Are any PSU players opting out of the bowl game?

[bdroc]

I haven't heard of any. Would Franklin allow us to know?

Same with kids deciding to take a Covid year or enter the portal? The only thing I've heard is Roberson leaving and Clifford staying. Right now I count 87 scholarship kids on next year's roster. Franklin talked about adding portal transfers at DE, DT, WR, and LB.

 

[RGWhirly]

My wife opted out of us going to the bowl game. 🤦‍♂️🤬😡😢

 

[bourbon n blues]

My wife opted out of us going to the bowl game. 🤦‍♂️🤬😡😢

Can you blame her?

 

[heckmans]

I haven't heard of any. Would Franklin allow us to know?

Same with kids deciding to take a Covid year or enter the portal? The only thing I've heard is Roberson leaving and Clifford staying. Right now I count 87 scholarship kids on next year's roster. Franklin talked about adding portal transfers at DE, DT, WR, and LB.

There are 4 PSU kids that have entered the portal to date. There are articles in this forum on all of them. Just search for "portal" if you want to learn more

 

[psu skp]

I haven't heard of any. Would Franklin allow us to know?

Same with kids deciding to take a Covid year or enter the portal? The only thing I've heard is Roberson leaving and Clifford staying. Right now I count 87 scholarship kids on next year's roster. Franklin talked about adding portal transfers at DE, DT, WR, and LB.

Just pure speculation, but the only players I could see who are awaiting the NFL draft and might not want to get hurt are Rasheed Walker, Brisker, Joey Porter (who might return next season) and, of course, Dotson. Not sure why anybody else would opt out, especially since we're playing in sunny Florida.

 

[Texas Lion]

Just pure speculation, but the only players I could see who are awaiting the NFL draft and might not want to get hurt are Rasheed Walker, Brisker, Joey Porter (who might return next season) and, of course, Dotson. Not sure why anybody else would opt out, especially since we're playing in sunny Florida.

Walker? Walker? Do the scouts not have access to his 12 game season?

Brisker would be smart to sit this one out. He spent a lot of time dinged up this year and needs a weekend off!

Porter? I know what his size says, but I also know what refs think about him.

Dotson: Seems like he will get the Saquon treatment....get a few plays specifically made for him, make a splash, and get out

 

[RGWhirly]

Can you blame her?

Yes

 

[bison13]

Smith and Brooks at the LB spots are possibilities.

 

[Frabjous]

This crappy bowl game is ok if you see it as the first game of next year and not the last game of this year.

 

[Texas Lion]

This crappy bowl game is ok if you see it as the first game of next year and not the last game of this year.

Crappy? If you think the Outback is crappy then you only like Playoffs and NY6 which is crazy talk.

 

[bdroc]

My wife opted out of us going to the bowl game. 🤦‍♂️🤬😡😢

Did she opt out of anything else?

 

[bdroc]

There are 4 PSU kids that have entered the portal to date. There are articles in this forum on all of them. Just search for "portal" if you want to learn more

I didn't mention Jennings, Rudolph, & Holmes but I think my scholarship number was accurate.

 

[bdroc]

Porter? I know what his size says, but I also know what refs think about him.

I hope he returns. PSU is going to be very thin at DB next year. Hardy & King should be decent CBs. I think Ellis is the only safety who was not a freshman last year.

 

[LemonEars]

This crappy bowl game is ok if you see it as the first game of next year and not the last game of this year.

Our New Years Day bowl game is better than pitt's sleepy Thursday night bowl game. Schedule matters.

 

[Tri-Power65]

Walker should play. Maybe he'll have his first decent game of the season.

 

[PSU Lion 2000]

Crappy? If you think the Outback is crappy then you only like Playoffs and NY6 which is crazy talk.

They're all crappy. Sure they're great for the players to play another game, often in a warm location. But they are meaningless and holding back college football from a proper playoff. For some reason (surely $$) there is this never ending love affair with bowl games that seems like it will never end.

 

[Obliviax]

I believe several have accepted Senior Bowl invitations. So why skip the PSU bowl if you are playing in the senior bowl to get more brand awareness? I guess they can skip that too, if they want.

 

[bdroc]

They're all crappy. Sure they're great for the players to play another game, often in a warm location. But they are meaningless and holding back college football from a proper playoff. For some reason (surely $$) there is this never ending love affair with bowl games that seems like it will never end.

In an 8 team field the top 8 bowl games would be playoff games. They can still have other bowl games for teams that missed the playoffs.

 

[jimarnp]

I haven't heard of any. Would Franklin allow us to know?

Same with kids deciding to take a Covid year or enter the portal? The only thing I've heard is Roberson leaving and Clifford staying. Right now I count 87 scholarship kids on next year's roster. Franklin talked about adding portal transfers at DE, DT, WR, and LB.

I haven’t heard of any. Might expect some players to follow Barkley’s example of playing, but a more limited role (JMO)

 

[psulongago]

This crappy bowl game is ok if you see it as the first game of next year and not the last game of this year.

Disagree, this is not a "crappy" game. New Year's day, SEC opponent. Think we leap frogged other big teams for this game. Now waiitng to learn if Naples Alim club is sending a bus.

 

[crm114psu]

In an 8 team field the top 8 bowl games would be playoff games. They can still have other bowl games for teams that missed the playoffs.

You might want to check your math.

 

[PSUNYGNYY]

Disagree, this is not a "crappy" game. New Year's day, SEC opponent. Think we leap frogged other big teams for this game. Now waiitng to learn if Naples Alim club is sending a bus.

This big time. New Years Day bowl game against a SEC opponent is huge and a gift based on our record this year. After not playing in a bowl game last year I think the kids soak it in and I’d be surprised if we get any kids opting out of the game. Dotson probably should since he’s most likely a first round pick, but based on his humble demeanor and his parents being such big supporters of PSU and Franklin I don’t see it happening.

 

[psuro]

Did she opt out of anything else?

Maybe she opted him out.

 

[Crusher1950]

Yea Franklin should

 

[Psugo823]

I haven't heard of any. Would Franklin allow us to know?

Same with kids deciding to take a Covid year or enter the portal? The only thing I've heard is Roberson leaving and Clifford staying. Right now I count 87 scholarship kids on next year's roster. Franklin talked about adding portal transfers at DE, DT, WR, and LB.

73 on the offensive line...wishful thinking

 

[Psugo823]

Walker? Walker? Do the scouts not have access to his 12 game season?

Brisker would be smart to sit this one out. He spent a lot of time dinged up this year and needs a weekend off!

Porter? I know what his size says, but I also know what refs think about him.

Dotson: Seems like he will get the Saquon treatment....get a few plays specifically made for him, make a splash, and get out

Walker stunk this year.

 

[Tri-Power65]

Walker stunk this year.

Actually lowered his draft stock by coming back and stinking up the field ALL YEAR.

 

[ryoder1]

Crappy? If you think the Outback is crappy then you only like Playoffs and NY6 which is crazy talk.

Yes this is a good bowl game and better than what we deserve but will take it. Hopefully we come out focused, prepared and motivated leading to a win. We have to win one of these toss up games.

 

[RGWhirly]

Did she opt out of anything else?

Nope

 

[Psugo823]

Actually lowered his draft stock by coming back and stinking up the field ALL YEAR.

With the exception of Tengwall I will go ahead and say it's going to be improvement by simple subtraction.

 

[indoorgolf]

I believe several have accepted Senior Bowl invitations. So why skip the PSU bowl if you are playing in the senior bowl to get more brand awareness? I guess they can skip that too, if they want.

Because the Senior Bowl practices are very important for some players with a pro coaching staff and tons of scouts watching the daily drills. Senior bowl game not nearly as important as the practices. Plus individual interviews where they can get to know the players.

 

[bdroc]

You might want to check your math.

Correct, it's only 7

8 teams = 4 bowls in the 1st round
4 teams = 2 bowls in the 2nd round
2 teams = 1 bowl in the final round

 

[drpops]

I believe several have accepted Senior Bowl invitations. So why skip the PSU bowl if you are playing in the senior bowl to get more brand awareness? I guess they can skip that too, if they want.

The Senior Bowl is a professional mini camp with pro coaches and scouts in attendance all week. It’s a job interview.
A bowl game is game 13 in the football schedule. The NFL already has tape in the previous 12 games this year.

 

[BBrown]

I hope he returns. PSU is going to be very thin at DB next year. Hardy & King should be decent CBs. I think Ellis is the only safety who was not a freshman last year.

I think Porter comes back but disagree witgh you on one thing. I think Hardy is already a good CB (possibly our best) and King is on his way to becoming one.

 

[Obliviax]

The Senior Bowl is a professional mini camp with pro coaches and scouts in attendance all week. It’s a job interview.
A bowl game is game 13 in the football schedule. The NFL already has tape in the previous 12 games this year.

I see the difference but feel like there isn't much. At the end of the day, it is an opportunity to build brand and reputation. If you don't feel you can build brand, you opt-out. That can be a mixture of feeling you are a top ten pick anyway, or that you don't feel you can perform. I guess you can also be afraid of getting hurt. That has to be weighed against some level of commitment to your college team and career. the school and team made a big investment.

 

[Texas Lion]

Ole James made reference today that he seems to hope that a few more sooner rather than later will say they are playing. Honestly Brisker is the only one that should consider sitting out and that is because he seems to get dinged up a ton on game day.

 

[HazletonLion]

I believe some players dog it when they feel they are a sure NFL pick, pretty soon they will be opting out of the last games of regular season play.

 

[Psugo823]

I think Porter comes back but disagree witgh you on one thing. I think Hardy is already a good CB (possibly our best) and King is on his way to becoming one.

Porter leaves and it's an upgrade. Walking flag machine all year with zero ball skills or play recognition...another of Frankins super freak athletes who can't actually play the game of football.

 

[knickslions]

Porter leaves and it's an upgrade. Walking flag machine all year with zero ball skills or play recognition...another of Frankins super freak athletes who can't actually play the game of football.

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[Psugo823]

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