“We were losing a bunch of one-goal games, and now we’re able to pull these games out,” Hunwick said. “It’s huge in the second half to know you can play in games like that.”
Hello: Demar Dorsey
You think we'd let one of the more controversial Wolverines in recent history go without getting the full treatment? Ladies and gentlemen, it's time to meet speed-demon, head-hunter, swag-dancer Demar Dorsey.
GURU RATINGS
| Scout | Rivals | ESPN |
|---|---|---|
| 4*, #19 S, #203 overall | 4*, #13 S, #162 Overall | 5*, 85, #2 S, #12 Overall |
Dorsey burst onto the scene when he blew up as a junior at the Under Armor combine:
Despite being committed to Florida for more than two months, little else was known about the 6-foot-1, 175-pound prospect.
That all changed with his appearance at the combine. Dorsey wowed observers by first running a 4.31-second 40-yard dash before bettering that on his second attempt with an unbelievable 4.25. The ultra-athletic junior also vertical jumped 39.5 inches, recorded a 4.1-second shuttle and broad jumped 10 feet 1 inch to show that his abilities stretch far beyond just speed.
Those testing numbers are très impressionnant, and Dorsey was tabbed as a future star. The Palm Beach Post certainly thought so:
Rivals and Scout have not yet released their 2010 prospect rankings, but expect Matt Elam, Demar Dorsey and Dowling to be five-star prospects.
Miami Herald ranked him #9 in Broward County before the summer of his senior year, and bestowed some praise upon him:
Having watched this gifted athlete play a number of times, you continue to see why some schools like him as a safety, while others love his speed and cover skills enough to put him at the corner position.
Same thing as everyone else.
In case you were wondering why ESPN thinks he's the #12 player - at any position - in the country, check out their evaluation of Dorsey, which is positively glowing:
Dorsey is a remarkable athlete that has a great combination of athleticism and toughness.
As a defensive back he is the entire package; a great blend of skill and natural talent. Very fast on run support with excellent closing speed. Gets to the ball carrier in a hurry and delivers the wood when he hits. Really explodes on contact and drives the legs throughout he tackle; really punishes the ball carrier.
So, yeah, it's fair to see, with an evaluation like this, why ESPN considered him the #12 prospect in the nation. They love the kid, and can't say enough positive things about him. They even mention that he'd be an excellent player on the other side of the ball, as well.
For those questioning his speed, he ran a 10.60-second 100m dash at a track meet as a junior, finishing second only to some guy you may have heard of, who just so happens to be his cousin*:
"I was kind of disappointed in myself to run a 10.44, but I will accept that,'' [Denard] Robinson said. "Running the No. 2 time in the nation is pretty good. I was trying to run a 10.3, but there was strong wind. I'm working harder on it and expect to hit a 10.3 by states.''
Boyd Anderson's Demar Dorsey finished second in 10.60.
That's speed to burn, folks, and he's shown it translates to the football field. He would go on to run a 10.55 time later in the year.
Early in the process (and apparently late in it as well, according to Rich Rodriguez), Dorsey was thought of primarily as a corner, who may be able to move to safety in the future.
Dorsey’s speed has coaches everywhere drooling. His coverage skills may be a little raw, but scouts believe he has the ability to play safety if he bulks up a little. Dorsey also had offers from FSU, Miami, UNC, and Wisconsin.
SoFlaFootball took in some 7-on-7 action by Dorsey's Boyd Anderson team, and came away impressed with his ability to play the deep safety role:
Dorsey is flanked by one of the best cornerback tandems in South Florida with Cliff Coleman (2010) and Harmon Brown (2011), and Dorsey is able to roam the middle of the field and make plays. He came away with two interceptions that were tipped by teammates as he came swooping in.
...and you bet your ass I added Harmon Brown to my 2011 watch list. What does Dorsey say of his own abilities?
"I can cover very well and I like to come up and hit," said Dorsey. "I am a very aggressive corner. I'm long and tall so I like to be aggressive jamming."
In addition to having all of the physical attribute required to be an elite player, Dorsey also hates losing and works hard to avoid it.
"Whenever we lose I try to come back harder and practice harder," said Dorsey. "I just try to better myself and help carry the team."
That second part speaks to something that Rich Rodriguez has talk about over and over again. He wants guys on his Michigan team to love football and love winning, and they have to be willing to put in the work to achieve their goals.
*(Maybe? It's unclear whether or not Robinson and Dorsey are actually related even though Dorsey has claimed so.)
OFFERS
Dorsey originally committed to Florida during his junior football season, and his final selection was between Michigan, Florida State, and USC. That's basically a who's-who of programs who have excellent secondaries (coughcough and Michigan coughcough), so this kid had the best offers you can possibly get. I could run down some of the other programs who really wanted the kid, but don't the Florida and USC offers say it all, really?
STATS
Dorsey's teammate Cliff Coleman, on the Boyd Anderson secondary going into last season:
"We call ourselves the no-fly zone,'' said Coleman, an electric kick returner who took back three punts and two kickoffs for touchdowns last year. "Teams are not going to get anything through the air. All of us can cover and we can tackle. We believe we have the best secondary in the state. Now we have to go out and prove it.''
Despite all the hooplah, Boyd Anderson struggled in the 2009 season, going 6-6 with a loss in the second round of the Florida 5A State Playoffs. So that didn't work out, but "No Fly Zone" seems to be an emerging nickname for Dorsey.
As far as individual stats, this site is incomplete, but credits Demar with the following:
31 rushing attempts for 203 yards (6.55 ypc) and 1 touchdown (add at least 1 carry, 65 yards, and another touchdown), 8 receptions for 142 yards (17.75 ypc) and two touchdowns, 5 punts for 124 yards, and no stats defensively or in the return game.
The Detroit News says he racked up 75 tackles and 4 interceptions, to go along with 540 receiving yards.
FAKE 40 TIME
Brian said on the radio yesterday that Dorsey's reported times automatically get five FAKES out of five, with a 4.35 on Scout and an Under Armour Combine-verified 4.25 to ESPN (as noted above).
I take issue with Mr. Cook here. but this kid was the fastest at every combine he went to, and was anointed the "Fastest 2010 Football Recruit in the Country" by one source. I'll bump it down a notch, and give him merely four FAKES out of five.
[ed: sub-4.3s are 5/5 FAKES guaranteed.]
VIDEO
There's as much video of Dorsey dancing and singing things that I think white people aren't supposed to understand as there is of him playing football:
PREDICTION BASED ON FLIMSY EVIDENCE
This kid is one hell of a player. He will get extensive special teams duty as a true freshman (including as a potential return man), and even has the opportunity to challenge for a starting position in his first year on campus. He has elite speed, something that Michigan is really lacking on defense outside of Troy Woolfolk.
If Dorsey can keep his nose clean at Michigan, and progresses with the mental aspects of the game to compliment his physical talent, he should be able to challenge for All-American honors in his final year or two on campus.
UPSHOT FOR THE REST OF THE CLASS
This class is completed, and Dorsey was the last person to join. As the 2010 class had 6 DBs in it, including Dorsey, the 2011 class doesn't have as much of a pressing need, and Greg Brown and Delonte Hollowell have both already signed up. Any secondary positions left in the 2011 crop will probably be reserved for elite talents with the needs at linebacker, nose tackle, and offensive line.
February 3rd, 2010 at 2:19 PM | 
Trust the gut?
Trust the gut?
February 3rd, 2010 at 2:22 PM |
Dorsey has chosen wisely.
Dorsey has chosen wisely.
Dorsey has chosen wisely.
Michigan Resurgent? Michigan Resurgent!
Cubby, add the wolverines!
February 3rd, 2010 at 2:27 PM |
what a live blog ...
what a live blog ...
better than the cullen one ... i couldnt be more pleased to have a little more florida speed
Just Win Baby
February 3rd, 2010 at 2:28 PM |
Congrats
Congrats
Nice pull.
February 3rd, 2010 at 2:41 PM |
sorry, dp
sorry, dp
...
February 13th, 2010 at 4:36 PM |
Never apologize
Never apologize
for double penetration.
February 3rd, 2010 at 2:32 PM |
Give Raback his due.
Give Raback his due.
I don't know if how he knew or if he was just tempting fate but the man was right.
Props to him.
Moeller: "You know what we’re gonna do right now? He’s gonna throw it to Desmond and Desmond’s going to score a touchdown…”http://www.umich.edu/~ripp/a
February 5th, 2010 at 3:40 PM |
I knew I was right
I knew I was right
Got a text around 7 PM the night before signing day from a source saying Dorsey's on board. I followed up to confirm, and that was that.
Not a prediction, I don't make bold predictions unless it's against Ohio State (we're gonna beat them at the horseshoe for the Big Ten title)
February 5th, 2010 at 10:25 PM |
It's amazing, you have
It's amazing, you have
It's amazing, you have doubled your Mgopoints in less than a week!
February 3rd, 2010 at 2:32 PM |
dreads = rocket boosters
dreads = rocket boosters
Love it
forever... go blue
February 3rd, 2010 at 2:37 PM |
Give Raback his due.
Give Raback his due.
**EDIT**
Duplicate post.
My apologies.
Moeller: "You know what we’re gonna do right now? He’s gonna throw it to Desmond and Desmond’s going to score a touchdown…”http://www.umich.edu/~ripp/a
February 3rd, 2010 at 2:32 PM |
re: Dorsey
re: Dorsey
So much for the pundits, who were off base on this one.
Dorsey will have instant impact...a great pickup, and nice end to the day.
neoavatara.com/blog
February 3rd, 2010 at 2:54 PM |
Dorsey
Dorsey
Sounds like Dorsey was telling a lot of people what they wanted to hear.
In my experience, that's not exactly unheard of for kids from Florida. Maybe it's all kids, but Devin Hester told three coaches he was coming there. Devin Aromashadu committed to three schools before signing with Auburn. J.R. Bryant was a "silent" commitment for two schools before signing with Miami.
There was a WR from Miami named William Johnson who originally committed to Ohio State, got hurt, failed to qualify, committed to NCSU, failed to qualify, went to community college, tried to commit again to both schools, failed to qualify, went to JUCO and tried AGAIN to commit...and by that point, no one was offering him a scholarship.
Brent Schaeffer went to bed the night before NSD right after telling Doc Holliday that he was going to commit to him. Then he woke up and committed to Tennessee. Then he got thrown out of Tennessee and went to JUCO...and told Holiday again that he was coming...only to end up at Ole Miss and then quit and try and transfer. I have no idea where that guy ended up.
Something about South Florida kids...maybe it's the INTENSE scrutiny and the fact that they just so young and in the limelight for the first time...
February 3rd, 2010 at 5:11 PM |
Well we're the only ones who
Well we're the only ones who
Well we're the only ones who got a legally binding contract from him so enjoy it.
I know from experience dude. If you know what I mean.
February 3rd, 2010 at 3:14 PM |
Hell Yes!
Hell Yes!
In Raback We Trust!
February 3rd, 2010 at 3:17 PM |
difference in rankings
difference in rankings
Alright...the pain of the Parker loss is eased.
But, anyone know what the wide difference between ESPN and Rivals/Scout on Dorsey's ranking? I guess it doesn't really matter. I have my own system whereby the highest ranking of the three is the most accurate. Go Blue!
February 3rd, 2010 at 6:37 PM |
Rivals especially
Rivals especially
None of our commits have been Rivals friendly.
February 13th, 2010 at 4:34 PM |
I agree..
I agree..
but who cares.
February 4th, 2010 at 9:24 AM |
I was thinking
I was thinking
it could be partly U of Florida bias on ESPN's part -- DD was a solid commit for them for a year. So that may have influenced ESPN. Indeed, I have to say it certainly influences my own view of him -- that Meyer and staff liked him enough to offer him early means more to me than whatever Rivals/Scout/ESPN thinks...
February 4th, 2010 at 9:28 AM |
ESPN
ESPN
ESPN tends to rate Under Armor All Americans higher, as this is ESPN's all-star game. I assume this is why DG is also rated higher on ESPN.
Like a blind man at an orgy, I was going to have to feel my way through
February 3rd, 2010 at 3:27 PM |
Dorsey saved an otherwise
Dorsey saved an otherwise
Dorsey saved an otherwise disappointing day with the Parker loss. I can't believe he chose Washington (that Washington?) over USC after Kiffin took him to dinner at an ATM.
February 6th, 2010 at 2:29 AM |
Don't be dissapointed. I
Don't be dissapointed. I
Don't be dissapointed. I always wanted Dorsey way more than I wanted Parker. Speed Kills!
February 3rd, 2010 at 3:33 PM |
Great get.
Great get.
Hope dude lives up to the billing, looking at his 40 time, wow..get him on the track team with Denard, and Woolfork
February 3rd, 2010 at 9:34 PM |
There is no Woolfork on the
There is no Woolfork on the
There is no Woolfork on the track team.
Troy WoolfoLk joins Jeron Stokes and Denard Robinson, among others, as football players who run track.
WoolfoRk is a Pam Ward & BTN C-team mistake.
February 5th, 2010 at 3:17 PM |
misspelled
misspelled
you got the meaning
February 3rd, 2010 at 3:52 PM |
Demar Dorsey
Demar Dorsey
After seeing him play in the Under Armour Game this is a great get. Always great to get more south Florida speed.
February 3rd, 2010 at 4:01 PM |
Big pull for Blue
Big pull for Blue
I was losing it after Parker and Knight committed elsewhere. I am very much relieved now.
HELLO HEISMAN!
February 3rd, 2010 at 5:11 PM |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEu52DyfQB4
No fly zoneeeeeeeee!
February 3rd, 2010 at 5:39 PM |
Miami Herald Headline today
Miami Herald Headline today
I guess the Herald was so sure he was going to pick FSU that they had the headline all ready to go....then you read the article and of course it says he chooses Michigan over FSU. Nice work there Herald!
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/breaking-news/story/1461177.html
Boyd Anderson's Demar Dorsey to play for Florida State
Boyd Anderson star defensive back Demar Dorsey chose Michigan over Florida State during National Signing Day on Wednesday in front of a full auditorium at the school in Lauderdale Lakes.
Dorsey, one of the nation's top recruits, teased the crowd by initially grabbing an FSU hat but then set it aside, opting to sport Michigan apparel.
``No more pressure,'' Dorsey said. ``I feel great. That was the hardest decision I had to make. I'm glad everything is finally over. I was getting like 1,000 calls and texts a day.''
Dorsey said family and friends gathered to help him make his decision between Florida State and Michigan.
He felt more comfortable being farther away from home to concentrate more on football.
February 5th, 2010 at 4:08 PM |
Well at least it's not
Well at least it's not
Dorsey Defeats Truman!
"Why would you ask a dumb question like that?" -Lloyd Carr
February 3rd, 2010 at 6:17 PM |
nickname?
nickname?
Demar Dorsey the destroyer?
February 5th, 2010 at 3:30 PM |
too long
too long
too long
February 13th, 2010 at 4:33 PM |
Just
Just
NoFly
February 5th, 2010 at 3:44 PM |
How about Demar "No Fly Zone" Dorsey,
How about Demar "No Fly Zone" Dorsey,
A little long, but he seems to have an affinity towards it.
Hide ya kids, hide ya wife.
February 3rd, 2010 at 6:31 PM |
Demar Dorsey
Demar Dorsey
Not acquiring Parker and Knight was very disappointing. When I found out Michigan got Demar Dorsey, I screamed out loud. Then I had to explain what day it was (NSD) to the people I startled.
Rich Rod knows what he is doing. Give this guy the time he needs to build this team. Michigan will be one of the most agile and swiftest team in CFB.
"To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield" --Alfred Lord Tennyson/ John Sheridan B5
&n
February 5th, 2010 at 3:43 PM |
Cosigned
Cosigned
The athletes we're getting are really something. I am very impressed with how recruiting has gone the last 2.5 classes.
Hide ya kids, hide ya wife.
February 4th, 2010 at 9:33 AM |
Love this kid's swagger and
Love this kid's swagger and
Love this kid's swagger and confidence. Hopefully he will be a force to be reckoned with in the backfield.
February 5th, 2010 at 11:47 AM |
Just to nit pick a little
Just to nit pick a little
Just to nit pick a little here Tim, but the class of 2010 has 7 DB's in it (Carvin, Marvin, Christian, Avery, Talbott, Dorsey, Vinopal).
February 5th, 2010 at 3:29 PM |
Marvin Robinson's going to be a LB, I think...
Marvin Robinson's going to be a LB, I think...
Technically Marvin Robinson is a safety, but I think all the scouts and coaches evaluated him based on his ability to move down to OLB. I wouldn't count him in the secondary.
Then again, I don't follow this stuff closely, so maybe you're right.
February 5th, 2010 at 5:08 PM |
I too wouldn't be surprised
I too wouldn't be surprised
I too wouldn't be surprised if he ends up at LB, but he was told explicitly that he is being brought in to play FS.
If you want to exclude MRob from the DB's because you think he'll end up elsewhere, then we should include Conelius, because I think he'll be moved TO the defensive backfield.
February 5th, 2010 at 3:18 PM |
Considering all the players
Considering all the players
Considering all the players we have slotted as potential punt/kick returners, can we please kill off the Dileo was given a scholarship to be a return man meme?
Galileo was also chastised.
February 5th, 2010 at 7:35 PM |
I get your point, but I don't
I get your point, but I don't
I get your point, but I don't think the syllogism really works:
P: Various and sundry MGoBloggers have identified a bunch of potential kick returners.
C: Dileo was not given a scholarship primarily to be a kick returner.
Anyway, we all know Dileo was offered for his grit, work ethic, general gym ratness, and uncanny resemblance to Mr. Wesley Welker.
February 5th, 2010 at 3:31 PM |
Dorsey?
Dorsey?
Who? Never heard of him. Must be some preferred walk on who didnt show up on anybody's radar.
Welcome aboard.
February 5th, 2010 at 3:54 PM |
[sigh]
[sigh]
another d. dorsey thread? maybe you should use the search function.
http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/demar-dorsey-confessed-2-florida-burglaries-...
http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/demar-dorseys-point-view
http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/demar-dorseys-transition
http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/new-demar-dorsey-freep-story-interview
http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/when-we-were-young
http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/one-more-demar-dorsey-thread-if-youll-indulg...
http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/demar-dorsey-open-thread
http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/wisconsindorseycamp-randall-rink
http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/question-demar-dorsey-vs-regular-students
http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/demar-dorseys-position
http://mgoblog.com/diaries/one-thread-rule-them-all-analysis-freep-artic...
February 5th, 2010 at 4:06 PM |
Richard Ash, Davion Rogers,
Richard Ash, Davion Rogers,
Richard Ash, Davion Rogers, Jake Ryan, Carvin Johnson, Jibreel Black, Demar Dorsey. Lots of guys who weren't even on the radar two months ago. All of them on defense. The snake oil was flowing by the gallons this year. Great finish to a class that was looking really shaky for a while.
February 5th, 2010 at 4:23 PM |
As early as last summer I
As early as last summer I
As early as last summer I believe....just thought of that
Makin' movies, makin' music and
Fight-in' profitgoblue Round The World!
Russell Crowe!
February 5th, 2010 at 4:22 PM |
Both Black and Ash had been
Both Black and Ash had been
Both Black and Ash had been on the radar for a long time. They were soft commits to other schools. Once they saw the light, they wised up and changed their commitments. I remember hearing about both of the receiving offers well longer then 2 months ago.
Makin' movies, makin' music and
Fight-in' profitgoblue Round The World!
Russell Crowe!
February 5th, 2010 at 4:20 PM |
hahahahahahaha that little
hahahahahahaha that little
hahahahahahaha that little white kid at the end
"by the way-" "WE BALLIN BOOOOOOOOIII"
February 5th, 2010 at 5:00 PM |
"singing things that I think
"singing things that I think
"singing things that I think white people aren't supposed to understand"
I think he was singing this (ps, I am white)
I routinely +1 myself in memory of em0, may he RIP
Midnight Maize I Twitter I Facebook
February 5th, 2010 at 5:58 PM |
Possibly biggest impact player in the class
Possibly biggest impact player in the class
We won't know the answer to who has the greatest impact until everyone sees the field. We love Devin Gardner, and there are some other great players in the class. However, the secondary is by far Michigan's biggest area of need, where Dorsey can possibly make an immediate impact. QB, with Tate doing well, and Denard behind him, is not as critical, and there is a steeper learning curve for freshman QB's to learn the playbook. Most other position groups, there is more depth. The possible exception is LB, but we don't have a stud the level of Dorsey coming in there. So I give my prelim vote to Dorsey as the biggest immed impact player in this year's recruits. Dorsey puts the cherry on the top of a good class.
It's great to be a Michigan Wolverine.
Trust the gut?