How do we decide who we want to take?
Call me the classic worrier, but I think about this a lot. We've been so out of balance on our roster in the past and I just think its a mistake to go heavy at certain positions and be thin at others. For example: if we take Clark and Willingham along with Bryant..we have 3 spots left and would still be in on a lot of top prospects, which would leave us with tough choices. If McClure wants in, we are loaded at DB and the decision to take Carter looks questionable. Clark may be a TE, but at 6'2 210, it doesn't seem likely. We need Barnett still, but we also need to lock up Fisher, get a QB and a DT. Rawls: Good player, but with 8 RBs already, can we afford to pass up on a position of greater need to take him?
I guess I'm glad I don't have to make these choices but its a little nerve-wracking to think we may run out of spots with some top talent still out there.
If we hold onto our 14 and get Willingham, Clark and Bryant, I'd love to get Fisher, Barnett and Cooper. Pass on a QB this year, pass on Rawls, pass on McClure and Raven. If McClure and Raven wanted to commit, I guess I'd find a way but we would be adding to a crowed DB picture and then maybe we'd be kicking ourselves for taking so many before them. Guess I'll just have to wait til signing day..hope it works out.
January 24th, 2011 at 2:11 PM ^
I thought that came from the guy who Puffy made his career off of.
January 24th, 2011 at 2:05 PM ^
Trust the coaches to make offers to the right recruits. Their livelihood depends on making the right choices.
January 24th, 2011 at 2:08 PM ^
I think at this point UofM should take the best guys they can get. If there is a log jam, attrition will sort itself out as guys get discouraged about playing time. I'd rather have the "worst" of 8 RBs transfer due to PT than to turn down a potential stud for example
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<br>Once both sides have reached equilibrium, I expect more normal recruiting on both sides. Right now, it's just a talent grab to see what sticks.
January 24th, 2011 at 2:18 PM ^
Be happy!
January 24th, 2011 at 2:32 PM ^
composed of general MGoBlog knowledge. If a recruit doesn't know who Tacopants or Lloyd Brady is, chance are he just won't end up blue.
Recruit: I'm sorry, sir, did you say something about a 'negbang?'
Coach Hoke: Get the hell out of my office, and have fun in East Lansing...
January 24th, 2011 at 2:28 PM ^
Do people think Rawls is worth the risk? I know we were thrilled about Hart and aren't sure if we have a true #1 back on the roster right now, but is Rawls good enough on the field to take the off-field risks with him?
To the point of this thread, if you have a few number of spots you need to be careful how you use them. I think given the situation, I would take a pass on Rawls if you have other people at other positions I would avoid the grade risk unless he's going to be a big upgrade. I'd rather get some LB/OL/TE help, but I don't know how good Rawls projects to be.
January 24th, 2011 at 2:36 PM ^
Id rather have Rawls. I want the durable, big RB who wants to play here.
January 24th, 2011 at 2:44 PM ^
January 24th, 2011 at 2:44 PM ^
Rawls is an interesting/case. The rating-services, FWIW, deem him a good but not great prospect: a mid-3. But Sam Webb -- and perhaps only Sam Webb -- goes Fred Jackson about the kid, calling him the best back since whenever. Posters -- most of whom have never seen Rawls -- tend to take the Webb view because, well, it's something to get excited about. Is Webb a guy known to find diamonds? I don't know.
January 24th, 2011 at 2:50 PM ^
Three requirements:
1. Three stars or more.
2. Warm body.
3. Says yes.
Hoke needs to get the numbers up a little, and there will be some attrition after spring practice, probably in the "slot ninja" catagory. Next year, he can afford to be more selective. Or at least I hope he can.
January 24th, 2011 at 2:51 PM ^
Here you were, thinking you were simply participating in a forum discussion and BAM, OMGShirtless points out how much you need to take a step back.
What a buzz kill, eh?
January 24th, 2011 at 2:56 PM ^
LEAVE IT TO HOKE!!!!!
January 24th, 2011 at 3:14 PM ^
If you look at the roster, we don't have much depth there right now. With Stonum and JR leaving after next season, we have very few outside receivers and nobody on the recruiting trail either...
January 24th, 2011 at 3:15 PM ^
With a coaching change it would seem inevitable that at least a couple of players will decide to transfer before the season starts.
January 24th, 2011 at 6:20 PM ^
We, as fans, can know what the coaches want, who they are looking for, their methods, and why or what they do.
All we do is just go "YIPPPEEEEE!!!" when a kid commits, and for all we know (which is next to nothing) a two star is as good as a five star.
A lot of these kids will (should) redshirt, might not end up at the position they were recruited for, and might wash out during school.
To worry about this stuff will drive you crazy. Bat-poop crazy.
Don't do it.
January 24th, 2011 at 7:10 PM ^
i think it's hilarious that 2 weeks ago we were all talking about how there was no way hoke was going to be able to fill up the class, and that if he got 15 commits it would be a miracle. now all of a sudden we're all freaking out about how there isnt going to be enough roster spots for all of this years recruits. what a difference 2 weeks can make.