Diceman99 Spreadsheet of Penn State eligibility/recruiting spreadsheet

[JUBAN]

Attn: Diceman99 and El-Jefe.....I noticed the posting above hasn't changed since Oct 14. Are the individuals still our primary targets, and are they still projected at the listed weights? For example: Is T.Law going to be looked at at 133 or 141? Is he going up an extra weight because Zain still has multiple years avail?
For Diceman99: Are you confident with these projections? Are there any new entries? And lastly, any thoughts on Mark Hall?
Thanks in advance.
This post was edited on 3/1 9:40 PM by JUBAN

 

[Tom McAndrew]

a few things ...


diceman or el-jefe can answer for themselves, but these are my thoughts.

1. I think you're confusing when Tim linked diceman's document, and when it was last updated. diceman's linked document is constantly being updated by diceman. I believe the last update was this evening (look for the update info on the bottom of the linked doc).
2. I don't think diceman ever claimed any type of correlation between the targets listed on the document and PSU's top recruiting targets. diceman looks at areas of need, and then lists prospects that PSU is rumored to be interested in, or more frequently the top prospects in PA and surrounding states that are at weights that PSU might be seeking a recruit.
3. I'll refrain from addressing any of your other questions, as the above #2 should give you a good sense of what I believe the response would be from diceman or el-jefe.

Tom

 

[dicemen99]

Tom is correct - the kids listed under the recruiting section of the document are merely MY identification of top prospects in PA and surrounding states and/or kids that have been linked publicly with PSU in terms of recruiting. No idea of whether PSU is actually recruiting any of these kids beyond what is available to the boards. As far as weights listed currently - they are a real shot in the dark for most kids.

My thoughts on Mark Hall? Although he is a top, top talent and will be recruited heavily by Cael & Co., I don't think we get him. I've outlined my thoughts on 165/174/184 and feel like we are going to be set very well there as Nolf & Nickal grow and if Rasheed stays healthy, plus Manville/Hammond. I don't ever see Hall as a 197 unless there is a growth spurt coming - not with his current height/build. That will not stop PSU from pulling out all stops for the kid, but it is a two way street and everything from Hall's career just says to me that they will look for the right situation for the kid - a situation without any uncertainty and I don't think that jives with the PSU situation OR Cael's method of recruiting. I could be way off base on that, but that's the vibe I get when reading the tea leaves.

 

[El-Jefe]

I can't open Google Docs (I use a work computer, am blocked), so no idea what that says.

Triston Law told his local paper a few months ago that he expects to go 141/149 at Penn State.

What we know about Hall's recruitment: we've contacted him. He's friends with Metcalf (same hometown in Michigan) and has been to Iowa. He's very familiar with the Goofer program. He's down to a "final 6."

Pure guess, and I don't know which are his 6 schools: I'd rate those 3 programs as the most likely. Arizona State a darkhorse. Pokes and Tanning Bed U. long-shots. Goofers probably the favorite.

 

[JUBAN]

Diceman99, El-Jefe, and Tom: Thanks for the responses. Upfront, I wasn't implying that Diceman99 was providing an "absolute" listing.....my wording was probably inadequate. But, the responses certainly provided the feedback I was looking for. So thank you to all of you.
For Tom: Is there an email address and/or phone number where I can contact you at? I am a 67 year old from Philly who, as a kid, kept a "scrapbook" of Philly happenings....lots of old clippings that I think you might get a kick out of reading/looking at. I get the vague idea you might have some links to that area too, but could be wrong....