OH QB Austin Appleby who camped at Michigan hoping for an offer has committed to Purdue.
http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=5110717
Of course this means that Michigan will offer him late in the process and switch him by signing day.
Another QB off the board (even though he didn't have an offer). Interesting to see how everything will play out moving forward.
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loving all the publicity for
loving all the publicity for braden and Magnuson. the coaches sure have made a huge impact on such an important position in this recruiting class
(For the Board)
2. Magnuson is really that good
According to camp position coach Courtney Morgan, Erik Magnusonwas the best offensive lineman in attendance and it's really no surprise since the four-star tackle from Carlsbad (Calif.) La Costa Canyon has proven multiple times that he's one of the best in the country.
Magnuson has great footwork, plays with a lot of intensity and passion, and simply doesn't let defensive ends around him. He was really good at the B2G Camp, the Stanford NIKE Camp and the Asante Trenchmen Academy this spring and summer.
In an absolutely loaded group of offensive linemen in the West this recruiting cycle, Magnuson continues to prove he's one of the best.
Mike Farrell supposedly said that a fifth star for Magnuson might be in the books...that's looking more and more likely.
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Imagine if Magnuson gets the
Imagine if Magnuson gets the 5th star, Diamond and Kalis goes blue, and Peat makes a miraculous turnaround and commits (I know that's not gonna happen, and I'm not expecting it - and I know we're only taking 1-2 more OL. But still). Four five star OL plus three very solid 3/4 stars..
ITS GREAT TO BE A MICHIGAN WOLVERINE
Rivals
You're not kidding. That is some serious praise in that article. Between him and Braden, our o-line recruits have really gotten some good press in these last few days. Thanks for posting that link, as I hadn't seen it.
"Underwear Wearing Basement Dweller"
Wow - I didn't want Appleby
Wow - I didn't want Appleby before, but now I really want him. That would be awesome.
This is one RR legacy we
This is one RR legacy we should keep (along with the alum flag football game). Once a year we should offer the "Roy Roundtree Snakeoil Scholarship" to a Purdue commit.
"We bring you to Michigan to take care of Michigan; your job is to protect that block M."
-Carol Hutchins
posted from iPhone
Is that an endowed scholarship?
Denard has spent the offseason working really hard and smiling at people.
Depends...
...what kind of cash you got?
"We bring you to Michigan to take care of Michigan; your job is to protect that block M."
-Carol Hutchins
well, good luck to him...
I have to question the judgment of any young man who would want to work with that dirt bag Danny Hope.
That said, cue the board panic.
If the haters don't hate you then you're doing something wrong. - David Cone
Seriously, even if they get
Seriously, even if they get bad his dirtbaggery, they could look at how many games he hasn't won and pick not-Purdue because of that.
But in all honesty, Appleby had 2 non-MAC offers, and they were Purdue and Louisville. Anyone considering the Big East should ask themselves if they're playing basketball and if the answer's no they shouldn't go there.
Relax you panic monger.
Relax you panic monger.
Abort, Retry, Fail?
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No panic, but it does raise the question of whom we are going to bring in as a QB. Too bad the rumors about Appleby not impressing at camp appear to be true.
Chaos is found in greatest abundance wherever order is being sought. It always defeats order because it is better organized.
but it does raise the
but it does raise the question of whom we are going to bring in as a QB
All signs point towards Mauk
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I'm OK with Mauk if the
I'm OK with Mauk if the coaches are set on taking a QB. He has a much better offer list than Appleby (UM, ND, Mizzou, Illinois, Cinci, Vandy). That's not murderer's row, but it beats the hell out of Purdue, Louisville and the MAC. We're looking for a guy to fight with Bellomy for the back-up QB spot for a handful of years. Mauk is a fine pick.
For some reason I get the
For some reason I get the feeling that Mauk might not be ok with the fact that he has to battle to be a back-up.
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I didn't mean that he
I didn't mean that he wouldn't get the chance to battle for the starting spot. I meant that, at a minimum, we need the guy from this class to battle Bellomy for the back-up spot, not that that's the most opportunity they have. If they do better than that, awesome.
As much as I've watch Bellomy
As much as I've watch Bellomy play and as hard as he works... I expect your last sentence to happen.
I'm starting to wonder if
I'm starting to wonder if they will relax the QB every year edict, since we have so many other needs in this class and Morris coming in 2013.
I think that would probably
I think that would probably come in to play if both Kiel and Mauk go elsewhere. The two backup plans are off the board (O'Connor to MSU and Appleby to Purdue) and we'll have missed on the first-choice guys. Unless they want to try and move on another decent kid then we'd be in to the taking a body for the sake of having one range which I don't agree with. Wait and see what happens with Kiel and Mauk. Kiel I don't have a lot of hope for but we appear to be in a good spot with Mauk.
If we strike out on Mauk and
If we strike out on Mauk and Kiel I would expect the coaches to evaluate players this fall. Similar to what they did with Bellomy, they could pull a late offer to a guy with a not a stellar offer list and grab one within the last month if they're dead set on taking a QB, which it seems they are.
Hey
Will you take it easy on Louisville? I went to law school there.
Just kidding. I never took their football program seriously myself (though they did have some pretty good teams under John L Smith and Bobby Petrino).
"You will suffer humiliation when the team from my area defeats the team from your area." -- The Onion
Pharaoh Brown
I don't know why everybody's panicking. Pharaoh Brown is clearly the QB in this class. Plus he's versatile... He can be a WR if necessary. Apparently he's even played DE in the past.
who cares?
see above. we dont need another "project" 3 star recruit. our depth at QB (granted Devin gets a red-shirt) allows us to be somewhat selective. no sense in wasting a scholarship.
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I agree about not needing a "project 3 star recruit" however people care because
a) it seems like the coaches want a QB and we don't look good for higher rated guys like Kiel, Fuller hasn't scheduled a visit yet, and that leaves Mauk as potentially the only guy who has an offer and interest I believe
b) it's a random Wednesday with little news
c) Appleby camped at Michigan and was reported to want a Michigan offer, and most importantly
d) just the thought of the potential to steal another recruit from Danny Hope is absolutely too good to pass up based on the hilarity that would be sure to follow.
ciao
good luck playing for that douche.
No radio. Nothing of value.
You expect
Mini-tiller to be coaching purdue in 2012? Not sure I would put any money on that.
Well...
The coaches were not overly impressed with Appleby, from what I hear.
If that is the case, I would rather wait it out. I want a QB in the class, but no reason to reach for one you don't like that much.
I agree with the above...Mauk looks more and more like the target, assuming Kiel doesn't shock the world.
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New rule
We must steal one recruit from Purdue during every recruiting cycle. Why? Because f*ck Danny Hope. That's why.
Hope
I am waiting for Brady Hoke to change his last name to Hope so we can steal that from him too--but then change it back on the grounds that "K is a tougher letter than P"
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Best of luck to him...
on any given non-Michigan Saturday. I know he wanted that Michigan offer. Hopefully he makes the most of his time at Purdue.
Hope makes it too easy on us.
Now he's recruiting kids who openly want Michigan offers.
"that's why you don't go to Ohio State, Lawrence"
I would be begging for a
I would be begging for a Michigan offer too if my best offer was Purdue.
(intended to be a shot at Purdue and Danny Hope, not Appleby)
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What happened with Kiel? Last
What happened with Kiel? Last I heard it was down to us and Indiana.
That was an unconfirmed
That was an unconfirmed rumour which appears to have fizzled. No one really knows anything on Kiel. Best guess is it'll be one of Oklahoma, Alabama, Missouri, Indiana and Michigan.
Id like to see an offer go out to
Current commit Kaleb Ringer's teammate Mike Simpson, who if you watch his highlights he doesnt have the strongest arm but he is accurate and but great touch on the ball.
But sir, but sir, BUT NOTHING
I just watched some of his
I just watched some of his film. Pretty good. Doesn't really have any impressive offers. I thought he was Qb at CJ? Did he transfer again? He was at Trotwood also.
"im saying to myself should i do it should i not. I crossed the goaline and hey...fuck it" Desmond Howard on his Heisman pose
i dont really know
i just saw some retweets and i thought they were teammates. he is listed a Dual threat but he kinda reminds me of Gardner in the aspect that he can run if he wants to but he has a capable arm. he isnt on the same level as talent of Devin but he could develop into a solid QB that would be a great backup. he seemed to hit his WRs right in the hands every time and showed some good mechanics along with a big 3 step drop
But sir, but sir, BUT NOTHING
Plenty of QBs left
Many kids without offers right now (or MAC-level offers, or even low-BCS offers) will have impressive senior years that get the attention of coaching staffs, including Michigan's.
There's nothing wrong with taking a '3-star' guy down the line after more information becomes available in the fall.
he already has the right helmet
Mike Simpson does have the right helmet on in his rivals photo
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Mi...
Kiel
maybe he's thinking about Shane Morris
Mr. Hart! That is the most intelligent thing you've said all day. You may take your seat.
And just like that
Lampuki makes you eat your words
You are probably right
With the amount of ink Shane has been getting he has to be thinking that he is the future for us and does he really have a shot to play early or often.
If I could ask Kiel
just one question it wouldn't be "Are you afraid of Shane Morris?" because I know the answer is "No." Kids like him aren't afraid of competition from anyone.
"that's why you don't go to Ohio State, Lawrence"
Fuller
Can't wait til he schedules a visit to michigan.He would be my favorite commitment in this class if he decides for michigan
Pu--y name
Sorry but Austin Appleby sounds like a soap opera character or a kid who would be in a boy band. Names matter again.
Shane Morris, on the other hand, sounds like a guy who might punch you in the throat for looking at him funny.
Personally, I wanna see us
Personally, I wanna see us work at the top 3 (Kiel, Mauk, and Fuller) and if we don't get any of them, then forget about a QB. I know that probably won't happen, but still.
ITS GREAT TO BE A MICHIGAN WOLVERINE
Breaking my post cherry here!
Breaking my post cherry here! HA!
I think that qb is not a big issue at all for this class. Use that scholarship on something else like an extra DT. With the current qbs on the roster, Bellomy this year and Morris in 13, I would wait for to fill that QB spot until the end of all the offers, maybe not at all for 2012. Unless it is an offer you just can not refuse like kiel.
What is the definition of insantity? Living in SEC country!
Please explain
Seems pretty harsh for someone posting their opinion. I thought that is what these forums were for. Maybe you are just that "experienced" and know more than most.
UM QB
Max Exposure was led by rising junior quarterback Shane Morris. Morris, who has committed to Michigan, was stellar on Sunday after a slow start on Saturday afternoon. He and Norfleet made enough big plays in the end to topple teams from all over the state of Florida. Who needs a QB when we've got Morris
Jeffv
It seems in this situation that we are content with Mauk or possibly Kiel. But maybe we can pull another Bellomy steal.
That being said I cannot start threads but Rivals made some comments about some camps in California and Magnuson received some nice words. Here is the link.
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1235772