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Wednesday Recruitin' Fires Up the Grill
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Since this week in Michigan recruiting revolves around the BBQ at the Big House, Wednesday Recruitin' will follow suit. Since I don't want to shortchange new commit Sione Houma (or the visit of IA WR Amara Darboh), expect full coverage in next week's update.
The Commits
Since there's unlikely to be a lot of action surrounding these guys (duh, they're already committed), a simple list will suffice:
- MI TE Devin Funchess. He plans to bring along his teammate, WR Aaron Burbridge (see below).
- OH OL Caleb Stacey
- OH OL Kyle Kalis. He's solid in his Michigan commitment.
- MI OL Ben Braden
- MI DE Matt Godin
- OH DE Tom Strobel
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MI DE/LB Mario Ojemudia. Speaking of Mario, he looked impressive at the Rivals Elite Big Man Camp, as highlights just appeared on Youtube:
I'm not sure how many (if any) of the guys he was facing are D-1 or BCS prospects - though I'm guessing not many - but he dominated most every rep shown. Ojemudia is a watchlist member for the Butkus Award. - OH LB Joe Bolden. He's a on the watchlist for the high school Butkus Award, along with...
- OH LB Kaleb Ringer, and also...
- MI LB Royce Jenkins-Stone, and...
- MI LB James Ross. Five Michigan commits means a whole 10% of the watchlist is headed to Ann Arbor.
- OH S Allen Gant
- MI CB Terry Richardson. We should know after this visit if Michigan's coaches are OK with him taking trips to other schools.
- IL CB Anthony Standifer. Attending, and bringing his 2013 teammate LaQuon Treadwell.
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2013 MI QB Shane Morris. Shane, as you may have heard (or even seen) impressed at the Gridiron Kings 7on7 tournament in Florida last weekend. He came in for some fluff from ESPN.
"I have a strong arm," Morris said. "I have an accurate arm as well. I can move in the pocket although I am more of a pro-style quarterback that can run a little bit, too. I bring leadership to Michigan and I want to be the best we can be and bring championships to Michigan."
Morris is also active on the recruiting front. He is working social media and other outlets hard. "I am already working my tail off for [the] 2012 class," Morris said. "I am trying to get the top players in [the] nation to help us win championships. I am hitting up kids every day on Facebook, linemen all across [the] nation. I am looking for the best players and people to come to Michigan."
I'm sure video will surface soon enough, as the event itself appeared on ESPNU.
As you may note, that's the majority of Michigan's 2012 commits (plus a bonus from the 2013 class). The only committed players not confirmed to make it are:
- UT FB Sione Houma
- OH TE AJ Williams. "Not sure" if he's coming.
- TN OL Blake Bars
- CA OL Erik Magnuson
- OH DE Pharaoh Brown
- OH S Jarrod Wilson
- 2012/13 KY S Jeremy Clark. He will try to make it up.
A couple of those guys are maybes who haven't firmly committed one way or the other yet. The rest likely have football two-a-days, other commitments, or no transportation.
Uncommitted 2012s
That brings us to the category where there may be a bit of action: uncommitted rising seniors.
- OH DE Chris Wormley. He's been maintaining Michigan as his leader and inching toward a decision lately. Might he finally be ready to make a move?
- MI WR Aaron Burbridge. Tom confirmed with commit Devin Funchess that Burbridge is joining him at the event.
- IN DT Sheldon Day. According to Sam Webb this morning, he'll be in attendance.
- MI DT Danny O'Brien
- MO DT Ondre Pipkins
- MO WR Jehu Chesson
- OH WR Monty Madaris
- OH RB Bri'Onte Dunn
There are also a maybe in this group:
- IL OL Jordan Diamond. He's one of the candidates for the final OL spot.
Aside from Wormley, defensive tackle seems to be the most likely position to pick up a new commit, though there's no indication yet that Pipkins or O'Brien is quite ready.
OH DE Adolphus Washington and WR Dwayne Stanford will be playing AAU hoops in Florida, and unable to make it. Last week, their coach told Tom that they probably won't be able to take any more visits until the season rolls around.
2013s
You can bet your ass that MI QB Shane Morris wants to convince a healthy group of juniors to join his class (along with 2012 greyshirt Jeremy Clark). A few prospects of interest:
- MI OL Steven Elmer. Morris's main competition for tops in state next year.
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MI RB/DL Wyatt Shallman. He was the subject of Sam Webb's most recent recruiting column in the Detroit News, and it sounds like Michigan is in strong position:
"My parents are both crazy Michigan fans," Shallman reported. "It is like a dream come true for them. My mom cried (when Brady Hoke extended a scholarship offer back in May). She's loved Michigan for so long. My mom is crazy fanatical. She loves Bo (Schembechler). She loves everything about Michigan. On our outdoor fridge she has an 'Oh, how I hate Ohio State' sign. My dad went to one of the first Michigan camps back with Bo. His whole claim to fame at the camp was he ran a good route and made a one-handed catch. Bo came up to him and said, 'Good catch son!'"
He also has existing relationships with a couple Michigan commits in Shane Morris and Matt Godin:
"They are both (recruiting for Michigan) little bit, but not too hard because they are getting ready for the season, too."
I wouldn't expect a commitment at the BBQ, as it's explicitly stated that Wyatt's parents want to ensure that he gets a chance to see what other colleges have to offer. On the other hand, if the visit blows him away, who knows? He seems to be taking an open approach to a decision.
- MI LB Jon Reschke
- IL WR LaQuon Treadwell. Tagging along with his teammate, 2012 CB Commit Anthony Standifer.
I would be stunned if any commitment-like substanced happened from any of these guys but Shallman, and even that would be unexpected.
July 27th, 2011 at 10:30 AM | 
Looking forward to a Hello:
Looking forward to a Hello:
July 27th, 2011 at 10:49 AM |
I know TomVH
I know TomVH
reported that Michigan was holding off on Ron Thompson, but couldn't help but notice him in the Shane Morris article. Is the TE glut too big or does UM really not want him?
July 27th, 2011 at 3:45 PM |
My guess is that we don't
My guess is that we don't
My guess is that we don't want anymore TEs and we wont take him at WR. It seems like the staff really wants WR who can stretch the field vertically and Thompson is not that kind of receiver.
Greetings from Bolivia.
"It's special how the real true people hang together. And if you don't support the program you're not a true Michigan guy. It's that simple." - Gary Moeller
July 27th, 2011 at 10:50 AM |
My bold prediction is
My bold prediction is
That Chris Wormley will commit (not that bold but still) and that Danny O'Brien and Ondre Pipkins will commit. And for the 2013 class i think that Shallman will commit and so wont Laquan if he gets his offer.
But sir, but sir, BUT NOTHING
July 27th, 2011 at 10:52 AM |
Impressed with Mario more and more,
Impressed with Mario more and more,
Impressed with Mario more and more, once he gains more muscle look out. Especially keeping that explosive step of his. Good to see amount of recruits attending the BBQ. Thanks Tim for the info. Great read!
GBOD
July 27th, 2011 at 11:57 AM |
With the unfortunate K. Jones
With the unfortunate K. Jones
With the unfortunate K. Jones situation, I can finally talk myself into Mario being the 5th LB in this class (which according to his measurements he should be) instead of a really undersized DE. I have no idea how the coaches will use him since he plays with a hand-down in high school but I feel a lot better about his "tweener" status...although losing Jones sucks.
July 27th, 2011 at 3:46 PM |
MO just wrecking those kids
MO just wrecking those kids
MO just wrecking those kids in that video.
Greetings from Bolivia.
"It's special how the real true people hang together. And if you don't support the program you're not a true Michigan guy. It's that simple." - Gary Moeller
July 27th, 2011 at 10:52 AM |
Football and fire-grilled meat
Football and fire-grilled meat
Amen.
July 27th, 2011 at 2:38 PM |
Beavis, I am with you. As
Beavis, I am with you. As
Beavis, I am with you. As much as I would like to see Diamond commit, I would rather have 2 WRs, 2 DTs (Pipkins and O'Brien please), Wormley and Dunn. It will be interesting to see how the rest of the class fills out.
“What the mind can conceive, the mind can achieve and those who stay will be champions.” - Bo
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July 27th, 2011 at 10:55 AM |
General Question
General Question
What's the media presence at the BBQ? Will beat writers be there? Will you Tim? Am I gonna have to wait to read TomVH Cryptic Tweets until after the BBQ?
Thanks in advance
"Over? Did you say, over? Nothing is over until we decide it is!"
July 27th, 2011 at 11:56 AM |
I think you're correct
I think you're correct
in that case, were any media members invited?
I know the invites were sent out to only certain recruits, just wondering what kind of coverage to expect
"Over? Did you say, over? Nothing is over until we decide it is!"
July 27th, 2011 at 12:56 PM |
It would be an NCAA violation
It would be an NCAA violation
It would be an NCAA violation for media to be present.
July 27th, 2011 at 1:11 PM |
Huh
Huh
Didn't know that. Thanks Tim.
I guess TomVH's cryptic twitter posts it is
"Over? Did you say, over? Nothing is over until we decide it is!"
July 27th, 2011 at 3:54 PM |
wonder if they'd broadcast it
wonder if they'd broadcast it
on Longhorn Network, though /s
July 27th, 2011 at 12:52 PM |
Does anyone have a...
Does anyone have a...
...link to a stream? Thanks in advance.
LSA '89 - MBB Natl Champions, Big 10/Rose Bowl Champions | @MGoShoe
July 27th, 2011 at 1:13 PM |
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Funny. I have no doubt that a bunch of people on this site would actually watch a stream of recruits standing around eating meat. They would probably start a thread about true heights and weights when it was over.
In such a cynical, sarcastic society, oftentimes looking for the negative on anybody or anything, if you're fortunate enough to spend five minutes or 20 minutes around Tim Tebow, your life is better for it. -Thom Brennaman
July 27th, 2011 at 1:31 PM |
Thanks for...
Thanks for...
...stealing my idea, Brick. WTH, buddy?
LSA '89 - MBB Natl Champions, Big 10/Rose Bowl Champions | @MGoShoe
July 27th, 2011 at 7:32 PM |
If I'm watching
If I'm watching
A stream of recruits standing around eating meat, I hope it's not for football.
"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk
July 27th, 2011 at 11:05 AM |
With all them dudes branging
With all them dudes branging
With all them dudes branging people along with them to the BBQ, it makes me wonder if'n their invites was addressed to "[Potential Recruit] and date."
Give it to Wheatley!
July 27th, 2011 at 6:20 PM |
Is that
Is that
English?
GBOD
July 27th, 2011 at 11:13 AM |
what about Ron Thompson or
what about Ron Thompson or
what about Ron Thompson or Amara Darboh? Thompson has us in his top 3, and Darboh is practically spending the week in Ann Arbor.
July 27th, 2011 at 11:24 AM |
thompson
thompson
is most likely headed to SU. Darboh is stopping by campus today again after being on campus all day yesturday and is headed back home today
But sir, but sir, BUT NOTHING
July 27th, 2011 at 11:28 AM |
Let's get to the real issue...
Let's get to the real issue...
... what's on the menu and who is catering?
July 27th, 2011 at 12:28 PM |
Mike Martin
Mike Martin
Besides him being the "Hulk" they say he's a grill master. I would suspect he will be the captain of one of the flamed meat pits. Besides what would someone say to him if he overcooks the hamburgers.
Fuck it, Dude, let's go bowling.
July 27th, 2011 at 2:43 PM |
They'd say this
They'd say this
July 27th, 2011 at 11:38 AM |
Multiple players with few spots
Multiple players with few spots
Would it not be awkward to be one of the uncommitted recruit position groups who are all essentially vying for one spot? I personally would think it would be an uncomfortable situation knowing that the guy next to me could take my spot at any moment.
DC chillin...
July 27th, 2011 at 12:19 PM |
yeah that would be uncomfortable
yeah that would be uncomfortable
though there is a simple solution: COMMIT NOW
July 27th, 2011 at 12:33 PM |
I don't get parents sometimes
I don't get parents sometimes
Both Shallman's folks are crazy UM fans, and his Mom cried when he got his offer. But they're telling him to consider other schools?
July 27th, 2011 at 12:43 PM |
My take is that his parents...
My take is that his parents...
...simply want for him to evauate his position,acess all his options before making a decision. I LOVE the upshot of having this kid....he's simply a BEAST!
Lucky enough to have my own JT wristband!!
July 27th, 2011 at 3:50 PM |
What position would he play
What position would he play
What position would he play for us? He would be a jumbo RB if he sticks to that position.
Greetings from Bolivia.
"It's special how the real true people hang together. And if you don't support the program you're not a true Michigan guy. It's that simple." - Gary Moeller
July 27th, 2011 at 3:53 PM |
Michigan is recruiting him as
Michigan is recruiting him as
Michigan is recruiting him as a pure tailback. I really hope he commits this weekend. His film is quite impressive.
July 27th, 2011 at 12:58 PM |
More parents should be like
More parents should be like
More parents should be like that. Just becuase you are a fan of a school doesn't mean that your kid should have to play for that school if they get an offer. Hearking Kalis' step father call into a radio show to say that his step son was being manipulated by Hoke was infurraiting. And then I just read that Jon Reschke's father(MSU alum) was worried about his son not going to MSU because Shane Morris is good friends with his son and is trying to convince him to go to UofM over MSU.
Parents need to give their kids the advice they can and then let them make a choice for themselves. In general it's not a good idea to only look at one school, better to see what's out there so that when you make a decision you know it's the right one.
July 27th, 2011 at 7:01 PM |
I think if we have one or two
I think if we have one or two
I think if we have one or two commitments the others will fall very rapidly into place in short order with only a spot or two held in reserve. I also would not be surprised to see a commitment or two from 2013. So, yes, speed will be of the essence.
When does 2014 start?
July 27th, 2011 at 11:41 AM |
lol @ gray 44
lol @ gray 44
in the mario video. could you look more awkward doing basic drills?
Rudy watches inspirational movies about Shawn Hunwick
July 27th, 2011 at 5:21 PM |
Hahaha, he looks like
Hahaha, he looks like
He looks like a fish on a bike out there... not sure who that is but I don't see a scholarship in that young man's future.
July 28th, 2011 at 1:16 PM |
I thought the exact same thing...
I thought the exact same thing...
when I watched those drills it looked like Mario was going to run over that guy. I have never seen a more uncoordinated person trying to run drills in my life. I honestly thought he was going to trip over his feet at any moment.
July 28th, 2011 at 2:28 PM |
Layoff the kid already
Layoff the kid already
Ok, so he wasn't gifted with great coordination. Willing to bet most of us haven't either. He's working hard and trying - no reason to mock him.
July 27th, 2011 at 11:53 AM |
So what's the deal with Burbridge?
So what's the deal with Burbridge?
I've read conflicting things. Some say he is doing very well with his summer classes and is starting to get back on track, but others say he still could be ineligible for his senior season.
I watched his highlights and the kid is incredible. I really hope he is a part of this class.
"I have three kids and no money. Why can't I have no kids and three money?"
July 27th, 2011 at 12:04 PM |
I'm hearing the later...that
I'm hearing the later...that
I'm hearing the later...that he isn't likely to qualify. In good news, seems that things look good with Darboh (who holds offers from Florida, Nebraska, ND and Wisc).
July 27th, 2011 at 12:42 PM |
Where'd you hear that? It was
Where'd you hear that? It was
Where'd you hear that? It was pretty recently that someone (I forget who) gave an update saying he's on track
ITS GREAT TO BE A MICHIGAN WOLVERINE
July 27th, 2011 at 12:45 PM |
I don't recall the rules of
I don't recall the rules of
I don't recall the rules of info from paid services, but I'm not relaying anything verbatim...so I think it's kosher to say that the general thought was provided very recently.
July 27th, 2011 at 3:56 PM |
I also heard that he did well
I also heard that he did well
I also heard that he did well in summer school and if he keeps at it he might be able to qualify. Someone said basically any school in the B1G except for maybe Northwestern will take him.
Greetings from Bolivia.
"It's special how the real true people hang together. And if you don't support the program you're not a true Michigan guy. It's that simple." - Gary Moeller
July 27th, 2011 at 4:02 PM |
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That was Valenti who said that
July 27th, 2011 at 5:18 PM |
Love it!
"Any school" is
Love it!
"Any school" is
Love it!
"Any school" is Valenti talk for "MSU will take anyone, no matter what". It'd be nice for the kid to get it together, and play for Michigan, but I'm hearing that he won't qualify.
July 27th, 2011 at 12:01 PM |
Shallman Big Man video ?
Shallman Big Man video ?
Searching for Mario's I saw that Shallman has a clip from this event too. Ok, so what is he? Looks good enough as a defensive prospect to me - is he an "athlete" offer ?
July 27th, 2011 at 12:24 PM |
that is what I have heard too
that is what I have heard too
but on some of these sites I see "RB,DE,LB" after his name. Anyway, I think he is a good add no matter where he plays.
July 27th, 2011 at 1:06 PM |
He's offered as a RB, but....
He's offered as a RB, but....
it may depend on how much he grows (if at all) between now and WHEN he enters Michigan. He's already really big for a RB. But since he's such a great athlete, he really could play a number of positions. There's still a lot of time, so he may change his position by the time college rolls around.
But, I think he's a MUST player for MIchigan in 2013.
"You owe it to every man, woman, and child in the State of Michigan to beat the Buckeyes and silence their fans! Now go out there and make it happen!"
- Bo Schembechler (Result: U-M 22 OSU 0)
July 27th, 2011 at 12:43 PM |
Do you think we give any
Do you think we give any
Do you think we give any offers to Reschke or Treadwell this weekend? Or is it just a meet and greet type thing?
Treadwell could be ready to pounce if he gets that offer, and it'd be great to have him on board
ITS GREAT TO BE A MICHIGAN WOLVERINE
July 27th, 2011 at 1:02 PM |
Reschke more likely to
Reschke more likely to
Reschke more likely to receive an offer probably. Treadwell would have been wise to camp and show the coaches first hand what he can do. I imagine they'll wait until they can see some junior film of him before offering.
My uninformed opinion only.
July 27th, 2011 at 12:55 PM |
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Is there a reason 2013 Dymonte Thomas isn't coming to the BBQ? Seems like he wouldl be a huge get for 2013 and not to mention could potentially help land Dunn, so I am curious why he isn't coming to the BBQ. Maybe it was explained elsewhere but I didn't catch it.
Hokemania...Gotta catch em all!
Looking forward to a Hello: post in the near future. I would love to see any of the guys listed above commit.