On the front of the Michigan scout.com page, it flirts with the notion that Michigan has just added another recruit .. anyone know about this .. TomVH?
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Recruit #13
May 20th, 2011 at 4:28 PM
#1
Recruit #13
May 20th, 2011 at 4:29 PM
#2
*commit # 13?
curious to find out who it is..
May 20th, 2011 at 4:31 PM
#3
Calling TomVH.
Calling TomVH.
May 20th, 2011 at 4:41 PM
#4
Tom must be on vacation or something.
He hasn't posted in over a day. How can he possibly take a vacation/break/rest at a time like this when we need his guidance and information before we all go crazy. How selfish.
Edit: Not meant to be snarky at you, I actually want him to give us some info too.
May 20th, 2011 at 4:59 PM
#5
I just posted something
I just posted something yesterday. My sister is in town today though, so I'm with my family. But yeah, I've heard the news. Not much to say about it. You could probably figure it out.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:05 PM
#6
So... It's either Wayne
So... It's either Wayne Morgan, or Armani Reeves. In an earlier post you'd said that Armani wasn't sure about his decision yet. Morgan, perhaps?
(Rhetorical question btw, definitely not expecting you to give anything away)
May 20th, 2011 at 5:07 PM
#7
also..
...posted on Hines getting the offer yesterday, as well. Day before yesterday posted about Diamond moving up his decision.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:08 PM
#8
I think you overestimate our ability to think while hysteric.
Dee Hart? Tim Tebow? I can't concentrate right now!!!
May 20th, 2011 at 5:15 PM
#9
Kevin Garnett?
Kevin Garnett?
May 20th, 2011 at 5:22 PM
#10
If TomHV thinks we're
If TomHV thinks we're supposed to be able to figure out who this silent commit is, then this seems like the best lead I've seen...
May 20th, 2011 at 5:32 PM
#11
I think
Tom just over-estimates our ability to figure this out.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:37 PM
#12
Is this a new silent commit?
Is this a new silent commit? Cause the last time I heaerd anything about UM and silent commits were on the defensive side of the ball and in state.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:38 PM
#13
Godin was the silent commit
Godin was the silent commit we heard about earlier so yes this is a new one.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:43 PM
#14
No, I think Godin is just
No, I think Godin is just switching his commit back to silent.
May 20th, 2011 at 9:43 PM
#15
Yes
Highly regarded defender and he's not from the MidWest.
May 20th, 2011 at 6:08 PM
#16
(No subject)
May 20th, 2011 at 7:25 PM
#17
Awesome
Awesome
May 20th, 2011 at 7:49 PM
#18
Dude...
You are on a ROLL. Keep up the good work.
May 20th, 2011 at 8:42 PM
#19
dude
you sure know how to make an entrance...we need an "amazing" button added to the moderate list
May 20th, 2011 at 8:46 PM
#20
Oh snap we have a new .gif
Oh snap we have a new .gif guy in town.
May 21st, 2011 at 3:02 AM
#23
Nice
Good job!
May 20th, 2011 at 7:14 PM
#24
I figured as much, just
I figured as much, just trying to be sarcastic. I think we all takeyour information for granted at times, but it is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
May 20th, 2011 at 4:31 PM
#25
I saw that too
They could be just toying...but if there is a commit, I bet Tom would be less likely to speak up.
May 20th, 2011 at 4:31 PM
#26
The answer to those cryptic
questions is always yes. WHO IS IT?!!
May 20th, 2011 at 4:32 PM
#27
I didn't want to call the
I didn't want to call the thread Commit #13, cause that makes it look like I know who it is, and I'm breaking news, which I'm not.
May 20th, 2011 at 4:34 PM
#28
Commits in pairs?
Was anyone close to committing?
May 20th, 2011 at 4:35 PM
#29
If the image means anything
If the image means anything I'll guess armani reeves.
May 20th, 2011 at 4:37 PM
#30
If it IS Reeves
I'll believe that Angry Michigan Blank-Hating God is taking a break.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:08 PM
#31
Of course he is, needs to get
Of course he is, needs to get ready to rapture all those people tomorrow. Good thing we have assembled a class of upstanding young gentlemen of fine morale character...wait...NOOOOOOOO!
May 20th, 2011 at 4:40 PM
#32
Based on the image i would
Based on the image i would 100% concur.
May 20th, 2011 at 4:40 PM
#33
Striking similarities...
The shadow and this picture are very similar
May 20th, 2011 at 5:28 PM
#34
FWIW
I compared them
FWIW
I compared them side-to-side and they are extremely similar. The only difference is the left ear lobe haha. It would be crazy hard to find a better match though.
May 20th, 2011 at 6:02 PM
#35
I agree...
I looked at a different picture from this spot and it was close. Then I saw this picture and it looked like a match.
May 20th, 2011 at 6:07 PM
#36
they are saying on scout
that this outline is a picture of raymon taylor
May 20th, 2011 at 6:12 PM
#37
Well played
I think I found the picture
May 20th, 2011 at 6:20 PM
#38
Someone had to...
amirite.....too soon??
May 20th, 2011 at 7:40 PM
#39
Dammit
I knew the name Raymon Taylor sounded familiar! For a moment my soul had found harmony in the fact that I knew the #13 commit. Turns out I may be cursed to wander the netherworld in despair for the fact that I will never know.
May 21st, 2011 at 11:55 AM
#40
I made an overlay with the black-white image...
And I couldn't get the profiles to line up, even by stretching the image in multiple directions. They might be the same guy, but they aren't from the same picture.
Edit: The Raymon Taylor picture matches up perfecly as an overlay. It is his picture.
May 20th, 2011 at 4:35 PM
#41
Well, it's obviously a DB.
Well, it's obviously a DB.
May 20th, 2011 at 4:39 PM
#42
just what we need for our
just what we need for our last day on earth. Anyone want to offer up some money to DGB so he can commit to michigan before the world is over. I doubt we will be sanactioned in those 24 hours, look how long it took OSU to get caught
%s
May 20th, 2011 at 4:41 PM
#43
Allegedly a silent commit
So, won't know about who it is for a bit...
Good call on the silhouette. Sure looks like his.
May 20th, 2011 at 4:43 PM
#44
It is hard for me to trust
It is hard for me to trust scout. It seems like they do this kind of stuff all the time so they can get more paid subscribers.
May 20th, 2011 at 4:45 PM
#45
It's Sam...
... so I think it is more legit, but I hear you.
May 20th, 2011 at 4:51 PM
#46
That is a good point. Do you
That is a good point. Do you know if he said anything on the recruiting round up today?
May 20th, 2011 at 5:01 PM
#47
From what I remember...
... he actually wasn't too bullish on a quick Armani or Standifer commit. He didn't really mention any sure things.
May 21st, 2011 at 9:50 AM
#48
Exactly...
He said Standifer's numerous delays don't point to a quick commitment and that people in MA are saying Armani won't commit soon. He definitely made it sound like neither will be joining Hoke's Ark this month.
I know nothing about either situation personally just relaying what Sam said yesterday.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:17 PM
#49
Speaking of Sam
Any word about Wtka podcast being back up?
May 20th, 2011 at 5:53 PM
#50
Yes, the podcasts are back
Yes, the podcasts are back up. They only go back a few days though, so a lot of the stuff we missed during their "conversion" period is apparently gone forever.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:47 PM
#51
I dont know
I dont know, I've been a premieum subscriber for 6 months now and I've got nothing but great things to say about Scout!! All the info that they've given out thus far as been very reliable and accurate. Lets just say the 10 bucks you pay a month is worth every penny imo. Anyway, if I had to guess, I would say it's either Reeves or Morgan, but not quite sure...
Oh, and a little hint for everyone...its a non Midwest prospect...
May 20th, 2011 at 6:03 PM
#52
I'm not saying it's not worth
I'm not saying it's not worth it. Scout has had a habit in the past of putting up articles with very misleading headlines to get more readers.
May 20th, 2011 at 6:04 PM
#53
Are you being sarcastic?
They are OK, but I was a member for 5 months, and would rather have my $10/ month in my pocket and read MGo for free. It's usually a bit delayed and there aren't as much rumors, but who knows how many of those rumors are even true.
May 20th, 2011 at 4:46 PM
#54
There was a Trieu tweet
There was a Trieu tweet yesterday which said, "Michigan dropped in on a 5-star QB, a four-star DT and a WR with multiple BCS offers this week..."
I am guessing the QB is Kiel, the DT is Washington and the WR is Stanford? I wonder if commit 13 is one of these guys...I hope so. I guess it doesn't really matter with a circumnavigating, world-ending earthquake tomorrow starting at 6pm in each respective time zone.
May 20th, 2011 at 4:54 PM
#55
Come on
Michigan football is way more important than trivial things like the end of the world . . .
May 20th, 2011 at 5:04 PM
#56
5 star QB
Well the 5 star QB was Pike. And Sam said the silent commit is on defense and not from the Midwest. And that Michigans national recruiting phase has started with this committ. So that would rule out Washington and Stanford.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:08 PM
#57
the silent commit is on defense
he was on defense.
The silent commit was Matt Godin.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:11 PM
#58
They have another one.
Those that hate talk of silent commits, DO NOT CLICK! <-- Title of the hyperlink to Sam's Webblog.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:13 PM
#59
He was on defense
Not Matt Godin, lol! The new commit is a defensive player not from the midwest.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:18 PM
#60
If that's the case then
If that's the case then methinks Tom dropped us a hint above. Will Hines perhaps...
May 20th, 2011 at 5:11 PM
#61
Not in MW, defense...
Is Missouri midwest? My guess is Hines, from texas. Got the offer yesterday, committed today.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:34 PM
#62
Why not Morgan or Reeves?
Morgan = NY
Reeves = MA
Neither are midwest
May 20th, 2011 at 5:43 PM
#63
We're still visiting Pike
We're still visiting Pike even after he committed to Auburn?
Tenacity. Snake oil. Love it.
May 20th, 2011 at 8:10 PM
#64
Washington is a DE
Washington is a DE
May 20th, 2011 at 4:52 PM
#65
I'm thinking Kiel
Or Reeves, they make the most sense to me.
May 20th, 2011 at 4:54 PM
#66
Someone put up the VH signal!
Someone put up the VH signal!
May 20th, 2011 at 5:00 PM
#67
he tweeted
he (tom) tweeted he knew who it was
May 20th, 2011 at 5:02 PM
#68
Can you tweet...
... him back and ask him when he is willing to share the info?
I'm old, I don't tweet.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:36 PM
#69
If TomVH actually responded...
(which he won't), wouldn't that sort of ruin the whole "silent" commit thing?!?
May 20th, 2011 at 5:45 PM
#70
Maybe he could silently tweet
Maybe he could silently tweet it to you and you could silently post it on here. I'm not sure how to do that, but come on, we went to Michigan, we can figure this out.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:53 PM
#71
That's easy. Just do not say
That's easy. Just do not say a word and make sure you press the keyboard really softly so it does not make a sound!
It will technically be silent then.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:02 PM
#72
How are going to recover from our recruiting
addictions if we keep hearing about potential new recruits? I was thinking that this would be a quiet weekend on the recruiting front and I could develop the power to stay away from frequent checks of Twitter and MGo. At least it is not a detectable drug.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:02 PM
#73
Nike Camp
There is a big Nike camp at tOSU this weekend. Could that have something to do with it? Some of our recruits such as Stanford and Washington will be there. (If the world ends Saturday, Sunday events will be postponed)
May 20th, 2011 at 6:10 PM
#74
RJS, Biggs and Richardson are
RJS, Biggs and Richardson are supposed to be at the Nike camp this weeked. we all know that RJS is a very good recruiter. Hopefully he is in Stanford and Washinton's ear all week.
Godin and O'brien are going to be at the camp as well. It can't hurt to have Godin and the other three recruiting for us.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:03 PM
#75
He said we could probably
He said we could probably figure it out. Who makes the most sense right now?
May 20th, 2011 at 5:06 PM
#76
Conventional wisdom tells me
Conventional wisdom tells me Reeves, Wormley or Standifer. Reeves the least likely of those three.
Longshot=Dunn. Who knows if there's any truth to what was rumored this week.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:08 PM
#77
Standifer, he makes the most
Standifer, he makes the most sense to me. We all thought we had a good shot at him committing when he was supposed to be up for a visit.
May 20th, 2011 at 7:40 PM
#78
cant be him if it's a
cant be him if it's a non-midwest kid right?
May 20th, 2011 at 6:11 PM
#79
FYI: Tom said that the rumors
FYI: Tom said that the rumors started by someone on the radio in Ohio about Dunn are not true.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:06 PM
#80
Even though I don't think
Even though I don't think Aaron Burbridge has a commitable offer yet, I want to think it's him. Another highly ranked instate trio would be a dream come true.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:07 PM
#81
I think it's Reeves
I think it's Armani Reeves, he makes the most sense. With T-Rich committing and with all the new DB offers the staff has handed out over the last week, it just makes sense that it would be him. He probably wants to secure his position but wants to make the announcement a big dea. It could be him or Wayne Morgan, but I don't know if I consider Morgan a highly decorated defensive recruit. Which is how Sam phrased it.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:48 PM
#82
Morgan has offers from
Morgan has offers from Alabama and Miami (YTM) and is the 33rd ranked player in the nation according to 247sports. That qualifies as pretty decorated in my books. Reeves' best offers are probably ND and Stanford. He is 59th overall in the nation according to 247sports. Both are outside the top 100 on scout and rivals but still well ranked.
Weren't we supposed to be in a battle with PSU for Reeves? I think Morgan recently moved us above Rutgers, so I would guess Morgan over Reeves, but honestly would be happy with either, especially since both are supposed to be very fast (both reporting 4.40 40's, which might be embellished like any other HS recruit's numbers, but still impressive).
May 20th, 2011 at 6:15 PM
#83
PSU is the team that would be
PSU is the team that would be considered our biggest competitor at this moment. They do have a commitment from Carmen Williams who is a very good friend of his.
Of the two, I would rather have Reeves. It was reported recently that he has put on some good size, but has not lost any of his speed.
May 20th, 2011 at 10:46 PM
#84
I'd rather have the guy with
I'd rather have the guy with LSU and Alabama offers. Ultimately, the elite teams are the real judge of who are probably the most talented players. I've always been confused by kids that are rated really highly, but have a bunch of mid-level BCS and MAC offers.
May 20th, 2011 at 11:25 PM
#85
Morgan
My comments about Morgan not being highly touted were a little off. I just like Reeves and Standifer a little better. But he has an impressive offer list and is highly ranked. And everything i'm hearing now is pointing to Morgan and definately not Reeves. So i would say it's Morgan and would be very pleased to have him. He's a tough nosed kid from NY, he should bring toughness and a great attitude.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:08 PM
#86
My guess...
Will Hines!
May 20th, 2011 at 5:10 PM
#87
Uh oh, is this a story problem?
Those can be tricky.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:11 PM
#88
I think it's Reeves too
With the way our recruits have been coming in pairs, Reeves makes a lot of sense.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:11 PM
#89
Tom said on twitter, he knows
Tom said on twitter, he knows about the commit. Just can't give us anything. O well, GREAT news anyway. I'm sure we'll all find out soon enough.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:11 PM
#90
Sam used Reeves silhouette
Sam used Reeves silhouette photo on the scout website.... someone above already posted it... WELL DONE WOLVERINEINSB.
so if this is any tease, then its Reeves. Plus, they are committing in pairs.... I for one, am looking forward to when the DT pairs drop...actually I hope we land three, in Washington, Pipkins, Jones.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:25 PM
#91
Thats the main reason I
Thats the main reason I believe its Reeves, also-I remember a few days ago there was talk of T-Rich posting on his facebook for Reeves to message him back. So that would make sense.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:11 PM
#92
May 20th, 2011 at 5:11 PM
#93
Based on recent activities, rumors and WAGs
one could guess:
Dunn - Some substance to yesterday's rumors
Wormley - Although he will wait until at least the end of track season
Reeves - Richardson convinced him
Kiel - Silent until he gets to A2 to tell Hoke face to face and man to man
Morgan - Wants a DB spot before they are all gone
Just throwing these out there.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:55 PM
#94
Brionte dunn rumours? Was is
Brionte dunn rumours? Was is the one about him decommitting from
OSU or was there another one?
May 20th, 2011 at 6:11 PM
#95
Rumors were about more stuff
coming down the OSU NCAA pipeline.....improper housing I believe was the specific thing thrown out there.
May 20th, 2011 at 6:18 PM
#96
I highly doubt that it is
I highly doubt that it is Kiel, but I would love to be wrong about it. I guess we will see if he decides to answer any questions during the Elite 11 camp this weekend. I do think we are sitting in a better position than before especially with this visit coming up.
May 20th, 2011 at 6:19 PM
#97
Sam said it's a defensive,
Sam said it's a defensive, non-Midwest recruit so definitely rule out Kiel. Would be an odd time for him to commit anyway since he's at Elite 11 as we speak.
May 21st, 2011 at 11:47 AM
#98
It's a defensive player not
It's a defensive player not from the midwest.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:12 PM
#99
Do we know that it is a DB?
Do we know that it is a DB? I was wondering if Jordan Diamond or more likely Sheldon Day were close to committiing. Chris Wormley said he was waiting until track was over to focus on his recruitment, which I am not sure when that is. I think Armani Reeves is another good possibility, and hopefully Terry Richardson has been recruiting him harder than his teammate Camren Williams. When will the commitment be announced or known to the public?
May 20th, 2011 at 5:20 PM
#100
Seems like the DB assumption
Seems like the DB assumption was made based on our recent paired-by-position pattern of committments.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:52 PM
#101
I think one of the posters
I think one of the posters above said it was from a non-Midwestern defensive player eliminating Diamond (offense, Illinois) and Day (Indiana). But I admit I would absolutely love to get those guys too. Does anyone know if we still lead for Day? I haven't heard as much about him recently. I think he is supposed to be at the upcoming OSU Nike camp along with several other Michigan commits. Hopefully they can get in his ear.
May 20th, 2011 at 6:20 PM
#102
The last thing I heard about
The last thing I heard about Day was that his coach is very pro-osu. This might not be such a huge issue now since Day doesn't have an offer from osu.
May 20th, 2011 at 8:02 PM
#103
Lets hope it stays that way
Lets hope it stays that way after the Nike camp there.
May 20th, 2011 at 9:32 PM
#104
I don't know if I believe
I don't know if I believe this rumor.. His head coach, John Hart, used to be at Evansville Reitz and coached me.. He was never a big OSU guy but we also didn't have a Sheldon Day on our team and never had anybody recruited by them .. I think we have a good shot at him. I still stay in touch with coach Hart here and there and from what we talked about last time, he's pretty high on Michigan..
May 20th, 2011 at 5:12 PM
#105
Trieu
says news won't break until Monday at the earliest
May 20th, 2011 at 5:13 PM
#106
Trieu also said we should
Trieu also said we should here by monday, maybe later...
May 20th, 2011 at 5:16 PM
#107
OCD now.
Someone PLEASE let us know! I will be checking every 2 3/4 minutes for updates.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:17 PM
#108
a certain logic
I could see Richardson getting on the phone to Reeves, telling him "the LBs are in place, the DEs are lining up, let's form a monster CB tandem"
May 20th, 2011 at 5:21 PM
#109
posted from iPhone
I hope it's someone msu offered that way they can continue to freak out
May 20th, 2011 at 5:22 PM
#110
Pure speculation..
but Diamond tweeted yesterday:
Jordan76simeon Jordan Diamond
"The decision might come sooner than I expected..???!!!???"
And then3 hours ago:
Jordan76simeon Jordan Diamond
"Wisconsin trip canceled"
Could be a million different reasons why the trip didn't work out but I'd like to think that he's our silent!
May 20th, 2011 at 5:38 PM
#111
I'd like to think that he's our silent!
I'll walk that path with you!
I would be ecstatic if it were Jordan Diamond!
May 20th, 2011 at 9:29 PM
#112
Hope so...
Starting to worry about all his recent visits and the decision to move his commitment date up. I hope he makes the right choice.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:24 PM
#113
Wormley, Diamond, a CB
Wormley, Diamond, a CB (Reeves, Morgan, Standifer), Burbridge or Gant seem likely.
May 20th, 2011 at 6:11 PM
#114
Gant seems the most likely of
Gant seems the most likely of anyone. He was waiting for an offer, received one, and now is ready to jump on the ark before someone else takes his spot.
May 20th, 2011 at 6:30 PM
#115
I don't see why Gant would
I don't see why Gant would keep it silent, being a "legacy" type recruit and all...
EDIT: after seeing Tom's post about telling friends or family, I deem my point moot.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:24 PM
#116
My guess would be....
Wayne Morgan. he has been rumored to have M out in front of Rutgers right now.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:26 PM
#117
I am guessing it's a big name
He just wants to make sure the world doesn't end first.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:27 PM
#118
It will be out pretty soon,
It will be out pretty soon, so I don't know why they even said anything. You won't have to wait very long.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:31 PM
#119
About how long would you say?
About how long would you say?
May 20th, 2011 at 5:37 PM
#120
He said he wants to tell his
He said he wants to tell his friends and family, the coaches etc first. I don't think he's sure when it will be.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:40 PM
#121
So that rules out any of the
So that rules out any of the women that we offered, anymore hints?
May 20th, 2011 at 5:51 PM
#122
Ah, well one Hoek. We also
Ah, well done Hoek. We also know he has family and friends. We can flip down all the recruits without family or friends.
Does your silent commit wear glasses?
May 20th, 2011 at 6:26 PM
#123
you forgot
you forgot one very important aspect........
he has coaches
May 20th, 2011 at 6:26 PM
#124
you forgot
you forgot one very important aspect........
he has coaches
May 20th, 2011 at 6:48 PM
#125
We also know he's not an
We also know he's not an orphan.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:32 PM
#126
Just the medication we needed...
thanks Tom. your reassurance will allow many MGoBloggers to sleep soundly tonight
May 20th, 2011 at 5:32 PM
#127
yes you do know why...
... it's for the clicks and the subscriptions.
May 20th, 2011 at 6:44 PM
#128
Do the letters "cl" look like
Do the letters "cl" look like a "d" in this font to anyone else? Makes for some comical reading sometimes.
May 20th, 2011 at 6:50 PM
#129
Kind of like "pom" looks a
Kind of like "pom" looks a lot like "porn" So when my friends say they're "working hard at pom" i read it differently and it makes it quitefun
May 20th, 2011 at 5:34 PM
#130
thanks tom
I am sure we can wait a couple more days.
May 20th, 2011 at 7:16 PM
#131
Speak for yourself
I can't wait another couple of minutes. The refresh key on my keyboard is still recovering from the whole cc thing. Recruiting heating up this early is killing me.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:29 PM
#132
DBs make sense
It would seem like, given that we don't have a lot more room for DBs, that it would be "commit now or forever hold your peace" . . .
May 20th, 2011 at 5:35 PM
#133
I throw in my guess
Non-Midwest kid. It's Reeves.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:42 PM
#134
Criteria:
1. Not in midwest
2. On defense
Possibilities: A. Reeves, W. Morgan, W. Hines, O. Pipkens
Less Likely: N. Agholor, J. Jones, R. Watson
Doesn't fit criteria: A. Washington, A. Burbridge, D. Stanford, G. Kiel, Z. Pike, S. Day, J. Johnson, A. Standifer, T. Strobel, C. Wormley
Am I missing any names???
May 20th, 2011 at 5:43 PM
#135
Those 4 possibilities look
Those 4 possibilities look about right barring something from way out in left field.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:46 PM
#136
Deon Bush??
Deon Bush??
May 20th, 2011 at 5:47 PM
#137
rule out pipkins I and many
rule out pipkins I and many others would consider Missouri being a mid west state.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:57 PM
#138
FWIW, I know Rivals classes
FWIW, I know Rivals classes Missouri as Midlands and not Midwest. Not sure what Scout and the others do.
Not going to weigh in on what I think, mostly because I couldn't possibly care less but for Rivals at least, Missouri is not considered Midwest.
EDIT: Per the link, Scout do have Missouri in the Midlands as well so Pipkins should be considered. I don't think it's him, but he's a possibility.
May 20th, 2011 at 6:24 PM
#139
You would be correct.
In fact the Dept. of Commerce and the Census Bureau would agree with you. MO is the midwest, even if a site classifies it as "Midlands" it would still meet the criteria for the Midwest.
May 20th, 2011 at 6:38 PM
#140
"even if a site classifies it
"even if a site classifies it as "Midlands" it would still meet the criteria for the Midwest"
Except the site breaking this news and classifying it as non-Midwest is Scout which lists Missouri as non-Midwest. The census isn't the one giving us this news. Therefore, we need to consider Scout's interpretation.
I consider Russia more part of Europe then of Asia. Not everyone in the world does and that's something I might have to consider when interpreting news/opinions, etc.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:49 PM
#141
I hope it's Reeves. I'm
I hope it's Reeves. I'm still holding out hope we can steal Jones from PSU (and it seems like he's interested in being stolen). Not sold on Hines yet.
May 20th, 2011 at 6:14 PM
#142
Gant's not in there. He's
Gant's not in there. He's mid-west though I believe.
May 20th, 2011 at 6:18 PM
#143
Jordan Diamond. At least in
Jordan Diamond. At least in your "doesn't fit criteria" catergory. But I'm not sure where you heard that this recruit is not in the midwest and plays defense. If I were to guess without confirmation about your details, I would guess Jordan Diamond, especially since he tweeted recently that he was close to making a decision, and a few hours ago canceled his visit to Wisconsin for whatever reason.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:49 PM
#144
Hines seems a little far
Hines seems a little far afield for me. Has he even been on campus yet? And Missouri is still the Midwest, although, granted, people tend to forget that. I imagine it's either Reeves or Morgan, and that makes the most sense, as the CB position just lost one opening.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:51 PM
#145
For the record
the Midwest is all the Big Ten states, including Nebraska, except for Pennsylvania. In addition to those, Missouri, Kansas, and the Dakotas.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:54 PM
#146
I've never heard the Dakotas as considered part of the Midwest.
May 20th, 2011 at 8:19 PM
#147
missoura
May 20th, 2011 at 6:52 PM
#148
According to the map on
According to the map on scout.com Missouri is not considered Midwest....don't have link but google it
May 20th, 2011 at 5:51 PM
#149
Don't push TomVH to give out the answer..
let the kids have their glory. But we can always bet on who it is. Winner gets 10 Mgopoints?
my bet is Diamond.
May 20th, 2011 at 5:54 PM
#150
hedge that bet !
Apparently, the silent commit is on defense and from outside the midwest. (Thus, the geography debate) I'll go with Morgan as most likely, followed by Reeves . . .
May 20th, 2011 at 6:10 PM
#151
Hoke_A_Mania
go look at his twitter
May 20th, 2011 at 6:26 PM
#152
So Wayne Morgan then.
So Wayne Morgan then.
May 20th, 2011 at 6:05 PM
#153
You're all missing the big
You're all missing the big part of the story. It's a national recruit. Sparty announced that it's going national. Now that BH took back the state, he's going to take back the whole country. In that vein, I'm guessing Ondre Pipkins.
May 20th, 2011 at 6:13 PM
#154
I can't wait until Monday!!!
How can we wait until monday, when the world is ending tomorrow?
So unfair...
May 20th, 2011 at 6:35 PM
#155
Gonna go with Standifer...
Gonna go with Standifer...
May 20th, 2011 at 6:36 PM
#156
It's Armani Reeves
It's Armani Reeves
May 20th, 2011 at 6:50 PM
#157
From the info I've
From the info I've read.....It's a decorated defensive recruit that is NOT in the Midwest! We may not find out for some time if it doesn't leak
May 20th, 2011 at 7:06 PM
#158
This is Jordan Diamond's espn
This is Jordan Diamond's espn profile compared to the shadowy figure on scout. Look it up yourselves if you don't think my shitty crop job does it justice (It doesn't).
Edit: damn it doesn't work. Just look it up. for cereal
May 20th, 2011 at 7:06 PM
#159
Question....! why is the
Question....! why is the world ending tommrrow? haha
May 20th, 2011 at 7:17 PM
#160
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
May 20th, 2011 at 7:06 PM
#161
Not sure how to do it but I
Not sure how to do it but I think it would really cool if someone made a poll with the possibilities and see the general consensus of who it may be.
May 20th, 2011 at 7:28 PM
#162
Armani is a 4 star on every
Armani is a 4 star on every site and Wayne Morgan is a 4 star on rivals and 247. Both would be awesome commits.
May 20th, 2011 at 7:34 PM
#163
Does it have to be a
Does it have to be a defensive back? what about a guy like Darius Hamilton. Pretty decorated guy who has interest in blue, from jersey which is not midwest obviously and I can see him being a guy ppl want to play with. I know he hasn't visited, at least not that I know of, but it could be someone like him?
So Hoke-a-Mania said its Wayne Morgan so nvm my opinion/guess.
May 20th, 2011 at 7:37 PM
#164
Would be a colossal
Would be a colossal shock.
Based on what we know (defensive, not from the midwest, highly-rated), and assuming it's not someone out of left field like Hamilton, but someone who we know and who there has been chatter about then it's pretty much Wayne Morgan, Armani Reeves or Ondre Pipkins.
We're in the top 2 for both Morgan and Reeves so they are the likely candidates.
May 20th, 2011 at 9:25 PM
#165
The fact that Sam Webb said
The fact that Sam Webb said "highly decorated" makes me not think Morgan-Morgan is only a 3 star on scout.
May 20th, 2011 at 9:30 PM
#166
Meh. He's the highest 3-star
Meh. He's the highest 3-star safety. Still not bad. Scout's also the lowest of anyone on him and I don't know if they're considering that. He's an ESPN150 Watch-lister, and a 4* to Rivals and 247, 139th and 33rd overall respectively. Sam would probably consider him highly rated as a result.
If it doesn't turn out to be Morgan then we're getting fed misinformation from somewhere. Rivals says it isn't Reeves and the only other name that's plausible is Pipkins and that doesn't seem to fit.
May 20th, 2011 at 8:23 PM
#167
Darius
Darius Hamilton isn't going to Michigan.
May 20th, 2011 at 7:34 PM
#168
Not worthy of a new thread..
but Shane Morris' last tweet is very encouraging.. on the Droid so I can't include it here
May 20th, 2011 at 7:38 PM
#169
The tweet in
The tweet in question...
S_Morris12 Shane Morris
Killedd it at the Elite 11! Told me if I was a junior I'd be goin to the finals in Cali! #hardworkpaysoff
May 20th, 2011 at 7:34 PM
#170
Not worthy of a new thread..
but Shane Morris' last tweet is very encouraging.. on the Droid so I can't include it here
May 20th, 2011 at 7:38 PM
#171
so encouraging I posted twice..
May 20th, 2011 at 7:40 PM
#172
It has been confirmed that it
It has been confirmed that it is not Armani Reeves...
May 20th, 2011 at 7:44 PM
#173
By...?
Relevant sources,
By...?
Relevant sources, people!
May 20th, 2011 at 7:54 PM
#174
Mod on TheWolverine
Mod on TheWolverine
May 20th, 2011 at 7:44 PM
#175
S_Morris12 Shane
S_Morris12 Shane Morris
Killedd it at the Elite 11! Told me if I was a junior I'd be goin to the finals in Cali! #hardworkpaysoff
Edit---Was supposed to be a reply to MaizeRage-1
May 20th, 2011 at 7:50 PM
#176
Who was visiting today?
Was that DT from PSU visiting? That would be awesome.
May 20th, 2011 at 7:55 PM
#177
Why be a silent commit?
Why be a silent commit?
May 20th, 2011 at 7:58 PM
#178
Was noted above that he wants
Was noted above that he wants to inform friends, family, and coaches before going public.
May 20th, 2011 at 8:27 PM
#179
That is easy
Update Facebook status, call coach, and Tweet TomVH who will let us all know.
May 20th, 2011 at 8:21 PM
#180
#13
Just read in Rivals that the silent recruit is not Reeves
May 20th, 2011 at 8:34 PM
#181
It has 2 be Morgan.... cross
It has 2 be Morgan.... cross your fingers!
May 20th, 2011 at 8:32 PM
#182
I hope its Morgan. He seems
I hope its Morgan. He seems like a good kid and really looks like an explosive player. Even though all of our recruits to this point are awesome and I love dominating the region, it will be nice to get our first recruit from outside of the area. The Hoke-train is rolling and ready to pick up passengers nationwide!
May 20th, 2011 at 9:05 PM
#183
if it's morgan.....
...Then once the announcement is made we can all go over to the Rutgers Football boards to watch the meltdown.
This, of course, assumes that such things in fact exist....
May 20th, 2011 at 9:41 PM
#184
Brian Poole would be my guess
Brian Poole would be my guess from the picture.
May 20th, 2011 at 9:42 PM
#185
It's Armani Reeves' picture,
It's Armani Reeves' picture, so that's who I'm guessing
May 20th, 2011 at 9:45 PM
#186
scroll up
its just an outline from last year commit Raymon Taylor, google it
May 20th, 2011 at 9:46 PM
#187
Edit
double post
May 20th, 2011 at 10:45 PM
#188
I would be really excited if it is reeves however I just wonder if he had made a decision as of yet. I'm assuming it's morgan just because he does have more positive things to say about us. if reeves and morgan both come I would wonder which 1 would go to safety and which would play corner back? from what I've heard morgan would be the better safety
May 20th, 2011 at 9:49 PM
#189
Morgan
is a stud i hope its him. does anyone knwo how many DBs we want to take in this class?
May 20th, 2011 at 10:14 PM
#190
# of DBs
Depending on the class size, I've heard anywhere from 22 to 25, it appears that they'll take 2 to 3 DBs (CB/S).
May 20th, 2011 at 10:37 PM
#191
He's supposed to be
He's supposed to be a defensive player.
May 20th, 2011 at 11:09 PM
#192
Then obviously it's Eddie
Then obviously it's Eddie Goldman
Defense: check
Outside Midwest: check
Highly rated: check
Offered by seemingly every school that has a football program: check
Lock the thread.
May 20th, 2011 at 10:55 PM
#193
??
were talking about a recruit on the defensive side of the ball, not in the midwest. im going with wayne morgan
May 20th, 2011 at 11:11 PM
#194
Yeah...
I am pretty comfortable with thinking it is Morgan. He would be a great get out of the east, and Alabama was pushing for him.
May 20th, 2011 at 11:24 PM
#195
The circular discussion in
The circular discussion in here is ridiculous. How many times do you people have to be told the same thing over and over again? If you read the board instead of asking a bazillion questions/guesses, you can find the answer to your questions and/or discover that your guesses are ridiculous.
May 20th, 2011 at 11:29 PM
#196
ok then magnus
who is the commit with no face your magnus. you act like its a horrible thing to try and guess who its going to be. i think the fun in recruiting is all the speculating. if you dont like it dont read everyones comments. thanks
May 21st, 2011 at 1:12 AM
#197
Two recommendations
1) Take a look at Tom VH's recent posts
2) Check out Magnus' attractive Michigan girls. Any irritation you have with him will likely melt away.
May 21st, 2011 at 11:46 AM
#198
No, I'm not saying that
No, I'm not saying that people shouldn't be speculating.
What I'm saying is that if people read the entire thread, they'll see that "Sam Webb said it isn't X because of _________________" and blah blah blah, and therefore people wouldn't have to explain that "Sam Webb said it isn't X because of _________________" twenty times.
Too many people are wrapped up in guessing, rather than reading. Then you end up with a thread that's 220 posts longs when 50% of them are repetitively redundant.
There's an old saying that goes, "If your mouth's open, you're not learning." Maybe people should spend more time reading than opening their mouths (or, in this case, typing).
May 21st, 2011 at 6:15 PM
#199
Isn't "repetitively
Isn't "repetitively redundant" redundant itself?
May 20th, 2011 at 11:35 PM
#200
(No subject)
May 21st, 2011 at 3:44 AM
#201
You're saying that the kid
You're saying that the kid who came out thursday with PSU as the "decided leader" isn't the commit?
man I love these threads
Somebody did guess right though
May 21st, 2011 at 11:10 AM
#202
Well, of course somebody
Well, of course somebody guessed right, we've named every person with a Michigan offer by now...
May 21st, 2011 at 1:05 AM
#203
I have to admit
I was happy but skeptical when I heard Mattison was the best recruiter in the country, but I have to say that, a day before the rapture, I have become a believer.
May 21st, 2011 at 9:52 AM
#204
So...
Has all of the speculation actually produced any results?
May 21st, 2011 at 10:52 AM
#205
we wont know
right meow. we will find out soon though
May 21st, 2011 at 1:38 PM
#206
247 has Morgan's interest in
247 has Morgan's interest in Michigan listed as "High," with everyone else as "Warm," for what that's worth (link). They have all of Reeves' schools listed as "Warm."
May 21st, 2011 at 6:17 PM
#207
All signs point to Morgan
All signs point to Morgan right now.
EDIT: ... which, by the way, I think would be great.
May 21st, 2011 at 6:54 PM
#208
Timetable?
Is there a timetable for when he's going to announce? I can't wait to out-recruit sparty nationally, since theyre such a superpower. /s
