Picked up a crystal ball prediction to Purdue.
https://247sports.com/PlayerInstitu...-Mona-Shores-205272/CurrentExpertPredictions/
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Jacob Wahlberg
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I keep hearing his name. Was he under the radar ? Some people are really high on him but I haven't read much detail about him.
Wahlberg has a great ability to flow down the line of scrimmage and feel the blocks and fill the hole. He also is about as sound of a tackler as I have seen on film for a LB Purdue is in on. Plays with great leverage and has great natural instincts at the LB position. He could easily see the field on special teams as a true freshman and gain needed experience for his sophomore year.
They recruited him early on and he committed to WMU in the spring.
So we can sign him and sign Bell? I thought I have seen on here that we had 1 scholarship to give, which was being held for Bell due to this 25 scholarship limit. Maybe someone else is transferring?
There is a difference between the signing limit and the number of open scholarships.
Either we have the ability to count a signing backwards or someone in the class got bumped.
If Wahlberg is a strong academic student, could roll him in to some type of academic honors program and get some financial aid. Not sure that is all legal but if the kid applied for academic scholarships and has qualified, he might take the opportunity to play at Purdue knowing he has some financial aid and the potential to get a full ride after 1-2 years.
Not saying that is what he should do and if he has the chance to get a full ride at WMU vs. a walkon at Purdue...he should do what he wants to do.
Really like his eyes. Guy does a great job recognizing the play and attacking. My only knock might be his speed. His 247 says he ran an official 4.65. That's great but I don't see the speed on his tape. Nonetheless, guy is sawed off and can lay the wood. Interested to see if they throw him at mike at Purdue.
Yeah - that was the thing I noticed when watching the film - not great speed. Big hitter when he gets there but will he get there in the B1G?
Well - the acceptance rate at iu is much higher than Purdue for a reason...
His tape shows him stringing out plays to the sideline for minimal gain. Shows he can play sideline to sideline and not just in the box.
I like how he gets off the initial block to make the tackle.
What I'm not clear on is his pass coverage skills. He might look good playing the run, but how does he look in space against TEs and crossing routes?
The reality is that you can't hold tuition flat and give out a pile of tuition discounting (fka academic scholarships), so I doubt this is a legitimate option, if permissible at all.
You (incorrectly) assume there is only one way schollies are funded.
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You can never have too many Jacobs!
You can never have too many Jacobs!
Obviously Brohm had 1 more scholarship to give out. he obviously wasn't interested in that offensive lineman. he also obviously wasn't interested in Cam Williams. he obviously saw something not many other coaches saw. While his rating is nice, he didn't have many great offers. Maybe that was the result of his early commitment. I guess I'd be more ecstatic if Brohm had flipped him from OSU, Mich or Alabama, or if his name was Weaver.
I guess I'm just getting spoiled by all the other elite athletes brohm is recruiting and bringing to Purdue. Wahlberg is probably one of the best linebackers to come to Purdue in the past 5 years, and we've had some good ones.
I guess I'm just getting spoiled by all the other elite athletes brohm is recruiting and bringing to Purdue. Wahlberg is probably one of the best linebackers to come to Purdue in the past 5 years, and we've had some good ones.
Offers from BC, Pitt, IU, Purdue, and Iowa State.
Looking on 24/7, he received offers from pitt, ISU, Boston College, minn, Syracuse, and IU. While he may not have generated interest from Alabama, he comes to Purdue with a lot of interest generated by some pretty good schools.
NAT, I posted this before seeing your post. I hate to say this, but I think we just shared the same thought. GASP !!!
NAT, I posted this before seeing your post. I hate to say this, but I think we just shared the same thought. GASP !!!
you shouldn't comment on what you don't read. Who knows? you could be enlightened. or want to blow yourself up. that's the problem when you block/ignore somebody. You never realize who the first person to originate an idea was. And then I have to be an ahole and remind you.
