4/5 star Corner. Looks like he's going to visit Clemson and maybe LSU.
Not sure if this means anything with Yuri, but Darby is very talented and this is good news for us UM fans.
national champs baby
ND loses commitment from Ronald Darby
January 8th, 2012 at 10:47 PM
#1
ND loses commitment from Ronald Darby
January 8th, 2012 at 10:50 PM | 
Any chance Hoke makes a pitch to him?
Any chance Hoke makes a pitch to him?
January 8th, 2012 at 11:15 PM |
Well
Well
From the comments below, it seems like our chances are pretty low, but I agree with you whole heartedly. Darby has elite speed. Like Denard level speed (I think he's a smidge slower?). He'd be a tremendous addition to our secondary.
Reeves would be good too.
Avatar is a reference to this. Go Blue!
January 8th, 2012 at 11:42 PM |
posted from iPhone
posted from iPhone
I think Reeves would be the last corner of the class. To me this just screams Wright to ND, especially with them gaining his teammate.
Quick! To the Hindenpeter!
January 8th, 2012 at 11:59 PM |
Wright to ND isn't a huge
Wright to ND isn't a huge
Wright to ND isn't a huge loss for us IMHO.
From the AA practices, and from watching game tape, he projects at a safety in college. We already have some good ones in the 2012 class.
Reeves would be a nice addition, however.
January 9th, 2012 at 1:38 AM |
How can Wright stand Kelly
How can Wright stand Kelly
How can Wright stand Kelly tho? How can anyone stand Kelly..
Playing football on Wall Street
January 9th, 2012 at 9:39 AM |
Probably has something to do with
Probably has something to do with
You not knowing the man at all, and solely forming an opinion based off a sideline outburst. I scream and get pissed off when I have a shitty day at the golf course, just so happens there aren't TV cameras pointed right at my face.
We have no idea what Kelly is like in the locker room, or in practice. I know Te'o came back, why would he come back if he detested the coach? Why hasn't there been any attrition the last 2 years? Wouldn't Weis's players be leaving if Kelly was such an asshole to them?
Kelly does SEEM like a jerk, but the fact is I've never met the man, so I have no idea what he's like.
Janeane Garofalo (Film Actors Guild): "As actors it is our responsibility to read the newspaper, and then say what we read on television like it's our opinion"
January 9th, 2012 at 10:02 AM |
Not only based on 1 outburst,
Not only based on 1 outburst,
rumor has it that Michigan didn't even consider him as a candidate (after Lloyd) because Kelly is an ass.
"They're stuck with that quarterback (sophomore Braxton Miller) for the next two or three years, that's fine with me. He throws worse than (Tim) Tebow. - Steve Everitt
January 9th, 2012 at 10:27 AM |
Actually ...
Actually ...
Kelly seems like a jerk - because He is one! In 2 years how many QB's has he run off the program?
Also - thanks for the update on your behavior on the golf course ... bet your group really enjoys playing with someone that has little control of their emotions.
Go Blue!
No place on earth I'd rather be on a football Saturday than Michigan Stadium !
January 8th, 2012 at 10:51 PM |
He's bound for the South now
He's bound for the South now
He's bound for the South now IMO
January 8th, 2012 at 10:52 PM |
Hoke is probably getting the
Hoke is probably getting the
Hoke is probably getting the golden pointers ready as we speak.
"The goal, the expectation of this program is the Big Ten Championship"
January 8th, 2012 at 10:52 PM |
Link?
Link?
Any info on why he is bailing?
Hail
January 8th, 2012 at 11:03 PM |
He likes lighter shades of purple
He likes lighter shades of purple
The deep purple in Kelly's face scares him. He's headed for LSU.
"This is the EMU game, not the emo game."
January 8th, 2012 at 11:04 PM |
Nope
Nope
January 9th, 2012 at 11:36 AM |
Look
Look
at the contrast between his skin color and that of the horrified on-looker staring at him. Kelly's skin is actually red, not like a red tint, but from his neck up, the color of tomato. That is great stuff.
January 8th, 2012 at 10:52 PM |
GET HIM!!!!!!!!!
GET HIM!!!!!!!!!
"There will be blood on the field and it won't be mine." -KK
January 8th, 2012 at 11:03 PM |
whoa..chad bro..
whoa..chad bro..
whoa..chad bro..
"Michigan Defense" is dominating everything, in every aspect of life. That's a rough definition.
-Craig Roh 10/29/2011
January 8th, 2012 at 10:53 PM |
This is rivals.......Darby
This is rivals.......Darby
This is rivals.......Darby will now focus on Clemson, Florida State, Auburn and LSU, with the Tigers a potential offer following the BCS championship game on Tuesday.
January 9th, 2012 at 7:52 AM |
Which Tigers? From this list,
Which Tigers? From this list,
Which Tigers? From this list, I'd almost think he's picking schools based on his love of tigers.
January 8th, 2012 at 10:53 PM |
Even Steven
Even Steven
They gained Elijah Shumate just recently. Shumate is from Don Bosco, same as Wright.
"I'm not a vegetarian b/c I love animals. I'm a vegetarian b/c I hate plants"
January 8th, 2012 at 10:53 PM |
Called it the night of the UA Game
Called it the night of the UA Game
I knew there wasn't any chance ND could have an elite member of their secondary not named Zbikowski.
"This might sound arrogant and if it is, it is. We're Michigan."- Brady Fucking Hoke
January 8th, 2012 at 10:54 PM |
apparently ND isn't even in
apparently ND isn't even in
apparently ND isn't even in the mix anymore.
Looking for BTTYS Nike sb Michigan Dunk Highs size 14, hit me up.
January 8th, 2012 at 10:54 PM |
I wouldn't say we need this
I wouldn't say we need this
I wouldn't say we need this kid. But I definitely want him. He was one of the most impressive guys in the All Star games and his speed seems unmatched in this class.
Doubt we have a chance. Seems like he know's where he wants to go and has for awhile. Wonder how ND let him slip away.
It's the same old story. Boy finds girl, boy loses girl, girl finds boy, boy forgets girl, boy remembers girl, girls dies in a tragic blimp accident over the Orange Bowl on New Year's Day.
January 8th, 2012 at 11:02 PM |
Have you seen Brian Kelly?
Have you seen Brian Kelly?
It's a miracle that all their recruits aren't leaving.
Yep, that's Simba made out of a pineapple.
January 8th, 2012 at 11:09 PM |
I wasn't serious. Just
I wasn't serious. Just
I wasn't serious. Just curious how it took him this long. I never understad why high ranked kids commit there. Must like preseason rankings more than winning.
It's the same old story. Boy finds girl, boy loses girl, girl finds boy, boy forgets girl, boy remembers girl, girls dies in a tragic blimp accident over the Orange Bowl on New Year's Day.
January 9th, 2012 at 1:00 AM |
maybe
maybe
its the first rate education at a storied program guaranteed to be on TV every Saturday with a propesity for putting players in the NFL. Other than that, I have no idea either.
January 9th, 2012 at 10:21 AM |
Let's look at each point.
Let's look at each point.
1) First rate eduction: Sure, but is it better than Stanford, Michigan, UNC, Cal, Texas, Georgia Tech...? Maybe, but they are all in basically the same league.
2) Guaranteed to be on TV every Saturday: With ESPN, ESPN2, CBS, VS, ESNPU, BTN, Thursday night games, Wed night games... almost every big time program is on TV, especially in the sports package. This isn't 15 years ago. With the BTN, you can even watch Indiana play every week, if you actually wanted to.
3) Which Kelly players are in the NFL and doing well? What about ND? They have a solid amount of NFL players, but who is good? Who is a Pro Bowler?
"They're stuck with that quarterback (sophomore Braxton Miller) for the next two or three years, that's fine with me. He throws worse than (Tim) Tebow. - Steve Everitt
January 8th, 2012 at 10:59 PM |
Addressing these comments
Addressing these comments
Addressing these comments about Wright I don't even want him anymore it has been thrown around on this board that he projects at safety now and I couldn't agree more.
January 8th, 2012 at 11:06 PM |
I'm starting to think that if
I'm starting to think that if
I'm starting to think that if a kid is going to go to a big time school that's not us I'd rather it be ND or Clemson. At least you know they'll underachieve no matter how much talent they have and the lost recruit won't come back to bite us.
"Michigan Defense" is dominating everything, in every aspect of life. That's a rough definition.
-Craig Roh 10/29/2011
January 8th, 2012 at 11:09 PM |
Sammy Watkins
Sammy Watkins
disagrees
January 8th, 2012 at 11:48 PM |
Sorry, poor antecedent
Sorry, poor antecedent
Sorry, poor antecedent identification I guess. "They" was in reference to the team. They can have all the stars they want but the teams as a whole don't scare me that much.
"Michigan Defense" is dominating everything, in every aspect of life. That's a rough definition.
-Craig Roh 10/29/2011
January 8th, 2012 at 11:22 PM |
YES. Oh my god yes. This
YES. Oh my god yes. This
YES. Oh my god yes. This just made my day. My hatred of Notre Dame is legendary. I could not be happier to hear this. Why, God, why would you let a school that mediocre at football in the last 20 years be able to recruit so well? This seems like justice. God I hate Notre Dame.
It's my birthday tomorrow, this must be a sign.
January 8th, 2012 at 11:24 PM |
Hoke
Hoke
Wasnt there some talk about Hoke pursuing 2 new targets? Maybe thats just a rumor but it would be awesome if they were going after Darby.
If at first you don't succeed, skydiving isn't for you.
January 8th, 2012 at 11:28 PM |
I'd be surprised if this
I'd be surprised if this
I'd be surprised if this doesn't seal Yuri Wright to ND.
January 8th, 2012 at 11:29 PM |
I hope there is another
I hope there is another
I hope there is another corner in this class whoever it may be.
January 8th, 2012 at 11:31 PM |
does purdue have any good
does purdue have any good
does purdue have any good DB's we can snake oil?
/s
January 8th, 2012 at 11:32 PM |
anything that keeps crazy
anything that keeps crazy
anything that keeps crazy kelly from establishing something resembling the defense he keeps promising is all right by me
January 8th, 2012 at 11:37 PM |
Weren't we still talking to a
Weren't we still talking to a
Weren't we still talking to a current Tenn commit that is a DB? I cant remember his name but I swear I had read it on here during the Free Arnett days.
January 8th, 2012 at 11:54 PM |
This is the kid
This is the kid
I don't think he's visiting, though.
Tradition is something you can't bottle. But it is there to sustain you when you need it most. I've called upon it time and time again.
January 8th, 2012 at 11:40 PM |
posted from iPhone
posted from iPhone
Can't blame the kid for not wanting to board the Kelly crazy train.
"But in the tire fire that was last year's secondary he showed a little spark." - Brian Cook
January 8th, 2012 at 11:42 PM |
I was on the Yuri Wright
I was on the Yuri Wright
I was on the Yuri Wright bandwagon for a long time until I saw him play in the Army game. I know it is one game and I shouldnt put much stock in it, but he looked horrible. Also, Sam Webb has been saying for weeks now that Reeves is the better prospect. Wright has great size and speed, but has only been playing ball for a few years. I know he has a lot of upside and potential once D1 coaches get a hold of him, but I am now switching to the Armani Reeves bandwagon. I think Wright will end up at ND, and that means we need Armani bad. I think the hiring of Bill O'brien might have helped us out. Im anxious to see who is going to be the DC for PSU. Hopefully Hoke put on his wizard hat, bc we need another elite DB.
THOSE WHO STAY WILL BE CHAMPIONS
January 8th, 2012 at 11:43 PM |
Kind of not surprised - he's
Kind of not surprised - he's
Kind of not surprised - he's a mid-atlantic guy and those southern schools are closer to home and offer some semblance of defensive consistency.
Still expect Reeves to go Blue, but this probably puts Yuri on the fast track to the Golden Dome.
January 8th, 2012 at 11:56 PM |
Don Bosco Prep Coach
Don Bosco Prep Coach
My boss, a South Carlina grad, said he read that the Don Bosco Prep football coach was getting a job at Notre Dame .... ???
Any truth to that?
January 9th, 2012 at 12:26 AM |
free article on Reeves
free article on Reeves
http://pennstate.247sports.com/Article/Busy-night-for-Reeves-56202
New PSU coach called him tonight. Interested in setting up a visit to OSU and Michigan as well.
January 9th, 2012 at 12:30 AM |
He was great at the UA game
He was great at the UA game
He was great at the UA game earlier in the week. He would be a great get if we can convince him to visit..
January 9th, 2012 at 1:09 AM |
as long as he doesn't commit
as long as he doesn't commit
as long as he doesn't commit to msu or ohio, i guess this is good news. but yeah, looks like our chances with yuri got smaller with this. oh well, here's to getting reeves.
It's been a lot. Its been a roller coaster that for some reason seemed like it would never get good. But you know what? We kept fighting. It's like that old saying goes, "Those Who Stay Will Be Champions." -David Molk
January 9th, 2012 at 1:24 AM |
This so smells of Tuitt and
This so smells of Tuitt and
This so smells of Tuitt and Lynch. Don't worry Bob Diaco is waiting in his driveway to have a discussion with the boy before the dead period. ND is still in it.
January 9th, 2012 at 1:30 AM |
Catholic School Connection
Catholic School Connection
I think that the Don Bosco to ND connection might be explained (at least partially) by the fact that Don Bosco is a Catholic school as well. After reading the New Yorker piece about Don Bosco, I can see why going from one Catholic school program to another can be appealing if a player comes of age in such an environment. Heck, I'd agree with the statement that the ND name means a lot in Catholic circles (e.g. Kyle Rudolph out of Cincinnati Elder, a Catholic School Program along with Andrew Hendrix out of Cincinnati Moeller, the same program as Monty Madaris).
January 9th, 2012 at 2:18 AM |
I would say the Catholic
I would say the Catholic
I would say the Catholic School connection could be legit. I live in Nashville and the private Catholic School here is named the Irish and their fight song is the ND fight song. And most people that I run into from that school love ND. I, however, as a Catholic, despise notre dame. Just because they are a Catholic school doesn't mean I will like them. I bleed Maize and Blue. Although I can see how a recruit would naturally at least consider notre dame. They'll always get good recruits but until they get a coach that can do something with that talent they will always be mediocre. A successful notre dame recruiting class doesn't scare me one bit.
Remember Who You Are!
January 9th, 2012 at 9:54 AM |
Interesting thought. I went
Interesting thought. I went
Interesting thought. I went to high school in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, and they have 2 Catholic high schools. One in particular, Bishop Dwenger, seems to feed into Notre Dame quite well. I didn't know whether it was the Catholic connection, but I suppose the geographic connection would be justified, more so than Nashville or New Jersey, I suppose.
They've produced the likes of John Goodman (2008), Tyler Eifert (2009), and Tony Springman (2011, although I honestly havent heard mention of him).
"Welllllllll..."
January 9th, 2012 at 7:06 AM |
underreported ND recruiting angle
underreported ND recruiting angle
For better or worse, people really believe in private schools. Quite often (say, in so-so neighborhoods / communities) this is justified. It's easy to see where a family from disadvantaged background would, based on the experience of their offspring at (say) Don Bosco, be enthusiastic about sending their child to Notre Dame. (This assumes at least some involvement of the parents in the process.)
Tell them that UMich is in the same ballpark academically (talking undergrad here)? No sell -- it's a public school and they already know the deal with those (lousy).
"500 channels and nothing but cats."
We are so desperate to have an elite one for this class.