DBs to Pitt...
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Been discussed, in defense, article is dated today...
Thanks for posting for some May have overlooked.
Thanks for posting for some May have overlooked.
Wow Panteras, you are a jerk.
Why don't you keep up. Article is from today and mentions the MSU defense.
You sure are a winner.
Why don't you keep up. Article is from today and mentions the MSU defense.
You sure are a winner.
No question Narduzzi knows how to find, develop and coach talent-he and Dantonio built MSU intto the beast it has become with a lot of 3 and 2 star players.
One thing Narduzzi didn't develop or coach into Waeyns is that 4.3 speed. Hell that would make him the fastest player in the SEC, let alone the B10. That's Neon Deon stuff right there.
As I've been saying, Duzzi likes his corners long and physical. Waeyns is a good example of that.
One thing Narduzzi didn't develop or coach into Waeyns is that 4.3 speed. Hell that would make him the fastest player in the SEC, let alone the B10. That's Neon Deon stuff right there.
As I've been saying, Duzzi likes his corners long and physical. Waeyns is a good example of that.
Re: DBs, DEs, DTs, & LBs Too!
No question he knows how to develop Defensive Players. Although, I do not fault a few Pitt Recruits changing to Penn State the last week of recruiting. I still think the ones on Defense will come to regret not being coached under Coach Pat and one can see he developed 2 and 3 Star Players into Top 100 ESPN Players in less than 2 years and a projected First Round Draft Pick. I think Penn State's Franklin took those players he knows will not be able to play right away just to keep them from being developed by Pitt's Coach Pat.
It does not upset me at all that they think they may believe they will start at Penn State. I truly believe Franklin that if these recruits are good enough he will start them. Yet, that Penn State Defense was rated mighty high too in 2014 and so competition will be fierce.Those last 5 players that went to Penn State just means Pitt will have more open slots for this years recruits and Pitt did not panic taking other players just to fill the open slots. However, at Pitt, there is no question in my mind that DEs, DTs, LBs, and DBs all have better opportunities to train and work hard to start faster at Pitt, because they are needed at Pitt in 2015!
We shall see how they develop in the next few years, but the Recruits that chose MSU years ago, have little to no regrets playing for Coach Pat is all that I know.
Just A Hunch!
ARTICLE & LINKS BELOW:
ESPN Postseason Top 100 Players Link::
https://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/12188552/postseason-cfbrank-1-10-college-football-top-100-players
Shilique Calhoun
Michigan State Spartans
Defensive end | Junior
Preseason rank: 4
Calhoun joined elite company at Michigan State as the third defensive end in school history to earn consecutive selections to the All-Big Ten first team. He played more consistently as a junior than in his breakout sophomore season, recording a tackle for loss in 10 of MSU's 13 games to finish with a team-high eight sacks. Best of all for the Spartans, he's coming back as a senior.
RIVAL RECRUITING STAR RATING LINK:
THREE *** 2011 RECRUIT Middletown, NJ Middletown Northhttps://rivals.yahoo.com/pittsburgh/football/recruiting/commitments/2011/michiganstate-30
Kurtis Drummond
Michigan State Spartans
Safety | Senior
Preseason rank: T-61
Extending the tradition of strong secondary play at Michigan State, Drummond was named the Big Ten's defensive back of the year as a co-captain for the Spartans and ran his streak of consecutive starts to 34 games in the Cotton Bowl. He filled up the stat sheet for MSU with a team-high 72 tackles, including five for losses with four interceptions and a 11 pass breakups, which also led the team.
RIVAL RECRUITING STAR RATING LINK:
THREE *** Hubbard, OH Hubbardhttps://rivals.yahoo.com/pittsburgh/football/recruiting/commitments/2010/michiganstate-30
Trae Waynes
Michigan State Spartans
Cornerback | Junior
Preseason rank: T-76
Michigan State leaves its cornerbacks on an island more often than not and Waynes held his own on his own for the Spartans this season. His physical style helped him pick off three passes and break up eight more. Waynes is expected to be the top cornerback in this spring's NFL draft.
RIVAL RECRUITING STAR RATING LINK:
TWO ** Kenosha, WI Bradfordhttps://rivals.yahoo.com/pittsburgh/football/recruiting/commitments/2011/michiganstate-30
ESPN TOP 100 OFFENSIVE PLAYERS:
Connor Cook
Michigan State Spartans
Quarterback | Junior
Preseason rank: 71
Before the Ohio State QB explosion, Cook was a front-runner for the Big Ten's best passer. He was the difference-maker in a Michigan State offense that averaged 43 points per game (7th nationally) this season, a 23-point improvement over the 2012 Spartans. He returns next fall with a handful of MSU passing records within reach.
RIVAL RECRUITING STAR RATING LINK:
THREE *** Cuyahoga Falls, OH Walsh Jesuithttps://rivals.yahoo.com/pittsburgh/football/recruiting/commitments/2011/michiganstate-30
Jeremy Langford
Michigan State Spartans
Running back | Senior
Preseason rank: 56
Langford rushed for at least 100 yards in 17 consecutive Big Ten games during the last two seasons. He ended the year with three touchdowns against Baylor, which brought his season total to 22. Amid a plethora of talented conference backs this year, Langford was often overlooked despite 1,522 yards in a balance offense.
RIVAL RECRUITING STAR RATING LINK:
THREE *** Westland, MI John Glennhttps://rivals.yahoo.com/pittsburgh/football/recruiting/commitments/2010/michiganstate-30
Tony Lippett
Michigan State Spartans
Wide receiver | Senior
Preseason rank: Not ranked
The Big Ten's top wide receiver was much more than that for the Spartans this season. Along with being Connor Cook's favorite target, Lippett contributed to the run game with long rushes in key situations and started two games at cornerback, including Michigan State's Cotton Bowl win against Baylor.
RIVAL RECRUITING STAR RATING LINK:
THREE ***
https://rivals.yahoo.com/pittsburgh/football/recruiting/commitments/2010/michiganstate-30
This post was edited on 2/24 2:55 AM by CaptainSidneyReilly
No question he knows how to develop Defensive Players. Although, I do not fault a few Pitt Recruits changing to Penn State the last week of recruiting. I still think the ones on Defense will come to regret not being coached under Coach Pat and one can see he developed 2 and 3 Star Players into Top 100 ESPN Players in less than 2 years and a projected First Round Draft Pick. I think Penn State's Franklin took those players he knows will not be able to play right away just to keep them from being developed by Pitt's Coach Pat.
It does not upset me at all that they think they may believe they will start at Penn State. I truly believe Franklin that if these recruits are good enough he will start them. Yet, that Penn State Defense was rated mighty high too in 2014 and so competition will be fierce.Those last 5 players that went to Penn State just means Pitt will have more open slots for this years recruits and Pitt did not panic taking other players just to fill the open slots. However, at Pitt, there is no question in my mind that DEs, DTs, LBs, and DBs all have better opportunities to train and work hard to start faster at Pitt, because they are needed at Pitt in 2015!
We shall see how they develop in the next few years, but the Recruits that chose MSU years ago, have little to no regrets playing for Coach Pat is all that I know.
Just A Hunch!
ARTICLE & LINKS BELOW:
ESPN Postseason Top 100 Players Link::
https://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/12188552/postseason-cfbrank-1-10-college-football-top-100-players
Shilique Calhoun
Michigan State Spartans
Defensive end | Junior
Preseason rank: 4
Calhoun joined elite company at Michigan State as the third defensive end in school history to earn consecutive selections to the All-Big Ten first team. He played more consistently as a junior than in his breakout sophomore season, recording a tackle for loss in 10 of MSU's 13 games to finish with a team-high eight sacks. Best of all for the Spartans, he's coming back as a senior.
RIVAL RECRUITING STAR RATING LINK:
THREE *** 2011 RECRUIT Middletown, NJ Middletown Northhttps://rivals.yahoo.com/pittsburgh/football/recruiting/commitments/2011/michiganstate-30
Kurtis Drummond
Michigan State Spartans
Safety | Senior
Preseason rank: T-61
Extending the tradition of strong secondary play at Michigan State, Drummond was named the Big Ten's defensive back of the year as a co-captain for the Spartans and ran his streak of consecutive starts to 34 games in the Cotton Bowl. He filled up the stat sheet for MSU with a team-high 72 tackles, including five for losses with four interceptions and a 11 pass breakups, which also led the team.
RIVAL RECRUITING STAR RATING LINK:
THREE *** Hubbard, OH Hubbardhttps://rivals.yahoo.com/pittsburgh/football/recruiting/commitments/2010/michiganstate-30
Trae Waynes
Michigan State Spartans
Cornerback | Junior
Preseason rank: T-76
Michigan State leaves its cornerbacks on an island more often than not and Waynes held his own on his own for the Spartans this season. His physical style helped him pick off three passes and break up eight more. Waynes is expected to be the top cornerback in this spring's NFL draft.
RIVAL RECRUITING STAR RATING LINK:
TWO ** Kenosha, WI Bradfordhttps://rivals.yahoo.com/pittsburgh/football/recruiting/commitments/2011/michiganstate-30
ESPN TOP 100 OFFENSIVE PLAYERS:
Connor Cook
Michigan State Spartans
Quarterback | Junior
Preseason rank: 71
Before the Ohio State QB explosion, Cook was a front-runner for the Big Ten's best passer. He was the difference-maker in a Michigan State offense that averaged 43 points per game (7th nationally) this season, a 23-point improvement over the 2012 Spartans. He returns next fall with a handful of MSU passing records within reach.
RIVAL RECRUITING STAR RATING LINK:
THREE *** Cuyahoga Falls, OH Walsh Jesuithttps://rivals.yahoo.com/pittsburgh/football/recruiting/commitments/2011/michiganstate-30
Jeremy Langford
Michigan State Spartans
Running back | Senior
Preseason rank: 56
Langford rushed for at least 100 yards in 17 consecutive Big Ten games during the last two seasons. He ended the year with three touchdowns against Baylor, which brought his season total to 22. Amid a plethora of talented conference backs this year, Langford was often overlooked despite 1,522 yards in a balance offense.
RIVAL RECRUITING STAR RATING LINK:
THREE *** Westland, MI John Glennhttps://rivals.yahoo.com/pittsburgh/football/recruiting/commitments/2010/michiganstate-30
Tony Lippett
Michigan State Spartans
Wide receiver | Senior
Preseason rank: Not ranked
The Big Ten's top wide receiver was much more than that for the Spartans this season. Along with being Connor Cook's favorite target, Lippett contributed to the run game with long rushes in key situations and started two games at cornerback, including Michigan State's Cotton Bowl win against Baylor.
RIVAL RECRUITING STAR RATING LINK:
THREE ***
https://rivals.yahoo.com/pittsburgh/football/recruiting/commitments/2010/michiganstate-30
This post was edited on 2/24 2:55 AM by CaptainSidneyReilly
