'08 PA LB Shayne Hale (Pitt signee)

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Hale getting set for annual all-star game | YourMonroeville.com

Hale, who is being heavily recruited by Ohio State, Pitt and other Division I programs, said there is a possibility he could make his decision as early as Saturday.

At the same time, he said he doesn't want to make the decision -- one of the most important ones of his life -- without carefully reviewing all the factors.

That could push his announcement closer to the National Letter of Intent signing day on Feb. 6.

Hale made official visits to Pitt and Ohio State about a week apart early last month.

He was in Morgantown to witness the Pitt-West Virginia game and has heard lots of good things about the Panthers from teammate Cameron Saddler, who gave a verbal commitment to Pitt on Dec. 5.

"The process hasn't been too bad," Hale said. "It's been a little overwhelming at times, but you have to make it fun. You can't let it get too crazy."

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By B Lichtenfels and G Powers. Video interview with Hale who says he is enjoying his time in San Antonio. Shayne says he likes LB more than DE, but will play wherever he is needed. He will choose between Pitt and Ohio State Saturday.

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Gateway LB Hale Hale to commit to Pitt - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Gateway linebacker Shayne Hale said Friday night that he plans to announce on national television today that he will make a verbal commitment to Pitt.
Asked at the U.S. Army awards banquet where he will attend college, Hale said, "Pitt."

"I went on official visits, and it all just came down to what is best for me. At one time, it was Ohio State. Another time it was Pitt. Once I narrowed it down, it's Pitt."

Hale said part of the reason he chose Pitt over Ohio State is that the Panthers wanted him to play primarily linebacker and Ohio State was recruiting him as a defensive end/linebacker. He said he hadn't called Pitt coach Dave Wannstedt before the banquet, but he planned to do so last night.

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Confirmed by Shayne...

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From the Pitt site. Senior Video.