WolvinLA2

November 19th, 2010 at 1:50 PM ^

No surprise here, I'm not really sure where he fit into our class anyway. We have Beyer, and he's a very similar player. We have other needs on D anyway.

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WolvinLA2

November 19th, 2010 at 2:34 PM ^

Yes. And don't get me wrong, I think he'll be a good player. But as I look at what our needs are and how many spots we have to fill those, this is one of the guys I'd rather see go elsewhere. He's ranked about the same as Darian Cooper, but Cooper is just at a position we need a lot more. Plus, we still lead for a number of top 100 guys like Walls, Countess, Frost and Zettel and we only have probably 5 schollies to give on D.

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MH20

November 19th, 2010 at 1:59 PM ^

He is listed at most places as a DE, but at 6-4 210, he is going to need some bulking up before he'll be able to see the field.  Perhaps he could be an OLB, but I admit I haven't seen any film or scouting reports, so I don't know if he has the mobility to play 'backer.

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umchicago

November 19th, 2010 at 2:15 PM ^

why is that when UM loses a recruit some people say, "well we have better propects anyway.  or good riddance".

or why do others which a lost recruit "best of luck"; unless you actually know the guy.

both are annoying to me.  bashing someone is obviously bad taste.  but wishing him good luck is hypocritical.  i mean, when he comes in to AA, i want him to get crushed (not injured mind you) but i want him and his team crushed.  i'm not going to wish him luck.

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AnthonyThomas

November 19th, 2010 at 2:30 PM ^

I think people normally mean best of luck in life in general, not football exclusively.

But, really, the majority of recruits aren't going to end up playing for your team, whoever that may be. I never really understood showing any sentiment. Unless you have a guy like Zettel committing to another school, I don't see how anyone can be surprised when someone commits to another school. In almost every case, no one should be shocked when a recruit chooses another school, simply because there are so many more players compared to institutions.

As for this case specifically, Roh is a sophomore and Beyer is coming in. DE isn't a vital spot recruting wise, especially compared to LB and secondary.

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Hannibal.

November 19th, 2010 at 2:30 PM ^

Yeah it is kind of strange.  I wish him luck in the classroom and health-wise, I guess, but I don't want him to have good luck as a player.  I want all other programs besides Michigan to toil in misery.  Having good luck as a player might mean that someday a Michigan fumble bounces into his hands and he returns it for a touchdown.

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MH20

November 19th, 2010 at 3:03 PM ^

I wish him luck in football except when he plays Michigan and in other games where the outcome of the game impacts Michigan (such as us needing UW to lose for whatever reason).  In those instances, I hope he stinks it up.  :)

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