I wonder if the staff is passing on Countess, or Countess is passing on the new staff.
http://michigan.scout.com/a.z?s=162&p=8&c=1&nid=4257540
so much for that
CB Floyd Raven offered today
January 16th, 2011 at 9:35 PM
#1
CB Floyd Raven offered today
January 16th, 2011 at 9:37 PM | 
Judging by his size alone, I
Judging by his size alone, I
January 16th, 2011 at 9:39 PM |
Glad to see Hoke and
Glad to see Hoke and
Glad to see Hoke and his staff still have a healthy apetite for the dreads.
January 16th, 2011 at 9:39 PM |
Rivals
Rivals
Rivals link:
http://rivals.yahoo.com/michigan/football/recruiting/player-Floyd-Raven-98602
Could be about Crawford moving on. McClure and/or Raven to replace him. Brown could possibly play safety, Raven could possibly bulk up as well and play safety.
January 16th, 2011 at 10:00 PM |
wow
wow
Rivals is really high on him. #8 Cb in the nation! Thanks for sharing.
January 16th, 2011 at 9:39 PM |
Hoke's pushing him to visit,
Hoke's pushing him to visit,
Hoke's pushing him to visit, as soon as this weekend
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January 16th, 2011 at 9:51 PM |
Any idea why RR didn't offer
Any idea why RR didn't offer
Any idea why RR didn't offer him?
January 16th, 2011 at 9:58 PM |
Could be a couple of reasons
Could be a couple of reasons
He's not exactly from a UM pipeline area (LA), he was committed to Ole Miss for a while, we had about 4 CBs committed at one time. I don't know anything, thats just conjecture. It's not like we go through and offer every reasonably talented player in America
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January 16th, 2011 at 10:06 PM |
Actually, the LA pipeline is
Actually, the LA pipeline is
Fred Jackson.
January 16th, 2011 at 10:12 PM |
Thanks.
Thanks.
I didn't realize he was once committed to Ole Miss.
I realize we don't offer every kid, but I would expect us to gage interest in every reasonably talented kid - if he didn't express interest before, I don't exactly understand why he's interested now.
Maybe he didn't get a good vide from M at the time and got a good vibe from SDSU, but just didn't want to play in that conference?
Looks like a good player, so I'm glad he's interested and glad Hoke is reaching out (must mean he has some recruiting plan in place), just seems a bit odd is all.
January 16th, 2011 at 9:40 PM |
Any reason to suspect this
Any reason to suspect this
Any reason to suspect this has anything to do with Countess or is this simply conjecture designed to scare the hell out of us?
My guess is simply that we've already lost a CB commit and Hoke sees the need for bodies back there.
January 16th, 2011 at 9:42 PM |
Simple
Simple
Simple conjecture.
Personally, I'd be surprised if Countess does not end up signing with us.
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January 16th, 2011 at 9:44 PM |
I also fully expect Countess
I also fully expect Countess
I also fully expect Countess to sign with us, just didn't see any reason why Countess was even mentioned by the OP...
January 16th, 2011 at 9:52 PM |
Countess will go blue
Countess will go blue
Countess is purely waiting for a DC to be hired, and then he wants to hear that Michigan still wants him and that he'll fit in the system. If Brady Hoke/new DC tells him this, he'll re-affirm his commitment.
January 16th, 2011 at 10:01 PM |
'System Cornerback'
'System Cornerback'
Looking at the variety of cornerback 'types' we have committed this year, I think we're set for any system. I don't really understand a 'system corner' anyway. I would have guessed it would be a simple matter of zone or man, but I guess not.
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January 16th, 2011 at 10:13 PM |
Blake's dad
Blake's dad
I've heard his dad mention at least twice that he wants to make sure Blake is right for the new defensive scheme. I agree that it shouldn't make much difference to a CB, but I guess they just want to be certain that he'll fit in.
January 17th, 2011 at 11:27 AM |
I don't think there is such a
I don't think there is such a
I don't think there is such a thing as a system corner. In fact, I think system is pretty irrelevant in terms of defense in most cases. The exception would be perhaps Dlineman in different fronts and maybe linebackers but I still think a good linebacker in a 4-2-5 is a good linebacker in a 3-4.
January 16th, 2011 at 9:43 PM |
Maybe the meeting with Les Miles
Maybe the meeting with Les Miles
was to take some recruits off his hands in exchange for helping him get a better contract.
Brady Hoke - High quality recruits one or two at a time.
January 16th, 2011 at 9:43 PM |
preference
preference
A Raven is nice, but I'd prefer a ball Hawk.
Thanks -- I'll be here all week.
"..."
January 16th, 2011 at 9:43 PM |
It sounded like Countess just
It sounded like Countess just
It sounded like Countess just wanted a vote of confidence from the new staff. And he's arguably our best commit at this point so I don't see why they wouldn't do everything to get him to sign.
January 16th, 2011 at 9:44 PM |
Strengths: Jamming
Strengths: Jamming
Strengths: Jamming ability
Yes please.
January 16th, 2011 at 9:49 PM |
That's what she said.
That's what she said.
That's what she said.
January 16th, 2011 at 9:45 PM |
We Could
We Could
We could have multiple Floyds.
January 16th, 2011 at 9:48 PM |
We already do. I suppose
We already do. I suppose
We already do. I suppose you're forgetting Floyd Simmons?
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January 16th, 2011 at 9:51 PM |
I stand corrected
I stand corrected
All your Floyds belong to us?
January 17th, 2011 at 2:01 AM |
Always love an all your x are belong to us
Always love an all your x are belong to us
Well played.
January 16th, 2011 at 10:22 PM |
+1
+1
for the Avataar.
GMAT score =800 = Defensive POTY
January 16th, 2011 at 9:45 PM |
Just conjecture on Countess.
Just conjecture on Countess.
Just conjecture on Countess. I would be a little surprised Raymon Taylor was not a part of the class is all. Just surprised at all the new corner offers going out. Wondering if they have other plans with Greg Brown, or they know something on Countess. Maybe they will even pass on Taylor. Who knows?
January 16th, 2011 at 9:47 PM |
That's so
That's so
That's so Raven.
/obligation.
January 16th, 2011 at 9:47 PM |
I like the dreads
I like the dreads
But I was hoping for an Edgar Allan Poe reference in this thread.
Christ in me arise and dispel all the darkness.
January 16th, 2011 at 10:36 PM |
All this recruiting news
All this recruiting news
Pondering all this recruiting news makes me weak and weary.
Willie Heston - 72 touchdowns; 4 National titles; 43-0-1 record; All-American; Law Degree
January 16th, 2011 at 9:48 PM |
Position Switch?
Position Switch?
Could this guy be a safety down the road? I don't know too many DB's that are in the 6'2" 190lbs range.
January 16th, 2011 at 9:50 PM |
AL CB Dre Kirkpatrick, who we
AL CB Dre Kirkpatrick, who we
AL CB Dre Kirkpatrick, who we recruiting in 2009 (and is currently starting at Bama) is 6'3. But yes, a position change to safety seems plausible.
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January 16th, 2011 at 9:51 PM |
Open here I flung the
Open here I flung the
Open here I flung the shutter, when, with many a flirt and flutter, In there stepped a stately Raven of the saintly days of yore;
January 16th, 2011 at 9:52 PM |
moar wrestling references
moar wrestling references
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DZ6wGbSYvY
Formerly known as PahokeePahokee
January 16th, 2011 at 9:59 PM |
(No subject)
(No subject)
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January 17th, 2011 at 11:07 AM |
A different direction...
A different direction...
Ok, so this is extremely obscure, but I'm willing to bet there's someone here who will remember this and get the reference- "Froinlaven!" (skip to 3:09)
-Formerly known as Richrodiculous
"Not tricks, Michael, illusions. A trick is something a whore does for money...Or cocaine!"
January 16th, 2011 at 10:05 PM |
I want him just for the name.
I want him just for the name.
I want him just for the name.
When your team is winning, be ready to be tough, because winning can make you soft. On the other hand, when your team is losing, stick by them. Keep believing. -- Bo Schembechler
January 16th, 2011 at 10:08 PM |
I would be happier
I would be happier
if his name was Floyd Patriot
GMAT score =800 = Defensive POTY
January 16th, 2011 at 10:34 PM |
Ricky Stanzi already has that
Ricky Stanzi already has that
Ricky Stanzi already has that name trademarked for his pro career.
January 16th, 2011 at 10:23 PM |
See this is starting to get fun again
See this is starting to get fun again
If we could stop loosing and start gaining some recruits I would be loving it.
We do the Hoke-y Pokey cause he'll turn this team around. That's what it's all about.
January 16th, 2011 at 10:31 PM |
I'd like to get a DC soon so
I'd like to get a DC soon so
I'd like to get a DC soon so we can try to flip wayne lyons.
January 16th, 2011 at 10:55 PM |
don't get your hopes up
don't get your hopes up
don't get your hopes up there, he had a choice between Michigan (the school) and Stanford (the school), and we know how that turned out.
January 16th, 2011 at 10:32 PM |
Quoth the cornerback
Quoth the cornerback
Never score, never score.
January 16th, 2011 at 10:34 PM |
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*Edit, covered in another thread, delete
January 16th, 2011 at 10:58 PM |
Seems like a good offer. But
Seems like a good offer. But
Seems like a good offer. But does this mean Dallas more than likely won't end up Blue? What about Raymon Taylor, he's a pretty aggressive corner which seems like a plus to me?
Stay thirsty my friends.
January 16th, 2011 at 11:09 PM |
If we could pull Countess,
If we could pull Countess,
If we could pull Countess, Raven and McClure (unlikely, I know) that would be 3 CBs in the top 13. Pretty sick. Plus Delonte Hollowell at #21. I know Rivals rankings should be taken with a grain of salt, but that's 4 CBs rated above #23, where Dallas Crawford is ranked. I don't like losing commits, but if things work out, losing Crawford won't be a big deal.
January 16th, 2011 at 11:41 PM |
Counting
Counting
CB's before they hatch?
GMAT score =800 = Defensive POTY
January 16th, 2011 at 11:56 PM |
posted from iPhone
posted from iPhone
I am starting to get really excited at the premise of fielding a competitive, competent, fast, and physical unit. Won't happen overnight but I love where were headed.
42 Big Ten Championships. 11 National Championships. Hail Hail
January 17th, 2011 at 12:12 AM |
wanted to commit to Ole Miss but now reopening commitment
wanted to commit to Ole Miss but now reopening commitment
after "miscommunication" with staff.
god, where have i heard that before?
January 17th, 2011 at 12:24 AM |
bum
bum
bum
Judging by his size alone, I woud say he will play safety at this level, so Countess may still be aboard.