Michael Jordon (NTMJ) to Ohio State

Submitted by DrMantisToboggan on

The 4* OT from Plymouth, and probably best player in the state in 2016, just committed to Ohio State. He was thought to be a Michigan lean and Michael and his father had said many times that his recruitment would not be ending anytime soon. This commitment seems both fishy and soft, and I am sure Jim and Staff will continue to hound this kid. He is a very important get not only for his skill set and position, but also to help fend off the growing perception that Michigan does not prioritize players from the state of Michigan, especially kids from the SE portion of the state. Definitely a player to follow, hopefully we can get him back to the good guys.

ThadMattasagoblin

May 7th, 2015 at 11:14 PM ^

MSU has never won a national championship and is behind many of the programs who get 4 and 5 stars like LSU and Bama. Look at who has won the past 10 national championships. We need to get our lot. I'd take player development from them and fuse it with Saban's recruiting to build a powerhouse here and not get beat down by teams like Oregon.

alum96

May 8th, 2015 at 5:40 AM ^

LOL - you 2 on every thread.  I didnt hear a point of contention.  MSU has been doing it with a ton of Ohio and Michigan players - back to back top 5 finishes is pretty damn sweet when focusing on a pool of players the guy before me said cost Hoke his job.

I hate that I have to defend MSU here but yes they won some theoretical NCs when 4-5 teams won them back in the 50s or whatever it was - just like UM won some in that era.  So they've never won a NC is wrong.  As is downplaying everything they have done due to not winning a NC.  I'd take four seasons of 11+ wins in 5 years anytime. 

They are behinda bunch of teams loaded with 4-5 stars?  Funny they were 13-1 and would have been in the playoff (if it had existed) just prior to the last season.  That doesn't strike me as very behind.  They beat a Baylor team in a bowl with a team that was not as good as their 2013 team, a Baylor team most considered a viable playoff team (them or TCU).  They seem to be doing a lot better than LSU the past few years.

They got ripped to pieces by Oregon on the road?  So did UM when Carr had the machine running fine.   And we got ripped by Oregon at home. 

Just a funny judgement standard.  We have had much better recruits and your  only salvage is the one outlier season we have had (97) as to why Michigan's formula "works" and MSU's doesnt. 

Let's talk about being competitive in our division first before all this talk of "we can win championships"...

BassDropper

May 7th, 2015 at 8:50 PM ^

I see Michigan's savior is really lighting up the recruiting trail. I dont know how the rest of the B1G is going to sleep knowing that the greatest coach in the history of football is reeling in all of these 3 stars and missing on the top prospects in state. 

Bad time to be a Buckeye fan, imo. 

Crazy w Cheese Whiz

May 7th, 2015 at 9:13 PM ^

As I recall Stanford didn't have the best recruiting classes in the PAC10 when Harbaugh was out there, and they seemed to do okay.   Let's beat Ohio State, have Harbaugh and Urban Meyer have a "What's your deal?" moment at the 50 yard-line...the recruits will come.  

Oh yeah, we need Zach Gentry or Peters to turn into Andrew Luck too.

ThadMattasagoblin

May 7th, 2015 at 9:22 PM ^

So just because kentucky ohio st alabama win a lot they don't cheat? There's evidence they all do whether with Derrick rose denard and other players. Pete Carroll did the same thing. You think a coach who signs 120 players for a 4 year period and cuts guys away cares about giving a little extra to recruits? The sad reality is you either play by their rules or get left in the dust and neither proposition looks enticing.

Pinky

May 7th, 2015 at 9:40 PM ^

I actually thank you for posting here.  It inspired me to read some of your old posts frow 11W, many of which are comedy gold, such as:

One last thing I want to address. One Direction. Some of you may not understand my love for this modern day man band, but please understand that it is genuine. Are they my ‘favorite’ musical act…no, but they are definitely in my top 5 right now. I didn't expect the “Story of my Life” thread to get that much attention…I just love the song (loved, it’s grown old on me now from listening to it so much) I only changed my avi because I know it pisses people off that a grown man can love One Direction. 

OfficerRabbit

May 7th, 2015 at 10:36 PM ^

Someone DID post a "suicide note" awhile back on 11W, and many of the site members posted their own personal phone numbers as well as a number of professional help phone numbers in an effort to prevent that event.

Either your post was sarcastic or you were honestly asking a person if they were the suicidal party... Either way it's an asshole thing to do. You must be a real peach to be around.

DrewGOBLUE

May 7th, 2015 at 11:41 PM ^

Joke or not, there's no reason for bringing that up and rekindling what had to have been a tortuous period for someone. And doing so very much exemplifies the pervasive insensitivity regarding mental health complications, which exacerbates the already detrimental stigma.

SMart WolveFan

May 7th, 2015 at 10:02 PM ^

deserve some of the blame? 

An instate player either wants to play for the team they grew up rooting for or not, why should a staff put more effort then the offer?

This staff is giving a lot of instate guys a chance to commit but if they aren't jumping at it than it's smart not to waste time on them when there are better guys interested around the country.

 

Of course maybe this kid knows we're getting Bredson and Davis and is grabbing a spot before they're all gone.

FauxMichBro

May 7th, 2015 at 10:12 PM ^

bro, harbaugh has sat in nfl draft war rooms and been an integral part in nfl talent evaluation. he knows where all the talent is coming from. spoiler alert, it aint the midwest. keep ur michigan and ohio kids for ur gimmick offense; harbaugh is bringing in pros.

blackstarwolverine

May 7th, 2015 at 10:56 PM ^

The same gimmick offense won the first play-off national championship with a third string quarterback. As much as I hate Meyer and OSU, they know how to scheme and play at a high level. It is time for Harbaugh (as coach of Michigan, not San Francisco or Stanford) and Michigan to demonstrate they can do the same. 

BassDropper

May 7th, 2015 at 10:57 PM ^

Weird because Harbaugh's first draft in 2011 saw: 3 starters, 2 of which was from the midwest (Colin Kaepernick, Chris Culliver)

His 2012 draft only saw 1 contributer...no starters (LaMichael James)

2013 draft saw: 2 eventual starters, 1 of which was from the B1G footprint (Tank Caradine)

2014  draftee's include: Carlos Hyde (Ohio), Chris Borland (Ohio), Aaron Lynch (Ohio)... and 2 more in the Big Ten footprint. 

But, no youre right...Harbaugh doesnt like midwest kids. 

Pinky

May 7th, 2015 at 11:04 PM ^

Um...

Colin Kapernick - Turlock, California

Chirs Culliver - Garner, North Carolina

LaMichael James - Texarkana, Texas

Cornellius Caradine - El Dorado, Kansas

Aaron Lynch - Cape Coral, Florida

Carlos Hyde - Naples, Florida.

You do know where the midwest is, right?

BassDropper

May 7th, 2015 at 11:17 PM ^

I know James isnt from the midwest, I was just trying to prove how shitty of an evaulater Harbaugh is that he only gets 1 "contributer" from a draft class

For the hometowns, I blame Wiki

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colin_Kaepernick

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Lynch_(American_football)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Culliver

And Tank Caradine played high school ball in Cincy. Carlos Hyde is from Cincy, but moved to Florida during his high school career. 

FauxMichBro

May 7th, 2015 at 11:26 PM ^

"I know James isnt from the midwest, I was just trying to prove how shitty of an evaulater Harbaugh is"

lol, no you weren't. you were trying to claim harbaugh drafted a bunch if midwest guys...how have urban's NFL draft choices faired?

BassDropper

May 8th, 2015 at 12:19 AM ^

They havent been teen pop for at least 2 years. Try listening to their music and you will see. Stop judging everything because yur friends think it's "gay" or whatever. If you take the time to listen to their music and have an opiniom for yourself, you will love them...no doubt about it. 

May I suggest a couple of tunes?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpsKGvPjAgw

 
 

BassDropper

May 8th, 2015 at 12:22 AM ^

Scared of a Michigan OL....ever heard of the slobs?

Taylor Decker, Billy Price, Jacoby Boren, Pat Elflien, Chase Farris.

Substitue Chase Farris for Darryl Baldwin and that is a huge part as to why OSU won the Natty. They are all backed up by 5 stars and 4 stars...BuckeyeNation is clearly scared.