“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.”
An Interview with Dillon Baxter
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Before this turns into a huge Ron Burgundy parody, let's just get everything out of the way now: BAXTER! You ate a whole wheel of cheese? San Diaaagooo. It's German for a whale's va....ok, that's enough.
Dillon Baxter is a four star running back prospect from San Diego, CA. Though he's currently a USC commit he will be visiting this week along with CA WR Kenny Stills and CA LB/S Tony Jefferson. Yes, he plays offense. No he doesn't play defense. He's really good, though, and his highlight video is jazzy.
On with the interview.
TOM: This visit kind of popped up out of nowhere; how did it come about, and what piqued your interest in Michigan?
DILLON: Michigan was one of my first places I wanted to look, but I never really got a chance to. I just want to make sure USC was the right place. I have an opportunity to go see it, so I wanted to do it now.
TOM: What made Michigan a place that you liked in the beginning?
DILLON: I like the crowd, and I’ve always liked them since I was little. They were kind of my team growing up, so I’ve just always liked them.
TOM: Have you made any other visits besides USC?
DILLON: USC is really only the main place. I’ve been to UCLA a little bit, but not really for that long.
TOM: You, Tony Jefferson, and Kenny Stills will be on the visit, are you all friends? Are you all friends with Tate?
DILLON: Yeah, we’re all friends; Kenny’s going to spend the night at my house before the flight. We all know Tate (Forcier) from high school, so that should be fun to all be together again.
TOM: Have you guys every thought about all playing together, or talked about it?
DILLON: We talked about playing together all last year, so we’re all kind of looking around to find a cool place. It didn’t work out that we’d all play for USC, so we’re going to see if there’s maybe anywhere else we all like.
TOM: Can this trip change your mind? A lot of people think kids that are committed sometimes take trips just to have fun, is that the case here?
DILLON: No, if this is better than USC then yeah. I’m pretty serious about USC, but who knows. The coaching staff at USC are all hype, and always happy to see you and teach you. I just want to find out how the Michigan coaches are, too.
TOM: What are you most excited for at Michigan?
DILLON: I can’t wait for that game; I’m excited. I don’t really know if I’ve been in front of that many people. I just want to see how the game is, the crowd is, just everything. Coach Dews is who’s recruiting me. We’ve been talking the last couple days. So, I want to build on that relationship more and meet the rest of the coaching staff. The offense is exciting, and I hope I can fit in that offense. I want to stay at running back and slot, so that would be right for their offense.
TOM: If this visit does change your mind, or make you think, when will your ultimate decision be?
DILLON: This is the first week of playoffs for us, so probably once our season is over.
November 17th, 2009 at 9:40 PM | 
Yes, they should DEF all come
Yes, they should DEF all come
November 17th, 2009 at 9:44 PM |
yeah
yeah
literally and figuratively
November 17th, 2009 at 9:41 PM |
Great stuff as always thanks
Great stuff as always thanks
Great stuff as always thanks Tom. I don't know a lot about him, but I take it he is the type of athlete you just have to take?
I know from experience dude. If you know what I mean.
November 17th, 2009 at 9:42 PM |
Yes...
Yes...
Yes, if he wants to come here, you let him.
Tom VanHaaren I TomVH on Twitter I U Recruit I Email
November 17th, 2009 at 11:01 PM |
Jefferson obviously; he's a
Jefferson obviously; he's a
Jefferson obviously; he's a great talent at a position of need. But what about Stills? Does RR's WR fetish have a limit? Is is possible we actually still need an outside WR because of position switching?
November 17th, 2009 at 11:06 PM |
We don't exactly have a
We don't exactly have a
We don't exactly have a down-field burner on the roster that is getting playing time. Plus Gordon, Jones and Rogers have moved to defense.
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November 18th, 2009 at 12:00 PM |
I'm a huge fan of Dileo
I'm a huge fan of Dileo
but if we get Stills, he may have to consider a switch to CB
November 18th, 2009 at 12:51 PM |
Yes
Yes
Dillon Baxter is a stud. He's the kind of player that you take, no matter what. Ditto with Stills though Stills is raw as a WR but has huge potential. My only concern for Stills is he doesn't really dominate HS like you expect a player of his calibur.
November 17th, 2009 at 9:41 PM |
Seems like they might be a
Seems like they might be a
Seems like they might be a package deal. It would be great to land that trio. Thanks Tom!
"Relax you panic monger" -Megatron
November 17th, 2009 at 10:37 PM |
Nice to have a package deal
Nice to have a package deal
Nice to have a package deal where all players involved are blue chips. Recalling our last package deal, the "Hello Adrian Witty" post consisted mostly of "He is Denard Robinson's teammate"
November 17th, 2009 at 10:59 PM |
I think we would all welcome
I think we would all welcome
I think we would all welcome some speed at the cornerback spot right now...even if it was an underrated or lower ranked guy.
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November 17th, 2009 at 9:47 PM |
You asked for it
You asked for it
November 17th, 2009 at 9:52 PM |
Wow. If Michigan pulled
Wow. If Michigan pulled
Wow. If Michigan pulled Baxter, Stills and Jefferson, wow. Maybe some E-BLOGS would realize that MICHIGAN not only recruit TALENT but also DEFENSIVE TALENT.
November 17th, 2009 at 10:06 PM |
Great interview. We'd love to
Great interview. We'd love to
Great interview. We'd love to have you Baxter. As long as you promise to bring Jefferson along as well ;)
Just remember. It's not a lie, if you believe it.
November 17th, 2009 at 10:31 PM |
this weekend's visit list is
this weekend's visit list is
this weekend's visit list is sick
November 17th, 2009 at 10:34 PM |
you can say that again.
you can say that again.
you can say that again.
November 18th, 2009 at 12:28 AM |
Can anyone tell me exactly
Can anyone tell me exactly
Can anyone tell me exactly what i'm doing that causes a double post? Sorry.
November 17th, 2009 at 10:31 PM |
this weekend's visit list is
this weekend's visit list is
this weekend's visit list is sick
November 17th, 2009 at 10:35 PM |
well, you didn't HAVE to.
well, you didn't HAVE to.
well, you didn't HAVE to.
November 17th, 2009 at 10:38 PM |
Please people, don't boo the
Please people, don't boo the
Please people, don't boo the team. At all.
This is a crazy good recruiting weekend, a win would be huge. Crowd support will help a lot.
not just "douchey" MGoBlog user, but now TRUSTED MGoBlog user
November 17th, 2009 at 10:58 PM |
The man speaks truth
The man speaks truth
The man speaks truth here.
Unfortunately, 90+% of the people will have no idea these recruits are there and that their boos could have serious negative repercussions for the future of the program.
Best case scenario is nothing happens on Saturday that would meke people want to boo. However, as a back up plan, just in case, anyone who is at the game on Sat. should make it a pont to casually mention it to as many people as they can that a ton of blue chippers are there, so they shouldn't boo.
November 18th, 2009 at 9:00 AM |
The student section never
The student section never
The student section never boos.
or uh, Duder, or El Duderino if you're not into the whole brevity thing.
November 18th, 2009 at 11:24 AM |
I'd like to do an in-stadium survey
I'd like to do an in-stadium survey
and find out how many of those actively booing—as opposed to just bitching and whining—ever set foot in a Michigan classroom, other than as a janitor.
November 18th, 2009 at 1:39 PM |
How to get people to not boo.
How to get people to not boo.
1. What ever section cheers the loudest gets free beer.
2. Fans that boo will casually be removed to a secret location and forced to watch reruns of Oprah interviewing Tom Cruise.
3. Make the "boo crew" come down to the field and repeat what they said about the players to the players face without police protection.
4. Any "fan" that boo's will be will get a buckeye emblem tatoo on their buttocks.
November 17th, 2009 at 10:42 PM |
Sounds like he is looking
Sounds like he is looking
Sounds like he is looking forward to a fun trip for a big game.
November 17th, 2009 at 10:49 PM |
Very interesting
Very interesting
interview. Sounds like there may be a chance for one or more of the trio. Thanks Tom.
AJ Bluefan
November 17th, 2009 at 10:55 PM |
I gotta do one....
"You're so
I gotta do one....
"You're so
I gotta do one....
"You're so wise. You're like a miniature Buddha, covered in hair."
ok maybe two:
"You know I don't speak Spanish."
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November 17th, 2009 at 11:03 PM |
For serious, though
For serious, though
This kid sounds like a stud. He's an Army All-American and has 58 (yes fifty-friggin-eight!111!!!) touchdowns throwing or running this year in 10 games!
Come on down Dillon! We'd love to have you!
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November 17th, 2009 at 11:03 PM |
Well
Well
It sounds like he could be kind of...a big deal around Ann Arbor.
That being said, it is what it is.
November 17th, 2009 at 11:19 PM |
It seems like it's between
It seems like it's between
It seems like it's between UCLA and Michigan for Tony Jefferson, seeing as how Florida is totally loaded at CB and S this year.
November 17th, 2009 at 11:25 PM |
Great interview
Great interview
hope these kids enjoy the game this weekend.
November 17th, 2009 at 11:47 PM |
Please please please
Please please please
let us play a respectable game, give none of the "idiot" fans anything to boo about, and show these kids a great time!
On a side note... Tons of blue chippers in the house for a huge recruiting weekend or not, there is no excuse for booing your own team at the game. If you don't like what you're getting out there, and can't support the team in good times and bad, I'd rather not have you as a part of our fanbase. Do you really think raining down boos on a bunch of 19 year old kids will help them play better? Whether your boos are meant for them or not, they will take it that way. Support the team at the game no matter what. Bitch about it on sportsradio or blogs afterwards if you so choose...
Thank you. That is all. Go blue!
HAIL.
November 18th, 2009 at 9:15 AM |
We have some of the best fans...
We have some of the best fans...
and some of the worst. I'm hoping the good ones represent and help give all of the visiting recruits something to really look forward to being a regular part of.
Rodriguez is still building and needs more pieces. I'm hoping this Saturday gives these guys some serious chills. They won't just be looking at what happens on the field as part of this experience.
Let's put on a freaking show!
"Do not disturb my circles."
November 18th, 2009 at 12:00 AM |
He certainly looks the part
He certainly looks the part
I know from experience dude. If you know what I mean.
November 18th, 2009 at 12:51 AM |
OMG Winged Helmet!!!
OMG Winged Helmet!!!
OMG Winged Helmet!!!
November 18th, 2009 at 1:05 AM |
RR has been rehearsing for this one...
RR has been rehearsing for this one...
... our helmets got wings!
Do Something. If it works, do more of it. If it doesn't, do something else.
November 18th, 2009 at 12:48 PM |
is it just me or
is it just me or
does he look like Steve Breaston(appearance, of course)?
November 18th, 2009 at 1:27 PM |
I like steve Breaston
I like steve Breaston
I like steve Breaston
November 17th, 2009 at 11:57 PM |
From the sound of it, this
From the sound of it, this
From the sound of it, this kid is a flat out play maker. He would be very useful for us to have in the future.
November 18th, 2009 at 12:57 AM |
Sounds like a good kid
Sounds like a good kid
If he's as good as he's ranked, he could be all american in this offense.
November 18th, 2009 at 1:12 AM |
Great to get Baxter on campus
Great to get Baxter on campus
Great to get Baxter on campus so hopefully we can give him something to think about on his visit. A fantastic weekend for recruiting overall now let's keep the fingers crossed that these kids see the potential in our team and the fact they can make a difference at Michigan.
November 18th, 2009 at 7:40 AM |
Start casting spells
Start casting spells
and looking at animal entrails and all of that. Did it really sound like if this guy is that turned on he comes with two others?! What?!
November 18th, 2009 at 8:35 AM |
Good interview Tom....Thanks.
Good interview Tom....Thanks.
Lets hope we can make a positive impression on DB and steal one from the Trojans for a change.
What the Hell. -Jack Burton
November 18th, 2009 at 8:49 AM |
Last one was D.Warren,
Last one was D.Warren,
who turned out nicely, huh?
... when I see some plays that Mike (Martin) makes in practice, I be like dang. - Jibreel Black
November 18th, 2009 at 8:59 AM |
Yes, as well as Craig Roh, but still...
Yes, as well as Craig Roh, but still...
The Bastards. Must. Pay.
What the Hell. -Jack Burton
November 18th, 2009 at 9:17 AM |
break out the hookers and
break out the hookers and
lets get all three of them guys.
Spare no expense.
Time wounds all heels. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwGXMryTbwE
November 18th, 2009 at 10:28 AM |
Amen brother
Amen brother
I'm talking the full-on, Jesus Shuttlesworth treatment baby.
November 18th, 2009 at 9:38 AM |
Official visits
Official visits
As I have never been closer to the program than this blog and my days going to games as a student, can anybody shed some light on how any of our players/coaching staff have any meaningful time to spend with this HUGE number of highly ranked recruits the week of "The Game"?
November 18th, 2009 at 9:50 AM |
while different in many ways,
while different in many ways,
while different in many ways, he has to love the way they used Vincent Smith last week as a receiver out of the backfield. just watched his highlights, along with being a man amongst boys, he's one hell of a pass catcher. as lou brown would say, "get him a uniform."
November 18th, 2009 at 10:43 AM |
Have people booed at the Big
Have people booed at the Big
Have people booed at the Big House this year? The only boos I can remember are when RichRod didn't go for it on 4th down against Purdue. That's not the type of boo that I worry about.
Yes, they should DEF all come play for Michigan. It's a very cool place.