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OS Poll: If you were a player at Penn State would you stay or go?

05:15 PM - July 25, 2012 by MMChrisS

It's time to do a social experiment on OS. With coaches on campus at Penn State recruiting current players and trying to get them to leave, and with a group of 30 players pledging their allegiance to Penn State and vowing to never transfer, I couldn't help but think what I'd do if I were in there shoes. No chance of a bowl game the rest of your career, and with slim chances of competing with the Nation's best again through your career, what would you do? Would you transfer before the season? After this season? Or would you stick it out?

You can vote in the poll on your right and above you on the frontpage.

Member Comments

# 1 BA2929 @ 07/25/12 05:18 PM

I'd get the heck out of there. Why sit and waste my time for my entire career and not get the enjoyment out of playing in a bowl game or for the Big 10 championship?

I honestly don't think Penn State is going to have enough guys to even field a team next year.

# 2 Louielouie3 @ 07/25/12 05:31 PM

It would depend. If I were a Senior I'd probably stay. As a Junior it would be really hard both ways, but as a sophomore or freshman I'd bolt.

# 3 Sceptic21 @ 07/25/12 05:37 PM

I can't believe anyone would want to stay. Even incoming freshman would never get a chance at a bowl game (unless they are redshirted) or anything. It would seem like a waste.

# 4 Retropyro @ 07/25/12 05:41 PM

I'd leave, not just because the program is on probation and I would not get a shot at a Big Ten title or bowl game. Everything the school stood for and preached about being a leader and living with integrity is nothing more than a lie. They talked a good game but could follow their own moral standards or values.

# 5 fsufan4423 @ 07/25/12 05:42 PM

If I were a local kid especially with some star power, stay. If I were a player from another region and was just looking toward the NFL, leave.

If had no chance in hell making it to the next level, stay...why go set on another teams pine.

I would think the kids who stay would be remembered more than the ones who left.

# 6 Manny_B214 @ 07/25/12 05:45 PM

i'd leave like flash no why im going to a college where i can't win a ring! I like to brag to my rivals that i won district last year, so no way jose!

# 7 IrishNDFan @ 07/25/12 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Retropyro


	... Everything the school stood for and preached about being a leader and living with integrity is nothing more than a lie. They talked a good game but could follow their own moral standards or values.

I agree for recently recruited players that this is a valid reason some may leave. Recruits and Freshmen can easily leave saying they were lied to.

If I was a sophmore or higher, the bonds with my teammates/fellow students may likely keep me there.

# 8 Groove74 @ 07/25/12 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Retropyro


	I'd leave, not just because the program is on probation and I would not get a shot at a Big Ten title or bowl game. Everything the school stood for and preached about being a leader and living with integrity is nothing more than a lie. They talked a good game but could follow their own moral standards or values.

I could not agree with you more!!! If it were me I would Out in a flash!!

# 9 bigbob @ 07/25/12 06:09 PM

I'd stay, and if I'd be given the chance to go there now, I'd go.

# 10 andrew165 @ 07/25/12 06:18 PM

As some born overseas I don�t understand why the bowl games are such a big deal. I would stay you are playing for an ex nfl assistant coach of the so who better to get you to the nfl. As a student you would need to ask yourself what you what if you what bowl games then leave. I know conference championships are something all players what but again what more important a trophy or a great education. I would stay for the education and to play in front of 108,000 people as they can offer you both of these. I understand they may not be as completive in coming years due to a lack of depth. But they will still be on TV so a player would get notice

If someone could explain to me why bowl games are so important that would be appreciated

# 11 bigbob @ 07/25/12 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by andrew165


	As some born overseas I don�t understand why the bowl games are such a big deal. I would stay you are playing for an ex nfl assistant coach of the so who better to get you to the nfl. As a student you would need to ask yourself what you what if you what bowl games then leave. I know conference championships are something all players what but again what more important a trophy or a great education. I would stay for the education and to play in front of 108,000 people as they can offer you both of these. I understand they may not be as completive in coming years due to a lack of depth. But they will still be on TV so a player would get notice If someone could explain to me why bowl games are so important that would be appreciated

Andrew, for some players, one of the big thing for them specifically is if they maybe had a down year or they weren't a big name.. having a huge bowl game will garner them a lot of attention and move them onto a lot of NFL teams radars.

# 12 PRAY IV M3RCY @ 07/25/12 06:24 PM

This would be difficult..i would have to put myself in there shoes..say if this happened to tenn.my favorite program..i would prob still stay...

# 13 redsrule @ 07/25/12 06:38 PM

Completely depends on what year he is in. If he committed there/ is a freshman, I'd transfer, but if I was a Junior/Senior I'd just stick it it out.

# 14 jcool213 @ 07/25/12 06:53 PM

you wounld stick it out.@redsrule you put it 2

# 15 jeremym480 @ 07/25/12 07:06 PM

It all depends really. If it's your dream to play in Happy Valley then stay there and make the best of it. Forget about going to a bowl and instead focus on getting to the next level and/or getting a good education.

If I were a freshman I'd leave. If I were a star player I would leave. However, if I were someone like the guy who is Silas Reeds' backup (don't know his name) I would stay. Sure the fact that you can't play in the post season sucks - but you're still playing for a big time school in front of 100k fans each Saturday with a coach who has NFL experience and for a school that has sent many players to the NFL. That's much better than going somewhere and being a backup or going to a small school, in my opinion. The players just need to do what's best for them. The best thing for some may be staying while leaving may be best for others. I don't fault them either way.

# 16 buickbeast @ 07/25/12 07:17 PM

The only reasons I think someone would stay there are:
1. You're a senior
2. It's a family tradition to go to Penn State
3. Everyone else, you've been dreaming about playing there since you were a kid.

# 17 32 @ 07/25/12 07:30 PM

Id stay! We Are...

# 18 TreFacTor @ 07/25/12 08:14 PM

With a billion in dept and their credit rating getting readjusted in the near future they may not need to worry about if they transfer. No bowl games for 5 years and restriction on national coverage should be good enough reasons for any of them to jump this sinking ship. The NFL may take a few pity cases but I don't see a lot of the players getting the exposure they need to make it to the NFL especially after this season.

# 19 andrew165 @ 07/25/12 08:18 PM

thanks for the explanation big bob

# 20 footballfan41 @ 07/25/12 08:45 PM

Well it would be up to a lot of things, 1. How long do I have left of school...if I only had a year or so, I would stay. 2. If I had a couple years left to go and I had a chance in the NFL I would go for sure,. 3. I would at less talk to a few schools and see what they are thinking., 3. This is the BIG one, do I have the money to move, is mom n dad paying for the school....they are a lot to be done when moving schools, what school offer what I'm taking at PS...

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