Sam Webb, Steve Wiltfong, and Josh Newkirk put in Crystal Ball for 2021 DT Ikechukwu Iwunnah
Hot off the press. All 3 put in a CB with a "7" confidence level for the Colorado commit this afternoon to flip to the good guys. See for yourself here. https://247sports.com/PlayerInstitution/Ikechukwu-Iwunnah-at-Lakeview-Centennial-227879/CurrentExpertPredictions/
*knocks on wood*
February 2nd, 2021 at 4:23 PM ^
Nice, big fella in the trenches is welcome. Hopefully he'll outplay the hell out of his starzzzzz rating!
Go Blue Ike!
February 2nd, 2021 at 5:08 PM ^
Dave Aranda and Jeff Hafley want him. I think he'll do better than his ranking.
February 2nd, 2021 at 4:24 PM ^
Yes! Hope Ike goes blue tomorrow.
#bringbackthebeef
February 2nd, 2021 at 5:32 PM ^
/Obligatory
I want Iwunnnnnnah!
February 2nd, 2021 at 5:45 PM ^
Looking forward to see how Brian butchers this name.
February 2nd, 2021 at 9:21 PM ^
Lol, oh god. Brian couldn’t even pronounce Paramus!
February 2nd, 2021 at 4:25 PM ^
There is also smoke starting to appear around the possibly Rayshaun Benny might flip. Tomorrow might be a big day for Nua and crew.
February 2nd, 2021 at 4:34 PM ^
No way, I swear he's excited to sign with MSU. That's why he waited to do it until February, right?
February 2nd, 2021 at 4:40 PM ^
The RCMB is already in meltdown from their hoops team - may actually implode if we flipped Benny!
February 2nd, 2021 at 8:37 PM ^
If this happens I will most likely spend more time on their board tomorrow than ours. I know I shouldn’t enjoy their misery this much, but I can’t help it.
February 2nd, 2021 at 4:56 PM ^
At least that's what the Detnews had to say, and we know they are never wrong.
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February 2nd, 2021 at 4:40 PM ^
Per the MSU buddies, Bellamy is the big factor here is what the sparty insiders are saying. Bellamy is well respected especially by the Oak Park coaching staff. Per my buddies, there is concern. Yet their insiders are saying they still are leaning towards Benny signing with MSU. However, for the first time since he committed to MSU, they have some doubt. So from what it sounds like Bellamy is doing work.
February 2nd, 2021 at 4:45 PM ^
https://twitter.com/Connormuldowney/status/1356706390967021575?s=19
This thread is informative from the MSU point of view. And also funny because it's an MSU blogger in denial that there is any chance whatsoever that Benny could flip, while his Spartan fan friends tell him no, serious man, there seems to be smoke here.
February 2nd, 2021 at 6:09 PM ^
Who is this extra special "Dude, trust me" guy?
February 2nd, 2021 at 7:20 PM ^
His bio says he's a Spartan Avenue contributor. I'm not terribly familiar with MSU blogs but I believe they are basically a poor man's RCMB. Woof.
February 2nd, 2021 at 5:56 PM ^
Hopefully he had enough time on staff to get him to flip. Guess we will find out tomorrow
February 2nd, 2021 at 8:36 PM ^
If you’re an MSU fan, do you not then have to ask yourself “why didn’t Tucker try to hire Bellamy?”
Obviously Michigan loyalty, but college coach $$$ >>> HS coach $$$.
February 2nd, 2021 at 4:44 PM ^
I’ll believe it when it happens.
February 2nd, 2021 at 4:51 PM ^
I am with you. There is reason for optimism here. But I don't know if Bellamy has had enough time. If he had an extra month I would feel very good at the possibility.
February 2nd, 2021 at 4:53 PM ^
Take twitter trends with a grain of salt but Benny just started following all of our defensive staff
February 2nd, 2021 at 4:57 PM ^
I take this as him creating a little drama for himself before signing day (nothing wrong with it) and then he can ultimately give MSU another win on NSD. I’d love to be wrong on this though
February 2nd, 2021 at 5:08 PM ^
^^^ given what has transpired to date, this sounds right to me. Create a bit of drama. Can’t blame a kid for enjoying the process. Hope he flips but will believe it when he’s signed to the good guys.
February 2nd, 2021 at 5:22 PM ^
That could very well happen, but I swear people overthink how often kids are going to troll another staff for the hell of it. Like, why would you want to follow a bunch of people on twitter (which only a small percentage of people would even notice) just to mess around with a fanbase comprised of randos? I mean, sure, go for it if it makes you happy, but it feels pretty dumb.
February 2nd, 2021 at 5:37 PM ^
Yeah that's a very strange way to troll or create drama. Wouldn't it make more sense to just announce that you haven't made a decision and will announce your decision on signing day?
I have no idea what will happen, but I do know that if the roles were reversed, and he was currently a Michigan commit with the rumors, etc, we would all be saying "he gone"
February 2nd, 2021 at 9:41 PM ^
Yeah. I know Occam's Razor is an overused cliche at this point, but sometimes a guy who looks like he's shopping around and maybe changing his mind...is a guy looking to change his mind, not this elaborate game of trolling, especially if the result of the trolling is swapping out one 2-4 football team for another 2-4 football team, the latter having beaten the other one but also having a recruiting class ranked 41st in the country and not closing particularly strongly in the later signing period.
February 2nd, 2021 at 5:44 PM ^
He’s 17 years old and knows these fan bases follow his every move. He’s also throwing out the most obvious of clues and that’s where he instantly follows all of our defensive staff. It also means more because it’s a rival school he’s doing this to. Like I said, I’d love to be wrong on this.
February 2nd, 2021 at 5:54 PM ^
What is it about guys like McDowell and MSU players that make you think they're smart?
February 2nd, 2021 at 6:20 PM ^
Didn't Dax Hill do that to Alabama?
February 2nd, 2021 at 9:44 PM ^
Eh. Last time we had threads about who was following who on Twitter, nothing happened.
February 2nd, 2021 at 4:59 PM ^
Well that would really be the only time to believe it.
February 2nd, 2021 at 7:25 PM ^
February 2nd, 2021 at 7:27 PM ^
Ill give it to the young man, seems to be having fun with this recruiting stuff lol
February 2nd, 2021 at 4:30 PM ^
Hes expected to play center
February 2nd, 2021 at 4:32 PM ^
Iwunnah flip him and see him in a Maize n Blue uniform next year for sure!!!
Go Blue!
February 2nd, 2021 at 5:14 PM ^
UM told little bro Iwunnah DT, little bro cried.
February 2nd, 2021 at 4:32 PM ^
Oh heck yea!
February 2nd, 2021 at 4:35 PM ^
Two-sport athlete in football and track and field (discus, triple jump).
Quite the combination of track and field events.
February 2nd, 2021 at 4:39 PM ^
DT.....Are we allowed to recruit that position now?
February 2nd, 2021 at 4:42 PM ^
2 things i noticed....
1) Wiltfongs accuracy of picking is off the charts. Almost 98 percent.
2) Odd that the 3 picks came within 3 minutes of each other?
February 2nd, 2021 at 4:50 PM ^
One more thing. Just watched his film, and this is not a low 3*. I really like this kid. He is definitely not just a body for depth/numbers. Kid is pretty light on his feet, darn fast for a big guy, and has a good motor. Uses his hands well too. I sincerely hope we get him.
February 2nd, 2021 at 5:03 PM ^
I like crystal balls and I can not lie...
Anyway, his film does look pretty good. It’s refreshing to see the staff continue to fight for some beef.
February 2nd, 2021 at 6:34 PM ^
The kid is big, strong, and fairly athletic. He gets push at the point of attack, has a motor, and plays with a nasty attitude.
This would be a really good addition at a position of need.
February 2nd, 2021 at 4:47 PM ^
Yes please!
February 2nd, 2021 at 4:50 PM ^
I'm confused why this kid is ranked so low. He's got nice tape and seems to have the frame to put on a substantial amount of weight. He's a people mover that we haven't seen in a while
February 2nd, 2021 at 4:51 PM ^
Agree. Just posted above. I watched his film for the first time and am rather shocked at where he is ranked and his offer list. Kid is pretty damn good.
February 2nd, 2021 at 4:58 PM ^
Maybe he will be a Kwity Paye diamond in the rough. Has all the physical tools, just needs the right coaching to harness his abilities. He's right up there with Kwity in the name hall of fame!
February 2nd, 2021 at 5:00 PM ^
Need update from ghostofjermaine or umbig11 on Benny?
February 2nd, 2021 at 5:30 PM ^
Benny ain't coming. Tucker is a great recruiter and will keep him. He got Benny to do an about face. So be it.