Frank Drebin

June 1st, 2010 at 1:44 PM ^

I agree about where we are recruiting him, but it has been said recently he may prefer playing on the defensive side of the ball. The good thing with RichRod and his staff are that they don't make promises, but tell recruits that they will give them a shot at multiple positions and then put them where they can succeed.

JD_UofM_90

June 1st, 2010 at 4:09 PM ^

in the Rivals 100, who haven't committed to someone else at this point.... 

#4            George Farmer        WR 

#8            Curtis Grant              LB           

#13          Mike Bellamy           RB          

#15          Ray Drew                  DE          

#19          Gregory Robinson    OL          

#22          Mike Blakely            RB          

#23          Doran Grant             DB          

#27          Kris Frost                ATH        

#34          Demetrius Hart         RB        

#39          Sammy Watkins       ATH       

#40          Jay Rome                TE          

#45          Timmy Jernigan      DT          

#49          DeAnthony Arnett    WR         

#56          Braxton Miller          QB          

#57          Savon Huggins        RB          

#58          Anthony Zettel         DE          

#70          Bobby Hart               OL          

#72          Cyrus Hobbi             OL          

#75          Justice Hayes           RB          

#81          Andre Yruretagoyena               OL          

#85          Wayne Lyons           DB          

#87          Marqise Lee             ATH        

#88          Andrew Buie            RB          

#93          Trey DePriest           LB           

#97          Giorgio Newberry     DE          

Logan88

June 1st, 2010 at 6:23 PM ^

recruiting advantage in the nation. They are the only teams of note (I don't count Cincinnati as they have no history and only recently got "promoted" to the BCS level) in their talent rich states.

Obviously, Texas, Florida and California produce a greater number of big time recruits but there are multiple BCS schools in each of those states to divide the talent among. LSU and OSU have NO in state competition for their elite recruits.

dennisblundon

June 1st, 2010 at 1:42 PM ^

If we end up getting 4 or 5 of those guys on that list, which I think would be realistic, we should be in for another solid recruiting class. Not an easy task and only makes me all the more optimistic for the things to come once we start winning again.

Frank Drebin

June 1st, 2010 at 1:46 PM ^

The scary thing with this, however, is that even if we get 4 or 5 verbals from these lists, it might not result in a damn thing if we don't win this year. Any of these kids can jump ship if Brandon get rid of RichRod. We have to win now in order to ensure stability for the future with regards to recruiting.

MGoDC

June 1st, 2010 at 2:13 PM ^

And what happens when we find out Woodson, Graham, Henne, Branch, Long, Edwards, Harris, Hall, Hart, and Manningham all have a double-secret year of NCAA eligibility left and we go 13-0 on route to a NC?

Section 1

June 1st, 2010 at 6:16 PM ^

Mom and dad went to Georgia.  (Dad played football for the Dawgs.)  Grandfather is semi-retired, spends a lot of time on golf courses and played a little football for the Upper Arlington (Columbus, OH) Golden Bears in the 1950's.

By all accounts O'Leary is a very fine, very polished player.  Still it is hard to imagine that the family story isn't worth about 60 places in the Rivals Top 100.  A story like that is great for Rivals, isn't it?  (Can it be?  Is Nick O'Leary the only Rivals T-100 player without a personal mixtape vid on YouTube?)

WolvinLA2

June 1st, 2010 at 1:46 PM ^

Considering Michigan has often made their money on the 101-250 type players, the fact that we have so many targets in the top 100 is a great thing.  Last year, CC was our only Rivals100 guy, and he was #99, but we still had a solid class.  This year's class will be a lot smaller, but if we can get 3-5 Rivals100 guys, that would be a big deal.  I'd say it's likely that Rock, Conway and Beyer (and possibly Hollowell) end up in the Rivals250. 

West Texas Blue

June 1st, 2010 at 1:47 PM ^

So far, UM looking good with many of these prospects. Once Rivals 250 comes out tomorrow, we'll hopefully see some of our current commits on there (Beyer, Rock, and Conway would be my guesses).

Steve Lorenz

June 1st, 2010 at 2:19 PM ^

It would be a shame if Frost didn't commit....especially because he hasn't visited solely because of financial issues. You wonder if he'd made it to the BBQ if he would have committed by now. Sounds like a good kid though he'll make the right decision. 

MGoAndy

June 1st, 2010 at 3:22 PM ^

Didn't expect to see Dee or Frost that high, but I surely won't complain.  Have to be pleased with how this turned out - whatever the worth of these rankings - for M targets.  Winning is the key, obviously.



As a Michigan fan who isn't afraid to admit he cares about who MSU recruits (and a Renaissance grad), it is certainly sickening to see LT as a 5* and #11.  He and Gholston, along with Norman and Hicks, have the potential to form a very solid defense in the coming years.  MSU could do very well if they land Arnett, Hayes, and Grant to go along with LT.  Top 20 class.

Maize and Blue…

June 1st, 2010 at 6:15 PM ^

My local HS (3-6 that year) played him his senior year and our O tackle basically owned him all night.  That tackle is now playing at Northwood.  The only thing I remember him doing is making a nice catch over our 5'9" DB.  

Maybe he had an off night, but our HS team wasn't very good and he did almost nothing as I don't recall his name being called once on D.

mgovictors23

June 1st, 2010 at 4:24 PM ^

I was really happy that their are so many Michigan targets in the top 100. Also I'm sure their are a lot more in the 250. If we can land those guys we could have a really good recruiting class.

Magnus

June 1st, 2010 at 6:00 PM ^

If we can land those guys we could have a really good recruiting class.

Yet another profound statement from mgovictors23.  So you're saying that if we get good players, we'll have a good recruiting class?

aaamichfan

June 1st, 2010 at 6:02 PM ^

I think DePriest's low ranking could have more to do with politics than actual ability. From what I understand, he has tried very hard to distance himself from the recruiting process. Given the fact that he was one of the most highly regarded LB's during his junior season, I think Rivals may be trying to punish him for refusal to attend camps/answer phone calls.

Crable Robber

June 1st, 2010 at 6:27 PM ^

Looks like the ESPN 150 is coming out tomorrow. Generally wackier and even more biased (by who commits to play in their UA Game) than Rivals, IMHE. 

Was just  looking back at past editions and remembered that they had Junior Hemingway ranked #19 overall! Ten spots in front of Dez Bryant. 

a.owda14

June 1st, 2010 at 7:36 PM ^

these rankings dont mean shit. It doesnt matter how much stars someone gets, people make too big of a deal about this. I mean sure they're nice in the summer when we get bored, but most of the time these rankings are wrong