Apparently Mathis was an absolute beast this weekend against some top talent. Another tip of the hat to our recruiters and to Mathis for working hard to keep improving.
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This could be good news for us,
I think it's us or Nebraska
I think it's us or Nebraska so either way I found it meaningful. Our D-line coaching will hopefully tip things in our favor. He has been on of my favorite prospects for months
"When your team is winning, be ready to be tough, because winning can make you soft. On the other hand, when your team is losing, stick by them. Keep believing." -Bo
Something just tells me that
Something just tells me that he's going to end up staying on the west coast. I think he's going to be one of those guys that pick a school that just started recruiting him the week prior.
I have it on good source that
I have it on good source that Rivals SoCal Showcase is now Mathis' favorite showcase
Man, Mathis would be a nice
Man, Mathis would be a nice addition to Hurst and Poggi, I doubt it happens though.
...aaaaaand Charlton
Taco very well may prove the best of the bunch. Freakish sounding, that guy.
"I have long thought that anyone who does not regularly - or ever - gaze up and see the wonder and glory of a dark night sky filled with countless stars loses a sense of their fundamental connectedness to the universe."
i think he will come to the
i think he will come to the midwest. I just don't see a west coast school that he'd go to.
903 wins most in college football
I only read the rumors, but...
I get the feeling Washington is every bit in play as Michigan or Nebraska. Until he visits the next guy, it's these three battling in a vacuum.
"I have long thought that anyone who does not regularly - or ever - gaze up and see the wonder and glory of a dark night sky filled with countless stars loses a sense of their fundamental connectedness to the universe."
USC?
USC?
It's been a lot. Its been a roller coaster that for some reason seemed like it would never get good. But you know what? We kept fighting. It's like that old saying goes, "Those Who Stay Will Be Champions." -David Molk
With likely one DL spot
With likely one DL spot remaining, we can try to fill it with one of Mathis, Teller, or Muhammad. Not in great standing with any of them, but we only need one.
What about Josh Augusta? I
What about Josh Augusta? I thought we had an aboverage shot with him.
Saw him as a 3-tech, though
Saw him as a 3-tech, though he is rumored to be recruited at 3 or 5. I say rumored because I can't remember who was saying it or if it's confirmed. FWIW, I believe JC Shurburtt thought Michigan could end up leading for Bower but is now saying SEC. He also is "liking" ND leading for Muhammad. ND will have two DEs (Mutuska & Rochell) by the time Muhammad gets started. Shurburtt's predictions seem to be very loose and often changed, just throwing the connected names around.
I love that "aboverage"
I love that "aboverage" doesn't even raise an eyebrow round these parts. That's what community is, man, a common lexicon.
How does Michigan being in
How does Michigan being in Teller's top 3 equate to "not in great standing?" Just curious.
Rumored to be favoring
Rumored to be favoring Virginia. Until he visits and we get a reaction, we can't consider Michigan to be in good position to land him. Point is, we're not entirely sure of his true level of interest until he visits. Has seen VT and Virginia multiple times, I believe.
I feel like this is the type
I feel like this is the type of kid that will commit to whoever he gives his last visit to. He said Michigan was his favorite after visiting, then Nebraska was his favorite after visiting there. I understand these are 17-18 year old kids with a big decision to make, but I get the feeling he doesn't really know what he wants in a school just yet.
It's been a lot. Its been a roller coaster that for some reason seemed like it would never get good. But you know what? We kept fighting. It's like that old saying goes, "Those Who Stay Will Be Champions." -David Molk
Mathis...
I just think Mathis ends up at Washington, if not Nebraska. Michigan --- and I know he says USC is out, but I don't buy it...I got them tied for third.
With that said, IF this goes down to the wire...all bets are off. I'll take Hoke/Mattison/Montgomery vs. any staff in the country, INCLUDING Washington's super recruiting staff in a Signing Day Special.
If this goes late...I see a Donovan Warren type surprise late in the year and I like our chances. However, this kid is as predictable as the weekend weather forcast in any city east of the Mississippi.
“True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise — the other, loyalty.”
We have 4 or 5 slots left for
We have 4 or 5 slots left for recruits in this class (most likely). In order of importance:
First tier: 1 WR / 1 DB
Second tier: 1 RB
Third tier: ????
Most likely we will use the last (or two last) schollies on "best player available" - so Mathis could fit in there. Then you realize who we are talking about and know the kid is never coming to Michigan and it was a mirage the entire time.
"to make a complete evaluation off video w/o seeing guys in-person - I don't believe that at all." - Josh Helmholdt
but I don't think, in the end, it will be.
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