Derek Dowrey Commits To Penn State
by Adam Bittner on Jun 25, 2011 11:36 PM EDT
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The Penn State coaching staff picked up its first verbal of the summer on Saturday when Class of 2012 defensive tackle prospect Derek Dowery of Winchester, Va. committed to the Nittany Lions according to Blue White Illustrated.
Dowery, owner of a 6'3" 279-pound frame, is a bit if an unknown at this point, as none of the major recruiting services have him ranked. Of course, that could just mean they haven't gotten around to evaluating him yet, but nevertheless, he's an enigma for now. We do know he had offers from Marshall, Richmond, East Carolina and West Virginia in addition to receiving interest from Virginia Tech.
We also know he's been high on Penn State for a while and has taken several visits.
"I went to the Michigan and Northwestern games during the season," Dowrey said. "It was really awesome, I loved everything outside the stadium before the games, and I loved the atmosphere inside the stadium. It was just like nothing I have ever been to."
When asked if he had a favorite, the answer was crystal clear.
"Penn State by far," Dowrey chuckled. "I love everything about Penn State."
Seems like the coaching staff has known it had this one in the bag for a while. As of this posting, his Rivals page does not show an offer from Penn State, meaning the staff probably decided to pull the trigger after seeing something it liked at camp this weekend.
Dowery had 11 sacks and 145 tackles as a junior at John Handley. Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be any highlight tapes out there on the Internet for him, so you're going to have to use your imagination.
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Way to be classy
The Kid is in love with Penn State, and LJ and friends like what they see? I’m sold.
I hear the stars over Notre Dame are always big and bright, perhaps you should take your telescope there.
Not trying to be a hater (ok maybe I am) but imagine working your butt off to be noticed by the coaches of your dream school, to get your offer, excitedly say yes, and then instantly be called a bum on the fan forums. That kind of classless act has no place being associated with my alma mater. So I will call it out every time.
by Nittany SeaLion on Jun 26, 2011 6:24 AM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
Um, maybe find a way to express doubt without calling the kid a bum?
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by Run Up The Score on Jun 26, 2011 8:33 AM EDT up reply actions
I hope...
…you meet one of these “bums” in a dark alley someday and say something stupid.
I just don't want to die without a few scars. ~Chuck Palahniuk, Fight Club, Chapter 6
by LB31Monster on Jun 26, 2011 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Excuse me?
He has an offer from Virginia Tech. He’s obviously Elite.
by misdreavus79 on Jun 26, 2011 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah he's obviously terrible
I mean damn, we have 3 years of high school data to back that up. Thanks for you input, oh recruiting guru!
"We heard all that talk all week about the SEC and their speed, but we knew personally that they weren't nearly as tough as us."
-Tony Hunt
Oh, and welcome Derek!
"We heard all that talk all week about the SEC and their speed, but we knew personally that they weren't nearly as tough as us."
-Tony Hunt
You're the bum.
I'm the only Heck my Mama ever raised.
by ReadingRambler on Jun 26, 2011 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
rec'd
for maturity.
Fire Dan Snyder
by Cari Greene on Jun 26, 2011 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Gosh, rumple!
Good one!
I look forward to your future comments on any and all subject matter; the depth of your thinking on this comment alone indicates – to me, anyway – your standing as an intellectual behemoth.
Please – don’t be a stranger!
'People are about as happy as they decide they want to be'
by Pete the Streak on Jun 26, 2011 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I can’t wait for Saturday football at Beaver Stadium. I’m starting to get a little antsy.
by 92-74-99-96 on Jun 26, 2011 7:12 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Welcome to Penn State!
I hope you end up loving it as much as we do, and you graduate with a 3.8 and a lot of great memories. Try to avoid Jenn Brown. I don’t think she’d be the best influence.
"I just wanted to thank you for everything you've done for this university." "Oh, I haven't done enough." - Joe Paterno.
Jenn Brown will (sadly) be leaving us this year before he gets to campus
As she will be Jenn Brown (Senior, Economics).
Or did she already graduate? I can’t remember.
by dawsonPSU10 on Jun 27, 2011 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I honestly lost track.
I think you’re right, she’ll be (Senior, Economics) as of the fall. I imagine she’ll leave behind a protege to continue her work.
"I just wanted to thank you for everything you've done for this university." "Oh, I haven't done enough." - Joe Paterno.
Welcome
The coaches see potential in you so keep working hard and be smart and good things will happen.
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