U.S. Army All-American Bowl 1 PM ET Open Thread
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Time: 1 p.m. ET
Channel: NBC
Online: NBC Sports Live
Location: Alamodome, San Antonio
Mason Cole is the only Michigan commit playing in the game today. But 3 names to watch for are: Erick Smith, Marshon Lattimore, and Malik McDowell. You may also recognize some other names of guys Michigan recruited: Elijah Hood, Artavis Scott, and Damon Webb.
Some analysts believe Smith and/Lattimore might commit to Michigan today. I have to say I am very skeptical of that. But it is certainly something to watch for.
I am starting the open thread early to help make more people aware that the game is on today. I wanted to make sure everyone knew the time and channel to be watching for. It should be a pretty good game as far as All-American games go.
January 4th, 2014 at 11:05 AM ^
and could only get one to Ann Arbor, who would you choose and why?
January 4th, 2014 at 1:05 PM ^
I would choose Lattimore. He could play WR, CB, or FS. I like that versatility. I think Smith is pretty much limited to safety, but I would still take him because we need to improve at the safety position.
January 4th, 2014 at 2:01 PM ^
January 4th, 2014 at 8:52 AM ^
BTW, the website for the bowl game has a countdown that ends in 3 hours and 10 minutes, which puts it at 12:00 p.m. ET. But other websites have it listed as starting at 1:00 p.m. ET.
January 4th, 2014 at 9:55 AM ^
January 4th, 2014 at 9:56 AM ^
January 4th, 2014 at 10:37 AM ^
I think talent the past couple years has been trending toward the UA game. I just think players are more attracted to the uniforms, ESPN's production, the ESPN and Under Armour brands, etc. It's kind of sad because I think the Army thing is a cool opportunity for kids and soldiers to interact, but I guess kids and soldiers are still getting the same opportunity...it's just not necessarily the same caliber of player.
Either way, there's plenty of talent to go around. Even if you put the top 100 kids in one game, you still have #101-200 playing in the other. You're going to be able to see some great football in either game.
January 4th, 2014 at 1:21 PM ^
January 4th, 2014 at 2:35 PM ^
The football sucks in both games and has ever since ESPN really came into the picture.
Back in the day when it was just the Army AA Game, the quality of play was actually pretty damn good.
I'd reckon that guys like Adrian Peterson and Desean Jackson, two guys who played well in their Army Games would now be at the ESPN game in this day and age.
I'd almost prefer that they put 1-100 in one and 101-200 in the other. Because right now they're both pretty bad in terms of play on the field.
You'll get a handful of great plays, but overall, it's not even Spring Game quality.
January 4th, 2014 at 9:24 AM ^
I wouldn't have checked later and it would have been too late.
I forgot to watch the bball game thursday, because no helpful posters posted early game threads...
January 4th, 2014 at 9:24 AM ^
Smith and Lattimore might commit to Michigan? I might walk on to the team and be the starting QB next fall, but I doubt it. The only analyst that thinks that, must be one helluva homer. Sliver of hope with Smith, but Lattimore isn't happening.
January 4th, 2014 at 9:38 AM ^
January 4th, 2014 at 3:53 PM ^
Never say never
January 4th, 2014 at 9:29 AM ^
/iamnotwearingahat
January 4th, 2014 at 9:39 AM ^
January 4th, 2014 at 11:30 AM ^
January 4th, 2014 at 10:04 AM ^
He looks like such a beast. It was Muppet time when he comitted to us. It's a shame he never really lived up to the hype.
He was a funny guy, though.
January 4th, 2014 at 1:15 PM ^
January 4th, 2014 at 10:16 AM ^
Lattimore Ohio , and Smith to us
January 4th, 2014 at 11:07 AM ^
January 4th, 2014 at 11:46 AM ^
January 4th, 2014 at 11:49 AM ^
do we need a new nickname for Dave Brandon?
January 4th, 2014 at 11:51 AM ^
January 4th, 2014 at 12:22 PM ^
January 4th, 2014 at 12:13 PM ^
January 4th, 2014 at 11:51 AM ^
been doing stuff like that for years. It hasn't damaged anything for them.
January 4th, 2014 at 12:31 PM ^
January 4th, 2014 at 4:23 PM ^
January 4th, 2014 at 1:45 PM ^
How have they made it look like they're going to Michigan?
January 4th, 2014 at 12:23 PM ^
Maybe I missed this from somewhere else, but does anyone know a timeframe for those announcements? I am nowhere near a TV but I would like to pull up a stream on my computer when the time comes.
Thanks!
January 4th, 2014 at 12:30 PM ^
January 4th, 2014 at 1:16 PM ^
January 4th, 2014 at 12:45 PM ^
January 4th, 2014 at 12:48 PM ^
Smith and Lattimore are not coming here and them putting out the vibe that Michigan could be in it to win it is simply them messing with us. This idea that Ted Ginn Sr. wouldn't stand for it is bunk. They don't play for him anymore. Do you honestly think he has that much control over his players that he controls their immature impulses at every turn? You people need to wake up if you think some 18 year old kids from Ohio wouldn't try to mess with the Michigan football program if given the chance.
January 4th, 2014 at 1:06 PM ^
January 4th, 2014 at 2:37 PM ^
...so does that mean YOU need to GTFO, troll?
January 4th, 2014 at 2:28 PM ^
FWIW Hoke and Michigan are a-ok with Ginn and Glenville. We figure to have two good starters on our D-line from Glenville (Henry and Clark) who weren't recruited by OSU and are doing well at Michigan. Glenville's doors aren't shut to Michigan anymore
January 4th, 2014 at 1:10 PM ^
Plus, this game has 8 people already committed to Ohio playing in it. I could see them all talking to each other and they still are teenagers.
January 4th, 2014 at 1:16 PM ^
Outside of Mason Cole, who is already committed, here's a list of the guys expected to commit to Michigan that are playing in this game:
January 4th, 2014 at 1:20 PM ^
January 4th, 2014 at 1:20 PM ^
January 4th, 2014 at 1:33 PM ^
Thanks a lot LeBron.
January 4th, 2014 at 1:20 PM ^
"Taking my talents to..." Count: 1
January 4th, 2014 at 1:26 PM ^
But Lebron said it like 4 years ago!
January 4th, 2014 at 1:24 PM ^
January 4th, 2014 at 1:30 PM ^
http://247sports.com/Article/2014-US-Army-All-American-Bowl-rosters-124381
Mason Cole East 52
Marshon Lattimore East 2
Malik McDowell West 67
Erik Smith East 22