GBOD79

January 30th, 2012 at 12:12 AM ^

I would say that with a likely finish of 1-4 for our remaining targets my reaction is not an overreaction. If you cant see that Urban is out recruiting Hoke then that is just your maized colored glasses. Whats worse is that he out-recruiting Hoke with just two months on the job following a 6-7 record. If we cant beat Urban for recruits after going 11-2 then when will we?

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GBOD79

January 30th, 2012 at 12:24 AM ^

Yeah we beat OSU one year while they were having their worst year in a decade. Everyone claims the tide has turned, blah blah blah. The hell it has. The momentum is clearly on OSU's side. Hoke has done nothing but beat the worst OSU team in a decade, and barely at that. Meanwhile, OSU is getting anyone they want and is out recruiting us like a madman. The field matters, but recruiting is where you get the team to take that field. 

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umchicago

January 30th, 2012 at 12:57 AM ^

we return 15-16 starters.  they return less than that.  and we beat them this year.  so we should be favored to win again next year.  then we get them back at home the following year.

and i think you are underestimating this class. we already have some serious talent at areas of need, OL, LB and DL.  2013 will be key to grab a stud WR and RB and typically, those positions can play from day 1.

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Brown Bear

January 30th, 2012 at 8:16 AM ^

Hoke beat the only Ohio team he has had the oppurtunity to beat.  Don't hold that against him.  The momentum was on our side during the summer when WE WERE SIGNING EVERYONE!  It has simply just balanced out and we have very comparable classes....as expected always between the two schools.  Lastly, the field is all that matters.  Ask John Cooper how those top 5 classes worked for him on the field.

 

 

RELAX CHILDREN!

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marlon

January 30th, 2012 at 1:31 AM ^

Would we ever want to steal a Purdue commit?  And before you say it, don't even bring up Roundtree.  He'd rarely see the field on a Michigan team with an average group (for M) of WRs because he's too slow and has a nasty case of the dropsies.  He's one who's benefited tremendously from a less-than-stellar wide receiver corps over the last few years.

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SoullessHack

January 30th, 2012 at 12:14 AM ^

Mattison: "Well, Hoke, we've had the devil's own day, haven't we?" Hoke: "Yes." (Takes a pull from his cigar.) "Lick 'em tomorrow, though." Onward, men. To Vicksburg.

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M-Dog

January 30th, 2012 at 12:29 AM ^

. . . .and now the trifecta:

 - Kozan to Iowa, 

 - Reeves to Ohio State,

 - Madaris to Michigan State.

Good thing we did not lose to Ohio State in hoops or anything like that.  'Cause then my Sunday would be really shitty.

 

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tmzenn

January 30th, 2012 at 12:16 AM ^

I am so suprised how many 50 50 posts we struck out on recently. I am probably over reacting, but I feel like it is just a way a kid can politely say I do not really want to go to your school, All the while knowing very well they have no intentions in signing with one of the 50 50's.

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The Denarding

January 30th, 2012 at 12:18 AM ^

We will close Diamond, Grant, Henry and probably one more unexpected recruit and everyone will be happy.  This is temporary hardship.

I have to say the way Team 132 played showed me a lot.  Michigan doesn't just recruit talent, they build leaders and best.  It's not just a slogan or a punchline - I love the kids who have committed and I hope we land some more but I'm not going to be upset by OSU out recruiting or any such nonsense.  John Cooper routinely out recruited us but the type of players MIchigan used to recruit and will recruit again and the fire that this staff has to win with toughness and integrity will show up on the football field. 

Team 132 which isn't even close to as talented as Team 136 and 137 will be just went 11-2.  I'm not afraid of OSU - they had owned us for 8 years.  They should be afraid of us.  They better out recruit because they aren't going to out smart us and they aren't going to out play us.  That I can guarantee.

 

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One Inch Woody…

January 30th, 2012 at 12:22 AM ^

While I'm on a roll here, (I'm 3 for 3), I'm saying Grant to Oklahoma, Muller to Rutgers, Diamond to Wisconsin, Henry to Illinois, and Diggs to Auburn. Michigan will end its class at 23 and bank for the next one, without filling needs at WR, C, OT, DT, and CB.

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GVSUofM

January 30th, 2012 at 12:25 AM ^

Shittiest recruiting weekend ever! I don't give a damn that we received some verbal committs six months ago! Its a what have you done for me lately world and right now Hoke & Co. couldn't close a f'ckn front door! Awful!

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KinesiologyNerd

January 30th, 2012 at 12:48 AM ^

Yep, those 11 4* and 5* players who committed last year don't count. Everyone knows the players who commit around signing day are the best. Why do we even try? Just forefeit to Ohio for the next ten years and save ourselves the embarrassment.

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MGrad

January 30th, 2012 at 12:45 AM ^

Reeves is the first real commit that Meyer "beat" Hoke on in a head-to-head recruiting match.  It was going to happen at some point.  Hoke will win his share, too.  Reeves doesn't affect my view of the 2012 class, but it's unusual because Michigan was talking to Reeves a lot longer than Ohio, and Hoke and Mattison both put time in with Reeves.  Combine this with Ohio's NCAA sanctions, including a bowl ban, and generally tarnished reputation for being corrupt for a decade, and it's a head-scratcher.  But, hey, if the kid didn't want to come to Michigan, then I am glad he didnt commit, because Michigan doesn't need another "fail and bail" DB story for a long time.

I still trust Mattison to survey the defense for what he wants, and the momentum from consistent winning happens in 2013, not 2012.  Beat Alabama and Ohio next season and the Michigan "brand" will be completely solid come NSD for 2013.

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