LJ and the Illini

Ok, all of you already know this, but Larry Johnson, Sr. is entertaining Illinois' courtship of him for defensive line coach/recruiter. You also know this: That would mean doom for Penn State. LJS is one of the most valuable coaches on Penn State's staff, along with Ron Vanderlinden (linebackers coach). But LJS has a knack for bringing in the recruits. Remember when LJS single-handedly raped the state of Maryland in 2006? Grabbing guys like JB Walton, AJ Wallace, Bani Gbadyu, Navorro Bowman and Aaron Maybin. Yup, you read that right. If it weren't for LJS, they wouldn't be playing for Penn State. But let's not forget what LJS did in 2004...

David Jones, Patriot News:

"[LJS] was point man on probably the single most important recruit of the new millennium for the Lions -- senior WR Derrick Williams. The recruitment of Williams opened up a vein for PSU that included first-team All-America DE Aaron Maybin.

Johnson, a defensive line coach, is thought to be paid in the $200K range at PSU. But [Illinois DC] Locksley earned $500K in his final year as a coordinator at Illinois."

Dammit, Penn State, pay the man more money. I really, really, REALLY hope Joe and the athletic department get their heads out of their asses in a big hurry. LJS needs to be locked up. Name Tom Bradley the next head man, and give the defense to LJS, bump his salary to half-a-mill and he's here to stay.

Don't be stupid on this one.