But he’s not doing himself, the program, or his recruiting class any favors by screwing around like this. If he wants to visit other schools, great! Then guess what, you’re not committed to anyone! It’s too easy to construe this “kind of” stuff as, “okay, hold my place for now, but if something incredible comes along…”

You’re in or you’re out. Can’t be both.

That Paul Jones doesn’t want to play football after Novemember…and Pitt gives him the best chance to acheive that.

Is wildly overrated. The white team in that video is awful. He was throwing into double coverage, over throwing recievers, leading them directly out of bounds. His scrambles would have gone nowhere against any sort of decent college defense.

and asks them to continue to take visits until they’re sure. Clearly Paul jumped the gun. If he still ends up in Happy Valley, great but I agree that he’s no longer a commitment. If you’re playing the field then you can’t be committed. This should be really interesting if the kid from Michigan chooses PSU!

Paul has admitted that PSU has been up front with him about recruiting 2 QBs this year. Unfortunately it doesn’t sound like he was as upfront with them about his feelings. He wasn’t 100% to PSU and that’s fine but don’t commit then. Play the field a little before committing.

This is the stuff that gives me gray hair or at least will give me gray hair someday!

Vanderbilt, Northwestern and Duke. Interesting. I think we’ll wind up with the kid.

Is that I’ve lost any respect for him as a leader. He could have chose to step up, be mature and establish himself as a leader, help recruit, and tow the line for this program.

Now he’s just some 18 year old with some talent who can’t make up his mind.

I’m not saying I don’t want to see him in blue and white, I’m just saying I’m not going to put him on a pedestal b/c he’s failed to step into the role he could have or maybe should have. If he “commits” in a month it won’t be a big deal — he’s already shown he’s incapable of handling the role of a leader right now.

Eric Shrive on the other hand, did all those things that Jones didn’t. He committed early, he stuck by the program, became the leader of his class and a big help in recruiting. Eric Shrive should be put on a pedastal and I can’t wait to get that kid on the field b/c he’s already established himself as a leader.

Raleigh St. Clair: You don’t love me anymore, do you?
Margot Tenenbaum: I do, kind of.

From the athlete’s side. There’s only one case when it’s not Kinda: a signed Letter of Intent. And even that is Kinda, in that it’s only temporary: you can transfer to another IA and sit out a year or go AA and play right away.

And that LOI timeframe is assbackwards as well. National LOI Day is the FIRST day recruits can sign with a school, but they don’t have to, as Pryor showed.

So although the ‘you either you are or you’re not’ appear mutually exclusive, in Recruiting this framing is meaningless. Because, even if you are, you really might not be.

If I tried to tell my wife I was “kind of committed” to her, she’d kill the f-k out of me.

You’re either in or your not. Jones may one day be in, but right now, he’s OUT.

The kid picked us way early for a reason: he saw something he liked. I still think we’re his #1 pick, so let the kid shop around a bit. It’s a part of growing up to visit colleges (I’d imagine more so if you’re an athlete), so let him explore his options. He “sort of committed” which to me says he was able to see himself in Blue and White.

When I was looking around for colleges (although in my mind I was always planning on being a legacy from my parents at PSU, but still had some doubts) a tour guide said the following, “You really have to ask yourself, ‘Do you see yourself here?’ For me, this was the place I saw myself at and loved it, but maybe you don’t”. Side note, tour guide was from UDel, I’m now a junior at PSU. Anyway, my point is, the kid committed for a reason (sort of at least), so don’t worry when he travels around, because I think he might be like I was and always saw myself as a Lion.

Jones’ mother posted the following on FOS’ free Audibles board. Seems I’m overreacting to some selective quoting:

http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=157&f=1395&t=4232445

In all fairness to those who have become used to my posts every now and then on Audibles…just want you to know that I’ve decided to stop posting to provide separation from “the fans” and PJ’s #1 fan…that being me! Just want to let you know that you should believe only half of what is written in most papers—-just as a comment here can be spun, spun some more and then respun, it is often the case. The conversation between PJ and the reporter occured because the reporter called to “check PJ’s status/interest regarding participating in the UnderArmour Game as the final selections are being made”. Once the return call was made, it was apparent that that was not the purpose of the call…immediately leading PJ to be aloof——commenting with “kind of” and “alright”. The only things he provided detail about were his intentions to be at PSU this weekend, the next and the next. The schools that were mentioned were the answer to the question of “what other schools are currently recruiting you”. Nothing more, nothing less.

I have to say that I am appreciative of the responses of most during this time—-especially because as fans you are only given a small glimpse of what actually is going on. The fact that most have not been quick to judge is a remarkable testimony to the goodness of most (who probably remember what it was like to be 16). Even I have to admit that I was not always approving of PJ’s actions lately but have come to understand his feelings and will continue to guide him accordingly. As I have stated before, trust the abilities of the coaching staff and know that they will do what is best for PSU.

So, while there is no such thing as kind of pregnant—-understand that PJ’s commitment stands until he states differently—-kind of like telling your boyfriend/spouse your pregnant but keeping it a secret until your sure the pregnancy is going to last beyond the first months that are so crucial in a baby’s development. Trust the staff…they know what they are doing!

It has been a pleasure…WE ARE…

PS. English was my major…but when asked who is it, I really don’t say “It is I”…although that would be correct. LOL

She quoted my post where I said I hoped being “kind of committed” was like being kind of pregnant.