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Devlin to Delaware
As expected, former Penn State quarterback Pat Devlin committed to Delaware, a source close to Devlin told The Inquirer today. Devlin, along with his parents, Mark and Connie, visited the Newark campus this weekend and gave coach K.C. Keeler his pledge upon the conclusion of the visit. Devlin, a former high school all-American at Downingtown East, transferred out of the Penn State two weeks ago after a season as the backup to Daryll Clark.
Because he's transferring to a Division I-AA school, Devlin will have two years of eligibility as opposed to just one had he moved to a Division I-A program. The sophomore is expected to be enrolled at Delaware by Jan. 5 and early enough to participate in spring practice. Check tomorrow's newspaper for more.
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It's time to move past Devlin. Clark is going to show us what he's got in the Rose Bowl. Worst case scenario he learns from it for next year. Kevin Newsome is now the future, this kid is going to be a college star.— fiveforone- Its too bad Devlin couldn't make it for the Rose Bowl at least. He got a raw deal at the Iowa game after stepping in and leading the game winning drive at Iowa. Good luck Pat. You'll always be a Nittany Lion.— PhillyNittanyLion
- He's a good kid with a bright future. Sorry things didn't work out at PSU, but this is a good move for him. He'll still get a look from the scouts at UD.— rjhpsu85
- I think Devlin did the right thing. He should do well at QB in the NFL. Clark is more like Michael Robinson who isn't even playing QB in the NFL. I expect Clark to do well in the Rose Bowl because USC is vulnerable to running QBs. The Oregon State QB had more than 100 yards against.— pjlay
- digitallybranded I appreciate your comments but I am wondering how many USC games you have seen this year. I am currently working in Southern Californina and have seen all the USC games on TV this year and most of the Penn State games. I believe that if Paterno would have played Devlin in the Iowa game, he could have won the game for Penn State just like he won the Ohio State-Penn State game. Clark should do well against USC because they are vulnerable to running QBs. That's how Oregon State beat USC. USC also had close calls against Arizona and Cal. Penn State's loss to Iowas was a fluke. They were ahead the whole game. Clarke made some poor decisions. FYI most of the LA sports talk stations think that Penn State will win the roses because "Penn State is not Ohio State, Michigan and Wisonsin which have been stinking up Big Ten bowl games for at least 10 years. Penn State has a really good bowl record." Devlin will do much better in the pros than Clark who is like Michael Robinson. Robinson couldn't run the table at Penn State (like Kerry Collins did) and isn't even playing QB in the pros. Kerry Collins has already been to one Super Bowl with the Giants and hopefully will get a ring this year with the Titans.— pjlay
- It's ok kids transfer all the time. I hope he does well and this from a long time PSU supporter and season ticket holder. Pat just got caughtby a young man in Clark who is doing better than expected when he was signed at PSU. None and I mean none thought he would be more than a backup and good for him for working hard and making himself into a starter. I wish PAt well and hope he wins a Div.1AA championship.— Barndog
- Coach KC Keeler said he learned his lesson about bringing in transfers at QB after this year's disastrous season. Oh well, if Devlin works out then he has two years to hope to persuade some high school QB that he really does have a chance to play if he comes to UD.— brentrn
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- Better educational institution. Huh??— PhillyNittanyLion
- The University of Delaware is a much better educational institution than PSU. Pat will get a much better education at UD. Do your research!!! When was the last time PSU had a QB selected in the 1st round in the NFL draft & started his rookie year????? mmmmmmmmmmmmmm— truebluehen
- There was no way out for Devlin.IF he has talent,no NFL team will look at a one year player from PSU as anything more than practice squad fodder.Ya gotta have two years and he'll get it at Delaware. After that,it's up to him.— red rock
- when has PSU ever produced a solid NFL QB?— rothstein12
- Pat will be in the NFL, you will see. He is way better than Daryl Clarke. digitallybranded said, "Also, Clark won't struggle with USC the way Brianf89 thinks. USC actually struggles with dual threat QBs like Clark." Yea, USC really struggled with Terrelle Pryor! Nice statement.— scars73
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- This is why the MAC schools get so many good players. If you are a blue chipper and go to a MAC school, you'll get on the field. Pat wasn't good enough for Penn St.— reek3232
- That's what I want our kids to learn....when you don't get your way give up and move on, instead of fighting it out and waiting your turn. IF he was so good he would have started. News flash.....he didn't start! Pat try harder and stop giving up. What is the kid from Ohio starts next season? What does Pat do then? Should have waited you turn looser.— Philly_Dude03
- Sucks that Devlin will be wearing a winged helmet. ugh. No offense Delaware fans— PhillyNittanyLion
- the ohio state kid is terrible, so this is a welcome addition. as for ud athletics being a joke, umm, national championship twice in the last 5 years?? you are a joke, p-diddy.— ogphilly
- I can't blame Pat for not sticking around at PSU. He would only get one year of playing time and if he has any hope of making it at the next level he really had to move on. Once Clark was named QB then there was no chance of him replacing him no matter how he looked next year. Good luck Pat.— mindstorms
- Who Cares— cusoraider
- Tough circumstances for Devlin and I hope he does well at Delaware. That said, it looks like the Nits have at least one incoming QB talent next year (athlete) and another possible true QB. One yr left for Clark and we should see 3 years of someone - that should be a nice carrot for a top HS talent.— psuwelsh
- good riddance; crybaby!— murray1
- flacco didn't do too bad....hope the best for devlin— clobal
- Is he guaranteed to start there? Don't they stlll have the Ohio St kid Schoenhoft? Good luck Pat.— PhillyNittanyLion
- PSU Offence has the greatest group of receivers in it's history, an excellent Line and a solid RB. Any QB could build big numbers with that team, but in every close game that the QB needed to step up Clark came up short (Ohio State and Iowa). Clark has one more chance against USC to make us forget Devlin. He will not. USC 21 PSU 16— ameadie
- delaware is also a great school for academics p duddy— JohnV NEP
- He wasn't as sharp as Clark. That's why he didn't get the starting job. As a season ticket holder for PSU I saw them both in action and Clark made better decisions and had greater precision. Also, Clark won't struggle with USC the way Brianf89 thinks. USC actually struggles with dual threat QBs like Clark. He'll be able to freeze the defense and then pick them apart. This is finally a chance for the Big 10 to show they're not a second rate conference. Clark managed to sit behind Morelli for two years and Morelli was HORRIBLE. If Devlin doesn't want to wait his turn, good riddance.— digitallybranded
- Delaware athletics is a joke. They're a bunch of transfers. Kids, education comes first.— p-diddy
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- a big loss for penn state. i thought he should have played in rose bowl. clark will struggle against usc, and devlin would have played at least half the game, after clark throws 2 or 3 interceptions or fumble.— brianf89
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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.
Emily Kaplan is the Inquirer’s fall intern covering the Nittany Lions. She is a senior at Penn State and has covered a variety of sports for the university’s student-run paper, The Daily Collegian. Over the last two years, she has reported for The Associated Press from State College.
A Montclair, N.J. native, she has also interned at MLB Network, NHL.com and covered the 2012 Olympics in London. Follow her on Twitter here @EKaplan24.
Joe Juliano
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.
Emily Kaplan is the Inquirer’s fall intern covering the Nittany Lions. She is a senior at Penn State and has covered a variety of sports for the university’s student-run paper, The Daily Collegian. Over the last two years, she has reported for The Associated Press from State College.
A Montclair, N.J. native, she has also interned at MLB Network, NHL.com and covered the 2012 Olympics in London. Follow her on Twitter here @EKaplan24.
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