2027 Recruiting Thread

[bdgan]

Sure they matter. Point is that that 5* label guarantees a huge NIL deal, whether it's justified or not.

So does buying a high 4* QB & WR from the portal

QB Leavitt transferred to LSU with an NIL value of $4 million
WR Coleman transferred to Texas with an NIL value of $2.9 million

 

[LMTLION]

LOL

I thought about setting up the "countdown clock" until someone said:

"He wasn't actually any good"
"He was just looking for a bag of money"
or
"PSU felt they could do better and pulled the offer"

But you beat me to it.

I personally think it’s a loss even with him being lower rated on 247 and ESPN services. I said that in my message? And yes, the money bag dictates most of these “commitments.” FYI Gleason has wandering eyes too. But in terms of Robinson, both sites seem to be saying we parted ways with Robinson .

 

[rigi19041]

If a 3* doesn't workout, it's easier to absorb that financial loss than if a 5* doesn't workout.

Also, if you have a couple of guys making 7 figures while the rest of the team is getting 5 and 6 figures, it will be more difficult to build quality depth, not to mention the division it creates in the lockeroom.

Which one is more likely to win the big game?

Are you here for cheer for smart financial moves or winning big games?

Your plan won't get the next lavar arringtons or kj carter.

 

[rigi19041]

All indications are that PSU pulled the offer after this weekend, but nobody knows what the heck happened this weekend. Robinson gave no indication in his tweets that he was not fully committed to PSU. It’s a shame because while he was a lower rated prospect, his ceiling is very high. It’s a mystery what happened this weekend.

Clear indication he was flipping. He had a cb to Virginia after he visited. He commented about tge great visit and it was obvious.

 

[rigi19041]

Again, you’re stuck in 2015. The “model” you’re thinking of is obsolete today. Look at OSU’s and Alabama’s classes. They’re not all that far off from PSU’s, with one being rated a little higher and the other rated quite a bit lower. NIL is having a HUGE impact on recruiting.

Alabama finishes strong and usually blows past psu.

Osu starts ahead of psu and stays ahead.

 

[rigi19041]

Just speculation on my part: maybe he came to PSU with a higher NIL offer from UVA and tried to get PSU to bid higher; PSU said no thanks?

I think he grew out of the position. He will be bigger than Rojas coming in.

He will be 6.3 210 when he starts school which makes him a milkshake away from 220.

 

[Connorpozlee]

I personally think it’s a loss even with him being lower rated on 247 and ESPN services. I said that in my message? And yes, the money bag dictates most of these “commitments.” FYI Gleason has wandering eyes too. But in terms of Robinson, both sites seem to be saying we parted ways with Robinson .

No way Semajay
Whoooa wohoooa
No way Semenjay
Whoooa whooooa
No way Semenjay
Whoooa whoooa
Go be a Cavalier

 

[RyanSnyder]

 

[DaytonRickster]

LOL

I thought about setting up the "countdown clock" until someone said:

"He wasn't actually any good"
"He was just looking for a bag of money"
or
"PSU felt they could do better and pulled the offer"

But you beat me to it.

Then maybe you can clue us in as to what transpired? My post was pure speculation as to it possibly being a money issue. I believe he is a strong prospect, so it's not lack of talent. Perhaps he looked at the current DB room and 2027 verbals and thought he would have a better opportunity for early PT @ UVA?

 

[LB99]

I personally think it’s a loss even with him being lower rated on 247 and ESPN services. I said that in my message? And yes, the money bag dictates most of these “commitments.” FYI Gleason has wandering eyes too. But in terms of Robinson, both sites seem to be saying we parted ways with Robinson .

More money for Sesay and Taylor!

 

[LB99]

Sure I remember posters like you sending up the alarm bells, especially he was repeated called uncoverable at the opening 7 on 7 with Fields throwing him the ball. Some posters where even hoping Fields might flip back after talking about how much he love playing Shorter and Slade.

Im guessing you were concerned about Slade as well since he was too small to be an everydown back, at least you were saying that in 2018 because you knew he was going to wash out at PSU.

I dont care if its Smith or Shorter, IMO, no 5 star is worth that kid of money. Go spend the same amount and portal in 2 or 4 legit ready college starters and bring them in to fill holes in the lineup or provide depth that is needed to field a college championship type team.

Funny thing about OSU and WRs. Without NIL they could land three of the top six WRs in the country and that room was loaded. So many top prospects that you never noticed the top 50 kids that washed out. They are going to come back to the pack, because they cant afford to the many highly recruited kids in one class.

So many on here are hammering that Campbell at PSU isn't recruiting at a high enough level. What they are missing in this NIL world is the recruiting GAP between OSU and PSU is shrinking substantially. OSU isn't bringing in nearly as many absolute top rated recruits in cycle. The number is falling and it is falling dramatically. Neither is UGa and Bama those kids are getting spread around.

So, do you think an established portal player is the better option? Would that player be a better bargain? Highly unlikely.

 

[LB99]

Which of these 3 salary differences creates the most division?

Worker1 - $100k
Worker2 - $90k

NFL QB1 - $15 mil
NFL QB2 - $10 mil

College QB1 - $4 mil
Collège QB2 - $100k

You might want to review the average NFL QB 1 salaries.

 

[Marshall2323]

So, do you think an established portal player is the better option? Would that player be a better bargain? Highly unlikely.

Before draft order was slotted by MLB, college athletes generally brought bigger signing bonuses than high school players. Simply because drafted college players had demonstrated success at a higher level. I believe portal players (at least those in the top 5 in their respective positions will continue to command astronomical contracts.

 

[Marshall2323]

Which one is more likely to win the big game?

Are you here for cheer for smart financial moves or winning big games?

Your plan won't get the next lavar arringtons or kj carter.

Penn State is playing "money ball."

 

[LB99]

Before draft order was slotted by MLB, college athletes generally brought bigger signing bonuses than high school players. Simply because drafted college players had demonstrated success at a higher level. I believe portal players (at least those in the top 5 in their respective positions will continue to command astronomical contracts.

I agree. So, if we are saying we can’t afford high end HS recruits, then high end transfers are out the window as well.