Sean Parker Enjoys Michigan Visit
"It was a good visit, I would call it my best visit so far," Parker said. "All the visits are similar in a lot of ways with the campus tours and meeting the academic people. This was my visit where I didn't see a football game since the season is over but we did see a basketball game for a half and that was cool.
"Overall, I loved the facilities and they have great academics at Michigan as well. It can get cold but it's not a big deal for me, it's nothing I can't overcome. I like Coach (Rich) Rodriguez and I like the opportunity to play early as well so Michigan definitely has a lot of pluses for me."
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December 7th, 2009 at 1:23 PM ^
he wasn't suggesting that Vinopal would decommit for that reason.
December 7th, 2009 at 1:53 PM ^
I guess I've made it pretty clear how I feel about Vinopal over the past couple days... If IT changes his mind, that won't bother me too much.
December 7th, 2009 at 1:57 PM ^
Pretty positive that "It" referred to a potential Parker commitment. Like, 'if Parker committing changes Vinopal's mind, that won't bother me too much.'
December 7th, 2009 at 3:20 PM ^
As the sensible readers have pointed out, I was talking about Parker's commitment changing Vinopal's mind, not my message board posts.
You're right - I would be delusional if I thought my opinion of a kid would determine where he goes to school.
That being said, you might want to hone your critical thinking skills.
December 7th, 2009 at 6:57 PM ^
i apologize for jumping to conclusions...but regardless, its more an issue of writing clarity and reading comprehension than critical thinking skills.
learn the definition of the word before you use it.
December 7th, 2009 at 9:11 PM ^
No, it's definitely critical thinking.
Before you responded, you probably should have thought to yourself, "Is he saying that Parker's commitment might turn away Vinopal OR is he saying that he believes some random internet message board guy's opinion might turn away Vinopal? Oh, yeah, that second idea is stupid. He must have meant the former."
That's critical thinking. Yours needs work.
December 7th, 2009 at 1:31 PM ^
Magnus: Would you consider Tony Jefferson unrealistic, or do you think Parker is better?
(Last I heard we were in his final 3 with OU and USC, though probably in 3rd place. It's certainly possible I've missed something though.)
December 7th, 2009 at 3:16 PM ^
Not sure why this never occured to me, but wouldn't it be sweet if those two ended up being the back line someday with names like that?
December 7th, 2009 at 12:58 PM ^
YES!!!
December 7th, 2009 at 2:37 PM ^
I think the Tony Jefferson boat has sailed unless USC/Oklahoma fill up at his position. Furman and Jefferson are both being recruited for the SAM position, and since Furman is going to commit to us or VT on December 19, I'd say that will go a long way toward deciding whether we continue to pursue Jefferson or not.
December 7th, 2009 at 2:39 PM ^
Give it a rest.
December 7th, 2009 at 6:52 PM ^
How fast is Parker? Anyone seen his film?
I'm worried he might be another tweener S/LB.
December 7th, 2009 at 7:26 PM ^
At 5'10 185, hes a pure Safety
December 7th, 2009 at 9:13 PM ^
Parker is 100% strong safety material. He'd play center field for us, and he'd play it well, too.
December 7th, 2009 at 6:57 PM ^
if parker (or knight/anderson, for that matter) commits, do we lose vinopal or carvin?
December 7th, 2009 at 7:39 PM ^
If Parker, Anderson, or Knight committed it would have more of an effect on Vinopal than Carvin.
Vinopal would be a SS in this defense and Carvin more of a FS. Keep in mind that a SS in this defense is the centerfielder type and the FS in this defense is the in the box safety.
Parker, Anderson, and Knight would all project as a SS so they would not have much effect at all on Carvin.
I also don't think we would take a commitment from Vinopal this late in the game if we were going to then turn around and say, "Sorry, we found someone we like better".
I think we end up taking 28 this class and have 3 guys grayshirt. That or some guys won't qualify.
Regardless, IME, I think we would take any three of those guys and keep Carvin and Vinopal. We have the best shot at Parker or Knight.
December 7th, 2009 at 8:45 PM ^
Just read on Scout that Tom Beaver is reporting that "the home town team" has offered Carvin Johnson. Can only assume this would be LSU.
Anyone else hear this anywhere?
December 7th, 2009 at 9:16 PM ^
Yeah, he got a LSU offer.
December 7th, 2009 at 9:24 PM ^
this is a good sign assuming he keeps his commitment to U of M.
December 7th, 2009 at 9:48 PM ^
Please stay Blue.