Morning Cup of Joe – How Penn State recruiting will evolve

A quick rundown of some Penn State news and notes to get your day started as you enjoy your morning coffee and perhaps a bagel

Penn State Recruiting News

Lions 247 has some VIP info and reaction on Penn State and Class of 2017 linebacker target Dylan Rivers. Lions 247 also has a good free read on how the coaching staff is looking to tweak its recruiting approach with regard to splitting up the state and surrounding regions to be a more efficient recruiting team. Essentially, last year was the first go in the state for the staff, so they are looking to see what worked and what can be improved. Yeah, it can get better.

Nate Bauer over on Blue White Illustrated is always a good read as well and he had a column yesterday on the resources Penn State has at its disposal for recruiting moving forward, and what changes are being made.

NFL Films Founder Ed Sabol Dies

Though most people reading this are more likely to remember his son, Steve Sabol, Ed Sabol is the founder of NFL Films and his impact on the game of football cannot be overstated. NFL Films changed the game when it comes to footage of football and they reached beyond the NFL.

In honor of Sabol, here is some NFL Films footage on former Penn State running back Curt Warner from his days with the Seattle Seahawks.

Two-Minute Drill

Illinois is going to host Northwestern in Soldier Field in Chicago this season and again in 2017 and 2019… Speaking of Illinois, I’m not even sure what to make of this…Oregon adding FCS quarterback… Oregon also paid Mark Helfrich…The Big 12 is NOT expanding… Texas Tech AD added to CFB Playoff selection committee… Lessons to be learned about college football recruiting… No talk about pace of play rule changes this year, but approving tablets would quickly lead to new revenue for college football… Jim Harbaugh had some commentary about the Grammys… No more Ralph Friedgen at Rutgers?

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