the just released schedules were a flat-out statement that the B10 doesn't believe SOS will matter in playoff selection
Hello: DeVeon Smith
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Sam Webb is reporting that Warren (OH) Howland RB DeVeon Smith committed to Michigan today. Smith becomes the 16th member of Brady Hoke's class of 2013, and the 14th to earn a four-star rating from at least one recruiting service. It is St. Patrick's Day and the CCHA title game is in full swing, so the informative portion of this post will be coming tomorrow.
March 17th, 2012 at 8:39 PM | 
we are still accepting isaac
we are still accepting isaac
March 17th, 2012 at 8:51 PM |
I hate this comment so much.
I hate this comment so much.
I hate this comment so much.
For the strength of the pack is the Wolv, and the strength of the Wolv is the pack.
March 17th, 2012 at 9:16 PM |
+1
+1
+1
Smith looks like a machine.
March 17th, 2012 at 9:27 PM |
It's you're not your. If
It's you're not your. If
It's you're not your. If YOU'RE going to insult some one at least do it right.
If you're not living for something then you're dying for nothing.
March 17th, 2012 at 9:54 PM |
I'm impressed that he took
I'm impressed that he took
I'm impressed that he took the time to register a new account today to post that well thought out bit of wisdom.
March 17th, 2012 at 8:41 PM |
Yeah!! Future Heisman
Yeah!! Future Heisman
Yeah!! Future Heisman candidate!
March 17th, 2012 at 8:42 PM |
I'd say this is so long Isaac
I'd say this is so long Isaac
Interesting move to say the least...
however, those who stay (or choose when offered) will be champions!
We are the dead.
March 17th, 2012 at 8:54 PM |
Why is this so long to
Why is this so long to
Why is this so long to Isaac? We would certainly still take him
March 17th, 2012 at 9:56 PM |
I agree with the previous
I agree with the previous
I agree with the previous post that Isaac will probably look elsewhere now. With Shallman and Smith already in the fold there is a little too much competition. I would have preferred Isaac for his breakaway speed but I'm pretty satisfied with Smith.
March 17th, 2012 at 10:47 PM |
Isaac has clearly said he is
Isaac has clearly said he is
Isaac has clearly said he is unafraid of competition.
March 18th, 2012 at 9:10 AM |
What he says and what he does
What he says and what he does
What he says and what he does are two different things. Iv'e been following recruiting for a lot of years and usually (not always) once a position fills up recruits start losing interest. It makes it too easy for other schools to start negative recruiting about lack of playing time etc. This happens especially with top level recruits who have a lot of other great options. Having said that it makes me really respect the ones who don't care about that and really do have confidence in themselves and love the competition. I would love to be wrong in this case. Just sayin...
March 18th, 2012 at 8:26 AM |
when was the last time a team signed three 4-star running backs.
when was the last time a team signed three 4-star running backs.
just seems like an overload to me.
block what I wrote all you want but it still seems logical to me.
We are the dead.
March 18th, 2012 at 9:18 AM |
Jdon. A lot of bloggers on
Jdon. A lot of bloggers on
Jdon. A lot of bloggers on this site don't like facing reality when it conflicts with their fandom. I would love for Isaac to still commit to Michigan as I'm sure you would. We just tend to agree that the odds of that happening just went down to a large degree.
March 18th, 2012 at 9:39 AM |
Maybe it's me
Maybe it's me
But in relation to the comment by Jdon above, I don't feel like Shallman necessarily plays such a prominent role in the calculus here. He's definitely a specialty player, and I would think Isaac might recognize that.
Landing Smith may still negatively affect our odds with Isaac, though. I think you're right about that. Let's just cross our fingers for some golden nugget magic on that front. At least Isaac doesn't look like he'll end up with a conference rival (unlike Smith.)
March 17th, 2012 at 9:03 PM |
I think some of our fans
I think some of our fans
are too spoiled. Even though many blue chip guys commit early, most wait until signing day. These kids only get to experience this once, and if it were me, I would take my officials and get a little red carpet treatment, before I would commit.
It's tough being Blue in Columbus!!!
March 17th, 2012 at 9:08 PM |
Fun fact:
Fun fact:
At this point last year, we did not have a single commit. Now we have 16, with almost everyone being rated a 4 star on AT LEAST one site. This recruiting class is insane, and it will likely just become more so, and the way it will get there is by going slowly, and giving the best players time to take officials and see how great of a thing we have going in Ann Arbor.
USING GRATUITOUS AMOUNTS OF CAPS LOCK SINCE APRIL 2011
March 17th, 2012 at 8:45 PM |
yes!
yes!
love it. tremendous.
I will fucking cunt punt the next person I hear about doing something like that, and I don't give a fuck if you SOR me, I WILL FUCKING ASSAULT YOU.
March 17th, 2012 at 8:57 PM |
Welcome
Welcome
aboard DeVeon. DeVeon is a hell of a back. He'll be a great fit for the offense that Michigan is building.
March 18th, 2012 at 12:46 AM |
Of our running back
Of our running back
Of our running back prospects, he could be our best fit for the offense. I've been a DeVeon fan for a long time aka before the last week when every seemed to jump aboard the wagon. He IS a fantastic addition to the class.
Avatar is a reference to this. Go Blue!
March 17th, 2012 at 8:51 PM |
Ty Isaac likely doesn't have the guts to commit now
Ty Isaac likely doesn't have the guts to commit now
Ty Isaac likely doesn't have the guts to commit now. Too bad, he should have pulled the trigger last weekend.
bob_ufer
March 17th, 2012 at 8:57 PM |
Too bad
Too bad
that we can't neg you past -1.
Eating is murder.
March 17th, 2012 at 9:09 PM |
Bob Ufer would never had said
Bob Ufer would never had said
Bob Ufer would never had said that about any kid UM was recruiting.
Tradition is something you can't bottle. But it is there to sustain you when you need it most. I've called upon it time and time again.
March 17th, 2012 at 9:18 PM |
you're ugly
you're ugly
yes you are
March 18th, 2012 at 12:45 AM |
Ty Isaac likely doesn't have the guts
Ty Isaac likely doesn't have the guts
You're an insult to the memory of the man whose name and image you've appropriated for your avatar.
March 18th, 2012 at 12:49 AM |
Sorry, Bob - I guess you
Sorry, Bob - I guess you
Sorry, Bob - I guess you haven't read anything about Issac.
March 17th, 2012 at 8:58 PM |
Hoke just keep piling them
Hoke just keep piling them
Hoke just keep piling them up. I can't wait to see what this team looks like after 4 or 5 years of recruiting.
If you're not living for something then you're dying for nothing.
March 17th, 2012 at 9:00 PM |
answer.
answer.
Michigan Post-5 Years of Brady Hoke Golden Excrement
On the fifth night—possibly the sixth—a breeze arose.
It was cool and dewy.
March 17th, 2012 at 9:11 PM |
I tried to think of some
I tried to think of some
I tried to think of some witty reply but that picture of Chuck just frightens me too much.
If you're not living for something then you're dying for nothing.
March 17th, 2012 at 9:26 PM |
Actually I think this is Fred
Actually I think this is Fred
Actually I think this is Fred Jackson's assessment of Smith. "He's like a more bad ass Chuck Norris"
March 17th, 2012 at 9:00 PM |
Welcome to the family,
Welcome to the family,
Welcome to the family, DeVeon! May you have an awesome career in the winged helmet!
For the strength of the pack is the Wolv, and the strength of the Wolv is the pack.
March 17th, 2012 at 10:08 PM |
MGoPork
MGoPork
Is that a RealUltimatePower.net Reference?
Also DeVeon, welcome home, buddy. Make 'em pay.
March 17th, 2012 at 9:03 PM |
You are crazy!
You are crazy!
Nuff said.
Edit: Ty Issac is not afraid of competition. This commit will not affect him. Welcome to a very another very fine back from Ohio.
March 17th, 2012 at 9:03 PM |
Excellent
Excellent
Perfect timing Mr. Smith. St. Patrick Saturday Night.
March 17th, 2012 at 9:05 PM |
I'm very excited to have
I'm very excited to have
I'm very excited to have Smith commit. He is just what we need. I can't wait to see him running through the giant holes our OL will create for him. Poor safeties won't know what hit them.
March 17th, 2012 at 9:07 PM |
Id rather have a guy that
Id rather have a guy that
Id rather have a guy that knows it right away then has to think about.
You know, Dude, I myself dabbled in pacifism once. Not in 'Nam of course.
March 18th, 2012 at 12:28 PM |
Just like when we got Brady
Just like when we got Brady
Just like when we got Brady Hoke.
Michigan National Champs: 1901-1904 1918 1923 1932 1933 1947 1948 1997
March 17th, 2012 at 9:09 PM |
Welcome to the big house, Deveon!
Welcome to the big house, Deveon!
We will hear many many "Touch down, Michigan!" after you are passed the ball in the red zone!
March 17th, 2012 at 9:11 PM |
Works for me. Welcome to the
Works for me. Welcome to the
Works for me. Welcome to the fam young Dev.
If I say a duck can pull a truck, shut up and hook the sucka up!
March 17th, 2012 at 9:14 PM |
Yes, I had a couple of beers, and I might be channeling Fred
Yes, I had a couple of beers, and I might be channeling Fred
Jackson. I know it is a high school film and a highlight film at that. Still, when I look at him run, it seems like he runs with a bit of rage.
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift
March 17th, 2012 at 9:14 PM |
Great news
Great news
DeVeon is an absolute beast.
One man...Goodbye....Hello Heisman
March 17th, 2012 at 9:18 PM |
YESSS!! I'm am so happy to
YESSS!! I'm am so happy to
YESSS!! I'm am so happy to see Deveon join Big Blue. With the running game Hoke and Burgess are putting together with their recruited O-line, TEs, and FB, this I-formation monster will be a huge piece to the puzzle.
March 17th, 2012 at 10:19 PM |
?
?
Time is working funny again. Greg Mattison has a phonebooth time machine he sent the secondary back to Charles Woodson's childhood in; they have emerged with ZZ Top beards, children, and skills.-BC
March 17th, 2012 at 11:43 PM |
Prescott
Prescott
Burgess came back as a coach?
March 17th, 2012 at 9:20 PM |
He's not quite as tall
He's not quite as tall
but doesn't something about his running style remind you a bit of Brandon Minor? He's definitely got some Minor RAGE in him. He's probably a little more nifty on the cutbacks, but still... seems like a physical, tough North-South ballcarrier.
Very nice pickup to go with Shallman in the backfield. These are tough hombres who fit into the evolving character of the team as a bunch of dudes you'd want in a streetfight. Say, in a trash tornado, for example.
"You know, for a bartender/bookie, you're pretty judgmental."
March 17th, 2012 at 9:21 PM |
So...
So...
Which former U-M RB does he remind us of?
"[T]here were a lot of people predicting glorious heights for Rich; mostly the same people who are predicting doom and gloom [for Hoke]. Excuse me if I doubt their prognostication skills." -- M-Wolverine
March 17th, 2012 at 9:28 PM |
He runs a little like the
He runs a little like the
He runs a little like the A-Train.
If you're not living for something then you're dying for nothing.
March 17th, 2012 at 10:49 PM |
He is like Mike Hart but
He is like Mike Hart but
He is like Mike Hart but bigger, like Chris Perry but more explosiv, like A- Train but faster, Like Tim Biakabutuka but stronger and like Tyrone Wheatley but better at breaking tackles.
I poop excellence
March 18th, 2012 at 11:31 AM |
Fred??? is that you?
Fred??? is that you?
Fred??? is that you?
“When your team is winning, be ready to be tough, because winning can make you soft. On the other hand, when your team is losing, stick by them. Keep believing” - Bo Schembechler
March 17th, 2012 at 9:28 PM |
Hell, I can't tell, but there is something
Hell, I can't tell, but there is something
very familiar about that number 4.
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift
March 17th, 2012 at 10:22 PM |
Mike Hart
Mike Hart
Mike Hart is who he reminds me of. Short, compact, and runs really tough!! Great addition.!!
Campaign manager--Hoke 2012.
we are still accepting isaac if he commits correct?