1. Running back is the most overrated position on the football field. RB success is determined much more by the O-line than most people realize, although the notoriously well-informed MGoBoard will not be surprised to hear that. See this Mathlete post from a couple years ago about the value of returning starters.
No position on the field came close to running backs in terms of lack of value for returning starts.
There was literally no correlation from returning starts from running backs to on field success. No improvements in running game or total offensive output.
2. This is not even close to a position of need for UM:
- 2 years left for - Fitz, Hopkins
- 3 years left for - Rawls
- 4 years left for - Hayes
- 4/5 years left for - Houma, Johnson, Norfleet
- 5/6 years left for - Shallman, Smith
Isaac would have been an unnecessary luxury.
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This must be an important topic.
"why are we accepting a commit from Devon Smith when Ty is still out there?" were wrong. Because there are no guarantees. Imagine the rants if we had passed on Smith and he went someplace else because we were waiting on Isaac. You take the guys who you like who want to be here.
Mainly what I get from this is Roll Damn Tide's sources now officially suck.
Exactly! Always take the bird in hand. USC is, and has always been a magnet for 5* talent from around the nation -- even after their issues with the NCAA. Competing with the Trojans for an elite skill player seems to be a pretty futile endeavor, for ANY program in the country.
I am not saying that I could care less about Michigan missing out on Isaac, but I don't think it's worthy very much concern. The MOST important thing for Michigan going forward is make sure that Michigan is signing the lion's share of the top talent from MICHIGAN. I think what hurt Michigan more than anything over the last decade or so (along with the dried up Ohio pipeline) is the fact that MSU and other programs were getting the best that Michigan HS football had to offer.
Hoke & Co. are turning this issue around as well as re-opening the Ohio pipeline. If Isaac was from Michigan I would be more concerned. Everything is going to be fine. I am sure we'll be drooling over Issac in a few years as he shreds Pac-12 defenses, but them's the breaks.
i probably won't even remember the kid's name in a few years.
when a player flies 2500 miles from home for a second time and brings his mom, he will likely commit to that school.
I know there was once a time when he seemed like he may be in the bag (much like Levenberry) but I really can't believe how many people are this surprised by him not coming to Michigan.
It's all good. I hear we're a shoe in for bo scarborough.
You could be this guy-
Why doesn't he bite it as it enters his mouth?!?
#Learnhowtofightoffaliens
...and then this happens-
Sorry for giving everyone nightmares.
guys need to chill out
this michigan ferfucksakes
rich rod left snake oil
When is one of these decisions going to go our way. Oh well, can't be that upset after reviewing our verbal commits thus far.
Best of luck Mr. Isaac.
writing on the wall. Anybody who takes two payed flights to Califorina to visit USC from the east coast or midwest would ultimately commit to USC. I am really not surprised at all so I wish him the best of luck. One other thing is this the year USC is off probation ?
yes sir
yes sir
Losing out on Ty Isaac sucks...but what sort of position are we in with Thai Issac?
just give us treadwell
Thats right!
Deveon is the 2015 Heisman winner
Let me preface my comments by saying this is an immature reaction since I'm bummed he didn't pick UM, but I hope Kiffin gets caught commiting more violations and Ty can watch us play in the Rose Bowl from his dorm room.
So yes, I'm being petty right now and don't wish him "good luck." Maybe tomorrow.
More flambait here--Who is Ty?
Flamebait ...I sack Newton
tally its 1:30 in the afternoon. shouldnt u wait a little bit to start hitting the bottle
I hear ya GoBlueLoveYou, but today is a special day.
Tie I sack my nuts flamebait. I get so offended by neggin
Neg me all ya want. 2013 is a behemoth class of studs already. UM doesnt need him so get over it already people!
Last warning
Really a bigger loss for ND coming in third for Ty - he went to a ND feeder school (Joliet Catholic) and they have to play him 3/4 times now.
I thought this one was wraped up!!!
derrick green ?
Lane Kiffin will find a way to waste his talent
he's gonna love USC. Hell I wish I could have gone there
I'm surprised why you'd want to play on a team that will be shelled for the next 3 years and I think it was a mistake to play there nonhomerism aside, but good look to him.
He doesnt make or break this class!! The guys we got will be thankful for the beasts we have clearig out semi-sized holes for them. While our "3 stars"are accumulating 7-20 yards a carry, he can have his 4-5 per carry so he can start as a freshmen. Whatever.......HAIL TO THE VICTORS!!! FERGODSAKES!
All you goobers that have been negging me....ask Shane if he's the least bit concerned...bet he aint sweatin!! hahhahahah