UPDATED: Sunday - 2:20 PM
I've now spoken with about a dozen prospects about yesterday's game. I'll continue to add quotes and any additional information I learn in this thread throughout the day.
Below are a few notes that I've been able to confirm since last night
- I've confirmed three notable prospects that weren't on the original list.
- 2016 Ath. Khaleke Hudson
- 2017 LB Drew Singleton
- 2017 DT Dalyn Wade-Perry
- Penn State extended two scholarship offers to 2017 LB Nathan Proctor and 2018 LB Teradja Mitchell.
- I was asked not to post on prospects that were committed elsewhere until after the game. Some of those prospects include:
- 2016 QB Brandon McIlwain - South Carolina
- 2016 QB Joshua Jackson - Virginia Tech
- 2016 WR Kobay White - Boston College
- 2016 Ath. Bryce Hall - Virginia
- 2017 DB Exree Loe - Pitt
- I've also confirmed multiple prospects that were originally expected to come, but couldn't make it:
- 2016 DE Cameron Brown
- 2017 DB Devon Hunter
- 2017 DE Donovan Jeter
- 2017 LB Avery Roberts
- Below are a few quotes I've collected since Saturday night.
2016
OL Connor McGovern
"Yesterday was a great atmosphere and I can't wait to become part of it all starting in January. It's always better when you win, but I had a great time. The fan base is phenomenal and it was a lot of fun hanging out with the other commits and meeting a few new prospects.
"We arrived a little later then we expected because of traffic, so I didn't get to talk to the coaches before the game. But after the game, I talked to Coach Rahne for awhile. We talked about my game on Friday and my weight, which is 306 right now. He thought that (weight) was excellent for me coming in January. He also had me meet a few new recruits."
2017
DE Damion Barber
"I talked to Coach Spence and I said I really love this school and I really wanna get my mom up here so I can see what she thinks of the school. I'm (interested) in making a commitment, but I wanna wait until then (mother visits) to make my choice of where I'm going. Other than that, Spence and Pry (were just saying) that they want me to come back up there (for bowl practice)."
QB Sean Clifford
"I got to catch up with all the coaches. I don't get to see them to often, so whenever I can hang out with all of them at once, it's always fun. It was an exciting day for me personally because we picked up another 2017 commit and that makes me not the only one anymore. (laughs) I actually got to see Dylan and he seems like a great guy. I'm really happy to see him join the family."
OL Sam Gerak
"It was nice to get back to Happy Valley. With 107k in the stands and many more back at the tailgates, it makes for a great game day atmosphere. I spoke with Coach Hand about my junior game film and the recruiting process, including the possibility of getting back to campus in early 2016. The recruiting process has been moving much more quickly with some other schools, and I anticipate making a decision in the spring. I also stopped by the Creamery on the way home. Couldn't leave town without a double scoop."
OL Jordan McNair
"The game was great. It was a great atmosphere. The fans were hyped and everyone was just very energetic for the game. It was like you could just feel it. They didn't win, but they still had the support of the fans throughout the whole game. I also met Jordan Williams and Cam Spence, but I already knew Cam since we basically grew up together and I also met a couple 2016 commits there, but I couldn't remember all their names.
"Coach Franklin and Coach Hand met with me and my parents after the game and we talked about the game and how they could've been better at some things they need to work on, specifically the offensive line. (We talked about) how I fit into the program, the academics and we also talked about getting up there again for a bowl practice. But overall, it was great time. My parents and I had fun."
LB Dylan Rivers
"I committed because I fell in love with Penn State the last couple of visits. Coach Franklin and Coach Pry have done a tremendous job recruiting me and I felt like I was leading them on a little too much. After the SDSU visit, my family and I felt like it was the best fit for me, so I decided to commit today"
OL Ryan Solt
"It was just a great experience. I've never been to a white out game before, so the experience was amazing. The fans were outstanding and I had a great time. Wish they could've won, but was very impressed with how Penn State played a solid Michigan team. All in all, I had a really good time."
DE Ethan Wiederkehr
"I had a great visit. The atmosphere of the game was awesome with 107,000 fans. The talk with the coaches was limited because of the game, but when we did talk, it was mainly about the game and what Penn State was looking to do."
DE Jordan Williams
"The atmosphere was unbelievable. I haven't been to a game with that kind of atmosphere yet. I think Penn State has a great program with a great coaching staff. I was able to talk to Coach Pry, Coach Spencer and Coach Franklin and they mainly just wanted to see how I was doing, how my season went and how recruiting was going for me. I really enjoyed everything about my visit to Penn State today."
OL Isaiah Wilson
- On the atmosphere inside Beaver Stadium
"Once again, it was very impressive to be on campus. With a team with so much history, that has been through so much adversity, to still have the support of the fans shows a lot about the tradition of PSU football. The fans were wild and the place was rocking. It's just a great atmosphere to be in."
- On his meeting with the coaches
"The coaches were also talking about the offensive line play. The opportunity for me to get early playing time is a high possibility there."
2018
WR Shaquon Anderson-Butts
"It was great. The coaches were talking to me about how my season went and how school is going. It feels like family up there. The experience is great. I loved the fans. Yesterday was the first time in my life that I singed an autograph, so that really made my day. I love it up there."
QB Kevin Doyle
"I had a great day. It was my first PSU game and I thought the crowd and energy was great.
PSU was in the game until the very end. There were also a lot of recruits that I enjoyed seeing. There seems to be a nice buzz about the direction of the program.
"After the game, I spoke briefly to Coach Rahne. Understandably, all the coaches were very busy with the older recruits. I think PSU’s quarterbacks need to have a strong, accurate arm with a quick release, so I feel like I would fit well with PSU’s offense. I am looking forward to working with Coach Donovan & Rahne at their camps and continuing the process."
QB Phil Jurkovec
"I really had a fun time up at Penn State this weekend. I came up a little late for the game, so I wasn't able to talk to the coaches before the game, but I did talk to Coach Rahne for some time after the game though. He seems like a great coach and he talked about me visiting Penn State this offseason and being able to talk with him and learn everything about the school. I was also able to meet with some of the commits. I just thought that the whole atmosphere was awesome."
LB Matt McElroy
"It was a really great experience at Penn State. I really love the atmosphere and the intensity of the game. It was awesome to be able to be part of the white out and see it firsthand. The coaches were also just telling me that it was great to have me down there. They were saying that they hoped I had a great time at the game."
LB Teradja Mitchell
"The visit was great. I enjoyed it. It was one of the biggest crowds I've ever seen. The coaches were very welcoming. The fans were loud and rowdy. Overall, it's a great football program. I plan on going back sometime soon. The best part of the visit was receiving the offer. It's a blessing to have received a scholarship from such a prestigious school."
DE Micah Parsons
"The atmosphere was great. They played well against a great team and I feel like Pen State is really developing into a great team. I can't wait to go back up there."
LB Bartek Rybka
"Penn State was amazing. It was probably the best game I have been to yet. The coaches are all really down to earth and welcoming. Penn State definitely impressed me way beyond my expectations. I couldn't believe what I saw (with the crowd and the general atmosphere)."
2019
Ath. Devyn Ford
"The visit was good. I had a conversation with Coach Pry and Coach Huff and we talked about the school and how the football program is and how they want their student-athletes to graduate."
I've now spoken with about a dozen prospects about yesterday's game. I'll continue to add quotes and any additional information I learn in this thread throughout the day.
Below are a few notes that I've been able to confirm since last night
- I've confirmed three notable prospects that weren't on the original list.
- 2016 Ath. Khaleke Hudson
- 2017 LB Drew Singleton
- 2017 DT Dalyn Wade-Perry
- Penn State extended two scholarship offers to 2017 LB Nathan Proctor and 2018 LB Teradja Mitchell.
- I was asked not to post on prospects that were committed elsewhere until after the game. Some of those prospects include:
- 2016 QB Brandon McIlwain - South Carolina
- 2016 QB Joshua Jackson - Virginia Tech
- 2016 WR Kobay White - Boston College
- 2016 Ath. Bryce Hall - Virginia
- 2017 DB Exree Loe - Pitt
- I've also confirmed multiple prospects that were originally expected to come, but couldn't make it:
- 2016 DE Cameron Brown
- 2017 DB Devon Hunter
- 2017 DE Donovan Jeter
- 2017 LB Avery Roberts
- Below are a few quotes I've collected since Saturday night.
2016
OL Connor McGovern
"Yesterday was a great atmosphere and I can't wait to become part of it all starting in January. It's always better when you win, but I had a great time. The fan base is phenomenal and it was a lot of fun hanging out with the other commits and meeting a few new prospects.
"We arrived a little later then we expected because of traffic, so I didn't get to talk to the coaches before the game. But after the game, I talked to Coach Rahne for awhile. We talked about my game on Friday and my weight, which is 306 right now. He thought that (weight) was excellent for me coming in January. He also had me meet a few new recruits."
2017
DE Damion Barber
"I talked to Coach Spence and I said I really love this school and I really wanna get my mom up here so I can see what she thinks of the school. I'm (interested) in making a commitment, but I wanna wait until then (mother visits) to make my choice of where I'm going. Other than that, Spence and Pry (were just saying) that they want me to come back up there (for bowl practice)."
QB Sean Clifford
"I got to catch up with all the coaches. I don't get to see them to often, so whenever I can hang out with all of them at once, it's always fun. It was an exciting day for me personally because we picked up another 2017 commit and that makes me not the only one anymore. (laughs) I actually got to see Dylan and he seems like a great guy. I'm really happy to see him join the family."
OL Sam Gerak
"It was nice to get back to Happy Valley. With 107k in the stands and many more back at the tailgates, it makes for a great game day atmosphere. I spoke with Coach Hand about my junior game film and the recruiting process, including the possibility of getting back to campus in early 2016. The recruiting process has been moving much more quickly with some other schools, and I anticipate making a decision in the spring. I also stopped by the Creamery on the way home. Couldn't leave town without a double scoop."
OL Jordan McNair
"The game was great. It was a great atmosphere. The fans were hyped and everyone was just very energetic for the game. It was like you could just feel it. They didn't win, but they still had the support of the fans throughout the whole game. I also met Jordan Williams and Cam Spence, but I already knew Cam since we basically grew up together and I also met a couple 2016 commits there, but I couldn't remember all their names.
"Coach Franklin and Coach Hand met with me and my parents after the game and we talked about the game and how they could've been better at some things they need to work on, specifically the offensive line. (We talked about) how I fit into the program, the academics and we also talked about getting up there again for a bowl practice. But overall, it was great time. My parents and I had fun."
LB Dylan Rivers
"I committed because I fell in love with Penn State the last couple of visits. Coach Franklin and Coach Pry have done a tremendous job recruiting me and I felt like I was leading them on a little too much. After the SDSU visit, my family and I felt like it was the best fit for me, so I decided to commit today"
OL Ryan Solt
"It was just a great experience. I've never been to a white out game before, so the experience was amazing. The fans were outstanding and I had a great time. Wish they could've won, but was very impressed with how Penn State played a solid Michigan team. All in all, I had a really good time."
DE Ethan Wiederkehr
"I had a great visit. The atmosphere of the game was awesome with 107,000 fans. The talk with the coaches was limited because of the game, but when we did talk, it was mainly about the game and what Penn State was looking to do."
DE Jordan Williams
"The atmosphere was unbelievable. I haven't been to a game with that kind of atmosphere yet. I think Penn State has a great program with a great coaching staff. I was able to talk to Coach Pry, Coach Spencer and Coach Franklin and they mainly just wanted to see how I was doing, how my season went and how recruiting was going for me. I really enjoyed everything about my visit to Penn State today."
OL Isaiah Wilson
- On the atmosphere inside Beaver Stadium
"Once again, it was very impressive to be on campus. With a team with so much history, that has been through so much adversity, to still have the support of the fans shows a lot about the tradition of PSU football. The fans were wild and the place was rocking. It's just a great atmosphere to be in."
- On his meeting with the coaches
"The coaches were also talking about the offensive line play. The opportunity for me to get early playing time is a high possibility there."
2018
WR Shaquon Anderson-Butts
"It was great. The coaches were talking to me about how my season went and how school is going. It feels like family up there. The experience is great. I loved the fans. Yesterday was the first time in my life that I singed an autograph, so that really made my day. I love it up there."
QB Kevin Doyle
"I had a great day. It was my first PSU game and I thought the crowd and energy was great.
PSU was in the game until the very end. There were also a lot of recruits that I enjoyed seeing. There seems to be a nice buzz about the direction of the program.
"After the game, I spoke briefly to Coach Rahne. Understandably, all the coaches were very busy with the older recruits. I think PSU’s quarterbacks need to have a strong, accurate arm with a quick release, so I feel like I would fit well with PSU’s offense. I am looking forward to working with Coach Donovan & Rahne at their camps and continuing the process."
QB Phil Jurkovec
"I really had a fun time up at Penn State this weekend. I came up a little late for the game, so I wasn't able to talk to the coaches before the game, but I did talk to Coach Rahne for some time after the game though. He seems like a great coach and he talked about me visiting Penn State this offseason and being able to talk with him and learn everything about the school. I was also able to meet with some of the commits. I just thought that the whole atmosphere was awesome."
LB Matt McElroy
"It was a really great experience at Penn State. I really love the atmosphere and the intensity of the game. It was awesome to be able to be part of the white out and see it firsthand. The coaches were also just telling me that it was great to have me down there. They were saying that they hoped I had a great time at the game."
LB Teradja Mitchell
"The visit was great. I enjoyed it. It was one of the biggest crowds I've ever seen. The coaches were very welcoming. The fans were loud and rowdy. Overall, it's a great football program. I plan on going back sometime soon. The best part of the visit was receiving the offer. It's a blessing to have received a scholarship from such a prestigious school."
DE Micah Parsons
"The atmosphere was great. They played well against a great team and I feel like Pen State is really developing into a great team. I can't wait to go back up there."
LB Bartek Rybka
"Penn State was amazing. It was probably the best game I have been to yet. The coaches are all really down to earth and welcoming. Penn State definitely impressed me way beyond my expectations. I couldn't believe what I saw (with the crowd and the general atmosphere)."
2019
Ath. Devyn Ford
"The visit was good. I had a conversation with Coach Pry and Coach Huff and we talked about the school and how the football program is and how they want their student-athletes to graduate."
