December 14th, 2020 at 2:02 PM ^
Not sure. Please let me know if you find out. Thanks.
December 14th, 2020 at 2:10 PM ^
My bad , Estime is his last name.
December 14th, 2020 at 9:22 PM ^
So maybe??
December 14th, 2020 at 2:11 PM ^
Doubtful.....would be better to see Georgia getting a run of Crystal ballz for MSU running back if you are concerned about Donovan Edwards.
I am pessimistic about Edwards going Blue after this years blah running game coupled with the fact if he loved the team in his own backyard, I think he would have committed by now.
December 14th, 2020 at 2:15 PM ^
Yeah, the biggest reason why I'm doubtful about Edwards is he's had months to commit and hasn't, and while Georgia hasn't looked great this year they still look way better than UM.
December 14th, 2020 at 3:42 PM ^
Why do people keep saying this? Lavert Hill committed to Michigan on February 3rd, Ambry Thomas committed to Michigan on December 7th, and DPJ committed to Michigan on December 15th. USC seems to fill half of its class each year with CA guys who basically default to the Trojans at the end of the cycle. And in this case in particular, Edwards has been open about taking his time. Let the kids decide on their own schedule.
December 14th, 2020 at 4:06 PM ^
Exactly. This is a once in a lifetime experience for these kids. Let them enjoy the process. Especially in a year without official visits, let the kids take their time and decide when they’re ready. Not committing by December doesn’t mean a damn thing. Really don’t know how that narrative got started.
December 14th, 2020 at 6:55 PM ^
These are good examples you raise but in a year where visits aren’t happening as normal, a player may want to commit early to bring other recruits or keep others verbals committed (for example, Worthy).
At the end of the day, each person will do what they want but OSU locks down the state pretty early. Occasionally, they will have some nail biters like Zach Harrison or flight risks like Jackson Carman but they mainly get who they want early.
December 14th, 2020 at 2:36 PM ^
In all honesty, this is a very relevant piece of information, the OP just didn't do a great job of explaining things.
Edwards' interest in ND has been recent, so this is a nice development(if it even matters at this point).
December 14th, 2020 at 5:36 PM ^
I am pessimistic about landing Edward's as well, but it has nothing to do with the fact that he didn't commit earlier. It has been no secret, and stated hundreds of times, that he was going to take it all the way.
December 14th, 2020 at 2:14 PM ^
So is the question here whether or not ND is out of the Edwards running because they are possibly going to poach an MSU back? Because I always assumed it was Georgia with Edwards if he wasn't going to UM. But honestly, I had to look up the guy's name because "Austrime" is definitely not a name for any player in 247.
December 14th, 2020 at 2:17 PM ^
Clearly I need an editor as I combined his first and last name.
December 14th, 2020 at 2:22 PM ^
I hope people understand this
December 15th, 2020 at 9:06 AM ^
You don't really need an editor. Sometimes some simple proofreading can go a long way
December 14th, 2020 at 2:19 PM ^
Maybe, but probably doubtful.
December 14th, 2020 at 2:22 PM ^
Talks recently were ND was going after DE hard, but like others have said, Georgia is probably the real competition.
December 14th, 2020 at 2:22 PM ^
Maybe one of ND’s recruits is looking elsewhere and they are going to plan B.
December 14th, 2020 at 2:57 PM ^
I believe that would be Logan Diggs, who just got an offer from LSU
December 14th, 2020 at 2:35 PM ^
I read several of MSUs top recruits are looking around. I’m not sure Mel’s program is connecting with kids just yet.
December 14th, 2020 at 2:40 PM ^
CC: Rayshaun Benny
December 14th, 2020 at 4:01 PM ^
Not sure what you’re talking about with Benny. He went to MSU because they are going to build his brand through NIL because ya know that MSU money cannon is yuge
December 14th, 2020 at 4:15 PM ^
Instead of saying STATE on the front of their jerseys, are they going to say BENNY? Clever move Mel. Clever.
December 14th, 2020 at 7:55 PM ^
Yeah, MSU's top three commits all don't look like they'll sign Wednesday. Who knows where that goes with them.
They do look to be flipping a USC LB commit on Wednesday who would be their highest commit (including the three mentioned above).
December 14th, 2020 at 2:44 PM ^
Men with crystal balls should not ride broncos, bareback.
December 14th, 2020 at 2:57 PM ^
Estime is a good back. Webb has talked multiple times that MSU is getting a good one and if he flips I’m sure he would flourish behind NDs much better OLine
December 14th, 2020 at 3:06 PM ^
you should be embarrassed to have posted this.
December 14th, 2020 at 3:20 PM ^
I disagree , while yes this has been a dismal football season this is potentially a reason for optimism on Edwards as ND has recently been going after him.
December 14th, 2020 at 3:13 PM ^
I had some estimine dumplings yesterday. They were surprisingly tasty.
December 14th, 2020 at 3:22 PM ^
Jim Harbaugh to the NFL. Matt Campbell announced as new UM head coach. JJ McCarthy and Donovan Edwards lead us to victory over OSU as freshman starters. Money rains from the sky in the big house. People become much smarter and kinder. Dogs and cats learn to breed yielding pupkittens. Wait, what are we talking about?
December 14th, 2020 at 3:25 PM ^
Agreed, Jim Harbaugh should go to the NFL
December 14th, 2020 at 4:02 PM ^
I’m in for a pupkitten
December 14th, 2020 at 5:36 PM ^
From now on when people ask me if I like dogs or cats better, I'm gonna say I like pupkittens the best.
December 14th, 2020 at 4:23 PM ^
The 2020 version of this definitely reads.
Jim Harbaugh decides to go to the NFL after NSD in February leaving Michigan scrambling to get a replacement and have to let go of 50% of their letters of intent. Matt Campbell is announced as head coach. Michigan goes winless against OSU for the next 5 years. Matt Campbell is fired after failing to bring the program back to prominence. Jim Harbaugh is rehired. Kanye West wins the presidency.
December 14th, 2020 at 3:26 PM ^
Edwards will not sign with Michigan.
December 14th, 2020 at 3:30 PM ^
For the recruiting experts, what is it about Edwards that makes him elite?
His high school film reminds me a lot of ZC and Ty Isaac - get the ball then run over the smaller, younger kid trying to tackle you. I guess I don’t know what I’m looking at but there’s no pop to his game.
December 14th, 2020 at 3:35 PM ^
He's got starzzzzz
December 14th, 2020 at 6:18 PM ^
Exactly. I think Edwards is just another average RB recruit from Michigan
December 14th, 2020 at 3:38 PM ^
Audric Estime is a good back. He will be productive for either MSU or ND.
Speaking of RBs recruited by other teams, Al-Shadee Salaam of Rutgers is pretty good too. Rutgers always seem to have decent RB signees and decommits.
December 14th, 2020 at 3:43 PM ^
Estime is so good you would think he decommitted from Rutgers.
December 14th, 2020 at 4:08 PM ^
Had a great Senior Year and the Rivals national and regional guys think he is a top 100 kid and said today to expect him to move up (already 132nd nationally).
Is a big kid, so there were questions about his speed, which he answered this season.
December 14th, 2020 at 4:06 PM ^
Here is the situation with Estime:
He has wanted the ND offer since the beginning.
ND hadn’t offered until today because they knew he would flip immediately and were waiting on Edwards.
Edwards hasn’t given any schools the indication on where he is going so ND couldn’t wait any longer because Estime wants to sign on Wednesday.
ND’s other RB commit, Logan Diggs, isn’t happy ND was going to sign a second RB and got an offer from LSU, his hometown team, and is talking to them.
ND decided to move on Estime to make sure to get a good RB in the class instead of taking the chance on Edwards.
December 14th, 2020 at 4:09 PM ^
Is this RCMB?
December 14th, 2020 at 4:20 PM ^
Roughly a month ago some nd insiders were saying they really want this running back! So it doesn't have anything to do with Edwards! I thought we pretty much gave up on Edwards! Maybe that was just me thou!
December 14th, 2020 at 6:29 PM ^
maybe!
December 14th, 2020 at 4:22 PM ^
I mean if Im Edwards and I look at track records Georgia probably place to go for running backs The Last 5 Years. come to Michigan you might split carries between 4 other running backs