I am most curious about the status of Smith Vilbert (DE). Hoping he stays @ PSU.
Anyone have speculation on who you think might portal out?
Anyone have speculation on who you think might portal out?
Another concern for me would be losing QB Christian Veilleux. I think it will be a hard sell on Franklin's part to convince him to stay. If he goes I hope it isn't within the B1G.I always worry about the highly ranked guys coming out of high school that didn't get any run. I hope we don't see surprises in the WR group, we can't afford them.
I agree, but from his playing perspective, there is little reason to stay.Another concern for me would be losing QB Christian Veilleux. I think it will be a hard sell on Franklin's part to convince him to stay. If he goes I hope it isn't within the B1G.
I agree, but from his playing perspective, there is little reason to stay.
Superior athletes don't strive to be insurance policies. They aren't wired to think that way. Starting is better than wishing and hoping....even if it means in the MAC. It's not like guys don't make NFL rosters every year from MAC teams.Not worth being a #2 in the B1G? I mean, where do you go that will guarantee a starting job? He doesn't have a big body of work. Kerry Collins was the #2 at one point....
about rightJust my 2 cents, and I hate to project a kid's future. They are all PSU kids and we all apprecieate what they have done for the program. To the best of my knowledge, they have all stayed out of trouble and they have all worked towards their degrees.
But, for the most part, they only have a short amount of time in this life to play this game. There are exceptions, but the rule is still just a short window of opportunity.
I think the following are ripe to transfer out
Keyvone Lee
Christian Velliuex
Smith Vilbert
Jimmy Christ
Golden Israel Achumba
Ibrahim Traore
Malick Meiga
Jaden Dottin
There may be others, but I just looked at the positions, and how much I have seen these guys play and their class. level.
Superior athletes don't strive to be insurance policies. They aren't wired to think that way. Starting is better than wishing and hoping....even if it means in the MAC. It's not like guys don't make NFL rosters every year from MAC teams.
In the past, a transfer was costly...not any more.
We as fans want to keep everyone "we" have, recruit 25 blue chips and add difference makers from the portal. That's not the real world.
Their coach entered the portal on Sunday.I don't care either way, but football isn't guaranteed either. Transfer to Stanford.
Their coach entered the portal on Sunday.
Good list. The bottom line is simply that PSU has too many talented players coming back next year and all want tons of playing time. They all can't get tons of playing time so many will transfer out. Also, our 2023 recruits are also good so they will factor into decisions of current players. Velliuex could well be another Levis.Just my 2 cents, and I hate to project a kid's future. They are all PSU kids and we all apprecieate what they have done for the program. To the best of my knowledge, they have all stayed out of trouble and they have all worked towards their degrees.
But, for the most part, they only have a short amount of time in this life to play this game. There are exceptions, but the rule is still just a short window of opportunity.
I think the following are ripe to transfer out
Keyvone Lee
Christian Velliuex
Smith Vilbert
Jimmy Christ
Golden Israel Achumba
Ibrahim Traore
Malick Meiga
Jaden Dottin
There may be others, but I just looked at the positions, and how much I have seen these guys play and their class. level.
There is little doubt that if CV transfers and grabs a starting job.....with the first subpar Allar game.....CV never got a chance here will be the cry.Good list. The bottom line is simply that PSU has too many talented players coming back next year and all want tons of playing time. They all can't get tons of playing time so many will transfer out. Also, our 2023 recruits are also good so they will factor into decisions of current players. Velliuex could well be another Levis.
You’re making a comparison to 1993? Some things have changed since then. Playing is the goal for these kids. 4 star QBs don’t pick a school to be a career backup.Not worth being a #2 in the B1G? I mean, where do you go that will guarantee a starting job? He doesn't have a big body of work. Kerry Collins was the #2 at one point....
You’re making a comparison to 1993? Some things have changed since then. Playing is the goal for these kids. 4 star QBs don’t pick a school to be a career backup.
Just my 2 cents, and I hate to project a kid's future. They are all PSU kids and we all appreciate what they have done for the program. To the best of my knowledge, they have all stayed out of trouble and they have all worked towards their degrees.
But, for the most part, they only have a short amount of time in this life to play this game. There are exceptions, but the rule is still just a short window of opportunity.
I think the following are ripe to transfer out
Keyvone Lee
Christian Velliuex
Smith Vilbert
Jimmy Christ
Golden Israel Achumba
Ibrahim Traore
Malick Meiga
Jaden Dottin
There may be others, but I just looked at the positions, and how much I have seen these guys play and their class. level.
Neither did Tommy Stevens or Will Levis.Not worth being a #2 in the B1G? I mean, where do you go that will guarantee a starting job? He doesn't have a big body of work.
Neither did Tommy Stevens or Will Levis.
Obviously Keyvone Lee has been a prime point of discussion regarding the portal due to the emergence of the 2 true freshmen...that said, unless he is accepting nothing less than being a starter, there are PLENTY of carries for a #3 RB option during a long season...there are no other remaining scholarship RB's on the roster besides the 2 freshmen and the lone committed RB recruit will likely have a rehab year in 2023...Just my 2 cents, and I hate to project a kid's future. They are all PSU kids and we all appreciate what they have done for the program. To the best of my knowledge, they have all stayed out of trouble and they have all worked towards their degrees.
But, for the most part, they only have a short amount of time in this life to play this game. There are exceptions, but the rule is still just a short window of opportunity.
I think the following are ripe to transfer out
Keyvone Lee
Christian Velliuex
Smith Vilbert
Jimmy Christ
Golden Israel Achumba
Ibrahim Traore
Malick Meiga
Jaden Dottin
There may be others, but I just looked at the positions, and how much I have seen these guys play and their class. level.
Kentucky might be looking for a QB?As expected.
Kentucky might be looking for a QB?
HS >>> PSU >>> KENTUCKY. LOLI shared it with them. Lol
Tate Martell.....come on down!Kentucky might be looking for a QB?
Mel Kiper's big board NFL QB pipeline...Kentucky might be looking for a QB?
Tate Martell.....come on down!
I think that is a good list but hoping Smith Vilbert decides to stay ala Hakeem Beamon.Just my 2 cents, and I hate to project a kid's future. They are all PSU kids and we all appreciate what they have done for the program. To the best of my knowledge, they have all stayed out of trouble and they have all worked towards their degrees.
But, for the most part, they only have a short amount of time in this life to play this game. There are exceptions, but the rule is still just a short window of opportunity.
I think the following are ripe to transfer out
Keyvone Lee
Christian Velliuex
Smith Vilbert
Jimmy Christ
Golden Israel Achumba
Ibrahim Traore
Malick Meiga
Jaden Dottin
There may be others, but I just looked at the positions, and how much I have seen these guys play and their class. level.
Speaking of former PSU QBs in Canada, what ever happened to Michael O'Connor?
Ok?? I’m sorry but I don’t get your point. Lawrence was the #1 overall QB recruit in his class, a consensus 5 star recruit, and played as a true freshman leading Clemson to a National Championship. I’m not sure what that has to do with CV?So was Trevor Lawrence then I guess....
Ok?? I’m sorry but I don’t get your point. Lawrence was the #1 overall QB recruit in his class, a consensus 5 star recruit, and played as a true freshman leading Clemson to a National Championship. I’m not sure what that has to do with CV?
Fields actually transfered after he basically rode the bench his freshman year too.Lawrence was second string until the QB in front of him was pulled. Stroud waited until Fields left. Could happen anywhere. Look - I don’t care that much, but being #2 at a big time school beats starting at a lower tiered school. You’re one snap away from starting. Just my opinion.
Big time school or small time school who cares? I’d rather start at the school where your poll participants attend.Lawrence was second string until the QB in front of him was pulled. Stroud waited until Fields left. Could happen anywhere. Look - I don’t care that much, but being #2 at a big time school beats starting at a lower tiered school. You’re one snap away from starting. Just my opinion.
Superior athletes don't strive to be insurance policies. They aren't wired to think that way. Starting is better than wishing and hoping....even if it means in the MAC. It's not like guys don't make NFL rosters every year from MAC teams.
In the past, a transfer was costly...not any more.
We as fans want to keep everyone "we" have, recruit 25 blue chips and add difference makers from the portal. That's not the real world.
Lawrence was starter by game 4 of true freshman season and Bryant then transferred. Being #2 at a “big time” school doesn’t get you drafted if you never get that chance. But being a starter at a “lower tiered school” gets you exposure. The NFL has had quite a few successful QBs who played at “lower tiered” schools. Big Ben and Favre come to mind. With that being said, personally, I think Villeaux has the ability to play somewhere pretty reputable.Lawrence was second string until the QB in front of him was pulled. Stroud waited until Fields left. Could happen anywhere. Look - I don’t care that much, but being #2 at a big time school beats starting at a lower tiered school. You’re one snap away from starting. Just my opinion.
Lawrence was starter by game 4 of true freshman season and Bryant then transferred. Being #2 at a “big time” school doesn’t get you drafted if you never get that chance. But being a starter at a “lower tiered school” gets you exposure. The NFL has had quite a few successful QBs who played at “lower tiered” schools. Big Ben and Favre come to mind. With that being said, personally, I think Villeaux has the ability to play somewhere pretty reputable.