April 2009 - AbsolutePigskin Times

PSU lands 4-star receiver

Penn State received a verbal commitment from 6-2, 194lbs Maryland wide receiver Adrian Coxson. The receiver out of Baltimore, MD is a big pickup for the Nittany Lions and chose Penn State over a variety of high profile offers from the likes of Florida...

Published 30 Apr 2009 1:48 PM by Tom Loker

Filed under: Penn State, Recruiting

Buckeyes land McVey

The spring game hasn't even started yet and the Buckeyes have already landed a verbal committment from one of the recruits in attendance today. Scott McVey, a 5-11, 215lbs linebacker out of Cleveland, OH pledged his services to the Buckeyes today...

Published 25 Apr 2009 1:16 PM by Tom Loker

I dare say I like Pete Carroll

Despite being an Ohio State fan at heart and being fresh off watching the replay of the USC destruction of Ohio State on ESPNU the other night (right when I had totally managed to block that game from my memory) I stumbled across a "twitterview"...

Published 23 Apr 2009 2:26 AM by Tom Loker

Filed under: Ohio State, USC

Bowman's Probation Extended

After admitting to smoking pot on two occasions and not completing any of his mandated 100 hours of community service, Penn State linebacker Navarro Bowman's probation was extended for another year today with a warning that future missteps will result...

Published 22 Apr 2009 3:19 PM by Tom Loker

Filed under: Penn State, News & Notes, Bad Jocks

USC linebackers cleared?

Despite previous reports to the contrary AbsolutePigskin.com has learned that USC linebackers Brian Cushing and Clay Matthews have not tested positive for any banned NFL substance. This looks to be another year where misinformation comes out about draft...

Published 20 Apr 2009 7:22 PM by Tom Loker

Filed under: USC, Bad Jocks

PSU LB In Trouble Again

Penn State linebacker Navarro Bowman, an All Big Ten Potential linebacker for this upcoming football season, is due in court again tomorrow. Bowman is currently on probation for a disorderly conduct charge stemming from an on campus fight that occurred...

Published 20 Apr 2009 6:08 PM by Tom Loker

Filed under: Penn State, News & Notes, Bad Jocks

PSU's Cornely Considering Football

The Centre Daily Times is reporting that Penn State power forward Jamelle Cornley, a physically impressive 6-4, 248lbs man, is considering his future options after graduation from Penn State and one of those options could be football. Chances are Cornely...

Published 18 Apr 2009 6:59 PM by Tom Loker

Filed under: Penn State, Rumors

UM Football, the "UM" stands for "ur Major"

After a discussion with a fellow football fan about Michigan football and namely their coach Rich Rodriguez, I was reminded of a story done by ESPN about a year or so ago concerning the academic situation of the Michigan Wolverine football team, namely...

Published 17 Apr 2009 10:49 PM by Tom Loker

Filed under: News & Notes, Michigan, Bad Jocks

Looks like Michigan QB Tate Forcier is not happy with the possibility of Paulus

Much has been said in recent days concerning the possibility of current Duke point guard and former stand out high school quarterback Greg Paulus attempting to play college football for one year upon his graduation from Duke over the summer. Since Paulus...

Published 17 Apr 2009 2:12 PM by Tom Loker

Filed under: Rumors, Michigan

Nick Montana won't be a Buckeye

AbsolutePigskin.com has learned that Nick Montana, once thought to be extremely interested in the Buckeyes, will ultimately not end up committing to the Buckeyes. This is a disappointment for the Buckeyes but it is not totally unexpected. Montana ultimately...

Published 16 Apr 2009 2:02 PM by Tom Loker

Filed under: Ohio State, Recruiting, News & Notes, Rumors, Predictions, Notre Dame

Givens Might Not Qualify, Jones Opens Up Reruitment.

AbsolutePigskin.com has learned that Penn State defensive back Darryll Givens, a member of the most recent 2009 recruiting class is in danger of not qualifying academically for admission to Penn State. Currently both Penn State and Givens are waiting...

Published 9 Apr 2009 1:36 PM by Tom Loker

Filed under: Penn State, Recruiting, Rumors, 6-24041

Gardner set to commit to Michigan, how does this affect OSU?

Once thought to be an almost lock to Ohio State, Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner appears set to pledge his football services next season for the University of Michigan. Early in the recruiting process it seemed as if Gardner would commit to the Buckeyes...

Published 2 Apr 2009 1:14 AM by Tom Loker

Filed under: Ohio State, Recruiting, Michigan