Good things come in bunches.

That's what Penn State soccer fans are hoping, as the men's team announced four high profile recruits last week: midfielders Michael Curran, David Walters and Brian Devlin and defender Paul Omekanda.

"All four bring a tremendous amount of talent to our squad for next year," head coach Barry Gorman said.

Michael Curran, a 2001 Regional High School All-American, as well as an All-Southeastern Pennsylvania all-star team selection, helped his club team, FC Delco, win back-to-back Pennsylvania State championships this fall.

"Michael Curran brings a lot of heart and determination. . .he's basically a warrior," Gorman said.

Curran's FC Delco teammate, David Walters will also be joining the blue and white next season. Walters, who was recruited by the NCAA champion North Carolina Tarheels, chose Penn State because of the student bodies devotion to athletics.

"I love how everyone supports every athletic team, it's exciting," said Walters.

Walters was also selected as an Adidas All-American while at Lake Lehman H.S. in Hunlock Creek.

The last of the midfielders, Brian Devlin, was actually the first recruit to commit to Penn State. Devlin, a member of the under-16 and under-18 United States National teams from 1998-2001, was selected as a Parade All-American for the second straight year. Devlin, who was named one of the top 150 players in the country, said that he hopes to contribute a lot this season.

Lastly, the only non-Pennsylvania recruit is defender Paul Omekanda. Omekanda earned all-state honors during his senior season at Rochester Adams H.S. in Michigan. Omekanda led his high school and club teams to state championships in 1999.

Omekanda seemed the most confident of the recruits.

"I'm going to make a difference, and I'm going to add a little flavor that they haven't seen there before," Omekanda said.

But with last season's team finishing the season ranked 8th in the country and returning eight starters, people may be weary thinking that this new class will see much playing time this season.

"Last year's (recruiting class) was very good," said Gorman. "That six will be the nucleus for the next three years."

The new recruits understand what they have to live up to.

"Last year's class raised the expectations for everyone, it effects the whole team," said Walters.

Omekanda respects last years recruits, but doesn't think that it will be too difficult living up to people's expectations.

"We're going to bring different qualities to the team. . .The quality of our play is going to be the same, if not, hopefully better," Omekanda.

Gorman is excited heading into his 15th season at the helm, but he is not jumping on the new recruits bandwagon's too early.

"They (recruits) look great on paper, but they haven't proven themselves yet," Gorman said.

Only time will tell if this crop of recruits can take that paper potential on to the field.