MgoSuh

November 25th, 2012 at 10:19 PM ^

This running back news got me thinking...are any of the running backs we are in on (pretty much Derrick Green) or our outstanding commit that everyone seems to forget about, Deveon Smith, planning on enrolling early?

MGoVoldemort

November 25th, 2012 at 10:36 PM ^

You need a vacation or something. You're far too uptight, like all of the damn time. It's a fan board, and fans follow twitter (novel concept). I don't think you'll lose any sleep over what he posted. I generally like your contributions, but you could stand to scale it down a couple notches. How about you take the next few plays off, champ?

Bluecamo

November 25th, 2012 at 10:30 PM ^

We need elite talent at RB and WR. I will take whoever will come our way. Heck, I would take both Isaac and Green, but I do not think either are likely. We have not landed any elite position players that were not die hard UofM fans growing up. This is still a concern and should be noted if we are going to contend for B1G championships and compete nationally. I want this program to be a national power and do it the right way. We are going to need elite talent to do so. So far, we have not shown the ability to develop position players, although, it has only been two years.

Leonhall

November 25th, 2012 at 10:39 PM ^

Part of your rant is the last part..."although it has only been 2 years." It's like you talked yourself off the edge and realized you don't become a national power over night. These "elite" players you seek have grown up during the time when Michigan was basically a cellar dweller during RR years...it is going to take some time my friend....

CRex

November 26th, 2012 at 10:57 AM ^

Yeah, by the end of the season it seemed like we'd transplanted Avant's hands on Gallon.  He'd have the corner hanging off him, the safety spearing him, and 70% of the time he'd pop up with the ball.  

Although I think by the end of the year he was also playing injured.  He was real slow to get up a number of times.  

GoBlueInMpls

November 25th, 2012 at 10:41 PM ^

With USC's disappointing year plus Kiffin's blatant idiocy (press conference tantrums, under inflated footballs, 1yr Tennesee debacle, etc), the guy is a ticking time bomb. If my child were contemplating his team, I certainly would steer him away. I'm hopeful the Isaacs are doing the same. Complete speculation, I know, but I'll be watching this with keen interest.

Belisarius

November 25th, 2012 at 10:47 PM ^

FWIW, ESPN has a stub title on their recruiting site saying Wilkins was reconsidering his committment  to Auburn after the Chizik firing. Obviously, neither party was the others first choice in the last go around, but maybe we'll re-enter the ring if we really feel like we're struggling to get the right RB.

ChuckWood

November 25th, 2012 at 10:50 PM ^

If I was Hoke, I would encourage top tier recruits (Green, Treadwell, McQuay, Issaic) to commit during their all star game.  This creates tons of program hype and great publicity.  You can bet that every well known junior recruit is watching those games. 

So I guess what I'm saying is that they're all silent commits.  Don't worry.

WallyWallace

November 25th, 2012 at 10:56 PM ^

Oh come on, we don't need him! Remember, Fred Jackson says Rawls 'runs angry'and  is better than Mark Ingram. Our RB situation is A-OK!! Is Vincent Smith returning for his 7th season?