Recruiting Potent Potables
Michigan coaches told Larry Raper that they will have a decision tomorrow. They are deciding whether or not to offer him. He told me, as well as others, that he will commit if offered.
Brennan Clay told me that the junior days he will be attending are USC, Oregon, and Cal. He will be at Michigan for spring ball to check everything out, and see Tate. We also talked a little about Tate and next year. He told me that if Tate stays focused, and just plays his game we will all be blown away. He really trusts Tate's ability, and leadership. I know he's biased, but it's good to hear from a teammate, that he's respected.
For those that didn't hear, Devin Gardner dropped OSU from his list. He said they are focusing on Nick Montana, and if that doesn't work out, they'll come after him. I'm trying to figure out if this is a forever thing, or I'm mad at you, but I'll take you back thing.
February 16th, 2009 at 11:11 PM ^
seems odd for Devin when he has a silent commit to tOSU
February 16th, 2009 at 11:43 PM ^
Tom, are you on the WC? I'm usually the only one up at this time and I'm on the WC. It's that or you are a zombie that doesn't sleep.
February 17th, 2009 at 12:01 AM ^
Arizona
February 17th, 2009 at 2:06 AM ^
When I read "are you on the W.C.", I didn't take it as timezones initially. I just thought of the old joke where an old lady asks where the water closet (bathroom) is and abbreves it as W.C., which leads a confused man to think she means a wayside chapel.
Long story short, I thought you were the only one up because you were on the toilet.
February 17th, 2009 at 10:13 AM ^
Sadly, I thought the same thing. I thought, "Oh, I guess we have two Brits on here."
February 18th, 2009 at 3:05 AM ^
when i was in Iraq.....WC is how our detainiee's would request to use the bathroom. they would just say W C. LOL that WC got brought up on a Tom thread.
February 16th, 2009 at 11:46 PM ^
I checked the rivals 250 to watch for 2010 and Nick Montana isn't even on there. Would OSU give up on Devin to go after a QB ranked that low?
February 17th, 2009 at 1:04 AM ^
A lot of schools have offered Montana a scholarship (LSU, FSU, Standford and OSU likely). So there must be something to him. What that something is.... now that is another story. His profile has him listed as 6-2 177lb dual threat. Apparently he doesn't even have the starting position on his team locked up.
February 17th, 2009 at 7:18 AM ^
the other QB is Trevor Gretzky. Which neutralizes a lot of the inherent advantages we all might assume he'd have.
February 17th, 2009 at 9:05 AM ^
Trevor Gretzky will be offered by every Canadian college team.
February 17th, 2009 at 9:34 AM ^
http://www.columbusdispatch.com/live/content/sports/stories/2009/02/17/…
I wonder if any of these schools would recruit these guys strictly for the publicity that it would bring to your program. Can you imagine how many times they will show Will Smith on tv when he attends one of his sons games?
February 17th, 2009 at 9:52 AM ^
Dude, we need to bring these kids in. Imagine the Great One and the Fresh Prince decked out in M gear at the Big House.
February 17th, 2009 at 11:29 AM ^
Anybody know how Janet Jones is looking these days?
February 18th, 2009 at 5:56 PM ^
lol insert betting joke lol
February 17th, 2009 at 10:10 AM ^
Right Gretzky is a year younger, but Montana only transferred in to that school this summer. So I don't know if they had a senior QB that was going anywhere, but that school sends a lot of kids to play college ball.
February 17th, 2009 at 10:19 AM ^
are already a powerhouse.
To answer my own question, it looks like Montana started as a junior: http://www.maxpreps.com/california/football/oaks-christian-(westlake-vi…
IIRC, OC is literally across the street from Westlake High School, and the tuition is something like $21k per year.
February 17th, 2009 at 2:36 AM ^
I looked that up earlier today and was thinking the same thing. Maybe he has some Joe Cool skills.
February 16th, 2009 at 11:48 PM ^
Sean Connery: "I'll take the Raper for 200."
So close...
Seriously though, thanks Tom. It's good to hear all the positive talk about Forcier. We really need him to live up to the hype. I expect he'll still struggle at times this year, but it certainly sounds like he was the most polished of the potential QB signees.
February 17th, 2009 at 1:06 AM ^
Foreign titties for a thousand!
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That's foreign TITLES...
February 17th, 2009 at 12:12 AM ^
Thanks Tom for the update. I appreciate all your hardwork buddy. Keep it up.
February 17th, 2009 at 12:17 AM ^
Does anyone have any thoughts on him? Should Michigan offer him? Threet's transfer does open up a scholarship.
I know that he's a burner based on his video and Scout's (fake) 4.24 forty time, but what position would he play? Slot? Corner? Someone mentioned corner on another thread, but I'm not sure that's confirmed.
I'm just curious as to what people think.
February 17th, 2009 at 2:30 AM ^
The video that I saw on youtube (which I realize will only show the good stuff), shows him blowing away the competition. In fact I only noticed one time where he got the open field and got caught. I guess the only thing I have to wonder is if he is so good with the ball then why has RR not offered him yet. I really don't think we will need a lights out corner with guys like Warren and Cissoko returning so I would think if he came that he would play on the offensive side as a back or a slot but I am no expert by any means. I wonder (because I don't know) if he is from a small school. If that is the case that could be why he looks so good but RR is hesitant to move on him. Feagin looked great on tape but is now not even considered a back up QB.
February 17th, 2009 at 2:42 AM ^
I think most would argue that if he has decent ball skills he'll be a CB and maybe KR. With Threet gone, Denard will stay at QB for the foreseeable future, making us even thinner at CB.
February 17th, 2009 at 2:42 AM ^
Check out the run about 3 minutes and 10 seconds in. The distance between him and the closest defender is laughable:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fT6rVPUI_M8
Also, I agree: with that speed and good athleticism, RR could find a place for him, even in limited duty. I'm all for it.
February 17th, 2009 at 3:47 AM ^
You aren't kidding. Dude can fly.
February 17th, 2009 at 2:17 PM ^
and he's 5'10" only 153 lbs... I can't beleive he'd be more than a KR/PR or a back up slot until he adds some weight...
February 17th, 2009 at 12:49 AM ^
"...I'm mad at you, but I'll take you back thing."
Did Montana even start for OC this year?
February 17th, 2009 at 1:07 AM ^
So has he not qualified? Why not offer a guy with speed like that. He can at least return kicks right?
February 17th, 2009 at 2:13 AM ^
He just recently qualified. That's what they were waiting on. They have looked at his film, and told him they'll let him know tomorrow.
For me, we need bodies. Why not. Just offer him, get him in there, and see what happens.
February 17th, 2009 at 7:20 AM ^
Put him back there on KR and PR and let him go. I have heard his hands aren't the best as a receiver, but he can catch kicks.
February 17th, 2009 at 8:31 AM ^
Sounds like he'd be play corner if he came, and honestly, like Tom said, why not? He came back into the mix last week when his test scores cleared him with the Clearinghouse. He is fully qualified and IMO, there is no reason not to give him a shot.
February 17th, 2009 at 9:25 AM ^
I was just listening to Sam Webb from his Friday show (Iknow I am late) but there was a guy who called in and said that we would only have 16 or 18 scholarships to give out next year. Would it make sense to save some of these extras that we have this year. We already have 3 WRs, we will undoubtedly go after 2 QBs and we certainly will go for 3 or 4 D-linemen. That only leaves 10 or so for the rest of the positions. We will lose Brown and Minor so we will have to replace them. Almost seems logical to save the 3 or 4 that we have left for 2010.
February 17th, 2009 at 9:50 AM ^
We had 13 schollies to give. 16-18 means 25 for next year. Also, I've heard every UM recruiting coordinator since Bob Chimel, including Singletary (though not under RRod) say that they never want to "bank" schollies for succeeding years. 85 is so few that you want the bodies. Perhaps with his beefed up walk-on program, RR feels differently.
February 17th, 2009 at 1:32 PM ^
The opposing team gave up on the play as soon as he crosses the LOS. To get a better estimate of the "real speed", notice the ref chasing him down at the bottom of the screen. That ref doesn't look remotely athletic and he is at least in the frame. I am not saying the guy is not a burner, but this particular clip belies reality.