You Could Be Mine: Kevin Newsome
by Run Up The Score on Dec 16, 2008 12:11 PM EST
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[UPDATE: Newsome picks Penn State. Under section 4.29 of the BSD Administrative Code, I am obligat...
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Also, a local news video report from Virginia, helpfully flagged by BSD reader "psu". You'll love the Overdramatic Sportscaster Voice, too.]
The highly praised, Virginia quarterback recruit makes his selection this afternoon.
There pretty much are no other recruiting options available at this late date if Newsome decides to go elsewhere. The Lions suddenly became shorthanded at the position when talented sophomore Pat Devlin decided to transfer last week.
"It's huge," Bob Lichtenfels of Scout.com, a national recruiting service, said of the decision. "He's a dual threat guy with a strong arm. He's not (Ohio State's) Terrelle Pryor with the ball in his hands, but he's in between Clark and Pryor. He's faster and more athletic than Clark ..."
Penn State's offensive "system fits his skill set, and they need him," Lichtenfels said. "He can step in and learn from Darryl that first year and really learn the offense and, by year number two, probably be your starting quarterback."
Newsome's college transition will be aided by his early graduation from high school and enrolling at the school of his choice next month. He will be able to participate in an entire spring workout session.
Penn State is considered by most experts to be the leader for Newsome's services, especially in light of the Pat Devlin transfer. As with all other aspects of the dirty business known as college recruiting, there are no certainties. You hear that? None, nada.
A dazzling array of highlights, while we wait:
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And if he doesn't select Penn State
…expect an unholy clusterfrick on every Penn State blog and message board by 6:15 p.m.
by Run Up The Score on Dec 16, 2008 12:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Talking to the Techies
Everyone down here seems to think he’s going to PSU after being so sure last week that he was going to Tech. They site the sudden opening in playing time with Devlin’s departure and the fact that Tech’s offense has consistently finished 90-110th in the nation ever since the Vick era. Their offensive coordinator makes JayPa look like Bill Walsh and with Tech getting an Orange Bowl bid, the guy doesn’t seem to be leaving anytime soon. On the flipside, whenever we have a mobile QB of his kind, our offense goes from flatline to national contender.
That said, I’m not holding my breath on the decision of an 18 year old high schooler. There is no telling where he could end up.
Luring recruits with my new "Posting HD" scheme since '08.
by 06Lion on Dec 16, 2008 12:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Quote of the day
“Their offensive coordinator makes JayPa look like Bill Walsh”
by PSU Mudder on Dec 16, 2008 1:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
There's always Paul Jones.
Even if he doesn’t commit it’s not the end of the world.
by Cairo on Dec 16, 2008 1:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
True
Paul Jones is still a junior this year so when Clark graduates he’ll be an incoming freshman, so I think we would have to get a QB in this class. What’s up with Myles Gibbon, is he completely off the board?
by WPIALkid22 on Dec 16, 2008 1:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No news on Gibbon
His dad/coach was in touch with both Mike and me a while ago, but it’s been quiet lately.
by Run Up The Score on Dec 16, 2008 1:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
what did his dad say?
Is he interested in Penn State? I wonder if we don’t offer him would he be willing to take a grey shirt? I don’t know why we aren’t going after him, at the very least he could be a good backup
by WPIALkid22 on Dec 16, 2008 1:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Backup
A lot of people seem to think we’re going to try and get Andrew Shoop to walk on. He’s a local kid so it may make more sense.
by psuphiman80 on Dec 16, 2008 2:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They were very interested
It seems the PSU coaches backed off a while ago, but like I said, I haven’t heard anything in quite some time.
I thought the kid’s film looked great, fwiw.
by Run Up The Score on Dec 16, 2008 2:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think PSU is interested
Don’t ask me why.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
by BSD on Dec 16, 2008 1:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If we dont get Newsome
We will be in pretty sorry shape next year.
by psuphiman80 on Dec 16, 2008 3:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
We need a QB this year.
by Screen Name 20 on Dec 16, 2008 3:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Clark
Hopefully Clark was a good host when Newsome was on his visit. We really need Newsome and Brown…sort of like a combo deal in dodgeball when we were in 3rd grade.
PSU Softball
by QBsneak12 on Dec 16, 2008 12:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
My only wish
He doesn’t pull a classless stunt like Kevin Jones. I will poo on his house if he does that!
by Cairo on Dec 16, 2008 12:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
after pryor
after that mess, and the Shaw mess, I’ve learned to keep pretty reserved about this recruiting thing until signing day. E ven if he does verbal, it is pretty meaningless until he’s signed the LOI.
Either way, the recruiting process is still extremely entertaining to keep track of — it’s part of why I love NCAAF, nothing is static, everything changes…
by millzners on Dec 16, 2008 12:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah but
newsome is enrolling early, so he only has a few weeks until spring semster starts. So if he commits I don’t think he has time to shop around some more.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
by BSD on Dec 16, 2008 1:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That video needs...
…more cowbell.
by LowcountryLion on Dec 16, 2008 12:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It didn't sound like anyone was watching the game.
There were no reactions from the crowd after plays. Was it a soundtrack?
by Nittany Raleigh on Dec 16, 2008 12:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
sounded like a Pitt game... (I know... cheap shot)
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by TheMightyErik on Dec 16, 2008 2:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
...you called..?!
" We need MORE cowbell !"
by BlueWhiteLife on Dec 16, 2008 7:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think Newsome is as close to a lock as you can get for an 18 year old.
Devlin’s transfer, as I’ve said before, might be the best thing for us. Granted Clark is blessed with good health and no injuries, this sets us up nicely to have a 3 year starter starting in 2010. I can see it now:
Newsome rolls to his right
Fakes the pitch to Royster
Hits ZUG on the deep crossing pattern for 6. Penn State wins.
Again.
Zug Nation (It’s no longer Nittany Nation Now; we’ve all be reaclimated) goes absolutely wild.
by Ab4PSU on Dec 16, 2008 12:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Zug rolls to his right
Fakes the pitch to Royster; the fake is so effective Royster briefly loses consciousness
Zug stares the DB directly in the eyes causing the DB to empty his bowels
Zug Hits himself on the deep crossing pattern for 6. Penn State wins.
Again.
Zug wins the Heisman. Again.
by millzners on Dec 16, 2008 1:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Newsome rolls to his right
Fakes the pitch to Royster ZUG
Hits ZUG on the deep crossing pattern for 6. Penn State wins.
Again.
Zug Nation (It’s no longer Nittany Nation Now; we’ve all be reaclimated) goes absolutely wild.
Yes, the ZUG is that fast…
by Screen Name 20 on Dec 16, 2008 1:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Best thing?
I don’t think it is the best thing for Devlin to leave because instead of a Redshirt-Senior QB against Alabama we now have a Redshirt Walk-on Soph and a True Freshman/Soph…not exactly a lot of experience.
PSU Softball
by QBsneak12 on Dec 16, 2008 2:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What I think they mean by 'best thing' is that we probably would not have had a real shot
at Newsome had PD not left. Newsome went from being on the fence with us, VT, tOSU, and BC (not really, IMHO) to cancelling a visit to tOSU and scheduling this presser today. Kinda looked to me like Pat leaving gave the kid thoughts of walking into a starting role in his Soph year.
Now why we haven’t landed more WR’s in this class (all with the outside shot of merely being on the field with the Zug, mind you) is kinda beyond me when you look at the same lack of depth at WR. I thought we would have heard more out of McNeal, Brown, etc but they may just be waiting to sign with a lot of exposure and all that jazz
I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member
by TheMightyErik on Dec 16, 2008 2:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not so sure
about that throwing motion. But I guess it worked for Kerry Collins.
by PSU Mudder on Dec 16, 2008 1:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It's a bit sidearm,
but he’s got a fairly quick release. I saw a couple 50 yarders that looked like a simple wrist-flick.
The highlights showed a man among boys.
C’mon, K-New!!!!!
'People are about as happy as they decide they want to be'
by Pete the Streak on Dec 16, 2008 3:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Had to be debbie downer
but the last 2 QB’s PSU has had that committed to other schools didn’t really work out:
Morelli sucked (Pitt) and Devlin transfered (Miami), hopefully the 3rd time is the charm with Newsome (Michigan).
P.S. I really want Nesome at PSU and I think he will break the trend.
by whiteoutonly on Dec 16, 2008 1:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Er,
Not to go all “stat guy” on you, but something happening three times in a row doesn’t make it a statistically significant trend.
by Tailgate Shogun on Dec 16, 2008 1:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Decommitting from Michigan is becoming a rite of passage...
for prized recruits, even ones that have played a season (Sam McGuffie).
Kicker Anthony Fera and New New can split the bad mojo from decommitting from UM.
by Cairo on Dec 16, 2008 1:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Boyd
What’s the latest with Tajh Boyd? Just curious.
by The Man with One Black Shoe on Dec 16, 2008 2:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
yup... and I think we would rather have it that way from what I have read
I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member
by TheMightyErik on Dec 16, 2008 2:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
hooo boy
if he does elect to come to psu, are we going to hear more…commments…from the michigan folk?
just sayin’….
http://glassesofjoe.blogspot.com/
by psudrozz on Dec 16, 2008 2:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What the hell
It was Dick Rod himself that decided there were no agreements re Big 10 coaches.
'People are about as happy as they decide they want to be'
by Pete the Streak on Dec 16, 2008 2:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Situation
Its a different situation than last year, big time.
But I’d be willing to trade Shaw for Newsome and call it square.
Luring recruits with my new "Posting HD" scheme since '08.
by 06Lion on Dec 16, 2008 2:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Clarification
We get Newsome, they keep Shaw = square in my mind
Luring recruits with my new "Posting HD" scheme since '08.
by 06Lion on Dec 16, 2008 2:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know...
…it was really Forcier’s commitment that apparently prompted Newsome to leave, so that’s a problem of UM’s own doing.
by Run Up The Score on Dec 16, 2008 2:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty hypocritical if they do
What goes around comes around. After they kept recruiting Shaw all bets were off. That’s how RR wants to play.
But I’m sure a few Michigan fans will rub the so-called “gentlemen’s agreement” in our face.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
by BSD on Dec 16, 2008 2:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
UM can't say shiite
Shaw’s signing day crap is a totally different animal when compared to kids who decommit on their own months before the signing day. At least they have the chance to fill those schollies and re-target some kids as opposed to ‘what the hell just happened? uhh… thanks a lot’ garbage we got outta Shaw.
I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member
by TheMightyErik on Dec 16, 2008 2:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Less hypocritical than stupid, IMO.
It’s just two totally different situations. They told Newsome he was their QB, then went out and recruited Forcier. That’s fine when it comes to WR’s and RB’s, but QB recruiting is a different animal.
Still, my attitude on the subject is “all’s fair in recruiting until Signing Day”. Playing the game any other way is just stupid and suicidal.
by Run Up The Score on Dec 16, 2008 3:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That's true... very true
We were targeting both kids and I guess Meatchicken thought they could double up by taking two good QB’s and limiting our top targets in the process. As much as I thought Forcier was the kid we wanted at the start of the year I think Newsome would work out better with what we are trying to go with as far as the Spread HD.
I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member
by TheMightyErik on Dec 16, 2008 3:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not Quite
UM was recruiting Forcier long before Newsome committed. They also had another top QB sign (Beaver). Newsome opened things back up before Forcier committed.
All that said, as a UM fan, I don’t care if Newsome goes to another Big Ten school after having committed to UM. 18 year old kids can change their mind.
Also, and not saying Newsome is this way b/c I truly have no idea, but any QB who is concerned with competition is not someone I want on my team.
by Wlvrn99 on Dec 16, 2008 4:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I see your point,
but why would a kid go somewhere along with two other 4 or 5 star guys, when he could be the man (on paper, at least) at a place like PSU? Add in the fact that Dick Rod hasn’t shown much in his first year, and I can see kids looking elsewhere.
Every kid wants to PLAY. Hell, USC folk complain how hard it is for Carroll to coach all those 5 star kids, ‘cause each thinks he deserves more time. We had the same thing here with Devlin. Kids want to be on the field. Why shouldn’t they be looking after their own interests?
'People are about as happy as they decide they want to be'
by Pete the Streak on Dec 16, 2008 5:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't disagree
that a lot of kids would think that way – “I don’t want to go there b/c it will be tougher to break into the lineup.” What I’m saying is I don’t want that type of player on my team, esp. at the QB position. If you don’t think you can beat out 2 other guys, regardless of how many stars the recruiting services gave them, you don’t have the confidence required to play QB at a school like UM or PSU.
by Wlvrn99 on Dec 17, 2008 8:54 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Is it a fact
that he decommitted because of the other guys? Or did he see something at PSU he just loved, or something in Dick Rod that he didn’t like?
I don’t blame schools for over-recruiting at positions, but the coach has to know he’s going to be wasting two or more of these guys. What USC does to RB’s is a shame – bringing in 4 or 5 each year, and 3 go to seed. Yes, every team needs some backup, but 5 of them, and all 5 star guys? Seems a waste.
Kevin saw a school that set up perfectly for him, and took it. If you have other info that shows he was concerned about competition, I’d be happy to see it.
'People are about as happy as they decide they want to be'
by Pete the Streak on Dec 17, 2008 10:08 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't
Like I said, I don’t know what his situation was – speculation above was that he became concerned when UM didn’t stop recruiting Forcier. I don’t blame him for making the decision he did, he has to do what is best for him, and the path to a starting job is easier at PSU. No different than Devlin deciding the path to the NFL is easier away from PSU/JayPA.
My point was simply that a QB at this level needs to KNOW that he can beat out 5 star competition, and I would be concerned if they lacked that confidence.
by Wlvrn99 on Dec 17, 2008 10:25 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
But
If you have the option of going to a school where you are virtually guaranteed a starting job your true sophomore year why wouldn’t you choose that over a school where you are going to have to compete against two other really good players? Does it mean he’s afraid of competition? Not necessarily. It just means he’s weighing his options and selecting the school that gives him the best opportunity to play early and win.
If he really wanted a challenge he could have gone to play for Northwestern, Baylor or Vanderbilt. But most high end players don’t go to those schools because it’s too hard to win there. Does that mean they are afraid of competition?
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
by BSD on Dec 17, 2008 11:45 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure
I’m not sure it was about shying away from competition. I think he wanted assurance from RR that he was going to be the cornerstone upon which he builds his offense. He was probably expecting RR to back off of other targets once he committed. When RR kept recruiting Forcier it made Newsome question RR’s confidence in him. He probably perceived he was walking onto the Michigan campus already in a hole and that’s not what RR had promised him.
I don’t know what was said between RR and Newsome, but there were grumblings about Newsome’s displeasure with RR’s recruiting tactics. While Penn State basically put all of their effort into Newsome after Forcier committed to Michigan. Who wouldn’t feel better about going to a school that really wants to build around you rather than treat you like a role player?
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
by BSD on Dec 16, 2008 5:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Position Change
I thought there was talk about having Newsome switch positions at Michigan and that is another reason he was not happy with Richard.
PSU Softball
by QBsneak12 on Dec 16, 2008 5:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately
I think the days where you bring in two or three top guys and let them compete are dying off. Look at Mallet and Devlin, those kids both transfered because they did not get what they felt they were entitled to based on the recruiting process.
Newsome wants to play, he wants to start, and he wants to do it as soon as possible. So once it looked like that wasn’t a lock a Michigan he opened up his recruiting. Once it became clear that we run an offense that he can thrive in, he became a Penn Stater. I don’t see it as anything more than a business decision with the kid.
Good to have him, we certainly need him, but it seems to me, that just like Devlin, he’ll be gone the second he doesn’t get exactly what he wants.
"I honestly think the "Spread HD" is going to work pretty well, and we’ll be just fine this year". - 8-27-2008
by jesse. on Dec 17, 2008 8:41 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Smarter than you know, Jesse.
“Look at Mallet and Devlin, those kids both transfered because they did not get what they felt they were entitled to based on the recruiting process.”
I think “based on the recruiting process” is the key line there. Ten years ago, a team could bring in two or three highly rated guys and let them fight it out. Now, part of the recruiting process is a bunch of self-appointed experts (yes, I’m generalizing) telling these players how unbelievable they are, how they’ll lead their eventual school to a national championship, etc., and their expectations are so high when they arrive on campus that they start freaking out when it doesn’t work out exactly as planned.
Newsome was in a tough situation with respect to Michigan. He was supposed to be The Guy, but RichRod kept adding more QB’s to the class. Understandable, given the QB situation in Ann Arbor, but I can see how a kid could feel squeezed. It’s much easier to jump ship now than two years into your college career.
by Run Up The Score on Dec 17, 2008 8:58 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The truth is
Devlin did think Clark was a threat to him being a three year starter when he picked Penn State. He was wrong. He got beat out, and he transfered.
Newsome will transfer if put in the same situation as well.
"I honestly think the "Spread HD" is going to work pretty well, and we’ll be just fine this year". - 8-27-2008
by jesse. on Dec 17, 2008 9:28 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
did not think we was a threat
"I honestly think the "Spread HD" is going to work pretty well, and we’ll be just fine this year". - 8-27-2008
by jesse. on Dec 17, 2008 9:28 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Did not think HE was a threat
I know what you meant, though. Mornings can be tough, Bro.
'People are about as happy as they decide they want to be'
by Pete the Streak on Dec 17, 2008 10:10 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And I'd agree
And further, I think that at the time, most PSU fans saw Clark as a mere speedbump for Devlin’s ascension on the depth chart.
Problem is, Clark turned out to be pretty damned good.
by Run Up The Score on Dec 17, 2008 10:40 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The advent of recruiting services
The internet has really changed recruiting. Kids can look up depth charts and research their competition unlike before. They can quickly find out how many four star quarterbacks a school has recruited the last two years. Before the star systems and online services they had no idea what they would be up against when they stepped on campus. Now they can read interviews from other recruits to get a feel for what they are being told by the same guys recruiting them.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
by BSD on Dec 17, 2008 11:50 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Team
Programs like PSU and UM don’t “build around” a player. They build players. The attitude needs to be, If you have talent and are willing to learn/compete, come to this school and you’ll have every opportunity to succeed at the highest level of this sport. Recruiting is always going to involve a certain amount of ego-stroking since you are trying to get 18 yo stars’ attention, but the minute you elevate one guy above your program, it is a quick ride downhill.
UM did this to an extent with Drew Henson 10 years ago. Star QB, “we’ll build around you,” no redshirt, didn’t recruit a QB for 2 years, etc. Then he decided to play baseball and we had to start a redshirt FR who played DE in high school.
A great man once said, “The Team, The Team, The Team.”
by Wlvrn99 on Dec 17, 2008 9:05 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Except
10 years ago every recruit was high school kid picking a college. Now, and forever I fear, the most highly regarded recruits are much more like free agents trying to make the best deal.
I think that the trend toward disgruntled 5 star recruits transfering is going to get much worse before it gets better.
"I honestly think the "Spread HD" is going to work pretty well, and we’ll be just fine this year". - 8-27-2008
by jesse. on Dec 17, 2008 9:24 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
But 3 QBs in one class?
You definitely don’t want a guy who is scared to compete. But it’s not smart to go into a situation where there are two other guys from the same year with similar pedigrees and skill sets. Especially if a coach tells you that you are our guy at the same time he’s signing two other guys for the same position.
Now, if he shows up expecting to have the job in 2010, that’s a different story. Because McGloin will probably provide some decent competition.
by gcdyersb on Dec 16, 2008 5:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
*crossing fingers*
This will definitely let me rest a bit easier about the future of this team.
by The JuggerNitt on Dec 16, 2008 2:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Tick tock. Tick tock. Tick tock. Tick tock.
We’re getting closer to the moment of truth.
by Ab4PSU on Dec 16, 2008 2:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I am honestly surprised we get any schollies year after year after signing the Zug.
Seems a bit unfair to the other schools, really.
I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member
by TheMightyErik on Dec 16, 2008 2:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
#5
I heard the university is going to retire Zug’s #5
PSU Softball
by QBsneak12 on Dec 16, 2008 3:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nope, but close.
They’re retiring every number that even has a 5 in it.
Now THAT’S respect.
'People are about as happy as they decide they want to be'
by Pete the Streak on Dec 16, 2008 3:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The NCAA is following suit
they decided to retire #5 for EVERY team so that ZUG does not vaporize a player for failing to live up to it’s high expectations…
by Screen Name 20 on Dec 16, 2008 3:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The NCAA is retiring numbers, plus the letter "Z".
by Cairo on Dec 16, 2008 5:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They are also retiring the number 4 & 6 because they dare touch the number 5.
ALL HAIL ZUG!
All your base are belong to JoePa.
by mushdamma on Dec 16, 2008 5:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
#6
Looks like that’s his number. When was the last time PSU had a QB wear #6?
by InScoresOfOtherGames on Dec 16, 2008 3:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Not that he's seen the field
but doesn’t McGloin wear 6 right now?
by whiteoutonly on Dec 16, 2008 3:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You are correct
maybe I saw a practice vid at somepoint with him in 6, they wear the wrong numbers all the time in practice. Moye is the only 6 we have right now, but since he is a WR (offensive player) Newsome would need a different number, unless he gets moye to give 6 to him.
by whiteoutonly on Dec 16, 2008 4:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
There are pictures of McGloin wearing #6 floating around this week. He is playing Mark Sanchez on the scout team so he wears Sanchez’s number.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
by BSD on Dec 16, 2008 4:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
14 on any penn stater
immediately brings vomit to my mouth
by queler on Dec 16, 2008 6:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
hey hey
Give blackledge some credit
by whiteoutonly on Dec 16, 2008 6:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
look
one person does not ruin a number, although the qb from 2006-2007 sure makes a strong case for it.
aj price will remove the taint (giggles)
http://glassesofjoe.blogspot.com/
by psudrozz on Dec 16, 2008 7:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, that's a tough task
but I’m sure it’s possible…..
by Screen Name 20 on Dec 16, 2008 7:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
{wading into the waters...}
uh, so how is he going (not mcgloin) to remove a taint. Or, do we not want to know?
And when I ask, do we not want to know, I truly mean that question takes precedent. Please, (tme), please warn us before posting a pic of said taint removal
pax et amor
by jtothep on Dec 16, 2008 8:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Depends on whose it is.
I’m speaking of the fairer gender, of course.
'People are about as happy as they decide they want to be'
by Pete the Streak on Dec 17, 2008 6:45 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Please, dear God, stop this before it goes too far.
All your base are belong to JoePa.
by mushdamma on Dec 16, 2008 10:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You might want to pray to Zug, sir
John Madden told me 90% of the game was half-mental...
by TheK-GunNeedsReloaded on Dec 17, 2008 1:24 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Point taken.
I repent before the Almighty Zug.
All your base are belong to JoePa.
by mushdamma on Dec 17, 2008 7:22 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh I see how you all are...
post one or a dozen tasteless pictures and this is how I get treated?
Yeah… I guess that’s fair and I see your point :)
I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member
by TheMightyErik on Dec 17, 2008 1:30 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Someone who actually played?
I think Brackett came in as #6, but clearly he didn’t see any snaps.
by Tailgate Shogun on Dec 16, 2008 5:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wonder if JoePa's (at the moment supposed) contract extension means in light of all this
JoePa sticking around to have another core of great players, or the program and Joe showing their commitment and that there won’t be any big changes in order to lure in a QB…
by The JuggerNitt on Dec 16, 2008 3:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Still think they should
offer the QB from canada.
If QB doesn’t work out they can bulk him up, worked out for Scioli
by SweepTheLeg on Dec 16, 2008 3:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I agree
They may be waiting to see how these last few schollies turn out, or they may ask him to walk on similar to McGloin.
by Screen Name 20 on Dec 16, 2008 3:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Myles is like 30
well he will be 20 when he got on campus as a “freshman” Mature…just bring him in. We need some Canadian flavor.
PSU Softball
by QBsneak12 on Dec 16, 2008 4:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Canadian Flavor
What is this, exactly? Only thing I know about Canada is hockey, winter honies, and a phrase TME taught us called ‘throwin a leg’.
pax et amor
by jtothep on Dec 16, 2008 8:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Canada
also gave us such classics such as the Bare Naked Ladies, Snow (white dude that sang the song Informer) Another portion of the world to poke fun at not named “New Jersey”, gave Phillies fans Matt Stairs
Plus, every team needs at least one good Canadian…for foreign relations
PSU Softball
by QBsneak12 on Dec 16, 2008 9:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Don't forget Canadian Bacon.
mmmmmm…. bacon……
All your base are belong to JoePa.
by mushdamma on Dec 16, 2008 9:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, yes
Canadian bacon more than makes up for Celine Dion.
mmmmmmm……….bacon……..
'People are about as happy as they decide they want to be'
by Pete the Streak on Dec 17, 2008 6:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Canada...
…also gives us the best sitcom since Seinfeld…
“Corner Gas”
Just Youtube some clips and set the DVR to WGN at 1AM.
by stonewall435 on Dec 16, 2008 10:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Lol.
Informer……….classic. They played that song non-stop at Club La Vela when I went to PCB for spring break in 93 and 94.
Eric Watters Atlanta, Ga.
by ech2os on Dec 16, 2008 10:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
CLUB LA VELA... COME PARTY WITH THOUSANDS!!!
What a dive… lol… gawd I do NOT miss Panama City
I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member
by TheMightyErik on Dec 17, 2008 1:31 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
unfortunately, Canada also gave Phillies a 3 run HR by Joe Carter off of Mitch Williams in Game 6 of the 1993 World Series
Not that it bothered me so much, since I’m a Yankee fan, but I had just moved to the Philly area that year, and had quite a bunch of disappointed friends.
by The JuggerNitt on Dec 17, 2008 8:01 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Let us not forget
great Joey Gladstone from Full House.
I believe hockey player haircuts are also from Canada
PSU Softball
by QBsneak12 on Dec 17, 2008 8:24 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They also gave us Elisha Cuthbert
Pamela Anderson-Lee-Anderson-Lee (or are they not back together, again) and Rush.
by Screen Name 20 on Dec 17, 2008 9:20 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The Girl Next Door
Sounds exceptionally hot.
pax et amor
by jtothep on Dec 17, 2008 9:31 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yep,
that’s what I said earlier. Apparently, the coach’s are the only ones that don’t want him
by WPIALkid22 on Dec 16, 2008 5:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sky is NOT falling
Am I the only one that feels this way? Getting Newsome will be HUGE but, if we don’t I won’t feel so terrible about the program. We will continue to survive. We don’t know what this McGloin has, but Joe speaks highly of him, and no one wanted Butler or Norwood, 2 of our best receivers ever. Once again we will prevail with or without Newsome, or Boyd or anyone else.
by Roland86 on Dec 16, 2008 5:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
You are the only one
Chicken Little, Henny Penny, Cocky Locky, Goose Posse all agree…the sky is totally falling.
PSU Softball
by QBsneak12 on Dec 16, 2008 5:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Roland is correct
Who really wanted M-Rob? Or Clark? The really big names we’ve had lately (Morelli, Devlin) didn’t get it done. Devlin MIGHT have, but Clark has been great.
Newsome would be great, but I’m not going to put the Suicide Hotline on speed-dial if he goes elsewhere.
'People are about as happy as they decide they want to be'
by Pete the Streak on Dec 16, 2008 5:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well,
I might not put them on speed dial – I might just call them directly. Seriously, without a QB in this class, we’re fairly well screwed.
by Tailgate Shogun on Dec 16, 2008 5:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Phew........
(Deletes suicide hotline from speed-dial……….)
'People are about as happy as they decide they want to be'
by Pete the Streak on Dec 16, 2008 9:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
MRob was a 5 star from VA if memory serves…
by pennst92 on Dec 16, 2008 5:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sweet...
That means Newsome will finally blossom in his senior season.
So, 2010 and 2011 will royally suck…but in 2012 we can split the Big Ten title with Ohio State after beating them but suffering a crushing road loss to some other conference foe.
by NittanyBadger on Dec 16, 2008 6:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nah...
This team is going to be very good next year…and it lines up in terms of eligibility for Newsome that he’ll have 3 years (potentially) as the starter…I don’t think you’ll see the indecision w/ him that you saw w/ MRob during the Mills years…
just my 2 cents…
by pennst92 on Dec 16, 2008 6:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So when is this happening
i feel like I have been waiting for years
by Roland86 on Dec 16, 2008 5:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It should be any minute
I thought he said he would announce at 6.
I keep hitting refresh, trying to see a Newsome siren.
ESPN just newsflashed Penn State and I about had a heart attack. They were just relaying the contract info on Paterno though. tWWL is a good 3 hours behind.
Luring recruits with my new "Posting HD" scheme since '08.
by 06Lion on Dec 16, 2008 6:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
YUP
http://www.dailypress.com/sports/dp-now-newsomeearly.1215,0,4709436.story
BREATHE EVERYONE
Luring recruits with my new "Posting HD" scheme since '08.
by 06Lion on Dec 16, 2008 6:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Who would have guessed?
Devlin did have something to do with it:
“What helped with Penn State a lot was I would get a little more playing time a little bit earlier,” Newsome said. “Every quarterback wants to come in and be able to challenge someone for the spot, so I want to learn from Daryll Clark for a year, and by the time I’m a sophomore be ready to take control of the Penn State offense.”
Kevin @ Black Shoe Diaries
by Kevin HD on Dec 16, 2008 7:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not if McGloin has anything to say about it!
PSU Softball
by QBsneak12 on Dec 16, 2008 9:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
am I the only one that thinks he looks like a Fox NFL commentator in that photo?
like when they’re on that fake “field” doing the plays, wearing their suits.
I think he has a future after his successful careers at Penn State and in the NFL!
by The JuggerNitt on Dec 17, 2008 8:03 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
WOOOOHOOOOOO
Good news all around!!!!
by The JuggerNitt on Dec 16, 2008 6:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
On the Train
If not for the silence, I would have started singing Hail to the Lion on the train out of the city.
Woo!
by MainLion on Dec 16, 2008 7:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Let me guess...
The R6?
All your base are belong to JoePa.
by mushdamma on Dec 16, 2008 7:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
As I erroneously posted below...
R5 :)
by MainLion on Dec 16, 2008 8:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Good times on SEPTA.
That was my train back to Berwyn for two years.
I miss the train. Even the shitty SEPTA trains.
by Run Up The Score on Dec 16, 2008 9:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ah the R5
my stop, unfortunately was the very last stop (or fortunately I suppose, since it could have ended one stop earlier)
by The JuggerNitt on Dec 17, 2008 8:04 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
little late
I know I’m a little late to the party…but SWEET!!!!! We needed a QB badly and now hopefully got a pretty good one.
"gotta love the HD"
by biscoiv on Dec 16, 2008 9:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
But only fashionably late.
Welcome.
'People are about as happy as they decide they want to be'
by Pete the Streak on Dec 17, 2008 10:44 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Chicks with 2 thumbs sound HOT!
Especially if they’re opposable.
'People are about as happy as they decide they want to be'
by Pete the Streak on Dec 17, 2008 6:50 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
but that's not apparently a requirement for good ole Pete
by The JuggerNitt on Dec 17, 2008 8:05 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Of course not.
I’m an equal opportunity admirer.
'People are about as happy as they decide they want to be'
by Pete the Streak on Dec 17, 2008 10:17 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Virginia's WAVY Sports Anchor
He sounded more excited than PSU fans!
by Mr. Rosewater on Dec 16, 2008 10:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It's like he's a caricature of a caricature.
by Run Up The Score on Dec 16, 2008 11:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Over the top
That guy is absurd. He even pronounced sophomore “soph-o-more”.
That press conference seemed a little bush league. But maybe I’m just a big fan of kids simply sending in a LOI and keeping quiet.
Luring recruits with my new "Posting HD" scheme since '08.
by 06Lion on Dec 17, 2008 7:14 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
+1
There’s way too much ceremony surrounding these kids who won’t even usually be seeing playing time for another 2-3 years MINIMIM (one year until the season starts, and usually a redshirt year plus usually another year or so of backup duty)
by The JuggerNitt on Dec 17, 2008 8:06 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
and with that said
WOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO, OUR SCHOOL IS SAVED AGAIN!!!! I’m SO HAPPY!!!!!!!! LET’S GO STATE!!!!!!
by The JuggerNitt on Dec 17, 2008 8:07 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think it's okay.
I don’t have any problem with it. Stuff like this is a legitimate news story in a local market (I mean, I don’t think WAVY is any sort of sophisticated, high budget news org.). Newsome wasn’t up there acting like a fool.
The problems arise when kids start going through the “which hat will I choose?” routine, or pull some sort of costume change. That shit is just silly.
by Run Up The Score on Dec 17, 2008 9:02 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
or arrive at the College Football Hall of Fame in a stretch Hummer?
and wearing an emu costume
by The JuggerNitt on Dec 17, 2008 9:06 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You're right,
but he’s apparently had some kind of nose job, and changed the color of his contacts. Possibly a type of chin implant, too.
Unless I have the ‘before’ and ‘after’ pics mixed up.
Hair’s the same, of course. As it should be – the term ‘Timeless Styling’ was never more appropriate.
'People are about as happy as they decide they want to be'
by Pete the Streak on Dec 17, 2008 10:43 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, there it is.
There’s an example of a total asshole move.
by Run Up The Score on Dec 17, 2008 10:41 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This is just huge
He is a really good fit for us.
Peter
by psuboy on Dec 17, 2008 8:34 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Thread Disconnect
but, now I’ve got that stupid song in my head…..
Licky BOOM boom doooownnn!
pax et amor
by jtothep on Dec 17, 2008 9:19 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
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