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Penn State Losing Top Recruits to Virginia Tech
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Ten Penn State recruits, including four-star running back Messiah Mickens, flip commitments to join Virginia Tech, following coach James Franklins move. This mass exodus highlights the influence a head coach can have on recruiting decisions. Penn States athletic director, Pat Kraft, and the Nittany Lions football program might end the early signing period without new signees, contrasting Virginia Techs influx of talent. The coming months will show the full impact of these recruiting shifts on both programs.
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