Virginia Tech won that game, so Hokies fans remember it fondly, just as I did the week off. It looked like he would have a familiar face joining him in the locker room. I'm not saying he was bad, and I am well aware of his High School accolades, but he just wasn't five star material at that size unless he was super fast and super shifty. It was long believed that Slade would wind up at Penn State or Virginia Tech, and that he did, with the Nittany Lions landing . Another back, Ricky Slade, last year's No. His 1st year was filled with fumble issues but he looked lean, quick, and fast..when he came back for year 2 he looked like an Umpa Lumpa. He started 14 combined games, recording two interceptions and four sacks, in 2018 and 2019. Penn State is in a luxurious place at the running back position. You like players who have a little fun and open up. 2019 Devyn Ford (No. A total of 1,116 players have been graded on my latest big board. Thats not always a bad thing, either. The only thing that has slowed Cade Mays'ascent to the NFL was transferring from Georgia to Tennessee. The 5-foot-9, 198-pound Slade, who began the 2019 season as Penn States starter and later lost the job, has been removed from the roster on ODUs website. dslade@vt.edu. A PSU social media site made comments during the live video, which resulted in Slade replying with I dont play football anymore and this PSU guy is upset because his team sucks and it was Fed up there (PSU) which is why I left. It was a bad look for Slade, to be honest with you. Ricky has not committed anywhere yet," he said on Twitter. If your vacation was a Virginia Tech football game from the last five years, which would it be? Bruce Taylor was a fun interview. ODU's OC/QB coach, Kirk Campbell, was an offensive analyst at Penn State. The former five-star running back, who transferred from Penn State in June, is no longer on the team, a school spokesman confirmed Wednesday. Whether it says something about Henry or the tremendous amount of depth, Henry has been lost in the fold for most of his career. 2 defensive tackle in 2017, had a nice freshman season at Michigan but injuries hurt him as a sophomore, leading him to transfer to Tennessee before the 2019 season. White tore an ACL during his senior season of high school in 2017, and tore his other ACL during a scrimmage at Georgia in August 2018. Cox could be a first-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft with a big year, with several early projections listing him near the first- and second-round line. His parents said he has never been happier as he now feels that he is living a normal real life instead of spending every waking hour on sports. Considered by some to be 2018's top-rated running back, Ricky Slade added a cornerstone piece to Penn State's 2018 recruiting class Friday by committing to the Nittany Lions on Twitter: Slade is . To get a better handle on the 5-star bluechips who have yet to land in the NFL Draft, I examined the 2017 and 2018 recruiting classes at 247Sports. That feels like it wont come into focus without a lot of trial and error. Now healthy with Tommy Togiai headed to the NFL, Vincent appears set to take over as a starter and potentially rise up draft boards. It proves the point that no matter how talented the player, it's important to keep your life in order off the field. Same with Silas Dzansi. 18 player for the class of 2018 by ESPN, Slade was named the Virginia Gatorade Prep Football Player of the Year after rushing for 1,978 yards and 30 touchdowns. Just improving my game and just having another year where I can prove it to myself, prove it to my teammates that I can play at a high level and maintain it, Ray told reporters this spring. Slade, who plays his high school ball for C.D. If you think I'm writing about RS go back and read the thread. Herbert, a 5-foot-9, 200-pound senior with instant eligibility, rushed for 1,735 yards and 14 touchdowns during his time at Kansas. Ricky Slade, a former five-star recruit, officially entered the transfer portal on Wednesday with the intention to leave Penn State football. He was that polished and informative. Nicholas Petit-Frere appears to be back on the right track at Ohio State, where he arrived more than 40 pounds lighter than desired in 2018. Ricky Slade : I don't know, I was kinda hoping you knew. 2018 Ricky Slade (No. Foster to briefly walk away from Texas last season. I think best case scenario, he could have been a little scat back that you would have seen in the Florida offenses back in the day. And it would ease some of the sting of not even being considered by the consensus top player in the state, offensive lineman Zach Rice out of Liberty Christian Academy. His Twitter timeline is a presentation on someone being angry and battling some MH issues. Landing a verbal commitment from Ricky Slade is a big one for James. Perhaps the most glaring reason why Slade decided to move on from Penn State was his inability to set himself apart from the other running backs in the position group. Learn about Ricky Slade and other recruit player profiles on RecruitingNation.com. After his 1st year, it seems like we made a concerted effort to bulk him up to be a primary running-back, but then he just sort of seemed slower and rounder, considering his lack of size, he was never going to be a pile pusher. 2 safety in the class fo 2018, but he redshirted his first year on campus and has barely cracked double-digit tackles in the last two seasons. A transfer from Rutgers, Blackshear has two years of eligibility remaining but must sit out the 2020 season. Earlier this week, a report emerged suggesting a former five-star running back recruit knew where he would transfer to. In Law and Holloways cases, 247Sports site-specific rankings put them both as three-star prospects, even if they dont have a 247Sports Composite ranking yet. Since 2001, made Public in 2003, Draft Scout has been the Gold Standard Industry Leading Database Build for Compiling & Charting College Football Prospects from Prep to Pro. But theres an added element this year: The rankings might be more unreliable than usual. This is correct. Slade was the 1 or 2 rated RB recruit depending on the service. 13 overall transfer and the top running back. We saw flashes of Slade's skills, but he was simply out-worked at Penn State by other players. Penn State football players Lance Dixon, Daequan Hardy, Joseph Johnson III, and Terry Smith were charged with misdemeanors after Penn State po. For instance, heres a paragraph from the release: Blacksburg, one of the best college towns in America, has unique opportunities for student-athletes who have the opportunity to become local heroes in the community while also competing on a national stage with a household brand behind them. That was last year's focus: Making him an elite pass protector. There was an error processing your request. Was that an official diagnosis or a self-diagnosis? Rated the nation's No. Potential landing spots for Gaoteote include Miami and Texas. www.pilotonline.com C Cpeplion Well-Known Member Running back Ricky Slade (3) celebrates earning a first down during the White Out game against Michigan on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. Miles Sanders - Round 2/3 YGM - Round 1 Ricky Slade - Round 3 Juwan Johnson - Round 2 Justin Shorter - Round 1 Micah Parsons - Round 1 Shane Simmons - Round 2 Shareef Miller - Round 6 Lamont Wade - Round 3 TCF -. He did have a few long runs, but his vision was the worst I ever saw from an RB. Was thinking of trying to attend my first-ever game for either the Notre Dame or Pitt game. Calvin Ashley needed two teams and three years before becoming a full-time starter. Linebacker Palaie Gaoteote IV never found his footing at USC and now he's looking for a new home. Whoever plays the most, obviously, will be the winner. For the most part, a number of the players who departed after the 2018 was more of addition by subtraction. 1 all-purpose 'back in 2018, has been re-rated as a 3-star prospect in 247Sports' Transfer Portal. Clemson transfer Demarkcus Bowman is now on campus, and Dameon Pierce and Malik Davis have provided more production in recent seasons. Now that I got that downer of an intro out of the way, lets get to this weeks mailbag questions. TechSideline.com (a.k.a. I for one, dont need any more information. He was out of the picture for nine months, presumably working out on his own but unable to participate with the team, so hes not practiced much in Justin Hamiltons defensive system. Get weekend previews and weekend recaps from The Daily Collegian Sports staff sent to your inbox. Daniels was only the second true freshman quarterback to start a season opener in USC history, and finished 2018 with 15 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. If you're interested in submitting a Letter to the Editor, click here. Eyabi Anoma might prove to be a cautionary tale for future blue-chip prospects. In fact, Penn State recruited an offensive lineman named Matt Burrell (Top 200 player in the class of 2015) who went to the same high school as Ricky Slade (class of 2018). The former five-star running back, who transferred from Penn State in June, is no longer on the team, a school spokesman confirmed Wednesday. TechSideline.com (a.k.a. Paul K. I always hate labeling players must-haves, because in recruiting you just never know. Lingard was Miami's first 5-star signee in four years, but an ACL surgery and his father's health issues led him to transfer to Florida to be closer to his family. A number of former Penn Staters debut with a new program will have to wait until 2021. A former five-star recruit out of Virginia, the running back entered the transfer portal this past February after his second season in Happy Valley. I just have a lot of personal goals as well that I definitely want to accomplish. A 6-foot-3, 270-pound defensive end, Reed is ranked as the No. Slade Lab Website. It's a major step down in competition, but there is a connection with the Monarchs. The former 5-star prospect signed with Penn State and played his first two years on campus, but managed only 15 catches. He was tremendous as a freshman, recording 8.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks in 2018, but has yet to surpass those numbers while also failing to play an entire season. Johnson was rated higher than all four of them in the 247Sports Composite, but the other four have since been selected in the NFL Draft. Teammates tried to cheer him up..one sayinglook, over there you'll get to play every day! He seemed to be completely overwhelmed and lost on the field. All Hokie, All the Time. | Analysis, How former Penn State running back Ricky Slade could turn the tide at Old Dominion | Opinion, Penn State football adds defensive back Kenny Woseley II to 2024 recruting class, Our reflection on spring semester 2023 so far | Been There, Done That. The Draft Scout Database provides Many different Functions, Sorts, Exports & More for more than 25 Major Clients the past 15 Years. You have permission to edit this article. Simone said someone she knew saw him at 31 flavors last night. TyJuan Garbutt has been fantastic every time hes talked to us, most recently in a revealing interview about his reasons for opting out last year and his struggles throughout the pandemic. Aubrey Solomon enters 2021 as a fifth-year senior still trying to live up to his recruiting ranking. You must log in or register to reply here. Running back Ricky Slade (3) runs the ball during the game against the University of Pittsburgh at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Sept 14, 2019. While Slade did not have any contraband on his person, officers allegedly discovered a glass jar, marijuana grinder, and two bags of marijuana during their inspection of the room. When Covid hit last year, everything obviously stopped and he didn't swim for 2 months. Virginia Tech 10 642 16 17. . In the Nittany Lions first game against FCS opponent Idaho, Slade carried the ball just five times for nine yards and found the end zone on a 1-yard carry. It was pretty serious. (After coming back from a Lisfranc injury, he quipped, I broke up with Lis Franc this summer.) Willie Byrn just seemed like a normal dude who enjoyed that the media was even interested in talking to him. 13 Penn State defeated Pitt 17-10. As I go through the film, I find more players returning for a second senior season, either at the same institution or transferring to another university. White led the Bulldogs with 779 rushing yards while scoring 11 touchdowns last season. He replaced outgoing starter Clayton Thorson but disappointed in his first four starts at Northwestern. According to the ZZ index these are the best NFL prospects at PSU. Virginia Tech : West Virginia : Last Updated: December 20 . There still might be some socially distanced things in Lane Stadium, like contactless payment for concessions or possibly a vaccinated or mask-only section. The time is now for receiver Justin Shorter. He totaled just 214 yards and two touchdowns during the 2019 season. Law, who committed Wednesday, had Power 5 offers from Maryland and Virginia. Instead he started picking up other hobbies for things that he could never do before. A lot of the rankings you see are based off a players sophomore or freshman film. McKees Rocks, Pa. Wyoming, Charlie Katshir, Marquis Wilson no longer appearing on Penn State's online roster, Charlie Katshir, Marquis Wilson no longer appearing on Penn State's roster, An open letter to the incoming President of the NCAA, Evolution of Yurcich's Use of the T Formation, OT - 9 year old PA kid graduates from high school. Injuries have slowed him most of his career, which includes two sacks in 30 games and no more than six tackles in a single game in four years. 1 running back in the class of 2018 is healthy and ready to lead the SEC in rushing. Burrell told colleges to watch out for Slade, and that's why Penn State was able to develop such a long-lasting relationship with Slade. A rising junior, Slade spent his first two seasons at Penn State before entering his name in . And though he projected as a starter last year, its not like he had a long track record of success prior to that, instead searching for a way to get on the field and not finding much of a path during his first three years in the program. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Oh, no! On Feb. 27, Slade was allegedly hosting friends in his dorm room when the officers responded at 11:40 p.m. to a complaint of a strong odor of marijuana, which they determined was coming from his room. Unfortunately, Ricky Slade showed on social media this past weekend why he is no longer on the team. JavaScript is disabled. But right now, it feels like everyone, the Hokies included, is trying to figure out what exactly they need to provide for players to actually take advantage of this new opportunity. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) includes 130 teams. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. With Elston Howard and Yogi ahead of him, Blanchard played sparingly, but seemed to have a penchant for being "clutch." He transferred to Houston, sat out the 2019 season due to NCAA transfer rules and apparently didn't learn from his first mistake at Alabama. Research area (s): Microbiome and Cancer. 19 player in the CI 25 for 2018. The 5-foot-9, 198-pound Slade, who began the 2019 season as Penn States starter but later lost the job, has been removed from the roster on ODUs website. The NY Yankees had a third string catcher and pinch hitter par excellence in the late 50's and early 60's named Johnny Blanchard. Had been swimming competitively since 8 years old. (AD Whit Babcock said Tech was still exploring its options.) I made up a stupid post in the Johnny Manziel thread to prove my point and sure enough he came right out after me - sooo funny and predictable. Through the first seven games of his freshman season, Ricky has racked up 1,476 yards of total offense and 19 touchdowns, according to MaxPreps. Va., native, Slade could look at Virginia Tech or . Salyer, rated the nation's No. Former Nittany Lion running back Ricky Slade Jr., 20, was accused of owning the two bags of marijuana and the grinder found in the room, according to an affidavit of probable cause filed by Penn . ), so his burgeoning music career should come as no surprise. He signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent. Well after seeing what he posted on social media it would not be surprising to him at 31 flavors or taco bell Bueller. 2) came down to Virginia Tech and Penn State before. But when he did? James Franklin decided to utilize a committee at running back in 2019, and the sophomore Slade just couldnt find a consistent role. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. We will never know, but I would LOVE to hear his take on what he is referring to. Ricky Slade, then with Penn State, looks to elude Rutgers defensive back Christian Izien on Nov. 30, 2019. BARRY REEGER/ASSOCIATED PRESS (Barry Reeger/AP). 23 overall transfer and is listed as a running back. Jon G. Its tough to say, mostly because its unclear where Hunter is in his development. Kevin Smith helped with the DL at Penn State and is now the Special Teams' Coordinator/LB's coach. Gov. As for an all-time list of guys Ive covered at Virginia Tech, heres a quick five in alphabetical order: Michael Brewer: I dont know if Ive covered a starting quarterback who seemed to do media sessions so willingly. Sign up today! His recap of his attempt at the Bennys Challenge a few years ago (and subsequent puking in the street) was an all-timer. But now, after failing to make a consistent impact at Beaver Stadium, Slade is headed back to his home state of Virginia to reunite with former Penn State offensive coordinator Ricky Rahne at Old Dominion to finish out his college career. Then there is the 2018 class, which became draft eligible in 2021. Slade, a former five-star prospect and No. Man, it was gold. My high school and college age issues would make most of these guys look like choir boys. Hylton High School graduate Ricky Slade announced Friday he will transfer to Old Dominion University. He enters 2021 as a graduate junior after signing with Clemson as the nation's 14th-best player, regardless of position. This is correct. Historically holding over 98K, Built with Forward & Backward Compatibility. His son was a very, very good swimmer. He was kicked off the Cougars' football team for violating team rules in February 2020. BLACKSBURG, Va. These arent ideal circumstances to flip the page and talk about football-related things, but thats what well try to do today. The former five-star running back, who transferred from Penn State in June, is no longer on the team, coach Ricky Rahne confirmed Wednesday. Graduate Program Chair. Its unclear in the release, even with some of the details the outline provided. Five-star recruits usually become NFL Draft picks later in their careers. I felt comfortable coming back for another year because I felt like I have a lot more to prove, Petit-Frere told reporters. Lets hope everyone continues to get them so theres no backsliding in the direction infection rates are heading. If you criticize Coach Franklin, then its probably the poster AWS. Maybe the word was out on him in coaching circles. The annual NFL Scouting Combine is underway in Indianapolis. The 5-foot-9, 198-pound Slade, who began the 2019. You should expect the 2021 season to be Jamaree Salyer's breakout year in college football. Proactive. Jenkins sounds like he has seized that free safety spot with how he played this spring (and he looked good there early last year before a COVID-19 interruption kept him out). Frustration led B.J. The Hokies also added an impact defender in Youngstown State transfer Justus Reed. Hell reel off a bunch of blocking jargon that none of us reporters could possibly understand but does it with such enthusiasm that you cant help but enjoy listening to it. I think considering ODU canceled their season, covid hindered his ability to get on the field this year. And he started instead of swimming getting into going to the gym and weigh training. It started off in the offseason with (strength) coach Mick(ey Marotti). [Vincent] was gold in the strength and conditioning this quarter for champions. Try a week on us. The 2019 football season was supposed to bring a. You must log in or register to reply here. Wesley H. Of the current players, Lecitus Smith is a joy to listen to, just because hes so energetic about speaking in detail. Is there one or two Virginia recruits in 2022 still uncommitted that Tech must land to make this years recruiting class a success? Without access to world-class facilities, he exercised at home and even resorted to doing pull-ups on his mother's gutters. TSL) is an independent publication that is in no way affiliated with or sponsored by Virginia Tech or the Virginia Tech Athletic Department. NCAAF NCAAB MLB NFL NBA NHL - Watch Stadium 24/7 Schedule Where to Watch CRWS Live On The Line The Rally Back; Search. A lot of players trudge through interviews because they have to, whereas it feels like Smith enjoys being there. Slade never hit the milestone of reaching 100 rushing yards in a game and averaged just 22.4 yards per game in 21 career appearances. Foster was the nation's No. Ricky Slade Tech at General Glass Corp Woodbridge, Virginia, United States 35 connections Slade received offers from high-profile programs like Clemson and Ohio State as a high-schooler, but chose the Nittany Lions in an effort to become the next Barkley or Sanders and set himself up for success with running backs coach JaJuan Seider. Ricky Slade RB | 5-9 | 185 247Sports ESPN Ricky Slade RB | 5-9 | 185 247Sports . Ive reported what we know on the case and will leave it at that, without getting into a lot of speculation thats out there on the internet. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. I recall speaking to him one year about the top 10 players in the state, as ranked by the 247Sports Composite, and him telling me that their evaluations probably identified four of those prospects as players they would pursue. Now it's not clear if Foster will even be a starter in 2021 after lining up as a backup in the Longhorns' spring game. Kendrick was a first-team All-ACC player in 2020 but left the team in February and entered the transfer portal March 2. One of Bob Uecker's gags is that after warming up the pitcher, he was free to go fishing. Slade has been an impact player since his freshman year he ran for eight touchdowns in a game that season and has more than 20 offers from Division I schools, including Clemson, Virginia. Not everybody played a high school season last year. Slade showed spurts of his abilities as a true freshman, including a 68-yard run against Illinois and a pair of rushing touchdowns against Maryland in Beaver Stadium. TABB (1-0): Brown 8. Teammates tried to cheer him up..one sayinglook, over there you'll get to play every day! (Redshirt freshman Jesse Hanson was a 2019 signee.) The Woodbridge, Virginia, native had plenty of opportunities to carve out a spot among other Penn State stars, but ultimately failed to do so in his first two seasons so he had a choice to make. I have a lot more for me to show on the field, and I want another opportunity to have another great winter, have another good summer, good spring, and another chance to come out and play with these guys and possibly get a chance to win a national championship.. The nation's No. Even further, you dont want to tell recruits you dont have a plan for how to help them navigate the NIL process once everything gets the go-ahead. One year before the UVa game, a lot was made of the Cavaliers having a countdown clock, leading to this exchange between the three of us: James: Yeah, we dont have a clock, we have a cup!. Now Im doing it! Privacy Policy | Terms of Use. Ricky Slade : Hey Jimmy, you got my pager number? The class of 2018's No. The Georgia offensive lineman has started at left and right tackle, and left guard for the Bulldogs and was phenomenal late last season while playing guard. He was like 175 pounds so he shouldve been redshirted first year. Penn States season-opener was an indicator that Slade wouldnt get a high amount of touches in the offensive scheme and it served as a precursor to Slades eventual decision to transfer to Old Dominion. We should have moved him to the slot and see what he could do. Anthony Grant, a late flip candidate in the 2018 class out of Georgia, ended up changing his. Hilton High School in Woodbridge, VA and earned Gatorade Player of the Year honors in Virginia for this performance during the 2017 season. With nowhere to land on the FBS level, he opted to transfer to Tennessee-Martin, an FCS program. It sounds like youll be able to get a true Lane Stadium experience this year. Child sex offender Ricky Slade caught by 'paedo hunters'. Ive run into quite a few people over the last couple of years that have claimed that (either for themselves or for their child) without having been officially diagnosed. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images). Why it wouldn't be a surprise move for Slade: ODU Head Coach, Ricky Rahne, was the OC at Penn State. He is being charged with one misdemeanor count of possession of a small amount of marijuana and one misdemeanor count of drug paraphernalia. These are the 5-star prospects who didn't pan out or are still trying to find a path to the NFL. Thank you. In 2020, the transfer portal struck again. He's a stud give him a shot before you write him off. A left handed hitter with some pop. He was found hanged in his cell at HMP Nottingham in February 2017, days before he was . Zamir White had to recover from two surgeries to repair anterior cruciate ligaments before he ever played in a game for Georgia. Lingard faces just as steep of a hill in The Swamp. It seemed he was destined to be the future. The Hokies sound like theyre in good shape with Givens, who took an official visit to Virginia Tech this week. Wyatt Teller: He was a little tricky late in his career. Two years ago, Junior was 12-years-old. According to college football insider Matt Zenitz, Slade will "likely" transfer to Old Dominion. He returned to the team and was subsequently punished as he started only two games the remainder of the season. There are a bunch of other examples. 3 safety in the class of 2018 and made an immediate impact for the Longhorns. The vaccines are beating this thing. It would have been a bloodbath. Things were so F'ed up at PSU he followed the offensive coordinator to his next school. The officers allegedly knocked on the door several times before one of Slades two guests opened the door. 1 inside linebacker, but injuries slowed his progress and he was known to miss tackles during his first two seasons with the Trojans. Tyree Rodgers transferred, so it gets young awfully quick behind him there with the true freshman Stroman one of the top backups. UVa announced this week that it will return to 100 percent capacity for sporting events this fall. No one from the Penn State football program has yet confirmed the development. Anyways, morale of the story is that a player's high school accolades don't always translate to success in college. Citing unnamed sources, 247Sports.com reported Wednesday afternoon that Ricky Slade has entered his name into the NCAA transfer database. There are a lot of buzzwords and jargon about a space that is still developing in college sports, and theres no shortage of companies jockeying to fill that void, though Im not sure anybody knows exactly how all of it is going to work in practice. Richard Ricky Slade Jr., 20, was accused of owning two bags of marijuana and a grinder found during the two officers search of his Curry Hall dorm room on Feb. 27. He spent most of the 2020 season on the sidelines, carrying the ball only five times for 32 yards. Theres obviously an elephant in the room with Virginia Tech freshman linebacker Isi Etutes arrest Wednesday on a second-degree murder charge. Despite performing well during his freshman year, Slade lost reps to a talented backfield. KJ Henry has been relegated to life as a role player at Clemson, and after missing the spring due to an injury, it's not clear if that trend will stop next season. He hasn't quite latched on as a consistent performer, though he was a starter last season for the Vols.