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PSU Pod: Reviewing Penn State's offense thus far with Christian Hackenberg

PSU Pod: Reviewing Penn State's offense thus far with Christian Hackenberg

Locked On Nittany Lions Pod discusses if Penn State Football is running up the score intentionally.

 • Locked On Nittany Lions
A look at Penn State scholarship quarterbacks during the Rivals era

A look at Penn State scholarship quarterbacks during the Rivals era

NN takes a look at how recently signed QBJaxon Smolik stacks up with other Penn State quarterbacks of the Rivals era.

 • Richie O'Leary
Penn State Steadily Building Elite Depth, Talent Across Offensive Line

Penn State Steadily Building Elite Depth, Talent Across Offensive Line

Penn State is set to start five four-stars on the offensive line for the first time in the modern recruiting era.

 • Connor Krause
Grading how the Big Ten programs have developed QBs

Grading how the Big Ten programs have developed QBs

Dwayne Haskins is part of a long line of standout quarterbacks that started for Ohio State over the last decade.

 • Mike Farrell
NFL Draft: Which conference  produced most QBs over last 4 years?

NFL Draft: Which conference produced most QBs over last 4 years?

Patrick Mahomes led the Kansas City Chiefs to a Super Bowl title in February.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Ask Farrell: Who is the most surprising five-star QB miss?

Ask Farrell: Who is the most surprising five-star QB miss?

Five-star Kyle Allen was the No. 7 prospect in the 2014 Rivals100.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Self-Scouting: Evaluating recent Rivals five-star QB rankings

Self-Scouting: Evaluating recent Rivals five-star QB rankings

Did Rivals over-perform or under-perform with its five-star quarterback rankings from 2012-15?

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Ask Farrell: Why wasn't Jared Goff ranked higher as a recruit?

Ask Farrell: Why wasn't Jared Goff ranked higher as a recruit?

“Goff should have been ranked higher and I’m kicking myself we missed on him to an extent. I always liked his calm,

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
A Look into the Past: How have True Freshman QBs fared in the B1G?

A Look into the Past: How have True Freshman QBs fared in the B1G?

One of the biggest question marks heading into the 2018 season for the Rutgers Football team is at the QB position.

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 • Richie O'Leary
Checking up on the top five QBs in the 2013 class

Checking up on the top five QBs in the 2013 class

The top five QBs in the 2013 class largely failed to live up to their high rankings out of high school.

 • Rob Cassidy
Which positions have top 10 CFB teams recruited the best?

Which positions have top 10 CFB teams recruited the best?

Alabama has hit it big at running back; Penn State has been producing quality QBs

 • Adam Friedman
Big Ten spotlight: Teams that have produced most active NFL players

Big Ten spotlight: Teams that have produced most active NFL players

Ohio State leads the way in the Big Ten by producing 42 active NFL players, including Joey Bosa.

 • Mike Farrell
Ten breakout players for 2017

Ten breakout players for 2017

The 2017 college football season is upon us so it’s time to unveil our breakout players heading into the season.

 • Mike Farrell
QB Week: Highest-ranked QBs to ever sign with Big Ten teams

QB Week: Highest-ranked QBs to ever sign with Big Ten teams

Terrelle Pryor leads the way when looking at the highest-ranked QBs to ever sign with Big Ten programs.

 • Mike Farrell
QB Week: Big Ten programs that have had the most QB success

QB Week: Big Ten programs that have had the most QB success

Michigan State has had an impressive run of standout QBs, but another Big Ten program has had even more QB success.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Five programs with disappointing NFL Draft success

Five programs with disappointing NFL Draft success

Which power college programs struggle with NFL Draft success? You might be surprised to see the schools on this list.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Five-star QBs, two-stars cash in, Northwestern

Three-Point Stance: Five-star QBs, two-stars cash in, Northwestern

Mike Farrell looks at recent five-star QBs, former two-star prospects that have cashed in and Northwestern's big week.

 • Mike Farrell
The Five-Star Challenge Five-Year Team: Quarterbacks

The Five-Star Challenge Five-Year Team: Quarterbacks

Mike Farrell breaks down the top five quarterbacks to ever participate in the Five-Star Challenge

 • Mike Farrell and Mark Pszonak
Scandal, firing of Briles will devastate Baylor recruiting

Scandal, firing of Briles will devastate Baylor recruiting

The Baylor football program will take a major step backward in recruiting and, in turn, on the field, Mike Farrell says.

 • Mike Farrell
NFL Draft: Looking at the top 10 former five-stars selected

NFL Draft: Looking at the top 10 former five-stars selected

New Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell was one of several former five-stars to be selected in the 2016 NFL Draft.

 • Mark Pszonak and Mike Farrell
Take Two: FSU-NFL pipeline, Hackenberg, Sooners in Texas

Take Two: FSU-NFL pipeline, Hackenberg, Sooners in Texas

Take Two looks at hot topics such as the recruiting boost that back-to-back No. 1 NFL Draft picks would give FSU.

 • Adam Gorney
NFL Combine: Five players with questions still lingering

NFL Combine: Five players with questions still lingering

As Rivals.com’s NFL Scouting Combine coverage continues, we look at five players with many questions left to answer.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
NFL Draft Watch: Ten with most to prove

NFL Draft Watch: Ten with most to prove

Baylor's Shawn Oakman leads the list of the NFL Draft prospects still with the most to prove. Who else made the list of 10?

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Three-point stance: Dizzying QB stretch

Three-point stance: Dizzying QB stretch

Mike Farrell examines the QB landscape in high school football after a dizzying stretch that included five-star Jacob Eason.

 • Mike Farrell
Five-star Tracker: Quarterbacks

Five-star Tracker: Quarterbacks

There are six five-star QBs playing in college, including UCLA star Josh Rosen. Blake Angulo looks at the progress of each.

 • Blair Angulo
Three-point stance: Jimbo, Pitt and a five-star flip

Three-point stance: Jimbo, Pitt and a five-star flip

Florida State's Jimbo Fisher is one of the best coaches in the game, says Mike Farrell. Also: Pitt's roll and a five-star flip.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-point stance: Texas turnaround, Harbaugh

Three-point stance: Texas turnaround, Harbaugh

Charlie Strong's Texas program posted an impressive turnaround from the TCU debacle to its dominant win over rival Oklahoma.

 • Mike Farrell
NFL Draft watch: Quarterback

NFL Draft watch: Quarterback

Jared Goff is the top QB prospect for April's NFL draft. We discuss the other quarterbacks who will be high on NFL draft boards.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Notre Dames big statement

Three-Point Stance: Notre Dames big statement

Brian Kelly's Fighting Irish picked a perfect time to flex its muscles and Penn State picked a horrible time for a no-show.

 • Mike Farrell
5-star QBs, state by state

5-star QBs, state by state

Gunner Kiel is one of three five-star QBs from Indiana. Adam Gorney breaks down the five-star QBs in the Rivals era by state.

 • Adam Gorney
Farrell 50 Countdown: Nos. 41-45

Farrell 50 Countdown: Nos. 41-45

Rivals.com's Mike Farrell counts down his top 50 college players in 2015. Today's list includes Baylor's Corey Coleman.

 • Mark Pszonak and Mike Farrell
Five-Star Challenge: Stars of 2012

Five-Star Challenge: Stars of 2012

Quin Blanding was among the future stars at the first <i>Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge Presented by Under Armour</i>.

 • Mark Pszonak and Mike Farrell
Five-Star Challenge preview: Quarterbacks

Five-Star Challenge preview: Quarterbacks

Penn State commit Brandon Wimbush will be among the QBs at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge. Mike Farrell analyzes the group.

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 • Mike Farrell
Class of 2013 five-star tracker

Class of 2013 five-star tracker

The coach who takes over at USC will have plenty of former 5-stars to work with, including freshman starter Su'a Cravens.

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 • Dallas Jackson
Class of 2013 five-star tracker

Class of 2013 five-star tracker

The 2013 class of cornerbacks made an impression in high school, and the 5-stars are doing it again at the college level.

 • Dallas Jackson
Ranking the all-time five-stars: Virginia

Ranking the all-time five-stars: Virginia

Percy Harvin is easily the best prospect out of Virginia since 2002, but the state has several other 5-star success stories.

 • Dallas Jackson
Big Ten: Newcomers who could make impact

Big Ten: Newcomers who could make impact

Danny Etling is competing to be the starting QB at Purdue, making him one of our potential impact newcomers in the Big Ten.

 • Rob Cassidy
Class of 2013 set to enroll

Class of 2013 set to enroll

It's a big weekend for Penn State's recruiting Class of 2013. With five early enrollees already on the team, the rest of the class -- 11 members -- w

 • Ryan Snyder
OConnor joins Nittany Lions

OConnor joins Nittany Lions

The Penn State coaching staff added another four-star commitment on Saturday, this time from Rivals250 quarterback Michael O'Connor. Learn more, right

 • Ryan Snyder
Hartman follows instinct to Penn State

Hartman follows instinct to Penn State

Penn State Class of 2013 commitment Tanner Hartman confronted a tough choice in his recruitment, picking the Nittany Lions over a previous verbal comm

 • Tim Owen
Thorson recaps PSU visit

Thorson recaps PSU visit

Rivals250 QB Clayton Thorson made his second trip east to Penn State earlier this week. Learn more on that visit, right here!

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 • Ryan Snyder
Virginia prospects rising to top of rankings

Virginia prospects rising to top of rankings

Virginia boasts top prospect Da'Shawn Hand and five others in the class of 2014 Rivals100. Can in-state schools take advantage?

 • Dallas Jackson
PSU adds assistant recruiting coordinator

PSU adds assistant recruiting coordinator

Bill O'Brien has made a push for additional improvements and personnel to assist within the football program, and he made a new recruiting personnel h

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 • Tim Owen
Signing Days winners and losers

Signing Days winners and losers

You'd feel like a winner, too, if you landed Montravius Adams on signing day. Who were the winners and losers on Wednesday?

 • Dallas Jackson
National Signing Day: Top story lines

National Signing Day: Top story lines

Eddie Vanderdoes could bring joy to UCLA on National Signing Day. Our analysts have all the stories to watch around the country.

 • Rivals.com
 Ups, downs of final 2013 positional rankings

Ups, downs of final 2013 positional rankings

Derrick Henry burst into Rivals.com's RB rankings. But who were the biggest movers at the other positions?

 • Rivals.com
Commonwealth Football Report 5

Commonwealth Football Report 5

The final Rivals100 and Rivals250 rankings have been released and this edition of the Commonwealth Football Report examines the Class of 2013 Virginia

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 • Rod Johnson
Final rankings bring nine new five-stars

Final rankings bring nine new five-stars

Of the new five-stars, only one of them made the jump from three-star status. Get the scoop on Chris Jones and much more inside.

 • Rivals.com
Under Armour Game awards

Under Armour Game awards

Alabama commit Grant Hill took home the Best Blocker Award from the Under Armour Game. Who else earned the hardware?

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 • Woody Wommack & Kynon Codrington
Under Armour: Top story lines

Under Armour: Top story lines

Robert Nkemdiche looks serious about keeping his No. 1 ranking. He's one of the stories to watch in the Under Armour game.

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 • Woody Wommack & Kynon Codrington
Under Armour Day Two: Commits continue to impress

Under Armour Day Two: Commits continue to impress

Orlando, Fla. - Day two of the Under Armour All American game practices brought more story-lines and more solid performances from Gator commits. Sever

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 • Robert Lopez
UA: Tuesday Team Highlight top performers

UA: Tuesday Team Highlight top performers

Four-star WR Robert Foster has been one of the top offensive players at Under Armour Team Highlight practice. Who's with him?

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 • Woody Wommack & Kynon Codrington
Under Armour: Monday Highlight top performers

Under Armour: Monday Highlight top performers

Robert Nkemdiche looked the part of the nation's top recruit on the first day of practice for the Under Armour Game.

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 • Woody Wommack & Kynon Codrington
Under Armour Notebook: Gators standout

Under Armour Notebook: Gators standout

Orlando, Fla. - With the first day of practice in the books, Inside the Gators takes a look at how some of Florida's commits and targets performed dur

 • Robert Lopez
Boyd unsure if hell announce at Army Bowl

Boyd unsure if hell announce at Army Bowl

Will he or won't he? Tyler Boyd will keep everyone guessing until Saturday at the Army Bowl.

 • Adam Friedman
Ten things to watch at the Under Armour game

Ten things to watch at the Under Armour game

Can Robert Nkemdiche hold his own against Carl Lawson? That's one of the questions from the Under Armour All-America Game.

 • Woody Wommack
Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Optimism for OBrien

Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Optimism for OBrien

How is Penn State coach Bill O'Brien faring on the recruiting trail? Get that answer and more in the Mid-Atlantic mailbag.

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 • Adam Friedman
Around the Mid-Atlantic: Faceoff for UVa, UNC

Around the Mid-Atlantic: Faceoff for UVa, UNC

Brad Henson's surreptitious flip to UNC left Virginia stunned. What do the Cavs do now? Check Around the Mid-Atlantic.

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 • Adam Friedman
Mind of Mike: Maize and blue for Green

Mind of Mike: Maize and blue for Green

Where will five-star running back Derrick Green end up? That's one of the myriad topics swirling around the Mind of Mike.

 • Mike Farrell
Is Hackenberg worth the hype

Is Hackenberg worth the hype

Christian Hackenberg needs no introduction. The four-star quarterback at Fork Union is rated No. 3 at his position in the country by Rivals.com - is h

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Big weekend on tap for PSU

Big weekend on tap for PSU

Penn State will host four of its top uncommitted prospects, as well as eight verbal commitments this weekend. Learn who is making the trip, right here

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 • Ryan Snyder
Rivals Spotlight: Christian Hackenberg senior highlights

Rivals Spotlight: Christian Hackenberg senior highlights

http://rivals.yahoo.com/video/recruiting-football/Rivals-Spotlight-Christian-Hackenberg-1110777

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 • Steven Willis
In Virginia, 2013 class depth prevails

In Virginia, 2013 class depth prevails

Jonathan Allen leads a strong group from Virginia in the class of 2013. But could the class of 2014 turn out even better?

 • Adam Friedman
Virginiapreps Private All-State Offense

Virginiapreps Private All-State Offense

Liberty Christian lineman and Virginia Tech recruit Braxton Pfaff headlines the Virginiapreps Private All-State Offense. Check inside to see all the s

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 • Will Garlick
Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Realignment ramifications

Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Realignment ramifications

Will Auburn commit Tashawn Bower switch to Rutgers? Find out in the Mid-Atlantic mailbag.

 • Adam Friedman
BWI Recruiting Roundup

BWI Recruiting Roundup

Blue White Illustrated recruiting analyst Ryan Snyder checks in with some of the top 2013 and 2014 prospects. Learn who the staff has been watching cl

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 • Ryan Snyder
Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Big pain for MD

Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Big pain for MD

With injuries derailing Maryland's season, are the Terps still contenders for players such as four-star LB Yannick Ngakoue?

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 • Adam Friedman
Army Bowl marks key milestone for Burns

Army Bowl marks key milestone for Burns

Four-star Stanford QB commit Ryan Burns is following the path of former U.S. Army All-American Andrew Luck.

 • Adam Friedman
Breneman talks PSU recruiting

Breneman talks PSU recruiting

Penn State verbal commit Adam Breneman wants Nittany Lion fans to know that there was plenty of positives to take away from Saturday's game. Read more

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 • Ryan Snyder
Rivals Video Spotlight: Christian Hackenberg senior highlights

Rivals Video Spotlight: Christian Hackenberg senior highlights

http://rivals.yahoo.com/video/recruiting-football/Rivals-Spotlight-Christian-Hackenberg-1108975

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 • Steven Willis
Fork Union defeats St Christopher

Fork Union defeats St Christopher

Virginia recruit <strong>Malcolm Cook</strong> returned an interception 96 yards for a touchdown and Fork Union forced five second half turnovers to w

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 • Will Garlick
Phil Groszs evaluation of Big Ten recruiting

Phil Groszs evaluation of Big Ten recruiting

BWI publisher Phil Grosz breaks down the latest in Big Ten recruiting. Find out where each team ranks, right here!

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 • Ryan Snyder
Hackenberg focused on PSU

Hackenberg focused on PSU

Fork Union QB and Penn State verbal commit Christian Hackenberg has been watching the Nittany Lion offense closely this fall. Learn more on what he th

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 • Ryan Snyder
Solomon may have quickest impact of top QBs

Solomon may have quickest impact of top QBs

Of all the class of 2013 QBs, perhaps no one is in a better spot to play as a freshman than Arizona pledge Anu Solomon.

 • Dallas Jackson
Prospect Watch  Privates

Prospect Watch Privates

Penn State recruit <strong>Christian Hackenberg</strong> led Fork Union on three scoring drives in the second half. He is one of the Prospects profile

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 • Will Garlick
Around the Mid-Atlantic: Fighting for Fisher

Around the Mid-Atlantic: Fighting for Fisher

Virginia Tech commit Holland Fisher officially visited Alabama over the weekend. Should Hokie fans be worried?

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 • Mike Farrell
Mind of Mike: New guy on top

Mind of Mike: New guy on top

Can five-star QB Max Browne challenge for the coveted class of 2013 No. 1 overall ranking? Find out Inside the Mind of Mike.

 • Mike Farrell
Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Teams need a Hand

Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Teams need a Hand

Virginia Tech appears to be leading for 2014 star Da'Shawn Hand but the Hokies have plenty of company.

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 • Mike Farrell
Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Backing it up

Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Backing it up

Does Doug Randolph's addition give Notre Dame a linebacker corps the envy of college football?

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 • Mike Farrell
Roundtable: Whose pledge wont stick

Roundtable: Whose pledge wont stick

Will Christian Hackenberg's commitment to Penn State stick? Find out in the weekly roundtable of recruiting topics.

 • Rivals.com
Around the Mid-Atlantic: Heels, Pack head to head

Around the Mid-Atlantic: Heels, Pack head to head

WR Johnathan Alston is the subject of a rare head-to-head battle between UNC and N.C. State. Get the scoop on that and more from Around the Mid-Atlant

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 • Mike Farrell
Breneman hits the road

Breneman hits the road

Adam Breneman will be headed down I-81 this weekend to watch Penn State play Virginia. Learn more on who he's meeting up with and where he believes Ch

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 • Ryan Snyder
Around the Mid-Atlantic: Blanding to follow

Around the Mid-Atlantic: Blanding to follow

Quin Blanding's next stop is part of this week's tour of the Mid-Atlantic region. Mike Farrell has a full breakdown.

 • Mike Farrell
Breneman excited for Saturday

Breneman excited for Saturday

Camp Hill, Pa. native Adam Breneman is just one of a handful of verbal commitments that plan to be in State College on Saturday. Read more on his plan

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 • Ryan Snyder
Ups, downs of August positional rankings

Ups, downs of August positional rankings

Dual-threat QB Asiantii Woulard made a run at the top spot at his position, and he wasn't the only one. Get a complete look as we reveal our latest po

 • Woody Wommack
Rivals100: Making big moves

Rivals100: Making big moves

LSU commit Tre'Davious White made a huge jump into the new Rivals100 rankings and is now within five-star striking distance. Rivals.com looks at the b

 • Rivals.com
Going round the table on rankings

Going round the table on rankings

Is stud TE O.J. Howard the most rare prospect at his position? Rivals.com analysts tackle that question and more in their rankings roundtable.

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 • Rivals.com
Post-summer camp questions: Nos. 8-7

Post-summer camp questions: Nos. 8-7

Tyrone Swoopes is one of two five-star quarterbacks in the class of 2013. Will that still be the case next month?

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 • Rivals.com
Summer Standouts: Reviewing the QBs

Summer Standouts: Reviewing the QBs

Asiantii Woulard was a revelation this summer. Rivals.com analysts break down Woulard and other top QBs of the summer-camp season.

 • Rivals.com
Billievers

Billievers

Six of Penn State's top recruits for the Class of 2013, including TE Adam Breneman and QB Christian Hackenberg, are standing by their commitment to Pe

 • Tim Owen
Issah to visit in near future

Issah to visit in near future

Harrisburg (Pa.) Central Dauphin linebacker Zayd Issah had his first conversation with the Nittany Lion coaching staff recently. Learn more, right her

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 • Ryan Snyder
Elite 11: Big Ten has best crop of QBs

Elite 11: Big Ten has best crop of QBs

Penn State commit Christian Hackenberg helped the Big Ten get the nod for having the best crop of future QBs at the Elite 11. Adam Gorney breaks down

 • Adam Gorney
Big visits coming on Saturday

Big visits coming on Saturday

After taking a big hit from the NCAA, Adam Breneman, Christian Hackenberg and the rest of the Class of 2013 has a lot of questions to be answered. Tha

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 • Ryan Snyder
Elite 11: Stock up, stock down

Elite 11: Stock up, stock down

Asiantii Woulard is one of five quarterbacks who really boosted their stock at this year's Elite 11, while five others saw their stock drop.

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 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
The Farrellys: Best and worst of the Elite 11

The Farrellys: Best and worst of the Elite 11

Shane Morris was on the receiving end of a Farrelly for his play at the Elite 11.

 • Mike Farrell
Ranking the elite: QBs from 1-25

Ranking the elite: QBs from 1-25

Of all the elite QBs at the Elite 11, no one was a bigger surprise than Asiantii Woulard. Mike Farrell and the Rivals team rank the QBs at the event.

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 • Rivals.com
Sickels and Mahon to stay

Sickels and Mahon to stay

After a tough day, Bill O'Brien and his staff received some good news this afternoon when four-star OL Brendan Mahon and DE Garrett Sickels reassured

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 • Ryan Snyder
Not death penalty, but PSU dealt damaging blow

Not death penalty, but PSU dealt damaging blow

Bill O'Brien faces quite a hurdle before he even coaches a game in Happy Valley. Steve Megargee looks at the consequences of the NCAA's sanctions agai

 • Steve Megargee
Elite 11: Hackenberg tops Sundays best

Elite 11: Hackenberg tops Sundays best

With questions swirling about his Penn State commitment, Christian Hackenberg blocked it all out and leads our top performers from Sunday at the Elite

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 • Mike Farrell
Elite 11: QBs whove impressed so far

Elite 11: QBs whove impressed so far

Unheralded Asiantii Woulard has been among the top QBs at the Elite 11. Rivals.com ranks the top 11 headed into the final day of the event.

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 • Rivals.com