knows what he is going to do at this point.

thanks for the bottom line, because wtf was that