Jerry Sandusky: Former Coach Led From Home as Additional Charges Filed

I've been saying for months now, a prime candidate needs to make a home stretch surge for the No. 1 class is Florida. The Gators already sit inside the top five right now, with their current commits, but are still in good position for more prime time recruits.

Florida already has 17 commitments and seven are among the top 120-players in the country or so. There's great value in this class and the Guys in Gainesville are not done yet.

Here's the latest news on some of their biggest remaining targets.

Stick 'Um for Justin Brown

Justin Brown has the makeup to be an impact wide receiver for Penn State.

However, quarterback woes and inconsistent hands seem to be holding Brown back.

Sure, it is mostly the Penn State quarterback situation but time and time again Brown seemed to struggle with catchable passes thrown his way.

Brown has the body at 6'3'' to replace Derek Moye next season, but if he wants to be a legitimate primary target he will need to hold onto the easy passes.

Catching a few tough passes wouldn't hurt either.

Another Year of Eligibility for Devon Still

Devon Still is a finalist named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and is also a finalist for the Bednarik Award.

Sadly, Still is a senior.

He racked up 44 tackles this season; 14 and a half of which were for a loss. Still also had four and a half sacks.

Still was the biggest impact player on a stellar Nittany Lion defense. He and Jordan Hill wreaked havoc on the interior line of opposing offenses.

Losing his explosiveness and ability to eat up blocks will be a detriment to the Penn State defense next season.

Healthy Knees for Michael Mauti

Michael Mauti has missed most of the last two seasons with ACL injuries.

Mauti is arguably Penn State's most talented defensive player—when he is healthy.

The Nittany Lion defense did a wonderful job of managing the loss of Mauti this season. However, his presence on the field adds a major playmaker back into the Penn State fold.

He is a sure tackler, and possesses great instincts when it comes to reading and diagnosing plays.

Penn State faithful hope to see Mauti back on the field next season, for the entire season.

A Proven Head Coach

The 2012 college football season will be the first full season without Joe Paterno on the Penn State sidelines.

Penn State would like to see another proven name roaming their sidelines in his absence.

The Nittany Lion football tradition is rich and proud. They must nail down a reputable name if they wish to keep things that way.

Dan Mullen has been rumored, as have several others. Mullen's SEC connections and Urban Meyer association make him an alluring possibility in Happy Valley.

A Quarterback

Penn State has needed a quarterback since Kerry Collins graduated in 1997.

Heading into 2012, that situation doesn't appear to be changing.

Matt McGloin will, more than likely, enter the season as the starter. Given his less-than-exciting numbers, that isn't necessarily a good thing.

McGloin is a former walk-on known for his small stature and erratic decision making. Unless that changes, Penn State's offense could be in for another long season.

A Clone of Gerald Hodges

Gerald Hodges had a breakout year with the loss of fellow linebacker Michael Mauti to injury.

Hodges tallied 88 tackles, over four sacks and an interception.

His speed and agility in the open field make him a threat to make a play anywhere. He is a sure tackler, and proved that as the season rolled along.

Hodges is only a junior.

If Mauti can stay healthy next season, he and Hodges should form a dynamic duo at "Linebacker U."

Committed Recruits

The scandal surrounding Penn State and the pending coaching situation could have recruits on the fence heading into the offseason.

In college football, nothing is more vital than a team's recruiting haul.

If the Nittany Lions cannot keep their recruits committed it will hurt their team in the future.

Penn State has a few noteworthy recruits they must hold onto. Tommy Schutt and Eugene Lewis could see the field early on next season.

The Nittany Lions also have several marquee names still considering their program. These names include touted defensive end Noah Spence.

If Penn State cannot lock down this year's class it could set a few somber years in motion.

A Bowl Victory

Penn State is looking at an Outback Bowl berth, or a Gator Bowl berth, depending on how the Big Ten Championship game shakes out.

No matter where they wind up, Penn State just wants a win. Considering how their season ended, Penn State's morale almost needs a victory.

Finishing the season with 10 wins would be a tremendous boost to an overachieving Nittany Lion squad.

A postseason victory would be a perfect cap on a tumultuous Penn State season.

Happiness in Happy Valley

Penn State's No. 1 wish would be happiness. That's not something a sports team normally needs, but Penn State is an obvious exception this season.

The sexual abuse allegations surrounding former Defensive Coordinator Jerry Sandusky and the subsequent firing of Joe Paterno has put a troubling spin on an otherwise successful season.

Despite any shortcomings among Penn State coaches or administrators, the Penn State players shouldn't have to shoulder that load.

They didn't ask for it, nor did they contribute to it.

Penn State will not be the same until the dust settles; if it ever does.

For right now, Nittany Lion players and current coaches would love to see happiness amidst the haze in Happy Valley.