yes plz
Michael Ferns and #Project135
February 15th, 2013 at 8:22 PM | 
Shouldn't it be just be
Shouldn't it be just be
February 15th, 2013 at 8:32 PM |
The bonding of the class
The bonding of the class
The bonding of the class together first, especially since that is allowed right now by NCAA rules, IS whats best for the team right now IMO
February 15th, 2013 at 8:22 PM |
Great idea. I think they
Great idea. I think they
Great idea. I think they should starting jumping guys in.
The Team, The Team, The Team.
February 15th, 2013 at 9:24 PM |
That, or send them to
That, or send them to
see the S&C staff for the first time.
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift
February 16th, 2013 at 2:31 AM |
If they get jumped in they
If they get jumped in they
If they get jumped in they would have to get jumped out to decommit. It seems like a great tactic to nail down a class.
The Team, The Team, The Team.
February 15th, 2013 at 8:23 PM |
Count me out of the giveaway
Count me out of the giveaway
I have obliged to the request of the powers that be at mgoblog to not follow UM recruits.
Too bad.
February 15th, 2013 at 8:40 PM |
I dunno
I dunno
I dunno if that is MGoBlog policy. I think the only hard-and-fast rule is that you not TWEET recruits.
February 16th, 2013 at 1:14 AM |
hmmmmm...
hmmmmm...
Maybe don't follow them because it's god damned creepy?
If the haters don't hate you then you're doing something wrong. - David Cone
February 15th, 2013 at 10:24 PM |
Going to have to change those shirts...
Going to have to change those shirts...
...doesn't Ferns know that commits come in pairs, not one at a time!
February 15th, 2013 at 8:27 PM |
It's ok Mr. Ferns, the
It's ok Mr. Ferns, the
It's ok Mr. Ferns, the University can't seem to figure out the correct shade of yellow either. We wouldn't expect you to.
February 15th, 2013 at 8:51 PM |
What is this yellow color you
What is this yellow color you
What is this yellow color you speak of?
February 15th, 2013 at 8:31 PM |
I dont know whats going on
I dont know whats going on
but ever since (I'm guessing) Shane Morris started recruiting people heavily, I feel like all of our commits have been recruiting way more than I ever remember anyone doing before Shane. It's almost an expectation now amongst commits.
February 15th, 2013 at 8:43 PM |
Ricardo Miller did a bunch of
Ricardo Miller did a bunch of
Ricardo Miller did a bunch of recruiting also. Outside parties-espn and rivals and such-didn't take as much notice of it because he wasn't as highly ranked as Shane. However, I do think you are quite right that Shane raised the bar as to how much recruiting is done, especially with the proliferation of twitter and all these camps. It seems like each time a recruit recruits-ha-he is taking it up a notch, and I like that.
"The unexamined life is not worth living." Socrates.
February 15th, 2013 at 8:39 PM |
Well this is pretty sick.
Well this is pretty sick.
Well this is pretty sick.
"The unexamined life is not worth living." Socrates.
February 15th, 2013 at 8:50 PM |
serialize them?
serialize them?
would be pretty cool to see and may give even a little extra incentive
February 15th, 2013 at 8:56 PM |
Above and beyond.
Above and beyond.
The Ohioites that manage to escape make good Michigan Men.
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift
February 15th, 2013 at 9:00 PM |
It would be cool
It would be cool
To sell through the MGoStore. Good job Mr. Ferns!
"They're stuck with that quarterback (sophomore Braxton Miller) for the next two or three years, that's fine with me. He throws worse than (Tim) Tebow. - Steve Everitt
February 15th, 2013 at 9:14 PM |
A little blown out of
A little blown out of
A little blown out of proportion due to expectations from yesterday, but still a great idea. Shane's really started something in terms of going out and actively recruiting kids. Props to Ferns for going out and doing this. I'm sure he's done his HW, but I hope he's going about this the right way. Last thing we need are NCAA violations.
It's been a lot. Its been a roller coaster that for some reason seemed like it would never get good. But you know what? We kept fighting. It's like that old saying goes, "Those Who Stay Will Be Champions." -David Molk
February 15th, 2013 at 9:29 PM |
How is it blown out of proportion?
How is it blown out of proportion?
A bunch of people might have had delusions of granger and started posting with no idea what was coming. That should hardly have set any expectations.
Why would you even find it necessary to make your last statement? What is wound so tightly in people that they have to turn over rocks looking for issues that might not exist?
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift
February 15th, 2013 at 9:31 PM |
To be honest, I don't
To be honest, I don't
To be honest, I don't remember reading about any delusions of grainger around here.
EDIT: I love how you edited "grainger" to "granger."
February 15th, 2013 at 10:12 PM |
Too many years in purchasing.
Too many years in purchasing.
I've almost forgotten the phone number for the local Grainger. I can still remember the number for the McMaster-Carr branch in Cleveland, though.
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift
February 16th, 2013 at 1:48 AM |
Grandeur
Grandeur
I'm hoping you knew that
February 15th, 2013 at 9:18 PM |
So these
So these
Are "special" t-shirts that only the cool kids get to wear??
February 15th, 2013 at 9:18 PM |
Maize
Maize
Pretty cool. ...but shouldn't he have made maize shirts for the media?
Go Blue!
February 15th, 2013 at 9:23 PM |
Sarcasm?
Sarcasm?
He did. He even said the maize shirts are for the media.
February 15th, 2013 at 10:32 PM |
No, he said the "yellow"
No, he said the "yellow"
No, he said the "yellow" shirts are for the media. Not mad about it or anything, just explaining the comment.
Denard has spent the offseason working really hard and smiling at people.
February 15th, 2013 at 9:21 PM |
No other school can display
No other school can display
No other school can display this kind of dedication and love for their school. Great initiative and this is a welcoming trend the recruiting classes are coming up with on their own. Proud to be Blue, proud to be Michigan.
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February 15th, 2013 at 9:26 PM |
Good grief.
Good grief.
Maybe mention Sparty too. Why is it necessary to contrast other schools. This is great to see, period.
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift
February 15th, 2013 at 9:31 PM |
I didn't have a twitter
I didn't have a twitter
I didn't have a twitter accout. But, this makes me want to get one.
February 15th, 2013 at 9:31 PM |
I hate rules
I hate rules
I hate rules more than anyone, but here's a consideration. I'm assuming these have to be paid by HIM. If his mom or dad is funding these, wouldn't they be considered boosters? In other words, committed players' parents could funnel gifts to recruits through their son. I, of course, don't think that's the case here. However, that strategy could circumvent the system if left unregulated.
February 15th, 2013 at 9:39 PM |
I see what you're getting at,
I see what you're getting at,
I see what you're getting at, but because they're cheap t-shirts, it's probably not going to trip anything. Technically, the value doesn't matter, but in reality it does. It's not like Ferns is sending an iPad to every kid when he commits.
As long as it's trinkety like that, I doubt the NCAA bats an eye. But then again you never know.
February 16th, 2013 at 4:05 AM |
So if he were to send a
So if he were to send a
So if he were to send a letter with paper bought by his parents, would that b a violation? Cost DOES matter.
February 15th, 2013 at 10:08 PM |
Gotta love the passion he
Gotta love the passion he
Gotta love the passion he has. Man that's impressive.
If you see someone in an airport with Michigan logos on luggage and they are wearing a pilot uniform come say hello.
February 15th, 2013 at 10:19 PM |
Free GoBlueWolverine article
Free GoBlueWolverine article
Free GoBlueWolverine article from Sam Webb: Ferns Seeks Top Class w/ Project 135 Campaign
Over the years Michigan has had the great fortune of seeing many of its verbal commitments turn into some of its most valuable recruiting tools. Fifteen years ago the first member of the Wolverines’ 1998 class, All American quarterback Drew Henson, played a vital role in helping secure the #1 class in the country. He was instrumental in helping lure the top two receivers in the country (David Terrell andMarquise Walker), the top tailback (Justin Fargas), and host of other blue-chippers. More recently the first commitment in Michigan’s 2013 class, All American quarterback Shane Morris, proved to be a central figure in helping the Maize & Blue lock down the nation’s second best class. Both Henson and Morris were effective in communicating to others the attributes that that made Michigan so appealing to them with frequent phone correspondences and occasional campus visits. The first member of Michigan’s 2014 class is committed to conveying the same message in the same manner, but today he augmented his approach in a way that makes it truly unique.
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February 15th, 2013 at 10:20 PM |
Couldn't he sell them for cost?
Couldn't he sell them for cost?
Or is that still considered a violation? I wouldn't think it would but that makes too much sense
He only got the job because he's a Michigan Man not because he was the best. Is that what Michigan is all about? You do the best, you get the job. This MM meme is crap.
February 15th, 2013 at 10:29 PM |
I am sure the
I am sure the
Licensing department at Michigan will not like that.
Be the change, I want you to be.
February 15th, 2013 at 10:26 PM |
I refuse to wear yellow
I refuse to wear yellow
I refuse to wear yellow (maize). It's Go BLUE.
EDIT: I mean yellow/maize as the dominant color. If you guys say that true fans wear maize, then why don't we just have maize football jerseys? or all-maize unis (like we do in basketball; ugh)? It's because maize as the dominant color sucks, and it's Go Blue or go home. Sorry, that's just my opinion.
Full-on Decatur Clan. Whatever happens, GO BLUE!
February 16th, 2013 at 2:16 AM |
Ummm... So I guess you're not
Ummm... So I guess you're not
Ummm... So I guess you're not in the maize rage. Or have ever been to a maize out. Or had any of the many many official shirts which are maize.
A maize crowd looks a lot better than a blue crowd.
USING GRATUITOUS AMOUNTS OF CAPS LOCK SINCE APRIL 2011
February 15th, 2013 at 10:23 PM |
Good idea
Good idea
Not sure it infliences any recruits but it says a lot about Ferns' passion for UM.
"Everybody wants to be a hero, so to speak. But it takes everybody." - Charles Woodson
February 15th, 2013 at 11:08 PM |
This kid is awesome. I love
This kid is awesome. I love
This kid is awesome. I love it. Those who were expecting miraculous announcements from a commit, chill. Ferns has heart.
This is MICHIGAN
February 16th, 2013 at 11:10 AM |
KIDS GOT HEART
KIDS GOT HEART
chest pump x2
February 15th, 2013 at 11:41 PM |
Michigan Man
Michigan Man
Great leadership and initiative, Mr. Ferns! This kid has "future captain" written all over him.
February 16th, 2013 at 12:09 AM |
What's he gonna do with all
What's he gonna do with all
What's he gonna do with all these shirts once Urbz flips him?
/s
February 16th, 2013 at 2:22 AM |
Love it
Love it
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TLeOSOe4GmQ&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DTLeO...
Thank you, Coach Hoke, for bringing Michigan back.
February 16th, 2013 at 2:25 AM |
He should start a line of
He should start a line of
He should start a line of Kate Upton tank tops.
February 16th, 2013 at 4:08 AM |
I actually think this is one
I actually think this is one
I actually think this is one of the coolest recruiting ideas I've ever heard. I guess Michael Ferns is the Shane Morris of this class.
February 16th, 2013 at 9:14 AM |
Really is an awesome idea.
Really is an awesome idea.
Really is an awesome idea. Also pretty generous on his part as I am guessing he is paying for these shirts out of pocket.
"Fortune leaves always some door open."
February 16th, 2013 at 6:28 AM |
Not trying to incite panic
Not trying to incite panic
Not trying to incite panic but a friend close with the program told me that Ferns is shaky in his commitment.
/s
"Fortune leaves always some door open."
February 16th, 2013 at 9:05 AM |
Flamebait? I was being
Flamebait? I was being
Flamebait? I was being sarcastic, what is wrong with you people!?
"Fortune leaves always some door open."
February 16th, 2013 at 9:44 AM |
Incite Panic
Incite Panic
You said you didn't want to incite panic then you wrote something designed to incite panic. It appears panic set in prior to the "/s". I think the blame for the miscommunication falls on you, not the recruiting followers who you know are on edge anyway.
Shouldn't it be just be #ProjectTeam if its for future commits as well as commits for 2014.
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