Edit: oops didn't see the other micah thread. Mods can merge.
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Big dudes. These guys move plenty iron.
I'm actually kinda glad he is gone. He made very little impact at PSU. In my mind, he was a me, me, me type of guy from his recruitment until he put himself above the team in August.
No possible way does he make it at PSU during the Paterno years.
Is this like Sutherland should cut his hair? He didnt do anything wrong while he was here and was the only reason we beat Memphis. I love the kid and would welcome him back
Is this like Sutherland should cut his hair? He didnt do anything wrong while he was here and was the only reason we beat Memphis. I love the kid and would welcome him back
I'm actually kinda glad he is gone. He made very little impact at PSU. In my mind, he was a me, me, me type of guy from his recruitment until he put himself above the team in August.
No possible way does he make it at PSU during the Paterno years.
The guy skipped his true JR season bc of Covid yet he goes partying and doesn't wear a mask. Makes sense.
Some truth here and not as harsh as a couple of other posts in this thread. To me, MP was a kid who came to PSU, played a bunch of "average" games, a few "good" games, and one "great" game (Memphis). Is he a great physical talent - yes, according to people who are supposed to know these things. Will he be a great NFL player - I guess, I don't know. Is he the first college football player to decide to sit out the entire season after his second year in college to "prepare for the NFL"? I think so. Could he have used another year playing lb in college to better prepare him for live "game speed"? I think so. He can run all the 40's he wants and bench all the iron he can in the next 6-8 months, but there is no substitute for playing live football games.I'm actually kinda glad he is gone. He made very little impact at PSU. In my mind, he was a me, me, me type of guy from his recruitment until he put himself above the team in August.
No possible way does he make it at PSU during the Paterno years.
I agree....I’m fine with someone leaving after their junior year if they’re going to be a high draft pick.....but to leave and take a year off is pretty lame in my opinion.Some truth here and not as harsh as a couple of other posts in this thread. To me, MP was a kid who came to PSU, played a bunch of "average" games, a few "good" games, and one "great" game (Memphis). Is he a great physical talent - yes, according to people who are supposed to know these things. Will he be a great NFL player - I guess, I don't know. Is he the first college football player to decide to sit out the entire season after his second year in college to "prepare for the NFL"? I think so. Could he have used another year playing lb in college to better prepare him for live "game speed"? I think so. He can run all the 40's he wants and bench all the iron he can in the next 6-8 months, but there is no substitute for playing live football games.
I hold no animosity for him leaving, but I'll always be more impressed by guys like Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields who decide to come back and play with their teammates for a common goal (team championships), than someone like MP who really is a "me first" type of guy.
So, I guess leading the team in tackles as a freshman and as a sophomore was very little impact? SMH🤔I'm actually kinda glad he is gone. He made very little impact at PSU. In my mind, he was a me, me, me type of guy from his recruitment until he put himself above the team in August.
No possible way does he make it at PSU during the Paterno years.
Seriously some people on this board have serious issues. Freakin weird
I'm actually kinda glad he is gone. He made very little impact at PSU. In my mind, he was a me, me, me type of guy from his recruitment until he put himself above the team in August.
No possible way does he make it at PSU during the Paterno years.
This is what we're up againstAssuming you’re being serious, even I wouldn’t post something this stupid.
Your boy Herbie really screwed that one up for you guys. I can't blame you if you're butt hurt. tOSU might have had a National Championship or two without that recruiting violation. Is that why Urban left or was it really because he was knowingly harboring a wife beater? Judging by the video with the naked guy walking around, Urbs looks like he miraculously healed.The guy skipped his true JR season bc of Covid yet he goes partying and doesn't wear a mask. Makes sense.
No way the team could be better without him. To beat OSU, it would be helpful to have a "spy" on Fields. Parsons was the only player on the roster that could match Fields' athleticism in that role.Appears all OSU players that opted out are now returning. I don’t begrudge Micah for his decision however team is without doubt better with him on the field. Some of our fans are acting like losing Micah is no big deal, are warped.
Did I miss something? Last I heard, he was contemplating coming back. By some of these replies, it seems like that's no ling
He was training in LA. Is it possible this plane is destined for State College?
From your mouth to God's ears. I'd bet on Las Vegas.He was training in LA. Is it possible this plane is destined for State College?
Huh?It may be a long, long time until PSU has a player with the almost superhuman skill set that Micah brought to LB.
It will not be nearly as long until a PSU linebacker plays as well as Micah did during his 2 seasons here.
Huh?
Parsons was generational as a physical specimen. But his LB performance, while great, wasn’t generational.
I think that’s the argument.
There’s validity to it. Regardless, he will be sorely missed.
It wasn't "great" because he had only been playing the position for a few years. We all were confident relevant to the NFL and our season that this would be the year it all comes together. If he played, he could have become one of our top 10 or so LB's of all time at the school that made the position. You know your stuff much better than me and all I'm saying in contrast to the prior comments was "he was still learning the role." I cant see him playing on the line in the NFL so I wonder if more experience this year would have helped prepare him for LB. If he goes to the NFL and does well/or dominates (especially right away) we'll really see just how special he is.
Those are all fair points.
I completely agree that 2020 was the year he was poised for a Chase Young-like impact on the defense. Probably the favorite to win the Butkus at least, and who knows what else. The Memphis game was a sneak peek of what was possibly to come.
So it really, really sucks that we're probably not going to get that season from him. He would have benefited, and so would we. He's the difference between a legit top-5 team, IMO, and a top-10/15 team. He can be that important. He can be the guy to keep Fields in check, for instance. Or make a big play late to win a game that we'd otherwise lose.
Do I think he's making a huge mistake re: the NFL draft? No. He'll be fine either way. And he can refine those skills in the NFL. Only he can determine what's right for him.
Can you believe the Steelers took Jason Worlids over Bowman and Lee? Bowman was first team all pro more times than Worlids was in the league.
Yeah, but in fairness this wasn't a normal JR year so can't really compare to just sitting out.I agree....I’m fine with someone leaving after their junior year if they’re going to be a high draft pick.....but to leave and take a year off is pretty lame in my opinion.
Some truth here and not as harsh as a couple of other posts in this thread. To me, MP was a kid who came to PSU, played a bunch of "average" games, a few "good" games, and one "great" game (Memphis). Is he a great physical talent - yes, according to people who are supposed to know these things. Will he be a great NFL player - I guess, I don't know. Is he the first college football player to decide to sit out the entire season after his second year in college to "prepare for the NFL"? I think so. Could he have used another year playing lb in college to better prepare him for live "game speed"? I think so. He can run all the 40's he wants and bench all the iron he can in the next 6-8 months, but there is no substitute for playing live football games.
I hold no animosity for him leaving, but I'll always be more impressed by guys like Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields who decide to come back and play with their teammates for a common goal (team championships), than someone like MP who really is a "me first" type of guy.
Did I miss something? Last I heard, he was contemplating coming back. By some of these replies, it seems like that's no longer a possibility??