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Damon Webb Commits to OSU
January 13th, 2013 at 5:43 PM
#1502
Well that's not good news.
January 13th, 2013 at 5:43 PM
#1503
MAKE IT STOP! *returns to
MAKE IT STOP! *returns to fetal position*
January 13th, 2013 at 5:43 PM
#1504
Long way to go.
Long way to go.
January 13th, 2013 at 5:43 PM
#1505
officially
the worst day ever.
January 13th, 2013 at 5:44 PM
#1506
You may want to adjust your
You may want to adjust your priorities.
January 13th, 2013 at 6:41 PM
#1507
"Do not adjust your TV set.
"Do not adjust your TV set. We have just entered the into The Twilight Zone". Please wake me up!!
January 13th, 2013 at 5:52 PM
#1508
You've had a pretty easy life
You've had a pretty easy life then, huh?
January 13th, 2013 at 5:54 PM
#1509
I'm crying less
Than when my friend died in my arms, but yes it's a bad day
January 13th, 2013 at 5:43 PM
#1510
ahh just beat me to it!
Well
ahh just beat me to it!
Well this day got worse in a hurry
January 13th, 2013 at 5:43 PM
#1511
well
this sucks
January 13th, 2013 at 5:44 PM
#1512
That's an odd twitter handle.
That's an odd twitter handle.
January 13th, 2013 at 5:51 PM
#1513
Agreed
He sounds like someone with a recurring role on Downton Abbey.
January 13th, 2013 at 5:44 PM
#1514
Bad day
Bad day just getting worse
January 13th, 2013 at 5:45 PM
#1515
I don't get mad at recruiting
I don't get mad at recruiting but FUCK. Cass is to us as Glennville is to OSU.
January 13th, 2013 at 5:45 PM
#1516
I will be that much sweeter
I will be that much sweeter when we flip him.
January 13th, 2013 at 5:47 PM
#1517
Wish I had that much faith
Wish I had that much faith but Urban Meyer's track record is > Brady Hokes track record.
January 13th, 2013 at 5:45 PM
#1518
This is a shocker.
This is a shocker.
January 13th, 2013 at 5:45 PM
#1519
Ok...Michigan needs to stop
Ok...Michigan needs to stop dicking around and beat this assholes in every sport and not just win. We need to seriously start destroying that school and if Hoke doesn't win this year I'm going to just give up sports.
January 13th, 2013 at 5:47 PM
#1520
Not sure if serious
Not sure if serious
January 13th, 2013 at 5:49 PM
#1521
I'm serious about starting to
I'm serious about starting to beat Ohio. We need to put together a winning streak of some sorts against them a win here and there doesn't make me feel any better. I will probably live longer if I give up on sports.
January 13th, 2013 at 6:04 PM
#1522
Sit the next couple plays out
Drink some hot chocolate or something
January 13th, 2013 at 6:10 PM
#1523
*
Take it easy champ dot gif
January 13th, 2013 at 6:52 PM
#1524
id have to agree on the fact
id have to agree on the fact that we need to start beating them.. at least every other year.. if they start another winning streak against us then we might as well start looking for a new coach in a few years..
Hopefully we win next year, but im not counting on it
January 14th, 2013 at 12:55 PM
#1525
Lighten up, Francis.
Lighten up, Francis.
January 13th, 2013 at 6:06 PM
#1526
And he would have left for
And he would have left for the NFL by now.
January 13th, 2013 at 7:59 PM
#1527
Welcome to the board Oprah!
Can you give us any hints on what Lance Armstrong is going to say on your show tomorrow?
January 13th, 2013 at 5:49 PM
#1528
Dude mad!
I has an angar!
January 13th, 2013 at 6:47 PM
#1529
I for one
will miss you.
January 13th, 2013 at 5:47 PM
#1530
Well damn...pipeline bust
Well damn...pipeline bust wide open. Where the hell did this come from???
January 13th, 2013 at 5:48 PM
#1531
Burst wide open? It's one
Burst wide open? It's one player.
January 13th, 2013 at 5:57 PM
#1532
Yea but thats one of the top
Yea but thats one of the top 3 prospects instate at a pipeline school. He will be a sure fire 4 star across the board. Its easy to say its just one, but thats how something serious gets started. Urb is a great recruiter and we dont need him getting the top players in the state from our pipeline school. Its still plent of time to recruit him, but this isnt something minor to sweep under the rug imo.
January 13th, 2013 at 5:58 PM
#1533
Webb has been seriously
Webb has been seriously looking at OSU and LSU the entire time.
January 13th, 2013 at 6:03 PM
#1534
I knew about LSU, but I
I knew about LSU, but I haven't heard much about him and tOSU...what makes you say that? Just wondering.
January 13th, 2013 at 6:15 PM
#1535
Recruiting buzz for the last
Recruiting buzz for the last several months.
January 13th, 2013 at 6:37 PM
#1536
He wore an OSU skull cap to a
He wore an OSU skull cap to a summer camp event last year. He's always been fond of the bucks
January 13th, 2013 at 6:12 PM
#1537
Isn't he the one who's family
Isn't he the one who's family are big Michigan fans though?
January 13th, 2013 at 6:16 PM
#1538
They are, but let's be
They are, but let's be honest...Ohio State has a better football program right now.
January 13th, 2013 at 6:24 PM
#1539
**currently
**currently
January 13th, 2013 at 7:02 PM
#1540
They've had a better program
They've had a better program since they fired Cooper.
January 13th, 2013 at 7:25 PM
#1541
The next few years are going
The next few years are going to be intense between these two, in recruiting and on the field.
January 13th, 2013 at 7:16 PM
#1542
"Better" in what way?
Ethics? Facilities? Average high school rating of players on the roster? $ revenues? Quality of coaching staff? At best, your use of the term "better" is highly subjective.
January 13th, 2013 at 7:37 PM
#1543
Neg bomb away but...
Wins. What else is there?
January 13th, 2013 at 9:53 PM
#1544
It's not subjective at all.
It's not subjective at all. The point of football teams is to win games, and they've won more. End of story.
January 14th, 2013 at 9:52 AM
#1545
I question your understanding
I question your understanding of the term 'subjective.' We only reach objectivity through brutal abstraction, and relevant (i.e, recent) wins is the only abstraction worth looking at. Your definition is very subjective in my opinion, which is itself, of course, subjective.
January 13th, 2013 at 7:29 PM
#1546
Oh seriously Magnus? I
Oh seriously Magnus? I usually defend your crazy posts, but your negativity went too far this time. How is their program better than ours? Because they had a soft schedule this year and we didn't? They aren't recruiting better than us. So what is it?
Don't say because they went 12-0. If we miss ND and Bama (like they did) and had them and Neb at home, we may have been 12-0 too.
January 13th, 2013 at 7:35 PM
#1547
I think your homerism is
I think your homerism is clouding your judgment. Aside from 2011, they've been better for awhile.
January 13th, 2013 at 11:14 PM
#1548
If wins is your only
If wins is your only criteria, then yes a program that is SEC dirty is a better program than ours.
January 14th, 2013 at 7:11 PM
#1549
Look
If our OC doesn't put his tail between his legs, we win in Columbus this year. We were the better team in the first half, and the score bore that out. Then there's two in a row on our side, and it's a lot more difficult to say that OSU is unequivocally in better shape.
And, as WolvInLA points out, they aren't beating us in recruiting the past couple of years. And while the Urban/Herman tandem will likely put forth a more coherent offensive philosophy than Borges, I'd take Mattison and co. over their defensive staff.
I don't think there's a gap any more. We'll see who's right in the next couple of years.
January 13th, 2013 at 7:43 PM
#1550
I'm as big
Of a Michigan fan as anyone, their program is better than ours right now because they have kicked our ass 7/8 years or whatever, end of story. I couldn't give two shits on facilities, good facilities don't mean shot, wins and losses do and we have lost more than them the last 7-8 years. I believe this rivalry is going to start getting more intense again with us trading wins with them.
January 13th, 2013 at 7:52 PM
#1551
Those are a lot of "what
Those are a lot of "what ifs". This post is making you look like a blind homer. OSU has been better since they fired Cooper and hired Tressel. I don't care who you play, 12-0 is hard to accomplish.
January 14th, 2013 at 5:35 PM
#1552
Let's see
How did Tressel "acquire" his players again?
January 13th, 2013 at 8:07 PM
#1553
We may have went 12-0, but
We may have went 12-0, but most likely wouldn't have. They had a soft schedule, but IMO the coaching staff prepared and adjusted adequately enough to have an undefeated season. Urban stated his revelation after beating us last year (a revelation that was fueled by the subpar victory, if you ask me) that he thought Ohio could measure up to any team in the nation; that they were playing as well or well enough to beat ANYONE.
This was and is a stretch from the truth, but when it comes down to The Game and the rivalry, Ohio seems to have carried a more tenacious understanding of it as of late (save 2011).
Also, the recruiting is, unfortunately, very debatable up to this point. Urban is creating some talented classes, especially within the "skill" positons and generally on defense.
Stats are huge, and OSU has went 25-4 in football/basketball combined since 04'. Sporadic, yes. But this is unacceptable.
January 13th, 2013 at 8:41 PM
#1554
Has "gone".... Please never
Has "gone".... Please never use the word " went" again.
January 13th, 2013 at 9:48 PM
#1555
"Have" gone.
"Have" gone.
January 13th, 2013 at 10:15 PM
#1556
I love your spirit but
Get real. Even in our best years, going undefeated was damn near impossible. We only made it to 11-0 twice in the modern era (97 and 06) and only once did we finish 12-0. Ohio has made it to 11-0 three times in the last 11 seasons alone (02, 06, 12). The fact that they did it this year with a relatively weak team is analogous to what we did in Hoke's first year (11-2), only better. We are getting ourselves back to a more level playing field with Ohio but we are not there yet. Bill Parcells once said, "You are what your record says." Over the past decade, our record against Ohio says we suck, and we have clearly been the inferior team of the two. If you disagree, name me any other situation in sports you've heard of where one team won 2 out of 10 games against its opponent and still had any legitimate ground or basis for claiming to be the better team.
I don't care about Webb. I worry far more about Urban Meyer having the pull to close on recruits the caliber of Derrick Green and Lequan Treadwell in states where Michigan can't get a sniff of the upper echelon talent. If he does a lot of that over the long haul, we are screwed.
January 13th, 2013 at 5:47 PM
#1557
Im so fuckin pissed
Im so fuckin pissed
January 13th, 2013 at 5:50 PM
#1558
It's super
apparent.
January 13th, 2013 at 11:16 PM
#1559
To those literate in the
To those literate in the English language.
January 13th, 2013 at 5:47 PM
#1560
I generally get irrationally
I generally get irrationally upset about sports, but I'm not going to get upset about one player going to Ohio State.
January 14th, 2013 at 1:23 AM
#1561
You? Irrationally upset about
You? Irrationally upset about sports? Seriously though, you're reaction to this is proof of how far you've come in less than two weeks, Mr. Yost. The Ultimate Meltdown has become The Ultimate Voice of Reason. Training completed you have. Jedi knight you are.
January 13th, 2013 at 9:51 PM
#1562
Jeebus newb.
Just go back.
January 13th, 2013 at 10:59 PM
#1563
Get a hold of yourself
January 13th, 2013 at 11:41 PM
#1564
Way to bend us over
You're a juvenile asshole.
January 13th, 2013 at 5:50 PM
#1565
Edu
cation.
January 13th, 2013 at 5:48 PM
#1566
It is one thing for a Cass
It is one thing for a Cass guy to go somewhere else if Michigan offers...it is another thing when a Cass kid goes to OSU and commits over a year from his signing day.
January 13th, 2013 at 5:48 PM
#1567
..
He will be flipped.
January 13th, 2013 at 5:49 PM
#1568
"Cites academics as a reason"
"Cites academics as a reason"
January 13th, 2013 at 6:01 PM
#1569
There's the punch
To the dong. My eyes vomited when I read that.
January 13th, 2013 at 6:05 PM
#1570
Lack thereof?
Lack thereof?
January 13th, 2013 at 6:05 PM
#1571
Does that mean he wants an
Does that mean he wants an easy road to a degree?
January 13th, 2013 at 6:45 PM
#1572
What he meant was, ""Why
What he meant was, ""Why should we have to go to class if we came here to play FOOTBALL, we ain't come to play SCHOOL classes are POINTLESS."
January 13th, 2013 at 7:38 PM
#1573
If this is true, then I am
If this is true, then I am glad he will not be a Michigan Wolverine.
January 13th, 2013 at 11:11 PM
#1574
Citing academics as a reason
Citing academics as a reason means he's either mistaken or just not that bright. Since he's only a high school junior, I'm assuming he's mistaken.
January 13th, 2013 at 11:31 PM
#1575
Some kids are afraid of Michigan's academics
You can't fault a kid for wanting to go to a school where he might be able to pass.
January 14th, 2013 at 12:19 AM
#1578
Academics
"a Ohio State Buckeye"
I think he meant their bad academics, since you can't get into Michigan with grammar like that.
January 13th, 2013 at 5:50 PM
#1579
OSU is a hot ticket right
OSU is a hot ticket right now, but I don't believe this one is even close to over.
January 13th, 2013 at 5:56 PM
#1580
Yup
Obviously this is not good news, but for a kid that was originally going to wait another year or so to make his decision, I would rather this happen now than 12 months from now for 2 reasons:
1. As the saying goes, a verbal commitment just tells you who the competition is especially with more than a year until signing day. More than enough time to try to flip him. And would be much sweeter if we get him that way.
2. If this commitment is solid, at least the coaches know now instead of having to scramble to fill the spot a couple weeks before Signing Day.
January 13th, 2013 at 5:50 PM
#1581
Talk about
Talk about a double dong punch
January 13th, 2013 at 5:52 PM
#1582
this can't be.
A Cass Tech kid going to OSU/?? you sure this isn't a high school kid a little worked up over the basketball game?
January 13th, 2013 at 7:37 PM
#1583
Vernon Gholston?
Vernon Gholston?
January 13th, 2013 at 5:52 PM
#1584
So glad I have no clue who
So glad I have no clue who this kid is.
January 13th, 2013 at 5:53 PM
#1585
I'm legitimately shocked by
I'm legitimately shocked by this. Dong punch indeed. Long way to go though.
January 13th, 2013 at 5:54 PM
#1586
All the Cass Tech players we
All the Cass Tech players we have got dont ever do shit..Boo Boo, Big Will, Teric,Delonte...I felt Webb was the best of them and watch him be..Michigan needs to go back to the drawing board with the way we handle the Rivalry..go on and flamebait me it dont matter. And Webb citing Academics makes me sick
January 13th, 2013 at 5:56 PM
#1587
I agree FIRE EVERYONE!! even
I agree FIRE EVERYONE!! even if michigan has the highest recruiting class ever this year
January 13th, 2013 at 6:05 PM
#1588
I dont mean fire people..i am
I dont mean fire people..i am talking build a fucking fire inside these people to not only beat OSU but physically punish them on the field and court..we dont play them the way they play us..OSU got Eli Apple,Conley,Cam all 6'1 and 6'2 CBs...what does Michigan get ??? a bunch of 5'9 CBs and a "under the radar" taller CB..I am to the point i dont give a shit if we lose every game WE HAVE TO BEAT OHIO !
January 13th, 2013 at 6:00 PM
#1591
Thomas Gordon disagrees.
Thomas Gordon disagrees.
January 13th, 2013 at 6:43 PM
#1592
Thank you Mags for kinda
Thank you Mags for kinda sorta...yeah ok il give you a point..He has been solid..And for Sheridan almost 5'11 or almost 5'10 is not 6'1 or 6'2 size like OSUs group of incoming CBs..its obvious Hoke wants the big CBs but we are having a hell of a time landing them..we really need Stribling to excell because we are undersized at the position..If you blitz the way Mattison does you need good size CBs who can cover 1 on 1..Webb has nice size for his age and would have been a great land..the fact he was in our backyard is what hurts
January 13th, 2013 at 7:42 PM
#1593
Okay you cant get EXACTLY
Okay you cant get EXACTLY what you want each and every class. Ohio State needs numbers in the o-line and only have 2 committed (correct me if im wrong) and yet we have 6 o-line commits, with 5 of them being blue chip. Jourdan Lewis and Ross Douglas aren't a bunch of scrubs and we don't know about terry richardson yet. You do not get every recruit in your backyard (Kalis, McCray, Thomas, Smith). Does it suck to miss out on this kid? Yes. But this does not mean we need to have a meltdown just because our corners do not have richard sherman size.
January 13th, 2013 at 5:55 PM
#1594
everyone
Just assuming that we will flip him...you guys sound like the buckeye fans who thought they could flip dymonte. Kid is a buckeye now, so move on from it.
January 13th, 2013 at 5:59 PM
#1595
Correction
He is a fuckeye. But he worked his ass off so Congrads to him.
January 13th, 2013 at 6:05 PM
#1596
Fuckeye?
Just don't. Ever.
January 13th, 2013 at 6:13 PM
#1597
My apology
About 12 beers deep a depressing day. I've shamed michigan men
January 13th, 2013 at 6:18 PM
#1598
You've shamed yourself.
You've shamed yourself.
January 13th, 2013 at 6:08 PM
#1599
A fuckeye?
Really, a fuckeye? Are you 12? That's worse than hearing all of their fans saying "Michigan? More like scUM!! GET IT? HAHAHAHA" Just no, man.
January 13th, 2013 at 9:59 PM
#1600
hmmmmmm...
I think the annoying part is that he had so many other terms he could have chosen from tO$U, Suckeyes etc.
Now, I'd comment further but I'm off to WalMart.
January 13th, 2013 at 5:55 PM
#1601
Cass Tech corners
Have not done squat while at Michigan. Gordon who was a 3 star who played QB and he has been the only secondary guy to contribute significantly.
January 13th, 2013 at 5:57 PM
#1602
True..but I think Jourdan
True..but I think Jourdan Lewis is going to change that.
January 13th, 2013 at 6:05 PM
#1603
And this guy
Is supposed to be a difference maker.
January 13th, 2013 at 6:05 PM
#1604
.
So we're already giving up on Richardson?
January 13th, 2013 at 6:29 PM
#1605
Richardson is tiny
Nickel corner maybe
January 13th, 2013 at 6:41 PM
#1606
Must be something wrong with the school, then?
I don't always understand the purport of a post like this.
January 13th, 2013 at 5:56 PM
#1607
What's next, Greg Mattison
What's next, Greg Mattison retirement rumors? Great fucking day.
January 13th, 2013 at 5:56 PM
#1608
Wish convincing girls to
Wish convincing girls to sleep with me was this easy, "So I am going to make you feel really good in bed"
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Top100 2014 CB Damon Webb on his commitment to Ohio State: "We're going to compete for National Championships."http://ohiostate.247sports.com/Article/Damon-Webb-Commits-To-Ohio-State-Over-Michigan-111187 …
Steve Wiltfong
January 13th, 2013 at 7:12 PM
#1609
They just went 12-0 with a
They just went 12-0 with a coach who has won 2 of them. When you talk to kids about winning National Championships as opposed to B1G Championships that probably makes a significant difference.
January 13th, 2013 at 7:55 PM
#1610
They're going to have to beat
They're going to have to beat the sec which osu has not done since the 80s.
January 13th, 2013 at 8:04 PM
#1611
What do OSU teams from the
What do OSU teams from the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s have to do with this team? The last time they faced an SEC team in a bowl game they won on the field. Those are useless statistics.
January 13th, 2013 at 10:03 PM
#1612
Easy Tiger.
You are, of course, referencing the Arkansas game...a decisive 31 - 26 win.
Something about that game though...
January 13th, 2013 at 11:30 PM
#1613
Pretty sure I watched them
Pretty sure I watched them lose the 2012 gator bowl to Florida? But I guess you are rewriting history now?
January 14th, 2013 at 1:38 AM
#1614
Last years OSU team was an
Last years OSU team was an abberation which i don't really count. Everyone beat them last year. We beat them. That should tell you enough.
January 13th, 2013 at 5:57 PM
#1615
It doesn't make a whole lot
It doesn't make a whole lot of sense, and it's hard not to suspect he was wide-eyed at the game today and made a hasty decision.
January 13th, 2013 at 5:57 PM
#1616
History has shown that we
History has shown that we take theirs and they take ours. The future will be no different. Get a grip people.
January 13th, 2013 at 5:58 PM
#1617
The one tall
CB from Cass and he commits to ohio? WTF, come on Damon, change your mind within the year please
January 13th, 2013 at 5:58 PM
#1618
I don't mean this a slight
I don't mean this a slight against Webb, but who is he? Judging from the comments here, I'm guessing he's a 2014 kid from Cass Tech. I'm not familiar with many of the 2014 kids.
January 13th, 2013 at 5:59 PM
#1619
Yea 2014
One of the top cb. Very good player good steal from our backyard
January 13th, 2013 at 6:04 PM
#1620
Didn't he have Michigan and
Didn't he have Michigan and LSU on the top of his list last update? um ok...
January 13th, 2013 at 7:13 PM
#1621
Wow tough crowd today, not
Wow tough crowd today, not sure why that's flamebait. It's a serious question. I thought all indications were that he wanted to take his time and take an official to LSU and Michigan of course. Or did he say recently that OSU was the leader? Seems pretty random to me.
January 13th, 2013 at 6:04 PM
#1622
Wow that's unexpected and a
Wow that's unexpected and a pretty big loss for us, just makes the need for Parrker Westphal that much more imperative.
January 13th, 2013 at 6:15 PM
#1623
And/or Troy Vincent, Jalen
And/or Troy Vincent, Jalen Tabor.
January 13th, 2013 at 6:05 PM
#1624
What are his grades like?
maybe this is something that is a concern for him?
January 13th, 2013 at 6:07 PM
#1625
God I hate the entire state
God I hate the entire state of Ohio. I wish they would just seize to exist.
January 13th, 2013 at 10:05 PM
#1626
Well...
In English class, his grades did not exceed C's.
January 13th, 2013 at 6:13 PM
#1627
Cease
Cease
January 13th, 2013 at 6:22 PM
#1628
Derp. Cease*, Damn you
Derp. Cease*. Damn you Mgoblog for not allowing me to edit my post, you're making me look stupid!
January 13th, 2013 at 6:07 PM
#1629
This too shall pass
Lot of players out there.
January 13th, 2013 at 6:08 PM
#1630
Fuck. Probably the worst
Fuck. Probably the worst motherfucking week of my life. Michigan and just life in general. This year has been shit so far.
January 13th, 2013 at 6:11 PM
#1631
(No subject)
January 13th, 2013 at 6:23 PM
#1632
Taylor Lewan
Says "hi!"
January 13th, 2013 at 6:42 PM
#1633
Yes, I guess that and the win
Yes, I guess that and the win over nebraska earlier in the week and women's win today to stay unbeaten in B1G play helps.
January 13th, 2013 at 10:10 PM
#1634
You've been a member ot this
You've been a member ot this site for awhile, so I don't understand why you say a lot of the things that you do. I'm not sure what all has happened to you this week or year in general, but that's pretty sad that Michigan football losing out on a Junior in high school ruins your day.
January 13th, 2013 at 10:32 PM
#1635
It's not just that, at all.
It's not just that, at all. But it adds to it.
It's just been a big combo of things this week and it just has snowballed.
Perhaps I should just step away from the site for awhile but I just can't do it.
January 13th, 2013 at 6:09 PM
#1636
After thinking about it for a few minutes
good luck to him, I want guys that want to go to U-M and have it in their blood. If Webb doesn't, then oh well
January 13th, 2013 at 6:09 PM
#1637
lol
that username "sheridanforMVP" you made your account at the wrong time sir.
January 13th, 2013 at 6:23 PM
#1638
That's the joke.
That's the joke.
January 13th, 2013 at 6:10 PM
#1639
Is Webb in the 2014 Class?
Is Webb in the 2014 Class?
January 13th, 2013 at 6:18 PM
#1640
Yes.
Yes.
January 13th, 2013 at 6:25 PM
#1641
Thanks
Thanks. not sure why people thought my simple question was flamebait.
January 13th, 2013 at 6:36 PM
#1642
Yea I wish people on this
Yea I wish people on this blog would grow up sometimes. I got flamed twice for no reason and it looks like a lot of people are getting the same treatment. I understand if something is said out of line, but people on here flame you just because you have an opinion thats different than what they were thinking or feel about the situation. Its pathetic.
January 13th, 2013 at 7:13 PM
#1643
Yeah, people just need to seize and desist.
Or, as M-Wolverine suggested, listen to TL, our LT.
Now they get to wait an entire year and hope he doesn't change his mind. We can each take turns starting rumors.
January 13th, 2013 at 7:18 PM
#1644
How long does it take to look
How long does it take to look something like that up? Don't be lazy. You're on a computer afterall.
January 13th, 2013 at 6:10 PM
#1645
He said he's done with the
He said he's done with the recruiting process and no more visits. Welp...
January 13th, 2013 at 6:20 PM
#1646
Uh this is legit from his 247
Uh this is legit from his 247 article my friend says so don't get your hopes up
January 13th, 2013 at 6:23 PM
#1647
You think he will have that
You think he will have that opinion when he sees Michigan win by 21 points in November this year?
January 13th, 2013 at 10:17 PM
#1648
Internet tough guys?
I was just thinking about Michigan's top five class not worrying too much.
I would like to meet these internet tough guys, though...
January 13th, 2013 at 7:27 PM
#1649
That happened a while ago.
That happened a while ago. Someone is downvoting every post, people can't look stuff up even though all of the answers are at their fingertips, and ignorant posts are becoming the norm. Watered down version of what was once great.
January 13th, 2013 at 6:15 PM
#1650
I can haz a Jabrill Peppers?
I can haz a Jabrill Peppers?
January 13th, 2013 at 6:16 PM
#1651
Alright people
When I am a calm voice of reason on this blog, something has gone very wrong.
January 13th, 2013 at 6:16 PM
#1652
Not worried. There's a long
Not worried. There's a long time til NEXT signing day
January 13th, 2013 at 6:17 PM
#1653
Oh man. Urban got a player
Oh man. Urban got a player from the state of Michigan!! When is Brady going to start getting some players from Ohio???? Oh yea....never mind! Relax people.
January 13th, 2013 at 6:18 PM
#1654
Honestly
We take a lot of high quality kids from Ohio. The way I see it, this is sort of like our payback for Kyle Kalis. But don't kid yourself, he's at a very pro Michigan school, and there's a LONG way until signing day.
January 13th, 2013 at 7:29 PM
#1655
Conley is a better
Conley is a better comparison.
January 13th, 2013 at 7:43 PM
#1656
Conley didn't have an LSU
Conley didn't have an LSU offer before his Jr year (or ever). But his final ranking will proabably be about the same as Webb's. So in that sense Kalis was the bigger coup.
January 13th, 2013 at 7:57 PM
#1657
He was comparing this to
He was comparing this to Kalis flipping to Michigan. Conley flipped to OSU. That is obviously a better comparison so I don't know what the Hell you're talking about.
January 13th, 2013 at 6:19 PM
#1658
Just a thought
But will there they still be "competing for national championships" when Urbs loses 3-4 next year?
January 13th, 2013 at 9:33 PM
#1659
Have you seen OSU's 2013
Have you seen OSU's 2013 schedule? It's actually easier than their 2012 schedule. It would take a FAIL of Biblical proportions for OSU to finish any worse than 10-2 in the regular season next year.
OSU 2013 Schedule:
(Opponents 2012 record in parenthesis)
- Buffalo (4-8)
- San Diego State (9-4)
- @ California (3-9)
- Florida A&M (4-7 FCS)
- Wisconsin (8-6)
- @ Northwestern (10-3)
- Iowa (4-8)
- Penn State (8-4)
- @ Purdue (6-7)
- @ Illinois (2-10)
- Indiana (4-8)
- @ Michigan (8-5)
That is a whole lot of suck they are playing in 2013. Be prepared to see OSU in the Top 5 all season next year.
January 14th, 2013 at 1:33 AM
#1660
Offtopic
In all fairness we, along with Northwestern, had Vandy on the schedule but they dropped both B1G schools causing us to add SDSU to the schedule with less than a year notice. I know its Vandy but it could have been another school ranked between 20-25 to open the season. Moreover, its not our fault Cal has fell from its status as a good team. When they added them to the schedule they were really good and had a QB named Aaron Rogers. However, I'll admit this schedule is easy based on last year teams performances but I think teams like Iowa and Illinois won't be as bad as we saw last year. Especially Iowa.
January 13th, 2013 at 6:19 PM
#1661
Webb....
I have said this before...first, why get excited about a kid a year away from NSD? Please.
Second, don't be surprised if this kid wants to take visits, especially with the likes of LSU and Alabama come calling.
Third, if he does end up at OSU, so what? It does suck not to nail down a good recruit from a pipeline, but it is far from catastrophic.
January 13th, 2013 at 10:07 PM
#1662
Nice.
Common sense will not be allowed during the denial stage.
January 13th, 2013 at 6:20 PM
#1663
This is probably the reason
This is probably the reason that David Dawson tweeted "Pissed" the other day cause he heard about this and thought now i will have to kick my former teammates ass when he gets to Ohio
January 13th, 2013 at 6:21 PM
#1664
No I made Webb a recruit on
No I made Webb a recruit on NCAA 13 and Michigan got him. He's currently starting as a sophmore so I wouldn't worry guys.
January 13th, 2013 at 6:25 PM
#1665
Sadly, I always end up
Sadly, I always end up committing to Florida when I create myself in that game.
January 13th, 2013 at 6:22 PM
#1666
I just hope he likes getting
I just hope he likes getting crushed by our manball
January 13th, 2013 at 6:29 PM
#1667
I don't know why but this
I don't know why but this made me laugh. Must've been the way I read it.
January 13th, 2013 at 6:54 PM
#1668
ewww...
ewww...
January 13th, 2013 at 11:32 PM
#1669
Yeah our huge manball. We
Yeah our huge manball. We lost the other one climbing over a fence.
January 13th, 2013 at 6:27 PM
#1670
Don't worry
If he wants to try to tackle Derrick Green when he continuously breaks through to the buckeyes secondary, let him.
January 13th, 2013 at 6:27 PM
#1671
Who's the
negbanging asshole out there?
January 13th, 2013 at 7:31 PM
#1672
I decided to pos anything
I decided to pos anything that has been deemed flaimbate so I think that should fix it.
January 13th, 2013 at 6:38 PM
#1673
OSU is an easy sell right now
OSU is an easy sell right now because of hype. They went undefeated, and they have a coach and fanbase who talk like they are going to win the title every year. When they start losing games, and they will, things won't be quite so easy. Your program can only survive on talk for so long.
January 13th, 2013 at 6:32 PM
#1674
Someone flush Ohio please.
Someone flush Ohio please.
January 13th, 2013 at 6:37 PM
#1675
I wish Ohio was playing
I wish Ohio was playing Alabama to open the season next year.
January 13th, 2013 at 6:39 PM
#1676
Don't be silly, they already
Don't be silly, they already have a tough and THRILLING matchup with buffalo!
January 13th, 2013 at 6:43 PM
#1679
Dymonte Thomas
The similarities between this and the Dymonte Thomas situation are staggering. You all really think he's going to flip after all the bile he's going to receive at Cass Tech over the next year?
January 13th, 2013 at 6:45 PM
#1680
Do you think Conley took some
Do you think Conley took some serious heat from OSU fans before he flipped?
January 13th, 2013 at 6:42 PM
#1683
Maybe its because this is for
Maybe its because this is for next years class but this doesn't sting as much as I thought it would
January 13th, 2013 at 6:51 PM
#1684
Oh well....win some/lose
Oh well....win some/lose some. Beat them on the field and the rest will take care of itself.
January 13th, 2013 at 6:53 PM
#1685
Long way to go until signing
Long way to go until signing day for the 2014 class. This kid is in a Michigan pipeline, so anything can happen.
January 13th, 2013 at 6:54 PM
#1686
Oh Boy
I could handle the loss, but this is truly a dong punch. Out of nowhere! Was there any indication that he was considering an early commitment, let alone to OSU?
January 13th, 2013 at 6:58 PM
#1687
He had previously expressed
He had previously expressed interest in OSU. The early committment is a surprise.
January 13th, 2013 at 6:54 PM
#1688
Rumors
Not sure if true, but a few rumors on 247 and ESPN last week that Meyer might have also offered a position to one of the Cass Tech coaches so sounds like he is putting the full court press on that school if so.
January 13th, 2013 at 7:00 PM
#1689
For sure. He's supposed to be
For sure. He's supposed to be there Monday too. Apparently Coombs is well liked by many kids as well. I'm glad this comes in such a deep year.
January 13th, 2013 at 7:28 PM
#1690
We all knew another ten year
We all knew another ten year war was coming, should we be surprised that Urban's going to try to shut down a pipeline?
January 13th, 2013 at 7:00 PM
#1691
My initial reactions was like
My initial reactions was like is this a joke? But I'm not upset. He's a 2014 recruit. There's plenty of time for him to choose the good side, but if not, oh well. It's not like he's the only CB. I'd rather have Parrker Westphal.
January 13th, 2013 at 7:02 PM
#1692
this is a 2014 kid. you think
this is a 2014 kid. you think he won't want to take visits to Bama and LSU when they come calling? there's a long way to go until 2014 NSD. regardless, osu will get its guys no matter what happens. just like we'll get ours. we've had our pick of the litter from ohio for the last 2 years. dymonte thomas, kyle kalis, mike mccray just to name a few. i'm not worried about it.
January 13th, 2013 at 7:06 PM
#1693
It would have been nice to
It would have been nice to get him but I'm more worried about getting McDowell and Marshall. Also flipping Harris would be very nice too.
January 13th, 2013 at 7:06 PM
#1694
Good Lord!!
Time to start winning or this stuff will get worse!
January 13th, 2013 at 7:19 PM
#1695
More dong punches in case you
More dong punches in case you missed yours from earlier.
Edit: I'm frustrated, like everyone else. Let's start beating Ohio State at sports, mkay?
January 13th, 2013 at 7:22 PM
#1696
Big loss at a position of
Big loss at a position of need from a school with a history of sending their D1 kids to Michigan.
At the same time, it's for freaking 2014. Other CBs will commit to us.
January 13th, 2013 at 7:26 PM
#1697
alot of kids in detroit
alot of kids in detroit doesn't like michigan. they are osu fans so hoke really will have to recruit the up and comings kids hard to try and flip them from ohio state and the sec schools. We have to remember michigan was not any good from 2007- 2010. Thats when florida and ohio state were the hot things.
January 13th, 2013 at 8:26 PM
#1698
What??
Kids in Detroit love Michigan so it's not that trust me. My son and his friends rock Michigan gear faithfully and I can barely ride thru the city without seeing Michigan gear everywhere on our young people. I rarely see Ohio shit or even state.
January 13th, 2013 at 10:38 PM
#1699
What? Have you been to
What? Have you been to Detroit? That's such a load of crap.
January 14th, 2013 at 12:25 PM
#1700
Seems like Hosey and one of
Seems like Hosey and one of Tech's DEs really want an ohio offer from a recent Jermain Crowell tweet
January 13th, 2013 at 7:27 PM
#1701
Unfucking real?! The hits just keep on coming
Fuck man. This up-coming season is so important for recruiting. Let's face it as much as I fucking hate urban myer the guy is a proven commodity. A good year next year will help... But that is a big IF. Have to beat OLIO next year. Absolutely fucking must win given its at home.
January 13th, 2013 at 8:12 PM
#1702
Poet huh...
Poet huh...
January 13th, 2013 at 10:16 PM
#1703
OLIO?
Well, at least you're moderately novel.
January 13th, 2013 at 11:36 PM
#1704
Sorry if I offended anyone... But This was a dong punch and
It was not expected. Oh yea, it hurt too.
January 13th, 2013 at 7:47 PM
#1705
I'm sure the basketball game
I'm sure the basketball game is contributing to this, but no need to be so butthurt. Urban is a great recruiter, and maybe some kids just want to make their own legacy at other school. Yes, it still stings that he would choose them over us, but we will get ours and they will get theirs. Simple as that.
January 13th, 2013 at 7:47 PM
#1706
Now, if there was a recruit
Now, if there was a recruit to have a complete meltdown about, I would think it would be Green. A top player at a position of need? That's a must get.
January 13th, 2013 at 8:45 PM
#1707
Ohio State
had pretty cool bowl uniforms this year, actually.
January 14th, 2013 at 1:29 AM
#1708
Hey.
Hey.
January 13th, 2013 at 7:53 PM
#1709
he will swap give it time
he will swap give it time
January 13th, 2013 at 7:53 PM
#1710
*
You have got to be fucking kidding me!
January 13th, 2013 at 8:03 PM
#1711
Kid
Probably just wants to make his own way. It was just a matter of time before one of the Cass kids pulled a Brady Hoke on the home town team. Hopefully we will take it on the chin better than the Ohio fans do when we pull talent out of their area. I love the focus on the Midwest but we need some other area to recruit, too.
January 13th, 2013 at 8:00 PM
#1712
Not the proudest day for the
Not the proudest day for the MGoBlog community, I see.
Kid wants to go to OSU. Good for him. There will be other recruits.
January 13th, 2013 at 8:07 PM
#1713
I hear you
Man, there are some comments and reactions on the board that make you cringe.
January 13th, 2013 at 8:41 PM
#1714
Why does it suddenly change
Why does it suddenly change once they're at the school? Ohio State players are bashed around here consistently.
January 13th, 2013 at 10:22 PM
#1715
well...
A brief look around indicates the majority of the criticism isn't exactly from the "old school" of posters.
These new posters need to get the hell off my lawn.
January 13th, 2013 at 8:00 PM
#1716
Let's not forget our 2014
Let's not forget our 2014 recuit is a stud from Ohio!!
January 13th, 2013 at 8:23 PM
#1717
That secondary is going to be loaded for a while.
One has to wonder if Webb will be able to play as anything more than a nickel corner given that Cam Burrows and Eli Apple are coming in next year. I wish him well, but not when we meet in the game.
January 14th, 2013 at 2:10 PM
#1718
Multiple OSU analysts think
Multiple OSU analysts think Burrows will end up playing safety, as he's likely to put on some weight and his hips aren't quite as fluid as coaches might want for cb.
January 13th, 2013 at 8:24 PM
#1719
Just have to turn on the
Just have to turn on the press to other recruits once we close out 2013!
January 13th, 2013 at 8:24 PM
#1720
Bray Hoke was a Michigan fan
Bray Hoke was a Michigan fan growing up because all of his friends were Buckeye fans. Safe to say that Webb is a Buckeye fan because his teammates are Michigan fans or Michigan committs. Just wanting to stand out, it's not the end of the world.
January 13th, 2013 at 11:24 PM
#1721
Is it OK to say I hope Dawson
Is it OK to say I hope Dawson drills him in dodgeball during gym class?
/s
January 13th, 2013 at 8:44 PM
#1722
Well
He must really like basket weaving!
January 13th, 2013 at 8:50 PM
#1723
The IQ
Level here tonight is equal to an average night at mlive. Big fricken deal, a 2104 recruit declared to Ohio, who gives a shit, I'm pretty sure we'll sign a few kids. It's amazing that kids between the ages of 17-21 hold so much control over a typical day for seemingly grown adults.
January 13th, 2013 at 8:55 PM
#1724
I think it has more to do
I think it has more to do with the basketball game than losing Webb
January 15th, 2013 at 11:11 AM
#1725
When the fuck did Ohio pass
When the fuck did Ohio pass Michigan in the 2013 recruiting rankings? Oh fuck off too
January 13th, 2013 at 10:57 PM
#1726
I know you people aren't
I know you people aren't exactly what we call "smart", but CLASS GRADES MEAN NOTHING.
Go ask texas how having #1 classes have worked out for them.
January 13th, 2013 at 9:10 PM
#1727
Reframing...
It's a great day. The freshmen got a taste of rivalry intensity in the Big Ten, spotted Ohio a bunch of points, and still almost won. The pressure of being undefeated is off, and JB gets a lot of coachable moments on tape. This will make the team better, and it's much better that this happens now than in the NCAA Tournament.
As for Webb: BFD. Ohio gets another player: not exactly "man bites dog" here. So what if he goes to Cass Tech. He's only one player.
January 13th, 2013 at 9:30 PM
#1728
Could be good
We need to fully acknowledge the threat in Columbus.
Urban is focused on 1 thing - winning championships. OSU is win-at-all-cost. Their last 2 recruiting classes are ranked above ours (per Rivals). They are recruiting nationally (opposed to our regional focus). They are willing to run a SEC-type program. [They hired a SEC coach for starters.]
Brandon, Hoke and company must raise the bar.
- This might sound negative, but I believe UM can strive for greatness and outpace them.
January 13th, 2013 at 10:04 PM
#1729
Correct me if I'm wrong, but
Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't Scout say we have the #1 class in the country? Hoke is putting together a monster class that is recognized by every major recruiting site. We lost out on one kid, and even that is not set in stone. There's a huge threat in Columbus and I think everyone recognizes that, but don't for a second think that they Meyer doesn't recognize the threat in Ann Arbor.
January 13th, 2013 at 10:24 PM
#1730
Agree. Hopefully our
coaches use the Scout to trumpet our rise. The classes are basically equal.
Urban on ESPN at NCG, OSU getting the pre-2013 accolades as a top team, Rivals ranking, etc. He won't go quietly.
This will be a long, tough dog fight.
January 13th, 2013 at 10:29 PM
#1731
The hell is this crap
Colorado, North Carolina, Massachusetts etc.
I guess they need to go intergalactic like Sparty?
January 13th, 2013 at 9:58 PM
#1732
M has an entire year to flip
M has an entire year to flip Webb. He'll be like most young adults in his position and eventually open things up again. The kid is 17 fergodsakes.
January 13th, 2013 at 10:27 PM
#1733
Maybe I'm in the minority
Maybe I'm in the minority here but I think the concerns of some of the MGoBoarders are legitimate. Obviously there are better ways to say it, but I agree with a lot of the vitriol. It hurts to lose a highly touted Cass kid to Ohio. No way around that. Meyer is an incredible recruiter and has proven he can get it done. I hate to say it but I really think it's going to be hard to consistently beat those guys.
January 13th, 2013 at 10:35 PM
#1734
You should get off Urb's
You should get off Urb's dick. He's winning recruiting battles because of his name and a 12-0 season. They barely beat us (their NCG) last season in the shoe with all of their amazing recruits. I mean come on they squeaked by Indiana and Purdue and everyone is making them seem like Bama.
January 13th, 2013 at 10:58 PM
#1735
It's mindless not to
It's mindless not to recognize Meyer's accomplishments. He's been there for one year. You mean to tell me that you're not concerned about his on the field success when he's recruiting like this given more time there? I don't buy it. I hate the guy too, but he can recruit and coach with the best of them.
January 14th, 2013 at 12:06 AM
#1736
Brady Hoke is doing much
Brady Hoke is doing a much better job recruiting than Urb. He doesn't have the name, the rings, or the school that has been on top the last 5-10 years yet he has put two top 5 recruiting classes together and has gone into Ohio and snagged top talent like Ferns, Kalis, McCray, Thomas and others. Of course Ohio is going to get a ton of top kids they have a high profile coach and are a high profile program.
Don't forget who is in Hand's top five without even receiving a visit.
January 14th, 2013 at 12:44 AM
#1737
I don't think anything that I
I don't think anything that I said discounts what Hoke and our coaches have accomplished. I love the classes we are bringing in. We can agree to hoping we kick Ohio's ass. I'm just saying it's going to be difficult. That's all.
January 14th, 2013 at 12:57 AM
#1738
I don't think beating Ohio
I don't think beating Ohio was ever easy, hence the rivalry. I think the key will be wearing them down with big tailbacks and a big offensive line.
January 13th, 2013 at 10:32 PM
#1739
So is this why David Dawson
So is this why David Dawson posted his "pissed" tweet last night?
January 13th, 2013 at 10:47 PM
#1740
Damon Webb is a huge loss..
Considering this staff has shown little acumen when it comes to attracting top flight corners. Elite players want to play for a coach with a big time resume and reputation for getting players to the league. Any elite corner out there saw clearly that our defensive backs are not fundamentally sound. Coaching.
January 13th, 2013 at 10:57 PM
#1741
So Parrker Westphal isn't
So Parrker Westphal isn't elite?
January 13th, 2013 at 11:58 PM
#1742
The same staff
Brought in the 2 top corners from Cass Tech in the past 2 recruiting classes in Richardson and Lewis who also had roughly the same offer sheet as Webb. The same staff also has had a true freshman in Countess and a true sophomore in Taylor that saw less action in games than the corner that was repeatedly targeted far more frequently in one JT Floyd who was recruited by Dick Rod.
January 13th, 2013 at 11:13 PM
#1745
greene
i wouldnt hate against greene if he decided to go somewhere else too....michigan doesnt have the mojo right now.....others are simply better currently
January 14th, 2013 at 1:31 AM
#1746
hmmmmm...
I'd be cool if Red Green committed.
January 13th, 2013 at 11:42 PM
#1747
On the bright side, all their DB's will prob grow tired
Of tackling our RB's (hopefully D Green) who will be running through well groomed paths paved by Kalis et al.
January 13th, 2013 at 11:50 PM
#1748
Judging by the way tosu's secondary would epically bust
For huge plays, have to wonder about the coaching young Damon would receive. Honestly, not being able to run the ball in that game ( aside from Denard), absolutely killed us in that game and limited play-calling (you're welcome Al Borges)
January 14th, 2013 at 1:15 AM
#1749
You're insane?
You're insane?
January 14th, 2013 at 1:35 AM
#1750
Well well well...
You're back Jon Ross but your basketball team won and you picked up a recruit. I didn't see you trolling when Michael Ferns turned Urbs down (I imagine his offer was not commitable).
Shocking to see you out trolling today.
January 14th, 2013 at 2:09 AM
#1751
I don't think you understand
I don't think you understand what a troll is.
January 14th, 2013 at 12:10 AM
#1752
Those who complain about this staff's recruiting
They inherited a program that had been to 1 bowl game in 3 years and turned in 2 top ten classes in the 2 full recruiting cycles that they have had. This year's class may be top 5. They have pulled more talent out of the state of Ohio in two years than Dick Rod or Lloyd did in the past 4 or 5 years. They have one of Ohio's top 3 recruits in Ferns. They have dominated the state of Michigan after the previous staff failed miserably in it's own state.
January 14th, 2013 at 1:16 AM
#1753
I know people from Ohio
Are slow and I'd tell you to read it again but it's just a waste of time
January 14th, 2013 at 1:41 AM
#1754
Respect your tenacity
Negged for 'DickRod'
January 14th, 2013 at 12:36 AM
#1755
Who are the top priorities
Who are the top priorities other than parker. We didnt make the top ten.for jalen
January 14th, 2013 at 1:12 AM
#1756
Yikes
Yikes
January 14th, 2013 at 1:33 AM
#1757
Congratulations on your
Congratulations on your continuous use of a pathetic schedule. I mean having a schedule next season with only 4 teams that had a winning record this season is an improvement for your team. Really going out there and getting that tough competition with Florida A&M, Buffalo, and Cal (3-9). It's not like Michigan played the 2 teams that played in the National Championship for their non conference schedule or anything. How many teams did Ohio play that finished in the top 25?
January 14th, 2013 at 1:43 AM
#1758
hmmmmm...
Do not feed the troll.
JonRoss is a troll.
January 14th, 2013 at 1:50 AM
#1759
a troll with 2006 points?
a troll with 2006 points? What did he say that was so awful?
January 14th, 2013 at 1:54 AM
#1760
Clarkie dislikes me. He
Clarkie dislikes me. He always has. I don't get worked up about it.
January 14th, 2013 at 1:53 AM
#1761
That's a lie. I either
That's a lie. I either discuss OSU/Michigan related topics or make fun of Michigan fans who say something egregious (aka what everyone on this blog does to Michigan fans who post stuff that's dumb). I never call out anyone who isn't already negged or called out for a dumbass comment. I've been here for like 4 years.
January 14th, 2013 at 2:07 AM
#1762
1) OSU has scheduled in
1) OSU has scheduled in recent years USC, UCLA, Texas, Washington State, Washington, and Miami to play in the non-con and every single team listed above was ranked when they played OSU (and usually ranked top 10). So "continuous use of a pathetic schedule" is wrong. Schedules are made years in advance (you'll notice OSU plays Oklahoma, Tennessee and Va. Tech in coming years also) so when Cal was scheduled they were coming off decent, Aaron Rodgers led, years.
2) Alabama was literally the first time Michigan played a tough non-con game since, what, Oregon? In 2007? You play ND every year. They've had three good seasons since 2000.
3) You lost to us? You can't say UM lost to Nos. 1, 2, and 3 which makes them good losses then immediately call into question the validity of one of those three teams for having a joke schedule. You were on that schedule and you lost to them. Are you then a joke by default?
January 14th, 2013 at 9:34 AM
#1763
If ohio had Michigan's
If ohio had Michigan's schedule this past year, they would've got shit-canned by alabama and beat by notre dame in south bend. No doubt.
Michigan would've destroyed that scrub schedule ohio played. And they wouldn't have struggled with mighty UCF either.
January 14th, 2013 at 9:38 AM
#1764
I have my doubts that Notre
I have my doubts that Notre Dame would have beaten Ohio State. Notre Dame isn't very good, and they got a bunch of lucky breaks throughout the year. They struggled with an 8-5 Michigan team, a mediocre Pitt team, a 7-6 USC team, etc. There's a very real possibility that the Buckeyes would have beaten the Irish.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:05 AM
#1765
Uhh both teams had their
Uhh both teams had their weaknesses. UM struggled with Air Force, a team made up of 5'7'' white boys with a gimmick offense.
Sure, we would lose to Bama. We might lost to ND, though I don't think so. Point is, we beat Nebraska, and we beat UM. Transitively, there's really no argument.
January 14th, 2013 at 12:54 PM
#1766
What's wrong with being
What's wrong with being white?
And your Rose Bowl winning 2009 team struggled with navy who runs the same offense. In their season opener. They had an entire fall camp to prep for the triple option. Michigan had one week and it was after a loss to the defending and eventual MNC.
Triple option is not something Michigan exactly sees very much.
January 14th, 2013 at 1:59 PM
#1767
That Navy team won 10
That Navy team won 10 games...
January 14th, 2013 at 5:48 PM
#1768
You forgot to mention
why Tressel was fired.
January 14th, 2013 at 8:50 PM
#1769
Why are you
Why are you here?
Seriously.
January 15th, 2013 at 1:07 PM
#1770
Don't worry. He isn't
Don't worry. He isn't anymore.
January 14th, 2013 at 1:20 AM
#1771
Urb almost got Dawson from us
Urb almost got Dawson from us but didn't. We are still Michigan and still raid Ohio, but today has sucked...unless you have a macro view.
Wish someone else could have gave the hoops squad their necessary medicine. But flip the home court/field for fb or bb and Mich probably/will beat Ohio in '13 and our dreams as fans are still very much within reach this year and in the coming years. So turn your frowns upside down Mich fans and embrace our positive paradigm.
January 14th, 2013 at 1:31 AM
#1772
This is a big deal.
However IF Michigan lands another elite corner in 2014 and picks up Mcdowell this will be an isolated incident. What cannot happen is Michigan being dragged into recruiting dogfights over local kids. We have to be able to grab the elite local talent and focus our logistics on the elite out of state talent. If OHIO makes us work overtime in our backyard that will be a major win for them and hurt us badly in recruiting overall. We still have to realize that we pull a lot of studs out of OHIO and it works both ways. Can't throw stones in a glass house. Nonetheless it stings to lose a cass tech stud. Urban is a sly S.O.B. but he is Damn good at this recruiting thing. Brady just has to turn up the effort a bit more and continue to win his battles. He has done a great job overall and I think Michigan is a major sleeper in the B1G next year. Stay positive folks. Webb won't break the 2014 class by himself!
January 14th, 2013 at 2:13 AM
#1773
Hoke vs. Meyer
Tossing out my allegiances and given comparably talented rosters; I will be absolutely shocked if Hoke has a .500 winning pct against Meyer, albeit the games will be very close on an annual basis. I do like Hoke, however, there is nothing in Meyer's past,present, or future to indicate to me that he does not have the advantage.
If we lose at home to OSU next year and go into Columbus 0-2 vs. Meyer in 2014, the series could get ugly yet again, However, given his history of burnout, I don't believe Meyer will be at OSU more than 5-6 years.
January 14th, 2013 at 4:04 AM
#1774
It is possible!
OSU could beat us a home and we could beat them in the championship game. I think we will be playing them twice in 2013. I hope we beat them twice!
January 14th, 2013 at 2:16 AM
#1775
It won't break it
But it reeeeally hurts smh ppl said Webb was the best player at Cass this year even with Dawson, Lewis, and Hill.
January 14th, 2013 at 2:29 AM
#1776
It makes me sad that kids
It makes me sad that kids fall for the cheap, phony, shallow sales pitch that is Urban Meyer. I know it's easy to get caught up in that as a kid. The LeBron James New York Yankees Nike appeal. Anyone over 25 and not a Buckeye fan can see that Meyer is a sleaze bag. I am perfectly happy to have Meyer's hollow glitz be the trademark of Ohio State and Hoke's authenticity and family define Michigan. There wasn't always this aesthetic divide, but its existence now makes it much easier to be a Michigan fan.
January 14th, 2013 at 3:58 AM
#1777
After we go 12-0 next season!
Hoke will move from the number 5 class in 2013 to the number 1 class in 2014! May be we won't go 12-0 but if we can win the B1G then make it back to the Rose Bowl, I think this will help recruiting, especially the top notch skill players!
I think we were 3rd on Webb's list. However, if we beat Ohio then win the B1G, Webb may change his mind. Or there could be another national CB recruit as good or even better we could land!
January 14th, 2013 at 6:52 AM
#1778
I'm secretly hoping that Webb
I'm secretly hoping that Webb tomorrow tweets that he got account hacked and it's all a lie. Howver, that probably won't happen, and Webb very well does sign with those guys. To Damon Webb, good luck in your other 11............ oh wait nvm good luck never
January 14th, 2013 at 9:54 AM
#1779
no.
He was contacted and confirmed that he committed to OSU. Sounds like it would even be unlikely to flip him.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:07 AM
#1780
Without doing a scientific
Without doing a scientific study, I would venture a guess that most kids who have changed their commitments have at one point said "I'm solid" or "I'm not visiting anywhere else" or "I'm done." Gareon Conley said that Michigan was his dream offer, and look what happened.
I'm not saying Webb will reconsider, but high school kids' statements should be taken with a huge grain of salt.
January 14th, 2013 at 1:30 PM
#1781
I have a feeling Meyer might
I have a feeling Meyer might be in the running for and possibly sign Lawrence Marhshall as well.
January 14th, 2013 at 2:15 PM
#1782
Yes, people are being
Yes, people are being ridiculous right now, as you should understand. Similar to your blogs when Kalis flipped. It's the nature of the rivalry. However, owned for the next decade? I think not. That's pretty hysterical on your part. I think both sides need to face the FACT that both teams will be powers within the conferance and start winning bowl games again. Meyer was blessed with a talent filled roster where as Hoke was not. Both teams will earn top 6 recruiting classes each year and the game will be a tossup every time they meet.
As for Michigan fans, Hoke has a half filled rosted with guys he wants. He is still making up for position and depth loss due to Rich Rods type of player. My take on the rivalry, Hoke needs to reel in some freak athletes, especially at the skilled positions. Ohio State has had a more talented roster for the last decade, hence a great record against us.
January 14th, 2013 at 4:52 PM
#1783
urban meyer did not single
urban meyer did not single handedly turn a team with the talent of a 6-7 team into a 12-0 team. just stop.
January 14th, 2013 at 5:39 PM
#1784
The 6-7
OSU team was actually rated 35th in FEI and had a tougher schedule than this year's OSU team while using a true frosh at QB. It's really not even that shocking that they managed 12-0 this season, schedule considered.
January 14th, 2013 at 5:26 PM
#1785
One might say
One might say Urban took a 12-0 team and almost coached them to a 10-2 season. Did you watch the games against Indiana and Purdue. The defense was pathetic and Ohio State was lucky to get out of both of those games against inferior competition with a win.
January 14th, 2013 at 6:44 PM
#1786
Apparently you didn't watch
Apparently you didn't watch the Indiana game. OSU was two dropped TD bombs by Devin Smith and a hilariously bad call on an onside kick recovery from winning by 3+ scores. No one watching that game thought OSU wasn't in total control.
January 14th, 2013 at 5:26 PM
#1787
One might say
One might say Urban took a 12-0 team and almost coached them to a 10-2 season. Did you watch the games against Indiana and Purdue. The defense was pathetic and Ohio State was lucky to get out of both of those games against inferior competition with a win.
January 14th, 2013 at 6:46 PM
#1788
If you can't see something
If you can't see something great being put together in Ann Arbor, you're as hysterical as a Michigan fan on a bad day. Yes, a great OL haul in 2012 and 2013, but great defensive players and offensive guys too. You do know that several Michigan commits had an OSU offer, right?
It's going to be a back and forth decade, so get used to it. That goes for Michigan fans as well.
January 14th, 2013 at 6:47 PM
#1789
You're
You're embarrassing yourself.
January 14th, 2013 at 5:36 PM
#1790
Couple things
Not saying Michigan was better than OSU this year because they aren't, but for the record on the schedule thing. FEI rates OSU's schedule for this year as 65th and Michigan's as 3rd.
Secondly, you used the argument about Hoke being a .500 coach. However, this completely takes context away. Hoke coached Ball State for 6 years. In the 6 years prior to his arrival, Ball State was 22-45 (.328). In his six years, Ball State went 34-39 (.466). Under .500 yes, but considering where they came from that's a massive improvement. As for SDSU, they were possibly even worse off. The five years before Hoke's arrival saw an 18-41 stretch (.305). In two short years, Hoke did manage to get to 13-12. That's almost matching a 5 year stretch in 2 years.
And no, Michigan is not about to get owned for a decade again. In the two seasons Hoke has been here, Michigan beat Ohio in a close home game and lost a close road game. Getting beat for most of the prior decade is just one of those things that happens sometimes. It just happened to Ohio the decade prior. Try to have some sort of reasoning skills, memory, or reasonable arguments that use things such as logic and maybe you will actually be able to stay here and talk. But if you would like to troll, your account won't last anyways, so whatever. Do what you want.
February 25th, 2014 at 8:59 AM
#1791
Get a life, please.
Get a life, please.
February 25th, 2014 at 11:35 AM
#1792
I sense a one way ticket to
I sense a one way ticket to Bolivia incoming.
