Nice to see Kyle getting some love on a national stage . . . feels like its been a while since a class has had this much pub.
Also making the list:
Jordan Diamond, and several other former Michigan targets.
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Kyle Kalis: Parade All-American
January 13th, 2012 at 12:16 PM
#1
Kyle Kalis: Parade All-American
January 13th, 2012 at 12:22 PM
#2
Never heard of the two in-state kids
Larkins is a Toledo commit; Ricketts holds MAC offers. Just thought it was interesting.
January 13th, 2012 at 1:06 PM
#3
It's been an interesting
It's been an interesting recruiting year. It seems like when Rodriguez was here, everyone thought "Will such-and-such mediocre recruit get offered?" Now that Hoke is here and seems to be going after better talent nationally (and not just in Florida), these second- and third-tier recruits aren't even discussed.
Ruben Lile from Cass Tech? Eh, nobody cared that he's headed to Iowa. Stephon Hall? Who's he? Evan Winston out of Muskegon has barely generated a peep on Michigan message boards.
I don't think there's any question that Hoke's approach to recruit has changed Michigan fans' attitudes.
January 13th, 2012 at 1:11 PM
#4
Have to agree
My biggest question with Hoke coming is was whether he had the name and ability to recruit top talent and he's clearly answered that question. He's also exceeded my expectations in terms of offensive philosophy such that we did not return to Lloydball as I was worried we might.
January 13th, 2012 at 12:25 PM
#5
same here, wonder what the
same here, wonder what the qualifications for nomination and selection are??
January 13th, 2012 at 12:25 PM
#6
Maty Mauk
made the list as well.
Saw him play footbal and basketball this year. Kid has zero conscience. He will throw or shoot to/from anywhere.
January 13th, 2012 at 1:10 PM
#7
That's one reason I'm glad
That's one reason I'm glad he's headed to Missouri.
January 13th, 2012 at 1:02 PM
#8
Why is Diamond a former
Why is Diamond a former target?
January 13th, 2012 at 1:17 PM
#9
Pretty sure it should be
Pretty sure it should be Prescott Line, not Lane. Stinks for the kid that they couldn't get his name right. His brother was a bit of a miss for Rodriguez. Would be the big back that Hopkins hasn't been. I can't help but wonder if the younger brother will be another one that should've gotten a better look.
January 13th, 2012 at 1:20 PM
#10
Great for Kalis, but...
how in the #$@%& do they pick this team? A lot of big names missing. And who is Nathan Ricketts? Hard to believe they have him as the best LB in MI with Biggs and RJS.
January 13th, 2012 at 1:29 PM
#11
Ricketts has a few offers and
Ricketts has a few offers and has (unofficially) visited Michigan. He's actually a pretty decent player who's been putting up good numbers since his sophomore year. I don't think he's better than James Ross, but he's no slouch.
January 13th, 2012 at 1:22 PM
#12
Not a bad list,
but looks like that's actually a rough draft as they left out Darboh at WR, Bolden, RJS and Ross at LB, Magnuson/Pipkens for lineman, and Richardson and Wilson as DB's.
January 13th, 2012 at 1:24 PM
#13
Anyone notice where the kicker is from?
Goochland, VA. Sorry, the market is killing me today, I needed a chuckle.
January 13th, 2012 at 1:59 PM
#14
Please don't make fun of Justin Verlander's hometown
Unless you were actually trying to upset Justin Verlander.
January 13th, 2012 at 2:20 PM
#15
Barkley Hill is a guy
Barkley Hill is a guy Michigan should have taken a look at IMO. Big kid who I think is just as viable of an option as Drake Johnson.
January 13th, 2012 at 3:11 PM
#16
OT: Garnett
I cant start a topic, but since this is about lineman, I figured that I'd put it here... I'm interviewing for a medical residency position at Stanford today and just walked past Josh Garnett on his tour of the medical school and hospital. I have him a quiet "Go blue" and got a big grin from him and his father...
I know.... "Cool Story Bro"...
January 13th, 2012 at 4:12 PM
#17
but seriously, that is a pretty cool story.....er....bro.
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