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Ohio Running Back Alden Hill Offered by Michigan
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Ohio running back Alden Hill (6'2", 220 lbs) planned on going up to Michigan's camp to prove to the coaches he was worthy of an offer. He was happy with his performance and so were the Michigan coaching staff. Hill called me today to let me know that he spoke with the coaches and they have offered him a scholarship. Here's a look at his film and what he said about the offer.
TOM: What did the coaches say?
ALDEN: I talked to Coach Hoke and he said that I have an offer to Michigan.
TOM: Did they tell you what role you would be playing, or what position you would have on the team?
ALDEN: They want me as an all purpose back, a full back and running back. Someone they don't have to change personnel if they switch plays out of the two back system. I'm definitely good with that role, it's good for competition. I actually just got an offer from Iowa too, so the Big Ten is starting to come in now.
TOM: What's next for you then, are you heading out to any other camps? Are you going to try to make it out to Iowa?
ALDEN: I haven't been to Iowa yet, but I'll be at Ohio State on Saturday. I'll go up there and workout because I know there will be other coaches there too.
TOM: What do you want your timeline to look like? How is your recruitment going to play out?
ALDEN: I'll probably make my decision early to mid football season, I'll have it done by then. I'll have it narrowed down by the time my season starts up.
TOM: With this Michigan offer now where does that put the Wolverines? Are they in your top group?
ALDEN: Oh definitely. They're in my top five with Illinois, Boston College, Vanderbilt, and Iowa now.
TOM: You have a few teammates that are also being recruited. I know Zach Higgins is committed to Michigan State and 2013 ATH Dymonte Thomas has a Michigan offer. Are you close with them?
ALDEN: Yeah, we are real good friends. I have been friends with Dymonte before he came to our school through sports. Dymonte, Zach, and I all stay close through this recruiting process because we can all relate in this unique situation. We would love to play together, not too many guys get to play with their teammates from division three high school to a division one college.
June 22nd, 2011 at 11:53 AM | 
Not that it matters, but
Not that it matters, but
June 22nd, 2011 at 12:12 PM |
Thanks Tom
Thanks Tom
Alden looks like a bruiser that Michigan teams have always prided themselves on.
Any info on his relationship with Dymonte and Dunn? I hope Alden commits and then convinces his buddies to do the same.
June 22nd, 2011 at 12:29 PM |
I added his comments on
I added his comments on
I added his comments on Dymonte to the end of the interview.
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June 22nd, 2011 at 4:53 PM |
In that case. Alden,
In that case. Alden,
so you know, the Angry Iowa Running Back Hating God (AIRBHG) was destroyed in the great Marchifornication of 2011 and it is now safe to enroll there.
Man ball. Formerly, somebody else.
June 22nd, 2011 at 11:57 AM |
good for him....would love to
good for him....would love to
good for him....would love to have Mr. Hill don the winged helmet!
June 22nd, 2011 at 11:59 AM |
Help me out, Tom
Help me out, Tom
I don't get this recruiting thing. Is this a "commitable" offer? Meaning, the numbers are getting crunched here -- assume best-case scenario with Kalis, Pipkin, Keil, Dunn, Wormley, etc. -- and there isn't room for a guy like Alden particularly if Dunn and/or that Utah FB commits.
So, my question is, could Alden immediately say "yes" to this offer? (From your interview I assume its hypothetical only, he is still lqqking around.) Or is it like, Hoke said to him, you have our offer but let's talk before you accept it.
The Pitman situation comes to mind. Pitman calls up to say I'm accepting, and the UM staff goes, not so fast? So every offer is not, of course, completely open. Is that how it works with Alden too?
June 22nd, 2011 at 12:27 PM |
Just stop.. Alden Hill is a
Just stop.. Alden Hill is a
Just stop.. Alden Hill is a very good football player. We're probably going to take a FB and a RB, because we NEED a FB. So we can take Dunn and Hill. He's an extremely versatile runner, and I was impressed with the highlight reel. I'll be very happy if he comes to AA
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June 22nd, 2011 at 1:40 PM |
The coaches want a rb and a
The coaches want a rb and a
The coaches want a rb and a fb so we'll definitely take Dunn if he commits. As for fb, whoever out of Hill and the Utah fb commits first, I guess. Don't know much about the Utah guy so I'm hanging my hat on Hill. Another scenario could be Dunn not committing to us (no one wants that, except osu). In that case we'll probably take both since Hill plays rb too.
P.S. not the best time to bring this up.
"There will be blood on the field and it won't be mine." -KK
June 22nd, 2011 at 11:59 AM |
Congratulations to him
Congratulations to him
The coaches obviously really want a full back. It would be great to see him and his teammate in the Michigan backfield at the same time.
It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future. -- Yogi Berra
June 22nd, 2011 at 12:01 PM |
I like how he is a versatile
I like how he is a versatile
I like how he is a versatile back that can be utilized in many ways. How is he catching the ball out of the backfield? His film pretty much only showed handoffs.
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June 22nd, 2011 at 12:02 PM |
We could use some 220 backs
We could use some 220 backs
We could use some 220 backs pounding through the line...
June 22nd, 2011 at 12:02 PM |
Alden
Alden
Could be part of a great 1-2 punch in this class. If we can get Hill and Dunn in this class with Thomas in 2013, then Big Ten domination is only a matter of time.
June 22nd, 2011 at 12:04 PM |
Add Shallman too
Add Shallman too
in 2013
June 22nd, 2011 at 12:07 PM |
and add thomas...our RB
and add thomas...our RB
and add thomas...our RB arsenal would be incredible.
June 22nd, 2011 at 12:33 PM |
I mentioned this in the other
I mentioned this in the other
I mentioned this in the other thread about Alden's offer, but I think we're recruiting Dymonte as a Safety.
But, that being said, I'd love a RB corps with Dunn, Hill, Shallman, Rawls, Hayes, Hopkins.. That's some talent right there.
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June 22nd, 2011 at 12:42 PM |
Thomas
Thomas
I dunno, I've seen as many people say we're looking at him as a RB then as a safety but who knows the truth. He'd be a big-time player at either position. We can figure which he's better at if/when he commits.
June 22nd, 2011 at 12:02 PM |
Alden...
Alden...
is a stud of a RB. I was suprised to see him get only 3 stars from Scout. Would love to see him go blue.
June 22nd, 2011 at 1:43 PM |
If you think his star is
If you think his star is
underrated then you should watch Sione Houmas footage and then rate his star. Pretty much the same story. Houma has more speed and gets 10 yards after contact regularly. Only rated a 2 star to Scout but I'd prefer him to any other FB at this point, ratings or not.
How many times have you been on the freeway and had someone fly by you at 100 mph then end up 2 cars ahead of you at the off ramp? What's the point? -Mark Harmon
June 22nd, 2011 at 4:41 PM |
Fullbacks
Fullbacks
It seems like FB is one of those positions where the recruiting sites tend to be stingy on stars, kind of like kickers but maybe to a lesser extent.
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June 22nd, 2011 at 12:03 PM |
Alden is a very, very good
Alden is a very, very good
Alden is a very, very good player and a tireless worker. Imagine BJ Askew with more speed. It would be a great get to have Alden be a Wolverine especially because I suspect his offer list will heat up as he attends more camps....
Seems like a solid human being as well which may matter only to me, but I love to see that in recruits ...especially Michigan recruits.
June 22nd, 2011 at 3:35 PM |
BJ Askew
BJ Askew
Askew was a workhorse willing to do anything for the team. If Alden is anything like that I will be more than pleased. I'm not sure if Alden is faster, but i'm certain I could beat both of them is a foot race. However, I do not posses their awesome 220lb truckingness....
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June 22nd, 2011 at 12:13 PM |
Mr Hill
Mr Hill
Pleses see Lerory Hoard. Cris Perry, B.J. Askew, Jarred Bunch, Anthony Thomas and Tyrone Weahtley. Hope to see you soon.
Fuck it, Dude, let's go bowling.
June 22nd, 2011 at 12:18 PM |
Uh,
Nothing against Mr.
Uh,
Nothing against Mr.
Uh,
Nothing against Mr. Hill. But Ty Wheatley was a once-in-a-decade type of elite athlete. 220 lbs. and true track speed.
He's a bit of an outlier on that list there.
June 22nd, 2011 at 12:27 PM |
C'mon
C'mon
Quit harshing my buzz man.
Fuck it, Dude, let's go bowling.
June 22nd, 2011 at 2:57 PM |
Sorry brah
Sorry brah
But the overuse of hyperbole is literally the worst thing that's ever happened to modern society. So I had to say something.
June 22nd, 2011 at 3:55 PM |
Ouch...
Ouch...
I'm not too sure you and Fred Jackson would get along...
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June 22nd, 2011 at 12:53 PM |
Yes
Yes
Leroy Hoard and Jarrod Bunch were the first two names that popped into my head after watching his video. Big bruising back that doesn't go down easy.
Kinda kid that'd have Bo saying "now THAT's a football player!"
June 22nd, 2011 at 12:04 PM |
Nice
Nice
Do you think he will bulk up and play more FB than RB? I also think this is telling WRT to the Dunn offer - I can't see us taking a RB and FB in this class - one or the other.
June 22nd, 2011 at 12:05 PM |
If Dunn wants in, we'll take
If Dunn wants in, we'll take
If Dunn wants in, we'll take a RB and a FB.
June 22nd, 2011 at 12:07 PM |
Well if we have 9 spots left...
Well if we have 9 spots left...
3 o line
2 d line
2 rb
1 safety
1 wr
This might be arrogant, and if it is, it is, but we're Michigan
June 22nd, 2011 at 12:05 PM |
Looks like a tough runner
Looks like a tough runner
Congrats to him on getting an offer! Hoke and Co. must've seen something special in him at camp, and from the looks of it we got an offer in just before his offers list really starts filling out!
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June 22nd, 2011 at 12:08 PM |
Many offers have conditions
Many offers have conditions
Many offers have conditions - whether intentional or not - due to the number of students who receive offers and when. Still, I think the coaches are doing a good job. It only appears thus far that Pittman and possibly Wayne Morgan have been squeezed from what I can see, and not being an insider.
I do like the dual use back recruiting that the coaches are using here. This guy is already 6-2, 220 so he will be someone who can be plugged in as an FB. On top of that, we don't have a lot of FBs right now so I think its a good choice even in light of our other needs at DT and on the OL. Most of the remaining commits will have to be for the trenches, but the coaches really need to have some offers out to some good FBs for what they want to do with this offense.
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June 22nd, 2011 at 12:10 PM |
Congrats Mr. Hill on the offer
Congrats Mr. Hill on the offer
I think he deserves it his highlight film is great and he reminds me of that power back that we used to have and will wear down the defense throughout the game. he reminds me a lot of current michigan TB Stephen Hopkins.
But sir, but sir, BUT NOTHING
June 22nd, 2011 at 1:44 PM |
Yea but to me he looks like
Yea but to me he looks like
Yea but to me he looks like he has more acceleration and speed than hopkins does
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June 22nd, 2011 at 1:53 PM |
yes but im talking about that
yes but im talking about that
power back who doesnt go down on the first tackle
But sir, but sir, BUT NOTHING
June 22nd, 2011 at 12:10 PM |
great football instincts
great football instincts
from these clips, looks like Alden has great vision/instincts -- can find the openings, follow blockers, etc. Stuff you can't teach. I like a big guy that can do that
Old School -- Dennis Franklin style
June 22nd, 2011 at 12:13 PM |
I'm definitely down for a
I'm definitely down for a
I'm definitely down for a combo FB/RB. A lot of schools just use walk-ons as fullbacks, so I like that Hill is versatile enough to play both positions. That seems a judicious use of scholarships. A little trickeration in the backfield is never a bad thing. It sounded like he had a great camp too, and really impressed. He's a big kid, and I heard he's really fast for his size, which is great. I like that we got in ahead of Iowa... other B10 schools probably won't be far behind.
Denard has spent the offseason working really hard and smiling at people.
June 22nd, 2011 at 12:28 PM |
I love the way...
I love the way...
I love the way this kid hits the hole....great technique! Congrats on your Michigan offer Alden!
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June 22nd, 2011 at 12:29 PM |
Congrats Alden
Congrats Alden
Well deserved
"Look up, get up, and don't ever give up"
June 22nd, 2011 at 12:30 PM |
This kid reminds me a lot of
This kid reminds me a lot of
This kid reminds me a lot of BJ Askew. I would love to bring him in.
Alden, congrats on the offer and best of luck to you with the decision and your college career
ITS GREAT TO BE A MICHIGAN WOLVERINE
June 22nd, 2011 at 12:34 PM |
Alden Hill, COME ON DOWN!
Alden Hill, COME ON DOWN!
Alden Hill, COME ON DOWN!
June 22nd, 2011 at 12:37 PM |
Congrats
Congrats
Congrats to Mr. Hill on the offer. I look forward to seeing him on the field in the future. Hopefully, he is on our side and not the opponent's. Looks like a kid that knows how to play and works hard. Thats good in my book.
"A flute with no holes is not a flute. A donut with no hole is a danish"
June 22nd, 2011 at 12:39 PM |
What impresses me
What impresses me
is that he is not a "hot dog" or "showboat". He is a Barry Sanders type of player that plays hard and give the ball to the Ref in the end zone. Awesome kid.
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June 22nd, 2011 at 12:42 PM |
All I want is a RB with nice
All I want is a RB with nice
All I want is a RB with nice speed that cannot be tackled just by looking at his ankles. I miss those days. If he fits that criteria then welcome.
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June 22nd, 2011 at 12:43 PM |
I really like that he already
I really like that he already
I really like that he already possesses some very good ball habits, two hands on the ball in traffic or running through the line, switching the ball away from the defender, and he does carry the ball high and tight.
Congrats on your offer Alden, and enjoy the recruiting process.
June 22nd, 2011 at 12:44 PM |
2 notes
2 notes
One positive one kind of negative from his film. On his first run I kept waiting for him to switch the ball to his outside hand, my thought was big ten tacklers will attack that if you run down the sideline with it in the inside arm.
Second one, will I guess second and third so call it three points, I was suprised at how fast he looks for his size. Kid looks like he can move. And that last run, where he sheds like three tackles...I love the balance.
Overall I really liked what I saw and the whole wrong arm thing is really very very minor, and something that can be coached up in about 30 seconds. Color me impressed.
June 22nd, 2011 at 12:51 PM |
So I rewatched his film again
So I rewatched his film again
So I rewatched his film again and I have to say that I really like this kid. My gripe above about the wrong arm seems to have been fixed already, as every other run he has it tucked in the safer arm and sometimes double covers it. Really hoping he goes blue.
June 22nd, 2011 at 12:44 PM |
He's a Big Ten back
He's a Big Ten back
I like the way he runs hard and how he conducts himself on the field after he scores. A competitor who doesn't show any arrogance, that's what we're all about. Nothing wrong with big backs who know what to do with the ball -- no dancing around, just bust it up in there. Alden would look great in a winged helmet.
June 22nd, 2011 at 1:43 PM |
I wouldn' be so quick to put HIll at FB...
I wouldn' be so quick to put HIll at FB...
he reports out running Thomas in track (more often than not). This news makes me happy.
June 22nd, 2011 at 12:58 PM |
Sounds like a very nice guy
Sounds like a very nice guy
Sounds like a very nice guy -- would love to have him at Michigan!
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Not that it matters, but Alden will be reading this article too.
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