Posted: Tuesday, February 3, 2009, 2:25 PM | 10 comments |
 

Devlin officially to Delaware
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Former Penn State quarterback Pat Devlin will officially be announced as one of Delaware's incoming recruits tomorrow, according to Delaware team sources.

Over a month ago, it was reported here that Devlin was headed to the Blue Hens. But the Downingtown native had not publicly stated so nor had the team confirmed his commitment. Delaware could not comment until Devlin signed a binding letter. He has done so and will start class next week. He will be able to participate in spring practice and will compete for the quarterback position in the fall.

Actually, Devlin is already living on campus and has participated in team meetings for a few weeks, according to a source close to Devlin. Delaware cannot set up an interview with Devlin because of NCAA rules, but he may be willing to talk tomorrow. I'm not sure if he would be willing to talk about his decision to leave Penn State in early December.

Devlin was the backup to Lions quarterback Daryll Clark during the season after a close competition for the position before the season. He was not happy in the No. 2 role, and with Clark back for another season Devlin was looking at another year on the bench.

He came to Penn State a ballyhooed recruit out of Downingtown East. He set the Pennsylvania scholastic record for passing yards and was a Parade all-American. But he was redshirted as a freshman, hardly played as a sophomore and watched as Clark led Penn State to a Big Ten title as a junior.

 
Posted by Jeff McLane @ 2:25 PM  Permalink | 10 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:30 PM, 02/03/2009
    Delawere has trimesters, so Devlin likely did not need to enroll until spring classes began in Feb. I wish him luck. He has the makings of great QB. The Delaware coach grabbed a QB from Georgia Tech when he won the I-AA title a few years ago and lost in the championship with Joe Flacco from Pitt. So bringing in a former Division I player for QB is nothing new for Coach K.C. Keller.
    — 76er
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:54 PM, 02/03/2009
    Good move, Delaware is now on NFL scouts radar since they produced Joe Flacco. Hopefully he'll have a chance to start from Day 1.
    — GHOSTPHAYCE
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:15 PM, 02/03/2009
    Pat is an excellent quarterback. But he's now squandered two D-1 opportunities (Miami and Penn State) and has now pinned his hopes on being a Joe Flacco clone. He seems to be in desperate need of some sound advice.
    — Kingsalami
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:16 PM, 02/03/2009
    Good for Pat. I think Penn State will regret letting him get away.
    — CrotchetyOldMan
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:34 PM, 02/03/2009
    Devlin doesnt have the mental abilities to be a top flight QB
    — BHite15
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:24 AM, 02/04/2009
    too much of a mama's boy
    — give me liberty or death
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 5:12 AM, 02/04/2009
    I haven't seen any complaining in the media from them. The kid and the family handled this the right way. I hope they stay classy.
    — rjhpsu85
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:09 AM, 02/04/2009
    where to next when blue hens don't kiss his backside like his folks expect?
    — DONDEN31


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About Joe Juliano
Joe Juliano has been a staff writer for The Inquirer for 20 years, covering college sports, golf and the Penn Relays.

This season is Joe's fourth season on the paper's Penn State beat. He previously covered the Nittany Lions for United Press International from 1976 to 1984.

Joe McIntyre is a senior at Penn State majoring in journalism. He covered the Penn State football beat in 2011 for the Daily Collegian. Follow him on Twitter here @JoeMcIntyre5.
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