OT: Dantonio says MSU got top player in MI
Today at his press conference, Dantonio apparently made the statement that, "For the third straight year, Michigan State gets the preceived top player by the media in the state of Michigan."
He was referring to Burbridge:
http://twitter.com/#!/joerexrode/status/164819652843814912
Apparently #5 is the new #1 !!!
February 1st, 2012 at 5:04 PM ^
Not enough points to start a post, but I work at a health system in Virginia and this came across the wire.
http://www.heritage.com/articles/2012/02/01/ann_arbor_journal/news/doc4f283bcf8f146483076173.txt
February 1st, 2012 at 5:13 PM ^
Really?
February 1st, 2012 at 5:05 PM ^
i ain't going to say much about dantonio. until we snap that 4 game win streak they have on us. regardless if it was our worst 3 years of football.
February 1st, 2012 at 5:06 PM ^
My disrespect for Dantonio is growing. What a brat. If it were true, Burbridge being the best in the state would be something to be QUIETLY proud of. Because of his posistion, that is an incredible disrespectful thing to lay out for all these kids that have worked so hard for their Schollies.
That little dick reminds me of Willie Olsen (Little House on the Prairie) "You guys got a lot of players but we got the best, nah, nah, nah ,nah."
A guy don't get negged for a Little House Reference does he???
February 1st, 2012 at 5:09 PM ^
He does unless he follows it up with a 7th Heaven reference.
February 1st, 2012 at 5:06 PM ^
For anyone wondering, he's looking at 247. All the other ones have Burbridge at #4 in the state at best.
February 1st, 2012 at 6:12 PM ^
Or Rivals, or Scout. ESPN is the only major "service" that doesn't have him as the top player in the state.
February 1st, 2012 at 5:08 PM ^
That's all they got.
February 1st, 2012 at 5:08 PM ^
MSU has awesome recruiting success in the I-96 / I-696 corridor.
February 1st, 2012 at 5:08 PM ^
sure he is prolly the best prospect in michigan, but Michigan could of had him if we wanted to take the chance on him accademically
February 1st, 2012 at 5:08 PM ^
And one that I would find a little comforting if I were Michigan State actually. They finished reasonably strong as well, with Cox/Madaris.
February 1st, 2012 at 5:08 PM ^
Mr. D. Anything that makes him smile.
February 1st, 2012 at 5:10 PM ^
While it is debateable, Burdbridge has been touted by several outlets (including our own MGoBlog analysts) as the best player in the State.
Having said that, I would much rather have our own in state haul than theirs.
Additionally, I find it funny on the RCMB (yes, I know..) that they are minimalizing their in state haul this year by saying (yes, this is true) that this was a particularly weak year in the state of Michigan talent wise.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but haven't I read exactly the opposite? Isn't this a particularly STRONG year in talent for the State of Michigan (and Ohio as well)? I can recall reading this several places, even prior to the start of the recruiting season...and I can't recall a time when the state of MI having so many players go to top line BCS schools.
Am I wrong?
February 1st, 2012 at 5:10 PM ^
February 1st, 2012 at 5:10 PM ^
That's the difference between Hoke and Dantonio. Hoke would never brag about one recruit over another, especially when they will be teammates. How does that make the rest of the recruits from the state of MI that are now at MSU feel? This guy just can't get out of his own way.
February 1st, 2012 at 5:44 PM ^
Foot, meet mouth.
February 1st, 2012 at 5:10 PM ^
Its just too bad for Burbridge. The guy could have come with us.
February 1st, 2012 at 5:11 PM ^
Staee
February 1st, 2012 at 5:11 PM ^
And I do not care if it's flame bait. Dantonio is whiny, spoiled brat in a 50 year old body. Who else did State pick up? Oh that's right...
February 1st, 2012 at 5:33 PM ^
-50000 might not do justice.
February 1st, 2012 at 6:41 PM ^
Well to be fair he got those for a horrible thread, not for swearing a bunch of anything
February 1st, 2012 at 5:12 PM ^
February 1st, 2012 at 5:12 PM ^
Not only did he get the #1 recruit in the State, but through his magnetic personality, he was able to snakeoil about half a dozen guys from the MAC. Although, his charm wasn't flawless: despite MSU offers, 4 guys decided the MAC was more appealing (3 committed to CMU, and 1 to Toledo).
Here's what we're gonna do Mark. You're gonna suck it and we're gonna take our recruits and start thumping your skull.
February 1st, 2012 at 7:45 PM ^
This post needs to be seen by everybody.
February 1st, 2012 at 5:13 PM ^
Everyone don't forget speculation that he wanted to commit to UM but couldn't because of grades.
February 1st, 2012 at 5:14 PM ^
a minute Mork. Isn't it true that Burbridge wanted to attend Michigan, but was having trouble getting his poop in a group with his acedemic eligibility? Isn't it true that he still might have trouble being academically eligible even at MSU? NCAA eligibility rules apply to all schools.
February 1st, 2012 at 6:28 PM ^
The Hello: Norfleet post is still on the front page, and you regurgitate this myth?
I know why it's so upsetting to you, though. Recruiting is all you guys have left. Hence the hilarious statements like "Michigan mopped the floor with Douchetonio in recruiting!". Honestly, step back and read what some of you are saying; it's like a parody.
Michigan pounds Michigan State (in Rivals recruiting rankings)!
Little Brother submits (in in-state recruiting)!
Michigan is back (to the top of the recruiting rankings)!
Because you can't get it done on the field, you're talking up recruiting like it's worth just as much as the actual on-field results. And I, for one, find that hilarious.
February 1st, 2012 at 7:06 PM ^
Most Spartan fans have been "Jim Jonesed" into believing that the series between UM-MSU has a four year history.
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<br>I'm more interested in what happens in the recruiting battles with OSU the next several years. Should be good to watch.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:42 PM ^
You do realize that we could lose for like 35 years straight and then you would finally be caught up in total wins right?
February 1st, 2012 at 5:14 PM ^
Hahahaha
February 1st, 2012 at 5:17 PM ^
They can have "#1" as long as Michigan gets "#2 - #10"
February 1st, 2012 at 5:18 PM ^
Dantonio was all over the State and kicked our asses.
He picked up #1 Burbridge
Tennessee picked up #6 in O'Brien
and all we managed was
#2 Ross
#3 Richardson
#4 Norfleet
#5 RJS
#7 Godin
#8 Funchess
#9 Ojemudia
#10 Braden
Which would have been fine if we hadn't picked up
#2 Bolden
#3 Kalis &
#4 Wormley in Ohio
God he's good
February 1st, 2012 at 5:22 PM ^
MSU recruits natioanllay !
February 1st, 2012 at 5:28 PM ^
We only recruited from 8 states (9 if we land Diamond) and he recruited from all 7 in the Union
February 1st, 2012 at 5:31 PM ^
Intergallactily!!!!!!
February 1st, 2012 at 5:42 PM ^
I wish I had a pic of the Star Wars crew wearing Sparty Helmets!!!
February 1st, 2012 at 5:18 PM ^
Truth is, recruiting is about getting good athletes, and also about filling needs. He needed skill players and got some good ones. We needed depth and talent on the lines and we got 'em, as well as some skill players. How players are rated in college matters not one bit. We've got a great class, and as far as what Dantonio says, I don't really care. In fact, why did I even click on this thread--oh, yeah, I'm OC.
February 1st, 2012 at 5:30 PM ^
ChiBlueBoy
Most of us on this board are OC where this stuff is concerned
February 1st, 2012 at 5:22 PM ^
thats it!
February 1st, 2012 at 5:43 PM ^
By being the biggest ass in the state of Michigan while representing Sparty, as only a true Sparty can. #Dick
February 1st, 2012 at 5:23 PM ^
We shit all over them in team rankings if you're into that kind of thing.
February 1st, 2012 at 9:07 PM ^
We shit all over them in team rankings if you're into that kind of thing.
February 1st, 2012 at 5:27 PM ^
Why does he care about getting the top player in Michigan anyway? Did he forget that they recruit nationally now???
February 1st, 2012 at 5:32 PM ^
dude got teabagged by michigan recruiting-wise this year. let him have his minor victory.
February 1st, 2012 at 6:47 PM ^
"Let him have his four years of head to head wins, we kicked his ass in recruiting!"
February 1st, 2012 at 5:33 PM ^
He's clearly just pandering to his fan base. Personally, I find it quite entertaining. The slow destruction of such an egotistical moron will be very fun to watch
February 1st, 2012 at 5:42 PM ^
I would say that we drank his milkshake but that would be wrong. It's our milkshake.
February 1st, 2012 at 5:33 PM ^
Whether he actually is the best player in the state is debatable. He failed to qualify academically to come to Michigan anyway. If he did qualify, he'd probably be a Wolverine.