For the right Price, I'll throw in some Farrell, no charge

First off, I'm not going to make some cheesy joke about how Mike Farrell has the same name as the M*A*S*H* star. I love that show, but I won't even go this far. Everyone else has already posted the photos, so it's very old by now. OK, so now to where Penn State stands.

I was pleasantly surprised to hear that AJ Price committed to Penn State last weekend. I know, he's no Vidal Hazleton or Deion Walker, but he's tall and fast. What more does Penn State want right now? And who cares that he is only rated two stars; Deon Butler wasn't even rated coming out of high school. He was a defensive back who got a "preferred walk-on" invitation. So, don't take too much stock in those rankings. Price should add some depth for the next few years at that postition. On the super-plus side of this, Price said he's totally cool with redshirting this season. Great! I love a guy that cares more about the team than himself. I think that's a smart move on his part. Unless Penn State wide receivers start dropping like Rich Rodriguez's credibility, Price won't play in 2008.

Yes, I absolutely had to throw that Rich Rod quip in there. It was too easy to pass up.

On the Farrell side of it all, it's another case of fans giving the old, "well, he's not a gread commit, but I guess he'll be an OK backup." What's Penn State's fan base complained about more than anything for the last eight seasons? The offensive line; more specifically, the lack of size on the offensive front five. We all know Joe Paterno likes to use quick, smart linemen, and if they're big, even better. But now, Penn State could have the largest front five in a long time. That's not just the starters, but from top to bottom, it could be a very formitable group. Farrell has an excellent chance to someday crack the two-deep. How soon is up to him. He's off to a good start already, as he's coming to University Park at a Paterno-friendly 6'5" 285 lbs.

Don't expect much from me on the Tyrelle Pryor front. That's a rediculous situation, and I can only see trouble for the schools in the mix. At least, it's good for entertainment.

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Farrell picks Penn State

Looks like Penn State's 2008 recruiting class is filling up quick. Not much room left. This one is actually a nice pickup.

Penn State Lands Another
Sean Fitz
BlueWhiteIllustrated.com Recruiting Analyst

Pittsburgh (Pa.) Shady Side Academy offensive lineman Mike Farrell took a final official visit this past weekend, but it wasn't enough to sway him from his first choice. The 6-foot-6, 280-pound two-star prospect picked in-state Penn State over Miami (Ohio) on Monday evening.

Farrell becomes the 14th member of the Penn State class of 2008.
"I committed to Penn State last night," said Farrell. "I really wanted to see Miami of Ohio before I made the decision, and I told the Penn State coaches that after I visited in December. I took the visit, I really liked it, and it was a really hard decision, but I just had to get down to business and find what was best for me, and that was Penn State."

Farrell was recruited by the Nittany Lions by defensive coordinator Tom Bradley, whom he broke the news to last night.

"I talked to Coach Bradley on the phone last night," he said. "I called Miami and let them know this morning. He said that he was excited. They're going to redshirt me and get me bigger in the weight room. I'll start up in July when summer session starts."

He becomes the 14th member of the Penn State class of 2008, and the second player to verbally commit to the Nittany Lions this week. A.J. Price gave his oral pledge on Sunday.

Farrell noted that being from the Keystone State was a big reason that he chose the Nittany Lions. He grew up a Penn State fan.

"I really just think, being from Pennsylvania was part of it," he said. "Being closer, and having the opportunity to play in the Big Ten for Penn State."

Farrell was a PIAA Class AA first team all state selection in 2007, as he helped lead the Indians to a 9-2 record before being bounced by Terrelle Pryor and Jeannette in the WPIAL playoffs. He was also named second team all-state by the Pennsylvania Football News.

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