The Lions' Pride

Yes, this 100%. I know what you mean. It was a decent blow to MSU when Se'Veon Pittman switched back to OSU as soon as Meyer showed up there and snapped his fingers. That really ticked me off, but in the end, kids will be kids. It still sucks when you get played like that though.

You still don't have enough bodies. Kenney isn't a competent CB whatsoever. Amos is likely a starter next year at CB. We need another safety. Don't know if we'll land someone, but I guarantee that we're going to try.

I think MSU has too much class to stoop to that level. I heard hoke and meyer did with several recruits. Why did we ask for an extension with that simple questionnaire emmert sent us? Seems to me like we have to get this ncaa crap behind us as fast as possible. Christ, my 7 year old could have filled that out. As unfounded as it will be, it still is a cloud over us. Recruits don't care about sandusky, but potential ncaa sanctions are scaring them away and allowing the competitors to outrecruit us. The longer this goes on the worse next year's recruiting class will be. meyer, hoke, pitt, wisky will all use this to their advantages.

Let's see the mainstream media reported Cristobal to Rutgers this morning. How did that work out?

PSU blew this one, imo. Someone may have planted the NCAA sanction card in Cox's head, but it is our staff's job to come up with a counter narrative. Whatever they are saying, they need to go back to the drawing board.

We are not even being investigated. It is just some paper inquiry.

I would agree with this. I don't think that people realized how much of an asset Paterno still was as a recruiter... even though he was not as active as people wanted. His name is legend... and with that we got a few 4 star kids every year from the legend.

Bill O'Brien has very little name recognition. Hopefully this Super Bowl helps and he can call some kids from the locker room after they win ( I am assuming that they will). I saw a tweet this morning from some blogger that was retweeted by some well known sports journalists basically mocking PSU because Rutgers in a couple of days hired a better coach (this was when Mario Cristobal was rumored to have taken the job) than PSU did in 3 months.

This is the sentiment that we are dealing with until O'Brien proves something. We need wins and a better brand of football than we have put out on the field to build excitement with recruits. Very doubtful that you will see a bunch of big time recruits jump aboard early. O'Brien has to prove his worth on the field.

Rubbish?

Typical foolish answer really. Our staff has come head to head with some other top programs and lost a lot.

Breneman going to be visiting ND for a 3rd time on his own dime in February..with OSU chasing. You really like PSU to beat those teams out? Hasnt happened in ages.

Maybe this NCAA seed planting thing makes us all feel better or allows for a scapegoat, but Cox has been to MSU 4 times in a year

For a Junior Day, two unofficial visits, and an official visit. Actions speak louder than words,right,

PSU is practically in his backyard and he made only two trips. I just doubt this NCAA violations thing tipped the scales to MSU

Good luck to the kid. Not surprised by his decision but I'm bumming about it.

This really isnt any different than any other year. We seem to always lose out on the top PA talent. Im not saying we lose out on all the top talent but it sure seems like we miss out on a lot.

Does anyone know why he picked Michigan State?