the just released schedules were a flat-out statement that the B10 doesn't believe SOS will matter in playoff selection
A few minor recruiting notes
August 28th, 2011 at 2:34 PM
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A few minor recruiting notes
Steve Wiltfong of 247 sports was at Eastern Michigan for the last two games that took place last night (Brother Rice vs Detroit King and Cass Tech vs Famington Hills Harrison). He wrote a free story on all the top players in the games. Although there isn't much new about the Cass Tech game (most was covered on a previous thread) it's still nice to see it from another perspective. He also had good things to say about 2013 prospect Jon Reschke (Brother Rice) "The Future247 linebacker from Brother Rice had nine tackles and a fumble recovery in the victory over King. The hard-hitting Reschke was consistently around the football, moving well sideline to sideline. Standing in at 6-foot-2, 223 pounds, Reschke has a good first step and is also fluid when dropping into pass coverage." http://247sports.com/Article/Big-Day-Prep-Showdown-standouts-37273 Earlier this week the Detroit News ranked the top 20 high school seniors in Michigan. Of them the #1,2,3,4,8, 9,12 players in the state commited to Michigan. This came in three different segments, broken up into the #1 player: http://detnews.com/article/20110824/SPORTS05/108240317/TOP-FOOTBALL-PLAY... #2-10: http://detnews.com/article/20110824/SPORTS05/108240357/TOP-PLAYERS--2-10 #11-20: http://detnews.com/article/20110824/SPORTS05/108240354/TOP-PLAYERS--11-20
August 28th, 2011 at 2:39 PM | 
Tis the season to be Jolly
Tis the season to be Jolly
August 28th, 2011 at 10:18 PM |
christmas is when my tickets
christmas is when my tickets
christmas is when my tickets arrive (i sing carols)...
the opener is new year's day.
August 28th, 2011 at 2:39 PM |
Detroit news rankings 1-12
Detroit news rankings 1-12
Detroit news rankings 1-12 (Michigan commits in caps)
1. TERRY RICHARDSON
2. JAMES ROSS
3. MARIO OJEMUDIA
4. ROYCE JENKINS-STONE
5. Ron Thomson
6. Aaron Burbridge
7. Dennis Norfleet
8. MATT GODIN
9. DEVIN FUNCHESS
10. Danny Obrien
11.Jamal Lyles
12. BEN BRADEN
August 28th, 2011 at 2:43 PM |
Richardson wont be there for long
Richardson wont be there for long
By the end of the season T-Rich will be out of that #1 spot..... By all accounts he looked bad yesterday playing against Burbridge ....
August 28th, 2011 at 2:56 PM |
And I think Burbridge will
And I think Burbridge will
And I think Burbridge will move up, from all account he sounded like a really good player, maybe the best on the field. Does anyone know how solid his MSU commitment is? I thought he was high on Michigan but told he couldn't commit til his grades were in order, is there any chance he switches if he gets qualified?
August 28th, 2011 at 3:03 PM |
posted from iPhone
posted from iPhone
This is not true. Why do people keep saying this? Wiltfong has a free article up about the game, so does the Detroit news, and Terry held his own, even by other. It's not like Burbridge had an awesome game. 3 catches and about 54 yards. Terry wasn't spectacular, but he also had a pass break-up in 1-on-1 coverage with Burbridge in the end zone. The big knock on Terry is his weight, which is true, hence why he got knocked around supporting the run a little. But he has silky smooth hip movement and enough closing speed to run with about any HS receiver out there. He'll be solid for us in the future.
If we're going to worry about anyone, it should be RJS. It sounded like Harrison ran all over Cass, and RJS is the MLB I believe. But I don't know if that's because he was getting doubled all night or something.
August 28th, 2011 at 3:54 PM |
Just be careful
Just be careful
I have been a high school football coach for 25 years now. Fans do not always know the whole story. Kids can have injuries....tweeked ankle, sore shoulder, sore hamstring etc. that keep them from performing at their highest level. It is a long season and a player should not be judged on one game alone. You never know what other circumstances came into play. There have not been many games that I have coached where our entire roster of kids were healthy and played at their highest level.
I am not saying that I know anything about T Rich and his performance, but keep that in mind
Get busy livin' or get busy dyin'
August 28th, 2011 at 2:43 PM |
Hurry up
Hurry up
college football!
So hot. Milk was a bad choice.
August 28th, 2011 at 3:00 PM |
Doesn't Danny O'Brien seem a
Doesn't Danny O'Brien seem a
Doesn't Danny O'Brien seem a little low at #10?
"A Michigan Man will coach a Michigan Team"
August 28th, 2011 at 3:18 PM |
agreed
agreed
And Braden down at #12? I agree that this is a reasonable list of the better players in Michigan, but I think that the order that the players are ranked in is pretty far off. I anticpate Braden and O'Brien will show that they should be higher, and likely Godin will as well.
Not that I'm a shameless homer or anything . . . ;)
"Underwear Wearing Basement Dweller"
August 28th, 2011 at 3:26 PM |
posted from iPhone
posted from iPhone
August 28th, 2011 at 3:39 PM |
comment from Wiltfong in that article
comment from Wiltfong in that article
"Richardson is what he is. I've certainly seen shorter corners do big things. Height may be one of the more overrated aspects of evaluating corners-as in sometimes folks get locked in on it and completely disregard speed (the most important thing), hips, toughness, etc. That being said, we clearly overrated Richardson to begin with (my bad on that), but it's not like he has no chance. He's got a chance-and quite a good one."
August 28th, 2011 at 3:43 PM |
WR Eric Wilson
WR Eric Wilson
of Redford Thurston was a beast in his first game. Michigan needs to take a look at this in-state kid. Offers from Northwestern and West Virginia.
"I'm not a scratch golfer. I don't know how to bowl. I can't read the stock market. Heck, I have a hard time remembering my wife's cell phone number. But I can call 'Flip Right Double X Jet 36 Counter Naked Waggle at 7 X Quarter' in my sleep." Jon Gruden
August 28th, 2011 at 3:52 PM |
Yes, you've mentioned this
Yes, you've mentioned this
Yes, you've mentioned this multiple times. You wouldn't happen to be related to young, unrated Mr. Wilson, would you?
August 28th, 2011 at 4:43 PM |
Well...
Well...
In all fairness, he could just be a fan who thinks the kid would look great in a UM uniform. It's not like everyone here hasn't repeated him or herself on numerous occasions.
August 29th, 2011 at 7:37 AM |
He should have been
He should have been
Eric Wilson should have been impressive..He was playing against an awful Edsel Ford team
August 28th, 2011 at 3:46 PM |
I was at the game.
I was at the game.
Cass Tech looked overmatched and was out coached. A multitude of penalties, totally ineffective on defense,, and an inept offense. Richardson is tiny. Burbridge showed excellent run-after-the-catch ability. Funchess has good wheels for a TE. Ojemudia displayed excellent quickness.
RJS did little of note. In fact, most of Cass Tech did little of note. It was a clunker for Cass as a whole.
"The Ruhr will not be subjected to a single bomb. If an enemy bomber reaches the Ruhr, my name is not Hermann Göring: you can call me Urban Meyer!"
August 28th, 2011 at 4:53 PM |
You might have been at the
You might have been at the
Inspired by your negativity:
You might have been at the game, but your opinion means little to most. Let's leave the analysis to the paid professionals. Thanks for sharing.
Joined:2010-5-29
August 28th, 2011 at 6:33 PM |
I for one have no problem
I for one have no problem
I for one have no problem with someone who was at the game sharing their analysis, even if it's negative.
August 28th, 2011 at 6:53 PM |
I agree.
I agree.
It's a message board, anyone can offer their opinion/analysis. If you only want analysis from paid professionals just ignore what anyone else says.
August 28th, 2011 at 8:44 PM |
True
True
You give some great advice. Though he also has the right to his own opinion. Even if it's a contradiction of another members opinion.
Let's Go Blue!
August 28th, 2011 at 4:56 PM |
I would really appreciate a
I would really appreciate a
I would really appreciate a little more in depth analysis on why T-rich supposedly had such a bad game....Burbridge had 3 catches for 54 yards and I heard at least one of those catches was when Cass was in a zone and T-rich wasn't even on him.....maybe Burbridge was beating him consistently but the ball just wasn't getting there? Just curious.....
Also it was funny how some MSU fans were discrediting Mario's incredible performance because the competition wasn't very good, however they are jizzing in their pants about Burbridge...they played against the same team.
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
- Vince Lombardi
August 28th, 2011 at 8:08 PM |
Richardson wasn't locked up
Richardson wasn't locked up
Richardson wasn't locked up on Burbridge every play. What Burbridge did statistically had everything to do with Harrison spreading the ball around and really nothing to do with Richardson. The main point most people have on Richardson is that he is really small and to me wasn't that athletically gifted as say the TE from Harrison or Burbridge. Nothing stood out about him physically nor did he make plays.
Of course this is just high school football and a lot can change. Those poor Cass Tech kids were over matched by what might be the best team in the state. And, what might be the best Harrison team.
August 28th, 2011 at 6:17 PM |
Personally
Personally
I was extremely impressed with Dennis Norfleet .. the kid is small, but tough, fast as hell, and can frickin put the moves on. He looked like a great back.
I cant believe the 1st game of the season is less than a week away .... Im just so excited like a kid at Christmas .. OK that is all