Derrick Green reportedly down to two
December 17th, 2012 at 10:24 PM ^
It all depends on what "means" means.
December 17th, 2012 at 10:41 PM ^
It makes sense if you don't think about it.
December 17th, 2012 at 10:47 PM ^
it means "real recongize real"
December 18th, 2012 at 3:38 AM ^
Hey pal come to Michigan with me so we can have a fun and exciting time, while we further our education and win championships for the maize and blue faithful.
December 18th, 2012 at 11:07 AM ^
Dang it. I thought he was saying that he was in a lot of pain and he wanted to know if anyone could help him. I guess I don't speak jive.
December 17th, 2012 at 9:35 PM ^
Sounds like Laquon's coming here after all and Dawson already knows what classes he's going to take next year
At least that's what I think he's saying
December 17th, 2012 at 9:22 PM ^
My first thought when reading this was when did Utah get in the picture. Tennessee makes a lot more sense. Honestly on second thought I would rather go to Utah.
December 17th, 2012 at 9:24 PM ^
I don't think we get green.
December 17th, 2012 at 9:29 PM ^
Shut up hova
December 17th, 2012 at 10:18 PM ^
Whateva... It's tha Rock
December 17th, 2012 at 9:26 PM ^
If Dawson or every lineman is in his ear or whether UT has zero lineman, this choice is going to lean on where his mother wants him to be, this is the reason why he hasn't committed. Hoke has had the full court press on him since July. Hoke doesn't have to convince Derrick, he's gotta make his family feel comfortable...this of course is all through the grapevine.
December 17th, 2012 at 9:27 PM ^
It means, come on down Mr. Green.
December 17th, 2012 at 9:31 PM ^
And i see low 4 * high 3*. I don't see why he is so hyped up, he is obviously a good runningback, but i think in the long run Deveon Smith is our starter, now that boy runs like a tank.
December 17th, 2012 at 9:34 PM ^
Yea. I'm sure everyone else is wrong and you're right.
December 17th, 2012 at 9:39 PM ^
Well to be fair he DID watch Green's film........
December 17th, 2012 at 9:46 PM ^
I just think green is highly over rated. My opinion that is all.
December 17th, 2012 at 9:57 PM ^
Because i expressed my honest opinion in a respectable way. Deveon is our future in my eyes, that is all. I will be excited if we land Green, but i won't be too upset if we do not.
December 17th, 2012 at 10:03 PM ^
1) You're new here
2) Armchair talent scouting
3) Poor grammar
If you don't like how the board works, feel free to leave.
EDIT: 4) bitching about being negged
December 17th, 2012 at 10:04 PM ^
Please correct my grammar for me like you're my English teacher, not all of us can afford a first class education my friend. It's funny that if you don't rub this kid's dick you get immediately negged. God forbid that i speak my opinion on a public blog.
December 17th, 2012 at 10:10 PM ^
Mods? Please don't let this fly.
December 17th, 2012 at 10:37 PM ^
Give the guy a break. Just because he's new doesn't mean he can't voice his opinion. Lots of us say what we think about recruits, and none of us are pro scouts. He said it was his opinion, and he's entitled to that.
I've watched both of their films, and I like Smith better, too. He's just as big, less fast, but runs better. I know I don't agree with Rivals. Sue me.
December 17th, 2012 at 10:51 PM ^
The reason Green is rated higher is because he's faster. You see flashes of it in his tape. But, I really enjoy watching smith run and saying "get off me" over and over again.
December 18th, 2012 at 9:36 AM ^
You just nailed it. Smith is an exceptional, blue chip back. Top 10 running back. Many, including me, like his film better.
BUT there are 2 main things why Green is ranked higher -
1) ceiling. He may be a slight step down as a power runner compared to Smith, but Green can take it to the house. Tough to teach speed.
2) Green plays against better competition, so adjusting the film to the competition, is Greens film then as impressive? More impressive? I don't know.
December 17th, 2012 at 11:57 PM ^
No need for the whole rubbing his dick thing was my point. Have an opinion, by all means, but there's no need for that. Can't we all discuss our opinions without acting like we're five? Or using terms I'd expect to find on espn or mlive, but not here.
December 17th, 2012 at 10:44 PM ^
You guys sure are being super sensitive that this guy doesn't think Green is the #1 back in the country.
edit - Not sure why it shows in response to WolvinLA
December 18th, 2012 at 1:43 PM ^
This isn't where I parked my car...
December 17th, 2012 at 10:16 PM ^
Rivals and scout rank Green as a 5 star. Espn has him as a top 50 player and the newer 24/7 has him as a top 150 player. All 4 of these sites offer at least some pros and cons for Green as a running back justifying their ranking of him.
You, as a new poster on this blog, think he is a high 3 star and offer no insightful thoughts on why you think so other than just stating it as your opinion. People are labeling you as a troll not because you aren't sucking Greens dick, but because we think your evaluation of talent sucks...well...you know.
December 18th, 2012 at 4:10 PM ^
1. You don't need a Harvard education to use high school grammar. Which would be forgivable, if
2. You didn't use phrases like "rub this kid's dick." No one wants to know why you're thinking about rubbing teenage boys dicks.
3. It's not a public blog. Your tax dollars didn't go to it. It's Brian's blog. He set up a system where some (minor) standards can be upheld. If he wanted complete freedom he'd allow anything, not have any voting, and no mods. Some would like that. They can start their own blogs.
4. Complaining about it, particularly as a new guy, is never going to endear people to you or your opinion.
December 18th, 2012 at 8:44 PM ^
I beleave you fergot a opostrofee after the s in boy to show posetion.
December 17th, 2012 at 10:33 PM ^
Heaven forbid someone uses poor grammar on a blog.
December 17th, 2012 at 10:40 PM ^
You forgot, fergodsakes# or #fergodsakes (I guess it goes without saying I'm a twitter noob)
December 17th, 2012 at 9:39 PM ^
I think it's more important for hoke to prove he can get an highly rated skill player but I don't see that much from green as a running back. Smith looks way more explosive then green. I think green looks like a 4 star at best. I think a back like Fred Taylor's son looks a lot better.
December 18th, 2012 at 12:35 AM ^
I love how people try to compare these two solely based on film. Did it occur to you that they may be playing different levels of competition?
December 17th, 2012 at 9:40 PM ^
About your prognosis of Green, I do think Smith will be better than most people think. If fitz cannot return right away next season, smith could be the starter.
December 17th, 2012 at 9:40 PM ^
Hi Matt Millen.
December 17th, 2012 at 9:45 PM ^
this line
December 17th, 2012 at 10:14 PM ^
Free for anyone to use, when computer scouts come out.
December 17th, 2012 at 10:19 PM ^
You might want to check yoself befoh you wreck yoself.
December 18th, 2012 at 7:17 AM ^
He is a great running back with great power and you can think what you want but at the end of the day he has 30 offers all from highly regarded NCAA schools like Alabama and USC! If he were as bad as your calling him he would not hold these offers!
December 17th, 2012 at 9:33 PM ^
Tulsa? I sure hope what everyone is saying about Green's mom is loving Hoke is true.
December 17th, 2012 at 9:55 PM ^
Shavodrick Beaver going to Tulsa resulted in Denard Robinson coming to Michigan. That didn't work out so badly for us.
December 17th, 2012 at 10:47 PM ^
solid point.
December 17th, 2012 at 9:33 PM ^
Come to Michigan
December 17th, 2012 at 9:42 PM ^
All you guys. Would be an absolute
If he picked anywhere else.
December 17th, 2012 at 10:15 PM ^
Shocker reference! This type of quality interweb entertainment can only be found on MGoBlog.
December 18th, 2012 at 12:17 AM ^
I'm saying hes all yours, and all I get is flamebait? Come on guys, have some kind of sense of humour.
December 17th, 2012 at 9:44 PM ^
If we lose out to that tire fire of a program I'm gonna be really bummed.
December 17th, 2012 at 9:50 PM ^
I'd feel a whole lot better if he would just commit blue already. Tennessee? Really?
December 17th, 2012 at 9:54 PM ^
We can either buy his mother a house close by or pay for her trips to the games. I am sure the NCAA wouldn't mind....problem solved
December 17th, 2012 at 10:23 PM ^
Or, you can have what's in the box!