Hoke Priming for the 2012 Class..and Further
For those of you worried that the 2012 class will start off slowly because Hoke's late to the game, fear no more. Hoke got around a little bit today, visiting several top prospects. First, he checked in at Cass Tech, where former UM assistants Tony Dews and Tony Gibson checked in to offer a pair of Technician juniors, LB Royce Jenkins-Stone and CB Terry Richardson. In the article, it's mentioned that Hoke was in to see Coach Wilcher, and might be close to offering.
Michigan coach Brady Hoke was also by Cass Tech on Monday, as well as an assistant from Wisconsin. Richardson has seen a recent rise in his recruitment and feels he could be close to adding a few more offers.
“I think Michigan, Michigan State and USC are the three closest schools to offering next,” Richardson said.
In an article about RJS's offer from Pitt, he mentions that Michigan is showing strong interest in him, as well.
Other schools showing Jenkins-Stone strong interest are Auburn, LSU, Michigan and Michigan State.
The Scout Boards are reporting that, while Hoke was in Cincy to show interest in 2011 FB Trayion Durham, he checked in on Taft High School and 2012 super-recruit (and likely OSU lock), DE Adolphus Washington. FWIW, I like Wormley better (wink).
To look even further into the future, Scout had an article up today about 2013 MI QB Shane Morris. He goes to De La Salle Collegiate in Warren, and has two very early offers from Toledo and Cincy. Grew up a Michigan fan, but right now, MSU's showing more interest (legally...illegally...what does it really matter? Enjoy some highlights, the kid's definitely got a D1 arm.
January 24th, 2011 at 8:19 PM ^
Ok, by "just starting" I meant that I started when I created my account (around September) and this is the first time I've been following recruiting at this juncture. aka I've never been following when the premium sites release their initial recruit rankings.
And about the 5000 points...you'd be surprised what pos-bang participation will do for you.
January 24th, 2011 at 10:31 PM ^
Scout already has their first list out. Rivals waits a while for some of the camp circuits go through...I think it was around late April their first rankings came out last year?
January 24th, 2011 at 11:34 PM ^
Thanks for the info DG.
January 24th, 2011 at 10:57 PM ^
I don't follow recruiting much at all. I'm here for the actual football content and OT season. Who doesn't want to know about dogs' festering, disgusting illnesses.
January 24th, 2011 at 8:15 PM ^
Is Tony Dews also at Pitt?
January 24th, 2011 at 9:49 PM ^
They hired Dews about a week ago.
January 24th, 2011 at 8:15 PM ^
Rivals and scout are reporting we have another LB recruit!? Who is it?
January 24th, 2011 at 8:21 PM ^
David Bowens
January 24th, 2011 at 8:23 PM ^
He better hit the books this time around.
January 24th, 2011 at 8:31 PM ^
I heard he has some extra cash lying around for 24 hour tutoring this time.
January 24th, 2011 at 8:20 PM ^
Here is my 2012 front 7 wish list:
OLB-Royce Jenkins-Stone, Laron Taylor
MLB- James Ross
DE-Chris Wormley, Matt Godin
DT- Dan O'Brien, Tommy Schutt
Is this attainable or should I stop dreaming now? Because I don't want to get hurt.
January 24th, 2011 at 8:24 PM ^
I don't think we'll take 3 LBs next year unless there is a lot of attrition or we neglect a position of need.
January 24th, 2011 at 9:07 PM ^
Laron Taylor's now playing inside at Cass Tech. In a 4-3, Godin's likely a DT. No, we're probably not getting Schutt, although I wouldn't rule anything out. I'd say 6/7 of those seven are attainable, if not likely
January 24th, 2011 at 10:19 PM ^
Watch out for Vincent Valentine (Final Fantasy 7 anyone?), a big DT from Illinois too. Kid is pretty raw but great upside. Already has plenty of offers.
January 24th, 2011 at 10:31 PM ^
Do we really have that good of a shot? I thought we were trailing the likes of Mizzou right now
January 24th, 2011 at 9:26 PM ^
That I'm worried about!