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TomVH: Armani Reeves Will Include Michigan in his Top Three
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A few days ago Massachusetts DB Armani Reeves had reported that he was again talking with the Michigan coaches. After discussing Michigan's intentions with Brady Hoke, Greg Mattison, and Curt Mallory, Reeves decided that he would think about adding them to his top list, which already included Penn State and Notre Dame.
Tonight he decided that he would continue with Michigan in his recruitment plans.
I'm going to put [Michigan] in the top three. Just because I like them so much that I was willing to look into what they have to offer. Pretty much everything I said before that they have academics, the whole thing with Michigan. I haven't really thought about what's next or if I'll visit any time soon yet. I don't know when I'm going to make my final decision either, this kind of changes things a little bit.
It says a lot that not only were the coaches able to get him to consider them again, but that he has included them in the top three. It's probably a good indication of how serious he is about Michigan and also how serious he is about his recruitment. As he said he hasn't thought out the future yet, but I would imagine he'll use an official visit to see Ann Arbor one more time.
August 4th, 2011 at 9:09 PM | 
awesome.
awesome.
August 4th, 2011 at 9:09 PM |
time ..
time ..
for him to suit up!
Mom, MGrad and life long fan living in So Cal
August 4th, 2011 at 10:34 PM |
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"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle."
August 4th, 2011 at 9:10 PM |
Would the staff take a
Would the staff take a
Would the staff take a commitment from Reeves at any time, or would they for sure need to know that Terry Richardson is out the door, taking visits, no longer committed?
August 4th, 2011 at 9:15 PM |
I've said multiple times that
I've said multiple times that
I've said multiple times that this has nothing to do with Terry. They want another corner in addition to Terry and Anthony. This also isn't because Standifer projects to safety. They want another corner.
Tom VanHaaren I TomVH on Twitter I U Recruit I Email
August 4th, 2011 at 9:24 PM |
So then why haven't they
So then why haven't they
So then why haven't they reached out to Wayne Morgan?
August 4th, 2011 at 9:54 PM |
FWIW
FWIW
the reports on Morgan's play haven't been nearly as favorable as the reports on Reeves's play.
There is no time, sir, at which ties do not matter.
August 4th, 2011 at 9:56 PM |
Was looking at a few rankings
Was looking at a few rankings
Was looking at a few rankings today and was stunned when I saw this. Wayne Morgan's fallen from the #19 safety on Scout to #95. Can't recall a drop that bad before.
August 4th, 2011 at 10:21 PM |
Did they always have Morgan as a safety?
Did they always have Morgan as a safety?
Everyone else had him as a corner. He's struggled in 1-on-1 matchups at some camps, though, so maybe people aren't sure he can play corner anymore. Would explain the drop.
One of the Rivals guys called Reeves the most impressive guy he's seen in the class (although he was quick to say he hadn't seen everyone--not sure if he's seen Darby, for example).
There is no time, sir, at which ties do not matter.
August 5th, 2011 at 12:27 AM |
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posted from iPhone
Yeah, Scout's lead recruiter thinks that Morgan's skill set is more that of an OLB than a CB. I guess he was picked on at Gridiron Kings.
August 5th, 2011 at 2:38 AM |
I also heard that his initial
I also heard that his initial
I also heard that his initial ranking was more a product of great self marketing whatever that means.
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
August 4th, 2011 at 10:03 PM |
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posted from iPhone
Do we still have a shot with Yuri Wright? And how had his stock been through camps and what not. He is my favorite just for his height advantage over the other corners.
This might be arrogant, and if it is, it is, but we're Michigan
August 4th, 2011 at 9:34 PM |
Tom ...
Tom ...
Do you think this all is the result of the opening made by us not finding a QB this class? We all assumed that spot would go to a 2nd DT, but perhaps the coaches thought a 3rd CB was a better move.
August 5th, 2011 at 12:13 AM |
Thanks, Tom. There's been
Thanks, Tom. There's been
Thanks, Tom. There's been alot of speculation about Terry, and it just doesn't seem founded to me. Glad for confirmation.
When did your mother let you out of the basement Mr. Rosenberg?
August 5th, 2011 at 12:33 AM |
It sounds like the coaching staff is not happy
It sounds like the coaching staff is not happy
with either the quantity of current CB's or the quality, and I'm not sure which is more concerning.
Both Talbott and Brown were rumored to be considering leaving at various points so maybe the staff is worried about attrition, particularly with Talbott's brother being done with football. Or maybe they are considering switching someone to another position (i.e. Taylor to WR or FS)?
Otherwise it would seem like we have enough young cb's with: Avery, Brown, Talbott, Countess, Taylor, Hallowell, RIchardson, and Standifer.
August 4th, 2011 at 9:11 PM |
come on Armani, go blue baby.
come on Armani, go blue baby.
come on Armani, go blue baby. Thanks for the info Tom.
Oh how I hate Ohio State
August 4th, 2011 at 9:12 PM |
This is still confusing.
This is still confusing.
This is still confusing. Almost as confusing as the whole DT thing but not quite.
This might be arrogant, and if it is, it is, but we're Michigan
August 4th, 2011 at 9:15 PM |
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August 4th, 2011 at 10:36 PM |
This pic NEEDS to be brought
This pic NEEDS to be brought
This pic NEEDS to be brought out frequently this year.
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle."
August 5th, 2011 at 12:12 AM |
Futtin' Awesomeness Duderama!
Futtin' Awesomeness Duderama!
Futtin' Awesomeness Duderama!
When did your mother let you out of the basement Mr. Rosenberg?
August 4th, 2011 at 9:21 PM |
Game breakers come on down...
Game breakers come on down...
Game breakers come on down...
August 4th, 2011 at 9:23 PM |
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August 4th, 2011 at 9:43 PM |
i dont know what i'd do
i dont know what i'd do
i dont know what i'd do without TomVH. we've honestly got to be the most informed fanbase in terms of recruiting. we generally know what our big targets are thinking on a weekly basis. What other fanbase has that for free??
Rudy watches inspirational movies about Shawn Hunwick
August 4th, 2011 at 9:55 PM |
I actually think OSU
I actually think OSU
has it pretty good between Bill Greene, Duane Long, and the OZone.
There is no time, sir, at which ties do not matter.
August 4th, 2011 at 10:38 PM |
Those three sources combined
Those three sources combined
Those three sources combined may come close to the presence TomVH, but they do not surpass it.
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle."
August 4th, 2011 at 9:59 PM |
Agreed. Tom's the
Agreed. Tom's the
Agreed. Tom's the greatest.
"A Michigan Man will coach a Michigan Team"
August 4th, 2011 at 10:05 PM |
Thanks, Tom. It's great to be
Thanks, Tom. It's great to be
Thanks, Tom. It's great to be back in it with Reeves. Him, Standifer, and Richardson would be a pretty impressive CB class to add to our classes of OL, DL, and LB. Love it.
ITS GREAT TO BE A MICHIGAN WOLVERINE
August 4th, 2011 at 10:11 PM |
I just come to the board after all the talk about the kid...
I just come to the board after all the talk about the kid...
...Schutt,seeking any additional info...now talk about Reeves,and Michigan are players again,what a DAY!
This coaching staff is all about recruiting...def!
Lucky enough to have my own JT wristband!!
August 4th, 2011 at 10:18 PM |
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posted from iPhone
Seems like we won't be recruiting Schutt, unless there was yet another twist to the story that I missed.
This might be arrogant, and if it is, it is, but we're Michigan
August 4th, 2011 at 10:30 PM |
Swinging for the fences down the stretch
Swinging for the fences down the stretch
These last five commits are going to be great. First come first served, except for Dunn, who will have a spot up to the point he decides. I really like O'Neil, but I think he is overplaying his hand. He may be the the odd man out when all is said and done. I think the coaches are going to close the deal with the next four top guys that step up.
August 4th, 2011 at 10:40 PM |
Agreed, we've got a really
Agreed, we've got a really
Agreed, we've got a really solid group of possible commits to fill our final available slots, whomever (whoever?) commits should be really good.
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle."
August 5th, 2011 at 2:43 AM |
Who is O'Neil?
Who is O'Neil?
Who is O'Neil?
Mitch McGary is a wall
August 5th, 2011 at 11:32 AM |
I think he means O'Brien
I think he means O'Brien
Can't blame him...all those Irish guys look alike.
(Though I do agree with his point that he might be waiting to decide and not have a spit where he really wants to go when he does want to announce).
"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
August 4th, 2011 at 10:40 PM |
Mattison
Mattison
I think a lot of this has to do with Mattison. Think about it. The man coached one of the most fierce defenses in the NFL, and coached Ray Lewis. I'm not even a Ravens fan by any stretch, but even though Lewis isn't in his prime, he's still a beast. Mattison is a mastermind and has the credentials to prove it. What young kid wouldn't want to play for a guy that had so much success in the NFL? Don't get me wrong, I am very happy with coach Hoke as well. However, I feel like a lot of these guys want to come play under the scheme Mattison is about to destroy the B1G with for many years to come!
Remember Who You Are!
August 7th, 2011 at 4:06 PM |
Not to mention
Not to mention
THATS the tape he shows recruits. I love that.
Bo' Money Bo' Problems
August 4th, 2011 at 11:21 PM |
question
question
Is this more than just Terry Richardson's spot?
Could Michigan be wanting to take a 5th DB?
August 5th, 2011 at 2:42 AM |
Read Tom's post above
Read Tom's post above
Read Tom's post above
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
August 5th, 2011 at 7:42 AM |
Why?
Why?
When you can just ask the same question that's already been answered.
Wasting away in Ohio, a Wolverine in a sea of red and grey
August 4th, 2011 at 11:42 PM |
Are we still in the mix for
Are we still in the mix for
Are we still in the mix for elijah shumate?
August 5th, 2011 at 3:07 AM |
Once again Hokemania is on a roll,
Once again Hokemania is on a roll,
Once again Hokemania is on a roll, either you with them. Or they leaving you behind!
GBOD
August 5th, 2011 at 3:12 AM |
I am only cautiously
I am only cautiously
I am only cautiously optimistic at this news. It's great to be in the top three for him but surely our cooling off on him for a bit has to stay in his mind with us at least a little and hurt us.
Hopefully Reeves will see how excellent this class is and want to be a part of that when he realizes how bright the future is and how much brighter he could make it
-Eternal guardian of the Prevent (you from winning) Defense
August 5th, 2011 at 11:35 AM |
Well, you can only be cautiously worried too
Well, you can only be cautiously worried too
Because at this point he's not a desperate need, just a nice bonus.
"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
August 5th, 2011 at 8:14 AM |
Love it
Love it
I'd love to see Reeve's commit to UM. He is a great athlete and could play CB or WR...or both. On that note: TomVH, has he said anything about the coaches possibly looking at him as a WR as well? I know he liked the idea of being able to play both.
August 5th, 2011 at 10:29 PM |
No, just defense for now.
No, just defense for now.
No, just defense for now.
Tom VanHaaren I TomVH on Twitter I U Recruit I Email
August 5th, 2011 at 10:30 AM |
Reeve's Godfather (I believe)
Reeve's Godfather (I believe)
Is a Saginaw guy who played for Toledo and then the NFL. His son has committed to PSU. I can see a strong gravitational pull in either direction (us and PSU). Hopefully is is a big fan of our uniforms versus "black shoes, all blue, etc..."
August 5th, 2011 at 6:10 PM |
Plus, his team mate, Camren
Plus, his team mate, Camren
Plus, his team mate, Camren Williams, has committed to PSU.
"After all was said and done, there was nothing left to do."
August 7th, 2011 at 4:03 PM |
Who was also
Who was also
Pretty close to choosing M as well. Had a good shot at Camren for a while. Helps that we have (had?) that relationship as well.
Bo' Money Bo' Problems
August 5th, 2011 at 12:03 PM |
I have a hard time believing
I have a hard time believing
I have a hard time believing that this has nothing to do with Terry. The Michigan coaches are obviously gonna pitch that it doesn't, but they have to cover their own asses in case of T-Rich's possible departure.
Did this dude just did this? - John Starks
August 5th, 2011 at 8:24 PM |
Drop Adidas
Drop Adidas
drop Adidas for Armani.... imagine the wings… in your mind
We are here because we're not all there.
awesome.