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Johnson falls in family tradition
Penn State's football recruiting class was strong this off-season, especially with the addition of local prep star Tony Johnson.
Paterno's class of 29 ranks among top 10
In a field goal attempt, Nov. 18, 1995, Penn State wide receiver Joe Nastasi received the snap, and was about to place the ball in position for place kicker Brett Conway's boot through the uprights.
Paterno to sign new recruits
A year ago at this time, the whispers were going around. After signing the smallest recruiting class in his tenure, rumor had it that Penn State football coach Joe Paterno was losing his touch.
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Top-ranked recruits Johnson, Wake commit to Penn State
When the Penn State football staff brought in Larry Johnson Sr. to assume duties as defensive ends coach, they had no idea of the bag of goodies he would bring to State College. |
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Gasparato to join Lions' secondary
To the delight of many Penn State fans, an announcement was made on Dec. 21. "I'm committed to Penn State."
[ Recruiting stories from 1999 ]
A Deuce
On the heels of two out-of-state verbal commitments, Penn State received commitment No. 26 last Thursday from Owings Mills, Md., linebacker T.C. Cosby.
East meets west as Lions rope in hard-working recruit from Washington
Unlike most of the Penn State football team's heralded recruits this season, Kentwood High School's Ryan Scott was somewhat unknown.
Robinson commits to PSU
Kingsway Regional High School product Jason Robinson was born to play football for Penn State. Next year, he will fulfill that prophecy.
Penn State recruit out for final year
While Cumberland Valley High School walked away with a 15-0 victory against Carlisle Friday at Ken Millen Stadium, one of its star players wasn't as lucky.
Recruitment should pay off for Lions in 2000
Learning from last year's mistakes, when it had one of the smallest recruiting classes during the Joe Paterno era, the Penn State football team has been on a torrid recruiting pace this year.
PSU faring well in recruiting battle
While the Penn State football team has been playing solid football on the field, it has done a more-than-solid job off the gridiron.
Football lands two recruits
Tim Johnson, a 6-foot-4, 235-pound linebacker/defensive end from Delbarton High School in Morristown, N.J., and Erik Noll, a 6-foot-5, 295-pound defensive lineman from Gaithersburg High School in Watkins Mill, Md. both announced their intention to play for the Lions next season.
Penn State receives 19th verbal commitment
Adam Taliaferro, a 5-foot-11, 180-pound running back/defensive back from Eastern High School in Voorhees, N.J. added his name yesterday to Penn State's recruiting class of 2000 - considered to be the best in the nation thus far.
Ohio defensive end commits to Lions
Sam Ruhe, a 6-foot-5 245 pound defensive end from Walsh Jesuit High School in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, chose to attend Penn State Thursday, ending the whirlwind courting process.
Another linebacking recruit commits to Penn State
The Penn State football team continued its trend of early commitments yesterday, receiving a verbal from Parkersburg, W.Va., linebacker Scott Davis.
Acri commits to Nittany Lions
Dan Acri, a 6-foot-3, 230-pound defensive end/tight end from Bishop McDevitt High School in Harrisburg, announced his decision to attend Penn State yesterday at a press conference.
Lions land 15th commitment
In a surprise decision yesterday morning, Marmo shunned numerous other Div. I schools and verbally committed to Penn State — making him the Nittany Lions' 15th verbal commitment for the fall of 2000.
Lions land North Penn line recruit
Chris McKelvy, an offensive tackle from North Penn High School in Lansdale, pledged to play his collegiate football in Happy Valley yesterday during a noon press conference at North Penn High School.
Wilkes-Barre's Jefferson adds name to Lions' list of verbal commitments
Wilkes-Barre GAR High School running back Paul Jefferson, a 6-foot-1, 240-pound fullback, committed to the Penn State, selecting the Nittany Lions in favor of a host of other major Div. I schools, including Notre Dame, Ohio State, Syracuse, Michigan State, Northwestern and Wisconsin.
Lions to have two Gilmores
Following in the tradition of his older brother John, Wilson High School product Pete Gilmore has verbally committed to play football at Penn State. A 5-foot-11, 210-pound senior from West Lawn, Gilmore is the 13th verbal commitment Penn State has received for the recruiting class of 2000, already considered one of the best in the nation.
Recruit to add depth to PSU linebacker corps
Eleven high school juniors have made verbal commitments to Penn State thus far, including J.D. Benson, a 6-foot-4, 210-pound linebacker from Lebanon High School. Benson has had a solid career at Lebanon thus far. The linebacker made 94 tackles as a sophomore, and added 97 more stops the following year, including four sacks. That same season, Benson also picked off three passes.
Recruit could fit in well at Linebacker U
Jesse Neumyer, a 6-foot-2, 250-pound linebacker from Mechanicsburg, verbally committed June 18 to play his collegiate ball in Happy Valley, where he is expected to primarily play outside linebacker.
Lions get off to quick start in recruiting war
With 25 scholarships available for the recruiting class of 2000, Penn State has started early with eleven verbal commitments. The number and quality of recruits is one of the best in the nation.
Ohio prospect verbally commits to Penn State
Seven months before next year's National Signing Day, the Penn State football team has received a verbal commitment from one of Ohio's most highly touted prospects. Sean McHugh, a 6-foot-6-inch, 240-pound senior from Chagrin Falls, Ohio, verbally committed Saturday to come to Happy Valley, according to McHugh.
Lions get former blue-chip recruit
Former Southern California top-10 football recruit Rod Perry Jr. said yesterday he will transfer to Penn State at the conclusion of the Spring Semester.
R E L A T E D L I N K S
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- Penn State football from Penn State Sports Information
- 1999 football roster from Penn State Sports Information
