Paterno Discusses Sean Lee and LB Situation

And there's a Sean Lee interview...

…in this Fanpost by jtothep:

http://www.blackshoediaries.com/2009/4/23/850257/sean-lee-interview

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by Run Up The Score on Apr 23, 2009 3:44 PM EDT reply actions

Kids

You know, I was just thinking, it must be the greatest experience of a PSU football player’s life when he graduates from being “one of the other kids” to earning the respect (or the ire) of Joe Paterno enough for him to call you by name. If that were me, you’d never be able to get the smile off my face for the rest of my life.

by dawsonPSU10 on Apr 23, 2009 3:55 PM EDT reply actions

do you guys have bionic hearing?

I couldn’t hear a goddamn thing. Although, I am listening at cube level

by InScoresOfOtherGames on Apr 23, 2009 4:46 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah it's quiet

I had to turn it up to 11 for this one

by dawsonPSU10 on Apr 23, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions

by Lion Alum on Apr 23, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions

I liked the quote about Lee's versatility

something like “He can play inside and outside where ever we need him…he’s athletic enough to play strong safety”…

my question is what does that say about our secondary????

by Lion Alum on Apr 23, 2009 4:58 PM EDT reply actions

Seriously

This is not a new problem. Does anyone at PSU do a sound check before a presser?

by JIMPSU on Apr 23, 2009 5:37 PM EDT reply actions

If you ever watch a presser

of the BTN the audio is fine because they use the mic that is actually in front of him. All the other places use their hand held tape records that they place on the desk of the mic on the video camera like Pennlive does

by whiteoutonly on Apr 23, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions

PSU Linebackers

had a story in the Collegian:

http://www.collegian.psu.edu/archive/2009/04/23/lions_boast_deep_linebacking_c.aspx

Weirdest part? Josh Hull’s quote.

To wit: “Absolutely, no doubt in my mind that I’m not one of the three best linebackers on the team,” the former walk-on said. “I’d be extremely disappointed if I don’t have a starting job in the fall.”

Uh-oh. As the Dread Pirate Roberts said, “Get used to disappointment”.

He’s obviously behind Lee in the middle, and I can’t see him being effective on the outside. There’s too much talent around, IMO, for Hull to see significant PT unless injuries become a factor.

Looks to me like Trouble in Paradise looming for the Joshster. Your mileage, of course, may vary.

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by Pete the Streak on Apr 23, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions

To be fair

he seemed okay in open space. I think his biggest weakness was getting through traffic, which made him so ineffective in the middle last year. He would just get lost in there. I’d like to see him get a fair shot on the outside.

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by KevinHD on Apr 23, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions

I could block him on a blitz.

and I’m old.

They don’t have the tradition to hold our nuts

by psu on Apr 23, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions

A Jazzy is tough to avoid.

by MainLion on Apr 23, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Our judgement on Hull is based on last year

He may have improved. Who knows?

by Mr. Rosewater on Apr 23, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions

I agree

I hate bashing a kid like that, his determination and heart are what make our program what it is. To walk on at any D-1 university is considerable, to start as a walk-on LB at PSU is unbelievable.

Hull’s obviously challenging himself — and there’s guys like Stupar, Mauti, the whole bunch who are going to force him to get faster, smarter, more consistent; otherwise he’ll be left behind.

I guess what I’m saying, is that somewhere at the opposite end of the spectrum is Quarless. Now which would you rather have on your team?

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by millzners on Apr 23, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions

I agree, Millz

I wasn’t trying to bash him; for a walkon to become a starter is a great story, and an indication of how hard he’s worked. He is a true Penn Stater.

I just see younger guys that are lucky enough to have more natural talent.

If they’ll work as hard as Josh, he may be in trouble. If they don’t – give Hull the best shot.

'People are about as happy as they decide they want to be'

by Pete the Streak on Apr 24, 2009 6:59 AM EDT up reply actions

Hull will make those guys better

last year during the B&W game Steve Jones had a conversation with Joe on the air about walk-ons. Basically the point was that walk-on’s often don’t have the measurables, but they make up for it with heart and hard-work. And that often forces the 4-star kids to work harder then they would naturally b/c they aren’t allowed to get by on their physical talent alone.

Whether Josh Hull starts or is in the rotation, he is making those other LB’s better. By saying “I’m starting” he’s not only challenging himself, he’s challenging the 4-star kids who may be more inclined to believe they’ll get the start simply b/c they’re more talented.

"We hugged as grown men do. It was a great moment. Then, it was business as usual." -- LJ Sr.

by millzners on Apr 24, 2009 7:51 AM EDT up reply actions

yeah sorry

for jumping all over your comment — not trying to be confrontational or anything

the internet has a way of turning everything into an argument, even when we’re all in agreement.

so now that that’s settled, here’s this:

"We hugged as grown men do. It was a great moment. Then, it was business as usual." -- LJ Sr.

by millzners on Apr 24, 2009 7:56 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

That is awesome

Have a "great HD day!" - Jay Paterno

by ReadingRambler on Apr 24, 2009 8:27 AM EDT up reply actions

lol, that is great

Is that an opossum? I can’t realy tell.

If this is real…priceless (and hopefully also rabiesless)

by The JuggerNitt on Apr 24, 2009 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions

haha

I really hope this is real, it’s just too perfect.

by dawsonPSU10 on Apr 24, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Also I believe

Hull is an engineering major. Not the easy road to take when you are trying to make a major football program. How many engineers do we find on the team, not too many I bet.

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by Roland86 on Apr 24, 2009 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions