Dunn reaffirms to OSU
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RT @ScoutRecruiting Dunn Reaffirms To Buckeyes
Edited in thoughts:
Firstly this is a big shame, as Dunn is a talented back who could have really helped the transition to a pro style offense in 2013. In the end, he went with his heart, and for that we cannot blame him; he's chosing to live out his dream and play for OSU. If he's as good as some say he is (scout.com 5* prospect), then he'll have success in whatever scheme OSU uses, or Meyer will adapt his offense slightly. Whatever the case it'll be interesting to see how is career at OSU shapes up.
It's certainly not the end of the world, as Michigan has paid at least two visits to see 2013 RB Ty Issac in last few weeks, and we're probably going to have a good chance in his recruitment.
As for the rest of the class, Dunn's decision now makes things a lot clearer. In my view, it's likely to end up with Chesson, Grant, Kozan, Reeves and Wright as the five.
- If Grant sticks with Boston College, then expect UM to go hard after J.P Holtz
- Personally I don't like our chances with Diamond, Banner or Garnett, but even if we lose out on Kozan, we'll still take a 6th offensive lineman because our depth is so poor; it will just be a random prospect that hasn't come onto the radar yet.
December 13th, 2011 at 10:41 PM ^
Im glad hes going to OSU. He wasnt excited when michigan beat OSU so that right there tells you mich isnt in his heart.
December 13th, 2011 at 10:49 PM ^
He went with his heart but deep down he has to know that the offfesne will be run from the shotgun with a single back. He's happy to be a buckeye but damn he simply does not fit the spread offense. This is like DRob going to USC to run a pro-style: it doesn't work. However, maybe Urban is trying to move to more of a pro-style offense. NOT! A bigger, less moveable back is what slows down the spread offense. Urban must have played film for Dunn showing the 20 times Florida was in the I-formation and sold the kid on it.
December 13th, 2011 at 10:48 PM ^
Wasn't meant to be. It just didn't work out, but we can still be just friends.
December 13th, 2011 at 10:54 PM ^
The story might not be Dunn yet. After all, the new staff at Ohio isobviously blowing smoke up everyone's asses right now about how little punishment they will get. I don't think Ohio will get nearly what they deserve, but Mark Emmert could grow a spine in the next week or two.
December 13th, 2011 at 10:59 PM ^
At least his ACL is safe now.
December 13th, 2011 at 11:02 PM ^
now that he isn't coming to UM I couldn't give a flying fuck what happens to him.
December 13th, 2011 at 11:10 PM ^
i cant wait for Ondre Pipkins to demolish him
December 13th, 2011 at 11:10 PM ^
I think Meyer is changing the tide. Hes getting prostyle running backs to commit. Hell people in Michigan are starting to think their fucked.
December 13th, 2011 at 11:16 PM ^
The joke's on you. It's they're, not their.
December 13th, 2011 at 11:17 PM ^
Now we can stop talking about him. Enjoy all that PT you'll get in the spread.
December 13th, 2011 at 11:24 PM ^
Some perspective: The closer we get to National Signing Day, the more we act like each recruit on the board is the "Future of the Program".
We got ourselves all worked up about Dunn, and we will get ourselves all worked up about whoever is left on the radar. It's what we do. In the meantime, we tend to overlook a recruit like Shane Morris who really is the "Future of the Program" because he's old news.
I remember when 5* Big Will comitted during the Army All Star game. We all did the happy dance like we just won the National Championship. Has he redefined the program? No. Not yet at least.
In the meantime, does anyone even remember the recruitment of Denard Robinson? We did not even notice it, because it didn't happen the 2 weeks before NSD.
December 14th, 2011 at 12:34 AM ^
To be fair, Denard's YMRMFSPA was Pat White. Brian was excited.
December 13th, 2011 at 11:27 PM ^
Wonder when the ncaa is gonna slap OSU on the wrist? I have the feeling that the NCAA thinks that the selling of the gold pants, free tattoos, free test rides to Pennsylvania, the charity raffle, stealing equipment and signing it to sell on ebay and lying to the NCAA is all just rumors. we will see.
December 13th, 2011 at 11:29 PM ^
I wonder If this has any affect on Diggs
December 13th, 2011 at 11:34 PM ^
When is National Signing Day?
December 14th, 2011 at 12:16 AM ^
Feb 1, 2012
December 13th, 2011 at 11:43 PM ^
i just read a tweet by brionte dunn. " I'm bouts to get tatted." lol just thought it was funny after he reaffirmed his commit to ohio.
December 14th, 2011 at 12:18 AM ^
we don't need him, i was hesitant on getting pretty high up on this kid since he's been an ohio fan his whole life. if he was never 100% on wanting to come here, then i don't want him here. in the end, he's screwing himself over by going into meyer's system, but if its what he wants, its what he wants.
besides, we've got fitz-krieg for another 1-2 years, and here's to hoping rawls becomes the next anthony thomas/mike hart.
December 14th, 2011 at 1:16 AM ^
The most curious/announg part about this whole thing is Dunn's comments re: the impending (or lackthereof) sanctions... I think the NCAA is going to show its true colors here.
From FridayNightOhio.com "Answers to NCAA sanctions played a big part in both players committing to Meyer.
'He told me I didn’t have to worry about sanctions,” Dunn said. “Nothing worse is going to happen.'"
Here is the link to the article:
http://fridaynightohio.com/news/dunn-remains-committed-ohio-state-after…
December 14th, 2011 at 1:17 AM ^
Pittman
December 14th, 2011 at 2:17 AM ^
unreal
December 14th, 2011 at 2:17 AM ^
unreal
December 14th, 2011 at 11:55 AM ^
how am i trolling when i say unreal that ohio wont get any more sanctions? lolwut
December 14th, 2011 at 2:43 AM ^
What a complete and utter sucker this kid is.
December 14th, 2011 at 11:07 AM ^
who in their right mind would want to play for a two time national champion??
December 14th, 2011 at 8:24 AM ^
Hope he enjoys splitting carries with Carlos Hyde (SO) Jordan Hall (JR) Jamaal Berry (SO) oh and frosh phenom Rod Smith. Lot's of room on that depth chart lol. Everyone of those guys are back next season. Oh and Urban has NEVER had a 1000yard rusher.
If you look at Michigan's depth chart...seriously you have to wait behind Fitz (who also happens to be made of glass) but after him there is no other real threat to playing time. I sure hope a guy like Thomas Rawls can develop into a BEAST but that's far from a sure thing. Good luck kid.
December 14th, 2011 at 9:01 AM ^
I'm glad that drama is over with. I personally didn't want Dunn, who wants someone who really doesn't want them. I felt like he was playing us the whole time. He would have redshirted next year anyway, we have a solid core of rbs next year in Fitz, Smith, Rawls and Hayes.
December 14th, 2011 at 9:59 AM ^
Would have liked to see him in the winged helmet, but what can you do. I'm not that worried though, cause chances are he won't be as effective for them in the spread. Good luck to him.
December 14th, 2011 at 10:33 AM ^
It really sucks losing out on a guy I thought could actually come in and play right away. The one thing I will say is I don't mind losing out on Dunn as long as he is the only casuality to Meyer. I mean it could be worse, we could have loss out like MSU and PSU.
December 14th, 2011 at 12:28 PM ^
He's going to be a really good one.
December 14th, 2011 at 3:37 PM ^
So, I skimmed the posts here and didn't see it (sorry if I'm repeating someone), but Dunn made an interesting comment about OSU and sanctions in this article:
“He told me I didn’t have to worry about sanctions,” Dunn said. “Nothing worse is going to happen.”
I'm not concerned about Dunn sticking with OSU. He seems to love the place and if he wasn't going blue after we beat OSU, then he should do what his heart tells him. That being said, he should have to wait at least 2 years before playing in a bowl game. if Urban is pitching the "we know the ruling" angle with regard to the NCAA; it makes the NCAA look worse than ever. "We know the ruling" and "we can have two coaching staffs"...nice work.