'23 PA LB Phil Picciotti (Oklahoma Verbal)

BobbyMac

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Here's a twist:. I hear that PSU was leading until Brent Pry left for VA Tech. Now ND is out in front because Phil is not a huge fan of Manny Diaz and vice versa. Look for VA Tech to make a push now however.

Good to know. Thx. I haven’t checked in since Diaz showed up. Will have poke around this weekend.
 

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Not sure where you saw it but I know that is Loy's take on it.

If he isn't a take yet then they are trying to win high. He is severely underrated and the best LB they have serious traction with left on the board imo.

I know there are others better or higher but haven't heard mutual interest from some of the others on the board.
 

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If he isn't a take yet then they are trying to win high. He is severely underrated and the best LB they have serious traction with left on the board imo.

I know there are others better or higher but haven't heard mutual interest from some of the others on the board.

At this point last year, we hadn’t even offered our best player in our class (Sneed), Burnham was headed to Ann Arbor and JR was a USC commit. #InFreemanWeTrust
 

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At this point last year, we hadn’t even offered our best player in our class (Sneed), Burnham was headed to Ann Arbor and JR was a USC commit. #InFreemanWeTrust

Agree with the point. It does feel like the LB board could use refresh.
 

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Agree with the point. It does feel like the LB board could use refresh.

A lot depends on where Bowen ends up. If he’s seen as a Mike long term is Phil a take? Same with guys like Troy Ford and Preston Zinter. I think this past year we saw the peril of having too many linebackers without great speed, despite the fact a few of them were very good for what they were, especially against mobile Quarterbacks. Isaiah Pryor showed good ability to go sideline to sideline and cover backs and TEs, I’d think we want at least one guy like that in this class (could end up being Bowen idk). In addition to the thumpers we’ll get.
 

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He’s got that old school MLB, bring your lunch pale, and knock your lid off, game. Not sure if he’s the athlete that some want but guys like this bring something to the locker room. And, this isn’t a David Adams type athlete either. If he’s down the list, I wouldn’t have him too far down the list.
 

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Something to consider in regards to recruiting. It's been quite the whirlwind in the coaches office. While a lot of what was already here is still in place there have been departures and prioritizing. Keep staff together/promote MF, finish 22 recruiting, bowl game, hire new coaches etc.

I suspect we fill or at least have known finalists for DC and WR positions by end of next week and then recruiting will kick into overdrive.
 

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I know he isnt a five star. But freeman does love a big mlb that can plug holes. He uses his Mlb almost like a smal nt sometimes (per his podcast with the defense guy (dont remember his name ) almost like dublanko for uc. So this could be a more talented version of him.
 

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Committing on the 4th. Looks like it'll be OU. Yet another Michigan L.

This kids is a take every year of Kelly's tenure outside of the '22 class.
 

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Will be tracking the Zinter vs 4*Phil careers.
 

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Let it go man. Daddy loves you.
Boomers don't love anyone. LOL

Speaking of which...Boomer Sooner! Picciotti...great name.

This is an example of why I'm not at all stressed about recruiting. Marcus Freeman has me more than confident that the job will get done. They won't catch every fish but they're going to get their share. Just pile up the wins and it'll take care of most of the stress.
 

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Doing it all is one thing. Doing it still after multiple posters have asked you to stop is just rude
 
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