Latwan Anderson considering Michigan?
I don't usually facebook stalk but this popped up on my feed..
"...today making my final college desicion[WVU,USC,OSU...uhm surprise UofM]Shock the World..."
I'm pretty sure if he meant Miami he'd have said "The U". Either way it could be nothing but it could be something aswell.
February 7th, 2010 at 12:31 PM ^
To be honest, I really don't want to Latwan, he seems like cocky kid who doesn't work hard.
February 7th, 2010 at 12:34 PM ^
At 17-18 years old it's a pretty fine line between confidence and cockiness isn't it? I think only time will tell which is more accurate. Besides, couldn't we use a little swagger on this team as long as he backs it up on the field?
February 7th, 2010 at 12:38 PM ^
I agree a certain amount of confidence is okay, but the fact that OSU held out for so long to offer him, I think there is a solid chance this guy is a cancer. I guess we can all have are own opinion, but personally i don't want Latwan in a winged helmets.
February 7th, 2010 at 12:40 PM ^
Sorry, not sure I follow your logic...
OSU not offering early == destructive, cancerous personality?
Does not compute.
February 7th, 2010 at 12:43 PM ^
OSU not offering because they were not sure about his character, does that compute.
February 7th, 2010 at 12:44 PM ^
That computes if true. Who told you that was the reason? If it was your mind making connections it still sounds like a ridiculously large leap in logic.
February 7th, 2010 at 12:52 PM ^
Nobody told him. He's clearly stated that it's his own opinion. Quit being a dick BlockM.
February 7th, 2010 at 12:59 PM ^
When did Ohio St. become the moral bastion of integrity...
February 7th, 2010 at 1:07 PM ^
Never, that's why them not offering because of character concerns for a kid at Glenville is all the more concerning. BTW you guys are such whiners, neg banging because I don't want a player? No one can have an opinion that differs from yours.
February 7th, 2010 at 1:12 PM ^
Not saying you can't have that opinion, and didn't neg you. Just curious how you came to the conclusion that he has a cancerous personality. I haven't done a ton of research on him, but from what I've seen he seems very cocky/confident, and not a whole lot beyond that. You could very well be right, I just don't see OSU waiting to offer him as a huge indicator of his personality, especially since they did eventually offer him.
February 7th, 2010 at 1:20 PM ^
The fact that he may actually end up at OSU kind of makes my point moot, but the fact that OSU didn't have him at signing speaks volumes. If OSU had wanted this kid earlier they could have. It really doesn't matter, Latwan isn't coming to Michigan annway.
February 7th, 2010 at 1:39 PM ^
Demar Dorsey wasn't coming to Michigan? Right now I'm thinking about making room for Seantrel...
February 7th, 2010 at 4:35 PM ^
neither was Shaw or Roundtree. All last second decommitts to us :). Heard it through the grapevine, but RR still has one more dose of snake oil left. Just a rumour...
February 8th, 2010 at 11:05 PM ^
OSU not offering should prove he has character... and class.
They didn't not offer Clarett because he had a few run ins with the law.
February 9th, 2010 at 8:16 AM ^
I try to stay away from the gramar police but lately the posts on this site are going to shit. One of my biggest issues in the english language is the use of a double negative........I'm going to have to single neg you for that double neg. Sorry
Another big one lately is all the of instead of have....i.e. "I should of gone to bed earlier". Should "of" does not equal should've!!!
February 7th, 2010 at 12:43 PM ^
To be honest, I really don't want you to post, you seem like a cocky kid who doesn't think hard.
February 7th, 2010 at 1:09 PM ^
I agree. I have never considered anyone for the neg-on-sight option, but mrider might just be my first. He is entitled to his opinion, but he should be a little less idiotic about where and when he airs it.
February 7th, 2010 at 2:23 PM ^
Makes the point better than 20 posts worth of logical rational argument. Thank you.
February 7th, 2010 at 12:48 PM ^
...we show him some respect and let the coaching staff decide if he's a good fit, character-wise.
February 7th, 2010 at 2:23 PM ^
Because mrider was DEFINITELY saying that he was going to storm into Rodriguez's office and hold him at gunpoint until he revoked Anderson's offer.
February 7th, 2010 at 12:49 PM ^
I'd rather have him think he was the best than the worst. I'd also imagine you would have a hard time finding someone who disagrees with that.
February 7th, 2010 at 2:25 PM ^
Not sure it will help much, but I'll pos-bang you on this one. I don't have strong feelings about Anderson either way, but you're apparently getting neg-banged because you think he's cocky, which...like...duh.
Keep on keepin' on.
February 7th, 2010 at 4:50 PM ^
Not exactly. You are missing two important elements - First, he is getting negbanged because he thinks he is cocky and, as a result, he doesn't want him at Michigan. This smacks of pompousness and a holier than thou mindset, something perhaps a lot of us are sensitive to, especially lately.
Second, an important aspect you overlook that I think many other folks are attuned to here is that recruits read this blog. mrider should be a little more strategic about where and how he states such a strong statement about a recruit that so many of us would love to get. All the negbangs are not just because mrider stated such a strongly negative opinion, they are partly because we want to show whomever is looking that we do not agree with mrider's opinion.
February 8th, 2010 at 5:20 AM ^
Perhaps he's saying that he doesn't want a reincarnation of Boubacar Cissoko, who waved demonstratively even when opponents made 12-yard completions against him. We were all complaining about that, but since mrider doesn't want to see that kind of stuff again, he's getting neg-banged?
February 8th, 2010 at 8:30 AM ^
You for one should know that one guy does not make a case - extrapolating from the behavior of one cocky guy to all cocky guys is typically seen here as a fallible approach (see any of many star debates you have taken part in - one person does not prove a point). And see my other points which you still seem to overlook - the extent of his negbang shows the extent of our disagreement. On a different thread, one whose topic was not about a recruit considering Michigan, such a strong but empty opinion wouldn't get this treatment. But he made his strong statement, and so did we.
February 8th, 2010 at 9:50 AM ^
You're right that one cocky guy doesn't mean the next cocky guy will act in the same manner. However, not many prospects come along that proclaim themselves the best player in the country, like Anderson has.
February 8th, 2010 at 12:38 PM ^
Wow, I actually didnt know that he said that. But then again, I kinda like it.
February 8th, 2010 at 12:50 PM ^
He said it months ago. It was something like, "When people ask me who I think the best player in the country is, I say 'I am.'"
February 8th, 2010 at 10:59 PM ^
That comment doesn't bother me. I like players who think they are the best.
February 7th, 2010 at 11:36 PM ^
I negged him for saying that his opinion is based on his perception that Anderson doesn't work hard. There is no reason to call him out for not working hard unless he has a concrete basis for saying so. The same goes for stating that your perception is such. In short, I negged him for being highly judgmental about a high school kid that he (presumedly) does not know without cause.
February 7th, 2010 at 12:33 PM ^
i'd be surprised if he didn't mean Miami. U of M for Miami is closer that the University of Ohio State is for OSU. Plus, Latwan was seriously considering the U throughout the recruiting process and never really considered us.
February 7th, 2010 at 12:46 PM ^
I agree but it wouldnt be a surprise if it was Miami. Atleast that was my thinking on it.
February 7th, 2010 at 12:46 PM ^
Some Random Guy: "Please tell me that UofM is Miami?"
Latwan Anderson: "nope its michigan"
February 7th, 2010 at 12:33 PM ^
yeah, who needs a great, 5* player with offers from OSU and USC in a position of need?
michigan is above every other program. thats why we win so many Nat. Championships.
...
how old are you
February 7th, 2010 at 4:36 PM ^
game, set , match
February 7th, 2010 at 12:37 PM ^
We could absolutely use another stud safety. Plus if he was considering WV, then it would seem he would be interested in Michigan by default. We are got all your coaches and pahokee recruits.
February 7th, 2010 at 11:11 PM ^
I feel like Graham is stomping the yard with Clausen's head
February 7th, 2010 at 12:39 PM ^
Bring him in! Can never have too many 5* safeties.
February 7th, 2010 at 12:45 PM ^
...would be awesome. That would allow us to put Dorsey at corner and be okay.
Imagine this in a few years:
CB: JT Turner
CB: Dorsey/Christian
SS: Anderson
FS: Marvin
Or Latwan could play corner and Dorsey could play safety. I would get into man drills early with this crew and find out who's the most natural cover guy and decide that way. Also a lot of ball drills to see who's got the best safety skills.
If we add some studs at ILB in the next class, we will be loaded on defense in a couple years. Ahhh, back to normal, thank you.
February 7th, 2010 at 12:49 PM ^
Don't forget about Woolfolk.
The coaches might move Robinson down to LB and Woolfolk would be in at Safety.
February 7th, 2010 at 12:53 PM ^
He said, "in a few years." That's why Woolfolk was left out.
February 7th, 2010 at 1:26 PM ^
Dorsey will have made the switch to safety.
February 7th, 2010 at 1:34 PM ^
I wouldn't be too sure of that. Gerg likes safety-sized, lock-down corners. If he does well at corner he might stay there.
February 7th, 2010 at 2:27 PM ^
True, but I'm pretty sure both RR, Gerg, and Demar have said that he will eventually be a safety.
February 7th, 2010 at 6:32 PM ^
...like Cullen Christian and JT Turner. I still like Dorsey at safety.
February 7th, 2010 at 2:25 PM ^
...that he might not have to make the switch to safety if we had Latwan back there.
February 7th, 2010 at 12:52 PM ^
I have no idea if that lineup would be awesome or not. None of those guys have played, so it's pretty premature to make any conclusions other than hope at this point. I do agree that the potential is awesome, but no one knows how things will turn out with HS kids. The evidence suggests that put of those 5 kids, 2-3 of them will be good, and another couple will not live up to the potential we see in them.
February 7th, 2010 at 1:02 PM ^
that looks sweet, don't it?...
February 8th, 2010 at 2:12 AM ^
Dorsey and Latwan at safety, Turner and Christian at corner, MRob at LB, that would be sick.
February 8th, 2010 at 5:22 AM ^
This will not happen. Neither Dorsey nor Anderson is capable of playing FS.