I can't answer as to any rumors. But if he is still growing he may understand that he can outgrow TE as a feasible position. Sometimes reality just hits you in the face, or on the scales.
2023 Recruiting Class Thread
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I thought it was the Yurcich hire and the fact he's never been really big on focusing on TEs that caused it. I don't remember reading anything in particular from the kid, but he sure seems happy to be visiting and communicating with our verbals.
And, didn't he start getting other offers?
Yes, this is correct. It was a combination of Yurcich being hired, Tyler Bowen leaving, and Barnwell getting more and more offers. All 3 resulted in Barnwell realizing he committed too early, and he wanted to re-open his recruitment. It is positive that Barnwell has visited multiple times this summer and that he and his family are still fans of Penn State.
Penn State commit Alex Birchmeier climbs in 247Sports' 2023 recruit rankings
Birchmeier committed to the Nittany Lions in July.
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I caught up with 2023 QB Jaden Rashada the other night. Made that story free for all to read today. Good kid. If he comes back for another visit during the season or in the winter, game on. Obviously, not easy for him to get here being in Cali, but he seems for real.
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NittanyNation - 2023 QB Jaden Rashada: 'This visit helped them a whole lot'
Rivals100 QB Jaden Rashada looks back on last week's trip to Penn State.
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Alabama recruiting: 2023 four-star QB has Tide in top 10
Alabama lands in the top 10 for the class of 2023 four-star QB!
I bring this up, because this kid is former QB Dan Lonergan's kid. Dan played behind Blackledge and battled Doug Strang for the position. Eventually gave up football to concentrate on his degree. If I recall, he is from Schuylkill County - perhaps Pottsville. His kid has PSU in his Top 10.
NittanyNation - Five Penn State targets who should make the 2023 Rivals250
BWI's Ryan Snyder looks at a handful of Penn State recruits who should make the Rivals250 when it's announced Tuesday.
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NittanyNation - Penn State extends offers to nearly half the prospects in 2023 Rivals250
The Mid-Atlantic region is down a bit compared to previous years.
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"Top QB Rashada talks Penn State" https://247sports.com/college/penn-...en-Rashada-talks-Nittany-Lions-169194422/Amp/
Laurel Highlands' Rodney Gallagher is debating whether his future will be football, basketball ... or both
As Gallagher heads into his junior year at Laurel Highlands, he has many scholarship offers in both sports.
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His football highlight video is ridiculous. There are a lot more 6'0" guys in the NFL than the NBA.Laurel Highlands' Rodney Gallagher is debating whether his future will be football, basketball ... or both
As Gallagher heads into his junior year at Laurel Highlands, he has many scholarship offers in both sports.
LOL @ Lemming. I forgot about that Notre Dame shill. Any kid who committed to ND was a five star in his mind. Any kid who spurned ND was a loser. There was a blue chip kid whose name I can't remember. His selection announcement was going to be shown live on ESPN. In the minds of many it was down to ND and FSU with ND being seen as the heavy favorite. Lemming was part of the PC broadcast and was like a kid in a candy store thinking ND was going to land this huge commitment. He was talking the kid up like he was going to be a first ballot NFL hall of famer.
Then the kid picked Florida State. Lemming looked like he was going to cry.
Or the basketball player that went to Duke. He kept holding out hope that he would become the QB at ND.
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Laurel Highlands’ Rodney Gallagher threw two touchdowns, ran for two more and intercepted two passes on defense in Week Zero.
Rather than a double-double, two-sport star Rodney Gallagher recorded a double-triple.
As in, the Laurel Highlands junior rushed for more than 100 yards and passed for more than 100 on Friday as the Mustangs defeated Connellsville, 44-14. He also tossed two touchdowns, ran for two more and intercepted two passes on defense. It was an electric start for one of the WPIAL’s most dynamic athletes.
“I don’t know if anything he does really surprises you,” coach Rich Kolesar said. “You have to know to expect the unexpected from him.”
Gallagher completed 9 of 13 passes for 111 yards and rushed for 101 yards on six attempts. He and Apollo-Ridge’s Karter Schrock (146 passing, 118 rushing) reached triple digits in two stat categories in Week Zero.
As a freshman, Gallagher earned all-conference honors starting at wide receiver and defensive back. He again earned all-conference receiver honors as a sophomore while splitting time there and behind center.
This year, he is more entrenched at QB.
“We built the offense around him at quarterback,” Kolesar said, “but we’ve got another kid that did a pretty good job (at QB).
“He stepped in a couple of times last night, so there’s always that possibility he could go back out (to receiver) for a few plays.”
Gallagher holds Division I offers in football and basketball, where he is Laurel Highlands’ point guard. Pitt, Penn State and West Virginia have offered him a scholarship in both sports. Among his other college options are Notre Dame, Michigan and Ole Miss for football and Florida basketball.
NittanyNation - Which 2023 prospects has Penn State contacted now that it's Sept. 1?
It's September 1, which means Penn State can now initiate conversations with the top junior prospects in the nation.
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NittanyNation - 2023 DE Ronel Nukah looking forward to Saturday's trip to Penn State
Penn State will host 2023 defensive end Ronel Nukah for its game against Ball State Saturday.
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NittanyNation - Friday Mailbag: Could any 2023 prospects commit to Penn State this fall?
Ryan Snyder goes heavy on the Class of 2023 this week, discussing potential visitors the next two weeks.
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Excited to see another Berks kid get an offer. The quality of football in Berks keeps getting better. I used to coach midget football in Exeter and I always felt like Exeter was a Sleeping Giant. In back to back weeks now, Mifflin (Singleton) and Exeter (Schlaffer) spanked the traditional power program in Berks (Wilson).
Didn't know about the Menet connection. Gotta feel good about our chances here.
Didn't know about the Menet connection. Gotta feel good about our chances here.
