Recruiting Updates
Well I think we all could use a little good news after that loss tonight. So first let me start with the bad news and just get that out of the way.
According to Coach Brown from The M Block, we will not be getting Artavis Scott at Michigan.
Now that we've gotten that out of the way, the good news.
@coachbrown3 who you think the next commit will be?
— Justin H (@JKillinIt248) February 26, 2013
@jkillinit248 I think it maybe Tommy Doles. Who knows though, the Mone commitment kinda snuck up on me...tough to say.
— CoachBrown TheMBlock (@CoachBrown3) February 26, 2013
Maybe...just maybe, on commit watch this weekend again. #goblue
— CoachBrown TheMBlock (@CoachBrown3) February 28, 2013
Word on the street is both Mike Webber and Drake Harris are visiting this weekend. Harris was originally only coming back for the IU game, but according to 24/7 sports, he'll be in AA this weekend.
February 27th, 2013 at 11:02 PM ^
February 27th, 2013 at 11:20 PM ^
Given that Speight seems like he's a bit less of a gunslinger than Morris, it is fairly likely that he is more of Dilfer's "type" of QB, and would therefore do better than Morris at E11.
February 27th, 2013 at 11:29 PM ^
February 27th, 2013 at 11:21 PM ^
Why did ESPN pick Dilfer to rate the elite 11? He's an annoying commentator and we've all seen how arbitrary his ratings are.
February 28th, 2013 at 1:43 PM ^
1. They can
2. They hate us, and love to mock us
3. Their lineup is strewn with idiots of every stripe (even their pre-show announcer has an extremely obnoxious affectation)
4. They ____________
February 28th, 2013 at 1:57 PM ^
Whom would you suggest as an alternative? It's not like the world's foremost quarterback gurus are beating down the door to rate high school quarterbacks.
The guy had a very good college career at Fresno State, had a decent NFL career, and won a Super Bowl. I think Michigan fans just don't like his ratings because he doesn't always have the most favorable things to say about guys we like (Shane Morris, for example).
February 27th, 2013 at 11:07 PM ^
Is MJ14 this Coach Brown fella?
I iz confuzd.
February 27th, 2013 at 11:11 PM ^
I'm honestly not. He has an account on here, but I don't even personally know him. I just like that he's willing to share free info, and I try to relay some of the good news.
February 27th, 2013 at 11:33 PM ^
Nope, I'm a real person, with a real life. Though sometimes I wish I was just some pretend person, so I didn't have to do all this homework at IU. If RDT or whoever wanted to do it for me, that's fine by me.
February 27th, 2013 at 11:45 PM ^
February 27th, 2013 at 11:51 PM ^
I sure do! Do you? I only assumed your SB meant South Bend. I know a good family from South Bend who are all Michigan fans. Anyways, yes I attend IU in Bloomington. Are you an IUB student as well? I've seen a few around in my time in Bloomington, and I always want to yell go blue or something.
February 28th, 2013 at 12:19 AM ^
February 28th, 2013 at 12:38 AM ^
Yeah it's not bad at all! I have lived in Indiana for too long and I thought it would be horrible living here and going to school, but it's actually been a really pleasant experience. Plus, I've made some great connections here, which is a huge plus.
February 28th, 2013 at 1:46 AM ^
I feel like you are having a conversation with yourself right now. So RDT of you.
February 28th, 2013 at 2:19 AM ^
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February 28th, 2013 at 2:59 PM ^
February 28th, 2013 at 2:38 AM ^
February 27th, 2013 at 11:10 PM ^
February 27th, 2013 at 11:12 PM ^
If you scroll down just a bit you can see where I embedded that tweet.
February 27th, 2013 at 11:10 PM ^
February 27th, 2013 at 11:18 PM ^
Where can I find a writeup on Tommy Doles?
February 27th, 2013 at 11:45 PM ^
February 28th, 2013 at 12:56 AM ^
and will therefore refer to myself as "coach"
February 28th, 2013 at 8:06 AM ^
Tread lightly fella. Wouldn't want that to be considered a PERSONAL ATTACK!! !! ! !! !
February 27th, 2013 at 11:27 PM ^
Cole was the prediction everyone was making before the weekend. Doles is another safe money bet. We're filled to the brim with talented interior linemen, we can't possibly take that many more in this class, so if he wants to come, he'll drop sooner than later. He's also the last guy left on the board for 2014 who's said Michigan is his out and out leader.
What Brown essentially said here is "I guess the most likely guy to commit will be the next to commit. Unless he isn't."
I don't know, maybe he is the next Lorenz. It seems to me he's trying to be by getting ahead of the curve for 2015. But as it is, he's never said anything to make me trust any cryptic tweets of his.
February 27th, 2013 at 11:30 PM ^
February 27th, 2013 at 11:35 PM ^
....has been careful to not say we "lead," though he's made multiple comments on us setting the standard. High on us? yes. Likely to commit? Yes. Said we lead? Not unless that happened in the last day or two.
February 27th, 2013 at 11:41 PM ^
February 27th, 2013 at 11:51 PM ^
I would agree with that.
February 27th, 2013 at 11:29 PM ^
February 27th, 2013 at 11:34 PM ^
LOL at the cat fight on the 247 "2014 Recruiting" thread between Steve and all the commenters.
February 27th, 2013 at 11:36 PM ^
Wait, so what was the good news? That Harris will be here next weekend?
February 27th, 2013 at 11:43 PM ^
He'll be here this coming weekend and the next. So two instead of the original one.
February 28th, 2013 at 10:20 AM ^
like here in Ann Arbor, or "here" where you claimed to be 20 minutes ago in Bloomington, IN at IU? I don't think this is RDT, he was much better at covering things up!
February 28th, 2013 at 5:27 PM ^
I apologize that my english. I meant he'll be in Ann Arbor. Also, if anyone on here can see IP addresses, I'd love for mine to be posted. I bet anything it says I'm in Bloomington. In fact, I live right off of 3rd street, next to the Henderson parking garage. If you'd like to come visit, please do.
As far as the Harris thing, I meant he'll be in Ann Arbor the next 2 weekends. I apologize for any confusion due to my poor english.
February 27th, 2013 at 11:39 PM ^
February 27th, 2013 at 11:53 PM ^
I think it's funny how people pick and choose who's 'Legit' enough to follow for Michigan information.... If the guy has some nice interviews, solid information, and new contacts... Why is he any less valuable than Rivals, Scout or 247?
Only than making you pay for it, what's the differene between these guys?
IMO, absolutely nothing...
Just because somebody has a paywall for information, it doesn't make the info any more or less valuable, and it sure doesn't make their contacts any better...
February 28th, 2013 at 12:05 AM ^
February 28th, 2013 at 12:07 AM ^
He trolls here once in a while and posts a link to his site with good stuff.
February 28th, 2013 at 12:15 AM ^
I don't think Magnus trolls. He acts sarcastic when people call him out, which is funny, mainly because he doesn't deserve to be called out in the first place.
February 28th, 2013 at 8:17 AM ^
A couple things about that...
a) I only started posting links when Tremendous did. I used to be against it (except for putting links in my sig).
b) I asked Brian's permission before doing so, and he gave me the green light. I usually limit the threads I start to recruit/player interviews and prospect scouting reports, since those are always heavy topics of discussion in any recruiting thread.
February 28th, 2013 at 11:26 AM ^
maybe it doesnt make sense, but i just can't think poorly of anybody whose account was started in 2008, they're legit to me
February 28th, 2013 at 5:42 AM ^
February 28th, 2013 at 10:01 AM ^
1. Yes, Steve screwed up there. But he learned from it and grew credibility by reporting more professionally and objectively. I have seen nothing to suggest that Coach Brown is looking for professionalism. He looks more like a Michigan slappy from a message board who just goes the extra mile and calls the recruits instead of just tweeting them.
2. Webb is well connected inside the Athletic Department and the coaching staff. So there may be guys good at contacting the prospects, their parents, and their coaches, but they'll be a step behind.
February 27th, 2013 at 11:57 PM ^
February 28th, 2013 at 10:24 AM ^
the world's biggest douche and makes it totally not worth paying the money for access to their site.
February 28th, 2013 at 12:01 AM ^
I completely understand how you can prefer some over others, and I think Sam is the best in the business...But, I hate how people act like you have to charge people for your info. to be a part of the club...
Half of the people in the business started out by being the 'wannabe bloggers,' and they look down on where they came from...
I don't know.... I just like seeing information on Michigan football and recruiting, and I couldn't care less who it comes from as long as it's respectful to the student athletes being interviewed.