Julian Barnett (2019) commits to MSU
Julian Barnett in the 2019 class committed to MSU today. Michigan never offered him, but I thought it was notable considering he's rated #2 in state, #3 CB, and #60 nationally. Also has plenty of length at 6'1 so he would fit what Don Brown wants in a longer corner. This recruitment has always seemed strange to me. I'm sure Harbaugh and co will get the recruits they want, but it's still a shame to see a top ranked in state player go to the other guys.
December 22nd, 2017 at 1:59 PM ^
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December 22nd, 2017 at 1:37 PM ^
Could someone give me a rundown of Oregon State's class since we're talking about recruting that has no bearing on UM?
December 22nd, 2017 at 2:02 PM ^
December 22nd, 2017 at 1:50 PM ^
MSU is like that average guy who is trying to get a commitment from a hot girl before alpha males can get access. If this guy stays with MSU he is cutting himself short. He owes a better life to himself.
December 22nd, 2017 at 2:50 PM ^
They’ve been kicking Michigan’s ass for a solid decade now, yet you still talk shit. Do us a favor....
December 22nd, 2017 at 9:49 PM ^
December 23rd, 2017 at 1:39 AM ^
This guy has some great opportunities in front of him. I'm trying to help him out. Anyone can go to state, but this guy has some options that are much better. Maybe state coaches can keep the blinders on him and with msu.
December 23rd, 2017 at 8:09 AM ^
I'm still waiting the jokes to move aside.
December 23rd, 2017 at 2:32 AM ^
I thought this PUA shit died years ago, whenever anybody defines themselves as an "alpha" I feel deeply embarassed for them, and wonder how many times they've tried to hit on women with magic tricks.
December 22nd, 2017 at 2:22 PM ^
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December 22nd, 2017 at 2:29 PM ^
UM really needs to develop an Animal Husbandry program. We're losing way too many scholars because we over-focus on the space program, economics, law and medicine.
December 22nd, 2017 at 3:56 PM ^
December 22nd, 2017 at 2:46 PM ^
I haven't followed recruiting very closely the past few years. I just checked the top in-state kids for 2019 on 247 composite. Two thoughts:
- Wow, there are a lot of highly ranked Michigan kids in 2019! Nine four-stars!
- WTF? We are the favorite for precisely one of them (Marvin Grant).
What gives? There's finally an elite class of in-state kids, and we're getting practically shut out? Does not compute. Can anyone explain?
P.S. - Three of these kids who apparently have no interest in U-M are from "Belleville" (never heard of it), which is 18 miles from Ann Arbor. Double WTF!
December 22nd, 2017 at 3:14 PM ^
It looks like we've only offered 4 out of the top 9 in the state (Dobbs, Brown, Smith and Grant). What gives there?
December 22nd, 2017 at 2:57 PM ^
I'll hate myself for jumping into this, but here we go. Responding to some earlier comments in the thread.
What DB from MSU was a bust in the NFL? Here's some standard stats from NFL.com (don't know where to look for advanced stats):
- Dennard leads Cincy in tackles this year, has 2 sacks, and an INTs.
- Waynes is 2nd on Vikings in tackles, has 2 INTs.
- Nicholson, who I thought made a mistake in leaving early, had 24 tackles, 1 INT in 8 games before getting injured.
MSUs CBs were significantly improved this season vs the year before, and seeing a guy like Josiah Scott getting freshman all-american honors is probably pretty appealing to this kid.
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Now as for grades being an issue. Let me say two things:
1) All B1G schools outside of Northwestern have the game GPA/ACT requirements.
2) maybe MSU is willing to offer/accept a committment from someone who is not yet meeting those, whereas Michigan is a little more cautious. Michigan took a couple kids a year ago (Hawkins, Johnson) who didn't qualify, so if that's the case either they're more cautious now or it's not an issue.
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There's a lot of reasons for a kid to choose MSU. Including, but not limited to, not getting offered by Michigan.
December 22nd, 2017 at 3:14 PM ^
December 22nd, 2017 at 3:16 PM ^
w/r/t your point on grades: You are almost correct. Schools must meet minimum standards across the NCAA. However, each University has a different set of standards for accepting student athletes. I'm not trying to be an arrogant shade of yellow, but the University of Michigan's academic clearinghouse is less likely (definitely during Bo, Mo, Lloyd and post RR) to take flyers on kids who didn't complete certain pre-requisites in HS. That might be an oversimplification, but it's what I've heard through years. However, I don't think it's fair to assume that's what happened here.
December 22nd, 2017 at 3:41 PM ^
Yeah, I knew that, but I'm not gonna put that in MY agrument!
Michigan I think requires 16 specific classes (4 years math, science, etc), to MSUs 13 (or 12?). I think Michigan and Wisconsin lead the B1G in that regard.
December 22nd, 2017 at 9:45 PM ^
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December 23rd, 2017 at 8:20 AM ^
PFF has Waynes ranked 53, about in the middle. Slay is 9, Jourdan Lewis is 35th, just for reference.
December 22nd, 2017 at 3:35 PM ^
December 22nd, 2017 at 3:44 PM ^
247 says he runs a 4.69 - 40.
That could be a factor.
That being said, nice offer sheet...
December 22nd, 2017 at 7:37 PM ^
He ran a 4.41 at Best of Midwest in February.
December 22nd, 2017 at 11:42 PM ^
December 23rd, 2017 at 1:18 AM ^
https://scout.com/college/football/recruiting/Article/Recap-Best-of-the…
December 22nd, 2017 at 3:54 PM ^
Are you a Spartan follower? They follow us.
December 22nd, 2017 at 3:58 PM ^
With the typical off season attrition, sparty might have room for 30 in this year's class.
December 22nd, 2017 at 4:18 PM ^
December 22nd, 2017 at 4:49 PM ^
offer? Unless you are on staff, I doubt that you have any clue what went into their decision not to offer.
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December 23rd, 2017 at 1:17 AM ^
of Barnett from the game?
December 22nd, 2017 at 5:50 PM ^
Former #2 in state prospect at msu arrested for (fill in the blank).
GO BLUE!
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is that way troll ----->
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