2027 Recruiting Thread

[rigi19041]

I personally think it’s a loss even with him being lower rated on 247 and ESPN services. I said that in my message? And yes, the money bag dictates most of these “commitments.” FYI Gleason has wandering eyes too. But in terms of Robinson, both sites seem to be saying we parted ways with Robinson .

Gleason CB to wvu.

 

[LMTLION]

Gleason CB to wvu.

This one is dollars related. Came back with new $ demands for PSU and we said no. He is another solid prospect, but no different than so many other CB prospects out there.

 

[LB99]

Coatesville PA OL Maxwell Hiller is now the second ranked overall recruit in the country. A big bump for Terrance Smith of Lansdale, PA also. He plays for Lansdale Catholic and has an offer sheet a mile long. His top 4 is LSU, Tennessee, Auburn and Rutgers.

https://247sports.com/player/terrance-smith-46152694/

 

[Nits1989]

This one is dollars related. Came back with new $ demands for PSU and we said no. He is another solid prospect, but no different than so many other CB prospects out there.

So they feel they can find an acceptable replacement for the money they want to offer?

 

[LB99]

Malvern Prep WR Cade Cooper committed to LSU a few days ago. He was once linked to PSU. Hard to argue with the WR haul at PSU if Hall and Taylor join though.

 

[rigi19041]

Malvern Prep WR Cade Cooper committed to LSU a few days ago. He was once linked to PSU. Hard to argue with the WR haul at PSU if Hall and Taylor join though.

If you want to count uncommitted players as commits.

 

[LMTLION]

So they feel they can find an acceptable replacement for the money they want to offer?

We have been recruiting this guy throughout the year, even with a full cb room prior to the decommitments. This one is based on if the kid is willing to leave his home state as that was the hindrance earlier in the process. Terry really likes this prospect.

 

[LB99]

If you want to count uncommitted players as commits.

I never did. I said “if”.

 

[NittanyLionRoar]

JF inherited sanctions from. joe. Psu only had 8 scholly OL in camp that spring. Psu had two DTs starting on the OL.

Joe lost to toledo when he had a full roster.

Boy, a couple of you guys REALLY love James Franklin and really hate Matt Campbell. It’s so weird.

 

[PSU4U]

Boy, a couple of you guys REALLY love James Franklin and really hate Matt Campbell. It’s so weird.

And apparently Joe.

 

[Connorpozlee]

I'm not sure what you mean by "he stole money".

IMO he had two problems.

1. He did his best but couldn't get it done in big games.
2. After losing to Oregon in OT last year he seemed to quit on the team. He looked like a deer in the headlights.

I don't know if could have ever overcome #1. The pressure obviously got to him on #2. He needed to go and VT is a good choice. He has recruiting connections in the region and the VT fans will be elated with a 9-3 team.

Point two is my point. Well, add to that that the team didn’t really show up for the first three games either.

 

[LB99]

We have been recruiting this guy throughout the year, even with a full cb room prior to the decommitments. This one is based on if the kid is willing to leave his home state as that was the hindrance earlier in the process. Terry really likes this prospect.

That’s going to be an uphill battle.

 

[Connorpozlee]

Franklin coudn't beat Ohio State. Period. Of course no one else in conference does either (except Connor Stalions).
He and PSU needed a "fresh start." Kraft and Franklin had a death feud anyway.....one had to go. It is actually quite possible that in 3-4-5 years reasonable people will see the change as good for everyone.
But, there are many frightened PSU fans here that need to denigrate Franklin, largely to create breathing room should Campbell get off to a less than stellar start.

There are a lot more sensible Penn State fans that realized he wasn’t going to get it done. It’s the same vast majority of fans that are willing to give Campbell a shot at doing what Franklin couldn’t. You like to make believe people are canonizing Campbell when in fact people are just willing to give Campbell the same shot they gave Franklin. He got 12 years to build what he thought was a legit national championship contender and completely **** the bed. If Campbell does the same the vast majority will want him out as well.