2027 Recruiting Thread

[Marshall2323]

I don't think the problem is Campbell. It's how the whole thing went down. PSU was the first top school to have an opening and the last to name a new coach. Time was critical as our recruiting class disintegrated.

I agree. Campbell is not to blame for losing the 2026 class, Kraft is. Also, it isn't Campbell's fault that PSU is not a top NIL player at the moment. He's dealing with the same financial limitations that Franklin did. That's why the recruiting is similar.

 

[LMTLION]

Taylor, Hall, Cooper and Powell (long snapper) are all crystal balls now. Taylor canceled visits to bama and neb.

 

[LionsAndBears]

Taylor, Hall, Cooper and Powell (long snapper) are all crystal balls now. Taylor canceled visits to bama and neb.

That's one heck of a sign by Taylor!

 

[LionsAndBears]

I agree. Campbell is not to blame for losing the 2026 class, Kraft is. Also, it isn't Campbell's fault that PSU is not a top NIL player at the moment. He's dealing with the same financial limitations that Franklin did. That's why the recruiting is similar.

I get the sense that even with more resources, Campbell wouldn't be the type to throw the kind of money around it takes to sign 5* talent these days. He definitely leans conservative.

 

[LMTLION]

That's one heck of a sign by Taylor!

 

[bdgan]

I get the sense that even with more resources, Campbell wouldn't be the type to throw the kind of money around it takes to sign 5* talent these days. He definitely leans conservative.

Seems that way.

But as another poster asked "What's the status of the deals with Addidas & Elevate. I read that Elevate is heading up ticketing operations and premium hospitality experiences but PSU hasn't engaged them in a private capital deal. If true that leaves Addidas but I don't know how that money gets approved or allocated.

 

[rigi19041]

What happened to those gushers of cash and "NIL" money that were going to be bursting PSU ICA's cash registers - from those "nation-leading, first-in-class, precedent setting etc etc" deals that PSU ICA crafted with the likes of PlayFly and Adidas and Elevate?

Was that an oops?

If someone does not spend money does that mean they didn't have it?

 

[RyanSnyder]

Caleb Cooper’s dad, Scott, works for the Carolina Panthers. Director of Coaching Development and Culture is his title.

 

[LMTLION]

 

[RyanSnyder]

 

[LMTLION]

This must mean Robinson is solid again as he was being pursued by others after his commitment.

 

[Corner Room Breakfast]

Wiltfong says Notre Dame. Rivals says Sesay's NIL value is $250k.

If we lose Sesay we will have struck out on the top 4 in PA, the top 5 in MD, and the top 5 in NJ. That's a really bad outcome and it can't all be money. It seems to me that we ought to have enough money to attract a few OSU's second choices. Our money isn't that far behind the top 10.

Notre Dame recruits players who PS offer they've been doing that since Marcus started coaching. Somebody has to sit, those who do
will portal out at years end.

 

[DaytonRickster]

There is little to no difference in talent or potential between Taylor, Dean and Hall. One of the 3 has a really high price tag.

There is little to no difference in talent or potential between Taylor, Dean and Hall. One of the 3 has a really high price tag.

I don't think PSU NIL can afford all three along with Blum.

 

[psuno1]

Every school has a Addidas or Nike agreement. This does not set PSU above the top 10 spenders. Why would Addidas give PSU a better offer than it would be willing to give OSU or UM? Oregon is flush with NIke bucks.
It comes down to NIL money. PSU is not in the top 10. Perhaps not even 15. This was not the appropriate time to build luxury boxes. Too much on the landscape of college football is unsettled. The donations could have put more talent on the field.

Sandy wanted to build a whole new stadium for a billion or more, were would NIL be if that would have happened ?

 

[LB99]

Wiltfong says Notre Dame. Rivals says Sesay's NIL value is $250k.

If we lose Sesay we will have struck out on the top 4 in PA, the top 5 in MD, and the top 5 in NJ. That's a really bad outcome and it can't all be money. It seems to me that we ought to have enough money to attract a few OSU's second choices. Our money isn't that far behind the top 10.

That seems like a low number for an Edge player, to be honest. ND paid much more than that for an OL recruit last year.

 

[LB99]

I don't think PSU NIL can afford all three along with Blum.

Blum seems like the odd man out in that scenario.

 

[SkiSkiSki]

and equal concern that Franklin might as well! I think at issue is how each individual here defines success. If we follow the leader, Pat Kraft, he promised that the next coach will bring "excellence at the highest level," and the NC "we" the fans, deserve. I want to personally thank him for this.
Some clearly have settled for success as having a coach not JF .
Others say the record will be similar, but with big wins (think that through LOL)
The truth is that it will be an uphill battle to overtake OSU and Oregon without a bigger wallet.
Will we someday miss GUTTBGJ? (got us to the big game James).

AGUTTBGJBCA - Almost got us to the Big Game James But Choked Again

 

[Alphalion75]

Well, first of all, the Campbell hiring was a complete surprise. I recall immediately after JF was fired...
It went Rhule, then Urban Meyer was "interested"....but Kraft wasn't . LOL Then the morons here took over.
Marcus Freeman
Curt Cignetti
Mike Elko
Who could forget the BWICAC opening praying for Deboer to lose at Alabama so he would come to PSU to win? LOL
then came the Sitake embarrassment

Josh Heupel
Jeff Brohm
Eli Drinkwitz
Brent Key
and briefly Alex Golesh.
I honestly don't recall Matt Campbell being discussed much if at all into he fell into Kraft's lap and saved his *** for the moment.
Once Kraft had completely screwed up the process, I did hope he would get Bob Chesney. I suppose it's a toss up between Chesney and Campbell. My take is that Campbell is probably the higher floor and Chesney the higher ceiling. I just thought being a PA native and coal region product would have created a lot of buzz.
Unfortunately, my belief that for PSU to improve on Franklin's performance is more about (increased NIL to lure studs) $$$ considered anti MC. If the coach were Marcus Freeman and we're still recruiting as in the past.....why would you predict "excellence at the highest level?"

I agree....of all the names you mention...Campbell and Chesney were at the top of my list. I will say that after listening to both men, Campbell seems more sincere and real. Chesney comes across like a car salesman at times.