Updated: Where we stand with Recruits 8/10
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That is interesting. If I were a coach I'd rather have my best players likely be 4th and 5th year guys. But UM's strategy is that he'd rather have his best players be 3rd year guys with the 4th/5th year guys in the NFL.
Another way to look at is, I'd rather have a team of 3 and 4 stars in their 4th/5th year rather than 4 and 5 star players in their 3rd year. But the strategy does work for UM and Saban since they consistently recruit at a high level.
Another way to look at is, I'd rather have a team of 3 and 4 stars in their 4th/5th year rather than 4 and 5 star players in their 3rd year. But the strategy does work for UM and Saban since they consistently recruit at a high level.
That strategy allows him to always have 25 man classes every year, as well.
In the modern class structure it is not difficult for an athlete to graduate in 3 or 3&1/2 years. I think that should be the trajectory of every player at this point. With two summer sessions a year, including one prior to their freshman year, this shouldn't be hard.
The advantage michigan had was Partridge knew how to recruit him and his mother because he had succesfully done so before (against the other northern Jersey Catholics). Its not that other schools ignored academics during his visits but many didn't focus on them enough. Because Partridge knows the family, michigan made his initial visits about academics, more academics, academics again and then football.
Gary's mother is a big part of this recruitment (more hands on than the average parent...and in this case it appears to be in a positive way) and she is being pretty meticulous about everything but football. After Michigan appeared to jump to the front of the pack because they knew this and answered certain questions before they were even asked...other schools (in particular southern schools which he had yet to visit) figured this out and have taken a similar approach. Thus the advantage michigan had seems to have been nullified and things do appear to be trending towards the southern schools.
I wouldn't count on Hamlin he was at the Pitt practice and will be there more, he is friends with guys on the team and also with Wheeler. He will probably commit to Pitt as did Whitehead. Just my opinion from what is going on.
As I've said multiple times. I put the chance of that at 0%. OSU or PSU, unless he wants to play with Ford and then it will be ND. I don't think there is any way Ford goes anywhere other than ND.
I don't see Hamlin going to Pitt, either. He's too enamored with the big-time programs to end up with them. He is teammates with Wheeler, but he's also teammates with Adams, the 2017 LB who appears to be a near-lock with us, and he played with Petrishen, from last year's class.
I could definitely see Hamlin going to ND, though. Lots of Central Catholic non-athletes go to ND, and they have a big presence at Central for academic reasons. Ford's half brother goes to ND, as well, and those two have been visiting schools together.
I still think we have a good chance with him, though.
I could definitely see Hamlin going to ND, though. Lots of Central Catholic non-athletes go to ND, and they have a big presence at Central for academic reasons. Ford's half brother goes to ND, as well, and those two have been visiting schools together.
I still think we have a good chance with him, though.
Thats your opinion and mine is he goes the same route as Whitehead. These guys are playing the game to get some partying in. I bet Paris goes to ND and Hamlin to Pitt.
how much, What does that "new member" got to do with it? You think because i am a new member i know nothing about CFB or recruiting?
As much as the typical Pitt grad can afford. You'd know that better than me.
I knew it you are a panther! How do i know a guy that has time to post 20 messages by 2pm would have money to pay me "lionlurker"
No, he likes his posts and you are ranting on like an idiot. Go back to your home board.
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I am not a troll I was giving you my opinion on Hamlin and the lionlurker began calling me a Pitt grad so i had some fun with him that's all no ranting or trolling just my opinion. I guess these guys don't like when someone has a different opinion than you.
Definition of rant. To speak or shout at length in a wild, impassioned way. This didn't happen Mr. Lump
Wasn't Walker named a team captain this year? I'm not so sure that they would pull a scholarship from a captain.
I also have difficulty coming up with 8 kids with junior eligibility that are NFL ready. We've probably got 4 kids with junior eligibility that might not see much action this year. I wonder if Franklin will pull their scholarships for next year.
It's not that they are NFL ready. It's that they played here 4 years and they got their degree and now what is their role on the team. We've seen it the last two year already. As discussed above, and I agree, I don't think 5th years are guaranteed. I think Penn States obligation to them is upheld. Don't get me wrong I love every player on our team and I want them all to do their best and most importantly graduate. These are 4 million dollar decisions and that is why Franklin gets paid what he does.
You guys have a great class and are absolutely killing us on the recruiting trail, so this isn't a troll.
I highly doubt that Hamlin goes to PSU. Frankly, he just isn't that into PSU. Pitt is probably his leader and then OSU is right there with them. PSU and ND are much further down. Basically, to get to PSU, I think Pitt would have to win like 5-6 games or less (very possible) and OSU would have to tell Hamlin that they didn't have room (possible but not likely) and then PSU would have to beat out ND for him in a battle where PSU would have a slight lead.
Not a troll at all, just some info. Save the insults and etc. I know you guys are whipping us in recruiting and taking 98% of the guys we are both after, especially in state.
According to the CC guys I know, you're wrong about that. We may well not get him, but for sure, Pitt won't. That is the current CC opinion.
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My only response to that would be that if he isn't considering Pitt seriously, then he is pulling one of the all time troll jobs for no reason.
Hamlin likes the attention. It's that simple. It may or may not be a personality flaw, but he enjoys the spotlight.
Nope not like Sanders at all. Sanders is a PSU verbal who is most likely staying with PSU IMO. He did say he wants to visit VT and Pitt, but I highly doubt he ends up anywhere other than PSU. And he on the other hand, isn't trolling anyone. (Nor is Hamlin)
Not like he has to make a big trip to kill time at a Pitt practice ... And he probably is going with team mates that Pitt is a serious best option for.
There is a big difference between "info" and opinion.
this may be very old news I don't follow recruiting nearly as closely as you do and I appreciate your effort in all of this. I just read an article on bleacherreport saying Ferns has taken OSU off of his list (who 24/7 said was the front runner) it is down to PSU and WVU. Any idea of our updated chances with OSU out of the picture.
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Jking Flames... That happened a few months back, but at this point I think he is WVU's to lose. He did mention that is was Penn State that turned him onto the importance of academics, so that might be the reason we are even still in it. I believe he will be playing in Morgantown with his brother.
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