Rivals' Top 100 Players Countdown
Rivals is bored and running through 100 random players which will show up on the football field at some point this season. While I have nothing against this list (to this point, at least), it's a summertime filler. At least it isn't another hackneyed article of how bad/slow the Big Televen/Penn State is compared to OMG ESSSS EEEEE SEEEE SPEEED!
Still, they're only to #78 on the list, and they've recognized to Nittany Lions - Evan Royster at #81, and Sean Lee at #99. I'll admit - I'm a bit surprised that they put Lee on the list at all. Not due to talent, but a full season off because of a knee injury and I figured they would have left him off the list (somewhere between "needs to show he's shaken off the rust" and "out of sight, out of mind"). Of course, I'm not complaining on either point. For those who are linkaphobic, here's their quick synopses:
No. 81: Penn State RB Evan Royster
THE PARTICULARS: 6-1/209, Sr.; Fairfax (Va.) Westfield
THE BUZZ: What if Royster had opted to pursue a lacrosse career? It almost happened. He had scholarship offers from powerhouses Johns Hopkins and Virginia, among others. The lacrosse world’s loss is Penn State’s gain. Royster ran for 1,236 yards and 12 touchdowns last fall as the Nittany Lions reached the Rose Bowl. And he also showed a still-developing knack to catch the ball, grabbing 17 passes for 155 yards.
No. 99: Penn State LB Sean Lee
THE PARTICULARS: 6-2/236, Sr.; Pittsburgh Upper St. Clair
THE BUZZ: Lee was one of the nation’s best linebackers in 2007 but missed 2008 because of a knee injury. He was held out of contact work during spring drills as a precaution but is expected to be fine this season. He had 135 tackles in 2007 and will put up big tackle totals if healthy. How much respect has he earned? His teammates voted him a captain last season despite his injury.
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And just as an extra note,
Notre Dame’s Emu QB slips in at #95.
"...You know, Reemer, someday I'm gonna own a big sports bar."
Great
The loser announcers are going to mention Royster and lacrosse so much on air, I think my head will explode.
DO YOU HAVE ANY PRIDE, DANNY?
"I hope after touchdowns this year all our players just point at Zug." - jtothep
by ReadingRambler on Jun 18, 2009 11:43 AM EDT reply actions
Royster played lacrosse?
Does Joe know this? Maybe he could work it into his press conferences more than 3 times per week
Tebow will probably be
the entire top ten. Better yet, Bradford #1 with Tebow elevated beyond #1 to god like status.
Clausen is ahead of Lee
And I’m sure this list is chock full for media darlings and not actual good players. I lose all credibility when I see “Jimmy” crack a top 100. JOKE.
Careful
You almost complimented the Emu. I’m not sure this blog could deal with that.
by dawsonPSU10 on Jun 18, 2009 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions
who gave them the idea what wearing speedos was cool and not gay?
"Want a donut go to dunkin donuts, want a linebacker go to Penn State."
- Cris Carter, NFL Draft, 4/25/09
They did
They actually designed and made their own speedos. That’s why Clausen’s is the skimpiest one of the three.
Even better
I think his has stars on it.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Jun 20, 2009 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions
And what's the deal with OC-kini on the left?
Clearly Clausen peer pressured him into wearing a speedo to check out his ass and package, because clearly, his legs have never seen the light of day. And the sunscreen on the nose is a definite giveaway that this kid definitely isn’t very familiar with sunlight.
by dawsonPSU10 on Jun 20, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions































