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Originally Posted by FrankBooth
I'm not used to seeing so many kids favoring PSU this early in the process. So what do you guys think -- is it just a statistical fluke, or have the past four seasons been enough for the kids to have grown up seeing PSU as successful and therefore a desirable destination for school?
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I think our recent success has had a lot to do with our resurgence. We've always offered the quality Penn State experience, but it didn't appeal to as many kids when we were losing.
Another factor, Frank, is two of our recruiting zones are loaded this year in the state of PA and South Jersey. I predict at least half of our class will come from these two areas alone. We've generally done well in-state, and we'll grab a couple of WPIAL kids this year (unlike the last couple of years). With the commitments of Hodges, Carson and now - maybe - Kersey, South Jersey kids are giving PSU a strong look (again).
I'm sure there's more to it, but those two things stuck out to me.