Penn State commit Ethan Grunkemeyer takes Elite 11 Day 1 MVP honors: Newsstand
Penn State news, notes, and updates for June 15 focus on how Lions commit Ethan Grunkemeyer performed on day one of the Elite 11 Finals.
It’s time to dive into Thursday’s top tweets and headlines about the Nittany Lions and college athletics.
Penn State tweets of the day
We start with recruiting. And, specifically, how well Lewis Center, Ohio three-star Class of 2024 prospect and future Penn State quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer performed on day one of the Elite 11 Finals Wednesday night in Los Angeles, Calif. After receiving praise from media evaluators throughout much of the opening 90-minute session, On3 Director of Rankings Charles Power called Grunkemeyer his day one MVP.
“Penn State commit Ethan Grunkemeyer made his presence felt very early on at Day 1 of the Elite 11 Finals,” Power writes. “His arm jumped out from the first drill. The football came out of his hand with noticeable velocity. We thought he consistently had the most juice on his throws of any Elite 11 Finalist on Wednesday evening.
“The Lewis Center (Ohio) Olentangy product was a standout at every station. He showed the ability to drive the ball to all levels with ease. We saw him make a number of impressive throws on flag and deep-in routes.”
Grunkemeyer also finished second in the rail shot challenge, which is a day one downfield passing drill staple at the elite competition. On3’s evaluators were impressed with the senior-to-be long before that final contest, however.
“Ethan Grunkemeyer has been one of the most consistent QBs early,” On3 Director of Recruiting Cha d Simmons wrote in a live update blog. “Throwing a very catchable ball.”
Headlines of the day
Elite 11 Finals: Day 1 Top Performers: Power, On3
South Florida standouts set to check out Penn State: Fitz, BWI
Penn State’s Sean Clifford Receives Big Ten Medal of Honor: Wogenrich, SI
Penn State locks in another official visit with four-star wide receiver: Snyder, BWI
Who Will Be Penn State Football’s MVP This Year?: Jones, Statecollege.com
Ask Around: Who is Penn State’s priority visitor this weekend?: Fitz, BWI
Big Ten to Penn State: You have no rival: Wetzel, Yahoo Sports
Lions put four on Phil Steele All-American teams; 11 earn All-Big Ten preseason honors: Pickel, BWI
Quote of the day
“I think for Dre, his battle this year will be staying healthy and staying consistent. I think he has a capacity for football. And he has a really high IQ. I think he loves competition.
“And I think the more and more he can be consistent, day in and day out, I think he’s got a chance to be a really good player. I think he’ll play his best football this year.”
–PSU receivers coach Marques Hagans on Lions receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith.
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