12-19-2006, 09:19 AM
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Just guessing, but maybe another factor is "promised position." On the OSU side, Still is frequently mentioned in the context of being a DT. As I understand it, PSU is singing in the key of DE. That might make a difference to Still. |
12-19-2006, 11:57 AM
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Just guessing, but maybe another factor is "promised position." On the OSU side, Still is frequently mentioned in the context of being a DT. As I understand it, PSU is singing in the key of DE. That might make a difference to Still. |
Possible of course, but one of the things I like about JT's style is that in the past he seems to avoid branding a recruit to a certain position. I would be surprised if the staff was telling Still they had him penciled in anywhere beyond a shot to prove himself at both positions.
JMO, but if this is an issue it seems more likely that PSU would tell him they are looking at him at DE and OSU is saying...lets see where camp and the rest of our depth take you. |
12-19-2006, 12:07 PM
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PSU keeps trying to perpetuate the "myth" of better education.
That's one of their key negative tactics.
We need to better educate the recruits on how JT has changed the whole
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12-19-2006, 12:55 PM
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Guess he doesn't take into consideration when you go to the NFL as a junior and make millions, you just might not go back to school !!
What confuses me is... why do stats or "academic reputation" even matter... if YOU care about graduation, YOU do what is necessary to graduate... It's YOUR decision...
And just what "style" does our defense have that conflicts with what a DE would want?
I really really like this kid... which is why these comments really really bugged me
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GPA stuff right there...
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12-26-2006, 01:08 PM
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Followed recruiting and OSU athletes for about 5 years, but don't post much. Really don't have much insight to offer, however was curious about the Scout site, quote from Devon Still after his PSU visit, that he didn't meet with his position coach. I believe that position coach would be Luke Fickel. On Rivals site, commitment list for 2007, Page 2 identifies the recruits committed and the coaches who recruited them. The coaches names are well represented, but Coach Fickel is not identfied at all. I guess the absence of his name on the "recruited by" section is more noticable because in previous years the buzz in recruiting was all about his skills in bonding at "in home" visits. Have I missed something?
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12-26-2006, 02:00 PM
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Followed recruiting and OSU athletes for about 5 years, but don't post much. Really don't have much insight to offer, however was curious about the Scout site, quote from Devon Still after his PSU visit,
that he didn't meet with his position coach. I believe that position coach would be Luke Fickel. On Rivals site, commitment list for 2007, Page 2 identifies the recruits committed and the coaches who recruited them. The coaches names are well represented, but Coach Fickel is not identfied at all. I guess the absence of his name on the "recruited by" section is more noticable because in previous years the buzz in recruiting was all about his skills in bonding at "in home" visits. Have I missed something? |
As a DE/DT recruit I would think that Still would be coached by Heacock.
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12-26-2006, 10:06 PM
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Good catch, Blufton, Heacock is Defensive coordinator with defensive line assignment. Fickell is now LB coach. I guess my OT concern is the limited targets for his recruiting in 2006.
Sorry about the premium quote, but read the article on Devon Still after his Psu visit, and it seemed to be public access on Scout.
http://recruiting.scout.com/2/598020.html |
12-26-2006, 10:30 PM
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Heacock has been coaching the d-line for about a decade now.
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