Hello: Dennis Norfleet
Per Allen Trieu on Twitter, Dennis Norfleet has committed to Michigan.
The 5' 7" all-purpose Running Back is a 4 star on scout.
February 1st, 2012 at 3:35 AM ^
We can haz recruitzz?
It needed said.
First time, long time.
February 1st, 2012 at 4:25 AM ^
Don't know if this was mentioned or not, but 247 had an article about the flip that wasn't behind a pay wall (link below). Sounds like the kid jumped at the opportunity once he was finally offered. I'm glad to have him on the team. It also seems like he's yet another high character kid that Hoke is bringing in given that he's part of the LIfting As We Climb/Maximum Exposure program.
http://michigan.247sports.com/Article/Norfleet-to-Michigan-59491
February 1st, 2012 at 4:50 AM ^
Nice little surprise to wake up to!
February 1st, 2012 at 5:48 AM ^
February 1st, 2012 at 5:54 AM ^
well, Shane Morris is excited, so that's good.
S_Morris12 I wanted to say something about Norfleet so bad last night.... Haha #GoBlue 01/02/12 05:29 |
S_Morris12 Dennis Norfleet is the kid I wanted to play with in college since day one! He is literally the most dynamic football player in the nation! 01/02/12 05:29 |
February 1st, 2012 at 6:09 AM ^
Go blue! Run, run, Dennis run!
February 1st, 2012 at 6:19 AM ^
Since Dunn has been out of the picture for a while, and since Drake is something of a project, why would they wait this long to offer a 4-star like Norfleet?
February 1st, 2012 at 6:24 AM ^
I am sure they would have worked on other OL/CB/TE if there is no chance with those -4.
February 1st, 2012 at 9:01 AM ^
Since we don't oversign like the SEC, we had to go after position priorities. I am sure the coaches really liked him all along, but they had to look at other areas to fill. When those did not pan out with the expected quality, he moved up the list. Just like the NFL draft process.
February 1st, 2012 at 6:21 AM ^
February 1st, 2012 at 6:40 AM ^
It's not the size mates, it's how you use it.
This is great. Welcome aboard. I will be happy as long as we keep everyone else. If we get one more, awesome. If not, then at least we have one more shot at another great talent on Friday.
February 1st, 2012 at 6:46 AM ^
sproles 2.0?
February 1st, 2012 at 6:50 AM ^
someone else already said it... I thought I was so clever.
February 1st, 2012 at 6:52 AM ^
Gives us 9 of the Top 15 Michigan kids.
February 1st, 2012 at 6:55 AM ^
this Michigan recruiting blog isn't about Michigan recruiting\ Dumbtonio
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February 1st, 2012 at 6:59 AM ^
How many guys here are concerned about Michigan recruiting, raise your hands? OK, that's everyone, you go in the back and talk about it, I'll just stand up here looking like a jackass and continue to alienate 90% of the high school football coaches in this state.
February 1st, 2012 at 7:02 AM ^
I will be happy to see him in maize & blue. He torched my high school (& many others) the last two years. This guy is a stud.
February 1st, 2012 at 7:02 AM ^
Like Mike Hart, only faster! (Just woke up, hope I'm not the third one to say that)
February 1st, 2012 at 9:04 AM ^
Um, yeah.
There's been comments since 1:00 AM. Yes, we are obsessed.
February 1st, 2012 at 7:05 AM ^
My favorite part of his tape is when he actually looks like he's going to get chased down from behind on the first kick return, but then he Chuck Testa's the dude and turns on the afterburners. Go Blue!
February 1st, 2012 at 7:06 AM ^
February 1st, 2012 at 7:15 AM ^
Is he a rb or a wr in college??
February 1st, 2012 at 7:17 AM ^
I just can't quite put my finger on it..
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February 1st, 2012 at 9:46 AM ^
Ron artest ?
February 1st, 2012 at 9:50 AM ^
Metta Wolrd Peace ?
February 1st, 2012 at 7:24 AM ^
Is seriously a fantastic signing. Great Moves and is a playmaker..WOOT
February 1st, 2012 at 7:24 AM ^
between he and Sugar shane could be very special.
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<br>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMsRRCUXbkI
February 1st, 2012 at 7:29 AM ^
February 1st, 2012 at 7:30 AM ^
February 1st, 2012 at 7:37 AM ^
Wonderful signing day surprise for Michigan
February 1st, 2012 at 7:58 AM ^
This is excellent news and a great surprise. I think he's going to do very well here.
February 1st, 2012 at 8:03 AM ^
kid is ridiculously fast. I hope he can block, looks like a great 3rd down back and could be great to change gears with him and a power back (hopefully Ty Isaac)
February 1st, 2012 at 8:07 AM ^
hope this kid can come in and give us a boost at PR immediately. Sounds like he's compact, shifty and dynamic with ball in hand...Which we've lacked in return game for a while. Also, think Drake Johnson with size/speed combo could make a difference in the KR game. Our special teams have been lackluster at best for years.
Congrats young man...GO BLUE!
February 1st, 2012 at 8:18 AM ^
Very nice. Welcome to Michigan, Mr Norfleet.
February 1st, 2012 at 8:20 AM ^
In the Detroit News recruting wrap up Northfleet's answer to why not UM was "I didn't even get a look from Michigan" Wonder how and when this all changed.
February 1st, 2012 at 12:57 PM ^
Maybe he was sandbagging to drop a surprise on us?
February 1st, 2012 at 8:22 AM ^
February 1st, 2012 at 8:29 AM ^
what MSU fans say or bring up? We support the guys who sign with us, and we trust our coaches to recruit the kind of kids we want to play at Michigan with a belief that we can help them get thru school, football, and life.
February 1st, 2012 at 8:42 AM ^
Dude's highlight tape says he's a 3.4 GPA student. Do you have some other information about his academics?
February 1st, 2012 at 8:47 AM ^
I think he had a low ACT, but then retook it and is fine now. Thats what I read somewhere. No reason to worry about it. And to guy that is worried about Sparty's opinion, just remind him of the value of the degree Norfleet will earn vs. the one Sparty did.
February 1st, 2012 at 8:59 AM ^
MSU fans have nothing to say.
February 1st, 2012 at 9:21 AM ^
You're a Spartan Troll.
February 1st, 2012 at 9:34 AM ^
How are they going to spin the poaching of a kid on signing day?
<br>Norfleet is a local kid who Hoke had over a year to offer and didn't until signing day.
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February 1st, 2012 at 8:24 AM ^
He's like Jeremy Gallon, but faster. Two things I noticed about Dennis:
1) He runs with above average horizontal balance. This smoothness usually is a good indicaor the runner does well on wet and/or slippery surfaces. The other part of this is the runner's ability to cut using the heel rather than the forefoot, but I can't really tell this from his videos.
2) He uses a gliding gait that gives a deceptive appearance. Of course this may cause defenders to take wrong angles and figure defender over confident in catching the runner, especially as the games drags in later quarters.
This commitment may be a very good addition for Michigan in the return game and in slot receiver play.
February 1st, 2012 at 8:38 AM ^
Go Blue!!!
February 1st, 2012 at 8:41 AM ^
Dennis Norfleet here are some of them
Royce Jenkins-Stone on Dennis Norfleet
"He is the best back ever played so im looking forward to play with him. #Go Blue!
Terry Richardson on Norfleet
"Its Gamedayy!!!!! And its #SigningDay Shout out to our new commit Dennis Norfleet!!"
Matt Godin on Norfleet
" Welcome to the fam Dennis Norfleet"
February 1st, 2012 at 8:42 AM ^
Can this be the event that finally dissipates the myth of higher academic standards for UM athletes? Northwestern is the only B1G school that has higher standards than the NCAA minimum.
February 1st, 2012 at 8:50 AM ^
You mad bro?
February 1st, 2012 at 9:27 AM ^
actually excited to have him come to Michigan.