OT: MSU FB Loses Two More Commits
After losing Naquan Jones (4* DT) yesterday, MSU has lost two other players today: Jonah Morris (3* OLB), and Abdul Adams (3* RB). They have dropped down to #15 in 247's composite rankings for the 2016 recruiting class. UM's class is now ranked higher by Scout, Rivals, and 247.
Can this all be blowback from the Nebraska game? That seems unlikely. But that's a lot to lose in 24 hours for apparently unrelated reasons.
P.S. I know, we/I should absolutely not care about MSU's recruiting, I sound like they do with Little Brother Complex, etc. I, personally, find this information interesting and think others might too...
November 11th, 2015 at 11:13 PM ^
I think you're spot on.
Frankly, I hope he stays at MSU. Whether you like him or not, you have to grudging respect the job he's done building the program in EL. I'd like to see all of the Big Ten football teams to be good. I just want our team to be better.
November 11th, 2015 at 8:00 PM ^
You might want to recheck the Big Ten East standings
We are in third and MSU is second.
November 11th, 2015 at 9:50 PM ^
November 11th, 2015 at 6:35 PM ^
won't be questioned about the Narduzzi effect. Can bail before JH rips into that record against U of M. His best players are leaving.
November 11th, 2015 at 7:25 PM ^
However this season turns out he would be leaving "on top". Even though he might be arrogant enough to think otherwise, he is maxed out at MSU. Even if he doesn't achieve greater success at his next stop, he moves to retirement with one last big payday and no need to get another job. If he is going to make a final move, now is the time. Doors will be closing fast because of his age.
November 12th, 2015 at 12:36 AM ^
MSU isn't going anywhere. They'll take a step back next year but it's still a 9-10 win team. That's why Dantonio isn't leaving.
And I think that's a good thing. Part of the allure of the SEC (before this year) was the high level of competition among its teams. I enjoy competition and I would rather see Michigan square off against a good MSU than a bad MSU.
November 11th, 2015 at 5:22 PM ^
to leave would make sense for a lot of reasons. Most important of which is Connor "once in a lifetime QB at MSU" Cook's remaining eligibility.
November 11th, 2015 at 7:45 PM ^
I don't buy that reason at all. They've always had above average QBs over there and I don't think that's going to change. I might buy the Narduzzi line though.
November 11th, 2015 at 9:10 PM ^
November 11th, 2015 at 8:54 PM ^
Agree with the other comment that he's actually had remarkable success with QBs as evidenced by his previous two starting (albeit wobbly) in the NFL. I do think it's a perfect time for him to leave though, with the graduation of Cook, Burbridge, Calhoun, (maybe Conklin leaves) and the defense has taken steps back in each of the last two years to the point where it looks like it's far from given that their defenses will be great, let alone good.
November 11th, 2015 at 5:13 PM ^
Think it's likely more related to the end of their respective football seasons and a chance to get their heads up and look around a bit. Can't imagine that a loss that should not be a loss spurred a bunch of decommitments, may just be something that was building for awhile in all three cases.
November 11th, 2015 at 8:07 PM ^
In all fairness, that loss to Nebraska was better than some of MSU's wins this year.
November 11th, 2015 at 4:45 PM ^
One decommitment is not anything out of the ordinary, but three in a two day span sure is.
November 11th, 2015 at 4:47 PM ^
How does that saying go? "Once is chance, twice is coincidence, three times is a pattern." As these guys are from different states and schools (so I think at least), this seems really odd and unlike random chance...
November 13th, 2015 at 7:16 PM ^
is a legacy.
November 11th, 2015 at 4:46 PM ^
Clearly these decommitments are not due to a single loss. My first thought was that the Dantonio to USC(East) rumor was gaining steam within recruiting circles, but I think Rabbit21's speculation that these guys are simply reassessing after the end of their senior season in high school is much more plausible.
November 11th, 2015 at 6:12 PM ^
even if Dantonio announced he was leaving. They might well be unrelated to each other, but I do have a theory to throw out.
None of these players likely grew up thinking about playing for MSU. They were sold on the idea that MSU was becoming elite. The Nebraska game just confirmed what people have been seeing all season. MSU is not elite at the moment. With their main offensive weapons leaving and the defense looking shaky, the future isn't as rosy in EL. They're selling hope again and not everyone is buying.
November 11th, 2015 at 4:47 PM ^
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November 11th, 2015 at 4:54 PM ^
November 11th, 2015 at 5:49 PM ^
November 11th, 2015 at 11:51 PM ^
Dantonio is always disrespekted...Dabo always thinks Clemson is direspekted....what would happen? Can both teams somehow feel 100% disrespekted simulataneously? The butt hurt eminating from South Carolina would be enormous
November 11th, 2015 at 5:25 PM ^
Maybe so, but do you highly, highly, highly, highly doubt that???
November 11th, 2015 at 6:37 PM ^
Southern cooking and Dantonio's heart would not be a good mix.
November 11th, 2015 at 4:48 PM ^
Where are all the Spartans going?
November 11th, 2015 at 6:19 PM ^
I read this to the tune of "Where Have All The Cowboys Gone?"
November 11th, 2015 at 6:04 PM ^
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November 11th, 2015 at 4:49 PM ^
Thanks for posting. Some of us do care about what are rivals are up to.
November 11th, 2015 at 4:55 PM ^
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November 11th, 2015 at 4:58 PM ^
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November 11th, 2015 at 9:07 PM ^
they rode the wave of "elite" when Michigan was in a down cycle.
November 11th, 2015 at 5:40 PM ^
Are?
Our you serious?
November 11th, 2015 at 4:50 PM ^
You never know, this could have been Dantonio's choice. Offers could be pulled for any number of reasons. Maybe MSU won't have spots open up, maybe they like how other recruits are progressing better, academics, a terrible rap video with the kid smoking weed, etc.
I figure it's not worth worrying over. They will get some good players regardless, as will Michigan.
November 11th, 2015 at 5:22 PM ^
You can be relatively certain they didn't pull an offer to a 4 star and you can be certain you wouldn't pull 3 offers in basically a day.
November 11th, 2015 at 5:22 PM ^
From what I've understood MSU's commit policy is not that different than Michigans under Hoke. If you're taking officals, you're not commited. At the same time why not take a few free trips if you're a 17-18 year old kid and enjoy that part of recruiting now that your football season is done?
November 11th, 2015 at 4:55 PM ^
November 11th, 2015 at 5:01 PM ^
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November 11th, 2015 at 6:40 PM ^
that would be a good reason to leave.
Surprised how quickly that got swept under the rug when the Bullough got suspended for the Rose Bowl because of it. . .
November 11th, 2015 at 7:47 PM ^
Are there more allegations than just Bullough?
November 11th, 2015 at 5:00 PM ^
Although I've assumed Dantonio would stay in East Lansing until retirement, the fact that Steve Spurrier's attended two MSU games in recent weeks (he attended UM-MSU and then MSU-Nebraska) is a bit curious. Is he recruiting Dantonio for South Carolina?
November 11th, 2015 at 7:10 PM ^
November 11th, 2015 at 7:24 PM ^
I don't think they hired him. He was a guest analyst for Gameday when it was here.
November 11th, 2015 at 7:23 PM ^
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November 11th, 2015 at 5:21 PM ^
November 11th, 2015 at 5:25 PM ^
place and see if he is alright.
November 11th, 2015 at 5:26 PM ^