2013 OT David Knevel Offered
December 15th, 2012 at 8:26 PM ^
Interesting offer... Looks like their looking for a 6th as you said. Hopefully this doesn't upset any current committs.
December 15th, 2012 at 8:28 PM ^
the alabama offer is surprising! Rarely expect a National Champion SEC team to offer someone from Canada...why take a risk? Must have talent
December 15th, 2012 at 8:46 PM ^
2015 QB Michael O'Connor from Ottawa, who I believe Michigan has interest in, also has offers from Miss St. MSU, and Vandy. Seeing alot more Canadians having NFL success with Akeem Hicks, Tyrone Crawford and Phillip Blake all drafted last year.
December 15th, 2012 at 8:48 PM ^
But Alabama is located in the heart of SEC country...why take a risk on a Canadian when you are competitive for most 5 star/4 star SEC talent...talent that plays competitive football year round
December 15th, 2012 at 8:59 PM ^
December 15th, 2012 at 9:26 PM ^
I thought you were joking, but you asked this twice. Pretty much every recruit is a risk. Whether it's because they live in the north, play basketball, baseball, run track, picked up the sport late, are coming off an injury or it's just the nature of transitioning from HS to high BCS level football. Alabama doesn't get everyone they want and they don't pile up top recruiting classes by ignoring talent and potential from outside their region. They also run through a lot more recruits than most schools by utilizing medical exemptions.
December 16th, 2012 at 2:58 PM ^
December 15th, 2012 at 9:00 PM ^
Alabama offers a lot of kids. Not necessarily a commentary on the talent they offer, but it's a wider scattershot than many other elite schools.
Which seems to be working out fine for them.
December 16th, 2012 at 3:59 PM ^
The Bama offer is a greyshirt per 247.
December 15th, 2012 at 8:29 PM ^
Evel Knevel jokes, but this guy seems like a nice player
December 15th, 2012 at 8:30 PM ^
Again, it kills me that we let prospects like Pocic, Levenberry, and O'Daniel get away early. With classes filling up so fast, there's just no way to forecast if there will spots down the road
December 15th, 2012 at 8:43 PM ^
December 15th, 2012 at 9:29 PM ^
This is like following a girl you like home without the follow through of breaking into her house.
December 15th, 2012 at 8:50 PM ^
December 15th, 2012 at 9:50 PM ^
December 15th, 2012 at 8:32 PM ^
December 15th, 2012 at 8:36 PM ^
If the staff was this unprepared for Lewan leaving we have bigger problems. EVERYONE projected Lewan as a 1st Round pick entering the year, so staff should have projected his departure long before now.
December 15th, 2012 at 8:40 PM ^
The staff has made some iffy judgments in key situations (Russ B)
December 15th, 2012 at 8:43 PM ^
We have five linemen committed. They are all highly ranked. How is that unprepared?
December 15th, 2012 at 8:45 PM ^
No I'm saying if they are taking a 6th OL commit because Lewan is leaving, than they should have known all along they would be taking that many. Turning away the talent they did early because "They were only taking 5 OL" should have factored in Lewan leaving from the start.
December 15th, 2012 at 8:49 PM ^
I must have misunderstood your comment.
December 15th, 2012 at 9:30 PM ^
The chances that Knevel would step in and play as a true freshman seem pretty remote. Lewan leaving a year early would hardly seem to necessitate replacing him with a player destined to redshirt.
December 15th, 2012 at 9:54 PM ^
They did not, however, know the other attrition that would occur. They lost extra players and decided they could use another Olineman. What's the big deal? This class is sick. I guess some people just can't be pleased.
December 16th, 2012 at 8:34 AM ^
So...Michigan should have taken a commit from a guy who could potentially not fit into the class if Lewan got injured or pulled a Jake Long and stayed for 2013?
I like Pocic about as much as any other offensive lineman in the country for 2013, but you can't just take commitments from 10 offensive linemen, 14 wide receivers, and 9 cornerbacks... At some point you have to draw the line.
December 15th, 2012 at 9:03 PM ^
December 15th, 2012 at 8:48 PM ^
I read elsewhere that Knevel is aanouncing on Tuesday and has a final three of Nebraska, Alabama and West Virginia. I doubt this offer will amount to much. Got in on him way too late...
December 16th, 2012 at 8:35 AM ^
You never know. Some offers can change things. Michigan has the advantage of being fairly close to home, which may (or may not) have an effect.
December 15th, 2012 at 8:57 PM ^
Does anyone have any film on this kid?
December 15th, 2012 at 11:03 PM ^
Lots of procedure in the video.
Also - listen to the canadian linebacker who called Jim Rome. Epic.
December 15th, 2012 at 9:23 PM ^
December 15th, 2012 at 9:38 PM ^
gotta love it!
December 15th, 2012 at 9:24 PM ^
it's consistent with Hoke and what he values with the importance of the line of scrimmage. Can never have enough linemen. . .
December 15th, 2012 at 10:03 PM ^
Sure you can. Extra offensive linemen are a waste of scholarships.
Extra DBs, safeties, linebackers, RBs and WRs can play special teams. You can move extra defensive lineman to the offensive line. You can move DBs to safety, safeties to LB, etc.. Not much you can do with offensive linemen numbers 11 to whatever.
December 15th, 2012 at 10:11 PM ^
not the other way around? Q. Washington begs to differ.
December 15th, 2012 at 10:23 PM ^
Not sure you want to make a habit of moving offensive linemen to defense.
December 15th, 2012 at 10:26 PM ^
Extra offensive linemen are a waste of scholarships.
Hi, I'm 2009 through 2012. Have we met?
December 15th, 2012 at 10:31 PM ^
What position are you willing to sacrifice for an extra offensive lineman (the 10th or 11th in 2 years)? Backup QB? Those come in handy. Defensive tackle? Safety? Running back?
December 15th, 2012 at 10:44 PM ^
Safety.
The recruiting, attrition from the RR years will be VERY apparent next year on the interior of our OL. We're going to have RS frosh all over the place....regardless of how talented we are, it may be rough sledding the first half of the year.
More big uglies? yes please
December 15th, 2012 at 10:45 PM ^
But a broad statement that extra OL are a waste is... tough to defend
December 15th, 2012 at 11:33 PM ^
We only took four OL last class, not five, when we were very shorthanded. At the same time we took 5 DL. With 85 scholarships, I don't know what the ideal number is to allocate to o-line, but with so few proven players on the roster and so much playing time coming open, it seems prudent to aim a little higher now. While you mentioned not moving OL to other positions, you might have forgotten that with five OL spots they often move around more than other players.
December 16th, 2012 at 8:38 AM ^
Extra offensive linemen give you depth. What are the chances that all five or six of these class of 2013 offensive linemen will still be on the team in four or five years? A Lewan type might enter the draft. A Schifano type might quit. A Pace type might get injured. There's a pretty good chance that at least two of these guys will be gone by, say, 2015 or 2016.
December 15th, 2012 at 10:22 PM ^
didn't happen according to a scout update. Miscommunication
December 16th, 2012 at 8:39 AM ^
The offer is still listed on Scout.
December 15th, 2012 at 10:36 PM ^
December 15th, 2012 at 11:05 PM ^
December 15th, 2012 at 11:12 PM ^
If we're only so lucky
December 16th, 2012 at 12:36 AM ^
December 16th, 2012 at 7:41 AM ^
I guess this means Ohio will come offering