The Lions' Pride

More for look yes, but I said it is ONE of the reasons why they are becoming more popular, especially in HS. Kids in high school who wear visors need a legit reason (at least in Pennsylvania) to be able to wear them. The pellets/eye protecion reason has worked (at least a couple kids on my HS team used that excuse to "look cool"), and the still do kick up after they use that Gator to "rake" it up (not sure what it is called but its in video). When the field compacts, that opens up the risk of more injuries, and is one of the main reasons they do maintenance on fieldturf (see video below). I am sure it does not do much, but it is still one of the reasons we are seeing more visors, at least in HS.

Alex Anzalone twitter post

@mk_twelve thank you, much appreciated! Just reevaluating things

Alex Anzalone‏ twitter post

@cjwaggysnacks it's getting worked out. You're not helping your cause, so calm down

AA posted these Saturday nite. Sounds like he hasn't ruled out OSU yet.

I seem to remember a couple other 2012 guys that were either committed or leaning towards us that said they were still considering us. When it was clear they only said it because they didn't want to offend any fans (most specifically Spence and OConner). I doubt AA is actually considering O$U anymore, otherwise he wouldn't have decommitted until he knew for sure he wasn't going there.

I wouldn't complain about having another Stupar on the team. I agree with O.B., we can't win with all valedictorians, but there is no reason not to factor character into the evaluation.

However, kids like Stupar provide something to the locker room and are great for showing parents what PSU is all about. If I was a parent and met knew a kid like Stupar was going to be around my son, I would not hesitate one moment to send him there. Stupar was a team first guy and played solid football down the stretch. He also was a good student and an asset to the community. Now he has a great chance to play on Sundays. Was he an elite player like Sean Lee - of course not. However, did he help PSU win, yes.

That said, I am not sold on AA being an elite prospect yet, I want to see what he does his SR year. AA is being recruited so highly due to potential and character. The reality is that you don't always find a 6'3" 240+ athlete with great physical and good intangibles. AA would definitely be able to digest the playbook earlier than most and that allows Vandy to spend time working on technique issues.

(EDIT: Realized it was VIP for no reason, except for it was replied to a VIP post from new-era)

Thanks, I always pulled for Nate. I met his sisters on a couple occasions. One of my friends went to their church in SC. They are definitely a very nice family.

Nate definitely has limitations, he is mostly a run and chase LBer and a drag tackler that didn't make many splash plays. However, he was a solid contribute on special teams and a good player on defense.

UM doesn't know when to stop, both when kids are committed to other schools and or if a kid de-commits from his program and says they are no longer interested...UM is still giving it 10000%.

AA might not have ruled out OSU but Cam Williams said we were still in play too.

No, but he is the next Alexander Anzalone, a player with the potential to be another great PSU All-American and future NFL All-Pro if Vandy coaches him up like we are used too and his potential matches the hype (NFL All-Pro is going a little to far, but I expect every PSU LB to eventually get there). To top that off, he aso has a 4.8gpa and like a year+ worth of AP credits.

Longer this plays out the better for PSU.

I have a feeling he is going to take his time and make sure he is 100% this time so we may have a while to go guys.

Wait where did you see is announcing at the AA game?

didn't just IMO of how itll break down perfectly for us