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Topic: Akron Wideut transfers to Penn State

Topic: Akron Wideut transfers to Penn State

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OUbobcat9092
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Akron Wideut transfers to Penn State

Posted: 8/17/2012 4:43:13 PM

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8278449/excited-akron-zips-receiver-jared-fagnano-transfers-penn-state-nittany-lions

In a unique reversal, Akron Zips wideout Jared Fagnano recently transferred to Penn State -- largely because of the NCAA's sanctions against the school.

While nine players have decided to leave the Nittany Lions in the face of a postseason ban and fewer scholarships, Fagnano saw an opportunity.

For about a week, the redshirt freshman talked with his parents and brother -- Penn State safety Jake Fagnano -- about a transfer.

"With all those guys leaving, it opened up spots and gave me an opportunity," said Jared Fagnano, who lives in Williamsport, Pa. "And I've just always wanted to play football there."

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RE: Akron Wideut transfers to Penn State

Posted: 8/17/2012 4:59:55 PM

OUbobcat9092 wrote:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8278449/ex...

In a unique reversal, Akron Zips wideout Jared Fagnano recently transferred to Penn State -- largely because of the NCAA's sanctions against the school.
While nine players have decided to leave the Nittany Lions in the face of a postseason ban and fewer scholarships, Fagnano saw an opportunity.

For about a week, the redshirt freshman talked with his parents and brother -- Penn State safety Jake Fagnano -- about a transfer.
"With all those guys leaving, it opened up spots and gave me an opportunity," said Jared Fagnano, who lives in Williamsport, Pa. "And I've just always wanted to play football there."

Oh Akron!! Ur too much!!!

C Money
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RE: Akron Wideut transfers to Penn State

Posted: 8/17/2012 5:00:19 PM

It's not like he had a chance at post-season play at Kron anyway....

/ZING!

Alan Swank
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RE: Akron Wideut transfers to Penn State

Posted: 8/17/2012 8:35:42 PM

C Money wrote:

It's not like he had a chance at post-season play at Kron anyway....

/ZING!

Did I miss something? Does college football now have a post season playoff?

stub
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RE: Akron Wideut transfers to Penn State

Posted: 8/18/2012 11:56:26 AM

And Penn St wideout Devon Smith transfers to Marshall. As a soph, he caught 27 passes for 363 yards. Also 2nd in Big 10+1 in punt returns.

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RE: Akron Wideut transfers to Penn State

Posted: 8/18/2012 12:15:39 PM

Alan Swank wrote:

C Money wrote:

It's not like he had a chance at post-season play at Kron anyway....

/ZING!

Did I miss something? Does college football now have a post season playoff?

You missed the fact that bowls are often considered post season.

Alan Swank
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RE: Akron Wideut transfers to Penn State

Posted: 8/18/2012 3:39:37 PM

Lord Wellington Fisherburn wrote:

Alan Swank wrote:

C Money wrote:

It's not like he had a chance at post-season play at Kron anyway....

/ZING!

Did I miss something? Does college football now have a post season playoff?

You missed the fact that bowls are often considered post season.

This is post season. The bowls are more along the lines of tourism events and I truly enjoyed the one in Mobile.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playoffs

Last Edited: 8/18/2012 3:40:28 PM by Alan Swank

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RE: Akron Wideut transfers to Penn State

Posted: 8/18/2012 4:25:51 PM

Alan Swank wrote:

Lord Wellington Fisherburn wrote:

Alan Swank wrote:

C Money wrote:

It's not like he had a chance at post-season play at Kron anyway....

/ZING!

Did I miss something? Does college football now have a post season playoff?

You missed the fact that bowls are often considered post season.

This is post season. The bowls are more along the lines of tourism events and I truly enjoyed the one in Mobile.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playoffs

No, conference championship games and bowl games are considered post-season in college football.

C Money
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RE: Akron Wideut transfers to Penn State

Posted: 8/18/2012 4:29:43 PM

Guys, let's not let semantics get in the way of an Akron joke.

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RE: Akron Wideut transfers to Penn State

Posted: 8/18/2012 7:06:09 PM

Alan Swank wrote:

Lord Wellington Fisherburn wrote:

Alan Swank wrote:

C Money wrote:

It's not like he had a chance at post-season play at Kron anyway....

/ZING!

Did I miss something? Does college football now have a post season playoff?

You missed the fact that bowls are often considered post season.

This is post season. The bowls are more along the lines of tourism events and I truly enjoyed the one in Mobile.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playoffs

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RE: Akron Wideut transfers to Penn State

Posted: 8/18/2012 8:04:31 PM

the PSU message boards are interesting on this subject. They are all excited a transfer is arriving from" Akron". Nobody though has asked is he transferring because he was encouraged by the new coaching staff to do so.

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RE: Akron Wideut transfers to Penn State

Posted: 8/18/2012 9:38:44 PM

C Money wrote:

Guys, let's not let semantics get in the way of an Akron joke.

"Akron joke" is a redundancy.

Not only does he get a chance to play for a better program, but also gets a better school name on the diploma (at least among academic circles). More power to him.

We will get by.
We will get by.
We will get by.
We will survive.

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RE: Akron Wideut transfers to Penn State

Posted: 8/18/2012 9:39:58 PM

Dude was a walk-on who wasn't even invited to their preseason camp.

If he gets a scholarship, they're in some real dire straits.

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