Marvin or Latwan

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April 2nd, 2009 at 2:51 PM
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Marvin or Latwan

In reference to the recent freep.com article by Josh Helmholdt http://www.freep.com/article/20090401/SPORTS06/90401005/1054/SPORTS06/Sa...
I pose (2) questions. How likely will it be that both Robinson and Anderson sign with UM being that their (2) of the top (10) safety prospects in the 2010 class; despite both knowing the depth and opportunity at the position? Also if you had your choice of only (1); who would it be?

My two cents would be to gain the pledge of Robinson over Anderson, but hopefully we can sign both. Granted my numbers are based purely on those reported by the major recruiting services, but I was somewhat surprised to see Robinson ranked lower by Rivals than Anderson, especially in comparing their offer sheets. Please don't berate me on the unimportance of rankings as the senior campaigns and camps will have people moving up and down the board continually as I already know and agree. All in all I'd prefer to have Robinson's stature over Anderson's and despite Robinson being reportedly slower I still feel his game will lean more towards lowering the boom on those who reach his level in the defense, and battling against taller receivers in helping out J.T. and Boubacar in the future.

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April 2nd, 2009 at 2:54 PM | They play different positions (Score:1)
Tim
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They play different positions (Marvin is a Strong Safety, LaTwan is a Free Safety), and Michigan has a dire need for more good athletes in the defensive secondary.

I'm not going to say which I'd rather have if given a choice, because that's a stupid concept; they're not mutually exclusive recruits.

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April 2nd, 2009 at 2:57 PM | Things look good for both but (Score:1)
IfOne
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Things look good for both but I think I would go with Robinson.

April 2nd, 2009 at 3:13 PM | We look..... (Score:1)
TomVH
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We look good for both of them right now, and NEED both of them. The more bodies the better, but both are really good. We're in LaTwan's top 3, and everyone knows Marvin's situation.

If I had to guess, I would say we get both of them.

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April 2nd, 2009 at 3:16 PM | what a bold (Score:1)
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yet welcome prediction...

April 2nd, 2009 at 3:30 PM | Hmm, thought Anderson was a (Score:1)
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Hmm, thought Anderson was a slight Michigan State lean; regardless, still long way to go in the recruiting process.

April 2nd, 2009 at 3:35 PM | hey, I'll answer the question! (Score:1)
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Who said they're mutually exclusive? If I asked you if you'd rather have a Lamborghini or a Ferrari, would you say "I'm not going to pick, because there's no law stating I can only have one of them"?

Anyway, I'd rather have Latwan Anderson. I think we have enough strong safety types and it's easier to find solid strong safeties than free safeties. Both are playmakers, but Anderson is a guy who can roam center field, make plays on the ball, and take it to the house. That's something we've lacked, but we've had pretty good strong safeties over the last decade or so.

Anyway, Brandon Smith will still have three years of eligibility when Robinson/Anderson would get here, so that's another reason to choose Anderson first. It's a practical decision, too.

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April 2nd, 2009 at 3:43 PM | I don't.... (Score:1)
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I don't disagree with you that LaTwan is good. This is the most recent picture of Marvin though. He's a monster. Remember he's not even a senior yet. I've heard talks that they could move him around too.

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April 2nd, 2009 at 3:44 PM | O. M. G. (Score:1)
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O. M. G.

April 2nd, 2009 at 3:47 PM | Not gonna lie (Score:1)
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Your reaction frightens me a little bit, WolvinLA.

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April 2nd, 2009 at 3:47 PM | and that's with just his shirt off... (Score:1)
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no homo ;)

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April 2nd, 2009 at 4:43 PM | OMG SHIRTLESS WITH JEAN (Score:1)
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OMG SHIRTLESS WITH JEAN SHORTS

April 2nd, 2009 at 5:05 PM | Those are capri's. (Score:1)
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Those are capri's.

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April 2nd, 2009 at 3:46 PM | Linebacker (Score:1)
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Linebacker

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April 2nd, 2009 at 3:44 PM | Plus both Mike Jones and Vlad (Score:1)
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Plus both Mike Jones and Vlad are SS types.

April 2nd, 2009 at 3:57 PM | Exactly. Our free safety (Score:1)
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Exactly. Our free safety depth is pretty weak right now. We have a bunch of guys who could play SS (Smith, Emilien, Bell, Jones, etc.) but only a couple who could be viable FS (Williams, Turner, Gordon is a project) in 2010 and beyond.

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April 2nd, 2009 at 4:08 PM | Mike Jones = Linebacker (Score:1)
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right? Thought I read he was/would be moved. And you're right, we need both and more please.

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April 2nd, 2009 at 4:09 PM | Yeah, probably. I'm just (Score:1)
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Yeah, probably. I'm just talking about guys who could play SS. It wouldn't be a stretch for Jones to play there.

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April 2nd, 2009 at 4:02 PM | Check their respective offer (Score:1)
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Check their respective offer lists. I'd be thrilled to get Anderson, but despite the rankings Robinson's the guy you want.

April 2nd, 2009 at 4:08 PM | Jeremy Jackson has some good (Score:1)
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Jeremy Jackson has some good offers. Tony Drake doesn't (besides us). I'd rather have Tony Drake.

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April 2nd, 2009 at 4:30 PM | The opinions of USC, (Score:1)
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The opinions of USC, Oklahoma, Florida, LSU, Texas, (and Michigan most of all, of course) etc ought to mean a lot more to any of us than anyone on this board or working for Rivals/Scout.

April 2nd, 2009 at 4:31 PM | I have to compliment you on (Score:1)
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I have to compliment you on your user name. It's tremendous.

No question, Jim.

April 2nd, 2009 at 4:40 PM | agreed (Score:1)
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Excellent name. and the answer of course is Robinson, because we need more Robinsons. RR would sign the entire damn swiss family if he could figure out a way into their tree house.

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April 2nd, 2009 at 4:52 PM | I agree. That doesn't mean (Score:1)
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I agree. That doesn't mean we're always wrong, though. For this offense, I'd rather have Tony Drake than Jeremy Jackson. In my opinion, Jeremy Jackson isn't going to be an impact player at UM.

Who knows? He could go to Texas and be a star but go to Michigan and sit on the bench for four years.

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April 2nd, 2009 at 4:57 PM | Tom, what have you heard (Score:1)
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Tom, what have you heard about the alleged incident involving Anderson at St. Ed's? Rumors have been going around that that would be the final nail in the coffin that sends him off to Glenville. Heard anything on your end?

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April 2nd, 2009 at 5:10 PM | Something... (Score:1)
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Something definitely was brewing, but I'm not sure exactly what yet. He's busy right now, but we're supposed to talk later. I don't know if it puts the nail in the coffin or not. I'll comment on this thread when I find out.

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April 2nd, 2009 at 6:04 PM | Was it something that (Score:1)
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Was it something that involved fighting by chance?

April 2nd, 2009 at 5:36 PM | LaTwan said..... (Score:1)
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LaTwan said that he and his parents thought it was time for a change, so they are in the process of looking for a new school (He didn't want to get into why).

I asked if the new school would be Glenville, or not. He said his parents are going to let him know his options tonight. Sounds like they are heading the hunt.

I'll let you know more when I find out.

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April 2nd, 2009 at 5:50 PM | Shit. (Score:1)
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Shit.

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April 2nd, 2009 at 5:58 PM | He made sure.... (Score:1)
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He made sure to say that no matter where he goes Michigan is still in the top 3.

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April 2nd, 2009 at 5:51 PM | He should move to AA and (Score:1)
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He should move to AA and enroll with RM and JJ at Huron.

Sounds good to me anyway :)

April 2nd, 2009 at 10:36 PM | http://highschoolsports.cleve (Score:1)
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http://highschoolsports.cleveland.com/news/article/-1802941093/standout-...

Just confirmation that he's out at Ed's. No mention of Glenville (or anywhere else yet).

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April 7th, 2009 at 11:37 PM | anybody have any idea or heard... (Score:1)
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why OSU hasn't offered Anderson? Are they not considering him, or will evaluate him and extend an offer in the coming months? Maybe they agree more with Scout's 3* evaluation?Without getting into the debate whether he deserves to be ranked as high as he has been by Rivals, it would sound like a no brainer to offer one guy that's a solid 4*, and from your own state. Plus, I get the feeling that Latwan is dying to get that OSU offer.

April 7th, 2009 at 11:39 PM | you shouldn't (Score:1)
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have that feeling

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April 7th, 2009 at 11:56 PM | well (Score:1)
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It's just a hunch, not that I'm wishing so. Some of the Ohio guys that grew up loving M football have already committed, and there's others that have expressed a more determined interest. Considering his offer list, only if he grew up hating us would cause M not to be in the top 3 for now. Wanting to go to Glenville might be equivalent to a good recommendation letter for Tressel's application. We'll see how it plays out, maybe I've got the wrong impression so far.

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