so much for that
TomVH: An Interview with WR Corey Smith
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Buchtel High School is home to two big time prospects and good friends in WR Corey Smith and DB Jarrod Wilson. Both are Ohio kids who just happen to be playing for former Michigan running back Ricky Powers. Both of them are starting to pick up some momentum in their recruitment, and Corey talked to me about the latest with Michigan.
TOM: What have the coaches told you about an offer? Are they planning on offering you?
COREY: Jarrod [Wilson] got his offer today, and I talked to Coach Mattison and he wants to sit down with me and talk about everything before they offer. He wants to talk with me about whether I fit on offense or defense, and then we'll talk about an offer.
TOM: When are you guys going to sit down and talk?
COREY: I'm going up there Sunday [for the Best of the Midwest combine] and I'm going to try to stay an extra day, stay until Monday to meet with them. Jarrod will be up there, too.
TOM: What are your plans with your recruitment. You and Jarrod seem close, are you guys trying to go to the same school?
COREY: We're going to the same school, 100%. I don't know where we're going yet, but we're going to the same school.
TOM: How does Michigan play into that?
COREY: We both have very high interest in Michigan. Michigan is definitely in the top 10 with Ohio State, Tennessee, MSU, Nebraska, Georgia, North Carolina, Penn State, Illinois, and UCLA.
TOM: I know your coach is former Michigan player Ricky Powers, what has he told you about Michigan?
COREY: Coach likes to joke and say you lose your emotions when you go up there, you can't control your emotions. I went up there last year for the Michigan State game, so I've been there before.
TOM: How do you see your recruitment playing out? Are you guys going to wait to make your decision?
COREY: Yeah, we're probably going to wait until the Under Armour All American game to announce.
February 16th, 2011 at 9:12 PM | 
FIRST!!!
FIRST!!!
February 17th, 2011 at 12:01 AM |
Congrats...
Congrats...
... I see that's worked out well for you.
Do Something. If it works, do more of it. If it doesn't, do something else.
February 17th, 2011 at 9:00 AM |
Ya,
Ya,
I got +1 points, son
You're HIV-Aladeen.
February 16th, 2011 at 9:32 PM |
I'm from Akron. I don't know
I'm from Akron. I don't know
I'm from Akron. I don't know them but I do have a few friends who do. My old high school is somewhat rivals with Buchtel. It's pretty cool to see kids from my area getting recruited. I plan on going to some of their games this coming season.
February 16th, 2011 at 9:35 PM |
Why are so many guys
Why are so many guys
Why are so many guys considering MSU? Ugh
February 16th, 2011 at 9:38 PM |
good question
good question
maybe because they are in the Big Ten
From the Red Cedar Message Board: "God hates us." Yes He does Lil Bro, yes he does. Everyone hates you.
February 17th, 2011 at 8:55 AM |
Could be the "following year" bump
Could be the "following year" bump
I think TomVH had said it before that a good year on the field in year 20XX has a greater impact on kids in the 20XX + 1 class than on kids in the 20XX class. I think MSU is getting their respect from 2012 kids b/c of what they did in 2011. I think their 2013 class is going to suck!
"I'm the baddest man on the planet" - Joe Warren
February 16th, 2011 at 9:37 PM |
thanks Tom
thanks Tom
Akron seems to have some good players.
From the Red Cedar Message Board: "God hates us." Yes He does Lil Bro, yes he does. Everyone hates you.
February 16th, 2011 at 9:41 PM |
This is a pair I'd be happy
This is a pair I'd be happy
This is a pair I'd be happy with. Thanks, Ricky.
February 16th, 2011 at 9:41 PM |
Yes
Yes
I will take two Under Armour All Americans please!!! Plus we have former player in Ricky Powers helping us out.GO BLUE!!!
February 17th, 2011 at 3:52 AM |
I had no idea they started
I had no idea they started
I had no idea they started inviting kids to the AA games this early.
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
February 16th, 2011 at 11:18 PM |
I'm not sure if I like that
I'm not sure if I like that
I'm not sure if I like that he was here for the MSU game last year.. that wasn't a very good day in Ann Arbor..
ITS GREAT TO BE A MICHIGAN WOLVERINE
February 17th, 2011 at 7:59 AM |
I was there for that one too
I was there for that one too
the weather was perfect that day, but that was all that was good about it.
It's tough being Blue in Columbus!!!
February 17th, 2011 at 2:41 PM |
Its a good thing
Its a good thing
If they observed all the Juggalos in from EL, there is no way they want to go there for college.
"A flute with no holes is not a flute. A donut with no hole is a danish"
February 16th, 2011 at 11:22 PM |
Hopefully Rickey Powers
Hopefully Rickey Powers
Can throw in some more good words for the Maize and Blue.
Try not to become a man of success but rather to become a man of value.
February 17th, 2011 at 1:03 AM |
I loved Ricky Powers
I loved Ricky Powers
Big time back who definitely fit the mold as the #1 tailback back in the day. Never achieved Tyron Wheatley-like status but I bet remains loyal to Michigan. Glad to see he is a successful coach and we know we will get a fair shot at his talented players
February 17th, 2011 at 8:39 AM |
FWIW
FWIW
Scout has:
Jarrod Wilson: S 6-2 190
Corey Smith:: WR 6-0 175/4.55
I like that letter "S" next to Wilson.
Fuck it, Dude, let's go bowling.
February 17th, 2011 at 2:08 PM |
Ricky Powers
Ricky Powers
I met Ricky when I was a sophormore and he was a freshman. Really nice guy to go along with being a great running back. He had some huge games for us.
Anyone know how long he's been coaching and what kind of job he's doing? Any aspirations to be a college coach? Just curious...
February 17th, 2011 at 7:48 PM |
UM Educated
UM Educated
It's nice to hear from UM grads who go on to be successful. Good luck in the fall Mr. Powers, and as always, Go Blue.
It's only after we've lost everything that we're free to do anything.
February 18th, 2011 at 12:14 PM |
Wide Open?
Wide Open?
Anybody else notice the terrible secondary coverage out there on the highlight tape? Either Ricky Powers is an expert at play calling, or the competition they're up agains is trash.
"Are you serious ...Do people not remember Homey the Clown?
April 24th, 2011 at 10:32 AM |
Wasn't Corey Smith the
Wasn't Corey Smith the
Wasn't Corey Smith the receiver who ran around a 4.8 40-time? I thought that was the reasoning for the non-offer. No offense to him but with limited scholarships and all the elite WR offers to this point Smith is very low on my wish list. A 6'0" possession receiver is not my ideal commit at this point.
Somewhere Roll Damn Tide is lurking...
FIRST!!!
You're HIV-Aladeen.