With the Trib. getting the scoop on everyone else yesterday, there are choices.
Option 1, just report the story without acknowledging who broke it first.
Pitt was the first school to offer a scholarship, but Johnstown coach Bob Arcurio said 15-20 Division I colleges had requested film on Corson.
Corson attended “junior days” at Michigan State and Maryland.
“After he went to Pitt, he just said he enjoyed the coaching staff so much,” Arcurio said. “And it wasn’t just the big man [Wannstedt]. He said all the coaches were down to earth.
“Big Man.” That could work.
The other, especially if you are in the business of covering recruiting, mention that the story was false, though accurate.
Greater Johnstown (Pa.) high school was planning a press conference this morning so defensive tackle/offensive lineman Scott Corson could announce his intentions to attend the University of Pittsburgh. A local newspaper ran with the story early this morning, one problem though Corson wasn’t committed.
“I was a little surprised when I heard about that,” Corson said. “I told the guy I was in the process of committing. I never committed until about 9:50 AM this morning, that’s when I called Coach Wannstedt and broke the news.”
According to Scout’s Big East/Pitt Recruiting analyst Rob Lichtenfels
Corson is a slender 280-pound lineman, if that’s possible. He has the frame that should enable him to gain an additional 20 pounds and most would not be able to tell. His size will be the determining factor as to which position he plays at the next level.
“No one ever believes me when I tell them I weigh 280 pounds,” laughed Corson. “Pitt likes me at defensive tackle, but it will depend on how big I get.”
On tape, you can see what coaches like about Corson. He has exceptional feet and balance for a big man. He moves really well, he gets to the second level very fast, he has outstanding hip and knee bend. He is still raw in many facets of the game, but he has the frame and speed that college’s love in a lineman. With one to two years in a college strength and conditioning program Corson will be a specimen.
Corson will attend Pittsburgh’s Blue Chip junior day this weekend. He will also attend the Scout.com Combine at Akron University, May 28th .
According to the article, Corson had transferred from a smaller high school to Johnstown the previous year. Sounds like a familiar discussion.
Also worth noting, a puff piece on defensive end Azzie Beagnyam coming back from a fractured ankle he suffered in the Nebraska game.
