'10 MI QB Robert Bolden (Penn State Verbal)

[Jake Gittes]

"That's the last I'll say on this matter."

LOL. That's all you'll say? After that Unibomber-ish screed? Enjoy the season, douchebag.

[PSU42Fan]

Just want to point out one thing.

When there is a coaching change, history can be thrown out the door.

Case in point - UM owned John Cooper, but has been owned by Tressel.

RRod is 0-1 versus PSU. That is the only relevant fact now.

[AustinScottistheone]

Tom Luginbill: There is little separation at the top among the highest-rated quarterbacks in the 2010 class - ESPN

The quarterback class in 2010 is one of the most difficult to dissect. In our opinion, this group as a whole is what we would term to be a developmental class. We do not use this term as a negative. There are some very promising prospects across the board and a few high-profile players who have been perceived to be college ready, or as ready as you can be.

The 2010 quarterback class has only six prospects in the ESPNU 150 in 2010, no five-star caliber players and just 16 four-star prospects. It became evident throughout the spring and summer as we saw these quarterbacks up close and personal after their initial film evaluation that no one particular player consistently separates himself from the pack. In other words, there are varying opinions on all these prospects amongst our staff and also distinct strengths and weaknesses that make many of them similar in terms of ability level and upside.

However, this is also a position where we could see some serious movement, as well as new entries, in the ESPNU 150 as we proceed throughout the fall leading up to signing day in February. Many of this class' crop of signal-callers ranked within the top 15-20 prospects could be considered interchangeable.

Top prospects

Robert Bolden | Highlights
(Orchard, Mich./Saint Mary's)
College: Penn State

Bolden is somewhat hampered by a conservative scheme in high school, with limited opportunities in the passing game. But his physical tools and measurables are a perfect fit for the Penn State's Spread HD system. His best football is ahead of him, and he has a nice release.

[HailToTheLion]

It stuns me how much disrespect ESPN has for PJ, like he is a complete afterthought; props for Bolden however keep it up

[AustinScottistheone]

OLSM star QB Robert Bolden is serious about future at Penn State | Detroit Free Press | Freep.com

[AustinScottistheone]

Scout.com: Scout on the Road: Big Matchup in Michigan (FREE)

8/27

By Allen Trieu. FREE

Robert Bolden, Sr. QB, OLSM
The Penn State commitment had a very strong summer, performing well at several camps, including the Elite 11, where he was considered one of the best quarterbacks in attendance. Coming off a junior year where he did not throw a high volume of passes, this year should be an opportunity for him to show in game situations, the talent he has shown elsewhere. Bolden has been the starter for the last two losses to EGR and you can bet he will bring his best tonight.

[AustinScottistheone]

Scout.com: Bolden and PSU a Good Match

9/2/09

By Matt Alkire. Alkire in-depth player evaluation.

[AustinScottistheone]

Orchard Lake St. Mary's tops Brother Rice in triple OT | detnews.com | The Detroit News

Quarterback Robert Bolden of Orchard Lake St. Mary's struggled most of the game to complete passes and gain yards on designed runs. But in the overtime periods Bolden, the senior who committed to Penn State, made two big plays to put his team in the Catholic League final.

Bolden's 10-yard touchdown run in the third overtime gave St. Mary's a 34-27 victory over Birmingham Brother Rice on Saturday in a Catholic League Central Division game at St. Mary's.

St. Mary's (3-3) will face Detroit Catholic Central (7-0, 4-0) for the league championship in the Prep Bowl on Oct. 24 at Ford Field. A victory would have put Brother Rice in the title game.

St. Mary's and Brother Rice tied for second in the division at 2-2 and St. Mary's gets a second chance at C.C. by virtue of the tiebreaker. Last Sunday, C.C. defeated St. Mary's 27-0.

Bolden suffered an injury to his right index finger on his throwing hand midway through the game and was ineffective throughout most of the second half. He completed just three passes in 12 attempts for 49 yards and had 11 carries for 23 yards. But when his team needed him most, Bolden made two of the biggest plays of the game.

"This is huge," he said. "Our playoffs are right now. We have to win out. I can't wait to get another shot at C.C. We just have to play better."

On his winning TD run, Bolden said, "It was supposed to be a rollout. But Rice called out, 'Roll right, roll right,' and there was nothing there. I saw the hole and took it (to the left)."