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I've seen him listed at 270# or 280#He's BIG!
I'll take him.
Who is PSU first for 2019?
I think with the way things went down with Fields and Parsons, JF is going to stress to the 2019 recruits "TAKE ALL YOUR VISITS"...once you commit, you have to shut it down. It ended up not harming the class, luckily, but when we were trying to build momentum and class unity, to have Parsons and Fields out there as free agents was extremely disruptive.
I'd like to see them grab a quarterback early, but I think we'll see a much slower build up to the next class. Won't be any pressure from JF to commit early.
Who is PSU first for 2019?
I think with the way things went down with Fields and Parsons, JF is going to stress to the 2019 recruits "TAKE ALL YOUR VISITS"...once you commit, you have to shut it down. It ended up not harming the class, luckily, but when we were trying to build momentum and class unity, to have Parsons and Fields out there as free agents was extremely disruptive.
I'd like to see them grab a quarterback early, but I think we'll see a much slower build up to the next class. Won't be any pressure from JF to commit early.
That said I would guess Wallace or Hawkins. Or EllisValid points ... will be interesting to see how this class unfolds and how quickly recruits jump on board or take their time.
I think with the way things went down with Fields and Parsons, JF is going to stress to the 2019 recruits "TAKE ALL YOUR VISITS"...once you commit, you have to shut it down. It ended up not harming the class, luckily, but when we were trying to build momentum and class unity, to have Parsons and Fields out there as free agents was extremely disruptive.
I'd like to see them grab a quarterback early, but I think we'll see a much slower build up to the next class. Won't be any pressure from JF to commit early.
Yes, great point. The PSU program does not need to BUILD momentum, it HAS momentum.
Nicer weather compared to December or January, that is a great benefit for us.One other big change is now these recruits can take official visits during the spring. Very helpful rule for PSU, imo. No reason for recruits to hold out for the fall to wait to be able to take their official visits.
Official Visits Can Be Made April-June
Prospects can now take official visits during their junior year. The visit must occur between April and June.
Pros: Cannot afford to take long trips? This remedies that and also accelerates the process for kids and programs. Prospects will get an in-depth look at programs, and will not need to spend their own money to jet set around the country. It gives the players a longer recruiting window to make a more informed decision, and cuts down on programs asking coaches/handlers to load up a van to get kids to campus on a weekend. Schools will learn more about a player and his fit into its program.
#25 Overall on the Rivals Top 100, Michigan OT who mentions PSU first here. Isn't in communication with Michigan. That staff has a habit of dropping the ball: mail screwups, name screwups, thanking kids for visits they didn't make, etc.
Dobbs visited PSU in late July and said "I think Penn State would be a great fit for me. It truly is a great place to be." He'll be back for a game this fall.
Rivals released their first numerical Rivals100 for the 2019 class and it features a healthy number of Michigan targets. Belleville OT Devontae Dobbs (#25 overall) narrowly edged recently offered East Kentwood OT Logan Brown (#28) for top prospect in the state.
Speaking of which, the song remains the same when it comes to Dobbs. He told TMI's Josh Newkirk that he's not currently in contact with the coaches:
“Lately I’ve been talking to Penn State, Michigan State, Ohio State, Auburn, Alabama, and Georgia,” Dobbs said.
One prominent school missing from Dobbs’ list is Michigan, as he explains his interest in the Wolverines is trending in the wrong direction.
“If they show interest then I’ll show interest back,” Dobbs said. “I’ll still consider them, but right now at the moment there is no communication between us.”
Love your picture of the " Daytona Coupe". When I was 12 I wrote Carroll Shelby and he sent me a photo of both himself (autographed) and the Daytona Coupe.....still have it.Fitz raved about him on podcast today. Said he almost expects him to take the Fields like trajectory ... tall/big/fast with a strong arm ... believe he ran a 4.5 40... has camped twice at PSU already so PSU seems in early and the kid really likes PSU
Love your picture of the " Daytona Coupe". When I was 12 I wrote Carroll Shelby and he sent me a photo of both himself (autographed) and the Daytona Coupe.....still have it.
Bob Holbert ? Is that correct ? It was the golden age of sports car racing. I , along with 4 other PSU classmates, were at the 500 when Dave MacDonald was killed.Thank You... It's my uncle on the far right that drove the Shelby Cobra's with fellow driver Dave MacDonald...
Bob Holbert ? Is that correct ? It was the golden age of sports car racing. I , along with 4 other PSU classmates, were at the 500 when Dave MacDonald was killed.
You are correct... [/QUOTE
I attended several races where Bob was a participant. More important , do you receive the family discount on your Porsche buys ?
Didn't Holbert have a Porsche dealership in the Philly suburbs? Montco maybe?You are correct...
Yes he did Located in Warrington It is now run by his sonDidn't Holbert have a Porsche dealership in the Philly suburbs? Montco maybe?
Didn't Holbert have a Porsche dealership in the Philly suburbs? Montco maybe?
Yes he did Located in Warrington It is now run by his son
Seems right that a local lad would be the first to commit.
Soon....
State High’s Keaton Ellis updates Penn State recruitment, scholarship offer
By Josh Moyer
August 14, 2017 7:25 PM
State College junior Keaton Ellis is one of the most electric athletes in the county — the 6-foot two-way player runs a 4.39-second 40 — and received a scholarship offer from Penn State about two months ago to play football.
Ellis is the first State College player to receive an offer since 2010, when four-star wideout Alex Kenney committed to the Nittany Lions.
We recently caught up with Ellis to discuss Penn State, his recruitment and his favorite position. Take a look:
Q: You wear a lot of hats with the Little Lions. Colleges are mostly recruiting you at defensive back, but your coach also wants to get the ball in your hands more on offense. So let me ask you: What exactly is your favorite position to play?
A: DB. I’m good at DB. I’m good at wideout, too, but preference? I’d say DB, but I love to play any position. ... I love the challenge. Every play, it’s tough because you have to react, and I love reacting. Wideout, yeah, you know the route; you know what to do, and you do it. But, DB, you have to react to the other person — and it’s fun for me. And I really enjoy it.
Q: You have three scholarship offers already from Penn State, Buffalo and Syracuse. Can you update us a little bit on where your recruitment stands, and maybe what’s been new with the hometown school here?
A: So, right now, it’s kind of (quieted) because it’s a dead period right now, so I haven’t really gotten in contact with any coaches. But I’m hoping to take a visit up there soon with me and my family and the coaches — just to make sure all the boxes are checked off and to get a connection with the coaching staff and build a relationship there.
Q: When we first talked, shortly after you earned that Penn State scholarship, you called it “a dream come true.” Obviously, you’ve still got plenty of time here, but I’ve got to ask: Why not commit right away? Is there anything you need to see first?
A: At this point, I want to make the right decision. So I feel like if I don’t look at a certain thing, I won’t know what’s there. So I’m still trying to keep my options open. But I got a great opportunity here at Penn State, and I’m really excited about that. And I want to explore that, too.
Q: What is it about Penn State, specifically, that has your interest?
A: It’s a family program. I love the culture there; I love the culture there. I feel at home, obviously. I love it up there.
Q: So, ideally, when would you like to commit to a school? Is that something you’d like to wait to do until late your senior year, or is this something that could be on its way?
A: I’m still thinking about it. But soon. I’m not trying to take too long of a time with this process. Before, or maybe after, the season.
Q: So you’re not a guy who’s going to wait until National Signing Day then?
A: (laughs) Nah, no. But it should be coming soon. So, yeah, I’m excited.
Agree; it's an interesting thing to watch. Even in Joe's best days, PSU did not seem to get many high-end Defensive Backs, certainly guys who were solid and could hit hard, but not many NFL prospects.The talent we are accumulating on the back end of the defense is just scary. It's truly going to be a no fly zone.
It's probobly not a coincidence that Alabama gets a good bit or their class to verbal later, towards signing dayI think with the way things went down with Fields and Parsons, JF is going to stress to the 2019 recruits "TAKE ALL YOUR VISITS"...once you commit, you have to shut it down. It ended up not harming the class, luckily, but when we were trying to build momentum and class unity, to have Parsons and Fields out there as free agents was extremely disruptive.
I'd like to see them grab a quarterback early, but I think we'll see a much slower build up to the next class. Won't be any pressure from JF to commit early.