Recruit You're Most Excited About

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February 2nd, 2011 at 8:52 PM
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Recruit You're Most Excited About

Every year through out the recruiting process I latch onto a few guys that I really like, and really root for to come to Michigan. Guys I think I can make a huge impact, and guys I will follow closely throughout their career.

 

That being said, I like all of our recruits; and I hope they all have great careers.

 

FWIW, my favorite guys this year:

1. Thomas Rawls (really rooting for him, and have been all year)

2. Antonio Poole

3. Chris Bryant

 

And just incase anyone cares, a few of my favorites from the last few years.

2010:

Demar Dorsey, Marvin Robinson, Josh Furman

2009:

Denard Robinson, Teric Jones, Fitz Toussaint

2008:

Boubacar Cissoko, Marcus Witherspoon, Michael Shaw

 

EDIT- Minor spelling issue

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February 2nd, 2011 at 8:53 PM | you're* (Score:1)
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you're*

February 2nd, 2011 at 8:55 PM | You're your yore yarrr (Score:1)
philibuster
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You're

your

yore

yarrr

February 2nd, 2011 at 11:00 PM | *you is (Score:1)
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*you is

People who claim they actually saw Denard on the field are liars.

February 2nd, 2011 at 8:55 PM | I know everyone loves Rawls (Score:1)
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I know everyone loves Rawls, and while I am very excited for him, I can't wait for Justice Hayes at RB (and recruiting)

'Cats comin' for y'all

February 2nd, 2011 at 9:18 PM | Overrated (Score:1)
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Best of luck to Rawls but I hope he is one of the RBs that Hoke saw at a difference position eventually. There is no way this guy is faster than Cox or stronger than Hopkins. I just don't see a spot for him, and he only got an offer from Central Michigan. Even with all the academic concerns, if he was closer to a 4 than a 2 he would have had a flood of offers like Demar. He can't possibly be that good.

As for favorite. Tough to pick this year. Not a lot left to get excited about. Hayes and Barnett had legit offer sheets that make me proud we won out.

This class puts us behind the 8 ball for next year. Have to get back in the top 10 if we are going to have the talent to compete with the likes of OSU, ND, and NE. I just can't understand why Brandon did this.

Bleeding Maize and Blue from the AZ

February 2nd, 2011 at 9:21 PM | He isn't a 4-star so he can't be good? (Score:1)
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The list of counterexamples is so long it isn't worth bothering to illustrate just how dumb this post is.

It is spelled HOKEAMANIA.  Our coach is an ass-kicking American citizen, not one of the Beatles, for Christ's sake!

February 2nd, 2011 at 9:49 PM | A little clarity (Score:1)
backusduo
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I actually compared Rawls to two 3 star recruits that were plus 200 lbs, and ran 4.5s in school for a fair comparison. Only difference is they had some interest from other schools. Hopkins got looked at by some good schools and Cox some lower quality but still interest. Rawls had no interest. The point i was making is that all week we have heard the hype of Rawls and you are buying. I'm not. If Rawls ever breaks the lineup on the offensive side of the ball that means Rich Rod wasnt only neglecting the defense, but the offense too.

Bleeding Maize and Blue from the AZ

February 2nd, 2011 at 10:20 PM | Here's a thought (Score:1)
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If he ever breaks the lineup on offense, maybe that he's a talented player who worked his ass off. The kid hasn't even stepped on campus and you're already talking shit about him. This is his dream school, and he worked hard to be eligible so he could play here. Give the kid a break.

Special Teams means special times!

February 3rd, 2011 at 12:20 AM | Really? (Score:1)
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"If Rawls ever breaks the lineup on the offensive side of the ball that means Rich Rod wasnt only neglecting the defense, but the offense too."

That statement is total bullshit. You're preemptively taking away credit from Rawls by saying that if he breaks the lineup, it'll only be because of a lack of talent ahead of him, and not because of his talent and hard work. It's one thing to think a kid is overhyped, but it's total bullshit to take away credit from a kid before he even sets foot on campus.

People who claim they actually saw Denard on the field are liars.

February 3rd, 2011 at 2:44 AM | This one started well, but (Score:1)
duffman is thru...
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This one started well, but ended very badly. Overall, definitely worse than your first thought you shared with us. By worse, I mean stupid.

"We alway's did feel the same, we just saw it from a different point of view"

February 2nd, 2011 at 9:29 PM | Sounds like someone needs a (Score:1)
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Sounds like someone needs a hug.

 

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February 2nd, 2011 at 8:58 PM | I'd like to obey your request (Score:1)
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And now you've edited it so I look like an even bigger douche than usual.

It is spelled HOKEAMANIA.  Our coach is an ass-kicking American citizen, not one of the Beatles, for Christ's sake!

February 2nd, 2011 at 8:58 PM | Guys I think I can make a (Score:1)
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Guys I think I can make a huge impact?

Antonio Pool.

February 2nd, 2011 at 9:16 PM | Why must you post such a (Score:1)
gObLuE1992
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Why must you post such a generic answer....

 

 

February 2nd, 2011 at 10:58 PM | Why must you be annoying as (Score:1)
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Why must you be annoying as fuck in every thread I look at?

February 2nd, 2011 at 11:00 PM | Just because negs are down (Score:1)
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Just because negs are down right now doesn't mean you should post stupid stuff like this.

February 2nd, 2011 at 8:59 PM | http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/4 (Score:1)
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http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/4-5-years-whos-ends-being-best-recruit-cla

This thread may also of interest to you.

February 2nd, 2011 at 8:59 PM | Hit A Home Run With (Score:1)
TheOtherOneGoes...
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Cissoko, eh? FWIW, my guy this year is Chris Bryant. I just think the kid will be special. The next first round offensive lineman from Michigan? He's got a chance.

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February 2nd, 2011 at 9:02 PM | Mr. Lewan would like to have (Score:1)
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Mr. Lewan would like to have a word with you...

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February 2nd, 2011 at 9:04 PM | That's the interesting part, (Score:1)
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That's the interesting part, seeing who pans out and who doesn't. I never said all would be home runs. Just guys I was interested in and followed while they were here. Marcus Witherspoon and Dorsey didn't work out either, and that's an understatement.

February 2nd, 2011 at 9:30 PM | I too like the refrigerator with legs and arms (Score:1)
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cant wait to see him in action...

 

 

And he said unto Joseph, thou shalt name thy son maize and thy daughter blue.

February 2nd, 2011 at 9:01 PM | Excited for Rawls and Hayes (Score:1)
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Excited for Rawls and Hayes on offense and Poole on defense.

February 2nd, 2011 at 9:22 PM | Too generic. Sorry, we have (Score:1)
gObLuE1992
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Too generic. Sorry, we have people on here who think they can tell people what to post. Just the way it is.

 

 

February 2nd, 2011 at 10:23 PM | How's this for generic (Score:1)
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You're acting like a 4 year old.

Special Teams means special times!

February 3rd, 2011 at 2:48 AM | Stop typing.  Seriously. (Score:1)
duffman is thru...
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Stop typing.  Seriously.

"We alway's did feel the same, we just saw it from a different point of view"

February 2nd, 2011 at 9:02 PM | Tough to say (Score:1)
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This year it's tough for me, probably because I'm not sure what the O or D will look like with the coaching transition.



I do like the class as a whole though, I think Hoke and co did an amazing job keeping RRs guys and adding quite a few of their own.



If I had to pick I would say I'm more excited about the LBs Poole and Jones than anything. Can't wait to see some improved LB play.



Hayes and Rawls should be fun to watch in the future IMO

-BeanGoBlue

"Those Who Stay Will Be Champions"

February 2nd, 2011 at 9:03 PM | no question (Score:1)
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its Pablo Escobar, er ... Matt Wile

February 2nd, 2011 at 9:07 PM | M Wile (Score:1)
WFBlue
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Do I really have to explain my choice?

Actually pumped for them all-they are Wolverines now.

 

Edit: DOc beat me to it.

 
 

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February 2nd, 2011 at 9:08 PM | anyone that has beating Ohio (Score:1)
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anyone that has beating Ohio State on the mind, and im not even joking

go blue go

February 2nd, 2011 at 9:08 PM | Chris Bryant and Antonio (Score:1)
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Chris Bryant and Antonio Poole.

February 2nd, 2011 at 9:09 PM | After listening to the (Score:1)
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After listening to the Barnett interview, he is one of my new faves.

February 2nd, 2011 at 9:20 PM | Agreed (Score:1)
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Favorite excerpt: "and the easiest way to get you out the way is if you're on the ground..."

In RichRod We Trust!

February 2nd, 2011 at 9:11 PM | Brennen Beyer. (Score:1)
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Brennen Beyer.

February 2nd, 2011 at 9:17 PM | This is too generic. (Score:1)
gObLuE1992
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This is too generic.

 

 

February 2nd, 2011 at 9:32 PM | I'm sorry. Let me elaborate (Score:1)
JayZ1817
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I'm sorry. Let me elaborate to fit your standards. Brennen Beyer is the recruit I'm most excited about because he has good size and attacks at the point of attack. He also is athletic for a defensive end and never gives up on the play. There, happy now? Good, I don't really care.

February 2nd, 2011 at 9:34 PM | Don't really care what you (Score:1)
gObLuE1992
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Don't really care what you think about Brennan Beyer.

 

 

February 2nd, 2011 at 9:37 PM | You mean Brennen? (Score:1)
JayZ1817
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You mean Brennen?

February 2nd, 2011 at 9:38 PM | Sure. (Score:1)
gObLuE1992
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Sure.

 

 

February 2nd, 2011 at 9:59 PM | That's too generic. (Score:1)
NJblue2
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That's too generic.

Stay thirsty my friends.

February 2nd, 2011 at 10:02 PM | I know. Oh, look..I just (Score:1)
gObLuE1992
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I know.

Oh, look..I just posted another generic comment. Sorry.

 

 

February 3rd, 2011 at 8:41 AM | H-A-M, when negs are counted again, your flight is boarding. (Score:1)
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February 3rd, 2011 at 2:51 AM | I don't neg much, but you are (Score:1)
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I don't neg much, but you are now on my initial neg on site list once the system is running again.  See you then!

"We alway's did feel the same, we just saw it from a different point of view"

February 2nd, 2011 at 9:12 PM | I agree with Poole being a (Score:1)
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I agree with Poole being a key guy. I guess whoever contributes the most to the team's effort and represents Michigan the best are the obvious but unknown guys. It's hard to know who that might be until their here a couple years. I love recruiting, but draft day grades to me are puzzling. The results are usually seen 2-4 years later.

That said, a nice tailback, a linebacker and a safety that compete at a really high level from this group would make a nice impact. That kind of assumes the offense and defensive line play is outstanding, which is asking a lot. I can't help but think how exciting it was to watch Jake Long dominate defenses and create so many opportunities for Mike Hart and Chad Henne.

I am excited and curious at the same time to see how this plays out next fall.

 

February 2nd, 2011 at 9:13 PM | Most excited about Hayes (Score:1)
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but I've been impressed with the way this class has shaped up.  I'll admit I was a little worried with what would happen because of the cc, but Hoke & company did a great job.  Looking forward to the spring game and next fall. GO BLUE

February 2nd, 2011 at 9:13 PM | I (Score:1)
john22
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can't just be excited about 1recuirt.I like Russell Bellomy,Justice Hayes,Thomas Rawls,Chris Barnett,Chris Bryant,Beyer,Kellen Jones,Antoine Poole,Frank Clark,Blake Countess,Greg Brown,Matt Wile,also every other player we signed.GO BLUE!!!

February 2nd, 2011 at 9:13 PM | Dee Hart and Kris Frost. Oh (Score:1)
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Dee Hart and Kris Frost.

Oh wait.  Nevermind.

February 2nd, 2011 at 9:17 PM | Big fan of football (Score:1)
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In the State of Alabama? I think you're on the wrong site....

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February 2nd, 2011 at 9:14 PM | My past two favorites were (Score:1)
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My past two favorites were Stephen Hopkins and Denard Robinson. Hopefully I can make it 3 for 3 by picking Kellen Jones as my favorite recruit this year who's good enough to get significant playing time next and could eventually become a star.

"There will be blood on the field and it won't be mine." -KK

February 2nd, 2011 at 9:15 PM | I have four (Score:1)
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Rawls - because I just want him to succeed so badly 

Kellen Jones - he is an impressive hitter and has a knack for getting to the quarterback

Barnett - we have sent tight ends to the NFL who were nothing like the talent this kid has

Beyer - Craig Roh 2.0

February 2nd, 2011 at 9:15 PM | Beyer (Score:1)
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Beyer or Clark make me very excite.

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