2019 Early Signing Day Thread

[MJG-90]

I'm glad he came here but if you're thinking Texas this morning should you really be committing anywhere a few hours later if it's not Texas.

He might have just said that for some dramatic effect. A couple years ago, TCF was still making up his mind while sitting at the podium in February.

 

[BobPSU92]

I just watched Dunmore's highlights, wow! I was always worried about him flipping, and after watching his film, I'm very happy he chose PSU! He needs to bulk up, but man is he shifty! Some of those studder steps are sick!

Yeah, off-the-charts athleticism.

So we should expect him to flip.

 

[Judge Smails]

 

[2020 is Our Year]

Rushed? They've been talking to these kids for years by this point.

Again, he said he was thinking Texas in the morning then signed with Penn State. There's no reason to make the decision today. Early signing periods are better for the schools than the kids in a lots situations IMO.

 

[LurkerLazarus]

Well, we're not complaining. I could see why a guy like you would, though. It doesn't exactly help your cause to see a guy pick us at the last minute, particularly a guy like Cain.

 

[Ohio_Pirate]

Again, he said he was thinking Texas in the morning then signed with Penn State. There's no reason to make the decision today. Early signing periods are better for the schools than the kids in a lots situations IMO.

He was also talking to the Texas reporter. Not unlike every kid having good things to say about every official visit they take. If the Texas reporter asks him why he chose PSU over Texas he'd have to be a pretty big jerk to say "I eliminated you guys a while back and never really had any reservations about it"

 

[Judge Smails]

One of the Texas writers who was spinning "Cain to Texas" in the days prior....

 

[ChiTownLion]

Timeless pic here.

 

[Judge Smails]

 

[PearlSUJam]

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Why isn't Brandon Smith near the tip of this list?

 

[LurkerLazarus]

The posts about the Cain's recruiting video, pre-assembled, are pretty funny.

Although, we've been on the other end of that game, and it's not fun.

 

[Woodpecker]

Why isn't Brandon Smith near the tip of this list?

Because that is the order in which their LOIs came in?

 

[ChiTownLion]

Live stream, CJF class recap:

 

[PearlSUJam]

Because that is the order in which their LOIs came in?

I guess it was just the first 10 but it says 18 total commitments at the top.

 

[Judge Smails]

 

[AvgPennStateFan]

Coach Franklin did a great job on BTN. Really happy about the .001% of the coverage we received so far..

 

[Ranger Dan]

Also...Mustipher, Hawkins, and Cullpepper were just one year ago. I don't think some people here really follow recruiting other than the misses.

Only one of them came in with a legit DT body...

 

[Ranger Dan]

so, if a kid wants to sign an LOI tomorrow is he able to .... or does he have to now wait until February?

thanks

I think there is window of a few days

 

[Ranger Dan]

Coach Franklin did a great job on BTN. Really happy about the .001% of the coverage we received so far..

I often wonder if you had a computer monitor BTN and tracked the minutes devoted to each big ten school, how far ahead would Michigan and tOSU be above the rest of the league.

 

[sluggo72]

I think there is window of a few days

here.....
College football's second-ever installment of the Early Signing Period on the national recruiting calendar begins on Wednesday, acting as a 72-hour window for prospective student-athletes in the 2019 class to put pen to paper on the National Letters of Intent.

If players don't sign by Friday evening, the next opportunity to enter a binding agreement with the program of their choosing comes on the first Wednesday in February — the traditional National Signing Day.

According to industry recruiting experts, an estimated 80 percent of recruits will sign this week, equaling the percentage of players who signed early during college football's first try on the new recruiting calendar last fall.

 

[Thomas1945]

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I often wonder if you had a computer monitor BTN and tracked the minutes devoted to each big ten school, how far ahead would Michigan and tOSU be above the rest of the league.

Most computer charts that I’ve seen monitor ranges. If something far exceeds or substantially fails to be within the range it’s often lumped as “ other “. In this case the coverage provided all BIG schools except the two darlings would be considered “ other “ on the barely mentioned side.

 

[BobPSU92]

I often wonder if you had a computer monitor BTN and tracked the minutes devoted to each big ten school, how far ahead would Michigan and tOSU be above the rest of the league.

It all evens out.

 

[PSUQBKeeper]

just wait until Franklin brings us a national title....they'll have no choice but to cover Penn State

 

[MacNit07]

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Most computer charts that I’ve seen monitor ranges. If something far exceeds or substantially fails to be within the range it’s often lumped as “ other “. In this case the coverage provided all BIG schools except the two darlings would be considered “ other “ on the barely mentioned side.

I have said it before and will say it again - Big10 is not the right home for PSU.

 

[ChiTownLion]

Good thing Rutgers scored that huge flip!

 

[SaquonCappelletti]

Good thing Rutgers scored that huge flip!

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I know it's easy to beat up on Rutgers, but ... my gosh ... wow.

For context: Penn State's lowest recruit is No. 356.

 

[ChiTownLion]

Our running back recruiting has been insane under James Franklin.

Saquon, then the No. 1 APRB, then the No. 1 APRB, then two Top 5 RBs.

 

[LurkerLazarus]

I have said it before and will say it again - Big10 is not the right home for PSU.

Nobody cares what you think. Even when you might be right, nobody cares. In fact, the entire planet wishes you would shut up and never post again.

 

[ChiTownLion]

 

[ChiTownLion]

 

[MacNit07]

Nobody cares what you think. Even when you might be right, nobody cares. In fact, the entire planet wishes you would shut up and never post again.

Ahh righty then. I know many are poised to hear your opinions - all mighty Oracle!

 

[MoyerJones]

Per 247, 8 of the 20 highest rated recruits for PSU (back to 2002-ish?) will (hopefully) be on PSU’s roster for 2019.

This includes 5 in the top 10. Only 1 of them will be a senior next year.

 

[ChiTownLion]

 

[anon_xdc8rmuek44eq]

FC:

Adisa Isaac re-tweeted this:

 

[Nitwit]

So I’ve lost count. How many did we get signed today? And who is left that we’re still waiting on?

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Our running back recruiting has been insane under James Franklin.

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Saquon, then the No. 1 APRB, then the No. 1 APRB, then two Top 5 RBs.

Dont forget Journey Brown. He’s going to be a good one.

 

[ChiTownLion]

Link to the actual story:

https://theathletic.com/417183/2018/07/05/james-franklin-recruiting-penn-state-football/​

How James Franklin is attracting blue-chip talent to Penn State

 

[LurkerLazarus]

Ahh righty then. I know many are poised to hear your opinions - all mighty Oracle!

Please capitalize Mighty from now on.

 

[KnightSlayer]

Does anyone have any thoughts on how many more recruits we sign for this class and what will be our final ranking?

 

[TheGLOV]

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A question Judge please if I may:

Mark-Anthony Richards 6-1,187 All-Purpose Back.

Does PSU realistically still have a chance to land this young man and what position would he play at PSU?/Or being recruited as sir?

Thank you!

I'll hang up and listen to your response

 

[canuckhal]

Does anyone have any thoughts on how many more recruits we sign for this class and what will be our final ranking?

Not in the know, but Franklin says there are a few more spots. Have to think another WR, 2 DLs, and another OL. Also will depend on how many declare early for NFL draft or transfer/leave program.