rundown of Michigan's riser
A few minor recruiting notes (updated)
December 1st, 2011 at 6:13 PM
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A few minor recruiting notes (updated)
Michigan just offered 2013 WR Kevin Gladney from Akron OH. He is on the espnu 150 watch list (top 300) and a three star #300 player on 247 sports. Some sites have him listed around 6'4 or 6'3 and Michigan seems to be his first offer. Here is a scouting report from mgouser NStank http://mgoblog.com/category/user-tags/kevin-gladney ... According to Sam Webb's twitter, the Michigan coaches just visited Evan Boehm (recently decommited from Missouri). Scout lists him as the top cener in the country while other sites list him as one of the top guards in the country... Rivals just updated the rest of their rankings and Drake Johnson just picked up three stars (was not rated before). http://rivals.yahoo.com/michigan/football/recruiting/player-Drake-Johnso... ... Coach Mallory is going to visit Yuri Wright and Don Bosco prep tomorrow. http://michigan.247sports.com/Board/59424/Next-stop-for-Michigan-assista... ... And Dymonte Thomas made first team all Ohio (via his twitter)
December 1st, 2011 at 6:20 PM | 
Drake Johnson
Drake Johnson
December 1st, 2011 at 6:21 PM |
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Also have an in home visit with TE macnamara today. Go blue!!
December 1st, 2011 at 6:22 PM |
Never heard of Evan Boehm
Never heard of Evan Boehm
Never heard of Evan Boehm before now, but a 4* center? Yes, please (but does that mean he'd take a spot away from Garnett or Diamond?)!
"It would be a travesty, it would be ridiculous to all of a sudden come back and get the feeling back, get the health back, feel good again and then all of a sudden go throw some other colors on my shirt and go coach."
December 1st, 2011 at 6:24 PM |
I honestly don't believe we
I honestly don't believe we
I honestly don't believe we can get both Garnett and Diamond. I hope I'm proven wrong though.
December 1st, 2011 at 6:39 PM |
Seven linemen in one class
Seven linemen in one class
Seven linemen in one class seems like too many.
December 1st, 2011 at 6:59 PM |
2013
2013
Looks like Michigan might recurit 3-4 olineman. Getting a jump isn't so much of a bad ideal.
Glad you hangout here more...always thought of you as being the *voice of reason!*
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December 1st, 2011 at 7:05 PM |
Manball
Manball
Sounds like MANBALL to me. Put all 7 on the line of scrimmage and let them plow on down the field.
December 1st, 2011 at 7:41 PM |
sounds like Williams and
sounds like Williams and
sounds like Williams and Kalis are pretty likely to play next year, which is obvs super rare for OL. mitigating circumstances, IOW.
...the Canadians make up for it with their emotion and classic ice-dancing skill.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:01 PM |
AJ Williams isn't an
AJ Williams isn't an
AJ Williams isn't an O-lineman. He is a tight end. He's said it, Tim has said it. The only people claiming he's moving to the O-line next year are Internet message board posters.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:22 PM |
Well you are leaving out that:
Well you are leaving out that:
1) the recruiting services list him as an OL
2) he played OL this year and
3) his size and skills fit way more as an OL than as a TE.
December 1st, 2011 at 11:07 PM |
i don't think it's crazy to
i don't think it's crazy to
i don't think it's crazy to give partial credit to a board poster thinking a 290 lb dude who played tackle his senior season might just end up on the OL when all is said and done.
but if we're not counting him, Kalis is almost like a 2011 recruit since he's the least likely to need a redshirt of all time. given the massive depth issues, i don't have a problem taking 6. we have 8 scholarship linemen and 6 will be gone after 2013.
meanwhile, it's entirely possible that missing Molk, Martin and RVB and dealing w/ Urban Meyer after a full season makes it somewhat harder to recruit. get while the gettins good, yo.
...the Canadians make up for it with their emotion and classic ice-dancing skill.
December 1st, 2011 at 6:31 PM |
Evan Boehm was all over our
Evan Boehm was all over our
Evan Boehm was all over our radar 9 months ago or so, but committed to Missouri pretty early. He's a legit stud OL, and although he'd take a spot away from Garnett or Diamond, you'd be OK with that, trust me.
EDIT: Let me rephrase. I'd rather have Garnett than Boehm (probably not Diamond though), but Boehm is also a big time talent at the same position, and I'd be happy with either.
December 1st, 2011 at 6:42 PM |
I remeber watching those
I remeber watching those
I remeber watching those videos back when camps were still going.
If I had to pick two, I would want Boehm and Garnett. IMO, think both are better than Diamond.
Greetings from Bolivia.
"It's special how the real true people hang together. And if you don't support the program you're not a true Michigan guy. It's that simple." - Gary Moeller
December 1st, 2011 at 7:21 PM |
No idea how to embed
No idea how to embed
http://rivals.yahoo.com/video/recruiting-football/Army-combine-OL-v-DL-Pt4-1019255
I think this is the video you are referring to.
December 1st, 2011 at 7:45 PM |
how 'bout this
how 'bout this
1. get the embedded formatted link
2. switch to plain text editor
3. paste link in editor
4. profit
5. save
Born in Oklahoma
Raised in Ohio
Escaped to Meechigan
December 1st, 2011 at 9:04 PM |
somewhere justingoblue is
somewhere justingoblue is
somewhere justingoblue is kicking himself for not getting to post this.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:13 PM |
Danny O'Brien
Danny O'Brien
Watching this video makes me want Danny O'Brien... :(
December 1st, 2011 at 6:35 PM |
All indications...
All indications...
...point to adding just one more OL to the class anyhow, so it looks like it is going to be first commit, first served between Diamond, Boehm, and Garnett (or less likely Banner or Kozan).
That said, the depth chart at center would look a lot better with Evan Boehm's name penciled onto it.
"One man. Goodbye! Hello Heisman!"
December 1st, 2011 at 6:36 PM |
He was committed to Missouri
He was committed to Missouri
He was committed to Missouri until recently...but Missouri is below him. It's probably a good thing he's looking elsewhere.
December 1st, 2011 at 6:30 PM |
Always enjoy these little
Always enjoy these little
Always enjoy these little tidbits. Thanks man.
HOKE SMASH.
December 1st, 2011 at 6:35 PM |
Nice
Nice
Evan Boehm is the top center in the 2012 class. That would be a huge get.
December 1st, 2011 at 6:34 PM |
The spots are are very
The spots are are very
The spots are are very limited right now. By my count there are 5 spots left and we know 1 of those is reseverd for Dunn. And another 2 spots are reserved for WR's.
I have to think it's first come first serve for one of the remaining two pots between Garnett and Diamond (and now Boehm?). The last spot could be used on Yuri Wright or McNamara.
It kind of sucks we have such limited room because for a change I feel Michigan to clean up on the recruiting trail...
December 1st, 2011 at 7:34 PM |
With the log jam we have at
With the log jam we have at
With the log jam we have at OG, I would think Stacy never sees the field during his 4 years (barring injuries of course). He would have to beat out all of the current underclassmen (Bryant and Schofield are two of the names that stand out). Down the road he would also have to beat out Kalis, Bars, and possibly Garnett. I'm not even counting Braden, Magnusson and Diamond (all of whom I think project as OT's). Also not accounted for is AJ WIlliams if he were to move to an OG/OT spot. Chances are Stacy does not play if we land Boehm...
December 1st, 2011 at 8:00 PM |
Whoa, chill. First of all,
Whoa, chill. First of all,
Whoa, chill. First of all, Bryant, Schofield and maybe Kalis if he doesn't RS will graduate before Stacey, same with Jack Miller. That would leave Boehm/Garnett, Bars and maybe Williams in his class. If Boehm comes and plays OG, then Stacey is the starting OC his senior year. If Boehm comes in and plays OC, then Stacey's senior year he'd have to fight only kids younger than him for the spot.
Also - kids get hurt, they transfer, some don't pan out. No one thought Omameh would ever play with guys like Mealer, O'Neill and Wermers in his class.
December 1st, 2011 at 8:52 PM |
I think about half of the
I think about half of the
I think about half of the offensive line prospects don't finish out their careers (injury, transfer, fatness, etc.), so if Stacey sticks it out, there's a very good chance that he'll see significant playing time.
You rarely see fourth or fifth year guys who don't play in some capacity. It's kind of a war of attrition. Whoever's left standing after a few years gets a job somewhere.
December 1st, 2011 at 6:35 PM |
If we get Boehn where does
If we get Boehn where does
If we get Boehn where does that leave Stacy? I wouldn't be very happy if this Boehm visit is true...
December 1st, 2011 at 6:39 PM |
It leaves Stacey as a
It leaves Stacey as a
It leaves Stacey as a potential guard or center...still.
December 1st, 2011 at 6:59 PM |
Both Boehm and Stacey are
Both Boehm and Stacey are
Both Boehm and Stacey are OG/OC players, one will play OG and one OC, I would assume.
December 1st, 2011 at 6:42 PM |
Thanks for the info.
Thanks for the info.
That was mgodef!
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December 1st, 2011 at 6:47 PM |
Congrats to Drake. I saw him
Congrats to Drake. I saw him
Congrats to Drake. I saw him and Shane at the Ohio game. They both need to put on some pounds. Especially Drake if he wants to play RB. Right now he looks to be more of a slot receiver.
December 1st, 2011 at 7:03 PM |
Give me Garnett and Boehm. I
Give me Garnett and Boehm. I
Give me Garnett and Boehm. I heard from coach Jackson that Boehm was like Molk, but nastier. He also said Garnett was like Jake Long, only a better pass blocker
December 1st, 2011 at 7:07 PM |
This is good news. A third
This is good news. A third
This is good news. A third guy in the OL mix puts more pressure on the first two. I'd be happy with any of the three from what I've read.
December 1st, 2011 at 7:20 PM |
All-Ohio Team Div. 1&2
All-Ohio Team Div. 1&2
Not sure if this has already been posted, but here are some of our recruits that did well with post-season honors (unless they're in the championships):
Div. 1, 1st Team
Chris Wormley (co-POY), Tom Strobel, Joe Bolden, Bri'onte Dunn (fingers crossed), Allen Gant, A.J. Williams
Div. 1, 2nd Team
Pharoah Brown (thought I'd just throw him in here even if he's not committed now)
Div. 1, Special Mention
Kyle Kalis, Caleb Stacey
Div. 3, First Team
Jarrod Wilson, Dymonte Thomas
I would say this is a pretty good turn out for our recruits from Ohio. Kalis missed a few games or he would probably have been given a first team nod as well.
"For the last 28 years, I've spent my life in the greatest of places, the University of Michigan." -Lloyd Carr
December 1st, 2011 at 7:23 PM |
Geez,
Geez,
with Boehm in the fold now possibly my wish list just got real jacked up.
I guess I'd have to go..
1. Darboh (we need a WR in this class, if not 2)
2. Garnett
3. Wright
4. Boehm
5. Dunn / Other WR
....ummm, yeah, I'd take that.
*No disrespect to Dunn - I want him no doubt, just wondering how much he "wants" to be here vs. thinking he should be here. At one point he was #1 on my list because stealing him from Ohio would just be even sweeter, but we have other needs, there are other options, and that whole "wanting" to be a wolverine. All that said - the second he commits I'll be doing cartwheels down the aisle at work.
\guy who cares a lot about his list but realizes noone else probably cares about his meaningless list
*Edit - Shit we need McNamara too if we actually have a chance at him. I guess I'd replace anyone but Darboh with him. Screw my list - carry on...
HAIL.
"Where's the threat? Oh, it's right here, and it's devouring us alive." -Ace<
December 1st, 2011 at 7:44 PM |
Diggs?
Diggs?
December 2nd, 2011 at 1:31 AM |
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You sound like a conflicted man.
December 1st, 2011 at 8:04 PM |
Noah Spence recently said
Noah Spence recently said
Noah Spence recently said tOSU is his leader....they could get two five star DE, plus Pittman...Welcome Urban
December 1st, 2011 at 9:18 PM |
I hate bringing it up but....
I hate bringing it up but....
I hate bringing it up but.... any chance if one or more of these O-line kids commit we have someone else currently commited start looking around? The proverbial pool is getting somewhat crowded.
December 1st, 2011 at 10:02 PM |
Early Enrollment Question
Early Enrollment Question
If Michigan is to take 28 in this class, 3 recruits will need to enroll early. IIRC, Ringer and Wilson are set to do so. Is there a third early enroll already lined up? It's already December.
December 1st, 2011 at 10:20 PM |
I believe Bolden is enrolling
I believe Bolden is enrolling
I believe Bolden is enrolling early, and Dunn will enroll early of he commits to us.
December 2nd, 2011 at 1:35 AM |
Sam Webb says UM is for sure
Sam Webb says UM is for sure
Sam Webb says UM is for sure taking 2 wideouts. Darboh is blue is what he hinted. That leaves one spot between Payton, Diggs, and Chesson.
He says that whoever is next after Darboh, better move on it fast. Says, most likely is Chesson, but if he doesn't this is good for Diggs. Said if Diggs wants on this train he better move fast (meaning get on campus), and the belief is the others will move too fast.
That leaves 3 spots open between:Diamond, Garnett, Wright, Dunn, Boehm and a TE.
December 2nd, 2011 at 3:28 AM |
well
well
With the pool of people looking at AA, we really can't go wrong. This class will be full, and we will have an extremely talented group.
Denard Robinson speed but faster!