Group of players reaffirm commitment to PSU

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July 25th, 2012 at 9:54 AM
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Group of players reaffirm commitment to PSU

- A group of 25 players led by Zordich and Mike Mauti reaffirmed their commitment to stay at Penn State this morning. Notably, Silas Redd was not present. It will be interesting to see if PSU brings Redd to B1G Media Days this week as originally planned.

Video of statement:

 

Arnd 2 dozen PennSt players make commitment to program this AM. RT Silas Redd was NOT one of players at the statement

EDIT #2:

-The previous report on Silas Redd is false. PSU is taking no players to Media Days. Commence Silas Redd speculation again.

No Penn State players will attend Big Ten media days. Silas Redd, John Urschel and Jordan Hill had been scheduled to attend.

- Also in other news, the Freeh Report has been updated to correct some errors. Doesn't really change anything in the report but will probably give more fuel to the more delusional segments of the PSU fanbase who continue to refuse to accept the facts contained within it.

http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2012/07/penn_state_freeh_report_update.html

 

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July 25th, 2012 at 9:57 AM | Zettel, Bolden, Robinson? I (Score:-1 Flamebait)
July 25th, 2012 at 10:00 AM | Why do you want Bolden? (Score:5 Normal)
WolvinLA2
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Why do you want Bolden?

July 25th, 2012 at 10:20 AM | I think he means Joe and (Score:5 Normal)
icefins26
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I think he means Joe and Denard...



/s

July 25th, 2012 at 10:27 AM | Agreed. (Score:1 Normal)
Leaders And Best
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You could possibly say that about all three. The way Michigan is recruiting, I would rather have a player the coaches could teach from the beginning of their career. Underclassmen coming in just before start of camp may lose another a year just trying to pick up the system.

I think you maybe make an exception for an upperclassman (Silas Redd or Jordan HIll) who wants to come here for one year to help with depth or fill gaps becuase we are under the scholarship limit for 2012 , but the fan in me kind of wishes the seniors stick it out with Penn State. I would feel kind of dirty if Michigan pulled a key starter from PSU.

July 25th, 2012 at 10:36 AM | Pretty sure Redd is a junior. (Score:5 Normal)
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Pretty sure Redd is a junior.

July 25th, 2012 at 11:31 AM | Zettel is only a redshirt (Score:2)
Elmer
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Zettel is only a redshirt freshman.  Penn State is pretty good at developing d-linemen.  His technique and strength should be a year better and I thought they also play a 4-3.  Transition wouldn't be that bad.

July 25th, 2012 at 11:49 AM | Transition is a lot harder than you make it sound. (Score:0 Overrated)
July 25th, 2012 at 10:26 AM | Bolden cant beat out Matt (Score:1 Normal)
Phil Brinkma
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Bolden cant beat out Matt "super ginger" McGloin. Why would we want him?

-- Hot ice!

July 25th, 2012 at 9:59 AM | I understand that USC gives (Score:1 Normal)
coldnjl
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I understand that USC gives him the best win now situation, but I bet his ultimate goal is the NFL. Would he truly risk a starting spot for a chance to compete in a loaded backfield at USC?

 

July 25th, 2012 at 10:02 AM | Not to mention that there (Score:2)
Vader
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Not to mention that there will be tons of media attention on Penn State in the coming seasons to see how they handle the sanctions. 

"I find your lack of faith disturbing... This is Michigan fergodsakes"

July 25th, 2012 at 10:02 AM | Please list the backs that (Score:5 Normal)
WolvinLA2
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Please list the backs that compose USC's "loaded" backfield. They have a tiny Curtis McNeal and that's about it. They have no big back at all, so Redd would be perfect.

July 25th, 2012 at 10:27 AM | Exactly, USC needs Redd more (Score:5 Normal)
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Exactly, USC needs Redd more than he needs them.

Touchdown Michigan!

July 25th, 2012 at 10:36 AM | Are you under the impression (Score:5 Normal)
bondjunkie
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that backups at USC have trouble getting drafted high enough?

July 25th, 2012 at 10:05 AM | Redd would fill Fitz' hole (Score:5 Normal)
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Redd would fill Fitz' hole pretty decently.

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July 25th, 2012 at 10:10 AM | This idea actually isn't half (Score:5 Normal)
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This idea actually isn't half bad.  Methinks Fitz is done for some time, and think about how much an elite back will improve our chances of success this season.

He wants to play in the NFL?  How's this as a marketing strategy to NFL scouts: play the season opening game against Alabama.  No other school can offer that.

July 25th, 2012 at 10:20 AM | Redd has already played (Score:5 Normal)
One Inch Woody ...
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Redd has already played against Alabama... twice. Once in a starter role and one in a backup role. Both times, he was stuffed. Why would he come and play them yet again only to be stuffed in the backfield yet again?

July 25th, 2012 at 10:30 AM | Being the feature back (Score:5 Normal)
State Street
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Being the feature back alongside Denard in the shotgun is A LOT different than lining up in I behind superstar Matt McGloin.  Different offensive focuses, different opportunities, etc.

Apples and oranges.

July 25th, 2012 at 11:36 AM | Toussaint will probably be (Score:5 Normal)
snarling wolverine
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Toussaint will probably be suspended for the opener, but I imagine he'll be reinstated not too long after that.  This was his first strike. 

July 25th, 2012 at 11:43 AM | Dukes of Hazard-ing it over a (Score:0 Overrated)
July 25th, 2012 at 12:01 PM | I don't wish to trivialize (Score:3 Normal)
snarling wolverine
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I don't wish to trivialize what he did at all.  I fully support him being suspended against Alabama.

I'm just saying that in general, the first time a student-athlete gets in trouble with the law (regardless of what it is), the punishment won't be as severe as it would be for a second offense.  Which I think is reasonable - college-age kids will do a lot of idiotic things.  You expect them to be able to learn from when they mess up.

July 25th, 2012 at 12:03 PM | But what precedent do you (Score:4 Normal)
WolvinLA2
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But what precedent do you have to support that?  Stonum got a DUI and was suspended one game.  I know it's a different team, but Michael Floyd missed no games after an off-season DUI. 

I'm not saying he won't miss time, and it's possible he's out Alabama and one more just to send a message, but from all reports Fitz cooperated with the police and he hasn't had a blemish on his record until then. 

If I were to guess, I'd say he misses the first full game at most.

July 25th, 2012 at 12:24 PM | What makes you think Fitz is (Score:1)
mackbru
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What makes you think Fitz is done for some time? It's gonna be  two games, maybe three, for a first offense. He'll be back by the ND game.

July 25th, 2012 at 10:06 AM | 25 players, huh? You could (Score:5 Normal)
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25 players, huh? You could field an offense, defense, AND kicker and a punter, plus have one left over as a universal backup.

Not that I loved Rich Rod less, but that I loved Michigan more.

July 25th, 2012 at 10:23 AM | You're forgetting the long (Score:5 Normal)
dayooper63
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You're forgetting the long snapper.

Tradition is something you can't bottle.  But it is there to sustain you when you need it most.  I've called upon it time and time again.

July 25th, 2012 at 10:28 AM | What are you talking about? (Score:5 Normal)
evenyoubrutus
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What are you talking about? Nobody offers scholarships to long snappers.

Not that I loved Rich Rod less, but that I loved Michigan more.

July 25th, 2012 at 10:09 AM | Wow.  Am I the only one that (Score:5 Normal)
mGrowOld
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Wow.  Am I the only one that thinks 25 player reaffirming their committment s is a VERY small number?  That's can't be very reassuring to the PSU faithful.

 

 

July 25th, 2012 at 10:13 AM | Agree. (Score:2)
goblueattorney
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very small number.  And we don't know if they are backups or starters.  Also, they could be all juniors or seniors, who would be the most likely ones to stay.

July 25th, 2012 at 10:20 AM | My thought was that it had to (Score:1)
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My thought was that it had to be junior/seniors, if you were a frosh/soph and not a die hard PSU fan/local I dont see why you would stay. 

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July 25th, 2012 at 10:11 AM | I read that Rodriguez is (Score:0 Flamebait)
July 25th, 2012 at 10:15 AM | I think that's cute... (Score:5 Normal)
goblueattorney
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how you know you will be voted "Flamebait" by MGOBloggers and you are all excited about it.(!!)

July 25th, 2012 at 11:58 AM | /s (Score:3 Normal)
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/s  - Does that help?

July 25th, 2012 at 12:39 PM | I for one, love a good (Score:-1 Normal)
July 25th, 2012 at 10:26 AM | Well, Arizona, so...yeah. (Score:5 Normal)
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Well, Arizona, so...yeah.

July 25th, 2012 at 10:28 AM | Flame bait or not, it's (Score:5 Normal)
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Flame bait or not, it's probably true. Arizona is not exactly loaded with talent right now.

July 25th, 2012 at 10:19 AM | Any list of who they are??  I (Score:2)
Carcajous
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Any list of who they are??  I don't see it.

July 25th, 2012 at 10:34 AM | Here is the post from Black Shoe Diaries plus video of statement (Score:1)
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http://www.blackshoediaries.com/2012/7/25/3185915/penn-state-players-reaffirm-commitment-redd-absent

I'm sure someone will break down who each player in the picture. Notably, Jordan Hill was not there either, but he is a rep for PSU at Media Days like Redd. John Urschel was there though (also a PSU rep at Media Days).

Video of statement:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKNhjTrU5ac

July 25th, 2012 at 10:19 AM | They are going to have to (Score:2)
icefins26
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They are going to have to share helmets and jockstraps a la The Waterboy. And have drunk cheerleaders.

July 25th, 2012 at 10:20 AM | Good for these select few (Score:5 Normal)
JayZ1817
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Good for these select few players at Penn State. No one, including myself, would have blamed them for leaving Penn State after all these terrible things happened, but it shows their character by staying true to their school.

July 25th, 2012 at 10:32 AM | Be True To Your School (Score:5 Normal)
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Is that you Brian Wilson?

"Better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football" -- John Heisman

July 25th, 2012 at 10:21 AM | in route or on route (Score:5 Normal)
masterkaw
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How about en route?

- The Team, The Team, The Team.

July 25th, 2012 at 10:24 AM | No Spanish on the blog (Score:5 Normal)
Hobbes217
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No Spanish on the blog please.

July 25th, 2012 at 10:28 AM | not sure if serious? (Score:5 Normal)
masterkaw
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It's French.

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July 25th, 2012 at 10:35 AM | Oh, he's serious. (Score:5 Normal)
Daniel
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Oh, he's serious.

Formerly 'mgoblaniel.'

July 25th, 2012 at 10:49 AM | Oui. (Score:5 Normal)
Hobbes217
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Oui.

July 25th, 2012 at 10:36 AM | Coward. (Score:5 Normal)
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Coward.

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July 25th, 2012 at 11:21 AM | Actually, in this case... (Score:5 Normal)
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...it's English.

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July 25th, 2012 at 10:25 AM | I doubt they lose many players now. (Score:2)
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The window to leave before the season is so short. The normal reaction would be to stick it out with your teammates. It may be a different story after this season, when players have had the time to make a decision not based on emotion. O'Brien may want to play his entire roster vs Ohio U, so they can't transfer during the season and be immediately eligible.

Eating is murder.

July 25th, 2012 at 10:50 AM | Then there is this: (Score:5 Funny)
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May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift

July 25th, 2012 at 10:53 AM | No need to mock (Score:0 Normal)
July 25th, 2012 at 11:03 AM | I'm not quite sure how my posting a video is mocking (Score:5 Normal)
LB
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them. Are you a member of the perpetually anguished class?

Now that this has happened, I hope they turn as one and collectively flip the rest of us off, and move on to a new future. I would be happy to go help rebuild that team (as long as I could wear Maize).

Also, it isn't the football team, that is why there are skinny fellows.

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