Mike Farrells awards from The Opening

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Mike Farrells awards from The Opening

Good and bad reviews of the Michigan recruits. 

First the bad:

Taco Charlton (Bear Market Award)

This award goes to the player who lowered his stock the most from the camp. While Pickerington (Ohio) Central defensive end Taco Charlton looks the part, he really struggled. He has great size, long arms and he is very athletic. However, he is also very upright, only has an outside move and when coaches tried to teach him misdirection or crossover, he didn't grasp it well at all. He was beaten on almost every 1-on-1 rep he took.

The not so bad:

Shane Morris (Honorable Mention - Tunnel Vision Award)

Honorable mention:Warren (Mich.) De La Salle quarterback Shane Morris was clearly one of the top three quarterbacks at the event, but his team was the favorite to win it all with weapons like O.J. Howard, Taquan Mizzell and Ahmad Fulwood. However, his Land Sharks team was eliminated early mainly because Morris focused on one side of the field and locked in on certain players. He has a cannon of an arm and a ton of upside, but his field vision needs to improve.

The Good:

Shane Morris (Spin It Award)

It was very clear that Warren (Mich.) De La Salle quarterback Shane Morris had the best arm at the event. He has a cannon of an arm and there's not a throw he can't make. With some of the other quarterbacks showing funky mechanics or not spinning the ball that well, it was fun to see him rear back and let it rip. He has a hose, as they say in the quarterback business.

Also an interesting part on Joe Mathis and his poor attitude.  

http://michigan.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1383918

 

“When your team is winning, be ready to be tough, because winning can make you soft. On the other hand, when your team is losing, stick by them. Keep believing” - Bo Schembechler

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July 10th, 2012 at 6:57 PM | And the "Best Mike Farrell" award goes to... (Score:5 Normal)
Daniel
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Sam Webb

Formerly 'mgoblaniel.'

July 10th, 2012 at 7:00 PM | So you're telling me that (Score:5 Normal)
One Inch Woody ...
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So you're telling me that Mike Farrell says that Taco performed very poorly, while ESPN says that Taco was unstoppable and a big riser....

I'm guessing neither is true since Farrell and ESPN both suck.

July 10th, 2012 at 7:05 PM | instagram pic (Score:5 Normal)
Eskabeaner
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There's an Instagram pic floating around twitter showing Taco tied for the lead in 1 on 1 battles at some point, so something's clearly off about all of this.  Plus he hurdles tackling dumies in a single bound!!!!

Freedom of speech makes it easier to spot the idiots

July 10th, 2012 at 7:05 PM | Wasn't there (Score:5 Normal)
westernwolverine
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a picture from the opening of a white board with all the D-linemen's names on it showing Taco tied for the most one on one wins?

July 10th, 2012 at 7:09 PM | Surprising to hear his review (Score:5 Normal)
rbgoblue
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Surprising to hear his review on Taco.  Most of the information throughout the week had him as one of the more dominant defensinve linemen in the 1 on 1 matchups.  Also, I would disagree with his assessment of Shane's weapons.  When your best target is a TE, that makes it more difficult on a QB to stretch the field.  On the other hand, Hackenberg was throwing to Ricky Seals-Jones and Laquan Treadwell - those are targets.

July 10th, 2012 at 7:48 PM | Yeah, before the competition (Score:3 Normal)
umalum16
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Yeah, before the competition even started lots of analysts said that Shane had one of the least impressive offensive line-ups there, if not the worst. The TE dominates day one and was then totally ineffective (not his fault - due to double teams) the second day.

July 10th, 2012 at 7:11 PM | Skip that noise from MF. Taco (Score:2 Normal)
Gssumcat
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Skip that noise from MF.
Taco is an athletic freak who is only 17 yrs. old. He will play for 3 DL coaches who will give him all the guidance he needs. Taco will be a star at Michigan.
Plus, he has the coolest name of any athlete. fact.

July 10th, 2012 at 7:11 PM | Mike Farrell has to be the (Score:5 Normal)
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Mike Farrell has to be the biggest douche covering recruiting, just read his twitter. He routinely acts like a high schooler himself instead of one who covers high school players.

 

 

July 10th, 2012 at 7:49 PM | Agreed.  Mike Farrell is an (Score:1 Normal)
yoopergoblue
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Agreed.  Mike Farrell is an Ohio homer and what he says in this article seems to be the opposite of what most other analysts had to say about Morris and Charlton last weekend.  

"They will meet a dastardly fate here for that! There isn't a Michigan Man who wouldn't like go out and scalp those Buckeyes right now."

July 10th, 2012 at 8:45 PM | Morris is a good quarterback, (Score:1 Normal)
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Morris is a good quarterback, but it was noted in nearly every analyst's recounting that he had some struggles.  I think he was the #2 overall quarterback there, but he wasn't tearing everyone apart.

I don't think Farrell varies from much anyone else in his opinion of Morris...except homer Michigan fans.

He is out of line with other analysts when it comes to Charlton, so he's not beyond reproach.  I'm just sayin'...

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July 10th, 2012 at 9:59 PM | Beyond reproach (Score:3 Funny)
2014
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You are correct that he is not beyond reproach. He is reproach.

July 10th, 2012 at 10:49 PM | Though to "build up" Morris's (Score:4 Normal)
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Though to "build up" Morris's squad suggesting that he had the some of the best weapons is a bit disingenuous considering that one was a TE and the other a RB, positions less utilized in 7-on-7 tournaments.  Would he have looked a lot better throwing downfield to Seals-Jones and Treadwell?  Probably.  That's the only problem I have with his analysis of Morris, in that his criticism doesn't make sense based on the reasons he gives.

July 10th, 2012 at 7:13 PM | Huh?  Farrell says Taco got (Score:2 Normal)
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Huh?  Farrell says Taco got beat on almost every snap, but someone else (wish I remembered who) said he tied for winning the most reps of anyone... This tells me that someone (or both) are flat out making shit up.  Also I don't know how you can say one team was the favorite to win it based on the receiving corps.  Every team had great receivers, since that is the whole point of the event, and I thought everyone agreed that Hackenburg had the best receivers anyway?  I would think you would give the tunnel vision award to someone who didn't get to the final perhaps?  Or maybe Hackenburg who threw about a hundred interceptions?  

End homer rant.

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July 10th, 2012 at 7:16 PM | LoL yeah.... (Score:1)
Never
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MF (how fitting, no?) claimed that whoever tallied the reps and listed Taco as one of the ones with the highest number of "wins" tallied them incorrectly.

July 10th, 2012 at 7:13 PM | Taco review doesn't phase me. (Score:2)
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Taco review doesn't phase me. The guy is a freak athlete but raw. We've known that for a long time. With our three DL-centric coaches, he'll have every opportunity to realize his potential if he applies himself. His development will be an exciting one to keep track of.

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Our toils obscure an' a' that, 
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The man's the gowd for a' that. 
July 10th, 2012 at 7:18 PM | You mean that farrell has (Score:1)
JT4104
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You mean that farrell has said a bunch of what seems to be incorrect stuff for a giant fanbase that has no problem getting in twitter fights with him. 

Color me shocked and it seems like farrell needs another ego boost today. Most of the reports from multiple sources said just the opposite, I think I'll take their word for it over a guy who seems to get off on getting in internet fights.

July 10th, 2012 at 7:24 PM | From the article: (Score:1)
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Reuben Foster took a visit to Washington? That's pretty surprising, and would be a monster get for Washington. He has the most impressive highlight film in the country. 

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For someone whose living depends on recruits talking to him, Farrell sure goes after the guys in that article. 

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July 10th, 2012 at 7:25 PM | i hope the opening doesnt (Score:-1 Overrated)
July 10th, 2012 at 7:36 PM | I get what you're trying to (Score:0 Normal)
July 10th, 2012 at 8:07 PM | UM and OSU offers say enough (Score:2)
coldnjl
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UM and OSU offers say enough

July 10th, 2012 at 8:27 PM | It has been shown that I (Score:2 Normal)
redhousewolverine
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It has been shown that I higher star ranking correlates with a higher likelihood of being drafted. Being drafted generally tends to mean you were a decent to great college player. Also, if everyone was ranked a two star, then the Michigan fanbase would melt. I get your comment that do not fixate on rankings because the coaches clearly want him and they know more about football than we or the recruiting sites do, but there is a reason the coaches have offered only guys that are highly ranked-outside of York, stribling, and the longsnapper who technically is ranked really high for a long snapper.

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July 10th, 2012 at 8:42 PM | Although rankings correlate (Score:4 Normal)
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Although rankings correlate with the draft, whether or not a site alters a players ranking based on this camp will not change his draft spot. So who cares.

July 10th, 2012 at 9:13 PM | I don't care about the (Score:1)
no joke its hoke
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I don't care about the rankings,but I bet he does and i just dont want to see him fall too far because he played in a event that does show case his skill set. 

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July 10th, 2012 at 9:55 PM | As others have mentioned... (Score:0 Normal)
July 10th, 2012 at 11:52 PM | All I know is Hoke and (Score:2)
Elmer
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All I know is Hoke and Mattison met the kid in person and are fine with his height.

July 10th, 2012 at 7:28 PM | Not sure if serious (Score:4 Funny)
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Gotta love the Facebook comments to the article this one being my favorite

"judging from the attendees, this was a low end event with no big names in attendance. sounds like anyone could have tried out and made an appearance."

Uh wait what?

"This is MICHIGAN ferGODsakes"

July 10th, 2012 at 7:33 PM | Considering that everything Farrell (Score:3 Normal)
hart20
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Wrote in that article is contrary to what every other site is saying and that he's also a giant douchebag, I'm going to go ahead and assume that he's still bitter towards Michigan fans.

Yep, that's Simba made out of a pineapple.

July 10th, 2012 at 7:39 PM | How can someone who crowned (Score:5 Normal)
a2_electricboogaloo
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How can someone who crowned themself the 'godfather of recruiting' be a giant douchebag?

USING GRATUITOUS AMOUNTS OF CAPS LOCK SINCE APRIL 2011

July 11th, 2012 at 9:07 AM | How can someone who crowned (Score:3 Normal)
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How can someone who crowned themself the 'godfather of recruiting' not be a giant douchebag?

 

I think that was your point, but what the hell: it's early and I was up all  night watching a train explode. http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/freight-train-derails-in-ohio-several-cars-explodes-into-flames-2-hurt/2012/07/11/gJQAvqBYcW_story.html

July 10th, 2012 at 7:37 PM | Here is all you need to know (Score:1)
JT4104
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Here is all you need to know about Farrell....even since lemming left the AAAG and Farrell kinda took the lead spot your seeing a lot more of the high ranked kids end up at the UA Game instead.

Starting to think even recruits are getting sick of him.

July 10th, 2012 at 7:45 PM | It's hilarious how much (Score:3 Normal)
FreddieMercuryHayes
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It's hilarious how much different people rate a kids performance. His stuff is pretty much exactly opposite of other analysis I've read.

July 10th, 2012 at 7:46 PM | Not Sure What He Means... (Score:2)
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http://espn.go.com/high-school/football/video/clip?id=8140038

Granted, Taco Charlton appears only a few times from about 2:20 onwards in this video summary  of the OL/DL one-on-ones, but he was looking pretty good to me. Some high-profile OL recruits were having significant trouble with  Charlton. I will take this as a good sign. 

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July 10th, 2012 at 7:53 PM | Farrell ! (Score:2 Normal)
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Your opinion has no value.

July 10th, 2012 at 8:12 PM | Ok I will go back to (Score:0 Normal)
July 10th, 2012 at 8:26 PM | guess (Score:2 Normal)
bird2010
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guess that the pic showing taco had the most 1 on 1 wins for the day must be fake then, right? lol

July 10th, 2012 at 8:38 PM | Anyone notice the Michigan (Score:1)
madmaxweb
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Anyone notice the Michigan hat in the Chevy commercial during the All star game just now?

July 10th, 2012 at 9:11 PM | Not to piss on parade... (Score:-1 Normal)
July 11th, 2012 at 9:49 AM | Who are you....MF? (Score:2 Normal)
Blue in Yarmouth
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What MF said about Charlton is not anything like what other analysts have said and to say he isn't an athletic freak is a bit ridiculous. How many guys his size can jump OVER a tackling dumby? That is pretty freakish if you ask me (which you didn't, but too bad).

July 11th, 2012 at 1:13 PM | Wolverineinabag/RDT (Score:3 Normal)
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Is that you?

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July 11th, 2012 at 1:23 PM | Tell me how many DLman in the (Score:1)
Champeen
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Tell me how many DLman in the HISTORY of SPARQ have been over 100?

July 10th, 2012 at 9:11 PM | Hey MF! You still butt hurt (Score:-1 Trolling)
July 10th, 2012 at 9:57 PM | Did anyone notice (Score:1)
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That Ruben Foster headed for a visit to Washington? He is listed as a verbal to Bama. Guess Saban has a different policy to Hoke.

July 10th, 2012 at 10:04 PM | Hoke's policy is not typical.. (Score:-1 Trolling)
July 11th, 2012 at 10:39 AM | I have seen a lot of chatter (Score:2)
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I have seen a lot of chatter on the 247 boards about Foster flipping to Auburn - from Alabama and Auburn fans.

July 11th, 2012 at 10:42 AM | I have seen a lot of chatter (Score:2)
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I have seen a lot of chatter on the 247 boards about Foster flipping to Auburn - from Alabama and Auburn fans.

July 10th, 2012 at 10:48 PM | My take on Ferrall/Taco. (Score:1)
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The thing that was posted about Taco being tied for 1 on 1 wins was after the first 2 days.  Maybe Farrell only watched Taco on the 3rd day.  Taco did tweet something about having the a very tough day on Sunday and maybe Farrell is taking most of his information from seeing him that one day.  Who knows really, but you have to think he was hearing about his success the first 2 days and would temper his negative comments about his performance.  Being out there does get page views.

July 10th, 2012 at 10:53 PM | Taco didn't get a lot of reps (Score:2)
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Taco didn't get a lot of reps on Day 3 from what I've heard.  At that point in the competition, the players were in pads and Taco, being from Ohio, wasn't allowed to suit up.  As a result, he only could take reps against linemen who weren't in pads, which from what I've heard were very few and far between.

July 10th, 2012 at 11:16 PM | If Ferrell only watched day (Score:2)
FreddieMercuryHayes
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If Ferrell only watched day 3, then he shouldn't be passing judgement. He loses a lot if credibility when he makes such a bold statement completely the opposite of every other well respected journalist there. Maybe he's stuck back in the day when his was the only word and everybody took it as gospel.

July 11th, 2012 at 8:45 AM | hmm (Score:1)
kenfizzle
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can't put a ton of stock in a QB's performance in 7 on 7's, especially in a guy like Shane who clearly seems like a win at all costs kind of guy.

Also, Mike Farrell is a complete tool I was following him on twitter for a couple months but realized I disagreed with every tweet he made so I unfollowed. Plus he gets SO agitated by angry fans. I've seen the "WHY DON'T WE JUST MAKE EVERYONE A 5 STAR" tweet like 6 or 7 times from this ass hat.

 

Phil Brabbs FTW

July 11th, 2012 at 9:08 AM | Serious question (Score:1)
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who is Mike Ferrell and why should I care?

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