Class of 2026 LB Terry Wiggins (PA) Verbal to PSU

[orange126]

They also just picked up a commitment from NJ S/LB Steve Klein recently that we were recruiting. Both seem like really good prospects. Maybe future portal targets.

I believe Klein committed to BC.

 

[cayugacuse]

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orange 126...My mistake. You are correct. Both players (Wiggins and Klein) were players I thought were talented kids we were in a solid place with.

 

[tep624]

The work Fran Brown is putting in I’m sure is a big driver to really push Penn State to up there game significantly. Not quite there to winning these recruitments, but we’re getting closer. James Franklin I would imagine is in serious trouble if Penn State somehow misses the playoff. The next move I’m sure they’ll pull is to buy the Syracuse program, like our coaches and coordinators (who both are former Penn State players). I hope we could fend them off. Syracuse can run Northeast football as soon as 2026 again.

I think he does pretty well head to head against them for kids not in PA already - but PA is a challenge and will always be.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[javadoc]

"content"

 

[CbusCuse]

Bummer. Must have gotten the scholarship pull talk from PSU.

 

[Cusester]

I expect Fran to keep the pressure on here. If the kid is a quality person he’ll realize the difference in the 2 head coaches and reconsider. If not, who cares. Fran will abide.

 

[Cusester]

Any second thoughts here? I hope Fran has kept in touch.

 

[Symphony Steve]

Any second thoughts here? I hope Fran has kept in touch.

There's almost no doubt that Franklin will be gone after the season. Ped State has already lost one of its top 2027 commits. Look for more 2026-27 commits to follow, and look for a lot of NitWits in the portal.

Sad.

Also, far be it from me to spread rumors (he lied), but this current freshman had SU as a finalist:

Lyrick Samuel - 2025 Football

Lyrick Samuel - 2025 Football

gopsusports.com

 

[PAcuse]

There's almost no doubt that Franklin will be gone after the season. Ped State has already lost one of its top 2027 commits. Look for more 2026-27 commits to follow, and look for a lot of NitWits in the portal.

Sad.

$56 Million reason why he gets another year

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

$56 Million reason why he gets another year

That will come from money they didn’t use to compensate Sanduski/Paterno victims.

 

[Symphony Steve]

$56 Million reason why he gets another year

Maybe. But the NitWits who worship at the feet of St. Joe won't tolerate it. At least, I don't think they will. I suspect there are some deep pockets to pay Franklin to get outtatown.

 

[hoopsupstate]

If Franklin beats OSU, all we be forgotten. I doubt it happens.

 

[PAcuse]

Maybe. But the NitWits who worship at the feet of St. Joe won't tolerate it. At least, I don't think they will. I suspect there are some deep pockets to pay Franklin to get outtatown.

Oh for sure some deep pockets in Touchy Valley
I've said if he ends the season with only 3 or 4 loses it will buy him another season
They did give him time when he had terrible season in '20 and '21
34 wins in the last 3 years will buy him some time

 

[hoopsupstate]

Oh for sure some deep pockets in Touchy Valley
I've said if he ends the season with only 3 or 4 loses it will buy him another season
They did give him time when he had terrible season in '20 and '21
34 wins in the last 3 years will buy him some time

Can’t they just pay his salary on a yearly basis and not pay it all at once?

 

[PAcuse]

Can’t they just pay his salary on a yearly basis and not pay it all at once?

It would depend on on the language in the contract buuuut after today I don't think the boosters will care and are digging into the reserves.

 

[Symphony Steve]

Oh for sure some deep pockets in Touchy Valley
I've said if he ends the season with only 3 or 4 loses it will buy him another season
They did give him time when he had terrible season in '20 and '21
34 wins in the last 3 years will buy him some time

Northwestern: 22 Ped State: 21

You were saying...?

 

[PAcuse]

Northwestern: 22 Ped State: 21

You were saying...?

I made a post the other day saying that if they can't be Northwestern and /or Iowa he should be gone

 

[Symphony Steve]

I made a post the other day saying that if they can't be Northwestern and /or Iowa he should be gone

I was just taking a victory lap. Something I always do when Ped State loses.

What's the over/under on Ped State decommits this coming week?

I'm setting the line at 2--and taking the over.