Grunk not long for VT

bdgan · 2026-11-07T08:50:14-0600

Midnighter said:
Believe this is an over the top troll response to a VT account (below) who posted an unsubstantiated rumor that Koby Howard was looking to hit the portal. There are no sources or anything for either post…it’s rage bait.

That's horrible if true. PSU needs to pick up a lot of players in the portal since they haven't had much of a recruiting class for 2 years. We can hardly afford to lose the top dozen players who are eligible to return.

I don't see that many top players from other schools entering the portal. It's mostly 5th year seniors, kids that aren't starting at their existing schools, and players from lower level schools who wat to play in better conferences for a better paycheck. You seldom see players like Jeremiah Smith, Sam Leavitt, or Arch Manning leave for other programs. PSU got James Peoples because he wasn't getting meaningful PT at OSU.

bdgan · 2026-11-07T08:54:18-0600

rudedude said:
From what I read online, Borque is a big dollar recruit and the cupboard is bare for Grunk (estimate of 5 million for him now!)

I saw Adam Brenneman say we should go after WVA QB Michael Hawkins. IIRC he said it might cost $4 million.

LionJim · 2026-11-07T08:57:59-0600

bdgan said:
I saw Adam Brenneman say we should go after WVA QB Michael Hawkins. IIRC he said it might cost $4 million.

Maybe we should, it’s a new world in college football, but the constant “we need to buy Player X” stories hurt my soul.

KingLando · 2026-11-07T09:05:05-0600

Grunk is the most overrated player on this board since Trace

KingLando · 2026-11-07T09:07:51-0600

bdgan said:
That's horrible if true. PSU needs to pick up a lot of players in the portal since they haven't had much of a recruiting class for 2 years. We can hardly afford to lose the top dozen players who are eligible to return.

I don't see that many top players from other schools entering the portal. It's mostly 5th year seniors, kids that aren't starting at their existing schools, and players from lower level schools who wat to play in better conferences for a better paycheck. You seldom see players like Jeremiah Smith, Sam Leavitt, or Arch Manning leave for other programs. PSU got James Peoples because he wasn't getting meaningful PT at OSU.

First off, Howard isn't close to Jeremiah Smith--no one is
Leavitt has transferred twice while being a starter--why did you include him?
Most players leave for the reason Peoples left or their program won't pay them
Howard has played 3 games against low level teams--while I believe he's our best player anyone that believes random rumors needs to pump the breaks--it appears he's been hurt all year and was playing through it

Steve JG · 2026-11-07T09:29:18-0600

Midnighter said:
Believe this is an over the top troll response to a VT account (below) who posted an unsubstantiated rumor that Koby Howard was looking to hit the portal. There are no sources or anything for either post…it’s rage bait.

Koby Howard still on injured list looking more and more like a business decision than an athletic injury issue

MtNittany · 2026-11-07T09:47:29-0600

SkiSkiSki said:
Only if he can sing or play an instrument.

No need for that. When they go on tour, not even the Eagles do that.

KingLando · 2026-11-07T09:47:36-0600

Steve JG said:
Koby Howard still on injured list looking more and more like a business decision than an athletic injury issue

Based on what

bdgan · 2026-11-07T10:03:20-0600

KingLando said:
First off, Howard isn't close to Jeremiah Smith--no one is
Leavitt has transferred twice while being a starter--why did you include him?
Most players leave for the reason Peoples left or their program won't pay them
Howard has played 3 games against low level teams--while I believe he's our best player anyone that believes random rumors needs to pump the breaks--it appears he's been hurt all year and was playing through it

Leavitt was a bad example but my point remains. Top teams retain their best players. That's especially important for PSU because they don't have many proven players or top prospects returning.

KingLando · 2026-11-07T10:07:58-0600

bdgan said:
Leavitt was a bad example but my point remains. Top teams retain their best players. That's especially important for PSU because they don't have many proven players or top prospects returning.

Howard isn't on that level though--nor are we on the level of Ohio State or Texas
I'd also argue Allar made a huge mistake staying and players should learn from that
If we want Howard to stay we have to pay him--he also hasn't left yet so I'm not sure why there's angst about it.
If Zayas leaves I'm worried--other than that--whatever happens, happens

LMTLION · 2026-11-07T10:18:02-0600

Steve JG said:
Koby Howard still on injured list looking more and more like a business decision than an athletic injury issue

I don’t believe that’s true at all. If it was a business decision, it’s a rather poor one. He has no Conference play tape.

DaytonRickster · 2026-11-07T10:24:44-0600

Steve JG said:
Koby Howard still on injured list looking more and more like a business decision than an athletic injury issue

For the staff, perhaps. They need him healthy for 2027.

DaytonRickster · 2026-11-07T10:26:00-0600

KingLando said:
Howard isn't on that level though--nor are we on the level of Ohio State or Texas
I'd also argue Allar made a huge mistake staying and players should learn from that
If we want Howard to stay we have to pay him--he also hasn't left yet so I'm not sure why there's angst about it.
If Zayas leaves I'm worried--other than that--whatever happens, happens

Definitely neeed to retain Zayas.

LionJim · 2026-11-07T10:38:09-0600

MtNittany said:
No need for that. When they go on tour, not even the Eagles do that.

Dang, that’s cold.

bdgan · 2026-11-07T10:45:52-0600

DaytonRickster said:
Definitely neeed to retain Zayas.

More than Zayas

Wallace/Martin
Robinson/Jackson/Howard
Rapp/Furmanek
Goodman/Alciene/Buhr/Cousins
Kemajou/Alexander/Nnodim/Blanding/Andrews/Ford/Granville
Tasch?
Dixson/Zayas/Joseph/Neal/Toure

That's 24 out of ~ 75 who I guess would get significant payment. Add 25 recruits + portal.

KingLando · 2026-11-07T10:50:43-0600

bdgan said:
More than Zayas

Wallace/Martin
Robinson/Jackson/Howard
Rapp/Furmanek
Goodman/Alciene/Buhr/Cousins
Kemajou/Alexander/Nnodim/Blanding/Andrews/Ford/Granville
Tasch?
Dixson/Zayas/Joseph/Neal/Toure

That's 24 out of ~ 75 who I guess would get significant payment. Add 25 recruits + portal.

Why in the world is Martin on your list? The coaching staff would be thrilled if he left.
Rapp and Zayas are the only 2 musts. Wallace had one good game. Let's see how he builds on it.
Regarding Q...the moment his dumbass father decided to publicly attack essentially everyone on the team including the coaches while complaining about his son's playing time Q was done at Penn State after 2026. Nothing against Q but he better cut dad out of his life asap.

DaytonRickster · 2026-11-07T11:17:53-0600

bdgan said:
More than Zayas

Wallace/Martin
Robinson/Jackson/Howard
Rapp/Furmanek
Goodman/Alciene/Buhr/Cousins
Kemajou/Alexander/Nnodim/Blanding/Andrews/Ford/Granville
Tasch?
Dixson/Zayas/Joseph/Neal/Toure

That's 24 out of ~ 75 who I guess would get significant payment. Add 25 recruits + portal.

-I think Martin will portal.
-Buhr, not sure about him?
-Andrews (DE), not sure about him?
-Neal might be a senior, but don't see the value in retaining him, if he has eligibility

Also Retain:
Riker (Center)
Will Tompkins (OL who is out for the season) is versatile for interior OL.
Sexton (O Tackle)
Cam Smith (LBer)
Arrington (DE) has potential after adding weight
Burnett (DE), also potential, has battled injuries
Joseph (CB)

Ludd · 2026-11-07T11:34:53-0600

KingLando said:
Based on what

Based on the fact that Barkley had a similar injury and missed one game.

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