yes plz
5* Elijah Hood initial visit reaction
February 24th, 2013 at 11:59 AM
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5* Elijah Hood initial visit reaction
Elijah Hood (Rivals 5*), who was originally thought to be a sure bet to Notre Dame, per the twitter world:
"I loved Michigan that was #eyeopening."
Later...
"I am so high on them I'd put them at #1 but I need to relax a few days and see if I feel the same way."
February 24th, 2013 at 12:00 PM | 
Awesome
Awesome
February 24th, 2013 at 12:03 PM |
Go blue!
Go blue!
I still don't see how ND could pull any recruit from us except if the recruit is really religious or likes a boring campus.
February 24th, 2013 at 12:08 PM |
They did just play in the
They did just play in the
They did just play in the national championship.
For today, goodbye. For tomorrow, good luck. And forever, Go Blue.
February 24th, 2013 at 12:11 PM |
By play, do you mean roll
By play, do you mean roll
By play, do you mean roll over?
February 24th, 2013 at 12:12 PM |
Their play in the title game
Their play in the title game
Their play in the title game was better than our play in the title game.
For today, goodbye. For tomorrow, good luck. And forever, Go Blue.
February 24th, 2013 at 12:19 PM |
You are right.
Neither of us
You are right.
Neither of us
You are right.
Neither of us showed up.
M'Dog
February 24th, 2013 at 1:07 PM |
Matched
Matched
I would say that ND's play in the championship game matched ours in the kickoff game, both against Alabama and at a neutral site.
Allowing ND to get away from us in September just kills me.
February 24th, 2013 at 12:12 PM |
We're they actually there
We're they actually there
We're they actually there though? That's the question
If you see someone in an airport with Michigan logos on luggage and they are wearing a pilot uniform come say hello.
February 25th, 2013 at 6:51 AM |
Yes
Yes
It DID actually happen
and my son met the love of his life there right after the game. he said they had been chatting it up online for quite some time.
best of luck to them both
Wherever you go, Go Blue!
February 24th, 2013 at 12:48 PM |
ND
ND
ND was probably the worst team to ever make it to the national championship game. Their season was full of luck and teams beating themselves. They almost lost to a couple awful teams too. I am not saying they weren't good, but they were in no way good enough to be in that game. But, sometimes that's just how it works out, unfortunately.
February 24th, 2013 at 8:24 PM |
BYU
BYU
In I think it was 1986, beat Bo's worst team ever to win the "National Championship"
There's your weakest team ever, IMO. (Pre BCS so technically it wasn't the national championship game... It still pisses me off though.)
go blue
February 25th, 2013 at 12:48 AM |
ya
ya
i remember barry switzer bitching up a storm over this. then proceeded to have his perceived #1 okla team get pasted in his bowl game.
February 24th, 2013 at 1:30 PM |
Fan
Fan
Not everyone is a diehard Michigan fan.
February 24th, 2013 at 3:37 PM |
What did you just say?
What did you just say?
Are you being serious? I never heard that before.
From the Red Cedar Message Board: "God hates us." Yes He does Lil Bro, yes he does. Everyone hates you.
February 24th, 2013 at 5:18 PM |
Are you 8 years old?
Are you 8 years old?
If so, give the iPhone back to mommy. If not, give the iPhone back to mommy.
February 24th, 2013 at 12:01 PM |
This is the guy that visited
This is the guy that visited
This is the guy that visited ND on Friday right? That is a great turn of events.
"Michigan Defense" is dominating everything, in every aspect of life. That's a rough definition.
-Craig Roh 10/29/2011
February 24th, 2013 at 12:03 PM |
ND Friday, UM yesterday, OSU today.
ND Friday, UM yesterday, OSU today.
...and I believe he wants to make an early commitment before his senior season.
"This might sound arrogant and if it is, it is .... but we're Michigan." -Brady Hoke
February 24th, 2013 at 4:59 PM |
He plans to decide April
He plans to decide April
He plans to decide April 14th. Maybe his visit to Michigan pushes his decision back.
http://notredame.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1475751
"A Michigan Man will coach a Michigan Team"
February 24th, 2013 at 12:07 PM |
We have all the momentum in
We have all the momentum in
We have all the momentum in his recruitment right now. If we could get him to visit one more time before he makes his decision, I like our chances...I mean, ND has been on this guy forever, and the staff offered him in January...just goes to show how much work they've put in so that we have become #1 in so little time.
February 24th, 2013 at 12:10 PM |
He might not be too impressed by a red face on Friday
He might not be too impressed by a red face on Friday
Kidding aside, I really wish he comes to AA. Imagine our monstrous OL with monstrous RBs and super monstrous QBs throwing deep bombers at any given second.
February 24th, 2013 at 12:11 PM |
This great to hear, but....
This great to hear, but....
it'll be interesting to see where he stands early next week after all the visits. It must be easy for recruits to get hyped up after a great visit weekend. But, it sounds like at a minimum, Michigan improved their standing with him. And that will give us a solid chance to get his commitment down the road.
"You owe it to every man, woman, and child in the State of Michigan to beat the Buckeyes and silence their fans! Now go out there and make it happen!"
- Bo Schembechler (Result: U-M 22 OSU 0)
February 24th, 2013 at 12:44 PM |
Yeah but if Im not mistaken
Yeah but if Im not mistaken
Yeah but if Im not mistaken he took a trip to ND the day before... which means we did better.
On the fifth night—possibly the sixth—a breeze arose.
It was cool and dewy.
February 24th, 2013 at 12:12 PM |
It's good news that
It's good news that
UM rose into contention. He is visiting OSU today (too bad he won't stay in AA for the Bball game) and I bet every school he visits rises in contention.
At least we've advanced to the finals of Hood's beauty pageant.
"Everybody wants to be a hero, so to speak. But it takes everybody." - Charles Woodson
February 24th, 2013 at 12:17 PM |
Where
Where
Where did you get the second quote about Michigan #1? I saw the eye-opening one statement on his twitter, not the second though, so I'm wondering where you found it.
Practice makes perfect. Unless you're the Buckeyes. Then you have to cheat.
February 24th, 2013 at 12:18 PM |
That's encouraging news.
That's encouraging news.
That's encouraging news. Though we've been on this roller coaster before, so I'll save my excitement for an actual Hello post.
February 24th, 2013 at 12:38 PM |
This is awesome news.
This is awesome news.
This is awesome news. The fact that this is coming on the heels of him visiting his supposed favorite that day before and us previously being tied for 5th and then moved up to 4th is encouraging to say the least. I won't get too excited yet, but this is definitely some positive news.
February 24th, 2013 at 12:45 PM |
Should have stayed an extra
Should have stayed an extra
Should have stayed an extra day for the basketball game and skipped the OSU visit.
February 24th, 2013 at 1:24 PM |
Not to worry
Not to worry
Not to worry. Taken care of. I went to OSU and put a "Closed" sign on the front gate. Real professional looking. Problem averted.
February 24th, 2013 at 2:59 PM |
Do You Work Endzones?
Do You Work Endzones?
i mean, say you close one each quarter of a football game, the endzone/quarter that happens to coincide with the one michigan is defending. sound good?
Quiverfull
February 24th, 2013 at 12:48 PM |
UM - ND race
UM - ND race
Meyer will try to sleaze talk him but the best situation for a 5* RB is UM or ND given the style of play and O-line to run behind. It will come down to UM and ND. I like our chances with our O-line haul of the previous few years, but ND has been on him longer. Going to be a close race.
BILG
February 24th, 2013 at 1:12 PM |
Does anybody know what
Does anybody know what
Does anybody know what position we're recruiting him for? Linebacker or running back?
February 24th, 2013 at 1:13 PM |
RB
RB
We are recruiting him at RB, and that is his preferred position.
neoavatara.com/blog
February 24th, 2013 at 1:15 PM |
Not a fit
Not a fit
He's not a fit for the Spread Urban wants to run, so I think that puts ND and UM to the forefront...and even ND's version of the spread might be a detraction from their appeal.
February 24th, 2013 at 2:41 PM |
I don't understand
I don't understand
why people still think this. Meyer obviously primarily runs the spread, but his version does utilize some sort of power in the backfield.
I love Greg Mattison
February 24th, 2013 at 5:31 PM |
Probably because he has never
Probably because he has never
Probably because he has never had a 1,000 yard rusher.
February 24th, 2013 at 5:34 PM |
You are right that he has
You are right that he has
You are right that he has never had a running back break 1,000... Miller was his first player to go over 1k on the ground
Behind enemy lines, but I come unarmed...
February 24th, 2013 at 5:44 PM |
OSU running backs
OSU running backs
Boom Herron is 215 lbs.
Carlos Hyde is 232
Brionte Dunn is at least 220, might be more after S&C.
I know Meyer only "recruited" Dunn--sort of since he was locking up rather than seeking--however, they offered a guy that was as low as 175 (which they didn't recruit very hard) up to a guy that was about 250lbs.
I think it's safe to say they recruit quick playmakers on the outside and at QB, and a bruiser at RB.
Reference: http://ohiostate.rivals.com/quicklist.asp?Position=8&sport=1&school=56
EDIT: sorry kevbo, didn't mean to refute anything you said, just thought it was the easiest way to get the info/post out there in a neat manner.
I love Greg Mattison
February 24th, 2013 at 5:50 PM |
Also, for reference
Also, for reference
Carlos Hyde has 146 and a TD against us in The Game. So, yeah, I'd say OSU has a role for power backs.
http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=323290194
I love Greg Mattison
February 24th, 2013 at 6:02 PM |
It is all good, and I agree
It is all good, and I agree
It is all good, and I agree with you. I feel that Urban is bringing in one bruiser to compliment the speed he is bringing in on the edge. OSU fans are really big on Ezekiel Elliot, who is part of this past recruiting class, and was recruited as the sole stereotypical running back for this past class. They also brought in Dontre Wilson who is more of the speedy, edge guy. The Bucks are going to have a deep stable of backs with Hyde coming back, in addition to Jordan Hall coming back from his medical redshirt year as their senior leaders. They will also have Rod Smith who saw time in the backfield and on kick returns, but also fits the mold of a bruiser type RB and will be a junior. Throw in Bri'onte Dunn (soph) and Warren Ball (rs frosh) to go along with Elliot and Wilson, the Bucks have a lot of options, with a mix of bruisers and speed backs. With that said, I hope Green doesn't come back to haunt the Bucks as he grew up a fan of OSU and wears 27 to represent his idol, Eddie George...
Behind enemy lines, but I come unarmed...
February 24th, 2013 at 3:39 PM |
carlos hyde???????????
carlos hyde???????????
carlos hyde???????????
If you don't like Michigan you are a peasant
February 24th, 2013 at 5:19 PM |
I was curious to see that
I was curious to see that
I was curious to see that Hood's visit to UM went so well. Not knocking UM or AA, but everything that I have read had him as a strong ND lean, so much so, that I thought he was a near lock to them. Do you think your signing of Green would push him away from UM?
Behind enemy lines, but I come unarmed...
February 24th, 2013 at 5:47 PM |
IMO, Ohio State is going
IMO, Ohio State is going
IMO, Ohio State is going after Jalen Hurd more so than Hood, but like I said, that is my opinion, which is based off of what I have read
Behind enemy lines, but I come unarmed...
February 24th, 2013 at 11:51 PM |
Per TomVH, Hood said that
Per TomVH, Hood said that
OSU and Michigan are moving up in his top 5 and one of the three schools he visited (OSU, MI, ND) will be his leader.
February 25th, 2013 at 12:29 AM |
Looks like us
Looks like us
Looks like us
I think we will be in this race until the end. Though ND will have a lot to say.
neoavatara.com/blog