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Ludd

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There was a write up from Matt Fortuna on Twitter that Penn State reached out to Campbell at the beginning and bad information on how to contact him led to the requests never making it to him.and left the initial inquires unanswered. For what its worth.
Seems like a follow up phone call could have done the trick.
 

TheWizardofCamelot

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Does anyone know what Franklin got in NIL funding annually here?

I know it has come out since that NIL/management was a big rough point for Franklin and Kraft.

Any insight as to why we’re seeing such commitment now vs with Franklin? Was it strictly because of the big game record? Or does that have something to do with new adidas money? Doesn’t seem like the adidas powers at be loved Franklin…
 

LB99

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Sieg may be having some regret, but Brown probably isn't yet. His dad went to WVU so it was always an option. Sieg has stated that RichRod will give him a chance to play both ways too, so there is that.
WVU was a dumpster fire last year. They can portal into PSU whenever they have had enough down there
 
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rigi19040

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I wonder what some of the instigators on the current team are thinking now that we have a great coach and an influx of NIL money? Keep our players that have been dedicated to the program and allow the others that are instigators to leave.
Who are the instigators?

How about treating the players fairly and they won't be instigators in the first place. If you were busting your arse and your employer paid someone double what you made and they produce less(Clifford and deluca) would you be happy?
 

Bison13

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Solid? Rutgers absolutely destroyed our secondary. They could not make a stop when they needed to all season.
as mentioned in the other reply, there is a later signing period, he will gather a few from there, maybe a couple from his ISU class, and potentially once some other coaches get fired/replaced after the bowl games, could poach from their classes. Only a handful of the top 300 who didnt sign and about all of them are 'committed'. I like Sam Gash, the WR from Detroit committed to MSU, dad was PSU FB, and hearing kid wants to flip to WVU. Worth looking in to and Terry should make a call ASAP.
 
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PaRURALGUY35

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Does anyone know what Franklin got in NIL funding annually here?

I know it has come out since that NIL/management was a big rough point for Franklin and Kraft.

Any insight as to why we’re seeing such commitment now vs with Franklin? Was it strictly because of the big game record? Or does that have something to do with new adidas money? Doesn’t seem like the adidas powers at be loved Franklin…
Word around was that Kraft had given Franklin the go ahead to spend big money in the portal on players but Franklin believed more in taking care of his own guys by the $500,,000 each to Deluca and Clifford. Honestly I believe the money was there for Franklin to use but he didn't want to use NIL and the portal that way. Soo while other programs were throwing top dollar at recruits and portal players , Franklin was paying his current roster guys the money regardless of their on field contributions. This is whats funny to me, he os going to do the same thing he did here at VT and they believe it will work for them there. I cant help but think that there are a few recruits that bailed and went to VT to follow him that are having or going to have real buyers remorse, especially after they see everything coming out today. Hopefully they get everything they were promised and he does right by them.
 
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Bison13

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Thanks. Is he a D1 QB prospect? I know he's a D1 Safety prospect.
not quite at the P5 level IMO. Great athlete though, baseball and basketball 4 year starter if he wanted to play, ran track last year. He might be able to do it in Rich Rods offense though
 

rigi19040

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Word around was that Kraft had given Franklin the go ahead to spend big money in the portal on players but Franklin believed more in taking care of his own guys by the $500,,000 each to Deluca and Clifford. Honestly I believe the money was there for Franklin to use but he didn't want to use NIL and the portal that way. Soo while other programs were throwing top dollar at recruits and portal players , Franklin was paying his current roster guys the money regardless of their on field contributions. This is whats funny to me, he os going to do the same thing he did here at VT and they believe it will work for them there. I cant help but think that there are a few recruits that bailed and went to VT to follow him that are having or going to have real buyers remorse, especially after they see everything coming out today. Hopefully they get everything they were promised and he does right by them.
Where are you getting the numbers? How about posting them all and we can compare. Deluca was the #2 returning lb from last year. Clifford was the top returning wr. I would bet the transfer wrs and transfer lb got more.
 

Ludd

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I think Terry will be the HC for it so probably?
I’m curious even with him coaching…after the guys opt out to go to the NFL and the guys that are going to hit the portal, I’m not sure what we’ll have left. We may need our third string punter to start at wide receiver. Looking at the projections, I certainly hope we don’t end up playing Pitt or Louisville…those could get ugly.
 
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rigi19040

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not quite at the P5 level IMO. Great athlete though, baseball and basketball 4 year starter if he wanted to play, ran track last year. He might be able to do it in Rich Rods offense though
Usually don't have the arm.

Tons of these guys play qb in high school. Many teams put their best athlete at qb. There are probably 10 guys on our team that played qb.
 

LMTLION

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Who are the instigators?

How about treating the players fairly and they won't be instigators in the first place. If you were busting your arse and your employer paid someone double what you made and they produce less(Clifford and deluca) would you be happy?
Yeah, a lot is coming out over the last week on the different boards about how Franklin spent NIL. He had money to get a top receiver, but he wouldn’t spend it on one. He’d rather give it the Liam Clifford senior types. No offense to the guy, but he’s not a top receiver.
 
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WVilleLion23

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And just like that, no one gave a crap about anything that happened before today. Some of you play right into the doom and gloom of the media and the “careful what you wish for!?!?!?” “DO yUO waNT To Be NebRASka?!!!!!” crowd. Let those folks have their “10-2” are my favorite numbers soap box routine, at least PSU is finally putting up a fight to take its place in this sport. Kraft gets it, not always pretty, but he gets it.
Kraft got lucky and it only happened once university president got involved. Lets not act like Kraft had this in the bag the whole time.
 

Bvillebaron

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We are moving on......so many more statues to tear down. Our work is never done.

Man, I just don't get the division and animosity in our fanbase. I dont see this in other schools fan bases. I have supported all our coaches over the years...going back to Rip Engle. I'm appreciative of all their contributions to Penn State. They all have done some great things during their tenures. Now I'm looking forward to the Campbell era. That doesn't mean that I can't still honor Rip, Joe, Bill and James for all their accomplishments and contributions. It just seems some fans take on this tribal mentality. Not sure why. We are all Penn Staters and we should be proud of our past, present and future.
You and I finally agree on something and well said. I have always supported every Penn State coach as I will Campbell since as a 65 year fan (who attended his first game when Rip was coach) I always root for Penn State to win every game. We Are!
 

PaRURALGUY35

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Where are you getting the numbers? How about posting them all and we can compare. Deluca was the #2 returning lb from last year. Clifford was the top returning wr. I would bet the transfer wrs and transfer lb got more.
Google it yourself I did those were 2 that were available and posted that I saw. Regardless you payed 500,000 for Clifford for 3 receptions and 25 yards. Our wide receivers have been weak and non existent, guess im an idiot cause I would never have considered giving Clifford 500,000 or Deluca the same. Not taking anything from them but other teams with ambitions of a national championship would not have payed Deluca and Clifford 500,000 each to snag them if they would have been portal players.
 

Binder74

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Yeah, a lot is coming out over the last week on the different boards about how Franklin spent NIL. He had money to get a top receiver, but he wouldn’t spend it on one. He’d rather give it the Liam Clifford senior types. No offense to the guy, but he’s not a top receiver.
But he is our backup qb
 

PAgeologist

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The question is, how do we replace what would have been 23 freshmen recruits? I still think we will need at least 40 portal guys now. We probably saved about 10 necessary portals by making the hire now as opposed to next week.
Recruits who signed with another team and want to come back, can enter the portal coming up. Plus late signees. Otherwise its standard portal players. Should be able to get some impact players with that big budget. Hopefully the staff will put it to good use.
 

Bvillebaron

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The first reporter at the press conference that asks Matt how it feels to be the ninth choice should be removed from the building and never allowed back (I’m guessing it will be Flounders).
I agree 100%. On the other hand, I don’t want to hear Kraft say anything about Campbell being his guy all along either.
 
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