'10 PA QB Paul Jones (Penn State Verbal)

[wadc45]

Beaver advances with victory over Sto-Rox

Sto-Rox had one final try to gain the equalizer, but the Vikings' attempt fell short when Paul Jones was sacked at his own 43 as time expired.

Jones, the WPIAL's second-leading passer and one of the top junior quarterbacks in the state, finished 8 of 20 for 223 yards (97 of those on one play) and one touchdown.

"Our game plan was to try to use our athletic skill to move the football, and I think we did move the football," Sto-Rox coach Jason Ruscitto said.

"We did score a lot of points, but unfortunately, they scored a bit more."

The Bobcats were able to do that as their offensive line pushed around the smaller Vikings' defensive front throughout the game, racking up 378 yards on the ground. They also did a commendable job of limiting Jones, who faced constant pressure and completed just 3 of 9 passes for 66 yards in the second half.

"We did enough, and I guess that's the important part," Beltz said.

"He's a tremendous football player, and I think we'll be proud to have him from our area for years to come. "

[AustinScottistheone]

Rivals.com Prospect Rankings


Paul Jones

McKees Rocks (PA) Sto Rox QB6-2/212list

Jones threw for 1,850 yards and 20 touchdowns with only three interceptions as a sophomore. He also rushed for 149 yards and three more scores en route to being selected to the Fabulous 22 West Team by the Pittsburgh Post Gazzette.

[wadc45]

School: Sto-Rox
POS: QB
Height: 6-3
Weight: 225
Year: Junior

PAUL JONES

The skinny: A well-built, strong-armed junior who completed 115 of 186 for 2,020 yards and 24 TDs this season. Two-year totals: 228 of 398 for 3,870 yards.

College: Although only a junior, already has Division I scholarship offers from Pitt, Penn State, North Carolina State, Iowa, Stanford and Duke.

Other than a parent, who has been a role model to you? [Former Sto-Rox players} Adam and Anthony DiMichele.

Favorite school subject? Math or history.

Food you can't do without? Cinnamon rolls and thumbprint cookies

Something you'd change about high school? Less of the "he said, she said" drama.

You'd like to spend a day with ...? LeBron James.

Your most prized possession? My Sidekick cell phone.

People might be surprised to know that you ... Didn't want to play football in high school at first.

Fabulous 22: The top high school football players in the WPIAL and City League

[AustinScottistheone]

2010 QB claims Penn State offer

11/29

Penn State visitor for the Penn State/Illinois game, has also taken in games at Michigan & Pitt. Holds offers from Penn State, Pitt, Duke, Iowa, NC State & Stanford. 6'2 212 pound junior QB finished his season with a loss in the 1st round of state playoffs and had 2,038 yards passing and 24 TDs. No favorites and no other visits planned in the foreseeable future.

[reigle9]

I refuse to believe anyone has a physical offer until after LOI. We go through this every year and I highly doubt it has magically changed. Every year we wish it has, but it never comes true.

[FrankBooth]

Originally Posted by reigle9

I refuse to believe anyone has a physical offer until after LOI. We go through this every year and I highly doubt it has magically changed. Every year we wish it has, but it never comes true.

But we won't complain if Mike Hull committed without offer in hand, eh?

[jayer]

Originally Posted by reigle9

I refuse to believe anyone has a physical offer until after LOI. We go through this every year and I highly doubt it has magically changed. Every year we wish it has, but it never comes true.

He has had a meeting with Joe in State College. If Joe verbally offers a ship you can book it. I believe Joe has.

[reigle9]

The only point was we'll never send out the piece of paper until after LOI day while Joe is still the Don.

[wadc45]

Rivals $

1/12

From BWI...WVU has offered...visiting PSU this weekend.

[AustinScottistheone]

Is Jones No. 2 for 2010? -

1/13

Commitment No. 2 for Paterno’s 2010 recruiting class could be on the way.

Junior quarterback Paul (P.J.) Jones from McKees Rocks Sto-Rox will visit Penn State on Saturday with a scholarship offer in hand.

The 6-foot-3 and 225-pound Jones completed 62-percent of his passes for 2,020 yards during his junior season. Jones connected for 24 touchdowns with just seven interceptions.

Jones’ performance was hardly a surprise. He passed for 1,886 yards and 24 touchdowns during his sophomore season. Jones threw just three interceptions that season and also rushed for over 500 yards.

CONTINUED...

[PSU42Fan]

If he doesn't commit this weekend, he will do so by the end of February at the latest.

This class will take some of the sting out of our recent (and expected) losses.

[GoRU]

Scout.com: Jones Picks the Lions

Junior quarterback Paul Jones of Sto-Rox High in McKees Rocks, Pa., committed to Penn State on an unofficial visit to campus this weekennd.
Jones, known as "P.J." to family and friends, made the news public during a live chat on FightOnState.com.

"This is Paul 'P.J.' Jones, and I would like to let everybody know that I just committed to Penn State," Jones wrote.

Why now?

"It just felt right," he said. "Right before it happened, my mom said, 'P.J., just follow your heart.' I knew it was time."

[PSU42Fan]

There is an avalanche in University Park this weekend...

[immikefazz]

Originally Posted by PSU42Fan

There is an avalanche in University Park this weekend...

Saw that on TAP. That's great news! Welcome to the family, PJ!

[AustinScottistheone]

Jones is second class of 2010 catch -

1/17

Jones was back in State College today with his parents and it did not take the star quarterback long to make his decision.

“I hung out with the coaches and talked to Coach (Tom) Bradley,” Jones said. “Then after talking with my parents, I knew Penn State was the right place for me. My mom said to follow my heart and I knew Penn State was right for me.”