The Lions' Pride

Here are some of his quotes from an ESPN article

"The only thing it means is this is an opportunity for me to go out and show everyone what I can do, that this is a blessing from God," Smith said while driving back from Penn State late Saturday evening. "... I can't speak to the sanctions. All I know is Penn State is my dream school and the place I wanted to go since Day One."

"The first thing that impressed me the most is the academics. Academics are one thing that won't change. A degree from Penn State speaks volumes," Smith said.

"The coaching staff has to be one of the best in the nation right now. They teach the players and allow them to have fun."

"While playing in the back yard, you're imagining you're part of a team," he said. "Ever since those days, I always envisioned myself in a Penn State uniform and playing in Happy Valley."

ESPN also refers to Jordan as a 3 star recruit and lists offers from Buffalo, Colorado, Kansas, and Illinois.

I can't see anything not to like about this kid enrolling early or his quotes about Penn State.

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8260808/penn-state-nittany-lions-land-defensive-back-jordan-smith-first-recruit-ncaa-sanctions
article by Jared Shanker

This is the best news I have read about PSU in a long week of things. Welcome aboard young man!!!!

I find it funny that the recruiting sites have nothing written up about this kid, but ESPN has one of the most in depth write ups that I have read.

Welcome aboard young man. Great decision to come to PSU. Great academics to go along with great football.