Glenn Carson Picks Nittany Lions
by BSD on Sep 29, 2008 4:46 PM EDT
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Gimme a white linebacker and a siren WHOOOOO
At least one visitor was impressed this weekend as New Jersey linebacker Glenn Carson committed to Penn State while on his official visit.
Glenn Carson is headed to Penn State University to play football.
The Southern Regional High School senior linebacker and running back verbally committed to the school this weekend.
The 6-foot-3, 225-pound Carson is one of the state’s top college prospects. He had 19 scholarship offers and made official visits this fall to Notre Dame, Boston College and Penn State.
Rutgers, Stanford, Virginia and Syracuse also heavily recruited Carson.
Hooray! Another flesh eating white linebacker!
As you can see from the article, Carson had a very impressive offer list. It had long been rumored that it was a two way battle between Rutgers and Penn State with Notre Dame making a late push. I guess Rutgers must have cooled on him. Afterall, we only get their leftovers.
Carson is our 16th verbal commitment and first linebacker. I think we'll still take one more linebacker in this class before we're done. Jelani Jenkins, come on down!
Welcome to Penn State, Glenn. WE ARE!
UPDATE: Digital Sports has more with quotes.
"I was kind of sure about two or three weeks ago, but I wanted to see Boston College to make sure that Penn State was the right choice,'' Carson said. "Overall I just felt that Penn State was the better school for me and if I could be in the best place.
"It's just been going through my mind for a long time now, doing the pros and cons for a while. The visit was the deciding factor, everything went as good as I thought it would.''
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Awesome!
I love the fact that when they came on, the student section shouted “Play for us! Play for us!”
by GreatScawt on Sep 29, 2008 4:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought they were not allowed to do that anymore.
"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 Sep 29, 2008 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No idea
I was apart of Paternoville and they let us in earlier. As far as I know, it was just that section of students shouting it. Not sure if that really matters though (it was like 2 hours before the game and we were the only people in the stands).
by GreatScawt on Sep 29, 2008 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know we got in trouble during an unofficial visit to a basketball game (devlin)
But since he was here officially for football I bet it is ok.
I don't know, Mello Yello is pretty awful. What's the worst that could happen?
by psu on Sep 29, 2008 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How
Can you “get in trouble”???
What can they really do, lock you up?
by SweepTheLeg on Sep 30, 2008 9:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the NCAA sent us (Penn State) a warning letter
and said if it happened again the football team would face “sanctions”. Sorry to mislead, the students involved don’t get in trouble, the football team does.
I don't know, Mello Yello is pretty awful. What's the worst that could happen?
by psu on Sep 30, 2008 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
By “trouble”, he means, “pregnant”
by Tailgate Shogun on Sep 30, 2008 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, actually I am referring to the scourge that is syphylis. Get it straight man.
I don't know, Mello Yello is pretty awful. What's the worst that could happen?
by psu on Sep 30, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've been checking all of the boards today waiting for the anouncement
I’m glad it’s official! This is a very good pickup for PSU! Welcome aboard Mr. Carson……you can’t go wrong with Vandy and Linebacker U!!!
On the record as a longtime supporter of Daryll Clark
by ReadingNitFan on Sep 29, 2008 5:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
SWEET!!!
Hopefully this gets the recruiting bus moving forward again – 2 big gets still on the table:
A QB and Jelani Jenkins!!!
WE ARE!!!
by pennst92 on Sep 29, 2008 5:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
6-foot-3, 225-pounds?
Sounds good to me!
Will the real Derrick Williams please stand up?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 29, 2008 5:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It'll never work
A white linebacker at Penn State?
Raise your hand if you’ve heard that one before…
by NittanyBadger on Sep 29, 2008 6:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah that Poz guy and some Connor kid… they were no good. Anyone ever hear how glad the fans were when Lee sat out this year?
by deihlba on Sep 29, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wasn't that Arrington guy white?
I could have sworn we had one white LB, no?
I bleed Blue and White.
by Horse N Buggy on Sep 30, 2008 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't forget Conlan!
and Pete Giftapolous’s “Here’s #5 Vinny!” play to get us our 2nd NC
by TheMightyErik on Oct 1, 2008 1:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Am i missing a joke? Who cares if he's white.
WTF?
by platnumkid on Sep 29, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Someone fill us in
I dont want to be a PC natzi but with no one else mentioning this I have to assume that PSUArch and myself are missing something. Did someone make a comment recently about how crappy white LB’s are?
Never mind that our last 4 good LB’s have been white (i’m including Shaw) but in the recruiting classes since 2006 (including this one) we’ve gotten commitments from 9 LB’s. 8 of them have been 4 star guys, and 7 of them have been white. In fact we have not signed a black LB since 2006 when Bani Gbadyu and Navorro Bowman chose to come to State College.
by platnumkid on Sep 30, 2008 8:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, you're both missing something...the joke
They’re kidding, and making a joke of the fact that some of the best LBs we’ve had are white.
I bleed Blue and White.
by Horse N Buggy on Sep 30, 2008 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, it's a joke.
I believe it was the old SMQ (now “Dr. Saturday”) who made a funny reference to PSU’s White Linebackers Of Doom, or something like that.
An obscure joke, but a joke nonetheless.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 30, 2008 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude
they are joking.
Remember the movie “white guys can’t jump”…don’t be so PC. Truth is most of the top athletes are black….irish guys like to drink…italians are greasy…etc
by SweepTheLeg on Sep 30, 2008 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Relax
Penn State has been the butt of the joke from a few blogs about our penchant for recruiting white linebackers. Of course we here at BSD don’t care if our linebackers are white, black, pink, or purple. As long as they can crush skulls.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
by BSD on Sep 30, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Funny stuff
My cousin writes for a CFB blog and when I read her Carson’s line (LB/RB- 6’3" 225 white kid from NJ) the other day she glanced up at me and said:
“Gee. PSU wet dream, go figure…” or something to that effect
Yup! We’ll take em all day as long as they keep up the tradition (and winning Bednarik awards!)
by TheMightyErik on Oct 1, 2008 12:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
glenn carson
the name is a little….pedestrian?
can’t we add a few vowels to the end of his name?
"Son, if it were up to me, there wouldn't even be numbers"
by psudrozz on Sep 29, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good point
Let’s call him Glenn Czarzinski. Can someone teach his mom how to make meatballs and sauce?
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
by BSD on Sep 29, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
eff meatballs...
i want some haluski and soupees (spelling?)
For the glory
by lionalum05 on Sep 29, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good enough
now we need to make up some kind of mythical upbringing, and we got ourselves the next one…
kinda like what was done with derek anderson:
"Son, if it were up to me, there wouldn't even be numbers"
by psudrozz on Sep 29, 2008 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know you live in Pittsburgh
When you see the name Czarzinski, and have no trouble figuring out the pronunciation .
"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 Sep 30, 2008 9:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
our defense
are we going to run a 1-7-3? With all of these LBs, playing time will be tough….maybe one of them can play QB or WR
PSU Softball
by QBsneak12 on Sep 30, 2008 9:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Next Time
i see the flashing light i hope Devon Smith is the name attached to it.
PSU Softball
by QBsneak12 on Sep 30, 2008 10:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Me too! I also want Justin Brown sooner rather than later!
The WR position will be wide open in 2009. The opportunity is there to come in and play right away in 2009. Pull the trigger already Justin!
On the record as a longtime supporter of Daryll Clark
by ReadingNitFan on Sep 30, 2008 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stay Tuned
I think he’s coming up for the Michigan game. But I don’t think we’ll hear a decision from him until December or January.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
by BSD on Sep 30, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
apparently he must be a reader of BSD
because you just got your wish :-P
by The JuggerNitt on Oct 1, 2008 6:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I don’t see how any WRs could look at the team right now and not want to play for PSU. They’d know they’d get (near) immediate playing time. They’d know htey’d have QBs at least for the first couple years who could get them the ball. I guess not having any good QB prospects for 2011 on is a bit scary, though.
Speaking of which, the next time I see the flashing light, I hope it is Tate Forcier de-committing and committing to PSU :-D
by The JuggerNitt on Sep 30, 2008 3:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This sounds crazy
But I think we need another project QB.
In hindight, somebody tell me how the recrutiment of Daryll Clark is not the biggest stroke of genius this team has ever had. You have a highly talented kid, with no expectations, in the program for 3 (and half?) years before he gets on the field, and when he does finally statr to play he’s a full grown man with two years of eligibility left.
I wouldn’t give three Tate Forciers a chance in a fight against Daryll Clark.
"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 Sep 30, 2008 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That does sound crazy
I can’t decide if you’re the biggest Devil’s Advocate, or the most open-minded thinker in here.
Would the Drake satisfy your project QB idea?
Convivite Nudem!
by jtothep on Sep 30, 2008 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Think of it this way
If you are a quarterback recruit, picking a school, what are your chances of playing next year at Penn State.
Zero.
Why would a kid like Forcier come to Penn State, when he can go to Michigan, have his ass kissed, and probably play right away? I don’t blame a Forcier for making that decision, it’s hard to argue with it. But I’d rather have another kid like Clark come into the system, willing to work, with something to prove.
"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 Oct 1, 2008 9:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Point taken, counselor
Convivite Nudem!
by jtothep on Oct 1, 2008 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well Put!
" We need MORE cowbell !"
by BlueWhiteLife on Oct 2, 2008 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grown man as a QB
like Chris Weinke or Jason White? :-p I wouldn’t mind having a heisman trophy winner (though I never was too fond of either of those QBs)
by The JuggerNitt on Sep 30, 2008 4:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously who do you want?
A 22 year old man from a tough area of Youngstown that had to fight for everyhting he ever got, or some spoiled 18 year old kid from California? I can tell you who the players on Penn State’s team seem to react better too.
"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 Sep 30, 2008 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh trust me
At this point, I’m about to name DQ the best QB I’ve ever seen. I mean yeah, he’s not the perfect QB, but he seems the perfect QB for our team. I remember when there was the QB “controversy” before the season started, and I wanted Devlin in there so that he could get 3 years of experience in, while with Clark we would only get 2 years, and all I kept hearing about Clark was how he was such a big “leader” and all, and I took that to mean “a nice kid who JoePa feels obligated to play”. After seeing him actually play, and handle the situations thrown at him so far, and watch him in his post-game interviews, I’m a believer.
by The JuggerNitt on Sep 30, 2008 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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