Fluff about Jordan Diamond, Brady Hoke, and Thomas Rawls

Submitted by Gobluegr on
This information wasn't thread worthy alone, but I felt that it is still relevant enough to post together. Jordan Diamond- He talked to Espn Chicago about taking his time in the recruiting process and the fact that he will decide in November or later. http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/high-school/post/_/id/1486/simeons-diam… ... Brady Hoke- In a recent mailbag session by Rivals, someone asked if Brady Hoke could live up to the hype. The response was very optimistic. It provided stats showing that Hoke can get production on offense and defense. Then the author said "The future already is looking brighter in Ann Arbor. Hoke's 2011 recruiting class was ranked 21st. His 2012 class currently ranks second; there are 11 commitments from four-star prospects, including five from the state of Ohio. With exciting quarterback Denard Robinson, a defense that should be better and an advantageous schedule in which the first five games are in Ann Arbor, don't be surprised if Michigan betters last season's seven victories." http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1253432 ... Thomas Rawls- In the Sports Illustrated college preview Thomas Rawls was highlighted as the Big Ten True Freshman to Watch "In a wide-open Wolverines backfield the all-state honorable mention—he rushed for 1,585 yards as a senior at Flint Northern—could see significant carries." http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1189442/inde…

jbibiza

August 21st, 2011 at 1:49 PM ^

Not exactly on point but Rivals' front page says Jalen is planning a UM visit.  No video available but he is a 4* on Scout and high 3* elswhere.  QB in high school he projects as an athlete (6'2" 205) who could give us some depth at QB and then move to WR or S as needed.

readyourguard

August 21st, 2011 at 3:58 PM ^

I think what you meant to say is: a man who made a mistake, owned up to it, served his time and made NO excuses.  He's also the same man who has donated hundreds of thousands dollars of his own money plus countless hours of his time raising money for inner city youth and education.

To borrow a sentiment from Lloyd Carr:  when you become the paradigm of character and flawless moral standing, feel free to judge those of us who fall short from time to time.  Until then, feel free to piss off (Lloyd didn't say that last part but I thought it fit in nicely).

acnumber1

August 21st, 2011 at 1:49 PM ^

Some more information not worthy of its own thread, in my opinion...going to piggyback this thread.

 

Brandon Minor 6 carries 24 yards for the Broncos last night.  2nd leading rusher, 2nd in carries.

team126

August 21st, 2011 at 3:12 PM ^

"The main thing is holding out and seeing where the real coaches are. The real coaches who stick there with you. That’s what I’m looking for.” " sis

Hmmmm, so it is a good thing 25 schools waiting for his commitment.

FreddieMercuryHayes

August 21st, 2011 at 3:26 PM ^

Agree.  It really shouldn't be about which coaches give you the most love.  Now, I'm not nieve and I realize that giving a kid attention plays a big part in recruiting, but from a recruit's stand-point this really shouldn't be the sole reason you choose a school.  It also can backfire if a team then says "well, you really don't want to come here that bad", and move on to the next recruit.

maizenbluedevil

August 21st, 2011 at 9:45 PM ^

I've had a growing feeling for awhile now that Diamond wouldn't be a part of this class.  Hearing him say he's going to wait until at least November, now I'm sure of it.  With only 1 OL spot left, Banner and Garnett visiting for ND, if's very likely one of them commits before Nov., if not one of them, someone else will pull the trigger, during an official visit, before Nov.

Diamond knows what the recruiting situation is with the OL.  The fact that he's not a bit more eager to pull the trigger (or at least move up his timeline for deciding so his choices aren't narrowed for him) indicates he's not as high on M as most think, and definitely not the lock that most were thinking he was, once upon a time.