The Lions' Pride

I kind of expected it to be honest. He struck me as a kid who wanted to forge his own path, and think that, along with a defense that does a pretty good job with their Secondary, would draw him to MSU over OSU and PSU, when you have TPs school or your local school.

Yeah, considering guys like Sean have a hard time getting a read on him, I doubt the PPG has any real "sources" outside of "twitter rumors."

It sure seems internet momentum is going to MSU. I maintain that none of his top three would shock me. I think anyone could provide evidence for any of those three schools. Just have to find out tonight.

Another thing I'll say is that Cox is BOB's first real recruiting test. Reeves and Williams would have been if they had given PSU a real chance. Lynch was obviously a good get, but Cox, IMO, is the first real test for PSU's current staff.

Where did he call out the decommits? I missed this. That's AWESOME... Anyone have a link?

Cox's recruitment has been a mystery the entire process. IMO I could see him choosing any of the 4 schools and it's hard for me to rule out any with about 2 hours til it's public. PSU because he's more than aware of our depth chart and his tweet of "happy decision" aligns with BOB's visit. Wisky because they had him ov last, got in the final word. MSU having the most stable of coaching staffs of teams he's selecting from and tO$u because TP, Jordan Hall and the Messiah effect.

Sorry if I hurt someones feelings with that post didn't mean to...lol

I don't think that's true.. MSU has been recruiting the kid since last summer (maybe earlier), BOB and staff has been recruiting the kid since three weeks ago.. Both his recruiting coordinator and position coach at PSU are no longer with the program.

I would be surprised if he went anywhere other than MSU..

O'Brien + staff's first real recruiting test will be Breneman. Every school in the country will be looking to steal him away from us, especially our newest best friend at OSU..

It is still a battle yes but I give BOB benefit of the doubt here he hasn't even had his entire staff together in the same room yet. I do agree with you that time doesn't matter as Reeves and Cam have proven they would drop to their knees and praise Meyer in about a months with Schutt and Spence even less time but I think Cox wants the entire package and had the old staff still been intact I think he'd be all PSU because as you said he loves the university aspect. Would be a great get but BOB was behind the 8 ball on this guy and shouldn't be held against him Brenneman as Balt put it will be his first test.

I agree that it's not a test for OB. He's not full time yet (rightly or wrongly) so it isn't fair to label it as a test. Wait until he's full time and see how he does.

I've read through Cox threads many times today and I keep coming back to the same thing. Why would he announce on a local PA station if he's going out of state to MI? MSU will not be the team we're used to seeing. They are losing alot of talent most notably their three year starter at Qb, two starting WR, AA DT, Rb etc. They will be rebuilding for a year at least.

MSU returns 9/11 starters on D, and 18 of the 22 on the 2 deep off of a D that finished 5th in the nation in yardage allowed. One of the 2 open starting spots is at FS. BTW, every member of the starting 11 received at least Hon. Mention All-Big 10 last season. Michigan State has a question mark at QB and WR, but the #1 RB is back along with 6 OL who have had multiple games as starters (4 of the 5 that finished the year as starters return).

I don't know where Cox ends up, but I don't see how he could go wrong with MSU, tOSU, PSU or Wisconsin.