Recruiting director Matt Dudek responds to Twitter trolls...
So there is a small, but growing faction of people, who have been voicing their displeasure and concern about the '18 class. They claim that we are getting left in the dust in comparison to OSU's recruiting. When you look at the recruiting rankings and the classes OSU has coming in over the next few years, that may be true. That frustration boiled over in a heated Twitter exchange with recruiting director Matt Dudek. Looks like the trolls have finally gotten to him.
Links below:
https://twitter.com/Thee_Matty_D/status/942087402818023424
https://twitter.com/Thee_Matty_D/status/942139017096761344
Personally, I'm not a star gazer or one who puts tremendous stock in recruiting rankings, but there are many in the fanbase that do. True, there is a stark difference in talent that OSU has in the '18 class and what Michigan is getting star-wise. I think it's just a result of some misses on our end and a bad season and I think the '19 class will be as good as any and there's no reason to worry.
For those out there that are worried about the '18 class or the disparity in apparent talent that OSU is bringing in and what Michigan is bringing in, can you explain the rationale of why you're freaking out over one average class?
December 18th, 2017 at 2:14 PM ^
We talk about this stuff regarding MSU every year from December - August, but what difference does it make when the ball is kicked off ? Jim Tressell once said that Mork was one of the best evaluators of talent he has ever seen. Dantonio is a jack-ass, but that SOB is usually able to find kids who play hard.
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We can probably question why the staff would respond to a troll, but this is the base problem, in my opinion - far too many dickheads on things like Twitter. I should know because I am on Twitter, after all.
Actually, I am shocked things like this don't happen more in sports, where staffs fire a return volley at their more, well, common fans. I admire the restraint of those that do not - I don't know that could completely resist the urge.
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A little birdie told me a very important person is "perplexed" at the insinuation that was made by the steak reference. Speaking to fans as though they are common folk serving the nobles apparently wasn't the kind of message that person was looking for.
So while many on here like it, it didn't go over well at all.
December 17th, 2017 at 12:01 AM ^
It shouldn't go over well. Leave that kind of twitter banter on twitter or the blogs. I've seen someone on this site take down a twerp on twitter. Made quick work of him. Don't have university employees and/or football employees doing that. Bad look.
December 17th, 2017 at 7:58 AM ^
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He's no Harbaugh when it comes to twitter, is he?
December 17th, 2017 at 5:31 AM ^
Yeah, I didn't even like that either, even if that's not what he was implying.
December 17th, 2017 at 10:45 AM ^
I believe you. First thing I thought when reading that tweet, was "Man, I need to take that guy's job, he's doing it totally wrong". Second thought was that it would probably be a paycut and a lot of work to make the connections to even get a look.
Still, they need to get someone in there who, especially in recruiting, understands what to say and when to say it.
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is one of those Michigan fans I wish would root for another team.Questioned whether Speight and Okorn were giving it their all, etc.
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December 16th, 2017 at 11:53 PM ^
Dude Higdon and Evans are fine. Shut the hell up. I wasn't on the Evans bandwagon until the second half of this season but now, well yeah he's the shit. Along with Higdon. They're more dangerous than Weber and whatever that young tailbacks name is from bucnut land. With any passing attack next year, these two are going to be wicked bad. Oh and mind you, the passing attack will be there. Just like 2006 baby, comeon Blue! If this offense starts to get the better of the defense in practices, better get your popcorn ready cuz they're going light mother schmuckers up like christmas trees baby.
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depth chart with only two positions to worry about. We'd be in great shape with no freshmen on the team next season.
McGrone looks like he could play early. Reese, if he sticks, should. Sims is enrolling early. so maybe him too in a loaded secondary. A good chance for Muhammad to be in the TE rotation. We're still going to add 5-6 players. If nothing else, one will crack the 2-deep at FB.
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Is this based on rumor or just a guess? Just wondering because I haven't seen any rumors of TWJ transferring.
December 16th, 2017 at 10:08 PM ^
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Leaving twitter made my life better.
December 16th, 2017 at 7:43 PM ^
Recruiting class = Drive in golf. Helps to have a good one, but doesn't mean you win.
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The putt is the most important shot in golf, followed closely by the shot preceeding putt. And one does not have to be a scientist to know this.
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you putt for dough
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