Not so cryptic update from Tremendous re: Maurice Hurst Jr.?
We all appreciate the updates from Aqua over at his Tremendous blog, and he has an update on 2013 DL Maurice Hurst Jr. The following part sticks out:
"Anyways. Why am I posting this update? I talked with Maurice for a split second tonight, who said he plans on visiting in a couple weeks. I also talked to a current commitment and they informed me that Maurice plans to commit to Michigan when he makes that visit."
http://thisismichiganfootball.blogspot.com/2012/05/maurice-hurst-jr-upd…
Odd that a 17 year old has better perspective on Michigan than his father.
I wouldn't take this kind of tweet too seriously. His dad might have been teasing him, he might have been exaggerating his dad's comments to tease his dad, or any combination of 1,000 other possibilities. By all accounts, Jr. seems to be a great kid. I suspect that his dad deserves some credit for that.
No kidding.
Everyone should take a step back from the keyboard before they criticize people they don't know for remarks made in contexts of which they're not aware. And stop being so damned sensitive and literal-minded.
Agree... tread lightly when publicly criticizing recruit's families. See The Anzalone Debacle for further information.
Doesnt this kid car greatly about academics? That could be the reason why he is so interested in Michigan. Which may explain offer like Vandy and Duke.
FWIW....
rankings are very similar for this kid. This kid is pretty darn good.....
247 - #19 DT, 4*
Scout - #23 DT, 4*
Rivals - #24 DT, 3*
Also, correct me if i am wrong, but i believe Rivals is now the most outdated as 247 has done 2 updates (although both minor), and scout 1 update since Rivals last updated. Rivals has also handed out the least amount of 4*'s at this point. Hurst has a high chance of being a low 4* across the board soon.
A #20 DT in the nation? Yes please!
#34 DT, 3* (77)
Would love this pick up
Holy smokes. The comments about his highlight tape being ridiculous are right on. That kid can move. He can be extremely quick off the ball, and has great agility and speed for someone his size. Regardless of his competition, He is quite an athlete and really gets after the ball carrier. Don't understand how anyone could rank him as a 3*.
Really hope he decides on Michigan. With some time in the weight room and better technique, this kid could be scary in a couple years.
yea I didn't understand how he was a 3 star either. The kid sure does have a motor on him. Would be a GREAT pickup.
Hurst seems like a very similar player to Elijah Qualls. Any experts want to weigh in on whom they would rather have? Qualls' offensive highlights are unbelievable for a kid his size. I say we grab both, put them both on offense. Convert some of our guard prospects to TE, and play Shallman as our primary back with Houma coming off the bench as our speed back.
That would be tough - I'd be happy with either one. However, I don't think we have a great shot with Qualls, considering he is a CA kid who just picked up a USC offer (in addition to offers from Washington, Cal and UCLA). He'll be tough to pull from the Best Coast.
I think he was a DB under Parcells (the before brady or belichick era).
I think he was OK--at least I don't remember Parcells being down on him like he was on that former Ohio DB (Terry Glenn), who Parcells used to call "she."