Recruiting Show: Recapping Penn State's Blue-White weekend
40It was a successful Blue-White weekend for Penn State football, with around 80 prospects on hand to see the event. Recruiting insider Ryan Snyder and reporter Greg Pickel discuss what went down this weekend, their observations, and more on the BWI Daily Recruiting Show. They'll also share what they know about Penn State's latest commit in the Class of 2023, Conrad Hussey. Finally, they'll finish the show and discuss key recruits in '23 who have released or will release their top schools shortly.
Pickel starts the show with Penn State's newest Nittany Lion. The three-star defensive back chose the Nittany Lions in a surprise move on Monday, and since then, BWI has had a chance to talk to Hussey and his advisors. Pickel gives his impressions of Hussey from his interview earlier in the week, and Snyder tells the audience what he learned from Hussey's step-father and coach. So how well will a Florida player who commits after one visit stick? Snyder and Pickel give their thoughts. Finally, Pickel explains why Hussey wanted to commit to a school so far from home.
Next, they discuss the Blue-White game and the weekend recruiting effort. Before getting to the list of names present on Saturday, they discuss the misconceptions about the event. For example, Snyder tells the audience why top recruits for the current cycle were not in attendance this weekend. Outside of a few players, the list of visitors focused more on the Class of 2024. Snyder also explains some of the hiccups and pitfalls with so many recruits on campus. He also explains the subtle ways he can tell which players are the priority recruits in attendance.
Of those names, though, Snyder mentions linebacker Ta'Mere Robinson. The four-star defender out of Pittsburgh was open with him about how close he was to committing to Penn State and why he didn't. To get the complete list of players, check out the video.
After discussing Cass Tech defensive end, Jalen Thompson, Snyder, and Pickel break down several 2023 prospects that have released their final list of schools. Pittsburgh receiver Rodney Gallagher and Alabama safety DaKaari Nelson had Penn State in their final eight schools. Meanwhile, linebacker Tony Rojas should have his out soon, and Snyder gives you his prediction on which schools are on that list.
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