The Lions' Pride

Would it be rude to downgrade a post from Sean?? Cause I REALLY want to right now. DO NOT IMPEDE OUR IRRATIONAL EXUBERANCE!!

Lol just kidding - honestly it's just great to see kids from all over the country interested in PSU, getting looks, saying good things, no matter how generic. Can't do anything but help in future years. Haven't been this excited about PSU recruiting since the late 90's... (with '05 as the one exception).

He looks like a great prospect, I hope we get a legit look.

But I'm really interested to see how this new recruiting strategy unfolds. We're definitely casting a wide net, and don't seem to be neglecting our traditional recruiting areas. Leaves me wondering, how many recruits can we expect to commit from non-traditional areas? Over-under at 4 sound about right?

I agree with Sean, as his comments came across (to me) like a recruit who is just enjoying the attention - nothing wrong with that at all. Like I implied...getting him out for a visit would be the first indication that he's actually interested.

The good thing is that we've got a lot to sell any DL with LJ and now Fitzgerald. It doesn't hurt to try and work on these guys. There's always surprises in recruiting.

Yes, that sounds about right. We havent typically ventured too far down the Atlantic coast or too far west of Ohio (or to be honest, too far west of Pittsburgh). I guess I'd define 'typical' as everything between the DMV area and New England.

Now that I think about it, getting only from outside this area seems low, considering that we'd always seem to pull a couple recruits from non-traditional areas even before we started recruiting everywhere.

Regardless of our chances to land this kid, I'm just excited that it seems like we are going to actively be expanding our recruiting horizons across the entire country, if the right prospects are out there. That's all I wanted with this new staff. The payoffs will come when we get guys signed up and created some connections...I know that all takes time though.

This is the way to go after far off prospects. Focus on a few difference makers who you have heard are willing to travel. Stress that PSU isn't going after every top 10 DT in the country; PSU is coming after you b/c the staff sees something special in your play that makes you a perfect fit to be a Nittany Lion. Then get the kid on campus.