Dan Kendra, everyone's All-American quarterback from Bethlehem Catholic High School, originally chose Penn State because he said he would fit in with the team.

The coaches at Bethlehem give stickers to players to put on their helmets when they make a great play or have a great game. Kendra had many of these stickers, but you never saw them on his helmet -- he stuck them on his locker. He said it took something away from the uniforms.

Similarly, Penn State players voted not to wear a patch last season commemorating the 125th anniversary of college football for the same reason. It is safe to say Kendra has a bit of Penn State in him.

But did he make the right choice in committing to Penn State? Did Kendra succumb to the pressure piled on him by the media, coaches and fans? For whatever reason, he changed his mind. We will not know why until Feb. 1.

When Kendra committed to Lion Coach Joe Paterno and Offensive Coordinator Fran Ganter on Dec. 7, he signaled a new era in Penn State football. Kendra probably would have redshirted his freshman season, then been able to guide the Lions the next four years.

He would have been able to take command of the most balanced and explosive offense in college football history.

I had two chats with Kendra, the first one just after Thanksgiving. In that conversation, I got the impression he was leaning toward signing with the Lions. Every time he mentioned Penn State, Kendra spoke with confidence and pride.

The second conversation took place the night Kendra told Paterno he would play for Penn State. I could tell he was happy with his decison -- he told me he always wanted to go to Penn State.

But now it seems Penn State was not the right choice. Now, Florida State's atmosphere and offense is better suited for Kendra.

There are a lot of rumors flying around regarding his change of heart. I am not supporting these in any way, but they seem valid. Some are saying Kendra made his choice to satisfy media and friends who wanted him to go Penn State.

The fact that Kendra's father played under Seminoles' Coach Bobby Bowden probably influenced the young quarterback's decision.

We may never know. Until Feb. 1.

Kendra's choice may have an effect on Penn State's recruiting. The Lions now only have one verbal commitment from a quarterback, Kevin Thompson of Damascus, Md. This Thursday, the Lions are likely to receive a verbal commitment from Corey Jones, a 6-foot-1, 185 pound wide receiver from Conestoga Valley High School in Lancaster.

Cuncho Brown, a 6-foot-5, 240 pound tight end from North Carolina has also expressed interest in attending Penn State.

But Jones and Brown may stray away from Happy Valley since Kendra is out of the picture because the top quarterback in the nation would not be throwing passes to them.

When you make a commitment, you stick by it. My understanding of a verbal commitment is that if you could sign today, you would. I don't recall a recruit of this magnitude ever backing out of his commitment.

Danny, take all the advice you want from your father, but do what you feel is in your best interest. Remember you are the one going to college, not your father. If you're not sure about your decision, don't make it.

You would have made a lot of people feel better if you hadn't chosen Penn State at all.

I am upset that Kendra changed his mind. Some people are saying the kid has a right to change his mind.

But if he was never sure where he wanted to go, why did he commit to the Lions? He used Penn State, it is as simple as that. He used Penn State to get the pressure off his back until he made his "real" decision.