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 1:18 PM ^
I haven't talked to him in a long time, but logically it doesn't look good.
He's only been on campus for a camp, and never for a visit. So, if he's deciding in 10 days, I doubt that it's us. Not to rain on your parade, but it's probably nothing to get excited about.
But, like I said, I haven't talked to him in awhile, so who knows.
February 7th, 2010 at 1:22 PM ^
Get out of here with your unbridled realism, you fact-mongerer.
February 7th, 2010 at 2:09 PM ^
Please?
February 7th, 2010 at 2:38 PM ^
But Tom,
Looking on Rivals he only took official visits to OSU and... State?
So it wouldn't hurt us if he never took officials to WVU, USC, or Michigan.
February 7th, 2010 at 1:20 PM ^
The thread the other day about another kid we quit pursuing, who could have played right away, with the OP assuming it was Gholston, yeah, it wasn't. At least that's how I interpret this.
February 7th, 2010 at 1:29 PM ^
I feel like this thread is a portal into bizarro logic world. I just don't get the connection. Why would we be back on his radar?
February 7th, 2010 at 1:34 PM ^
Perhaps you just answered your own question, and we have stepped into an alternate dimension.
February 7th, 2010 at 1:35 PM ^
Because we are awesome
February 7th, 2010 at 1:51 PM ^
This I agree with. I am not asking why he would consider UM, I just didnt see the connection between Latwan being the guy Webb was referring to and this new development. It seems like it would be the opposite conclusion. But TIMMMAAYY clarified it below, so no more confusion.
February 7th, 2010 at 1:40 PM ^
I don't mean to suggest that we in fact are back on his "radar" at all. I was just pointing out that the previous thread was about the wrong guy, IMO. I figured it would be confusing and wasn't going to post.
I can't find the original thread now, so I can't link it. I think it was by PurpleStuff, maybe...
Basically it said there was another blue chip prospect that we more or less passed on because of some trouble in his past. Sam Webb said that he could have played right away, and the OP figured it was Gholston. I'm just saying that I think it was Latwan, that's all. I probably should have just left it alone.
February 7th, 2010 at 2:23 PM ^
see my post a couple of days ago (that was given the "Not another Dorsey thread" treatment) comparing their stories...
It was pointed out that the story didn't mention actual convictions... according to some there were (juvenile) and UM basically (not the coaches) wouldn't go for it.
February 7th, 2010 at 9:06 PM ^
I just looked at that thread, it's not what I was referring to. I can't find the thread I'm thinking of, it was just a few days ago. Maybe it was deleted. The OP named Gholston specifically, Magnus later suggested that the OP not name Gholston, while naming Gholston himself.
February 7th, 2010 at 11:40 PM ^
It was Gholston in the OP.
I'm saying that the real mystery "other recruit" was SF. I'm agreeing the OP was wrong, but it wasn't b/c it was Anderson, it was SF. I tried to allude to it via my aforemetnioned post (sorry to confuse you further). Rumor has it Floyd wanted to commit, but we wouldn't (i.e. couldn't get everyone involved in the admissions decision to agree to) take him.
February 7th, 2010 at 1:26 PM ^
Make it happen RR! We could use a ballhawking safety/CB to replace the hole that was left by Parker going elsewhere. Oh, and opening up Glenville would be nice as well.
February 7th, 2010 at 1:24 PM ^
For what it's worth, Ohio State is out of the picture entirely. Jim Tressel said no more defensive backs in this class in a press conference, and OSU pulled his scholly offer according to other sources. Search Latwan Anderson on Twitter and you get the info.
My excitement aside, its not good that Tom hasn't gotten wind of this at all, since he's usually abreast of even the most minor mumblings.
And Coach Rod didn't seem to be leaving the door open for another player. Unless this was a super-secret recruitment of some sort, the whole shocking the world thing probably has more to do with involving M than actually picking them.
I say that with the heaviest heart—his commitment would make this probably the strongest defensive class since we signed Woodley et. al., or stronger.
February 7th, 2010 at 5:07 PM ^
I sincerely doubt that OSU wouldn't take a five star safety if the said five star safety wanted to come, had no major academic/legal issues, and had scholarships to give.
Same goes for us, with standards that are perhaps above OSU's.
February 7th, 2010 at 1:25 PM ^
Why does rivals say he is commited to WVU? I seem lost on this one..... and I thought my obsessing about teen boys was done for a few months.....
February 7th, 2010 at 1:27 PM ^
He committed a while ago but never signed the LOI because he was unsure.
February 7th, 2010 at 1:39 PM ^
Get the Glenville Kid
February 7th, 2010 at 2:11 PM ^
im a big fan of the new avatar... u earned it.
February 7th, 2010 at 2:29 PM ^
Care to make any bold predictions on this one?
February 7th, 2010 at 1:39 PM ^
I haven't seen it mentioned in the 60+ responses but when I first read this "Shock the World" immediately made me think it could be Michigan.
Who knows.
He would be a GREAT addition. I hope to heck this happens.
February 7th, 2010 at 2:13 PM ^
I haven't been stalking him, but after this story broke I went to check the message. It seemed to be that he includes that phrase in all of his posts. So I wouldn't put too much into that.
But still...fingers crossed. He would be a really nice pickup.
February 7th, 2010 at 6:28 PM ^
Clueless. What does this picture mean?
February 7th, 2010 at 6:53 PM ^
google "shocker", the wiki for it comes up as the first hit.
(warning NSFW language guaranteed, wiki article has no NSFW pictures...though it's most likely double NSFW if you google image search)
February 7th, 2010 at 8:04 PM ^
Thanks. I'm a better man now.
February 7th, 2010 at 1:43 PM ^
I'll believe it when he's a junior living on Geddes.
February 7th, 2010 at 9:07 PM ^
I think of that every time I drive past Geddes.
February 7th, 2010 at 2:00 PM ^
Maybe Latwan thought Tressel was going to leave the door open and is coming to Michigan as revenge....
As long as we're in another dimension, I thought I'd post my hopes.
February 7th, 2010 at 2:22 PM ^
if one's goal was to piss off the entire states of Ohio and West Virginia simultaneously...I can't think of a better way than attending college in Ann Arbor.
February 8th, 2010 at 10:48 AM ^
He's going to Concordia? I KNEW IT
February 7th, 2010 at 2:12 PM ^
Well if OSU did in fact pull his offer that means that it would be between USC, WVU, and us apparently correct?
February 7th, 2010 at 2:19 PM ^
Any news on when he is announcing today?
February 7th, 2010 at 2:30 PM ^
I'm not going to worry about the whys and wherefores. The kid is talented. We need more talent. Ergo, I want him.
February 7th, 2010 at 2:50 PM ^
I'll keep my hopes low so as to avoid potential disappointment, but it sure would be great to break into that pipeline.
If he were to commit, however, I think Dantonio would be on his way to Ohio to sprinkle a little PCP in Anderson's high school locker before placing an anonymous call to the Cleveland Plain Dealer about "another criminal going to Michigan"...
February 7th, 2010 at 2:52 PM ^
Apparently he doesn't have an offer from OSU anymore:
http://twitter.com/AdamJardyBSB/status/8739668794
FWIW, I really hope he goes to Blue, but probably not for the same reason that most of your hope he goes to UM.
February 7th, 2010 at 3:00 PM ^
Ok - enough with the vague statements!!! Some of us (meself included) are a bit inferentially challenged today. What is your reason?
February 7th, 2010 at 3:12 PM ^
I'm going to assume it's because he thinks Anderson is an OMG-super-evil character who will cause radioactive fallout in the locker room.
February 7th, 2010 at 4:02 PM ^
So was that before or after he called OSU fans a bunch of d-bags?
February 7th, 2010 at 4:34 PM ^
If he said that, he's got an automatic offer from me... for what thats worth...
February 7th, 2010 at 4:21 PM ^
Reading the BuckeyePlanet recruiting thread on Anderson is hilarious.
"Kid is going to be a stud! Hope Tress offers soon"
"Well, our coaches know what is going on, he has character issues"
"Oh man, he's just waiting to get his grades in order. OSU is his dream school. Glenville = Lock"
"If he chooses WVU it is because of grades and nothing else, he wants to be here"
"We're back in it. Ginn Sr = Lock"
"I don't want him. We should only want players who want to play for us"
Repeat.
February 7th, 2010 at 4:24 PM ^
It is funny how familiar those statements seem (and I've never been to any other school's blog)
February 7th, 2010 at 5:26 PM ^
No doubt, every fan base seems to go through that cycle. The advantage to that place is you can chronologically watch the mayhem, hypocrisy, and blatant lies unfold.
February 7th, 2010 at 4:54 PM ^
all ur 5* DBs are blong 2 us
February 7th, 2010 at 2:57 PM ^
From what I've read he was expelled from Lakewood St. Edward for shoving a teacher and then enrolled at Glenville. I think he's one hell of a football player at a position of need, but if we get him the Freep will have a field day.
Saying that, with RR's record for keeping troubled players on the straight and narrow, I hope we can land him.
February 7th, 2010 at 5:10 PM ^
That sounds somewhat vague.
February 7th, 2010 at 5:39 PM ^
not sure. i wasn't in the room, but it was obviously bad enough to get a kid expelled.
Just like I said in my comment above, I've read it places, mostly in comment sections of articles. I don't care one way or the other, I think RR can handle his players as well or better than any coach in the country.
http://www.gridironstuds.com/blog/latwan-anderson-says-i-am-the-best-un…
http://mgoblog.com/content/gradebehavioral-issues#comment-100120
http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3074280&userid…
February 7th, 2010 at 5:53 PM ^
It's not really that hard to figure out. If somebody did that to your girlfriend or wife or daughter or son, I don't think you'd be struggling to figure out what "shove" means.
• Did OSU really yank their scholarship offer?
• If so, why?
• IF they really did, and IF it was due to concerns about his character, shouldn't that give us some pause before we clamor to add him to our 2010 class?
It's an article of faith among the vast majority of UM fans and especially MGoCommenters that Mr. CheatyPantsSweaterVest runs a dirty program populated largely by thugs that we would never deign to have sully our program. Yet when some suggest that a player who might not meet Tressel's standards wouldn't be someone we'd want either, all of a sudden those attitudes about OSU are forgotten. That's cognitive dissonance pure and simple. Or hypocrisy.
February 7th, 2010 at 11:29 PM ^
Shoving can cover a huge range of things, depending on the context. What I am questioning are the surrounding circumstances (such as what high school he was at, what their standards are, was shoving the teacher the sole reason he was expelled, etc.) as well as exactly what he did? For instance, it could have been a light shove (definitely not appropriate in high school) combined with a lot of other incidents that led to his expulsion. On the other hand, he could have pushed the teacher into a wall (which approaches the realm of assault). In other words, what exactly did Anderson do to get expelled?
Other questions are important here too. For instance, did this occur when Anderson was a freshman or a junior (or a sophomore, I suppose)? Has he ever had any legal troubles? How do the people who know him describe his character? I could go on, but I imagine that you get my point.
Finally, your questions are logical, but I disagree with your assertions that a) most Michigan fans think that Tressel runs an unusually dirty program and b) we are demonstrating cognitive dissonance in this matter. We do not know that OSU withdrew their offer due to character concerns, so making a preliminary judgment because of this would be stupid. Furthermore, I think that most Michigan fans will agree that since Maurice Clarett (and arguably Troy Smith's NCAA business) OSU has run a reasonably tight ship as far as legal issues go. That said, when they do dumb stuff, we'll still make fun of them, because they are, after all, Ohio State. Which is exactly what they do to us, only they are for the most part less intelligent about it because, once again, they are Ohio State.