With a nearly $4.3 billion operating budget, Pennsylvania State University has the financial capacity to absorb the $60 million fine assessed by the NCAA over five years without devastation, experts say.
Guess most that are there are taking on an US vs the world mentality!
Wow?? really US VS THE WORLD, AND THAT IS WHAT YOU WANT? WHAT IF YOU CANT BE ON T.V. WHAT THEN??
Guess most that are there are taking on an US vs the world mentality!
Wow?? really US VS THE WORLD, AND THAT IS WHAT YOU WANT? WHAT IF YOU CANT BE ON T.V. WHAT THEN??
THINK THIS GUY IS DECOMMITTED TOO
Adam is arguably Penn State’s most important target. He may not be the highest rated target or play at the most important position, but getting Adam Breneman on board is crucial for Bill O’Brien and the Nittany Lions.
THINK THIS GUY IS DECOMMITTED TOO
Adam is arguably Penn State’s most important target. He may not be the highest rated target or play at the most important position, but getting Adam Breneman on board is crucial for Bill O’Brien and the Nittany Lions.
Four-star CB Ross Douglas and his family wish Penn State the best moving forward BUT HE ISNT GOING THERE LOL, NEITHER IS ANYONE ELSE IN THEIR RIGHT MIND!!
Four-star CB Ross Douglas and his family wish Penn State the best moving forward BUT HE ISNT GOING THERE LOL, NEITHER IS ANYONE ELSE IN THEIR RIGHT MIND!!
Thoughts on the matter:
1. Jordan Hill, DT – Penn State’s interior line was one of the best in the nation last year. Devon Still led the way with 17 tackles for a loss, while Hill recorded 59 stops and 3.5 sacks. With Still expiring his eligibility, Hill is expected to become a leader for Penn State’s defense and emerge as one of the top linemen in the Big Ten. Not having Still around will force defenses to focus more on Hill, but he is capable of handling the double teams in 2012.
Possible Fits: Clemson, USC, Virginia, Oklahoma, Pittsburgh, Michigan, Michigan State, Oklahoma State, Iowa
2. Silas Redd, RB – In his first season as a starter in 2011, Redd rushed for 1,241 yards and seven touchdowns, while catching nine passes for 40 yards. He had a stretch of five 100-yard performances, including 164 against Northwestern. Penn State's offensive line has been inconsistent in Redd's career and had only one returning starter in 2012. Redd is an Athlon Sports second-team All-Big Ten selection for 2012.
Possible Fits: Iowa, Oklahoma, Virginia Tech, Syracuse, Illinois, Florida, Tennessee
3. Gerald Hodges, LB – After becoming a major contributor to the defense late in the 2010 season, Hodges emerged as one of the unit's top players in 2011. He led Penn State with 106 tackles last year, while also recording 10 tackles for a loss and 4.5 sacks. Hodges earned first-team All-Big Ten honors last season and was nominated to the Butkus Award watchlist for 2012. He is expected to be one of the first linebackers off the board in the 2013 NFL Draft.
Possible Fits: TCU, Pittsburgh, Michigan, Baylor, Texas, West Virginia, Nebraska, Auburn, Arkansas, LSU
4. Michael Mauti, LB – Injuries have limited Mauti in his career but if healthy, is capable of ranking among the Big Ten’s top linebackers. He recorded 21 tackles in four games last year but suffered a torn ACL in the 34-6 win over Eastern Michigan. Mauti played in 11 games in 2010 and recorded 67 tackles and two sacks. All signs point to a return to full strength by Mauti, but he may need a few games to knock off the rust. Considering Mauti's father played at Penn State, it could be difficult for him to leave Happy Valley.
Possible Fits: Michigan, NC State, Baylor, West Virginia, Pittsburgh, Nebraska, Arizona, Arkansas, Auburn, TCU
5. Khairi Fortt, LB – With Mauti, Hodges, Glenn Carson and Fortt, the Nittany Lions have one of the Big Ten’s top linebacking corps for 2012. Fortt finished spring practice just behind Glenn Carson on the depth chart and is expected to make another push for a starting spot this fall. He logged significant snaps last season, recording 33 tackles and six tackles for a loss. As a junior, Fortt is only scratching the surface on his potential and could have a breakout 2012 season.
Possible Fits: Pittsburgh, Nebraska, Arizona, Arizona State, Arkansas, Auburn
6. Glenn Carson, LB – Carson was steady in his first year as a starter in 2011, recording 74 stops and forcing two fumbles in 13 games. Although he's not flashy, Carson is a steady performer and will figure into the rotation even if he loses his starting job to Khairi Fortt.
Possible Fits: Michigan, Boston College, NC State, Baylor, West Virginia, Pittsburgh, Arizona, Arkansas, Auburn
7. Justin Brown, WR – Brown is Penn State’s top returning receiver after catching 35 passes for 517 yards and two scores. He caught six receptions for 62 yards in the 14-10 win over Temple, while posting one catch for 69 yards and a score in the bowl loss against Houston. At 6-foot-3 and 209 pounds, Brown has intriguing size and talent and is coming off his best statistical season.
Possible Fits: Maryland, Illinois, Temple
8. Anthony Fera, K/P – Fera had a solid 2011 season, nailing 14 of 17 field goals and averaging 42 yards per punt. Considering his value on both aspects of special teams, a lot of teams could have an interest in Fera.
Possible Fits: Florida State (punter), Virginia Tech (kicker and punter), Tennessee
9. Sean Stanley, DE – Stanley is a steady performer and is poised to finish his career on a high note. He made 30 tackles and recorded 4.5 sacks last season and is the team’s top returner at defensive end for 2012. Stanley isn’t likely to be a standout but can be a solid part of a rotation.
Possible Fits: Temple, Rutgers, Iowa
10. Matt Stankiewitch, C – With Stankiewitch back as the only returning starter, Penn State’s offensive line is in full rebuild mode in 2012. He started all 13 contests last season and helped Penn State’s rushing attack average 4.2 yards per carry and 1.1 sacks per game.
Possible Fits: Rutgers, Maryland, Temple
11. Malcolm Willis, S – The Nittany Lions lost all four starters in the secondary from last season, but the cupboard wasn’t bare for new coach Bill O’Brien. Willis played in 12 contests last year and recorded 33 stops and one interception. He doesn’t have a full season of starts under his belt, but is primed to be a solid contributor at safety.
12. Bill Belton, RB – Belton didn’t see much playing time last year but made an impact when he got on the field. He rushed for 15 yards on four attempts in the 20-14 win over Ohio State, while recording 38 yards in the bowl loss to Houston. Belton is expected to backup Silas Redd, along with contribute out of the backfield on passing downs and on special teams. This sophomore is an intriguing talent and one who should get better with more playing time
Thoughts on the matter:
1. Jordan Hill, DT – Penn State’s interior line was one of the best in the nation last year. Devon Still led the way with 17 tackles for a loss, while Hill recorded 59 stops and 3.5 sacks. With Still expiring his eligibility, Hill is expected to become a leader for Penn State’s defense and emerge as one of the top linemen in the Big Ten. Not having Still around will force defenses to focus more on Hill, but he is capable of handling the double teams in 2012.
Possible Fits: Clemson, USC, Virginia, Oklahoma, Pittsburgh, Michigan, Michigan State, Oklahoma State, Iowa
2. Silas Redd, RB – In his first season as a starter in 2011, Redd rushed for 1,241 yards and seven touchdowns, while catching nine passes for 40 yards. He had a stretch of five 100-yard performances, including 164 against Northwestern. Penn State's offensive line has been inconsistent in Redd's career and had only one returning starter in 2012. Redd is an Athlon Sports second-team All-Big Ten selection for 2012.
Possible Fits: Iowa, Oklahoma, Virginia Tech, Syracuse, Illinois, Florida, Tennessee
3. Gerald Hodges, LB – After becoming a major contributor to the defense late in the 2010 season, Hodges emerged as one of the unit's top players in 2011. He led Penn State with 106 tackles last year, while also recording 10 tackles for a loss and 4.5 sacks. Hodges earned first-team All-Big Ten honors last season and was nominated to the Butkus Award watchlist for 2012. He is expected to be one of the first linebackers off the board in the 2013 NFL Draft.
Possible Fits: TCU, Pittsburgh, Michigan, Baylor, Texas, West Virginia, Nebraska, Auburn, Arkansas, LSU
4. Michael Mauti, LB – Injuries have limited Mauti in his career but if healthy, is capable of ranking among the Big Ten’s top linebackers. He recorded 21 tackles in four games last year but suffered a torn ACL in the 34-6 win over Eastern Michigan. Mauti played in 11 games in 2010 and recorded 67 tackles and two sacks. All signs point to a return to full strength by Mauti, but he may need a few games to knock off the rust. Considering Mauti's father played at Penn State, it could be difficult for him to leave Happy Valley.
Possible Fits: Michigan, NC State, Baylor, West Virginia, Pittsburgh, Nebraska, Arizona, Arkansas, Auburn, TCU
5. Khairi Fortt, LB – With Mauti, Hodges, Glenn Carson and Fortt, the Nittany Lions have one of the Big Ten’s top linebacking corps for 2012. Fortt finished spring practice just behind Glenn Carson on the depth chart and is expected to make another push for a starting spot this fall. He logged significant snaps last season, recording 33 tackles and six tackles for a loss. As a junior, Fortt is only scratching the surface on his potential and could have a breakout 2012 season.
Possible Fits: Pittsburgh, Nebraska, Arizona, Arizona State, Arkansas, Auburn
6. Glenn Carson, LB – Carson was steady in his first year as a starter in 2011, recording 74 stops and forcing two fumbles in 13 games. Although he's not flashy, Carson is a steady performer and will figure into the rotation even if he loses his starting job to Khairi Fortt.
Possible Fits: Michigan, Boston College, NC State, Baylor, West Virginia, Pittsburgh, Arizona, Arkansas, Auburn
7. Justin Brown, WR – Brown is Penn State’s top returning receiver after catching 35 passes for 517 yards and two scores. He caught six receptions for 62 yards in the 14-10 win over Temple, while posting one catch for 69 yards and a score in the bowl loss against Houston. At 6-foot-3 and 209 pounds, Brown has intriguing size and talent and is coming off his best statistical season.
Possible Fits: Maryland, Illinois, Temple
8. Anthony Fera, K/P – Fera had a solid 2011 season, nailing 14 of 17 field goals and averaging 42 yards per punt. Considering his value on both aspects of special teams, a lot of teams could have an interest in Fera.
Possible Fits: Florida State (punter), Virginia Tech (kicker and punter), Tennessee
9. Sean Stanley, DE – Stanley is a steady performer and is poised to finish his career on a high note. He made 30 tackles and recorded 4.5 sacks last season and is the team’s top returner at defensive end for 2012. Stanley isn’t likely to be a standout but can be a solid part of a rotation.
Possible Fits: Temple, Rutgers, Iowa
10. Matt Stankiewitch, C – With Stankiewitch back as the only returning starter, Penn State’s offensive line is in full rebuild mode in 2012. He started all 13 contests last season and helped Penn State’s rushing attack average 4.2 yards per carry and 1.1 sacks per game.
Possible Fits: Rutgers, Maryland, Temple
11. Malcolm Willis, S – The Nittany Lions lost all four starters in the secondary from last season, but the cupboard wasn’t bare for new coach Bill O’Brien. Willis played in 12 contests last year and recorded 33 stops and one interception. He doesn’t have a full season of starts under his belt, but is primed to be a solid contributor at safety.
12. Bill Belton, RB – Belton didn’t see much playing time last year but made an impact when he got on the field. He rushed for 15 yards on four attempts in the 20-14 win over Ohio State, while recording 38 yards in the bowl loss to Houston. Belton is expected to backup Silas Redd, along with contribute out of the backfield on passing downs and on special teams. This sophomore is an intriguing talent and one who should get better with more playing time
it looks like the NCAA is thinking about waiving some rules to make transfers easier...however these still count against the limit (even if it's next year) so they receiving school still needs to think about whether it's really worth it depending on who it is and what year they're in....most decent schools won't be in a big hurry to give up unless the player is young and they can't do any better next year...below is part of the article from OSU site
Additionally, the NCAA is considering waiving scholarship limits for programs to which these football student-athletes transfer, provided they reduce proportionately in the next year. For example, the limit is 25 new scholarships per year to a total of 85 scholarships. If the limits are waived in 2012-13 to accommodate one Penn State student-athlete who wishes to transfer to a particular school already at the limits, in 2013-14 the school will be limited to 24 new scholarships and 84 total scholarships.
it looks like the NCAA is thinking about waiving some rules to make transfers easier...however these still count against the limit (even if it's next year) so they receiving school still needs to think about whether it's really worth it depending on who it is and what year they're in....most decent schools won't be in a big hurry to give up unless the player is young and they can't do any better next year...below is part of the article from OSU site
Additionally, the NCAA is considering waiving scholarship limits for programs to which these football student-athletes transfer, provided they reduce proportionately in the next year. For example, the limit is 25 new scholarships per year to a total of 85 scholarships. If the limits are waived in 2012-13 to accommodate one Penn State student-athlete who wishes to transfer to a particular school already at the limits, in 2013-14 the school will be limited to 24 new scholarships and 84 total scholarships.
it could be the mediocre to poor teams more likely to pick up any transfers although doubt there will be any mass exit...although the ban wasn't as long, more players stayed at USC than they ever thought would
it could be the mediocre to poor teams more likely to pick up any transfers although doubt there will be any mass exit...although the ban wasn't as long, more players stayed at USC than they ever thought would
With a nearly $4.3 billion operating budget, Pennsylvania State University has the financial capacity to absorb the $60 million fine assessed by the NCAA over five years without devastation, experts say.
With a nearly $4.3 billion operating budget, Pennsylvania State University has the financial capacity to absorb the $60 million fine assessed by the NCAA over five years without devastation, experts say.
Silas Redd the vastly talented and athletic tailback roared to five consecutive 100-yard rushing games, helping the Nittany Lions burst to a 5-0 Big Ten start en route to a share of the Leaders Division title.
THE KEY TO THE PUZZLE, DOES HE STAY OR DOES HE GO, WITHOUT HIM STAYIING, THE DOMINOES MAY FALL!
Silas Redd the vastly talented and athletic tailback roared to five consecutive 100-yard rushing games, helping the Nittany Lions burst to a 5-0 Big Ten start en route to a share of the Leaders Division title.
THE KEY TO THE PUZZLE, DOES HE STAY OR DOES HE GO, WITHOUT HIM STAYIING, THE DOMINOES MAY FALL!
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