Episode Details

The Penn State recruiting class of 2023 is off to a hot start with several top 100 players this cycle. One key recruit in those efforts is four-star receiver from Laurel Highlands high school, Rodney Gallagher. The uncommitted Pittsburgh native joins the BWI Daily Edition to talk about his recruitment, what he wants in a school at the next level and more.

Host Thomas Frank Carr starts the conversation with Gallagher off with basketball. The two-sport star recorded the show with T-Frank days before the WPIAL 5A Boys Basketball Championship game against New Castle. Gallagher and T-Frank discuss the WPIAL tournament to that point, the game, which Laurel Highlands won, and how basketball makes Gallagher a better football player.

After that, they shift over to Gallagher’s recruitment. He tells T-Frank which schools he’s been in contact with the most and how he feels about the process during the middle of basketball season. In a previous interview, the do-it-all athlete had stated that he’s not thinking about official visits during his basketball season. Still, he does understand the process and explains how he tries to keep in contact with schools.

Next, they discuss Gallagher’s game on the field instead of the hardwood. Gallagher has played multiple positions for Laurel Highlands over several seasons but has spent most of his time at quarterback. He explains how that situation came to be and then gives a definitive answer after T-Frank asks what position he sees himself at most. He feels so strongly that one school has switched up its recruitment to suit his vision, it seems.

Once they finish talking shop, they discuss what’s next for Gallagher. He tells T-Frank what he plans to do differently this fall and then details how he’s planning on going all-in on football this offseason. Aside from camps, he plans on going after one area of his game very hard this spring and summer. While he doesn't give a firm timeline on his recruiting process, he is adamant on one key thing.

From there, they discuss what’s important to Gallagher in a fit for the next level. What does he want from the situation? He gives a clear vision of what he is looking for in the school and the playing situation at the next level. They wrap up with a fun “get to know you” segment before Gallagher’s answers spark a question about NIL.

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