I do not see either Washington or Jacobs turning pro.
JPJ - yes. Ola if 1st round grade -yes.
JPJ - yes. Ola if 1st round grade -yes.
So excited for future— best Freshman class in PSU history
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Typically, I would agree. The mitigating factor is the kid is just 19 years-old. He could probably use another year in college at that age.
Aaron Maybin could have used another year in college but why turn down a $15 million NFL deal?
Too many fourth quarter collapses
Too many third and long first downs
too many losses to OSU, UM and MSU
Porter is gone and if Olu's draft stock stays upper 1st round then I see him leaving. Although if he doesn't come back from injury soon then NFL evaluators may consider 6 or 7 games to be too small of a sample size.
If Jacobs goes it will be late rounds at best. He'd be better served staying. Washington may want a year with Allar to boost his numbers. Guessing he'd be the clear-cut #1 wr with well over 1000 yards with Allar. Can't see any of the TEs thinking they are early picks.
If Jacobs goes it will be late rounds at best. He'd be better served staying. Washington may want a year with Allar to boost his numbers. Guessing he'd be the clear-cut #1 wr with well over 1000 yards with Allar. Can't see any of the TEs thinking they are early picks.
Because sometimes another year will enable you to be in a slightly better position to have and maintain long-term success in the NFL. Though, as I said, most often taking the cash is the right move, especially if you’re projected to go very high in the draft.
Is he really eligible for the draft? 19 seems really young to have the required 3 years out of high school.
I also agree that taking the cash was almost always the best option in the past. I wonder if NIL money in college will change that equation moving forward to help some avoid the pull of instant cash and develop appropriately in college for one more year.
No we won't. For chrissakes, we'll still have Carter, King, Elsdon, Katshir, and DeLuca.
Maybe for some but unless you're getting deals like Bryce Young its not going to outweigh first round NFL money. For guys playing the blue collar positions I doubt NIL ever comes close. What kind of NIL deals have OTs been getting?
Also remember that the 92 team underachieving and in one of his books Paterno admitted to "losing them."
We lost our bowl to Stanford + Bill Walsh 24-3 and it wasn't that close. The young guys on the team likely bonded to right the ship. 93 was a year of growth and confidence buikding. 94 was incredible.
Coming off of some mediocre years, with a couple of challenging circumstances that we didn't adapt to as well as others, maybe this group is poised to take us to the next level again.
That's great if you think Carter + a few mid 3* recruits and a walk on will match up well against the top teams.
They are totally different DTs....PJ is a massive space eater, Zane much quicker and athletic, but built like a Givens or Spice Adams. Still need some bigger bodies on the inside that can dominate.
Who knows if it will turn out to be the best freshman class. But it's probably fair to say no freshman class has ever contributed so much as freshmen.
That's a reflection of how college football is changing -- not only no need to redshirt, but a real need to play people and see what they can do early because they're only going to be in Happy Valley 2-3 years. The good ones will go to NFL, the not so good will transfer out if they can. And this will even be true at traditionally slow-developing positions like OL DL TE LB. You have to play people early and the schemes have to accommodate that.
That's a reflection of how college football is changing -- not only no need to redshirt, but a real need to play people and see what they can do early because they're only going to be in Happy Valley 2-3 years. The good ones will go to NFL, the not so good will transfer out if they can. And this will even be true at traditionally slow-developing positions like OL DL TE LB. You have to play people early and the schemes have to accommodate that.
Agree, Orlovsky is going to be a star. I couldn't believe I was actually LEARNING stuff about PSU from an ESPN analyst. He was really well prepared and his observations and analysis were spot on all game. Makes a game so much more enjoyable when you have someone like that.
I thought his comment about PSU quarterbacking were respectful of Cliff but also making the very valid point that lacking the "dude" QB has been one of the key differences between PSU and elite programs.
I really like Orlovsky too. Funny he was questioning the odd decision of Indiana QB entering the portal, but still playing ,and how your teammates have to have your back, few plays later 2 PSU defenders jump on top of him and knock him out the game. Great timing on that remark.
He would point out where the blitzes would come from also.
He would point out where the blitzes would come from also.
Freshmen made a big impact when we got DWill, Butler, Sargent, and Norwood. The key was that we had a lot of the other pieces in place. Allar, Singleton, Carter, etc should have a lot of success the next two years is they have an adequate supporting cast (DL, OL, LB).
I agree about how college football is changing but I think it's for the worse. More transfers and early departures for the NFL = a huge distraction from what was supposed to be college sports being played by college students.
I agree but the biggest cause has been leadership at quarterback. An elite quarterback doesn't throw the interception in the Rise Bowl with Southern Cal or turn the ball over 4 times in a huge game. . We have been lacking elite QB leadership and leadership in general.
Gotta feel sorry for Coach Wally.....I don't know who had a tougher season Jimbo Fisher or him
I think the OL has made great strides this year. Several young players have stepped in and played well due to injuries, including a true frosh, Shelton. Apparently, you haven’t watched Carter play LB this year. Many consider Rojas to be a top LB recruit. You don’t consider Allar to be an upgrade at QB? Interesting.
You are correct. Which is why the only thing that matters is playing well and finishing 10-2. Orlovsky also said something interesting which was that with the 4 team playoff, many think that if you don’t make the playoff your team stinks. I think we can safely include you in that group.
Well the lines got handled by Michigan but held up well against OSU since PSU had slightly more rushing and passing yards against the Bucknuts. That game was lost due to losing the turnover battle 4-0.
You obviously haven’t been watching the games this year. I don’t disagree with the assessment that the 1994 team had a better class, but to claim that the freshmen on this team lack talent and impact is asinine.
