How should NCAA14 rate Penn State?

[darren1024]

Should PSU be a 4 or 5 star prestige team OR a 2 or 3 star prestige team? In a way, Im thinking a 3 star team would be realistic and fun. This way users can rebuild the program.

[grabursock55]

I dont think PSU will take a prestige hit. They are still a big school with a great history other than this one recent set back. Also, It was a crime committed by a small group of individuals who are pretty much all out of the PSU system at this point. To some extent, the sense of pride of being a PSU fan has heightened as people come together from all parts of the US to help support ending child abuse and rebuilding the Universitys great history.

I live in Central Pa, less than an hour from from the PSU campus. This is what I have seen in the areas so close to the University, but the resiliance of the students, the student athletes, and the fans is really great to see. Honestly, its not like the university is in shambles, and I honestly think the love displayed for the university by the people near it saved the university from oblivion.

Also, lets not turn this into a flame thread where people start blaming other people for what happened. Not saying it will, but PSU topics on the internet tend to veer in that direction a lot!

[dingleberryfinn]

According to Rivals, they had the #43 ranked recruiting class.
If they do the same or worse in recruiting next February and have a losing year in 2013, then for NCAA 15 I'd drop 'em to a three, but this year I'd make 'em a 4 star. JMO.

[KushNstien]

I think they will be 5* with like B/C ratings

[xcrushx]

I think 4 star is right for them. They are still doing a good job recruiting, they have name recognition, and I still think they will get a good crowd out to the games. Talent wise, they will be down this year but I think 4 star prestige is about right for where they are at and how they have been recruiting.

[stormisbruin]

Just drop down school prestige in recruiting a little bit and that would be fine. People still want to play football for PSU, just not as many as before.

[TDenverFan]

Quote: Originally Posted by dingleberryfinn

According to Rivals, they had the #43 ranked recruiting class. If they do the same or worse in recruiting next February and have a losing year in 2013, then for NCAA 15 I'd drop 'em to a three, but this year I'd make 'em a 4 star. JMO.

They just came off of a 8-4 season. That's not nearly bad enough to drop them.

Texas went 5-7 and stayed 6*, and it took ND several years of mediocrity to drop from 6 to 5*.

[ACardAttack]

I'd say if you're playing dynasty, edit some of their players so A) they don't go to a big bowl and B) don't become great until after their probation