As per TomVH on twitter Lewis has decommitted from Florida.
DB Marcus Lewis RT @THE_NUMERO_UNO announcing my decommitment from Florida. I am grateful for the opportunity the university granted me.
— Tom VanHaaren (@TomVH) July 28, 2014
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Marcus Lewis decommits
July 28th, 2014 at 1:13 PM
#1
Marcus Lewis decommits
July 28th, 2014 at 1:15 PM
#2
Very coincidental, a day after the BBQ :)
Very coincidental, a day after the BBQ :)
July 28th, 2014 at 1:15 PM
#3
(No subject)
July 28th, 2014 at 1:18 PM
#4
always one of my favorites.
always one of my favorites.
July 28th, 2014 at 1:17 PM
#5
Good News.
And good first post. +1 to you, sir.
July 28th, 2014 at 1:22 PM
#6
Thanks
I'm always afraid to post here because of how people freak out if the most minor of details is not right.
July 28th, 2014 at 1:26 PM
#7
what do you mean
most of the minor details aren't right?!
July 28th, 2014 at 1:32 PM
#8
Wtf man?!
Something's not right? Downvotes ahoy!
July 28th, 2014 at 1:38 PM
#9
Too funny
You know how people freak. The title has to be informative, but not too informative. And dont fourget the gramer Nazzi's.
July 28th, 2014 at 1:52 PM
#10
Many have faced the mgomob
Many have faced the mgomob, and all have walked away with their lives. People freaking out around here is just part of the experience.
July 28th, 2014 at 1:52 PM
#11
I learned my lesson early
I learned my lesson early on.
I made a post saying Eduardo Clements commits to UM. It was Miami instead of Michigan. People got mad.
July 28th, 2014 at 6:42 PM
#12
Next time, try it with the UM
Next time, try it with the UM meaning Urban Meyer. I dare you.
July 28th, 2014 at 6:43 PM
#13
First double post
Text came through on iPhone and messed me all up. Blast!
July 28th, 2014 at 1:56 PM
#14
Grammar -1
Grammar -1
July 28th, 2014 at 3:13 PM
#15
No ability to detect
No ability to detect sarcasm*. -1
* or else you really thought that "Nazzi's" was correct, in which case -1 for that.
July 28th, 2014 at 3:32 PM
#16
No ability to detect double
No ability to detect double secret reverse sarcasm. -1*
* Not really b/c I'm not sure either. What were we talking about?
July 28th, 2014 at 4:27 PM
#17
And yet the word
"fourget" somehow looked good enough to scoot under his watchful grammar eye.
July 28th, 2014 at 11:02 PM
#18
thats because he is probably
thats because he is probably candian judging by his name, so by that I am going to bring up that the word forget was spelled like that by a professor I had who was also candian
July 28th, 2014 at 3:09 PM
#21
I once had that issue too -
I once had that issue too - but I suggest grabbing a Choabani and just start threads. ;) Once you get one out of the way the downvotes for non perfection go away. The yogurt helps the pain go away.
July 28th, 2014 at 1:35 PM
#22
Freak out?
MGoBlog? Wut???? News to me....
July 28th, 2014 at 1:45 PM
#23
excellent to know that the
excellent to know that the culture of fear remains strong around these parts
July 28th, 2014 at 1:47 PM
#24
Exile him
You spelled miner wrong, dumbass. Get out and don't come back!
July 28th, 2014 at 2:37 PM
#25
Very true
I made my first post yesterday for the BBQ event and I definitely made sure everything was well put together before I hit save. Mgo makes you be on point like that.
July 28th, 2014 at 2:39 PM
#26
The key is to have one index finger on F; other on J
One time I had an index on H, and all hell broke loose. Utkiijed kuje tgus (It looked like this). It was like third grade all over again, so embarrassing.
July 28th, 2014 at 4:56 PM
#27
Am I really the only one left
Am I really the only one left who uses the "hunt and peck" technique? :(
July 28th, 2014 at 7:04 PM
#28
Nope
I know how to type, but have always preferred to just hunt and peck -- although there's definitely a lot more pecking than hunting.
July 28th, 2014 at 1:17 PM
#29
He also named a top 3 of
He also named a top 3 of Michigan, Miami, and Oregon IN ORDER. Will decide after officials to the other schools.
July 28th, 2014 at 1:33 PM
#30
Its always interesting to me
When guys are committed to a school for a long time then decommit. The school generally doesn't even make the list going forward.
July 28th, 2014 at 1:48 PM
#31
Meh
When you think about it though, even with a policy like Hoke's (we won't keep your spot open if you look elsewhere), which seems to be one of the harshest around, if you're wavering in your commitment but still highly interested, there's not much reason to decommit in the first place. Stay committed but keep evaluating. Unless something big happened, like the coach that had been recruiting you left, putting you back in many ways to square one (may just be wishful thinking re borges/harris), I wouldn't decommit until I was pretty sure that school had been eliminated from contention...
July 28th, 2014 at 2:52 PM
#32
Think of it like a
Think of it like a tournament. Florida was the #1 seed and Michigan beat them, so now Michigan is the favorite and Florida is out of contention. If a guy recommits, it's because it's a double-loss elimination.
July 28th, 2014 at 3:13 PM
#33
Which is why I am not getting
Which is why I am not getting high on any belief Harris is coming back. I am sure UM is still in his top 3 but once you "break up" like that it is difficult to go back.
As for the top 3, well i was hoping he would commit immediately. It will be interesting to see if UM is #1 right now due to recency bias or if its legit.
July 28th, 2014 at 1:45 PM
#34
Just curious...
Where'd you see the order? I've only seen his list (and it still includes FL). He did tell Sam UM is "on top" so your order makes sense...I just hadn't seen it.
July 28th, 2014 at 1:55 PM
#35
Ryan Bartow
Interview with Ryan Bartow of 247Sports
“Michigan, Miami and Oregon in that order you could say,” Lewis said. “I’m hoping to take official visits to those places, Maryland and I’m not sure about the another one yet. I’m hoping to hear from UCLA, too.”
July 28th, 2014 at 3:11 PM
#36
Not worried - no one BBQs
Not worried - no one BBQs like Hoke, especially not in South Beach or Eugene.
July 28th, 2014 at 1:17 PM
#37
Which position is Mich
Which position is Mich recruiting him as?
July 28th, 2014 at 1:27 PM
#38
Cornerback
Cornerback
July 28th, 2014 at 1:18 PM
#39
Macho Man "oooh
Macho Man "oooh yeeeeea"
July 28th, 2014 at 1:20 PM
#40
So you're telling me there's
So you're telling me there's a chance!
July 28th, 2014 at 1:21 PM
#41
The plot thickens.
The plot thickens.
July 28th, 2014 at 1:21 PM
#42
This is quite promising, considering his comments
This is quite promising, considering his comments after the bbq.
July 28th, 2014 at 1:21 PM
#43
When are we
going to see the "hello" post?
July 28th, 2014 at 1:25 PM
#44
Only one thing left to do...
July 28th, 2014 at 1:28 PM
#45
Ohhh yeah
July 28th, 2014 at 1:38 PM
#46
I didn't know MGoBloggers
I didn't know MGoBloggers would feel so negatively about this post.
July 28th, 2014 at 1:41 PM
#47
I am assuming its because MSU
I am assuming its because MSU has adopted it. I have no problem with it though.
July 28th, 2014 at 1:29 PM
#48
(No subject)
July 28th, 2014 at 1:31 PM
#49
In all seriousness, this
In all seriousness, this happens ALL THE TIME. I think we have had our fair share. CROOTIN'
July 28th, 2014 at 1:47 PM
#50
Michael K. Williams
The man's going to have to get a role in a romantic comedy or something. He's a terrific actor, but how many gangsta roles can one man play?
July 28th, 2014 at 1:51 PM
#51
I think he
Played a cop in the robocop reboot
July 28th, 2014 at 2:44 PM
#52
I think he played a cop in
I think he played a cop in "Gone Baby, Gone." Underrated movie.
July 28th, 2014 at 5:59 PM
#53
He played a cop in Trapped in
He played a cop in Trapped in the Closet too.
July 28th, 2014 at 1:32 PM
#54
Marcus Lewis
Coommmeeee Ooonnnnn Dooowwwnn!
July 28th, 2014 at 1:33 PM
#55
Brady be crootin
He be crootin.
July 28th, 2014 at 1:37 PM
#56
247 sports
Now has Michigan at 67%. I have to believe the rest haven't gotten around to changing yet. I like that Florida isn't in his final three.
This tells me we are in excellent shape.
#bbqmaizerace bonds with coaches, Peppers & Garrett Taylor move #Michigan up list of Gonzaga Prep DB Marcus Lewis ($) http://t.co/U3sAxuNF5C
— Sam Webb (@SamWebb77) July 28, 2014
July 28th, 2014 at 1:40 PM
#57
Yes sir!
Good stuff! He would make a great addition if he signs in Feb.
July 28th, 2014 at 1:36 PM
#58
Seat belts
Seat belts engaged
July 28th, 2014 at 1:46 PM
#59
Could be buckled for awhile
We're unequivocally in the lead, but he wants to take officials, so probably won't commit until sometime in the fall.
July 28th, 2014 at 4:31 PM
#60
I can wait
I can wait
July 28th, 2014 at 1:43 PM
#61
Third time lucky?
Seems that
Third time lucky?
Seems that Mr. Lewis committed to VaTech last November. Decommitted in December.
Committed to Florida in April. Decommitted today.
Hopefully he takes his time before committing for the third time. It is more important that he make the right decision for himself than a quick decision based on BBQ euphoria.
That being said, GO BLUE Mr. Lewis.
July 28th, 2014 at 1:52 PM
#62
I will go on a limb and say he commits to Michigan
I will go on a limb and say he commits to Michigan this week.
July 28th, 2014 at 1:59 PM
#63
I don't know about the other two on his list
I'm assuming it's the case as well, but the Michigan staff had a pretty good relationship with Lewis prior to filling out the CB class before Crawford's decommit. So they had been able to build a lot of the foundation before getting back in it.
And for those wondering about the decommitted school no longer being in the top 3, part of waivering leaves you believing there is something better out there, so decommitting really means you probably think there is something better. On top of that, most coaches may still recruit you, but they aren't necessarily going to run out the red carpet for you again after they already made decisions based on the fact that you were committed once. So at that point, it's likely fairly mutual.
July 28th, 2014 at 2:12 PM
#64
Who's Crawford?
/s
Who's Crawford?
/s
July 28th, 2014 at 1:59 PM
#65
This is good?
July 28th, 2014 at 2:06 PM
#66
Should be able to remove the "de" pretty soon,
Should be able to remove the "de" pretty soon, hopefully.
July 28th, 2014 at 2:23 PM
#67
Never underestimate the power
Never underestimate the power of good barbecue.
July 28th, 2014 at 2:33 PM
#68
BU
I'm getting ready to "BU-buckle up" just in case.
Come on down Marcus.
July 28th, 2014 at 2:38 PM
#69
Figured as much
Don't know when Mr. Lewis will be blue, but he will be blue.
July 28th, 2014 at 2:45 PM
#70
What needs do we have for recruiting?
I know we only have a few spots left, and some areas with no commits yet (DT, OLB), but does anyone have a strong sense of what positions will fill out the last few spots?
Related, we have 2 DBs already in a small class, I'm a bit surprised we are taking a third. That seems like an area really stacked with a lot of young, versatile talent. I guess we've recrtuied most positions well over the last few years, but still seems like an overload there to take 3 DBs in a really tiny class with that much young talent on the roster.
July 28th, 2014 at 3:22 PM
#71
Top 2 would be an OLB and a
Top 2 would be an OLB and a DE. After that it's pretty open. Lewis would replace our friend who went to Notre Dame.
If Thompson and Roseboro commit that would fill those 2 spots. Roseboro seems more likely while Thompson is either MSU or UM it seems.
Outside of that there is 1 slot devoted to a RB, seems like Weber is the focus now with Harris likely going to OSU. (I guess Kentucky in theory too)
Tyrone Wheatley Jr seems to be the other "reserved" slot, most likely as a DE as his size is getting too large for TE.
So that would be 4-5 slots and then you probably have room for 1-2 more out of attrition but I dont know where they'd target those. It won't be a QB, or DT. Cole just filled the WR spot and we are really not favorites for other WRs at this point. I assume if KLS were interested they'd take another DE but I am not that optimistic he is leaving the west coast and I don't know if you take Roseboro, Wheatley and KLS. If Thompson goes MSU I am not sure who are other OLB options are.
July 28th, 2014 at 2:53 PM
#74
Wow, I forgot the name
July 28th, 2014 at 2:54 PM
#75
Recipe for our BBQ sauce
- Open Pit
- Lemons
- Liberal amounts of Snake Oil
July 28th, 2014 at 6:54 PM
#76
- Peppers
- Peppers
July 28th, 2014 at 3:03 PM
#77
Seatbelt watch
Seatbelt watch
July 28th, 2014 at 4:04 PM
#78
Come on down!
Come on down!
July 28th, 2014 at 4:59 PM
#79
Well...
What the hell are you waiting for?
I'm looking at you Mr. Lewis!
We're waiting...
July 28th, 2014 at 5:58 PM
#80
Love Malzone and Kirkland
Love Malzone and Kirkland tweeting him pic of the Big House lol
July 28th, 2014 at 7:17 PM
#81
Film
I just looked at some film on Marcus(Just a few minutes).
I'm not an expert, but I played the game for 10 years.
He has the D1 size and speed. What jumped out to me is he seems to love contact and tackling. This is a good thing that he is not a finese guy that does like to get his hands dirty, This guy brings the wood has Ronnie Lott used to say.
July 28th, 2014 at 8:08 PM
#82
You hit the key point
Speed is not 4.4 or in the elite area based on the film (he's fast and shifty, though), but he has size and he is a hitter.
July 28th, 2014 at 11:54 PM
#83
Patience grasshopper
TVH, sensei of the MgoBlog Recruitnik Dojo, has added a brilliant, yet subtle, wrinkle to his repertoire, first the un-buckle, followed fortuitously by the BUCKLE-UP...damn he's good
