Three-star DT Dowrey standing by Penn State 
November, 17, 2011
11/17/11
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By Derek Dowrey | ESPN.com
Derek Dowrey has ended his silence.
The Penn State commit offered this statement via email after repeated attempts from ESPN to reach the Winchester (Va.) Handley three-star defensive tackle for comment regarding the turmoil in State College:
“I would like to start by saying that my heart goes out to all the victims and their families harmed in the scandal. They are the most important thing in this entire situation; not a coach, not a player, not a recruit. I am choosing my words very carefully because I don’t in any way want to be taken as a person who prioritizes football over the heartbreaking events that surround Penn State. I have many emotions as I feel compassion for the victims yet pride in the university and the team.
The Penn State commit offered this statement via email after repeated attempts from ESPN to reach the Winchester (Va.) Handley three-star defensive tackle for comment regarding the turmoil in State College:
“I would like to start by saying that my heart goes out to all the victims and their families harmed in the scandal. They are the most important thing in this entire situation; not a coach, not a player, not a recruit. I am choosing my words very carefully because I don’t in any way want to be taken as a person who prioritizes football over the heartbreaking events that surround Penn State. I have many emotions as I feel compassion for the victims yet pride in the university and the team.
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