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Undrafted PSU signings

So I was searching the web for any news on Undrafted FA signings and I came across the following PSU guys:

Jordan Norwood - Cleveland Browns

Maurice Evans - New York Giants

Mark Rubin - St. Louis Rams

Gerald Cadogan - Carolina Panthers

Josh Gaines - Philadelphia Eagles

Dan Lawlor - Washington Redskins

Anthony Scirrotto - Carolina Panthers

Tony Davis - Arizona Cardinals

Lydell Sargeant -  Buffalo Bills

Tyrell Sales - Indianapolis Colts

I would not be surprised to see any of our other guys(Davis, Scirrotto, Kelly, Sales, Lawlor, Gaines) get shots in the next days.  I mean, BranDon Snow got a tryout so these guys should be alright.

I found the list on a NE Patriot draft site, so take it for what its worth, I didn't feel like researching beyond a google search. I'll try to look again in a few days and add whoever else gets signed or given a camp invite.

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sweet

i got my pic taken w/ rubin and kelly at the SBS on Friday (why did they have those poor guys sitting in the back all by themselves???) they were so sweet and nice!

"You can park wherever you want!" BWW09
"You want a donut, go to Dunkin Donuts. You want a linebacker, you go to Penn State."~Chris Carter

by amandakt on Apr 26, 2009 10:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I almost went to that

but didn’t since I thought it’d be mobbed with people. Sounds like I was wrong and missed out.

by dawsonPSU10 on Apr 26, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

definitely did.

we had to ask where they were b/c there were no signs, nothing pointing them out. which ended up being good for us.

btw, both are very nice looking boys!!!

"You can park wherever you want!" BWW09
"You want a donut, go to Dunkin Donuts. You want a linebacker, you go to Penn State."~Chris Carter

by amandakt on Apr 26, 2009 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

what the?

Hey, this game is fun too and you can make it fun. --j. odrick
But I’m biased towards tailgating, as you may imagine. -ts
Ignore the accolades – just enjoy the games. -bb&w

by jtothep on Apr 27, 2009 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm a little surprised

no one took Cadogan. I thought he was at least as important to the line as Shipley was last year.

by Joe 96alum on Apr 26, 2009 10:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not to mention

the fact that he’s a beast. You can’t teach size, and I thought at least one team would hop on the opportunity to draft Cadogan… He at least should’ve been Mr. Irrelevant.

"I never really felt like they wanted to tackle me" - Tony Hunt

by BSmith717 on Apr 27, 2009 2:22 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What happened to Kevin Kelly?

I know he’s tiny, but he didn’t even want to attempt to get drafted after an awesome and record setting career?

by dawsonPSU10 on Apr 26, 2009 10:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

*I didn't see his name listed on ESPN

for whatever that’s worth. But also never heard his name mentioned in the Collegian as one of the seniors going into the draft.

by dawsonPSU10 on Apr 26, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep, out in the edit

Black Shoes.
Basic Blues.
No Name.
All Game.

by Roland86 on Apr 26, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Put in the edit

Black Shoes.
Basic Blues.
No Name.
All Game.

by Roland86 on Apr 26, 2009 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Josh Gaines to the Eagles

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by Run Up The Score on Apr 26, 2009 10:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Utterly shocked that Cadogan didn't get drafted.

Smart, high-character guy that can really play. I think he’ll do quite well in Carolina. I’m a little surprised that Rich O. went so high, but happy for him. Happy for Butler, too. He really made himself some money with that blazing 40 at the combine.

Derrick Williams should really have a chance to do something good in Detroit — the team seems to be in competent hands now. One weird name on their draft sheet that stood out to me was Murtha from Nebraska. Saw him at the combine and he moves like a wide receiver.

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by Run Up The Score on Apr 26, 2009 11:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

at least dwill won't have to do too much redecorating

lion going to the lions…almost the same colors…

at least he won’t have to play for the jets. can you imagine having to bond w/ sanchez after the rose bowl? LOL

"You can park wherever you want!" BWW09
"You want a donut, go to Dunkin Donuts. You want a linebacker, you go to Penn State."~Chris Carter

by amandakt on Apr 26, 2009 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

One cool thing,

is that I expect to see D Wheels get some time right out of the gate his rookie year. Maybe just as a return specialist, but there is definitely room for him to make an impact on this team.

It’s so hard to have a favorite NFL team when you’re such a big PSU fan… Even though I hate the Patriots and Tom Brady, I’m going to actually pay attention to them and hope Ohrnberger defends our former sworn enemy.

However, it must be pretty neat, for a large number of people, to see A.Q. go to his hometown team the Stillers. It’d be fairly interesting to find out exactly how excited, or not, he and his family were when they found out the good news.

"I never really felt like they wanted to tackle me" - Tony Hunt

by BSmith717 on Apr 27, 2009 2:32 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Too Bad for D Will

I was surprised when no Professional Football Team drafted him. Hopefully the guy can work hard and in a year or two get to play for an actual NFL team.

by DrDetroit on Apr 28, 2009 7:05 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Norwood to the Browns

It’s going to suck if Ryan Clark hits him – I’ll be cheering and crying.

Have a "great HD day!" - Jay Paterno

by ReadingRambler on Apr 26, 2009 11:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL

that’s pretty much how i feel. i’ll be happy if he gets a nice reception against the steelers, but honestly, i’ll be happier when polamalu lays him out! LOL so torn!!!!

"You can park wherever you want!" BWW09
"You want a donut, go to Dunkin Donuts. You want a linebacker, you go to Penn State."~Chris Carter

by amandakt on Apr 26, 2009 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you don't need polamalu to lay him out

just be happy when Norwood catches 2 passes for medium gains and immediately goes out of bounds

by The JuggerNitt on Apr 27, 2009 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok, that's a good compromise!

"You can park wherever you want!" BWW09
"You want a donut, go to Dunkin Donuts. You want a linebacker, you go to Penn State."~Chris Carter

by amandakt on Apr 27, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

On a side note:

Former PSU bad boy/infamous face kicker Chris Baker is with the Broncos.

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Basic Blues.
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by Roland86 on Apr 27, 2009 12:22 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Thought I saw something about Sargeant to the Bills

But I can’t find any confirmation on it.

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by Run Up The Score on Apr 27, 2009 9:44 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

New Buffalo Bills fan here

It’s like Penn State – Buffalo campus up there. GO NITTANY BILLS!

I bleed Blue and White.

by Horse N Buggy on Apr 27, 2009 9:56 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry, I can and will root for Poz and Mayhem to do well, but I can’t root for any team that employs GET YO POPCRN RDY.

Have a "great HD day!" - Jay Paterno

by ReadingRambler on Apr 27, 2009 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

true, I forgot about him

man, and I was getting excited about the Bills. I guess I can just root for their defense.

by The JuggerNitt on Apr 27, 2009 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Have a "great HD day!" - Jay Paterno

by ReadingRambler on Apr 27, 2009 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh shit

I completely forgot he got traded/fired and went to Buffalo

by dawsonPSU10 on Apr 27, 2009 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

bitter eagles fan? or just not a fan of personalities? I’m not a big T.O. guy, but he certainly makes the NFL more fun.

We are not normal. We are legends.

by NittanyAlum02 on Apr 27, 2009 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stillers fan

And no, I’m not a big fan of trash-talking, showboating players who give up on routes and then blame their quarterback.

Have a "great HD day!" - Jay Paterno

by ReadingRambler on Apr 27, 2009 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And no, I’m not a big fan of trash-talking, showboating players who give up on routes and then blame their quarterback.

That makes me sound like a bitter Cowgirls fan.

Have a "great HD day!" - Jay Paterno

by ReadingRambler on Apr 27, 2009 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

no,

that’s just a true don’t-put-up-with-shit steeler fan talking.

well said

Let's Go State

by rmcmillen50 on Apr 27, 2009 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hopefully showboating and trash talking are the least of your concerns on that list…or you should probably have a word with Mr. Ward and than young’n from O$U that won you the super bowl! haha!

We are not normal. We are legends.

by NittanyAlum02 on Apr 27, 2009 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The next man to call Hines Ward a trash talker and a showboater gets capped.

Have a "great HD day!" - Jay Paterno

by ReadingRambler on Apr 27, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nah, who am I kidding

I’m pretty sure Ward can handle it himself.

Have a "great HD day!" - Jay Paterno

by ReadingRambler on Apr 27, 2009 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha....

glad to see you Steeler fans maintain perspective! (ending this before it comes off that I am defending T.O.).

We are not normal. We are legends.

by NittanyAlum02 on Apr 27, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

One starts......

the trash talking, the other finishes……..remember…….it was TO acting like a douche that resulted in Ward doing the mock bird thing in the end zone.

Eric Watters Atlanta, Ga.

"If you hear Ric Flair is in town......WOOOOO........you KNOW things are takin' place".

Ric Flair

by ech2os on Apr 27, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You think Ed

something to that guy who went to sleep on that block? You know… after he woke up?

"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 Apr 27, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sorry what?

The glare of the Lombardi Trophy blinded me for a second…You were saying? What was is it? Something about Terrell Owens? Or what is the Buffalo Bills?

"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 Apr 27, 2009 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pumped

As a life long BILLS fan puz and maybin on my team is one of the greatest th9ngs that ever happened. ever. especially after a week of hearing people guarantee the steelers, eagles and giants were all going to draft puz…

(ps. not excited at all about having TO)

by PSUgavemeAnAlcoholproblem on Apr 27, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How do people here feel about Evans?

On one hand I do want to see the best for our Nittany Lions, but on the other hand this has a little bit of “I told you so” in that he should have stayed for an extra year.

by The JuggerNitt on Apr 27, 2009 10:32 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Total apathy

Have a "great HD day!" - Jay Paterno

by ReadingRambler on Apr 27, 2009 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He made his decision

He should have stayed, hopefully he sees that now. But honestly I don’t care anymore. I’m sorry that I really don’t care about him, although I wish him the best, but his judgement/logical thinking skills are seriously flawed, and he should have stayed to improve his resume.

by dawsonPSU10 on Apr 27, 2009 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

QB14

is noted under the cardinals signings here. Is that an error?
As for evans, mark 2 for not caring. Could have used his depth this season, but it’s his mistake.

by InScoresOfOtherGames on Apr 27, 2009 1:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

well he signed with them last year

so it could be a mistake like that, or maybe they signed him to fill out their pre-season/practice roster

by The JuggerNitt on Apr 27, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or maybe they signed him as a cruel practical joke.

Have a "great HD day!" - Jay Paterno

by ReadingRambler on Apr 27, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He sucks so much

They re-signed him just so they could fire him again

by dawsonPSU10 on Apr 27, 2009 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Norwood to Cleveland?

I’ve heard rumors Jordan Norwood signed with the Browns, can anyone confirm this?

by whiteout1 on Apr 27, 2009 4:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dude

It’s the first name in the Fanpost

by whiteoutonly on Apr 27, 2009 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dude

Sorry, recovering from the flu and my head’s not all there. Please feel free to rip on me for missing something that obvious.

by whiteout1 on Apr 28, 2009 8:47 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

whiteout1 has the swine flu!

Quick, Mike, take out the ban hammer before we’re all infected!

by dawsonPSU10 on Apr 28, 2009 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

My computer has a virus

Do you think it came from WO1

by PaJoe on Apr 28, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Obviously

I’m pretty sure it works that way.

by whiteout1 on Apr 29, 2009 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh my God, I just coughed up blood.

Have a "great HD day!" - Jay Paterno

by ReadingRambler on Apr 29, 2009 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What did I tell you about drinking blood?!!?

You know you don’t get any of the proper nutrients because you just keep coughing it up! Baby steps, sir. Baby steps…

"...You know, Reemer, someday I'm gonna own a big sports bar."

by IcersGuy on Apr 29, 2009 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It’s hard to baby step when YOU’RE VOMITING ALL OVER THE KEYBOARD blnhhjwerblech. OH MY GOD. Curse you, whiteout1.

Have a "great HD day!" - Jay Paterno

by ReadingRambler on Apr 29, 2009 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

a little love for Evans

From the Giants Insider

Moments after the Draft ended the Giants were busy burning up the phone lines in an attempt to fill out their roster.

Along the way, they might just have uncovered at least one hidden gem: Penn State’s Maurice Evans. The athletic and aggressive defensive end would have obviously been better served by returning to Happy Valley for his senior season after a disappointing junior campaign, both on and off the field.

However, Evans gives the Giants defensive coaching staff plenty with which to work

by letsgopsu on Apr 27, 2009 5:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Eh

The Giants have a moose of a defensive line so I think that his uphill battle will only continue. As a Penn State fan, I would like to see him make the squad, but then again as an Eagles fan, having him not make the team would selfishly work out as well.

by Bob Sacamano on Apr 28, 2009 8:45 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can someone give me some info on Evans?

Out of our UDFA signings, he looked the most promising. I heard he had some decision making issues or something, but that he’s a player. Anything we should know over at BBV? I always like seeing undrafted guys make the team.

"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw

by squid92 on Apr 27, 2009 10:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Depends on

which Mo Evans shows up. He had an amazing Sophomore year – good (not great) speed, good strength, havoc everywhere. Junior year, he gets caught with weed and is suspended for a few games. The more concerning thing is that, once he was back on the field, he didn’t seem like his sophomore self. At all. He lacked energy and drive to make the plays and impact he had made the previous year.

If the GMen can get his mind back on straight, he’s a great prospect. But a lot of this will rest on Evans and which player he wants to be.

"...You know, Reemer, someday I'm gonna own a big sports bar."

by IcersGuy on Apr 28, 2009 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tony Davis to Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals announced they have signed undrafted rookie free agents WR Justin Brown (Hampton), LB Chase Bullock (Maryland), CB Tony Davis (Penn State), CB Jameel Dowling (Hawaii), OL Khalil El-Amin (Cincinnati), CB Michael Ray Garvin (Florida State), WR Shane Morales (Oregon State), OT Brandon Pearce (Memphis) and LB Reginald Walker (Kansas State). Terms of the deals were not disclosed.

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by Run Up The Score on Apr 27, 2009 10:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Justin Brown

It’s late at night at the Lakers are blowing another lead, so my head is elsewhere, but my heart skipped a beat reading that Justin Brown had been taken. Then I realized that the Cardinals can’t draft a High School student.

by PSUJunny05 on Apr 28, 2009 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Other FA signings

From Nittany Network
Jordan Norwood, WR, Cleveland
Gerald Cadogan, OT/G, Carolina
Maurice Evans, DE, New York Giants
Mark Rubin, SS, St. Louis
Tony Davis, CB, Arizona
Lydell Sargeant, CB, Buffalo
Josh Gaines, DE/DT, Philadelphia
Anthony Scirrotto, S, Carolina
Dan Lawlor, FB, Washington
Tyrell Sales, LB, Indianapolis

by mwb124 on Apr 27, 2009 10:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Interesting.........

basically our entire 2ndary getting invited to a pro camp…..makes me wonder how they were so torched by USC with all that talent.

Eric Watters Atlanta, Ga.

"If you hear Ric Flair is in town......WOOOOO........you KNOW things are takin' place".

Ric Flair

by ech2os on Apr 27, 2009 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

They were undrafted...

….thats how they got torched!

I think this year’s crew will be awesome.

WE ARE.......PENN STATE!

by Nick7 on Apr 28, 2009 7:53 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

based on.....?

Don’t get me wrong, I hate to criticize individual players on their skill (they’re freaking college kids making no money – they don’t deserve that). So as a group, I saw nothing good in the BW game to give me any confidence in this year’s secondary. I don’t expect them to be even as good as last year.

Here’s hoping you’re right – there are a thousand and one possible explanations (coverages were simple, all the receivers already had solid game experience, McGloin really is that good, no blitzes allowed, Zug blinded them, etc.). So I’ll treat this secondary as I do any uncertain situation: no expectations, lots of hope. But if you have some solid reason for your blind confidence, I’ll latch onto it.

Blame Iowa!

by NittanyTide on Apr 28, 2009 8:36 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree so hard.

"I never really felt like they wanted to tackle me" - Tony Hunt

by BSmith717 on Apr 28, 2009 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think......

there are a LOT of DI secondary guys not getting an invite to a camp at all.

Eric Watters Atlanta, Ga.

"If you hear Ric Flair is in town......WOOOOO........you KNOW things are takin' place".

Ric Flair

by ech2os on Apr 28, 2009 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Our scheme....

Hurt just as much as our talent level. Have to mix the cover 3 up with some man and cover 2 otherwise the torching will continue when we play talented offenses. Don’t expect that to happen anytime soon with TB at the reigns of the D!

I thought only safeties played 15 yards off the ball?

by pic15 on Apr 28, 2009 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree 100%

Scirrotto could hit hard has anyone, and we weren’t severely lacking speed or skill. Not that we were mind blowing, but very solid. The scheme we run works when our line is tearing shit up, we need to learn to adjust that. I certainly do not blame it all on the kids, I mean they are good enough to get a shot in the nfl so that should say something.

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by Roland86 on Apr 29, 2009 1:37 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that was a good laugh before bed
Anthony Morelli did not have the luxury of stepping into the starting role behind a veteran offensive line, as Levi Brown was the only returning starter up front and at tight end entering the 2006 season. Injuries also forced four lineup changes within the O-Line during the year, limiting the unit’s critical continuity, as the Lions faced three teams ranked in the Top 15 nationally in total and scoring defense in Big Ten play. Anthony Morelli, though, remained positive and confident, improving and growing as a leader in guiding Penn State to nine wins, including five in its last six games, and a New Year’s Day bowl victory

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"You want a donut, go to Dunkin Donuts. You want a linebacker, you go to Penn State."~Chris Carter

by amandakt on Apr 29, 2009 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That kind of reads like the biography of Kim Jong Il as written by the North Korean government.

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by ReadingRambler on Apr 30, 2009 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought maybe his Mom ran the site but his is prominently on the front
Disclaimer: This site is not affiliated with, nor endorsed by Anthony Morelli, nor Arizona Cardinals, nor anyone associated with Anthony Morelli and we are a fan site of AnthonyMorelli.Org

 
 

by letsgopsu on Apr 30, 2009 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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