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Penn State Countdown to Kickoff: A look back at No. 98 DT Anthony Zettel

Penn State Countdown to Kickoff: A look back at No. 98 DT Anthony Zettel

A look back at the career of Penn State DT Anthony Zettel.

 • Dylan Callaghan-Croley
All-Franklin Team: Defense

All-Franklin Team: Defense

Who are the best players at each position to play for James Franklin at Penn State?

 • David Eckert
NFL Draft Stock Report: Defensive tackle

NFL Draft Stock Report: Defensive tackle

Alabama's Jarran Reed is among the rising DTs on Rivals' NFL Draft board this season. See the full list of risers and sliders.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
NFL Draft watch: Defensive tackle

NFL Draft watch: Defensive tackle

Alabama's A'Shawn Robinson sits atop Rivals' defensive tackle draft board. See the full list of DTs on their way to the NFL.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Rankings rewind: Zettel, Foster on fire

Rankings rewind: Zettel, Foster on fire

Former 4-star Anthony Zettel is starting to dominate for Penn State. Look back at how we rated Zettel and others as prospects.

 • Mike Farrell
Up Close and Personal: Anthony Zettel

Up Close and Personal: Anthony Zettel

When West Branch (Mich.) Ogemaw Heights defensive lineman Anthony Zettel verbally committed to the Penn State coaching staff, it was a turning point i

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 • Ryan Snyder
Ranking the Big Ten by position

Ranking the Big Ten by position

Rivals.com analyst Mike Farrell ranks the Big Ten 2011 recruiting classes by position. The league was dominated by Jim Tressel's Ohio State Buckeyes,

 • Mike Farrell
Top recruiters by conference

Top recruiters by conference

Clint Hurtt helped lead Louisville to the Big East crown in recruiting by handling business as usual in Florida. Hurtt's haul is almost as impressive

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Position recruiting ranking: Defense

Position recruiting ranking: Defense

The seven prospects Notre Dame signed at the defensive end position - led by Rivals100 ends Stephon Tuitt, Aaron Lynch and Ishaq Williams - earned the

 • Brian Perroni
Signing Day Blitz: Ranking the Big Ten

Signing Day Blitz: Ranking the Big Ten

The late addition of five-star linebacker Curtis Grant put the Ohio State class over the top, but even without Grant it still would have been at the t

 • Mike Farrell
Signing Day 2011: The top 25 teams

Signing Day 2011: The top 25 teams

Alabama held on to the top spot by turning linebacker Brent Calloway back to Alabama adding defensive end Jeoffrey Pagan on National Signing Day. We t

 • Chris Nee
Signed: Anthony Zettel

Signed: Anthony Zettel

Although he was expected to make a decision between his in-state schools, Michigan and Michigan State, Ogemaw Heights (Mich.) Ogemaw Heights defensive

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 • Ryan Snyder
Midwest region top storylines

Midwest region top storylines

Rivals.com analyst Mike Farrell analyzes the top story lines in the Midwest Region as National Signing Day approaches. The buzz in Ann Arbor, Mich., s

 • Mike Farrell
Leaders emerge in state battles for talent

Leaders emerge in state battles for talent

Alabama sits atop the national team recruiting rankings, but with the state's top prospect, Brent Calloway, opting for Auburn over the Tide, the Tiger

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Trojans load up on talent: Hobbi Commits

Trojans load up on talent: Hobbi Commits

Saguaro four-star offensive lineman Cyrus Hobbi was the highest rated uncommitted recruit in Arizona coming Friday morning. At high noon, the nation's

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 • Gerard Martinez
Roundtable: Surprise commitments

Roundtable: Surprise commitments

Rivals.com football recruiting analysts weigh in on National Signing Day topics every day leading up to Feb. 2. Wednesday's topic: the surprise commit

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Army Bowl: Winners and losers

Army Bowl: Winners and losers

Another U.S. Army All-American Bowl is in the books, as the East squad defeated the West 13-10 on Saturday in San Antonio's Alamodome. Lateek Townsend

 • Brian Perroni
Army recruiting notes: Pac-10s big day

Army recruiting notes: Pac-10s big day

Last year it was the SEC that dominated the headlines at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl when it came to major recruiting news. This year it could be

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 • Mike Farrell
Mid-Atlantic: Pitt class falls apart

Mid-Atlantic: Pitt class falls apart

What is happening to Pitt's recruiting class after the coaching change from Dave Wannstedt to Mike Haywood is making headlines in the wrong way for th

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 • Mike Farrell
Zettel is latest Lion

Zettel is latest Lion

Penn State landed its latest verbal commitment this evening when West Branch (Mich.) Ogemaw Heights strongside defensive end Anthony Zettel selected t

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 • Ryan Snyder
Zettel feels comfortable with Michigan, MSU

Zettel feels comfortable with Michigan, MSU

DEARBORN - Anthony Zettel gave a brief update on his recruitment at the Dream Team Banquet.

 • Rico Beard
Anthony Zettel finishes his official visits

Anthony Zettel finishes his official visits

West Branch (Mich.) Ogemaw Heights defensive end Anthony Zettel completed his entire official visit tour in a stretch of four consecutive weekends. Af

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 • Josh Helmholdt
Big visits on tap!

Big visits on tap!

Michigan State will host an impressive list of recruits this weekend on official visits, including All-American Doran Grant of Ohio. The visitors will

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 • Matt Dorsey
Category rankings: Defensive ends

Category rankings: Defensive ends

We've selected the best prospects in each specific category for every position and ranked them. No. 1 overall prospect Jadeveon Clowney of Rock Hill (

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Four-star DE visits Iowa

Four-star DE visits Iowa

Four-star defensive end Anthony Zettel made his first official visit this weekend, which also marked his first trip ever to the state of Iowa. The 6-

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 • Blair Sanderson
Ask Mike: Tennessee losing ground

Ask Mike: Tennessee losing ground

Tennessee closed well last year , but so far this class is an average one at best for coach Derek Dooley and the Vols. They'll need to pull off a few

 • Mike Farrell
RECRUITING RAP: on Arnetts trip to USC  more

RECRUITING RAP: on Arnetts trip to USC more

EAST LANSING - SpartanMag.com's Matt Dorsey, Paul Konyndyk and Jim Comparoni discuss Michigan State's football recruiting picture.

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 • Paul Konyndyk
UM, MSU, PSU, Iowa in hunt for Zettel

UM, MSU, PSU, Iowa in hunt for Zettel

One of the top players on the Michigan State recruiting board is Anthony Zettel of Ogemaw Heights High school. The 6-foot-4, 255-pound lineman has jus

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 • Matt Dorsey
Season Over, Anthony Zettel considers visits

Season Over, Anthony Zettel considers visits

Ogemaw Heights and four-star lineman Anthony Zettel slid into the MHSAA playoffs with a 5-4 record, but dropped their first round game on Saturday to

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 • Josh Helmholdt
Ask Mike: Dont fret, Auburn fans

Ask Mike: Dont fret, Auburn fans

Auburn lost out on running back Demetrius Hart and trail for Mike Blakely, so the Tigers need to make a serious run at Tre Mason, according to Rivals.

 • Mike Farrell
Zettel working on Iowa visit

Zettel working on Iowa visit

Four-star defensive lineman Anthony Zettel has not had a chance to visit Iowa yet, but is working on scheduling a trip soon. The 6-foot-4, 254-pound

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 • Blair Sanderson
Anthony Zettel reacts to UM-MSU game

Anthony Zettel reacts to UM-MSU game

Lineman Anthony Zettel is one of the top remaining uncommitted prospects in the state of Michigan, and two of the top contenders for his services are

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 • Josh Helmholdt
Ask Mike: Miami needs Watkins

Ask Mike: Miami needs Watkins

Miami won't be signing a large class this season, but The U has its sights on some big names. Fort Myers (Fla.) South wide receiver Sammy Watkins need

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals 100 DL enjoys Spartan visit

Rivals 100 DL enjoys Spartan visit

This past weekend Michigan State was able to host numerous top prospects, including Rivals 100 and defensive lineman Anthony Zettel. The 6-foot-4, 255

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 • Matt Dorsey
Lions among Zettels leaders

Lions among Zettels leaders

West Branch (Mich.) Ogemaw Heights defensive lineman Anthony Zettel got off to a rocky start this season, suffering some torn ligaments in his foot wh

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 • Ryan Snyder
Anthony Zettel impressed with U-M win

Anthony Zettel impressed with U-M win

West Branch (Mich.) Ogemaw Heights lineman Anthony Zettel wanted to see how Michigan would perform this season before making a final evaluation of the

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 • Josh Helmholdt
Texas tops preseason look at recruiting rankings

Texas tops preseason look at recruiting rankings

As the college and high school football seasons approach, recruiting fans look forward to this time of year for an additional reason: team rankings. M

 • Mike Farrell
Zettel checks out Penn State

Zettel checks out Penn State

West Branch (Mich.) Ogemaw Heights two-way lineman Anthony Zettel is one of the top uncommitted recruits left in the Midwest, and he took another big

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 • Sean Fitz
Anthony Zettel planning more summer visits

Anthony Zettel planning more summer visits

West Branch (Mich.) Ogemaw Heights four-star lineman Anthony Zettel just completed a camp with his high school team and is about to enter his final of

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 • Josh Helmholdt
Border Battle: Ohio vs. Michigan

Border Battle: Ohio vs. Michigan

The Big Ten programs in the states of Ohio and Michigan rely heavily on home-grown talent for their success, and a look at the talent each state produ

 • Greg Ladky
Tracking top five lists: UC makes several

Tracking top five lists: UC makes several

In their first full recruiting cycle the UC football coaches have battled their way into the top 5 for ten elite prospects. BearcatReport analyzed th

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 • Andrew Force
BadgerSports names first-team All-Americans

BadgerSports names first-team All-Americans

Saturday was a big day at the BadgerSports Elite 7on7 National Championships in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Not only did the pool play for an immensely deep and

 • Barton Simmons
Anthony Zettel updates his decision timeframe

Anthony Zettel updates his decision timeframe

Rivals100 lineman Anthony Zettel already has plenty of offers to choose from, so the 6-4, 250-pound prospect is focusing on his team's development thi

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 • Josh Helmholdt
Schlachter, Zettel, Walderzak take podium at state final

Schlachter, Zettel, Walderzak take podium at state final

ZEELAND, Mich. - Michigan State recruiting targets Anthony Zettel, Jalen Schlachter, and Cole Walderzak made the podium at the Division 2 state track

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 • Greg Chrapek
Zettel looking to the summer

Zettel looking to the summer

Many thought that West Branch (Mich.) Ogemaw Heights two-way lineman Anthony Zettel would have made his choice by now, but the nation's No. 58 prospec

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 • Sean Fitz
The Starting Line: Defensive Line

The Starting Line: Defensive Line

In an effort to cast a wider net, Cincinnati recently offered Barron Dixon. They still might not have done enough to land an elite defensive lineman.

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 • Andrew Force
Anthony Zettel recaps BBQ at the Big House

Anthony Zettel recaps BBQ at the Big House

Michigan held their BBQ at the Big House recruiting event on Saturday and one of the notable non-commitments in attendance was West Branch (Mich.) Oge

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 • Josh Helmholdt
Anthony Zettel names his top six

Anthony Zettel names his top six

West Branch (Mich.) Ogemaw Heights' Anthony Zettel is one of the most heavily recruited linemen in the Midwest. The 6-4, 260-pound prospect never plan

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 • Josh Helmholdt
Michigan lineman one of the best

Michigan lineman one of the best

One of the best prospects in the state of Michigan and the Big Ten region is Anthony Zettel of Ogemaw Heights High School. The 6-foot-4, 255-pound rec

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 • Matt Dorsey
Michigan lineman talks Missouri offer

Michigan lineman talks Missouri offer

Missouri is focusing on both offensive and defensive line for its 2011 class, and one of its latest offers has the potential to play either side. <i>P

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 • Pete Scantlebury
Zettel reflects on ND junior day

Zettel reflects on ND junior day

Anthony Zettel didn't land a scholarship offer at Notre Dame's junior day but still left South Bend impressed with what he saw. The offensive lineman

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 • Jake Brown
Chippewas have some talented prospects in their backyard

Chippewas have some talented prospects in their backyard

The Central Michigan football program now has their 2010 recruiting class behind them and has shifted their focus to the 2011 class. While the area su

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 • Tyler Parsons
Zettel talks Michigan Junior Day

Zettel talks Michigan Junior Day

West Branch (Mich.) Ogemaw Heights offensive lineman Anthony Zettel has made more unofficial visits to Michigan than probably any other recruit in the

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 • Josh Helmholdt
Zettel plans Junior Day visit

Zettel plans Junior Day visit

Anthony Zettel isn't sure which side of the ball he will play on in college. But Notre Dame should get a look at this 6-foot-4, 255-pound lineman from

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 • Jake Brown
BadgerSports line camp OL analysis

BadgerSports line camp OL analysis

The first BadgerSports Elite Lineman Challenge, sponsored by New Level Athletics, was held last week at Rutgers University. Rivals.com National Recrui

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 • Barry Every
BadgerSports line camp top performers

BadgerSports line camp top performers

The BadgerSports Elite Lineman Challenge, presented by New Level Athletics, took place over the weekend in snowy New Jersey. While a few local prospec

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 • Mike Farrell
BadgerSports: First look at 2011 star linemen

BadgerSports: First look at 2011 star linemen

Rivals.com's Barry Every gives his initial impressions of some of the top linemen at the BadgerSports Elite Lineman Challenge.

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 • Barry Every
Elite linemen compete at BadgerSports event

Elite linemen compete at BadgerSports event

While the weather kept some away, the first day of the BadgerSports Elite Lineman Challenge presented by New Level Athletics rolled on with many big n

 • Mike Farrell
Prospects attend Lineman Challenge at Rutgers

Prospects attend Lineman Challenge at Rutgers

A little snow did not stop a large corps of the Northeast's top offensive and defensive linemen from gathering to battle in the trenches at the Rutger

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 • Sam Hellman
Zettel details his Michigan offer

Zettel details his Michigan offer

West Branch (Mich.) Ogemaw Heights junior offensive lineman Anthony Zettel grew up following Michigan football. He attended their summer camp in June

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 • Josh Helmholdt
Recruiting attention picking up for Zettel

Recruiting attention picking up for Zettel

West Branch (Mich.) Ogemaw Heights offensive guard Anthony Zettel lives in the northeast portion of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, but his case supports

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 • Josh Helmholdt
Zettel does not plan to miss one

Zettel does not plan to miss one

One of the breakout performers from Michigan's summer camp this past June was West Branch (Mich.) Ogemaw Heights offensive lineman Anthony Zettel. The

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 • Josh Helmholdt