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By TomVH — February 11th, 2010 at 7:26 PM — 29 comments
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Someone asked me on Twitter who was visiting for Junior Day. Here's the kids that I know are coming, if you have read elsewhere of others, please add to the list. - Trey Depriest LB - OH - AJ Jordan WR - Trotwood, Good friends with Roy Roundtree and Mike Shaw. We have a good shot with him, and he's really good. - Ray Hamilton TE - His dad played football with Rich Rod, and they're still good friends. - Brennen Beyer DE/TE - LOVES Michigan, instate kid. - Kevin Williams DT - Should be there, told me in an interview he will try to make it.

- Percy Johnson LB - Now an Ohio kid, just moved from Michigan. Really likes Michigan, we'll have a good shot here if we offer. We haven't offered yet, and most schools are waiting on his ACT scores. He told me, "I'm a loyalist, and that's the big house, so you know." - Valdez Showers RB/WR - Instate kid, nominated for best name in 2011 class. - Robert Mincey DE - Told me that Michigan is his leader. He doesn't have an offer yet, though.

- Rico Butler RB/WR - Ohio - Jamare Mills TE - WILL NOT BE ATTENDING. He was invited, but he told me he can't make it. He did tell me that Michigan is one of his favorites right now. - The Dr. Philips kids should be there ( Demetrius Hart, Hasean Clinton-Dix, Laquentin Smith) - DeAnthony Arnett ***Said he will try to make it, but probably has basketball obligations***

- Vincent Croce DT - Will be coming up. He's making his arrangements today. Has a good amount of quality offers so far. He's not sure where Michigan stands yet, but there's enough interest to come in on his own dime from Maryland. 

ADDED:


- Ryan Griffin DB - Ann Arbor Pioneer. He said he thinks he'll be there, but is checking his schedule to make sure. I thought I talked to a couple other kids, but I can't remember right now. I'm getting ready for a trip, so I'm out of it. Like I said, add if you know of more.

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February 11th, 2010 at 7:55 PM | Just think if Shower's parents had (Score:1)
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liked the name "Golden" as in Golden Tate...

We ARE Michigan....COME GET SOME!!!

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February 11th, 2010 at 7:59 PM | Haha, I was scrolling down to (Score:1)
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Haha, I was scrolling down to make that exact same comment.

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February 13th, 2010 at 11:55 AM | As my daughter said (Score:1)
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"If Golden Tate married Tate Forcier his name would be Tate Tate."

Silly kid, she doesn't understand that boys can't marry b . . . no wait. How do I explain that to her?

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February 13th, 2010 at 2:46 PM | bride/groom (Score:1)
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The only name change in that scenario would be to Golden Forcier. Cause Tate (Forcier) is DAH MAN!

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February 13th, 2010 at 11:42 AM | You must be... (Score:1)
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...referring to the form Zeus assumed when knocking up comely virgins.

I'm in flavor country.

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February 11th, 2010 at 8:09 PM | Tom, don't see any OL on that list (Score:1)
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Is Zettel or anyone else planning to attend?

They mostly come at night... mostly.

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February 11th, 2010 at 8:38 PM | When Tom first posted this (Score:1)
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When Tom first posted this I'm pretty sure it said OL Christian Westerman was supposed to come, but I guess he took him off.

What do you get if you see an Ohio State fan buried up to his neck in sand? More sand.

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February 11th, 2010 at 10:05 PM | Zettel.... (Score:1)
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Zettel isn't sure if he'll make it, or not.

Tom VanHaaren I TomVH on Twitter I U Recruit I  Email

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February 12th, 2010 at 10:12 AM | Does this reflect on Zettel's (Score:1)
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Does this reflect on Zettel's opinion on Michigan negatively, or simply reflect a busy schedule with pre-set knowledge of Michigan?

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February 12th, 2010 at 11:28 AM | Zettel is a heavy UM lean; (Score:1)
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Zettel is a heavy UM lean; nothing to worry about.

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February 11th, 2010 at 8:31 PM | those are some good players (Score:1)
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those are some good players we are in good contention for

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February 11th, 2010 at 9:40 PM | Trey DePriest (Score:1)
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He's probably the best player in attendance. Michigan needs LBs badly

"Relax you panic monger" -Megatron

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February 12th, 2010 at 3:02 PM | Mich needs MLBs badly (Score:1)
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Mich needs MLBs badly

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February 11th, 2010 at 10:18 PM | nice work Tom (Score:1)
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Thanks for the informative updates.

How Rivals must hate you.

"delusions of granger"

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February 12th, 2010 at 10:24 AM | How this team (Score:1)
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plays this year will help recruiting more than anything else. I really think all the depth on defense will allow playmakers to start (even if they are really young). A defense that can make some big plays, and give up some big ones is better than one that just gives up plays all day. Getting a bowl this year will show recruits that we are headed back to the top.

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February 12th, 2010 at 12:30 PM | He's not a junior, but 2012 (Score:1)
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He's not a junior, but 2012 OLSM LB James Ross is going to be there too. He's the early front runner for best player in the state in 2012, and it's a big deal that he's going to be on campus. Gotta get in on him early.

http://genuinelysarcastic.blogspot.com (UPDATED: 5/27)

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February 12th, 2010 at 7:49 PM | I watched this kid play.... (Score:1)
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in the state title game this year. He is a one heck of a player... He is quick to the ball and hits like a truck. As a sophmore!!!! In two years, he is going to be scary...

“Yeah, what he said forgodsakes...”  -   -         

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February 14th, 2010 at 6:27 AM | James Ross #6 2012 LB OLSM 2009 Highlight Film LINKS (Score:1)
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PART 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUfvh67c6ZU

PART 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOjEs6voYfQ

I Would Love to see in Ann arbor!!!!

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February 12th, 2010 at 1:34 PM | Looks like a Glenville kid is coming (Score:1)
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Per GBW it looks like OL Aundrey Walker will be in attendance.

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February 12th, 2010 at 2:16 PM | I'm not going to poke fun at (Score:1)
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I'm not going to poke fun at any kid's name who may be the top pick in the state for 2011. As far as I'm concerned, if he wants to be a Michigan Wolverine he's "thunder showers".

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February 12th, 2010 at 4:12 PM | Rivals also reporting (as Sam (Score:1)
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Rivals also reporting (as Sam Webb hinted at on the radio earlier this week) that Doran Grant plans on being there as well.

Lawrence Thomas too.

http://genuinelysarcastic.blogspot.com (UPDATED: 5/27)

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February 13th, 2010 at 7:25 PM | Meddle... so beautiful. (Score:1)
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Meddle... so beautiful.

www.wolverineliberationarmy.com

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February 12th, 2010 at 11:48 PM | Rivals has a more exhaustive (Score:1)
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Rivals has a more exhaustive list posted and not behind a paywall. Here's the link:

http://michigan.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1051634

Jomafalo

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February 13th, 2010 at 9:52 AM | That list is from (Score:1)
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the January 17 Junior day that took place the day of the Michigan/UConn Bball game.

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February 14th, 2010 at 9:28 PM | My bad; didn't look at the (Score:1)
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My bad; didn't look at the date. + 1 to you for the good eye for detail.

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February 13th, 2010 at 6:03 PM | Dang Westerman would of been (Score:1)
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Dang Westerman would of been huge to get up here too

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February 13th, 2010 at 7:33 PM | Tom just got the date wrong. (Score:1)
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Tom just got the date wrong. He's not coming to the Junior Day, he's coming to the Spring Game.

http://genuinelysarcastic.blogspot.com (UPDATED: 5/27)

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February 14th, 2010 at 11:07 PM | Junior Day (Score:1)
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Very impressive list, what I like more is all the kids that are leaning towards us.

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February 18th, 2010 at 5:47 PM | Joe Kerridge is attending (Score:1)
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He is a junior at St Francis in Traverse City

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