Everyone needs to calm down about Recruiting
We all need to take a deep breath and stop bitching about how our recruitment has gone to this point! For God sake people we are in the top 5 for the first time since 2007, have had several 5 star and 4 star athletes had our program in their final choices of commitments to poissible schools and to top it off have one of the nation's best OL commit to Michigan in Kyle Kalis who was originally going to go to Ohio and we borught him to our side! If that isn't a huge milestone for Hoke in 2012 I don't know what is! Pipkins became a 5 star and not to mention having a talented WR like Darboh coming here! We didn't land Garnett so he goes to Stanford. Is that such a big shock? The Cardinal have been in the top 10 for close to 3 years straight with Andrew Luck leading them in the Pac 12. Garnett sees Stanford as a possible national title contender and he wants to be apart of that and its in warm weather too. Diggs wasn't the Hoke type it seems. I think personally Hoke might of seen a red flag with Diggs for off the field purposes or maybe he just didn't fit in Hoke's design for our offense. As for Grant, Kozan I can't explain their choices but we can't dwell on it even though it sucks. We still are in the running for Diamond right now and it looks like an " official signing day announcement" from Jordan on his decision and I definitely have a great feeling he'll choose Michigan. The word around was we will land one more amazing name at signing and I have a great feeling it's going to be him.
To think like these recruits is close to impossible. These are still kids in the world's eyes. They are fresh out of high school and now thrown into the mix of the real world and for a high school recruit it's exciting and scary. It's the same with just regular high school kids. I can remember being terrified after graduation because the days of me being dependent on my family were over. I was 18, had a diploma and was done with my high school career. I had so many college choices but had no idea where I was going to go. I knew one thing though and that was my choice had to be the right choice for me and not just for my excitement, or sports program. It's all about getting an education that point is true but it's about more about where you feel you'll be the most comfortable or being close to your family and friends. If a recruit from California has Michigan in his choice list but feels he should play some where close to be near his family or city where he grew up why should anybody be confused by that? These young men need to know the decision they are making is the right one. Sadly I feel Reeves was under the pressure of his image of going to Michigan in the eyes of his grandfather and peers. He was obviously terrified of possibly being seen as a traitor. Some people are like that and I feel sorry for him if that's the case. I still personally believe he doesn't really want to play there. Signing Day is Wednesday and overall Hoke has done a great job and I think we'll land one more great player before this day is done. Have confidence and look up people. We're Michigan!
January 30th, 2012 at 5:48 PM ^
How do you explain to a blogger to calm down? Aren't bloggers anal retentive? (not that Miami) We can't help but be overindulgent about Michigan sports. We hate to lose games, recruits, any competitive event. As of late, and aside from the last 3 years, we aren't used to losing at anything!
January 30th, 2012 at 5:49 PM ^
Be more smart before posting again.
January 30th, 2012 at 5:52 PM ^
just want to no WHAT HAPPEN TO THE MAGIC? After a 11-2 season we have no commits to show for it REALLY C'MON MAN!!!GO BLUE!!!
January 30th, 2012 at 5:52 PM ^
this post was well received.
January 30th, 2012 at 5:53 PM ^
soooo you're saying we didn't get Diggs?
... lol
January 30th, 2012 at 5:53 PM ^
As soon as I saw the title of the thread, I knew it would full of comments like these. The thread didn't work how the OP thought it would, but it is working in some regard thanks to some good team effort.
January 30th, 2012 at 5:53 PM ^
from the ledge.....thanks
January 30th, 2012 at 5:53 PM ^
Wait... by "everyone" did you also mean fans of Minnesota and Indiana? Because I'm sure they will stronly disagree with you
January 30th, 2012 at 5:53 PM ^
From the ridiculous length of your post, seems like you need to calm down about everyone not being calm about recruiting.
January 30th, 2012 at 7:56 PM ^
to read the post, but I think I will wait for the audio book... the abridged version.
January 30th, 2012 at 5:56 PM ^
Very undude
January 30th, 2012 at 5:57 PM ^
Tell us something we don't know.
January 30th, 2012 at 6:00 PM ^
The board is regressing to levels not seen since last year's Coaching Change.
January 30th, 2012 at 6:03 PM ^
January 30th, 2012 at 6:04 PM ^
Don't tell me how to think or feel!
January 30th, 2012 at 6:10 PM ^
all my sentences end in exclamation points!
January 30th, 2012 at 6:10 PM ^
According to twitter Zach Banner has just comitted to USC...I think we all saw that coming. But srsly we need to catch a break here
link:http://eye-on-recruiting.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/26895818/34630830
January 30th, 2012 at 6:15 PM ^
it's "fergodsakes", not "for God's sake"
January 30th, 2012 at 6:17 PM ^
At least Jalin Marshall hasn't committed to OSU. Oops, too late.
January 30th, 2012 at 6:18 PM ^
Tell me my business this is Merica
January 30th, 2012 at 6:25 PM ^
This is how I know Michigan's back. We've come off a great season and a BCS bowl win, and we're all bitching about not getting a top recruit. I mean yeah it sucks. I'd love to have Garnett and Reeves, but look at what Hoke accomplished with players he didn't recruit. It makes me almost salivate over what he could accomplish with the guys he does recruit.
I don't mean that to be degrading to any member of Team 132 in any way. What they accomplished in one year after learning 2 new schemes is nothing short of amazing, and they deserve praise and undying respect from the Michigan community. But this team will only get better when Hoke gets guys in who are more ideally suited for his systems. (Hoke needs a pro style QB. A pro style QB, Denard is not). Again, no disrespect intended to anyone who played this year.
We don't need to be worried at all.
January 31st, 2012 at 10:04 AM ^
The pro's can't find pro style qb's.
January 30th, 2012 at 6:30 PM ^
Kendall Fuller just tweeted Blake Countess and said he's trying to come to the Big House soon...
@BlakeCo18 yoo ima try to come up to the big house soon
January 30th, 2012 at 6:37 PM ^
We're Michigan, we have high standards in everything. This is not EMU. I'm no freaked out, im just disappointed.
January 30th, 2012 at 6:45 PM ^
3. | Ohio State | 23 | Big Ten | 4281 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 3.78 |
4. | Michigan | 24 | Big Ten | 4192 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 3.63 |
37. | Michigan State | 17 | Big Ten | 2078 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 3.12 |
38. | Penn State | 20 | Big Ten | 2060 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 2.95 |
39. | Iowa | 22 | Big Ten | 2041 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 20 | 2 | 2.73 |
44. | Northwestern | 21 | Big Ten | 1991 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 2.71 |
48. | Purdue | 25 | Big Ten | 1834 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 23 | 2 | 2.60 |
51. | Indiana | 23 | Big Ten | 1703 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 0 | 17 | 6 | 2.65 |
52. | Wisconsin | 12 | Big Ten | 1645 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 3.17 |
55. | Nebraska | 14 | Big Ten | 1587 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 3.00 |
60. | Minnesota | 29 | Big Ten | 1419 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 0 | 23 | 6 | 2.31 |
66. | Illinois | 18 | Big Ten | 1298 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 2.61 |
I think we are doing fine. The freak out should be how poorly the Big Ten in general is doing.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:07 PM ^
Shouldnt we comparing schools that are actually nation powers or rivals? Aren't we Michigan? shame on you that you have an average standard for Michigan.
January 30th, 2012 at 6:50 PM ^
I second that. The finish has been very disappointing, but there is certainly no cause for freak out. It could be much worse. We could be Mark Dantonio.
January 30th, 2012 at 7:03 PM ^
yeah you could have a great coach that knows how to develop talent. instead you have a fatass that makes crappy QBs even worse
January 30th, 2012 at 7:19 PM ^
January 30th, 2012 at 7:53 PM ^
are wrong. They don't take into account, Dantonio's internationl recruiting. Once those 5 stars from Mainland China, and Ecuador are taken into account... well, look out.
January 30th, 2012 at 7:02 PM ^
lol stupid michigan fans. how does it feel knowing that Dantonio ws able to beat out Meyer for a 4 star recruit and that fat ass coach you have can't?
January 30th, 2012 at 7:13 PM ^
Cool post bro
January 30th, 2012 at 7:15 PM ^
You must be at Moo U. Don't be pissed at us that you are on the short bus. I didn't deny your application to U of M.
January 30th, 2012 at 7:06 PM ^
Dude. Paragraphs.
January 30th, 2012 at 7:08 PM ^
I don't know what a Walmart Wolverine is, but I imagine if one were to exist, it would probably have a similar writing style to this post.
January 30th, 2012 at 7:12 PM ^
OP is just pissed because he doesnt have enough starz
Long live the 3 star mafia.
January 30th, 2012 at 7:14 PM ^
grammatical errors - I agree with almost everything you said except one.
Diggs fits into every playbook. When you're the #2 WR in a class, there's a spot for you in every offense. Hell, even Navy would be happy to have a guy like that for the 1 out of 1000 times they actually throw the ball.
January 30th, 2012 at 7:35 PM ^
Said it before and I'll say it again. Unless you are someone who tells people they shouldn't be so excited after a commitment or a commit spree, you really have no ground to stand on telling people they can't express disappointment when the news is not good.
January 30th, 2012 at 8:06 PM ^
To add to the great news, Demetrious Cox just commited to sparty and Jalin Marshall to Ohio...
January 30th, 2012 at 8:06 PM ^
those are some seriously long paragraphs...
January 30th, 2012 at 9:05 PM ^
The offseason hibernation must be upon us. After March Madness is over this place will suuuuuuuuuck.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:16 PM ^
The only thing that I'm freaking out about is WR and TE depth this year and next.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:27 PM ^
I am just sad that Brown, Standifer, and Stacey left us. Also, Brady Hoke should go apologize to Ron Thompson and beg him to change his commitment.