Haha/Hart question
For Tom VH or anybody in the know...
Obviously good news from the interview with Dee Hart's mom, but I was wondering if anybody had insight as to whether that was just "after-glow" talk or telling what Michigan people might want to hear, which sometimes happens with recruits?
Not saying I don't believe her, but trying to get a gauge on where we stand. The caveat, is Haha seems very convinced that they will be playing together at Alabama based on his latest comments.
I also found it interesting that she said he'll be deciding within the month. I was under the impression his recruitment would last into the season.
Any insight? Thanks.
April 18th, 2010 at 10:48 PM ^
If they were some sort of package deal, I think they would have committed at the same time. Nobody knows what the situation is, and it kind of depends on what happened with the meeting today. Hart has always maintained that he would commit before the season.
Stay Tuned.
April 18th, 2010 at 10:54 PM ^
How would we know what she is thinking?
April 18th, 2010 at 10:59 PM ^
The interview from TomVH on the front page?
April 18th, 2010 at 11:07 PM ^
No, whether she was serious or just trying to please the fan base or whether it was the heat of the moment.
April 18th, 2010 at 10:55 PM ^
When you bring your mother with you it means you are very serious about going to school. To me it sounds like they are going about his recruitment in the right manner. In the end it will be his decision but he goes nowhere without his mother's blessing first. Also if their is a player that could influence Hart's decision it's Ricardo Miller not Dix. Anyway we will get your answer soon.
April 19th, 2010 at 12:10 AM ^
i'd love to +1 you but you have committed the rare their/there mix up. instead i will agree with your thoughts and continue on my way
The song from the movie Ice Age... great song
It appears to be one of the sets of words people are most unable to use appropriately.
I find it mind destroying, personally, that people are unable to learn that there are 3 words that are similar in sound, but completely disparate in meaning.
April 18th, 2010 at 10:57 PM ^
Ok, don't know why I thought he would wait. I' probably had him mixed with the numerous recruits who are taking the "wait and see" approach with us.
Good point about if them being a package deal, he would of committed with Haha.
I'm just leery with Haha being very confident and Hart's relatively recent questions with us.
But again, his mom's quotes sound promising.
On that note, it has been very quiet on "the meeting" details. Don't know how to take that.
April 18th, 2010 at 11:01 PM ^
...seemed genuinely impressed and at least diplomatic. What it probably comes down to is her level of confidence that Michigan's NCAA violations won't be repeated (and won't affect Dee) and the perceived longevity of RR as head coach. On the other side of the coin, she has to weigh the strength of Michigan's academics vis-a-vis the other teams they're considering. No contest there.
I think how the team does this season is very important along with the investigation. If we are doing well then we will probably stay on his radar. If at the end of the season, RR can get an extension, then we should be in good shape, but this is just my opinion.
Interesting, I wasn't aware the end of the season was happening withing the next couple of months, you know, when he was planning on deciding where to go to college.
I expect us to "steal" a few players that have commited to other places if we are 9-3 and the NCAA doesn't hit us with sanctions. Hart could be one of those.
I wonder if this will play into the decision making? Michigan certainly has some depth at the running back but Alabama has the following:
Trent Richardson (So.) *****
Eddie Lacy (RFr.) ****
Terry Grant (Sr.) ****
Demetrius Goode (Jr.) ****
Jeramie Griffin (Jr.) ***
Corey Grant (Tf.) ****
Jalston Fowler (Tf.) ****
With all but Terry Grant remaining on campus (unless they get a Saban medical disposition...) things are looking at bit crowded at Alabama at present. One would think that, aside from the academics and relationship with Ricardo Miller that this might play into the decision making.
April 18th, 2010 at 11:16 PM ^
The real test will be the interviews after she has spoken with RR.
April 18th, 2010 at 11:04 PM ^
makes me believe that she wouldn't blow smoke up anyone's ass. She came up her open minded and walked away impressed with the University, Rodriquez and the program that he runs. Just be happy that Michigan is in her good graces so that we might have a chance at signing her son.
April 18th, 2010 at 11:05 PM ^
Things do seem to be looking up again for us getting Hart. Mom being there, the mutual interest for so long, the family/friend connection.
I'm just trying to take the "not getting too optimistic" route. And for some reason, Haha's comments are gnawing at me. Maybe it's just hot-air, but it seems like a "I know something you don't" type of deal.
April 18th, 2010 at 11:28 PM ^
Man every time I see a thread about D-Hart my first thought always goes to Mike Hart
April 19th, 2010 at 12:14 AM ^
I guess this is as good a place as any to wonder aloud why we haven't heard about any commitments this weekend. I was vaguely hopeful we would get more than Beyer.
April 19th, 2010 at 12:20 AM ^
Most guys are on the wait and see approach. The majority of them seem to want to see how we do on the field first and how RRs situation shakes out.
Zettel is still extremely interested. He's just going to take a few more visits before the summer starts.
nothing to report, though, according to her Wall, if she were a badass movie character, apparently she would be al pacino in scarface
facebook adding the parents of recruits
the Brave New World of creepiness to come
Because if she does we should all friend her and water her crops and stuff!
But that might be a recruiting violation. Can someone look into that?
April 19th, 2010 at 11:05 AM ^
that she took Oregon off Dee's list because what seemed like a rash of Mafia Wars updates from Oregon players turned out to be actual news feeds?
"Jeremiah Masoli has completed a burglary!!!"
"LaGarrette Blount has earned a Falcon Punch!!!"
LaGarette Blount has roundhouse kicked you...
Sam Webb gave a pretty positive report of Hart's visit on today's recruiting roundup at WTKA. Said that Hart plans to be back next month for the Barbeque at the Big House and his father will be accompanying him on that trip.
Podcast can be found HERE.
I don't believe that they were being less than truthful about their love for Michigan, but Haha is hell bent on having Dee go to Alabama with him, so it will be an anxious wait.His two best friends, Ricardo vs. Haha in a recruiting battle. Place your bets.
April 19th, 2010 at 10:13 AM ^
Clinton-Dix is going to be a damn good college player. I'm disappointed that he's going to Alabama, but oh well. Hart sounds like a kid who's able to make up his own mind, though. I wouldn't be surprised to see him pick Michigan or even break free from all his teammate influences and head to Auburn.
April 19th, 2010 at 12:05 PM ^
I don't know if you can read the thoughts of Demetrius Hart's mom or not...
but I have a young cousin who is really interested in this kid named Austin. Can you tell me if Austin likes her as much as she likes him??
Thanks, that'd be great.
April 19th, 2010 at 12:29 PM ^
If anyone has a rivals account, check out the front page. There is a very encouraging article stating to watch for the BBQ at the Big House and that Hart will be making a huge decision.
April 19th, 2010 at 12:44 PM ^
This is excellent news. I wonder if Dave Brandon told Hart's mom something specific about Rodriguez's job security...
Certainly an encouraging sign.
Don't know how much you can go copy-and-pasting things, but for those without a rivals account, it sounds like a done deal; he's going to (officially) commit the day of said BBQ. I'm guessing Ricardo put the screws on him big time during his visit.