Did Penn State steal football recruits from University of Maryland, or is this sour grapes from UM fans?
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Recuiting is a Big time ogranization.  Every years there are "name" players that verbally commit to a certain college or univeristy, and when the national date for signing there committement, they back out of their Veral agreement and sign with other teams.\n\nThe one I remember the most is Ronald Curry who committed to UVA and backed out at the last minute and signed with UNC
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They are OVER-RATED. They lost to the only teams on their schedule that are good MICHIGAN and USC. They started off the year overrated, what were they like number 2 or 3 in the nation at the start.
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don't have any arguments against them winning it all, but do have some for them winning it all,\n\n1st- they didn't lose half their team as others have implied, they just lost some key players at key positions.\n\n2nd- they still have most there offense in tack, qb-troy smith\nrb-antonio pittman, wr- ted ginn(don't forget they had excellent \nwr's last year besides ginn and holmes.\n\n3rd- most of there incoming freshmen class, can step into the starting line-up now(they had one of the top 3 recruitments\n\n4th- they added the best rated running back this year, chris wells\n\n5th- doesn't matter who they lost on defense, the just keep re-loading yr after yr\n\n6th- do i need to go any further????
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probably, because we seriously rock.  GO BLUE!  MSU and OSU are the most bitter.  I just finished with college admissions and at MSU there was so much UofM bashing it made MSU look like sorry babies.  I chose UofM, of course!
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There are dozens of in-state rivalries like Aub/Bama.  OSU/UM is much bigger.
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Yes, I hate to be cynical, but it's about the money.  Joe Pa spoke out strongly about this a few days ago.  We need to stop focusing on the money and the profits, and find a system that is fair.\n   It may not be possible to determine the "national champion" since the conferences vary so much---some are "semi-pro" and don't bother with the "scholar" in "scholar-athletes" as much as others do.\n   This year, the Big Ten, known for outstanding athletics AND academics, has the two best teams in the nation.
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I'm really a fan of neither, but have rooted for Michigan in the past. They have an awesome stadium, fans, and fight song. They are usually a pretty good team, although they did go down to my Longhorns two seasons ago in that awesome Rose Bowl game. \n\nMichigan State, how can anyone root for a team with those ugly green uniforms and a big boring S on their helmet. When's the last time this team did anything of any significance?
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First off Maryland is trash and congrats to the idiot who "roots against him when they play there" you should probably give him a cookie since he thinks he accomplished something in his ridiculously "white trashy" life! BUT no i dont think he would be the missing piece and no JJ wont be a superstar BUT anyone heard of RAY ALLEN coming out of school "all he can do is shoot" he is pretty good maybe RIP HAMILTON since all JJ does is run off screens! you of all people maryland fan should know how good JJ is! since he torched the TWERPS! on a regular basis!
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Me. It was a lot of fun being part of the "black out" crowd that night. I also clearly remembered WV getting it together last year when they played us (winning in triple OT) - heck, I think they were unbeaten after that! Glad we were able to return the favor.\n\nUofL still doesn't get any respect. Apparently all the sportscasters and coaches out there have been brainwashed into thinking there is any talent on this team (I'm being facetious, of course.)\n\nI answered another question previously with just this sort of response, given thumbs down because I had anything nice to say about my team. I am a fan, I do bleed red and black - always have - GO CARDS!
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Bout time!  I was getting sick and tired of hearing everyone talk about one loss teams and not even mentioning Arkansas.  McFadden is finally getting recognized as one of the best in the country., ( he is number 3 in the ESPN Heisman standings) The way I see it is if USC and Rutgers get knocked off We beat LSU and Florida in the SEC championship game we will play the Ohio State/Michigan winner! \nGO HOGS!! Demolish MSU!!!
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Knucklehead-armchair sports fans can say he is misunderstood all they like. The fact is though, when he does recruiting now he is handicapped by his own reputation. The kids have a choice of what school they go to, most of them probably don't want to play for a guy who (fairly or unfairly) has a reputation as a maniac. That being said, I think he is a decent man who has some issues with his temper (typical for someone of his generation) and the media does single him out. The fact he makes sure his players hit the books speaks for itself.
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He picked Meechigan. But, in his defense, he has a history of picking the team that will lose. I believe he know and wants Ohio State to win, and didn't want to jinx them. If his pattern continues, Ohio State will reign victorious, once again.\n\nGo Buckeyes!!\n\nBy the way, ordinaryan...I have no need to bang anything. I am not the bitter asshole here.
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Cathy, Cathy. . .and what do Ray Seals and Gene "Big Daddy" Lipscomb have in common other than not attending college?  They both played for the Steelers also, which you omit, perhaps out of some deep seeded dislike for the black and gold!!!!!
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Indeed!\n\nWisconsin was picked 7th in the Big Ten this year. He agressively works the referees during the game. He is an excellent time manager (the offsides move against Penn State). He picked a great staff around him and added a new depth to the play calling. Many brush off Wisconsin because the "Big Ten is down" - that's baloney. Three teams in the Top 10 is down?\n\n I find it ironic that Louisville and Rutgers were getting tons of attention and Wisconsin slipped under the radar once again. But that is how we like it knowing the past. The Badgers get no respect and just keep winning bowl games. GO BADGERS!
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1st of all the loser of OSU and Mich. goes to the Rose Bowl. Not a bad deal for the loser. Of course, we (Buckeye's) want the National Title. OSU is No#1 they will stay #1, Smith will Win the Heisman. OSU has the largest Student Class. Over 60,000. They are #1 in this catagory rated in 2006. People Should join the Band wagon. It's a great school, in a great city, with great team, who has a great coach, and is backed by the Best Damn Band in the Land!  Tressel will be worshiped like Woody my friend.
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Poor Drew... I think he signed with the Vikings (as a third string quarterback).  He should have finished his college football career as a Michigan Wolverine instead of signing with the Yankees to play baseball.  Baseball is a tough game to master (I don't care what anyone says).  Hensen would have been a "Michigan star" - a memory those kids carry proudly the rest of their lives.  Oh well... sometimes that's the way the football fumbles.
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whatever, Wisconsin doesn't even deserve to be on the same field as Ohio state, just be glad they didn't play Wisconsin, or there record would be worse than it already is.  As for the clarett thing, he was just a money hungry punk, who cared only about his own personal gain, than that of his team, so quit crying that you re team sucks, get over it