5* Derrick Green to make his decision "soon" per his twitter
“@diezel75_: When you plan on making that decision bro @brookyln_boii27 ?” Soon
— D.GREEN #⃣2⃣7⃣ (@BrOoKyLn_boii27) November 26, 2012
I wonder how soon. If this could be a reaction towards the coaches picking up the recruitment on Isaac and also the recent firings. But this still doesnt entail a commitment to Michigan.
Spare me on the formating, I suck at this.
November 26th, 2012 at 8:55 PM ^
Eddie George had a very similar body type, and he seemed to do just fine.
November 26th, 2012 at 8:57 PM ^
November 26th, 2012 at 9:04 PM ^
There aren't a ton of 6'3", 215-pound high schoolers out there who can do the things Eddie George did and the things Ty Isaac can. I'm not saying Isaac will win the Heisman or anything. I'm just saying we have a few big, bruising types, so I'm not sure what another one will add to the team. For the same reason that Norfleet was worth a scholarship (added dimensions like jet sweeps, screens, and kick returns), Isaac would be a good addition for a well rounded backfield (speed to get outside, receiving ability, size to run between the tackles).
November 26th, 2012 at 10:44 PM ^
All true. I am just a little more skeptical on whether he will hold up in the Big Ten. It had nothing to do with his skill set or the dimensions he could bring to a game. Also I think Green would be better suited to playing every down right away.
November 27th, 2012 at 8:20 AM ^
November 27th, 2012 at 10:15 AM ^
Green is probably faster, but there's a dearth of big plays on his highlights. He kind of just runs into people, which is pretty similar to Rawls.
November 26th, 2012 at 8:52 PM ^
November 26th, 2012 at 8:54 PM ^
We've got guys like Green. He's faster than Rawls and DeVeon Smith, but similar in running style.
We don't have anyone like Ty Isaac, and we haven't in a long time.
Green can be good at pounding it between the tackles, but Isaac has more of a chance to be a Chris Perry/Anthony Thomas-type back.
November 26th, 2012 at 9:29 PM ^
I'm a little confused when you say we have guys like Green. The running style may be similar, I guess, but there is nobody on our roster right now with anything close to the combination of power, speed, and hands that Green has. Green is just as fast as Isaac, he's roughly the same weight, and he's two inches shorter. Isaac is shiftier, but I don't see it as a matter of styles. Green is just a better back imo.
November 26th, 2012 at 9:31 PM ^
Personally, I think Issac is the better back. In reality, however, you never know until they play some college downs. Regardless, I think Green could be a great recruit and is potentially the type of impact RB/WR that we have been missing for a number of years.
November 26th, 2012 at 9:40 PM ^
You may be right, but either way, we're talking about HUGE upgrades to the RB group with either of them.
November 26th, 2012 at 11:32 PM ^
November 26th, 2012 at 11:04 PM ^
Hands? As in catching the ball? I wouldn't get too optimistic about that aspect of his game.
November 26th, 2012 at 8:40 PM ^
Come on Green make it happen!
November 26th, 2012 at 9:05 PM ^
Green comiting soon puts us in a very good position with him.
November 26th, 2012 at 9:26 PM ^
Green would be a great impact recruit. I remember the days when I first started following the recruiting scene. It seemed that like we always had the high impact skill players in every class (Terrell and Walker in one class comes to mind). Hopefully, we can start getting back to that, and Green would be a good start.
November 26th, 2012 at 9:26 PM ^
Green would be a great impact recruit. I remember the days when I first started following the recruiting scene. It seemed that like we always had the high impact skill players in every class (Terrell and Walker in one class comes to mind). Hopefully, we can start getting back to that, and Green would be a good start.
November 26th, 2012 at 10:14 PM ^
I don't know if any one has already said this, but awhile back Green said that he would make his decision whenever he "had that feeling" he said it could be tomorrow or at the all american game. I wonder if the fallout at Tennessee or the uncertainty at Auburn have changed his time table up
November 26th, 2012 at 11:02 PM ^
November 27th, 2012 at 12:29 AM ^
November 27th, 2012 at 12:36 AM ^
it's about girth, not length in the Big Ten. People give the edge to Isaac because he is a tall back.
November 26th, 2012 at 11:31 PM ^
as has been the recent trend of high profile prognosticating players.....
ready for the neg-bang. weve been missing out on true playmakers lately.
November 27th, 2012 at 1:40 AM ^
I really think that we have a good shot with Green, we were in his top grouping and with all of the coaching uncertainty we seem to be the safe pick. He likes Oregon and Miami , but he wants to play in a Pro-style offense and he just added Miami to his list so it's hard to tell how much he really likes them.
November 27th, 2012 at 2:15 AM ^
in Russell Davis, who later played fullback in Michigan's Option I offense.
Davis, like Derrick Green, also was from Virginia, though the northern part (Woodbridge) just outside D.C.
Davis was courted by Alabama and Tennessee. He narrowed his list down to USC and Michigan. He visited USC late, but the Trojans were going through a major coaching change of their own heading into 1975 (John McKay's last year, 1975). A few months after Michigan lost to Ohio 10-12 in Columbus and stayed home at 10-1 with no bowl, Davis chose Michigan.
November 27th, 2012 at 7:12 AM ^
November 27th, 2012 at 8:44 AM ^
Green tweeted this morning that coach Jackson and Montgomery will be in his house tonight. Followed by a GO BLUE!
I know, I know. Twitter, 17 year old kids, get off my lawn, blah blah.
Can't be a bad thing. Hopefully when he said "soon" yesterday he meant tomorrow. Probably not but we'll see.