Michigan offers [greyshirt] DT Brady Pallante. Per Tremendous: very likely on the verge of adding a new commitment

I AM trying to come off as a jerk, but do you think the coaches aren't trying to bring in the players they think can help them win? Do you think Hoke and Mattison are sitting around saying, "you know, we could probably get someone better, but recruiting is hard and is cutting into my Downton Abbey time, so f*ck it. Lets just grab someone."

You're coming off as someone who thinks they know a lot, when it appears you know very little about the subject at hand. I'm not advocating trusting the coaches no matter what, but you seem to very sure in your own assessment of a potential DL recruit who you know practically nothing about. So much so, that you can use it to make broad statements about the future of the program.  I think we can all acknowledge the possibility you may be correct about this players' future. After all, the percentage of recruits who wash out is not insignificant, regardless of their recruiting profile. But by all means, come back in five years and remind us how much better you are at judging the potential of recruits than our staff. Expect some extra credit for the handicap of never seeing the players in person or working with them in a camp.

Some people don't have to try to be a jerk . . . it just comes naturally.

As regards which players the coaches bring in, there is a lot of parity. I do believe that sometimes, coaches will see intangibles that others miss, and that it may be worth taking a shot with some high risk recruits. (not in terms of risky behavior, but risky in terms of whether or not they pan out.)

Let me share a few examples of "risky" recruits:

• While it isn't a perfect analogy, I would commend to you the ESPN special on Tom Brady. With the benefit of hindsight, many teams wish they had drafted Brady. His measurables were terrible, but he just wins. 
• Look also at the recruiting discussions on Mike Hart before he came to Michigan. The word on the boards when he was a high school senior were that he would never amount to much, maybe a third down RB change of pace kind of guy.
• Although a flawed example, consider Denard Robinson. Who, besides Michigan, offered him as a Quarterback? While he'll never play QB in the NFL, he was great for Michigan. He was someone that all the big programs just ignored in that position.

As regards Urban Meyer vs. Brady Hoke, I think it is too soon to render the judgement you've given. It will be interesting to see how Michigan performs against Ohio in 2014 & 2015. I believe that our offensive and defensive line recruiting is going to bear more fruit than you expect. I also believe that Borges will be able to do more with Gardner and then Morris, especially as we add stronger receivers. I also believe you have underestimated the coaching ability of Greg Mattison and those under him. He has done tremendous things already with meh recruits. As the quality of recruits improves, our defense is only going to get stronger. And I believe Michigan football will be very competitive with Ohio, both in recruiting and on the field.

Well, at least you outed yourself as a RCMB troll. We don't "bump" threads around here. You can't bring this thread back unless you make a new one and mention it. Also, get the fuck off my board