the just released schedules were a flat-out statement that the B10 doesn't believe SOS will matter in playoff selection
EJ Levenberry Announcing on Tuesday
April 20th, 2012 at 6:49 AM | 
Correcting someones grammar
Correcting someones grammar
April 20th, 2012 at 8:14 AM |
Oh, the irony
Oh, the irony
*someone's
"The straightest line from A to B is straight: From A to B"
"When you have Denard Robinson, you can have everything"
~George Walden
April 19th, 2012 at 11:22 PM |
Although FSU already has two
Although FSU already has two
Although FSU already has two LB's... so they may be filling up at LB...
-DD
April 19th, 2012 at 11:38 PM |
He also said he was going to
He also said he was going to
He also said he was going to help recruit for his team, so yeah, Florida State still fits in there.
Avatar is a reference to this. Go Blue!
April 20th, 2012 at 8:40 AM |
Maybe
Maybe
Maybe he is doing it out of respect for Michigan and Coach Hoke so they don't save a spot for him.
April 20th, 2012 at 9:55 AM |
Yes, he would be
Yes, he would be
Michigan's class is full at LB but they've made it clear to him that they're holding a spot for him. Announcing this early has nothing to do with either class filling up. He's just seen everything he needs to see and is making a decision. Your optimism is commendable, but just be careful in setting yourself up for disappointment.
April 19th, 2012 at 11:07 PM |
Whoa! Even though he just
Whoa! Even though he just
Whoa! Even though he just left us, I'm still not sure who this favors.
If I say a duck can pull a truck, shut up and hook the sucka up!
April 20th, 2012 at 1:07 AM |
I feel pretty good about our
I feel pretty good about our
I feel pretty good about our chances. He said Michigan was the leader for a while, then went to FSU for a week and said they were back to even with Michigan. Then he comes back to Michigan, says it was a fantastic trip, and sets an announcement date... I just feel like if it was Florida State he would have taken more time to think it over since he liked Michigan so much both times he came. It would be a huge surprise if he chose FSU.
"Michigan Defense" is dominating everything, in every aspect of life. That's a rough definition.
-Craig Roh 10/29/2011
April 20th, 2012 at 1:19 AM |
YOUR
YOUR
RIGHT BROTHER! HOKE STRIKES AGAIN,GO BLUE!!!
April 20th, 2012 at 1:23 AM |
I like
I like
Your thought process..
Mom, MGrad and life long fan living in So Cal
April 20th, 2012 at 10:33 AM |
My mind's telling me
My mind's telling me
My mind's telling me noooo...............................but my BODY, my BODY is telling me yeahahesssss
April 20th, 2012 at 11:35 AM |
I can't believe more people
I can't believe more people
I can't believe more people aren't upvoting this.
“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
April 19th, 2012 at 11:07 PM |
at least 50/50 ......
at least 50/50 ......
at least 50/50 ......
"...when the ole' season is over, you and I know, it's going to be Michigan again; Michigan!"
April 19th, 2012 at 11:08 PM |
sweet jeebus!
sweet jeebus!
we need a countdown clock, a levenberry liveblog, and preparations for the future posbang!
No radio. Nothing of value.
April 19th, 2012 at 11:11 PM |
Buckleing up seems like the
Buckleing up seems like the
Buckleing up seems like the safe bet, then you are ready to go regadless of the decision. Lets keep the recruiting machine rollin Hoke & Co.
April 19th, 2012 at 11:11 PM |
Serious question: how much
Serious question: how much
Serious question: how much importance have the Levenberrys placed on academics?
April 19th, 2012 at 11:15 PM |
We'll know Tuesday.
We'll know Tuesday.
We'll know Tuesday.
"Quote it. Let them know" - KK
April 19th, 2012 at 11:21 PM |
In interviews they always say
In interviews they always say
In interviews they always say it's very high up on their list of priorities, but he's consistently maintained FSU and Michigan as the two leaders for a couple months now. I think the coaching staff is way more important to them than academics. He has an incredible father who just wants to do right by his son, I don't think they look at Florida State like I would as a Michigan grad. So to answer your implied question, no, I don't think that tips the hand one way or the other.
April 19th, 2012 at 11:23 PM |
Also, to forestall the inevitable
Also, to forestall the inevitable
the last time I can remember that a kid was essentially down to UofM and FSU and said academics would be the most important factor, he chose FSU and Michigan fans mocked him fairly relentlessly.
Then he won a Rhodes Scholarship.
There is no time, sir, at which ties do not matter.
April 20th, 2012 at 8:01 AM |
Myron Rolle
Myron Rolle
The thing is, unless you're going for the Rhodes specifically, you do deserve to be mocked for picking FSU on the basis of academics.
As it turns out, they have carved out something of a niche for themselves just in terms of preparing students for the scholarship. So if that's what Levenberry wants, FSU may be the place for him. But generally speaking, it is a subpar academic institution.
April 20th, 2012 at 10:27 AM |
From what I recall, FSU took
From what I recall, FSU took
From what I recall, FSU took him on an extensive tour of their bio-medical labs, set him up for multiple days shadowing faculty in them, and laid out a program where he could quickly advance, over the course of 2 1/2 years, to doing graduate work in his chosen field. They tailored a specific academic program for him and showed him the roadmap whereby he could accomplish his academic and athletic goals, while we kind of rested on our academic reputation.
And I really doubt they tried to sell him on "we'll get you a rhodes."
April 20th, 2012 at 8:41 PM |
I think they had 2-3 other
I think they had 2-3 other
I think they had 2-3 other Rhodes finalists before Rolle came on board, and had one more after he won his. My understanding is that they are specifically tailoring things to some athletes to compete for the award. Your answer is more specific, but I think both are complementary.
April 19th, 2012 at 11:15 PM |
My psychic
My psychic
says it's definitely Michigan! But she did say she was surprised to see me.....
If someone ever invented a low fat vitamin - filled vegetable that tasted like fudge covered Rice Krispies treats - I'd probably eat better
April 19th, 2012 at 11:16 PM |
TTB's evaluation must have
TTB's evaluation must have
TTB's evaluation must have pushed him over the edge.
April 19th, 2012 at 11:18 PM |
Exactly. Once you get
Exactly. Once you get
Exactly. Once you get compared to Obi Ezeh what else is there to wait for?
I poop excellence
April 19th, 2012 at 11:56 PM |
In that case, if he goes to
In that case, if he goes to
In that case, if he goes to FSU, we get to blame Magnus...or thank him if the kid doesn't pan out.
April 19th, 2012 at 11:19 PM |
woah
woah
did not see this coming...
if he picks FSU, i hope the staff starts pushing hard for Michael Hutchings/ Peter Kalambayi/Alex Anzalone
April 19th, 2012 at 11:16 PM |
Serious Question
Serious Question
If he commits who else is committing? Or are we getting 8 commits and closing up the class on Tuesday?
April 19th, 2012 at 11:19 PM |
surprise ending
surprise ending
Levenberry goes to FSU, and in a shocker, Michael Hutchings commits to M, never having been to the midwest.
This starts the Cali stampede, where Joe Mathis and S'ua Cravens join up with Eddie Vanderdoes to make a strong Cali force for M . . .
"Underwear Wearing Basement Dweller"
April 20th, 2012 at 8:24 AM |
It is no longer a surprise.
It is no longer a surprise.
It is no longer a surprise.
"Is There Anybody Out There?" Pink Floyd, The Wall.
April 19th, 2012 at 11:17 PM |
In Michigan's case, good
In Michigan's case, good
In Michigan's case, good things come to those who wait? Yes? Si? Ya?
'Try growing up in Texas a Michigan WOLVERINE'.
April 20th, 2012 at 11:21 AM |
Ja*
Ja*
Ja*
April 19th, 2012 at 11:19 PM |
Missing out on Cravens will be fine
Missing out on Cravens will be fine
If we pick Levenberry up. This class is just unreal.
Yep, that's Simba made out of a pineapple.
April 19th, 2012 at 11:20 PM |
My money's
My money's
on FSU.
There is no time, sir, at which ties do not matter.
April 19th, 2012 at 11:20 PM |
If I were a betting man
If I were a betting man
I'd say (based upon what I've heard) I'd say Michigan is the safe bet. His father loves FSU, but EJ loves Michigan. His mother coming on the trip with him to Michigan is a damn good sign for Michigan.
Roll Tide.
April 19th, 2012 at 11:23 PM |
I'd say (based upon what I am
I'd say (based upon what I am
I'd say (based upon what I am hoping for) I'd say I hope ur right.
I poop excellence
April 19th, 2012 at 11:23 PM |
that is the interesting thing
that is the interesting thing
FSU got the long visit, but the commit is coming right after Mrs. Levenberry visited. Which one should we give more weight to ?
"Underwear Wearing Basement Dweller"
April 20th, 2012 at 2:16 AM |
I just had this debate with
I just had this debate with
I just had this debate with my wife on where my son should go to middle school.
The Mom always wins.
M'Dog
April 19th, 2012 at 11:44 PM |
FWIW
FWIW
Farrell still thinks it's FSU, although he's less confident than he was. I know he uses the Homer Simpson makeup shotgun to predict recruits a lot of the time, but he's been adamant about this one for months.
Guess we'll see.
There is no time, sir, at which ties do not matter.
April 20th, 2012 at 2:34 AM |
Been on a Simpsons kick
Been on a Simpsons kick
Been on a Simpsons kick lately and literally watched that episode a few hours ago. Well played, AAB. Well played.
GO BLUE! MClub supports you.
April 19th, 2012 at 11:52 PM |
RDT, wheres been the updates
RDT, wheres been the updates
RDT, wheres been the updates lately? Miss reading the info...
April 20th, 2012 at 12:03 AM |
Really RDT, we need the
Really RDT, we need the
Really RDT, we need the inside scoop on whether the Michigan Marching Band will eventually make the trip to Dallas.
April 20th, 2012 at 2:30 AM |
It's
It's
always good to get Mom on your side. I hope your right RDT. My F5 key will be getting a workout Tuesday.
April 19th, 2012 at 11:24 PM |
The coaches turned away
The coaches turned away
The coaches turned away several highly regarded linebackers and yet kept Levenberry's offer on the table. I'd say there's a good chance the coaches knew what they were doing. Smart money is on Michigan.
I've decided to lay off the food for a while, and go on the booze.
April 19th, 2012 at 11:28 PM |
Alternative explanation
Alternative explanation
They knew they were going to get Gedeon and were fine with 2 linebackers unless the third was Levenberry.
There is no time, sir, at which ties do not matter.
April 19th, 2012 at 11:49 PM |
Yes, definitely a valid
Yes, definitely a valid
Yes, definitely a valid alternative hypothesis. I guess we'll have to wait and see.
I've decided to lay off the food for a while, and go on the booze.
April 19th, 2012 at 11:26 PM |
This makes me giddy like a schoolgirl.
This makes me giddy like a schoolgirl.
Football is both an identity and a terminal illness. A rhythm and a chaos and an opiate for the mind all at once.
-Johnny Danbury (umichedme.blogspot.com)
April 19th, 2012 at 11:33 PM |
Meh
Meh
Wake me up on Tuesday after he announces Michigan.
Calling THE PARTY ROOM, paging THE PARTY ROOM...
April 20th, 2012 at 8:46 AM |
Someone please tell me
Someone please tell me
how that dog is sucking that ball into it's belly!
Love & Hate are horns on the same goat.
April 20th, 2012 at 10:16 AM |
Osmosis
Osmosis
Osmosis
"You're fat and you're mine". Bo to Dan Dierdorf.
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