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I count two. Which my non-PSU degree prepared me to do.

As someone else mentioned in the Mlive comments section, perhaps he's staying put because of the big ass Penn State logo he has on his arm

Your kidding right? For the next few years the first thing that comes to mind for anyone who looks at a resume with psu on it is going to be this scandle.

Such a bad idea. He's being guilted into it now, but he won't realize for another year or two how little exposure he's going to get, and how his potential is going to be squashed.

Wasn't sure what was going to happen at Penn State. I suppose it could go two ways - rats fleeing a sinking ship, or the players galvanize with an "us versus them" mentality. I suppose the latter is playing out.

Still a little baffling. After all that transpired - the lies, the cover-up, freaking kids getting raped. Then the players find out they'll never play in a bowl game the rest of their college career. What are they going to play for? No Rose Bowl. No B1G Championship. Nothing. They're playing for nothing.

Yet these players are going to stick it out. They're showing their loyalty to a school that covered up child molestation. I am a little surprised by their loyalty to that program.

heard rumblings his statement may have been premature

This.

"Not up to date on twitter rumors so this is what I know---Silas Redd and fam will visit USC. Family wants all info. bro, dad, silas 2 visit," Cowherd tweeted Thursday night.

Reports mixed throughout the evening on whether or not Redd had committed to USC after meeting with head coach Lane Kiffin Thursday morning, but rumors of Redd committing were quickly shot down by his father.

"According to Silas Sr., "The report that Silas is gone is misinformation!" tweeted Blue-White Illustrated's Nate Bauer, confirming that Redd had not yet committed to the Trojans.

Nowicki Visiting Arizona State

After the Arizona Republic reported Tuesday that Penn State junior right tackle Ryan Nowicki was exploring transfer options, the Republic's Doug Haller reported Thursday night that Nowicki will visit Arizona State on Monday.

Nowicki was rumored to be looking at Illinois and Washington earlier this week, but a return to Arizona State- and his home state of Arizona- doesn't seem to be out of the realm of possibility for the 6-foot-5, 280 pound tackle.

Penn State Football: News and notes from a busy Friday in Penn State football
Published: Friday, July 27, 2012, 5:56 PM
By GREG PICKEL, The Patriot-News

"Khairi Fortt is flying today to visit University of California. His father Guy said Khairi has offers from about 12 schools..." tweeted Dave Ruden of the Stamford Advocate.

Florida State made the final five for Nittany Lion tight-end Kevin Haplea when the New Jersey native ultimately picked Penn State in 2009, but now it appears Haplea is considering the Seminoles again, according to a tweet from Blue-White Illustrated's Ryan Snyder.

"Penn State TE Kevin Haplea is currently visiting Florida State," Snyder tweeted Friday morning. Tomahawk Nation, a Florida State blog, later confirmed the report.

The Observer-Reporter reported Friday evening that Penn State linebacker Mike Hull is visiting Pittsburgh's campus.

yep: they're circling the wagons out there and it's a kumbaya moment for now, but down the road these guys will regret staying IMO.

Just hours after running back Silas Redd announced his intentions to transfer from the Penn State football program to USC, junior tight-end Kevin Haplea also had his name removed from Penn State's online roster, signaling his intention to transfer, as well.

Haplea was listed second on the post-spring depth chart at the "F" tight-end behind red-shirt freshman Kyle Carter. In 2011, Haplea recorded just three catches for 21 yards and a touchdown. The New Jersey native reportedly visited Florida State last week, though it is unclear if Haplea will transfer into the Seminoles program.