IDon't think he was worth the price tag he probably asked for, definitely not when he was a back up to #26. He was not worth the "cap hit" when RBs are mostly a dime a dozen. He's no Breece Hall or Chuck Bruce.
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Time to move on and support the players and staff that want to be in Ames.
This whole thing has been so brutal. To be fair to the new guy he was put in a terrible position.
We need to make sure every one of these Loyal Sons know our appreciation of their loyalty.
He likely knew exactly what he was getting into and has had a plan all along.
You have no idea what any of the conversations were between the new staff and returning players. Some left because they want more money. Some were asked to leave because the new staff wanted a different type of player.
Interesting that all the young defensive line stayed.
Interesting that all the young defensive line stayed.
K. State probably wants him, just so they won't have to face him.
From everything I have heard Abu was a very expensive piece of the roster in previous years. Obviously the position value has changed and following the NFL model doesn’t make sense to pay big for that unless you have a generational player. No idea if staff offered discounted opportunities to come back but not worried about filling this spot.
I saw where Maxwell Woods (WSU RB from MN) declared he was staying at WSU. That kind of surprised me.
(he was their leading rusher in bowl, but #2 on depth chart).
If he was expensive that was always foolish.
Jfr clearly is not going to overpay for guys that aren't his guys. Think that is obvious.
What happened to Tyler Roehl being a factor in retaining some of the players from when he was a position coach, especially the RBs??
Seems to me like Campbell would bring that many only if a bunch of guys in Penn State’s existing 2 deeps transfer out. They still have a lot of talented players and I don’t think an ISU starter would go there if he may not start. I think it would be a Remember the Titans situation sans the racial tension. It will be very interesting starting Jan 2.
I tip my hat to the guys that stayed and the commits we kept in the transition. The rest of the new roster is coming to play for Jimmy or to get paid. They don't care where they're going.
I don’t know what the actual number will be, but I didn’t pull that number out of thin air. I agree though it’s going to create some really tense situations out there. Even Rocco and Brahmer will be playing ahead of 2 guys PSU fans love.
Yes. Jack _____ was punter for the early Bruce years. State Center guy. A Majors assistant found him on the intramural field.
That time was far before today.
Other than good health, I don’t give a **** about the guys that have left. I will not root against them, but I will not root for them either. I will root for Penn State against one team. Not really sure how my brain will work against others. I have no ill will, but also no rooting interest.
