TomVH: OL Jordan Diamond's Mom Updates His Recruitment

Michigan would be the right place.

As always, thanks Tom.

Another quality kid with a quality family.  Yes please!

Friends with Chris and his parents are friends with yours....and you're close to other family

There's the added bonus that all the snow in Ann Arbor melts everytime Denard smiles

Hopefully he commits on his next trip to Michigan!

What a gracious, polite lady!  It's hard to believe that her son is anything but the same.  Although folks on this blog have our preferences as to what his best choice would be, it's evident that Jordan will be a good man whatever university he attends.

will have a big role in us getting Jordan's commitment.  You just can't beat having a friend on the team/school that you plan to attend.

This was funny....

"I loved Ohio State believe it or not. I think they showed us the best time when we went there."

Ohhhh I bet they did, lol.

On a serious note Jordan Diamond is one of my favorite recruits in this class.  His mom seems like a real class act I am glad he has someone so grounded to guide him through his decision.....I hope he picks Michigan.

Great interview Tom, nice to get a different perspective on the recruiting grind.

intelligent, family oriented people like the Diamond's. They definitely belong in Ann Arbor.

Damn, TomVH, you're burning up the Diary listings...

...Keep it up, love reading player/parent interviews!

that the holidays with jordan, his mom and his grandma are going to be very special for the team.  she sounds like a great team mom - who could go astray with your team mom around?

As a parent, It's really interesting to get a Mom's take on the recruiting cycle.  It must be exhausting and exhilirating at the same time knowing that your child has these incredible options, but also worrying about what place is the best fit.  Great interview, and I wish the best for the Diamond family wherever Jordan ends up. 

Sounds like Jordan has a Mom who is going to support him 110% no matter what he decides to do. I love her enthusiasm and excitement for her son. With the kind of passion she has I wonder if she has any athletic eligibilty left?

And it's only an hour and 15mins away. (Hour and 10 if my wife drives)

Quality parents lead to quality kids. We all knew that Jordan has on-field ability, but when you find out a little bit about his upbringing, you get the feeling that this will be one of those guys that takes care of his business off the field as well. I'm sure he'll be a success, hopefully with us. As she said, for whatever reason, we Michigan fans have really taken a liking to the big fella.

Can't start a new thread so I'll post it here. ESPN insider has an article on Magnuson and it has some pretty interesting quotes from him.

"Michigan is definitely my top school right now," Magnuson said. "I really don't know what to expect to be honest but I do want to make an early decision and if things go well, there's a chance I could commit while I'm out there."

"It's tough to speculate because I need to get out there first and see what it's like first hand. I've heard great things about the place and I'm expecting to have a great visit. Right now, there really isn't even a close No. 2 or 3 for me, it's Michigan and then a lot of other schools. I want to have my decision made by the end of this month and I think I'll know a lot more after this weekend."

Looks good that he will commit on the 10th.

Hopefully Jordan follows suit shortly after. GO BLUE!

You're right, Jordan has more fans here than anywhere else.  And M's the best academically.  And it has the most influential and passionate alumni, not only in the Midwest but nationally.  And Chris Bryant is here and we're big fans of his also.  And your moms is here.  And the staff has been there from the beginning.  And 110,000 and the Big House.  And those helmets.  And we hope you already feel at home and join the family soon.

Classy, classy lady. Thanks to both Mrs. Diamond and Tom.

I like humble guys who "never overlook an opportunity to keep their mouth shut" and let their play on the field do the talking for them.  This has always been my impression of Jordan, and his mom confirms that.  Jordan Diamond would make a terriffic football player @ M, a terriffic addition to the student body at large, and a terriffic credit to the University.  I really hope he feels the love and goes Blue!

Always love it when parents give genuine answers to questions. Their perspectives on situations are just as interesting as the players' sometimes.

There need to be more Mrs. Diamonds out there and less Mr. Newtons.

Tom.....Thanks for a great interview

It's hard to believe that such a thoughtful, classy lady hasn't raised a son with the same good character.  By all indications this kid is the kind of young man that would make us proud and be the kind of student athlete that Michigan wants to have.  Having said all of this and wanting him to commit as badly as I do, I can't help but wish him and his family luck no matter where he goes.

Tom I have a quick question for you. Earlier last week you said you knew of 3 recruits that you knew we were in great position for that have moved up their commitment dates. Everyone knows that Gant was one of these, and i believe Magnuson is one of the others. But was Standifer one of them or are there still 2 out there that have not committed to us or any other team so far?

Thanks Tom

Not Wisconsin! Please please please not the cheese-eaters.