I guess it should just be expected that I’m not going to do much (if any) posting on the weekends this summer. The weekend days are packed with house or yard projects. It’s all part of the plan for me to do absolutely nothing but drink and watch sports from the end of August to April. So, I have to do all the work now.

Over the weekend, there was a nice commit by Quinton Alston — a linebacker out of New Jersey. Oddly, Rutgers was not listed as offering, but a ton of others like WVU, Iowa, Virginia and NC State did. At 6-1 and between 215 and 220 pounds, he’s a bit undersized. Obviously adding the muscle mass won’t be too difficult once in the program.

He had been considered something of a sleeper (link also includes a video of Alston’s offseason workout) early in the year, but as indicated by the number of offers that has changed. His strength is in run coverage (big surprise with Coach Wannstedt), but still has the potential to handle passing downs in time (Insider subs).

We like his pass rush potential; flashes the ability to get inside push against offensive linemen forcing the QB out of the pocket while hurrying throws. This is a very active and instinctive player vs. the run; is a strong tackler; can punish and knock’em back. His great motor and pursuit habits make him a force to deal with from any spot on the field; should be a very productive special team’s player. Alston may not be an immediate starter and will need some time to polish his coverage skills however once this is accomplished he should have a long and productive career at the major level of competition.

Check out Pitt Script for a little more including video highlights from Alston’s junior year.