George Campbell update from UA junior Combine.

Submitted by MichiganMan14 on
Michael Langston (recruiting insider): I will jump right into the interviews after the event concluded just shortly after Noon today. I did get a chance to talk with five-star WR George Campbell, who had high praise for Kelvin Benjamin and how FSU uses big receivers, but George didn't say a lot of specifics about any team. He told me Michigan just wasn't the fit for him and that's why he wanted to open things back up. He didn't shut the door on the Wolverines because he wants to see what they are about during the spring and summer and even during next year. However, I got the impression he's likely to end up somewhere in the South. Campbell did smile a little talking about the FSU offense, but made it clear what they do now has no impact on him, but likes that FSU spreads the ball around and that he has such a great relationship with Lawrence Dawsey.  Not sure if Michigan can get back into this race. He wont openly disrespect Michigan but I think he stays in the South. Sucks because he is the best player in the Junior Combine thus far and is absolutely a top 10 player in the class of 2015.
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FreddieMercuryHayes

January 2nd, 2014 at 4:38 PM ^

So basically, he's like "Jameis Winston is a once in a decade talent!  Go FSU!", and not realizing he will never play with the kid?  Don't get me wrong, FSU has a good OC and the offense is good as long as they don't have 4 freshman on the line, and I certainly don't blame any offensive skill positions at looking around as long as Borges is the OC, but Jameis Winston is a large caveat to what the offense can/will do.

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getsome

January 2nd, 2014 at 11:00 PM ^

or hes gets to potentially play in southern weather in front of southern women (possibly in his home state)  and join a team of equally talented players - a team thats been humming for years on recruiting trail and now seeing fruits of labor with league titles, bsc games and a very stable and promising future program.  oh and these other schools will probably have a more servicable OL than UM.  despite all of UMs obvious attractions, especially for fans of program, have to admit other programs are currently more stable and probably more attractive to top kids with aspirations of winning titles and getting drafted.  not saying UM will not get there, i hope they do, and it will be special for the players who lead their eventual return to national prominence, but FSU and these other programs are already "there"....can you really question any of these kids?

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Space Coyote

January 2nd, 2014 at 4:40 PM ^

At least 1, 2, 5 times a day, you just seem to find ways to post optimistic things, rather then revel and expand upon in the recent pessimism that has taken over most. I, for one, appreciate it.

FWIW, there is a difference between sharing negative news/views and rubbing it in. Obviously, I'm of the feeling that you have not walked that line well this last week. It's one thing (though not my favorite) if they are just posts in appropriate threads or front page stuff, but new threads all the time are a bit much. Things aren't good for Michigan right now, on a lot of fronts, I think we all get that. But let's not over board.

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Magnus

January 2nd, 2014 at 4:51 PM ^

This is obviously relevant, but man, do you ever post or say anything positive about Michigan? You've been a real Debbie Downer, at least lately.

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MDot

January 3rd, 2014 at 8:48 AM ^

I assumed FSU was going to play a huge role with him before it was all said & done. It was too obvious.

 

Wish him the best, but on to the next one. We have a big time talent in our own state, who's playmaking ability (with the ball in his hands) is superior to Campbell's.

 

hudl. com/athlete/o/899526/highlights/83128379

 

^ If we end up with that guy, it'll take the sting off considerably. Won't jump out the window and make Percy Harvin comparisons, but I don't think there has been nearly enough buzz on just how talented that kid is.

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MDot

January 3rd, 2014 at 9:36 AM ^

It is. Thought it was obvious being that its only about 2 offensive skill position kids in the state from the '15 class who are considered high level talent (him & Weber).

 

Link does work, just remove the space in between "." & "com" if u wanna watch it (was flagging as spam when posted fully for whatever reason).

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