Take a look at our RB depth chart and then look at theirs. We can’t talk about how many great RBs we have and then be surprised when 5 stars don’t sign up every yearLosing Henderson to OSU is depressing. That kid is an absolute ankle breaker. I thought we had a real chance with him a while ago.
Take a look at our RB depth chart and then look at theirs. We can’t talk about how many great RBs we have and then be surprised when 5 stars don’t sign up every year
Forget about a particular running back...... and at the risk of inciting a "that's what we are up against" ....... OSU has just been recruiting at another level AFTER losing Meyer (which is really kinda' crazy).
Add in their serendipitous assistance from the Transfer Portal, and its really been nuts.
Everyone can have an opinion on how PSU is recruiting (and I think most reasonable folks would say they have been recruiting quite well), but if OSU continues to recruit the way they have since Urby left, they are going to have a HUGE raw talent advantage over ANYONE else in the B10, PSU included.
Of all position areas, RB is the least of PSU's needs. How many can we play?Losing Henderson to OSU is depressing. That kid is an absolute ankle breaker. I thought we had a real chance with him a while ago.
I’d rather have a couple top WRs than a RB. No where is the talent gap larger than WR. OSU has eight top 100 receivers on their roster and we have zero. They have another verbal for 2021
Ordinarily, stud recruits aren't afraid of other studs on the roster at their position.
But our RB depth at the moment is ridiculous, and even if it had no impact on somebody like Henderson, it probably impacts the degree to which the coaching staff invests time and effort into a given recruit. I imagine OSU went all-in on Henderson given their RB needs.
I assumed several months ago that we probably wouldn't land an elite RB this cycle just because of how loaded we already are. I'd assume that we'll be back shopping for an elite back in the 2022 class.
Neither has Justin Fields.someone told me tonight that he’s never even visited their campus .... than can’t be accurate, no???
can you elaborate on this?By the way, sounds like RB recruiting is heating up even with Pryor/Henderson pledging to OSU.
other than Brandon Campbell from Texas, Im not sure which highly rated RBs we are in good shape to land. thanks in advance!!
can you elaborate on this?
other than Brandon Campbell from Texas, Im not sure which highly rated RBs we are in good shape to land. thanks in advance!!
oh , damn .... thanks for the updateWE aren't in any shape with him. He committed to USC over the weekend. Who else we might be in god shape with is a mystery to me.
An interesting offer -- an OT from San Diego, CA, who verballed to Oregon in January
I wouldn't make that big a deal about "the university Penn State." He seems to use that boilerplate on his tweets about other offers, several which also should have been "the XYZ university."
Imagine that. Franklin has outperformed despite claims he is not s good game day coach
Can you provide the link for TOS sir?VIP is open for 24 hours over on TOS. I recommend if you don't have premium, you can get all caught up on recruiting.
OL prospects love Traut
PSU surging for 4* OG Rocco Spindler
5* OT Rucci will go to PSU or Clemson
Top RB targets right now: 4* Donovan Edwards, 4* Corey Kiner
Tengwall pushing for Dont'e Thornton and Rucci among others
We lead for JUCO CB Warren
QB most likely: Veilleux
We lead for 5* Tony Grimes' dad, probably not Tony himself
OSU might run out of room for 4* S Derrick Davis, good for us
Staff not overly excited with regional DE, Armitage/Jeudy most likely
Will take 1 DT, Gilliam most likely followed by Ford
OLB Buddin committing soon, have a chance but behind Mich
VIP is open for 24 hours over on TOS. I recommend if you don't have premium, you can get all caught up on recruiting.
OL prospects love Traut
PSU surging for 4* OG Rocco Spindler
5* OT Rucci will go to PSU or Clemson
Top RB targets right now: 4* Donovan Edwards, 4* Corey Kiner
Tengwall pushing for Dont'e Thornton and Rucci among others
We lead for JUCO CB Warren
QB most likely: Veilleux
We lead for 5* Tony Grimes' dad, probably not Tony himself
OSU might run out of room for 4* S Derrick Davis, good for us
Staff not overly excited with regional DE, Armitage/Jeudy most likely
Will take 1 DT, Gilliam most likely followed by Ford
OLB Buddin committing soon, have a chance but behind Mich
Spindler still likely UM, if not UM, then NDThanks for the run down.
Spindler, a Michigan kid with a Pitt father, surging for Penn State.......would be great, if true, but not getting hopes up on that one.
And no crystal balls for Spindler to PSU, so far.
Spindler still likely UM, if not UM, then ND
QB most likely: Veilleux
3 CBs for Penn State tonight.
For?
It doesn't show me which post you quoted of Tom's.
I took the plunge today at that discount. My contributions to this board will obviously change. Some points I'll add from today since it is open.VIP is open for 24 hours over on TOS. I recommend if you don't have premium, you can get all caught up on recruiting.
OL prospects love Traut
PSU surging for 4* OG Rocco Spindler
5* OT Rucci will go to PSU or Clemson
Top RB targets right now: 4* Donovan Edwards, 4* Corey Kiner
Tengwall pushing for Dont'e Thornton and Rucci among others
We lead for JUCO CB Warren
QB most likely: Veilleux
We lead for 5* Tony Grimes' dad, probably not Tony himself
OSU might run out of room for 4* S Derrick Davis, good for us
Staff not overly excited with regional DE, Armitage/Jeudy most likely
Will take 1 DT, Gilliam most likely followed by Ford
OLB Buddin committing soon, have a chance but behind Mich
Great stuff. ThanksI took the plunge today at that discount. My contributions to this board will obviously change. Some points I'll add from today since it is open.
Wiltfong alluded to it but this OL class could be SPECIAL.
Funny how some dads see it differently. Hated Davis Srs comments. Most likely the guy Dohn was talking about on the pod last week.
Jeudy's comments about the south were not good for us. I think that one will play out though.
Gilliam is probably better in the long run, but hate letting Malone go elsewhere.
Schiano has Rutgers moving. The might get 7 of the top 10 out of Jersey. In play already for the top '22 NJ guys, but unlikely to land them.
Williams comments in SI were plain awful. Recruiting for OU already, but I get the feeling he is a flavor of the week type of kid and that is why dad is taking an active role in trying to transfer proof his recruitment. Dohn kind of alluded to that without saying it.
Reed coming to PSU and Michigan is open for business. If UM loses more than 3 including a loss to OSU it might be curtains on this regime.
Seems like this will be a smaller class (22?).
Been a long time since I've done this, but why not...
My Crystal Ball Is In:
5* OT Rucci, 4* S Reed, 4* WR Prather, 4* S Wheatley, 3* CB Warren
Very Good Chance:
5* OT Leigh, 4* WR Thornton, 4* DL Gilliam, 4* WR Brown, 4* QB Veilleux
In The Battle:
5* CB Grimes, 5* S Davis Jr., 4* CB Johnson, 4* OG Spindler, 4* DE Jeudy, 4* WR Farooq, 4* DE Armitage, 4* DE Harris, 4* OG Burton, 4* CB King, 4* LB Buddin, 4* DT Williams, 4* ATH Brown, 4* RB Daniels, 4* TE Pugh, 4* LB Alleyne, 4* DE Bennett, 3* DT Ford, 3* LB King, 3* CB Cheek 3* ATH Davis Jr., 3* CB Oladokun, 3* S McMillon
Work Left To Do:
5* QB Williams, 4* RB Edwards, 4* DT Malone, 4* DE Langston, 4* TE Bowers, 4* DE Donald, 4* OT Benny, 4* TE Fidone, 4* RB Kiner, 4* DE Goodwine, 4* DE Brown, 4* TE Matavo, 4* LB Colson, 4* LB Karlaftis, 4* LB Penn III, 4* DT Evans, 4* DT Rooks, 4* CB Ortiz, 4* TE Hansen, 4* RB Estime, 4* S Johnson, 3* DT Gillespie, 3* DE Mobley, 3* DE Oyne, 3* RB Newton, 3*ATH Mines, 3* OC Estes, 3* CB Barnes, 3* CB Smith
Have To Get Really Lucky:
5* LB Lewis, 4* QB Nussmeier, 4* DE Story, 4* DT Bradley
Positive stuff about OSU Day and the staff. That it was close to family in OH and PA. Positive stuff on Dabo and their staff. Positive stuff on Smart and UGA. Then mentioned PSU and said, "we've been there so often, we know what the ride is like."Great stuff. Thanks
what did Davis dad say?
Positive stuff about OSU Day and the staff. That it was close to family in OH and PA. Positive stuff on Dabo and their staff. Positive stuff on Smart and UGA. Then mentioned PSU and said, "we've been there so often, we know what the ride is like."
That doesn't sound like an endorsement. Luckily Davis might have missed his spot in OSU's class. I'd rather just beat them out for him.