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An Interview with Matt Wile's Head Coach
Michigan's kicking woes this season forced the coaching staff to search for another scholarship kicker in the 2011 class. Rich Rodriguez had secured former Boise State commit Matt Goudis (6'0", 165 lbs) after many thought Goudis would stick with Boise. Once the old staff was fired Matt decided to take his talents to South Beach and commit to Al Golden at Miami, which left Brady Hoke searching for another solid kicker.
Lucky enough for Hoke he had already established a relationship with uncommitted kicker Matt Wile (6'2", 215 lbs) out of San Diego, California. Wile's head coach John Morrison says that relationship wasn't too hard to build. "Matts dad is the orthopedic surgeon on the athletic staff at San Diego State where Brady (Hoke) came from. They offered Matt two years ago at SDSU," Morrison said. "You guys are getting a heck of a coach, too. We're sad to see (Brady Hoke) go. I'm a big fan of his, he'll get that thing turned around really fast, I watched him do it at SDSU after 4 or 5 guys butchered it."
"It's funny now that Coach Hoke is out at Michigan, it's almost like it was meant to be for Matt. His dad and his grandfather are both Michigan grads. About 7-8 years ago Matt traveled with his dad to Ann Arbor when SDSU played Michigan, and went out on the field at halftime to kick field goals," Morrison recalls.
The coincidence has struck a cord with Wile, and he is scheduled to visit Ann Arbor this weekend (January 21st). Matt holds offers from Air Force, Michigan, Nebraska, and Washington as well. "He actually pushed back the visit to Nebraska to take the Michigan trip. I can't imagine he won't have a great visit, he already knows the coaching staff and he's already been on campus with his dad," said Morrison. "Coach Ferrigno (Special teams coach for Michigan) was actually out here the other night to see Matt, then he swung by the school to pick up his transcripts." The transcripts seemed like just a formality since Wile holds a 4.0 GPA.
Even though the cards seem to be in Michigan's favor, Coach Morrison doesn't believe Matt will make his decision while visiting Ann Arbor. "He told Nebraska that he won't commit on the Michigan trip. He wants to sit down with his family, take 24 hours and think about it. He's been very up front with all the schools. I would be surprised if he committed on the visit, but I wouldn't be surprised if he decided to commit after 24 hours," he said.
Wile averaged 42 yards per punt this season, kicked field goals and extra points, was captain of his team, and the kicker for the West team at the Army All American Game.
January 19th, 2011 at 12:59 PM | 
Come on...
Come on...
January 19th, 2011 at 3:06 PM |
I know I want him to be Blue.
I know I want him to be Blue.
I know I want him to be Blue.
“What the mind can conceive, the mind can achieve and those who stay will be champions.” - Bo
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January 19th, 2011 at 3:49 PM |
So before he steps foot on
So before he steps foot on
So before he steps foot on campus he has already made more FG's in the Big House then either of our kickers have?
"what the hell is wrong with u?" "me? Nothing! you on the other hand, have a bullet inside of you!"
January 19th, 2011 at 6:45 PM |
Zing!
Zing!
You're crushing the fragile pysche of our current kickers!
January 19th, 2011 at 1:06 PM |
Come on...
Come on...
Please commit, please commit, please commit, please commit, please commit...
If I say it enough times, it is bound to come true.
After crashing his motorcyle in Chicago -- while having a blood-alcohol level three times the legal limit -- Bob Probert told the arresting police officers, "Just charge me with the usual." Such a bad-ass.
R.I.P. Bob
January 19th, 2011 at 1:07 PM |
Sounds like a great fit. I
Sounds like a great fit. I
Sounds like a great fit. I am not sure how a 4.0 GPA helps a kicker, but I love to hear it, anyway.
January 19th, 2011 at 1:41 PM |
It helps him because it means
It helps him because it means
It helps him because it means he has the grades to actually get into Michigan. He is very impressive. This would be a huge get. Also, his kickoffs have great distance. Something that we havent witnessed at Michigan for a while. Itd be nice to have opponents start on the 20 or worse for a change.
THOSE WHO STAY WILL BE CHAMPIONS
January 19th, 2011 at 1:08 PM |
Good kick
Good kick
4.0, great kicker, team captain (leadership), sounds like an all around good kid. Hopefully he goes blue.
"A flute with no holes is not a flute. A donut with no hole is a danish"
January 19th, 2011 at 1:10 PM |
WOW
WOW
This kid sounds perfect for Michigan. He's a leader (team captain), he is smart (4.0) and his father and grandfather are Michigan men.
It seems that things are falling into place in a positive way after 3 years of utter chaos, heartbreak, disappointment and MIchigan Coaches, DB, and Kicker hating God mayhem.
One can learn a lot from a dog: obedience, loyalty, and the importance of turning around three times before lying down.
January 19th, 2011 at 1:11 PM |
Blue in his bloodline
Blue in his bloodline
Matt's got blue in his bloodline, gotta believe that would have some sway.
January 19th, 2011 at 1:17 PM |
He looks good. I like the
He looks good. I like the
He looks good. I like the Michigan background. We need him, and with Ray Taylor committing, things could start to pick up with recruiting. Hopefully Coach Hoke can work some magic these last couple of weeks.
toomer18
January 19th, 2011 at 1:20 PM |
Thanks Tom!
Thanks Tom!
Good to have you on the team.
"If people really want peace, they need to avoid the pin pricks that lead to cannon shots." Napoleon
January 19th, 2011 at 1:24 PM |
I love a kicker...
I love a kicker...
who isn't afraid to throw his whole body into a tackle and actually hold on to make the tackle. Impressive punts and kicks on this video as well.
I'd feel a ton better about our kicking game with this kid in the mix.
January 19th, 2011 at 1:33 PM |
Another benefit of
Another benefit of
one of the largest living alumni bases in the country. And not just alumni, when I lived in Cali there were Michigan transplants everywhere, and they were all M fans
January 19th, 2011 at 1:41 PM |
Leaders and Best Matt! DO IT
Leaders and Best Matt! DO IT
Leaders and Best Matt! DO IT
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January 19th, 2011 at 1:44 PM |
video or it didn't happen
video or it didn't happen
"About 7-8 years ago Matt traveled with his dad to Ann Arbor when SDSU played Michigan, and went out on the field at halftime to kick field goals"
Which one of you internet stalking experts can locate the halftime video of SDSU v. Michigan from 2004?
Drink a pint of tequila, 12 beers and start one post about Justin Boren in bad taste and end up with - 590 points.
January 19th, 2011 at 1:48 PM |
Matt vs. Matt
Matt vs. Matt
I'll see your Matt Goudis and raise you a Matt Wile. Yes, please.
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January 19th, 2011 at 2:04 PM |
Well this is a done deal.
Well this is a done deal.
Well this is a done deal.
January 19th, 2011 at 2:23 PM |
you'd think so...
you'd think so...
But these make me the most nervous.
January 19th, 2011 at 2:48 PM |
That's what I thought
That's what I thought
when Jordan Walsh was offered. His mother cried when he got the offer.
"After all was said and done, there was nothing left to do."
January 19th, 2011 at 2:04 PM |
Goud to know you Matt. G, but I think we might have
Goud to know you Matt. G, but I think we might have
someone even better. He punts as well as he kicks FGs and kick offs. He might even give Hagerup a run for his money on the punting end, or at least a great back up. Solid tackler as well, come on down Mr. Wile.
January 19th, 2011 at 2:05 PM |
Quiet Pressure
Quiet Pressure
With his dad and grandfather as alums, it seems almost inconceivable that he will not go blue, unless he really wants to be an Air Force pilot. My daughter has known the fight song since she was old enough to talk (and definitely wants to go to Michigan in 2018), so Matt probably knows the fight song pretty well, too, and has probably heard a LOT about the benefits of a Michigan education.
In the morning he would read the Bible with another coach. Then, in the afternoon, he would go out and cheat kids who had probably saved up money from mowing lawns to buy those raffle tickets. That's Jim Tressel.
January 19th, 2011 at 3:54 PM |
Not so fast, my friend
Not so fast, my friend
Being intimately familiar with a specific college while growing up does NOT mean you want to go there; if anything, it might make you too familiar, searching for something new.
Cases in point. A very hot chick I new in high school was daughter of two UM grads -- knew the fight song, wore UM stuff, etc. She went to Stanford.
Then there's me. My dad was a Domer, mom a SMC-chick. Aunt went to SMC, other aunt to SMC, uncle to ND. My 5 older cousins were SMC, ND, ND, ND, SMC. Grew up knowing ND fight song, watched every ND game on TV from age 2 to age 18, etc. And, of course, I went to UM. Didn't even apply to ND.
So, I wouldn't assume Matt is a given to come to UM.
January 19th, 2011 at 2:06 PM |
I like that he's also a big kid - 6'2" 215 kicker? Sounds like
I like that he's also a big kid - 6'2" 215 kicker? Sounds like
someone who can kick the ball a long way if he's taught well...and, what is this...we have a special teams coach now????
Those Who Stay Will Be Champions
January 19th, 2011 at 2:26 PM |
it'd be great to retire the
it'd be great to retire the
it'd be great to retire the "stop kicking the damn ball" meme.
January 19th, 2011 at 2:26 PM |
Very very impressive. He
Very very impressive. He
Very very impressive. He would obviously be a great addition to the class. It looks like he could also be a legitimate fill in at P if Hagerup were to get injured.
January 19th, 2011 at 6:54 PM |
Or suspended again :(
Or suspended again :(
Or suspended again :(
January 23rd, 2011 at 3:14 PM |
Maybe knowing there's talent behind him
Maybe knowing there's talent behind him
will keep him focused.
January 19th, 2011 at 2:39 PM |
His dad and his grandfather are both Michigan grads.
His dad and his grandfather are both Michigan grads.
Boom! If Hoke can't close this one i'd be extremely surprised.
January 19th, 2011 at 3:01 PM |
Great fit.
Great fit.
Amazing how things work out sometimes.
"Do not disturb my circles."
January 19th, 2011 at 3:33 PM |
Come on down Matt Wile.
Come on down Matt Wile.
Come on down Matt Wile.
Here's hoping for a bright future. This team does try hard and I will continue to support them.
January 19th, 2011 at 3:51 PM |
Why settle for the Air Force
Why settle for the Air Force
Why settle for the Air Force when we are the masters of SPACE, BITCHES. SPACE.
Got a quarter?
January 19th, 2011 at 10:27 PM |
and be the predecessor to the
and be the predecessor to the
and be the predecessor to the space emporer himself
January 20th, 2011 at 9:02 AM |
Are you saying Matt Wile can
Are you saying Matt Wile can
Are you saying Matt Wile can time travel to the time before Zoltan?
January 19th, 2011 at 4:19 PM |
Matt, look no further
Matt, look no further
than Zoltan Mesko to know that you can graduate with an awesome degree and NFL Career (and have crazy internet fans!) by going to Michigan!
... when I see some plays that Mike (Martin) makes in practice, I be like dang. - Jibreel Black
January 19th, 2011 at 4:28 PM |
I'm going to look forward to
I'm going to look forward to
I'm going to look forward to reading the Hello: Matt Wiles post.
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
January 19th, 2011 at 4:46 PM |
Kicker?
Kicker?
We don't need no stinking kicker...
January 19th, 2011 at 6:03 PM |
Sounds
Sounds
good,we really need a kicker.GO BLUE!!!
January 19th, 2011 at 6:05 PM |
I can't wait to start
I can't wait to start
I can't wait to start Wile-in' out.
January 20th, 2011 at 12:05 PM |
Bad vibes
Bad vibes
I don't like seeing him make that block on the sidelines at the end of the video ... bad, bad memories of the Gibbons highlights.
That can't happen to us twice, right?
January 20th, 2011 at 5:44 PM |
impressive video
impressive video
His power on the FGs is impressive...on that 37 yarder it looked like it had an extra 15 yards of clearence.
"For today goodbye, for tomorrow good luck, and forever GO BLUE!"
January 21st, 2011 at 2:17 PM |
We
We
We need another Revis, who we can depend on.
January 21st, 2011 at 6:52 PM |
This
This
kid is the real deal. He has great bloodlines too. Come'on Matt 1/2 of your DNA is blue.
From the Red Cedar Message Board: "God hates us." Yes He does Lil Bro, yes he does. Everyone hates you.
January 21st, 2011 at 6:53 PM |
Did
Did
he have a verbal somewhere?
From the Red Cedar Message Board: "God hates us." Yes He does Lil Bro, yes he does. Everyone hates you.
January 21st, 2011 at 6:55 PM |
With a kicker
With a kicker
like this and witht he rest of the potiential recruits, and if the winds blow just right; we might, just might, be playing in the B1G Championship this year.
From the Red Cedar Message Board: "God hates us." Yes He does Lil Bro, yes he does. Everyone hates you.
January 23rd, 2011 at 2:11 PM |
Hopefully Michigan finally
Hopefully Michigan finally
Hopefully Michigan finally found their kicker. I wonder if a special teams coach will help?
...Matt. You know you want to be Blue!
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