SIAP-Arnett info
D. Arnett was at the MSU Spring Game on Saturday. In an interview by Rivals he listed MSU as his favorite.
HOWEVER (this is a giant however), MSU is only a slight favorite over his other leaders (not listed but UM, USC, OSU, etc.) and he isn't making a decision until after his Senior year.
Therefore, I don't think this means much other than MSU will be a contender.
MSU is in the mix for an instate guy.
Seems rational mister MSU
Well, sadly, it was not always the case that MSU was in the mix for top/stud instate recruits.
Looooonnngggg road til signing day. He will be an interesting recruiting battle for sure.
so in the end you made a post to say your post probably doesn't matter
Pretty sure he made a post passing along information about a recruit of interest and did it in a very even-handed and rational manner. Not sure what your problem is.
He said that he named a leader, which we already knew, but that it doesn't matter because he won't decide for a long time. He himself said the info didn't matter, not me. I don't have a problem
Fair enough but maybe not everyone knew that information and I thought his post was helpful. Your response was too harsh IMO. If you didn't find his post helpful, you might have simply said "nothing new to see here" or just ignored it.
I'm not sure what I said that was harsh. I never insulted him or attacked him as a person or poster in any way shape or form. But if you guys are that upset about it here's another post for you to neg I don't really care.
Learning of a recruit's uncertain preferences =/= remaining uncertain of what a recruit may or may not strongly prefer
My guess is he goes to neither UM nor MSU.
Once Kiffin and his hostesses land in Saginaw, all bets are off.
I think the UM coaches can see this. Which is why they accepted the Conway commit so early, and why they're offering other WRs, despite only having room for 2 in this class.
Arnett is a stud, and the out of state schools will be all over him.
Only thing that could possibly keep him in state:
1) A resurgent Michigan season (I'm talking an unpractical 9+ win season), plus probably a #1 jersey.
2) Wanting to stay home and be BMOC at MooU. He'd just be another fish in the sea at the likes of USC and 'Bama.
They also accepted the Conway commit so early because they appreciate how talented he is.
once more, with pictures:
http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/usc-sanctions-anyone#comment-469588
That's an interesting point about the #1 jersey.
That's one advantage Michigan has to offer Arnett, since the #1 jersey is basically a guaranteed ticket to the NFL via an early round selection, and the kid would almost certainly be worthy.
At a minimum, it will give the player who wears it a lot of attention they might not otherwise get, even in RR's run-heavy offense.
Wearing #1 = Early round draft pick. Make sure you tell all possible future recruits about this.
Thanks for the update Rational.
I must say, your posts are a breathe of fresh air compared to the meltdowns that were occurring on this board last night/this morning. Thanks for the sensible posting.
Ronald Johnson?
Let’s hope not.
that name is dead to me....
If he goes to MSU he can get Charles Rogers to mentor him.
Although Charles Rogers flopped in the NFL he was an outstanding college receiver. He is also a nice guy.
Sorry couldn't resist posting the Half Baked ref.
deal to him.
What does this mean?
Sorry if already posted.
By the way, what was the meltdown about last night?
I really don't know. Rich Rodriguez's characteristics? I think it had more to do with a couple of posters having a little bit too much to drink and feeling the need for some attention.
I was hoping it involved a grill cheese with bacon.
Sooo good.
Nice to see he made it to the spring game but like many others I don't see him being a Wolverine. There is no denying he is a talented player but after landing Conway I won't be that upset if we don't get him.
I will not be upset but I will be disappointed. I think Arnett is a difference-maker and anytime UM loses an instate talent me = sad panda.
Dennis,
Without being disrespectful to Mr. Conway, he is not in the same category as Arnett. D. Arnett is a sure fire top 100 recruit (potentially top 25) and can literally go to any school he chooses. Conway, not so much.
Conway may go on to a fine career at UM, but I can assure you that RRod will not stop recruiting Arnett because he has Conway locked up.
I don't think he will stop recruiting him either, nor would he. Arnett got the early hype and is highly regarded however Conway is starting to receive some hype as well. We were lucky to get in on Conway early because I could see his offer list growing. Arnett would be a great get but I just don't think we land him at this time. A good season may be all the recruiting RR needs to sway him our way. So yes I agree he is a great in state talent and don't understand where you got we should stop recruiting him from my prior post?
Arnett and Conway are complementary players, we'll clearly continue to recruit Arnett. I think the point was RR wasn't high on our chances to get Arnett, so why not take a WR with huge upside who will only compliment Arnett if they were on the field at the same time.
Those two paired with one of our ninja slot WRs...drool...
What do you guys think would happen if both Sammy Watkins and Arnett wanted to come, could we take 3 WR if it were those two plus obviously Conway? I mean theres talk that this class could only be 15, probably will end up bigger but i dont know how we could turn down one of the WR.
a good problem to have. One can hope that this will be the case!
RR would find a way to plug that square peg into a round hole.
Not going to happen though, at best we go 2 of 3 in that group.
Lets just say, if either MSU or UofM have a poor season.....i can see him going elsewhere. Until then we can talk up opinion all day and night. As for me, i will wait till his decision comes through and hope for the best...Go Big Blue!
This is for RationalMSUFan. Why are people using Spartan Nation when referring to MSU now? I guess it is a superiority thing but besides the people in Michigan I don't know of anyone who roots for them. Maybe Ohio.
Whenever I travel I always see people in Spartan gear.
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April 27th, 2010 at 12:44 PM ^
Michael Moore.
It's a long time until Signing Day, we still have a really good chance.
Maybe Dantonio told Arnett to look down at his feet?
"Now you just imagine those feet playing in the middle of a prison yard, because that's where they will be four or five years from now"
That is the goal of most MSU wideouts, right?
They seem to achieve it a lot