Larry Johnson Sr. To Stay At Penn State, World Will Not End
by Kevin HD on Jan 15, 2009 3:45 PM EST
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Gimme a defensive line coach and a siren WOOOOO BITCH!!!!!!!
So this is good great news:
PSU football's prime recruiter and one of its best teaching assistants has, after a lengthy and serious flirtation with Illinois, decided to stay at Penn State, according to dependable sources within the university.
Larry Johnson, who has recruited 11 of the 23 commitments on Penn State's docket for signing letters of intent next month, has spurned a lucrative offer from Ron Zook and decided Penn State is where he belongs.
I'm interested in the details. We'll make sure to update when they become available.
Update: The Harrisburg Patriot-News broke the story, FOS confirms it. They also add these details:
At that time, Lion head coach Joe Paterno was out of the office attending a coaching convention. Paterno did not have a chance to meet with Johnson until Wednesday.
As of Wednesday evening, multiple sources close to the program anticipated Johnson would leave.
By Thursday afternoon, however, the rest of the staff was reportedly told Johnson would return.
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WOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Now he can continue recruiting all those kids with “questionable character” that I keep hearing about from reporters (and that many other reputable schools recruited as well).
by The JuggerNitt on Jan 15, 2009 3:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Do you think JoePa sent LJSr a box of these to stay
PSU Softball
by QBsneak12 on Jan 15, 2009 4:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Siren Worthy???
" ...the pool or the pond; the pond is good for you..."
by BlueWhiteLife on Jan 15, 2009 3:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Mike
is the president and congress of sirenworld.
And yes, Sirenworld is a wonderful place.
BSD
by Kevin HD on Jan 15, 2009 3:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
"ohhhhhh Miiiiiii - kkkkkkk - eeeee..."
" ...the pool or the pond; the pond is good for you..."
by BlueWhiteLife on Jan 15, 2009 3:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
AMEN!!!
…and I’ll raise you one “A – L – L – E – L – U – i – A”
" ...the pool or the pond; the pond is good for you..."
by BlueWhiteLife on Jan 15, 2009 3:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
that is exactly what I was going to post. Amen.
Local radar detects a collective sigh of relief about Nittany Nation.
by PSUgirl on Jan 15, 2009 3:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Kinda Star-Warsish
“I feel a great disturbance in the force” = Zook
The BSD jeddi’s & PSU Nation yields the collective sighs…
" ...the pool or the pond; the pond is good for you..."
by BlueWhiteLife on Jan 15, 2009 3:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Someone
who probably doesn’t get your joke.
BSD
by Kevin HD on Jan 15, 2009 3:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That video is so, like, funny ...or whatever.
You’ll LOL. Just don’t watch it somewhere you gotta be real quiet.
by NJ lion on Jan 15, 2009 4:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice.
The PSU world would still kept running regardless of what he did.
But all things considered, I’d rather have him than lose him to Illinois. Especially now that we have 3 starters missing from the DL.
Welcome home, LJSr!
by Tailgate Shogun on Jan 15, 2009 3:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
thank god
Now finish out the Recruiting season with a bang!
by psu1313 on Jan 15, 2009 3:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Great to hear
Wow! Now let’s get Jenkins and Brown/Stokes!
by DevonEdwards on Jan 15, 2009 3:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Totally Siren worthy
Mike hook that up
PSU Softball
by QBsneak12 on Jan 15, 2009 3:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Florida State Concedes the war
and LJ retains his position, life is suddenly looking up.
We just needed a couple players, a couple people to buy in to the fact and we were able to do it. --A.Q. Shipley
by psu on Jan 15, 2009 3:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It never was...
….looking down.
We are defending Big Ten champs….owners of 40 wins over the last 4 years….
WE ARE…………PENN STATE!
WE ARE.......PENN STATE!
by Nick7 on Jan 15, 2009 4:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
actually I was kind of bummed about the Bball loss and our star defensive ends.
But I have a warm fuzzy feeling now, and cannot wait to be sitting in the bleachers in April for the BW game.
We just needed a couple players, a couple people to buy in to the fact and we were able to do it. --A.Q. Shipley
by psu on Jan 15, 2009 4:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm
Wonder what we did to retain him?
Luring recruits with my new "Posting HD" scheme since '08.
by 06Lion on Jan 15, 2009 4:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...
eagerly waiting for that “read…”
" ...the pool or the pond; the pond is good for you..."
by BlueWhiteLife on Jan 15, 2009 4:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We topped off his salary a little and told him to chill for a few years...
…because when Joepa does retire he WILL BE the Def Coordinator or Head Coach (if not Bradley) of PENN STATE. I mean seriously. Go be the Def Coordinator at Illinois now or wait a few years and be the Def Coordinator or HC at Penn State. Man, I’ve waited this long, a few more years won’t kill me.
by MSippiNit on Jan 15, 2009 5:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Craziest part of all of this
There was no promotion or raise of any kind. Straight from the horse’s mouth:
DID YOU MEET WITH JOE PATERNO TO DISCUSS THE JOB OFFER?
We met on two occasions to talk about the process, the job and the offer. We met a couple of days ago and talked a little bit this morning. And then it was, I just had to figure out what I wanted to do and make sure I was sure I was doing the right thing and the best thing. The overriding factor, was the love for my players. It was the most important thing.
DID JOE [OR THE ATHLETIC DEPT.] OFFER A PROMOTION OR A RAISE?
No, that was not the case. I’ve never really been about money. … I understand the lay of the land. I understand that there are people ahead of me that have been here longer and I have nowhere to go, but I’m happy where I’m at. There was no compromise. No deal. No anything. It was a ‘Thank you,’ ’You’re welcome,’ and ‘Glad you’re staying.’ And that was enough for me.
by PSUMark2008 on Jan 15, 2009 10:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry Zook....the Railroad Man got you!
PSU Softball
by QBsneak12 on Jan 15, 2009 4:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
justa pickin' & a grinnin'!
" ...the pool or the pond; the pond is good for you..."
by BlueWhiteLife on Jan 15, 2009 5:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Caption for the Above...anyone, anyone (Buehler?)
" ...the pool or the pond; the pond is good for you..."
by BlueWhiteLife on Jan 15, 2009 4:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
"AND THEN I said: Ron, guess who's JoPa's next visit will be..."
" ...the pool or the pond; the pond is good for you..."
by BlueWhiteLife on Jan 15, 2009 4:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
"Seriously...
…do you know how I’d look in an orange jumpsuit."
by MSippiNit on Jan 15, 2009 5:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And STOP texting me when you're in the shower!
by PSUgirl on Jan 15, 2009 4:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
wow…and the whole camera thing too…eewwwwuuu
" ...the pool or the pond; the pond is good for you..."
by BlueWhiteLife on Jan 15, 2009 4:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Caption
“…and don’t even THINK of sending Lehman after me, Zook.”
Luring recruits with my new "Posting HD" scheme since '08.
by 06Lion on Jan 15, 2009 4:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
"Hey Zook, I'll take Zug over Lehman any day!"
by The JuggerNitt on Jan 15, 2009 4:38 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
WINNER!!!
…although I suspect you may incite our BHGP bretheren by saying such things.
There is a tractor in the parking lot, West Virginia license EIEIO. Your lights are on.
by leeharvey418 on Jan 15, 2009 4:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm just mad I fell for 06Lion's bait
and spelled the american hero’s name wrong.
by The JuggerNitt on Jan 16, 2009 3:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Perhaps the HC in waiting is not
the perveyor of the cover 3.
pinkertonpark.com - you owe yerself a laugh.
by rahpsu92 on Jan 15, 2009 4:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
We can only hope......
LJSr. would be a nice choice in my book. Now let’s wrap up he recruiting season with some high profile signings. Any topnothch DE’s still looking for a school. PSU has two openings!
I thought only safeties played 15 yards off the ball?
by pic15 on Jan 16, 2009 10:30 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
"...and ANOTHER THING:...
…take me off your MySpace Page Ron!!!"
" ...the pool or the pond; the pond is good for you..."
by BlueWhiteLife on Jan 15, 2009 4:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
See what the power of fasting and prayer does!!!!!!!!
Earlier today I mentioned that I was on a 4 day fast and that I was going to slip in some prayers about LJ Sr. I did pray about it this morning and now we read about this!!!! I haven’t even read the article yet, the heading was enough for me!!!!
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!
by RNF18 on Jan 15, 2009 4:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Geez
I step away for an hour to get on a conference call and I come back and all is right with the world again.
Where’s Galen? Can we get a happy monkey dance?
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
by BSD on Jan 15, 2009 4:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Respect the Siren
I really wanted to yell WOOOOOO at work.
Luring recruits with my new "Posting HD" scheme since '08.
by 06Lion on Jan 15, 2009 4:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Siren's up
Sorry. I stepped away from the blog for an hour. It’ll never happen again.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
by BSD on Jan 15, 2009 4:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Damn Straight!
You do of course realize we’re all going to hold you to that promise, right?
There is a tractor in the parking lot, West Virginia license EIEIO. Your lights are on.
by leeharvey418 on Jan 15, 2009 4:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Don't think so
Y’all don’t pay me anything enough.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
by BSD on Jan 15, 2009 4:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ummmmm...
…well you ARE the “Fearless Leader and all…”
" ...the pool or the pond; the pond is good for you..."
by BlueWhiteLife on Jan 15, 2009 4:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think it's blogmaster
and we are naught but his nerdy minions.
We just needed a couple players, a couple people to buy in to the fact and we were able to do it. --A.Q. Shipley
by psu on Jan 15, 2009 4:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
"Yes Sire!"
( kissing the ring of his extended hand)
" ...the pool or the pond; the pond is good for you..."
by BlueWhiteLife on Jan 15, 2009 5:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Funny
Funny how retaining LJ Sr is a bigger relief than retaining JoePa for another 3 years.
by Mr. Rosewater on Jan 15, 2009 5:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I hope LJ Sr got a promotion of some sort
maybe financial or position
If we had a few more LJ Srs on this staff we’d be in the BCS every year and contending for MNCs frequently! He’s an all around great coach!
by RNF18 on Jan 15, 2009 5:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Most import recruit of the year
LJ is a 5* recruiter for sure. Top rated in Maryland and rated #1 by Rivals as “Best for Defensive Line.”
I have a feeling now that LJ is a known commodity, PSU’s star rankings will be going up. It seems like Rivals mostly follows the guys recruited by big names. If USC likes a guy, 4-5 stars automatically.
by gcdyersb on Jan 15, 2009 5:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
lol
is LJSR a 5* recruiter because he recruits top guys, or are guys top recruits because they’re recruited by LJSR? :-p
by The JuggerNitt on Jan 16, 2009 3:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not even sure how to react to that picture.
Still, excellent news for the good guys!
--
Mr. Bob Dobalina
by Run Up The Score on Jan 15, 2009 7:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
TMI
and no not the power plant either
Ben and Alex... first commits for 2024
by 3Yardout on Jan 15, 2009 8:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
TMI
The power plant: My brother used to work there. And at Limerick.
by MicrobrewPSU on Jan 15, 2009 10:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What, no Peach Bottom?
There wouldn’t be a nuclear triangle without PB.
pinkertonpark.com - you owe yerself a laugh.
by rahpsu92 on Jan 16, 2009 1:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Don't know about that one.
All I know is he wears a badge to make sure he doesn’t glow in the dark.
by MicrobrewPSU on Jan 16, 2009 4:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I understand the blood
but what is the thing that is jumping around?
We just needed a couple players, a couple people to buy in to the fact and we were able to do it. --A.Q. Shipley
by psu on Jan 17, 2009 10:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
um, just a very happy guy
also: I’m pretty sure that’s not blood :-p
by The JuggerNitt on Jan 19, 2009 1:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm shocked!
I always assume the worse when these situations happen, but really, I cannot believe he turned down that offer.
We may never know what Joe did to keep him, but I hope it involves a promotion.
LJ Sr.‘s ambition will only help him in the future, since he stayed, I’m glad he did all of this.
by millzners on Jan 15, 2009 6:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think
Its safe to say when I drive home to CT I’ll keep seeing a sign when I go into MD that says “Property of Penn State. Please Contact Larry Johnson, Sr”
by cmdpsu15 on Jan 15, 2009 6:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
please tell me that sign actually exists
and if not, can you put one up?
by The JuggerNitt on Jan 16, 2009 3:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I had a hunch
I kept thinking “Ron Zook. Ron Zook. Ron Zook. Who would want to coach with Ron Zook?”
"They haven't played us yet."
by ReadingRambler on Jan 15, 2009 7:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Evans?
Did Evans officially make the jump? wasnt the deadline to declare today? if he did, when did he officially declare?
We are not normal...WE are Legends...We are PENN STATE!
by hawaiipennstatefan on Jan 15, 2009 8:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Curiouser and curiouser, as they say.
--
Mr. Bob Dobalina
by Run Up The Score on Jan 15, 2009 8:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i dont know what means
We are not normal...WE are Legends...We are PENN STATE!
by hawaiipennstatefan on Jan 15, 2009 8:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Either do I, really.
We’ll all know very soon. I haven’t seen anything to indicate that he might stay. I would suspect that LJ’s return doesn’t really have much of an effect as to whether Evans stays. I think the ship has sailed, but we’ll see.
--
Mr. Bob Dobalina
by Run Up The Score on Jan 15, 2009 8:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well
Reports are that Mo has been skipping all the mandatory meetings and workouts since the semester started. So it’s not looking good. I guess he just didn’t make an announcement.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
by BSD on Jan 15, 2009 10:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Eric Thomas scratches his head with you.
Evans’ name isn’t on the list of early entries yet.
I tried contacting Evans and the NFL to no avail this afternoon. Penn State spokesman Guido D’Elia didn’t know. And contacts made to PSU SID Jeff Nelson have yet to be returned.
BSD
by Kevin HD on Jan 15, 2009 9:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He's just sitting in his apartment high as a kite watching south park and eating hoho's
He’ll emerge in March and be all like wha, did I miss something.
We just needed a couple players, a couple people to buy in to the fact and we were able to do it. --A.Q. Shipley
by psu on Jan 15, 2009 10:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
mmmmm....hoho's
and he ain’t standing for none of those poser swiss cake rolls either!
Onward to the Rose Bowl...Again!!!!!
Trapped in the SF Bay area.....nothing like kickoff at 9 am.
by bconway6 on Jan 16, 2009 12:11 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thank god
I was getting ready to take a lethal dose of Nyqil and twinkies to combat the pain of being beaten out in recruiting by PITT each year. Which is what would of happened. Parrish the thought. Thank you LJ.
by bus36v on Jan 16, 2009 9:44 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
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