JoePa impresses Jersey RB
Legendary Penn State coach Joe Paterno visiting is big for any high school player. For Westville (N.J.) Deptford Township's Dajuane Collins it was huge when Paterno stopped by Tuesday night and like seeing a member of the family at the same time.
"Coach Paterno came by about an hour ago, which is great to meet a super coach like that," Collins said Tuesday night. "We talked a lot about all my cousins who have played there. He was great to visit with."
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Collins's has several cousins who have played at Penn State, including former standout linebacker Andre Collins.
Dajuane will be visiting another Big Ten school this week when he take an official visit to Minnesota.
"I'm looking forward to it," said the 5-foot-11, 187 pound running back/safety. "I haven't been on the campus before so it will be good to see what they people are like and if I fit in there. I don't have a leader right now. I'm setting up some more visits."
Collins finished the season with 213 yards on 18 carries and three touchdowns in a 28-21 win over Moorestown for the Group 3 championship.
Collins said Boston College is no longer on his list, a school he was set to visit this past weekend. Instead, he visited Toledo Dec. 10.
"I liked it, because it reminded me of here the way everyone was very friendly and I fit in," Collins said.
He will likely take an official visit to Penn State in January and could also trip to Purdue.