Football Recruiting - Who is left on the Board?
So we still have four scholarships left but I feel like the likelihood of filling those spots seems to be slipping. Please correct me if I'm wrong but I can only think of four realistic-ish prospects left on the board
1) Garnett
2) Yuri Wright
3) Armani Reeves (if he visits)
4) The tight end who goes to school with Kalis.
Is there anyone else out there that I'm forgetting. Pharoah, Payton committed elsewhere. Doesn't look like we're offering that RB. Maybe that Dodson kid who is committed to Wisconsin but that seems pretty quiet right now. Same seems to be true on Jordan Diamond. Can't imagine they'll take Monty Madaris now that we already have two receiver commits. Is there anything else out there of any real possibility?
January 6th, 2012 at 3:21 PM ^
Any chance we offer a Bellomy type QB, guy who isn't highly touted but came on in his senior season for depth purposes? We still only have 3 scholarship QBs which scares me. This is assuming, of course, we don't get a "too good to pass up" type guy at another position.
January 6th, 2012 at 4:09 PM ^
Great point. I would feel much more comfortable with another scholarship QB on the roster.
January 6th, 2012 at 3:26 PM ^
Joshua Garnett
Jordan Diamond
Alex Kozan
Yuri Wright
Armani Reeves
Sam Grant
Monty Madaris?
January 6th, 2012 at 3:47 PM ^
That's a pretty complete list of the main targets right now. If I were to venture I guess, I'd say M ends up with Garnett (some good signs there recently), Reeves, and Grant, plus the usual signing day pull of a player who wasn't on the general radar. That's obviously just a guess, however, and not one based on a lot of insider info.
January 6th, 2012 at 3:50 PM ^
Hey Ace,
Are you going to do a a "Big Ten Recruiting Rankings" diary soon?
January 6th, 2012 at 4:02 PM ^
Yeah, I'll have that up on Sunday. Apologies for the lack of one this week—New Year's Day falling on a Sunday really killed my productivity.
January 6th, 2012 at 4:43 PM ^
I get the feeling that people are getting too comfortable that we're leading for Garnett. I will absolutely do backflips if he commits to us. Adding him to the already formidable o-line class has the potential to transform our running game into a destructive, unstoppable, soul-crushing machine.
January 6th, 2012 at 6:01 PM ^
If Garnett committed today then he'd probably chose Michigan. The only problem is that he hasn't visited Stanford yet and we all know how recruits usually feel after a visit (IE That school moves up).
January 6th, 2012 at 7:18 PM ^
The interview that got folks all hot about Garnett indicated to me that he has a bigger man crush on Isaac s than magnusson. That seems to be important to him so I would watch out for that hiccup and not presume he is in for m. Would love it is he is though!
January 6th, 2012 at 5:21 PM ^
Ace, about Garnett:
If he and Erik Magnuson are as close as reported, why would he play in an different bowl? You think it’s odd he didn’t choose to play in AA game? I'd think he was offered both games. Have any thoughts about that?
January 6th, 2012 at 6:27 PM ^
I don't know off the top of my head when each player committed to play in their AA game, but this often happens very far in advance (as far ahead as a year, as you can see from my interview with Taylor McNamara today). There's a lot of factors that go into choosing which game to participate in—travel, exposure, potential playing time, coaches, and so on. Hanging out with friends is great, but that's not the be-all-end-all—Terry Richardson ended up in the UA game while Royce Jenkins-Stone and James Ross played in the Army AA game.
So for Garnett, I don't know why he chose the UA game, but I'm sure there were very legitimate reasons. I wouldn't worry at all about his friendship with Magnuson, and I still think there's a very strong chance he ends up at Michigan.
January 6th, 2012 at 3:23 PM ^
When all is said and done, I think they are going to bring in a QB in this class.
January 6th, 2012 at 3:31 PM ^
BUT WE HAVE SHANE MORRIS COMING!!!111!! WE DON'T NEED ANOTHER QB FOR FOUR YEARS!!#@!q@!
THIS IS TOTALLY LIKE THE NOTEBOOK...TRYING TO FIND SOMEONE ELSE TO REPLACE THE PERSON YOU CAN'T HAVE RIGHTNOW.
January 6th, 2012 at 3:52 PM ^
A reference to "The Notebook"? You may have just had your Man Card revoked.
January 6th, 2012 at 4:11 PM ^
the fact that you use the term "man card" tells me your type that has a "man cave" too huh? lol
January 6th, 2012 at 4:15 PM ^
I just find it almost comical how much weight people place on the shoulders of a kid who is, what, 16 years old right now? He's not even done with his junior year of high school and people expect him to come to UM and be the Patriots version of Tom Brady. Unreal.
Plenty of talented recruits just don't pan out. That's why you should seriously consider taking a QB almost every year, no matter how much hype your current committees are getting.
January 6th, 2012 at 5:46 PM ^
He's going to smite down those who didn't believe.
You better watch it, your giant penis water tower won't save you from his powerful wrath.
January 7th, 2012 at 12:44 AM ^
i am pretty certain that Tom Brady is the Patriots' version of Tom Brady
January 6th, 2012 at 3:39 PM ^
Why would they unless they got a guy that could switch to WR?
Devin Fuller and Robert Gregory are the only guys that really fit that mold. I don't know if any QB's (with WR potential or not) are even out there.
Gregory is no longer committed to Arkansas, so maybe we get him and Diamond and your theory comes true?
January 6th, 2012 at 3:41 PM ^
I'm not sure it'll happen, but I do agree they should take someone.
It'll be difficult to get someone the year after Morris, and impossible to get someone in 2013. QBs tend to transfer a lot, so you should take about 1 a year.
January 6th, 2012 at 5:18 PM ^
What if it's a QB disguised as a 6'6" 254lb TE? It could happen...
January 6th, 2012 at 7:23 PM ^
Why would they unless they got a guy that could switch to WR?
Devin Fuller and Robert Gregory are the only guys that really fit that mold. I don't know if any QB's (with WR potential or not) are even out there.
Gregory is no longer committed to Arkansas, so maybe we get him and Diamond and your theory comes true?
January 6th, 2012 at 3:30 PM ^
is just about right. I think we can pull off the Wright/Reeves/Garnett trifecta and then it is just a matter of what is the best option for the last slot.
January 6th, 2012 at 5:30 PM ^
Garnett/Reeves/Grant is more likely. I'll throw in Madaris as the 4th with Stonum sitting in the pokey.
January 6th, 2012 at 3:39 PM ^
Is this relationship completely over or is there a chance he ends up back in this class?
January 6th, 2012 at 3:43 PM ^
That one's been over pretty much since his visit to Oregon. The subsequent commitment definitely closed that door.
January 6th, 2012 at 4:00 PM ^
Thought he was still open...
January 6th, 2012 at 4:18 PM ^
Ace is there any word on Diggs after the no show visit?
January 6th, 2012 at 4:39 PM ^
Don't believe the coaches are even pursuing him anymore. Was always a longshot, but it doesn't look like there's a chance with him.
January 7th, 2012 at 12:42 AM ^
Michigan is NOT in the picture
January 6th, 2012 at 3:46 PM ^
He's gone, commited to Oregon
January 6th, 2012 at 3:47 PM ^
January 6th, 2012 at 3:53 PM ^
I just don't see him in this class.
January 6th, 2012 at 4:04 PM ^
in the Rose Bowl and all season long, i think it is safe to say that he is gone. and i can't say i blame him.
January 6th, 2012 at 5:33 PM ^
If I was a pass catching TE who wasn't concerned about my degree, then Nike U would be high on my list.
January 6th, 2012 at 7:09 PM ^
University of Oregon is not the calibre of Cal, Stanford, USC or UDub, but still better than other Tight End schools like Oklohoma and Arkansas
January 6th, 2012 at 3:42 PM ^
Garnett and Grant.
I think we WILL lead with Wright if we can get him on campus. Which I think we will.
That leaves one spot, I'm not sure we fill it. But if we do, I think it would be with someone currently not on our radar.
I'd like to see us offer Dennis Norfleet. With Smith, TRob, Gallon, Grady, and Odoms getting up there or moving on...the small slot/RB type players have had some production for us. Norfleet can play.
January 6th, 2012 at 6:30 PM ^
I think we should go after D. Norfleet also, if it's not too late. He is a hell of an athlete and has the speed to help us on the edges. I think we need to have at least 1 of his type at a skilled position each year IMO
January 6th, 2012 at 3:48 PM ^
I bet Grant is the next recruit that verbals to Michigan
January 6th, 2012 at 4:09 PM ^
I only see Michigan getting Garnett and Grant out of the group remaining.
But that doesn't disappoint me one bit. Those scholarships will go to good use in next year's class.
January 6th, 2012 at 4:12 PM ^
Nefarious Eduardo, Mr. Blue and the like really need to be brought back, along with the handy news summary in the table next to them. It made casually following recruting and still keeping track of who is still left easy. It also helped to keep track of recruits early while new ones of various interest were being introduced all the time. The current offer list page just isn't the same.
January 6th, 2012 at 4:15 PM ^
what is the possibility of us taking another receiver now that stonum's all but kicked off the team? paytons obviously out now, but are we in the running for anyone else?
January 6th, 2012 at 4:21 PM ^
garnett and reeves will commit... reeves is slow playing it obviously because of the coach situation. i think grant would have done so by now.
and figure there is a chance there is another player who shows up on radar late in the game, i figure someone from out west where our staff has the most clout.
January 6th, 2012 at 4:39 PM ^
January 6th, 2012 at 4:54 PM ^
Not for 2012 class.
January 6th, 2012 at 5:12 PM ^
Can you explain why not? How is releasing him from scholarship any different than not giving one of our redshirt seniors a fifth year?
January 6th, 2012 at 5:15 PM ^
I think there is a limit of 25 per year in the b10, and we have 3 EEs which we can backdate so 28 is the max. I'm not sure about this, but I think that is the limit, not the 85 number which Stonum does count towards. So if the 85 number ever became the limit (possibly next year) Stonum leaving would open a spot.
January 6th, 2012 at 5:20 PM ^
Yeah but we haven't had enough attrition/non-fifth years/etc. to get to the 28 number for 2012 (we're at 26 right now) so releasing Stonum would get us closer to that. I'm not advocating one way or the other. Just stating what numbers are right now.
January 6th, 2012 at 5:26 PM ^
Now that I understand your question, I don't have an answer. But I am curious about this now as well.