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  • http://pennstate.247sports.com/Article/Jones-ready-to-be-serious-contender-71276

    Penn State quarterback Paul Jones had fun with Bill O'Brien this spring but made up some ground in the classroom and on the field, too.

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    Jeff Rice

  • Like I said 3 yrs ago...he has all the tools (positive and negative) of Donovan McNabb. Huge frame, huge arm, great athleticism, elusive in the pocket, difficult to bring down, charismatic personality. He's also inaccurate and choppy with his footwork. As long as he doesn't have Don's insecurities and BOB can clean up the technique, he can have a very bright future.

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    tdiddy ●

  • Great article, Jeff. Nice to see a kid take hold of his future and decide he's just not going to slack off anymore. Obviously needs to keep it up, but would be nice if that was a turning point for Jones, both on the field and off.

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    psubills62

  • Wow great article Jeff...really cheering for Paul whether or not he wins the starting job or not.

    beaglespackers

  • A couple of winters ago I was standing in line at the HUB waiting to get my new PSU ID (I teach an intro news reporting class in the College of Comm), and a few feet ahead of me stood Paul Jones. He was, like the story said, only 17 at the time, wearing his high school letterman's jacket and looking kinda lost.

    I remember thinking how much these guys go through on and off the field, the expectations that follow them to campus and the crazy pressure, and that they really are just kids. Even two years later, Jones is still a kid. This is not to rationalize or justify his admittedly lousy approach to studying his first two years but it does serve as a reminder that a lot more goes into a player's success or failure than how physically developed he is or how far he can throw the football.

    Hard not to root for Jones, though. Likable kid.

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  • Excellent article...looking forward to see how this competition plays out in the fall.

    NCarolinaNit

  • Nice read on a Monday lunch break Jeff. Thanks.

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    pwpitch

  • tdiddy said...

    Like I said 3 yrs ago...he has all the tools (positive and negative) of Donovan McNabb. Huge frame, huge arm, great athleticism, elusive in the pocket, difficult to bring down, charismatic personality. He's also inaccurate and choppy with his footwork. As long as he doesn't have Don's insecurities and BOB can clean up the technique, he can have a very bright future.

    Yeah, McNabb is a pretty good comparison. Let's just hope he does throw bullets at the feet of WR's in the short passing game.

    This post was edited by getmyjive11 on 4/23/2012 at 11:36 AM

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  • Jeff Rice said...

    A couple of winters ago I was standing in line at the HUB waiting to get my new PSU ID (I teach an intro news reporting class in the College of Comm), and a few feet ahead of me stood Paul Jones. He was, like the story said, only 17 at the time, wearing his high school letterman's jacket and looking kinda lost.

    I remember thinking how much these guys go through on and off the field, the expectations that follow them to campus and the crazy pressure, and that they really are just kids. Even two years later, Jones is still a kid. This is not to rationalize or justify his admittedly lousy approach to studying his first two years but it does serve as a reminder that a lot more goes into a player's success or failure than how physically developed he is or how far he can throw the football.

    Hard not to root for Jones, though. Likable kid.

    Well said.

    I remember reading a lot of people's comments on here saying that PJ should be kicked of the team, he doesn't fit the student athlete mold, he just wasn't meant for college, and so on. His HS obviously didn't prepare him for college and if he needs a little help, it doesn't mean he's a complete failure and should be chewed up and spit out.

    I'm definitely rooting for him. It would make for a great story if he has a nice career at PSU.

    LambeauLeap

  • If this kid is the starting QB and he starts killing it on the football field, O'Brien is going to get all the credit and Penn State will have their pick of all the best QBs in the country.

    Now, if only we could do the same with the cornerback position.

    thomasbrady

  • LambeauLeap said...

    Well said.

    I remember reading a lot of people's comments on here saying that PJ should be kicked of the team, he doesn't fit the student athlete mold, he just wasn't meant for college, and so on. His HS obviously didn't prepare him for college and if he needs a little help, it doesn't mean he's a complete failure and should be chewed up and spit out.

    I'm definitely rooting for him. It would make for a great story if he has a nice career at PSU.

    I second! He made some mistakes at 17 and payed for them. After growing up a bit, it seems like he has learned from them and is making changes. He isn't Janoris Jenkins or Will Hill...

    #teamPJ7

    To add on, I hope he graduates and does well beyond football, also.

    Lion_in_CBus

  • Jeff Rice said...

    A couple of winters ago I was standing in line at the HUB waiting to get my new PSU ID (I teach an intro news reporting class in the College of Comm), and a few feet ahead of me stood Paul Jones. He was, like the story said, only 17 at the time, wearing his high school letterman's jacket and looking kinda lost.

    I remember thinking how much these guys go through on and off the field, the expectations that follow them to campus and the crazy pressure, and that they really are just kids. Even two years later, Jones is still a kid. This is not to rationalize or justify his admittedly lousy approach to studying his first two years but it does serve as a reminder that a lot more goes into a player's success or failure than how physically developed he is or how far he can throw the football.

    Hard not to root for Jones, though. Likable kid.

    This is exactly the reason why I get frustrated with the "internet mob" that translates stars into early playing time. I get so tired of hearing (RMJnumbers and others) state that this kid will come in a see meaningful playing time right away. "He is a stud and I can see him starting from day one" blah blah blah....

    Some of these kids don't know how to fold their own shirts yet, get the proper sleep, or manage their time. Joe was right about not letting a true freshmen play. They need to just get adjusted to living away from home and no longer being the big fish in a small pond who gets everything easily handed to them.

    ok.... off my soap box for now.

    Good article Jeff. Thanks

    PSUDE ●

  • pwpitch said...

    Nice read on a Monday lunch break Jeff. Thanks.

    Ditto. I did the same over my lunch.

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  • Good article, kid is Cam Newton waiting to happen, but staying in school to make it happen.

    pipedope

  • Jeff Rice said...

    A couple of winters ago I was standing in line at the HUB waiting to get my new PSU ID (I teach an intro news reporting class in the College of Comm), and a few feet ahead of me stood Paul Jones. He was, like the story said, only 17 at the time, wearing his high school letterman's jacket and looking kinda lost.

    I remember thinking how much these guys go through on and off the field, the expectations that follow them to campus and the crazy pressure, and that they really are just kids. Even two years later, Jones is still a kid. This is not to rationalize or justify his admittedly lousy approach to studying his first two years but it does serve as a reminder that a lot more goes into a player's success or failure than how physically developed he is or how far he can throw the football.

    Hard not to root for Jones, though. Likable kid.

    Joe would have loved to see his current success.

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    appoo

  • appoo said...

    Joe would have loved to see his current success.

    Very, very true.

    MTayl72

  • appoo said...

    Joe would have loved to see his current success.

    +1 to that

    I know its off topic for this board, but has anyone heard anything about the team honoring Joe this season? Maybe with a JVP helmet sticker or patch on the uniforms?

    BlueNWhite

  • I just finished watching the BW game - don't understand how anyone could deny after watching that PJ is the best option. If he's not the starter at the end of this season, I'll be stunned. Just a MASSIVE gulf between him and the others in terms of presence, power, mobility, etc. Those throws to Zanellato and Lehman were crazy - running, back foot, and yet lasers deep down field. With more reps and training from OB and Fish, gotta believe the sky is the limit for him.

    And as I said when the DOB saga was happening, I would far rather see a kid like PJ lead PSU to glory than a transfer. All those that were writing him off and taking shots at his intelligence should be forced to publicly eat crow if he's succesful. Watch this video and tell me you're not pulling for this guy (also a nice reminder of the things that made us proud of the previous staff).

    Penn State QB Paul Jones Talks to the Media

    He is very candid about the academic issues that have slowed his career and how he has begun to bounce back from them.

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    Nittanynole

  • As the game went on and more playing time you could see that PJ had settled down. Love the arm strength, rather see over thrown balls than under thrown.

    psudaryl

  • Really pulling for the guy.
    But is it a 100% slam dunk he'll be eliglbe this fall?
    He says so in a recent interview that he will be

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    psunjfl

  • PJ reminds me of Steve Mcnair. Similar game and build.

    bigsuge71

  • I agree with that much more than the
    McCabn comparison

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    fabfour12324 ●

  • Gotta love this kids personality. I'm pulling for PJ. (Yes people.....I've supported Bolden.....but that was because it was just him and MM. PJ has my support)

    md154

  • fabfour12324 said...

    I agree with that much more than the
    McCabn comparison

    He doesn't look as stocky as either of those guys to me.

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    “We need to keep this (expletive) together,” Mauti and Zordich to Hill

    psujmc1992

  • You have to consider what those two looked like at 20

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