I can't decide which 2013 recruit that I'm most looking forward to wearing the winged helmet, but S Dymonte Thomas is up there, and we haven't heard much about him recently. He's competing in a national 7v7 tournament in Indianapolis this weekend, and here's an article with some praise. Also includes a positive shout out to Khalid Hill. Link? Link.
Unfortunately the article
No where in the article does
No where in the article does it say that. It says Marshall was the most explosive playmaker on the day, but coming to the conclusion you did is connecting dots not stated by the author.
How
How are we supposed to rely on you reading stuff for us if you can do it accurately?
Lazy
I'm a big fan of Thomas, too.
I'm a big fan of Thomas, too. He committed to this class early and has been overshadowed by the camp scene and all of the blue-chippers that have committed in the past six months.
Thomas is going to be a beast in the secondary. Don't forget about him.
Precisely. Plus, it's been
Precisely. Plus, it's been weeks since I've had an ohio fan tell me it's only a matter of time until urban flips him.
No they've changed their tune
No they've changed their tune now. They are going to land Von bell (who is way better according to them). Going to be funny when bell commits to Tennessee
Hail to Dymonte Thomas!
Look forward to seeing him wearing the winged helmet and getting 6 for us from time to time!
Can't wait to see him wear the winged helmet. #GOBLUE
Dymonte is going to be a beast in our secondary for years too come. Glad he's Blue.
"Those who stay will be CHAMPIONS" GO BLUE!!!!
DT is the man.
DT is the man.
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Seems like forever ago since
Seems like forever ago since Shane and DT verbaled. DT may not be out camping across the country driving up his ranking but he may be the best prospect in this class. If he came in as a RB I wouldn't bet against him being the highest ranked RB we have pulled in awhile.
Reality Check
If I had a penny for everytime some message board "guru" typed, "he's going to be a beast" I'd have enough money to buy several sets of guitar stings.
Mike Martin was going to be a beast (he looked like one and lifted like one) but never fully materialized into one on the field. He was good but not great.
Will Campbell was to be a beast. Maybe this year when he might likely start for the first time albeit it will be his last year playing.
BooBoo the lock down corner? Boo who?
Justin Turner...another so called lock down corner beast.
Marquis The Mark Slocum. POOF!
Kelly Baraka POOF but in a druggie type of way.
Kevin Grady. He looked like a beast in one of his mug shots.
Sam McGuffie
Tate Forcier
Darryl Stonum
While I don't expect anyone to temper their unrealistic expectations I do find it interesting that many of you somewhat intelligent posters continue to show your ignorance on just how difficult it is for many players to translate their high school skills to the college level. Michigan is over flowing with examples of kids coming in and never materializing yet not many on here have learned that basic lesson.
Sure, someone might end up becoming a beast. But odds of that happening are not great.
The funny thing is the most unlikely players typically end up becoming beasts.
One comes to mind.
Kovacs.
He's as close to a beast you can point to for the fact he's actually pretty damn consistent with his play and has made some great plays. He's been the anchor in the secondary. He's not perfect but he's been stellar when it has mattered. If only all UM players had his work ethic and football smarts.
It's why I love his story. He's a great example of why recruiting is so hit and miss.
Ok, I've typed my peace.
Can anyone spare a dime? I want a bagel at Drake's.
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You mad bro?
You mad bro?
Password is taco
Am I mad?
No, just bitch slapping the mgosheep on here.
Someone has to do it. Might as well be me.
So what type of alcohol are you going to ruin your liver with tonight?
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Beam and coke, yourself?
Beam and coke, yourself?
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Kovacs is a one out of maybe
Kovacs is a one out of maybe every 10,000 type of hit in recruiting. Guys of Dymonte's caliber probably have a 1 in 5 hit rate. No one is calling it a done deal but he is a highly talented high school player who you should be excited about seeing his future potential. Calm down E-thug.
Isn't Denard pretty great? I
Isn't Denard pretty great? I would say he is much more of a beast than Kovacs.
Gee, thanks for
Gee, thanks for "bitchslapping" my "ignorant" "sheep" ass. I guess I missed the part where I stated that it was guaranteed that Thomas was going to be a "beast." And I send you my most sincere apologies for being hopeful and looking forward to seeing a recruit play who has a good chance of playing well and contributing to the team I love. I'll try to be much more negative, pissy, and insulting next time I post a thread... then hopefully I will get a pos-bang from you.
PS: Could you stop pretending that you're Shakey Jake. I really really like Shakey Jake. You're ruining that for me.
If you consider kovacs is a
If you consider kovacs is a beast then I don't see how you can say Martin wasn't a beast. Also, your point that the guys who most likely turn into beasts are the Jordan kovacs of the world is undermined by the fact that you can only name one. There are plenty of recruiting misses but there are more recruiting hits than finding the kovacs of the world. The star system isn't great but it is proven that the higher table you are a a recruit the more likely he will pan out. Chill bro. There are plenty of people on the blog that recognize not all these guys are goingto pan out. You aren't as smart and well-reasoned as you think are.
"The unexamined life is not worth living." Socrates.
Very well said
Very well said shakey jake. I cant wait to see some of these guys play, but the truth is if half of the 2013 class or any class does well on the field we are doing great. Most of these guys will be a miss and not a hit or a star.That is just the way recruiting goes.
Tripp...
The one thing I give high marks to the staff is that they are very focused on recruiting high character kids. Sure, they are kids and kids do stupid things but unlike the last staff, this staff is paying a lot more attention to a kid's character.
And believe me, I hope the majority of these recruits pan out and are instrumental to winning many games and B1G championships (maybe one or two NCs). But my hope is tempered by reality, something many on here aren't capable of doing (and why this message board has vastly deteriorated over the years.)
Hence, why I don't post much unless I am mad and want assault mgosheep with my guitar.
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Mike Martin was just 'good'?
Mike Martin was just 'good'? What the hell football games have you been watching last few years?
Stopped reading your post right after that. Don't know what the hell your talking about.
Then state why Martin was better than good
Make your case then, if you can. You might persuade me that I am wrong.
I realize he was double teamed a lot. Good players have that happen to them. But I don't see where he would qualify as great.
And the fact you didn't even continue reading based on your difference of opinion only exposes you as the narrow minded poster that populates this board.
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Define great
Please define great with an example...it's easy to judge by our own rational, but by yours no one has been great other than kovacs
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How about the fact that he
How about the fact that he was an all-Big Ten selection and third round draft pick?
If Ann Arbor is a whore, why didn't you get in?
Mike Martin was rated the
Mike Martin was rated the 193rd player in the nation in his recruiting class and he ended up being a third round draft pick, So yea, I'd say he exceeded expectations.
“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
Yeah, I get the idea of
Yeah, I get the idea of relative expectations, but to say Kovacs is a beast and Mike Martin wasn't? Don't see how anyone could defend such an assessment.
According to Mattison
Mattison said Martin was the best player on last year's defense. If you're calling Kovacs a borderline beast, and according to one of the best DCs around Martin was better than Kovacs, well, then, case made.
Physics teacher in NY.
It doesn't take much effort
It doesn't take much effort to make a case. He was drafted to play in the National(f'n) Football League. If that isn't great guitar hero tell us what is.
Interesting that Kenton Gibbs
Interesting that Kenton Gibbs is coming to te BBQ at the big house.
"The unexamined life is not worth living." Socrates.
Maybe he just wants some
Maybe he just wants some really good BBQ for free
He has always been interested
He has always been interested in Michigan, and probably enjoys hanging out with all of his Cass Tech buddies who will be there.
Plues, it's a better move than, say, going off on a rant about how much Michigan sucks for not offering him.
It always does show a lot of
It always does show a lot of class when kids aren't freaking out about not getting offers from elite programs. Unfortunately there is not enough spots for everyone at every place. Life is full of rejection; just have to work hard and enjoy what you get.
"The unexamined life is not worth living." Socrates.
Unfortunately the article also says the best player of anyone on the day was Jalin Marshall. #ihateohio