January 2009 - AbsolutePigskin Times

Buckeyes get surprise QB commit

Kenny Guiton of Aldine, Texas committed to the Ohio State Buckeyes today in what is a bit of a surprise committment. Guiton has not been talked about in Ohio State circles virtually at all during the recruiting process as Ohio State focused on more high...

Published 30 Jan 2009 3:44 PM by Tom Loker

Filed under: Ohio State, Recruiting, Kansas State, Praire View, Iowa State, Houston

Boyd chooses Clemson

Four star quarterback and recent Army All-American MVP Tajh Boyd made his college choice today and it was not what many Buckeye fans wanted to hear. Boyd chose the Clemson Tigers over Oregon and Ohio State. The Buckeyes are still expected to sign a quarterback...

Published 27 Jan 2009 5:24 PM by Tom Loker

Filed under: Ohio State, Recruiting, Rumors, Clemson, Oregon

LJ, Sr. To Stay At Penn State

After careful consideration of an offer to join the staff at the University of Illinois as a defensive coordinator and lead recruiter, Larry Johnson Sr. has decided that he wants to state in Happy Valley for a little while longer. AbsolutePigskin has...

Published 15 Jan 2009 3:54 PM by Tom Loker

Filed under: Penn State, News & Notes, Illinois

Washington To Enter NFL Draft

Ohio State defensive back Donald Washington has announced his intentions to enter the upcoming NFL draft. During his time at Ohio State Washington registered two interceptions, 99 tackles, four pass break ups and two forced fumbles. The 6-1, 188lbs defensive...

Published 15 Jan 2009 12:40 PM by Tom Loker

Filed under: Ohio State, News & Notes

Ray Small To Return To Ohio State, Hartline gets bad draft grade

After a public tiff with the Ohio State coaching staff, namely Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel it seemed as if Ohio State wide receiver Ray Small was destined to transfer after this season . Apparently Small has had a change of heart and decided that...

Published 14 Jan 2009 11:54 PM by Tom Loker

Filed under: Ohio State, News & Notes

Hartline to Enter NFL Draft

Ohio State wide receiver Brian Hartline announced that he intends to forgo his senior season and enter the NFL draft. The 6-2, 186lbs North Canton, Ohio product played in 38 games during his Ohio State career and racked up more than 1,400 yards receiving...

Published 14 Jan 2009 3:00 PM by Tom Loker

Filed under: Ohio State, News & Notes

Maurice Evans to enter NFL Draft

AbsolutePigskin has learned that Penn State defensive end Maurice Evans has not participated in the winter workout session and instead will declare himself eligible for the NFL draft. Two seasons ago he lead the Big Ten in sacks and was an All-Big Ten...

Published 13 Jan 2009 6:48 PM by Tom Loker

Filed under: Penn State, News & Notes

Green to Miss Spring Practice

Penn State running back Stephon Green injured his ankle in the Rose bowl and early indications thought the injury to be a sprain. Upon further testing it was revealed that Green fractured the fibula and broke some bones in his ankle. There was no ligament...

Published 13 Jan 2009 1:42 PM by Tom Loker

Filed under: Penn State, News & Notes

PSU's Johnson Offered Deal

Penn State defensive line coach Larry Johnson, Sr. has been formally offered a contract to become the assistant head coach and defensive coordinator at the University of Illinois. Johnson is the top candidate to come aboard and to replace in part offensive...

Published 10 Jan 2009 7:05 PM by Tom Loker

Filed under: Penn State, Rumors, Illinois

PSU's Maybin to declare for the NFL draft

Reports out of State College indicate that Penn State defensive end Aaron Maybin has informed head coach Joe Paterno of his intention to declare for the NFL draft. The 6-4, 240lbs redshirt sophomore has had a breakout season for the Nittany Lions leading...

Published 10 Jan 2009 3:43 AM by Tom Loker

Filed under: Penn State, News & Notes, Joe Paterno, NFL Draft

Police on the lookout for Joe's missing glasses?

State College police have issued an all points bulletin and are on the lookout for Joe Paterno's famous "coke bottle" style glasses. No, not his real glasses but instead the bronze glasses from his statue outside Beaver stadium. Vandals...

Published 8 Jan 2009 1:37 AM by Tom Loker

Filed under: Penn State, News & Notes, Joe Paterno

Penn State adds #23

Steelton, PA defensive tackle Jordan Hill has verbally pledged his intentions to play for Penn State University. The 6-3, 290lbs HIll is rated a 2-star prospect by Rivals.com and is the selected the Pennsylvania state class A football player of the year...

Published 4 Jan 2009 2:24 PM by Tom Loker

Filed under: Penn State, Recruiting, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Rutgers

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Buckeyes get surprise QB commit

Boyd chooses Clemson

LJ, Sr. To Stay At Penn State

Washington To Enter NFL Draft

Ray Small To Return To Ohio State, Hartline gets bad draft grade

Hartline to Enter NFL Draft

Maurice Evans to enter NFL Draft

Green to Miss Spring Practice

PSU's Johnson Offered Deal

PSU's Maybin to declare for the NFL draft

Police on the lookout for Joe's missing glasses?

Penn State adds #23