January 17th, 2014 at 3:07 PM ^
I agree all UM transfers to Ferris State, but they only need to transfer if they are not going to help UM. I'm a FSU grad and I rather enjoyed having a couple ex-wolverines on the team.
January 17th, 2014 at 3:06 PM ^
I'd say we ought to take BOTH Jones and Mack. Otherwise, we just have Green, Smith, Johnson, and Hayes as scholarship RB's. We'd still have Houma and Shallman also, but at FB. To me, that's kind of light especially if there's an injury or two. So, getting at least one of the two is a must. And we'd still have Norfleet too if need be to fill in as a 3rd down back.
January 17th, 2014 at 2:41 PM ^
January 17th, 2014 at 3:15 PM ^
at this point. Michigan feels good about both prospects, for sure. Mack is more versatile(could play S if needed)
January 17th, 2014 at 3:15 PM ^
+1 for the "brewing" pun.
January 17th, 2014 at 3:18 PM ^
UCLA already has Myles Jack, they don't need Marlon Mack.
January 17th, 2014 at 3:40 PM ^
Does anyone have any opinions on how Mack looks as a prospect? I have only recently heard all the buzz around Jones because of the UA game. Does Mack play saftey in highschool, along with runningback? The reason I ask that is because of the suggestions that he could possibly switch possitions if needed.
January 17th, 2014 at 7:07 PM ^
January 17th, 2014 at 3:46 PM ^
he seems ok, but I'd much rather have Jones or Ballage (who they are recruiting again per Sam Webb).
January 17th, 2014 at 3:49 PM ^
I don't know how this guy is supposed to fit into our offense. We can't have Devin, Devin, De'veon, Derrick, Drake, Da'Mario, Dennis and.......Marlon.
January 17th, 2014 at 3:53 PM ^
And how many 5th year seniors that are not coming back does that include? I bet we'd take both kids.
January 17th, 2014 at 4:04 PM ^
6 feet 190-195 pounds with a "long" looking 6 foot frame. I think his frame will allow him to get to 210 easy, which is nice(whether that is at RB or S). It's pretty obvious to see he's quite a raw talent at this point and his technique/fundamentals/coaching needs improved like yesterday(but that's the case for many HSers). His raw and overall athletic ability is pretty freaking good though I'd say. Good explosion, good overall speed(good acceleration and can still run away). NOT great speed or that elite top gear though(his class in Florida isn't the highest exactly). From all the film I've watched, I like how he runs physical and how he utilizes the stiff arm, which I think is GREAT for a RB! Has good agility and some smooth cuts. Deceptive and shows ability to run through arm tackles. Needs coaching though for sure, and a redshirt, no matter if he is at RB or S. Shows good things at S. Very good closing speed and natural reactions(not much technique at all, worse than on O). Once again, shows the want to be physical and will hit you. I like that. I also like he can run, and I'd be interested seeing him as a finished product 3-4 years from this current date.
January 17th, 2014 at 4:16 PM ^
He is very much in the mold of Tenpenny or more currently Yeldon. He has an acceleration that is significantly more than HS film of current M running backs (not their's is bad or they are bad - I like Green and Smith).
He could easilly fill out to 215 ish which is great. When you think about more inside zone you would like this type of runner definately.
January 17th, 2014 at 4:51 PM ^
January 17th, 2014 at 5:19 PM ^
Does anyone know anything about how the visit went?
January 17th, 2014 at 5:24 PM ^
Mack's highlights on defense are pretty impressive so we may be looking to take him AND Jeff Jones. Start them both out at RB and have safety as a .... safety net.
January 17th, 2014 at 6:10 PM ^
January 17th, 2014 at 6:41 PM ^
January 17th, 2014 at 6:43 PM ^
January 17th, 2014 at 7:10 PM ^
DE Darius Slade. Any chance they are running out of room? That brings the class to 20.
January 17th, 2014 at 7:28 PM ^
January 17th, 2014 at 9:00 PM ^
January 17th, 2014 at 9:24 PM ^
January 17th, 2014 at 9:13 PM ^
Just looking at Damien Harris's twitter and he took down his commit phrase under his main picture. I believe it said something "Michigan Commit" but no longer there. Any ideas?
January 17th, 2014 at 9:41 PM ^
January 17th, 2014 at 10:21 PM ^
Twitter stalkers, he removed that a couple of weeks ago IIRC. Was mentioned around the same time he was said to have been cheering on tOSU in the Orange Bowl.
January 17th, 2014 at 11:05 PM ^
January 18th, 2014 at 2:36 AM ^
January 18th, 2014 at 9:16 AM ^
Alvin, when he played for ESU. It was heartbreaking when he blew out his knee against Iowa.
January 18th, 2014 at 10:00 AM ^
National Letter of Intent, it will just be an "X". Guy could read a defense, but not much else. I wonder if his mother still has that big brass "MACK" door knocker..
January 18th, 2014 at 11:03 AM ^
January 18th, 2014 at 12:34 PM ^
Just watching him play in highlights, I think his speed projects more to S than it does to RB. He's shifty enough to be a D1 RB, but I'm not sure it's at UM. His first step is strong, but first step out of a cut when not close to full speed, not as much. A 235 pound RB can get away with some of that, a 190 guy who might max out at 205 can't.
January 18th, 2014 at 3:29 PM ^
Anyone know who else is taking officials before NSD???