Wolverine Devotee

August 8th, 2013 at 9:55 PM ^

I bet you any money he didn't commit today out of respect for the psu staff.

He's probably gonna give them a call first and do it the right way. 

Danwillhor

August 8th, 2013 at 9:58 PM ^

All obviousness points to us but some kids really value a staff wanting them when others didn't (especially those they liked). Neither decision would shock me here but I'd guess Michigan and how he has to find a way to kindly tell Bill O'Brien as he took the shot on him first and liked him enough to turn down LSU.

Sideline

August 9th, 2013 at 8:40 AM ^

Is he really going to earn much playing time here? LB is one spot where I think we're pretty stacked for depth. One big reason for him might be playing time, which I'm sure PSU has a higher "grade" and easier route to actually playing, right?

wildbackdunesman

August 9th, 2013 at 11:32 AM ^

I could also see him thinking that he would have more chance for playing time at Penn State - due to the sanctions.  We are full of top LB recruits...PSU will have their sanctions for a few more years making their depth thinner than ours.

 

He might love UofM, but love the increased odds of playing time more.

Wolverine Devotee

August 8th, 2013 at 10:05 PM ^

From MVictors, Johnny Wangs and Jared at practice today. Not sure if Jack is playing now or not since he isn't listed on the roster but is a preferred walk on. 

NittanyFan

August 9th, 2013 at 12:04 AM ^

whichever route he goes, the other coaches can go on to their "Plan B" ASAP.

 

Maybe I have the PSU-goggled glasses on, but I still think PSU has a puncher's chance here.  I want another fellow DLS grad as a PSUer!  (Keith Karpinski was a Nittany Lion, and Detroit Lion, way back in the day).

Danwillhor

August 9th, 2013 at 12:13 AM ^

If I were a betting man (and I'm not) I'd bet Michigan but I wouldn't feel too comfortable about the bet.

I FEEL like it's about a 60% chance he flips. I think the kid really wants to stick to his word and not only likes BO'B but that they were so aggressive so early for him. The turning down of LSU could be chalked up to location but I think he really likes it at PSU. I think Michigan is the only school he'd consider flipping for and for obvious reasons.

mGrowOld

August 9th, 2013 at 12:10 AM ^

I think the OP title is slightly wrong.  It should read "Jared Wangler to ANNOUNCE decision in next 48 hours"

I'm pretty sure the decision has been made.