Sean Stanley (May 11th & 29th, 2008)

 
N2FL:  At what age did you start playing football?
 
S.S.:  I started playing football at the age of ten, in 5th grade.
 
N2FL:  What was your favorite college team growing up?
 
S.S.:  I used to live in Louisiana and I was a big LSU fan.
 
N2FL:  Have a favorite NFL Team?
 
S.S.:  My favorite NFL team would have to be the Jaguars because I like watching their defensive line.
 
N2FL:  Do you try and emulate any specific player?
 
S.S.:  I try to play like Julius Peppers because I like his athleticism.
 
N2FL:  Any particular reason for the jersey number?
 
S.S.:  There's no real reason why I picked number 92.
 
N2FL:  When and who was your first scholarship offer?
 
S.S.:  Maryland gave me my first scholarship at their first game on September 1, 2007.
 
N2FL:  How many scholarship offers do you currently have?
 
S.S.:  Right now I have about 23 written offers with about 7 or 8 more verbal.
 
N2FL:  What are some of the considerations you have when deciding between schools?
 
S.S.:  I just want a team that I can make an impact on and fit into their scheme. And I want a school with a good business program.
 
N2FL:  Who are the schools currently on your list for consideration? Any leader(s)?
 
S.S.:  Right now everyone is still about the same, but I am excited about getting down to see Clemson, Miami and Georgia.
 
N2FL:  Who is currently recruiting you the hardest?
 
S.S.:  Maryland is probably recruiting me the hardest right now.
 
N2FL:  What positions are you being recruited to play?
 
S.S.:  Most schools are recruiting me to play DE, but some want me to move inside to DT and a few think I can move to linebacker.
 
N2FL:  Have you thought about who you might want to "officially visit"?
 
S.S.:  No I haven't really thought about it yet. After I've gone everywhere I want this summer, I'll probably be able to name my top 5.
 
N2FL:  What do you feel are some of your playing strengths?
 
S.S.:  My strength is my pass rush ability. I had 17 sacks last season.
 
N2FL:  What are some things you would like to work on between now and college?
 
S.S.:  I'd like to get a little faster.
 
N2FL:  How do you feel about Redshirting?
 
S.S.:  I have no problem redshirting.
 
N2FL:  Do you have a major in mind?
 
S.S.:  I'd like to do something in business, I'm just not sure what yet.
 
N2FL:  What are your goals for your senior season?
 
S.S.:  I want to get 20 sacks and win State.
 
N2FL:  What is the craziest recruiting "pitch" you have heard so far?
 
S.S.:  There hasn't really been a crazy recruiting pitch.
 
N2FL:  Do you have a time frame as to when you would like to commit?
 
S.S.:  Unless something stands out this summer, then I probably won't commit until after my senior season.
 
N2FL:  Have you communicated with any prospective recruits about attending the same school?
 
S.S.:  No, me and Travis Hawkins have joked about it before though.
 

*Post Commitment Follow-up*
 
N2FL:  Congratulations on your commitment to Penn State. Who were the other schools you considered before settling in on the Lions?
 
S.S.:  Other than Penn State I was considering Georgia, Nebraska and Miami (Fla.).
 
N2FL:  What position does Penn State plan to play you?
 
S.S.:  Right now they plan on playing me at Defensive End as a 5 technique. That's where I'm most comfortable at.
 
N2FL:  Who was your lead recruiter at Penn State?
 
S.S.:  Coach Larry Johnson was my recruiter. He is a great guy and is also the defensive line coach. He is one of the reasons I picked Penn State.
 
N2FL:  In your May 11th interview, you expressed interest in checking out Clemson, Miami and Georgia. Have you had a chance to see these schools and if not do you still plan to?
 
S.S.:  Yes I had planned on seeing those schools this summer, but I probably wasn't going to be able to do it. I was already sold on Penn State anyway though so it would have taken something pretty impressive to have changed my mind.
 
N2FL:  You had planned on committing after your senior season unless "something stands out this summer." What did Penn State do to stand out and get your commitment?
 
S.S.:  Well I had planned on waiting but really; I just got tired of the whole recruiting process and just wanted to get back fully focused on my lifting and helping my team get better this summer. I went with my early favorite in Penn State and with all the other guys from Maryland committing made it kind of an easy decision.
 
N2FL:  Although you are now committed, will you listen to other schools and keep anyone else in consideration for an official visit?
 
S.S.:  I gave my word to Penn State and I plan to stand by it. The only thing is I kind of regret not going to see Georgia that was probably my second choice but I feel I made the right decision and I'm happy to be a Nittany lion.