Shaq Thompson (Updated: Nothing Definite Yet)

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October 27th, 2011 at 6:13 PM
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Shaq Thompson (Updated: Nothing Definite Yet)

  Speed Kills

 
5-star Army All-American Safety Shaq Thompson 6'2 210 lbs. will take an official visit to Michigan for the OSU game. This is a big deal
 
It is a strecth, but coming in for "The Game" is a pretty big deal to me.
 
GO BLUE!!
 
[Ed-Ace: posted this below, but since it's buried down there I figured I'd pin this up top:

According to Scout's Brian Dohn, this visit is not set in stone yet ($), just being discussed, so don't get your hopes up yet. Also, please note that mspeedkills just re-posts insider message board fodder—at the very least, try to track down the original source of the info before posting it, so there's at least some legitimate attribution. Not mad at the OP, just giving the heads up.]

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October 27th, 2011 at 6:14 PM | how is this OT? this is very (Score:5 Normal)
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how is this OT? this is very ON TOPIC

October 27th, 2011 at 6:17 PM | (Score:4 Normal)
HttV Wolverine
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Agreed. Definitely not OT.

“What the mind can conceive, the mind can achieve and those who stay will be champions.” - Bo 

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October 27th, 2011 at 8:24 PM | And certainly not "a lil OT" (Score:2)
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And certainly not "a lil OT"  

It's the same old story. Boy finds girl, boy loses girl, girl finds boy, boy forgets girl, boy remembers girl, girls dies in a tragic blimp accident over the Orange Bowl on New Year's Day. 

October 27th, 2011 at 8:58 PM | I never want to see a lil OT (Score:1)
denardogasm
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I never want to see a lil OT in the maize and blue. Sub 300 pounders need not apply. 

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October 27th, 2011 at 6:17 PM | Any chance we take him and Yuri Wright instead (Score:1)
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of another OL? 

P.S. This post isn't OT at all. 

P.P.S  Please, use "little" or at least " lil' " instead of lil. 

Yep, that's Simba made out of a pineapple.

October 27th, 2011 at 6:18 PM | - (Score:2)
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How much of a shot do we realistically have with him?

"I tried to but a pencil in the light socket but it was too wide and didn't fit so I used a paperclip."-Terrelle Pryor, Future Rhodes Scholar

October 27th, 2011 at 6:20 PM | 1. Get him on Campus - (Score:3 Normal)
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1. Get him on Campus - Done

2. Kick the living crap out of Pryor 2.0 (Braxton Miller)

3 ...........

4. Profit (get him to commit)?

October 27th, 2011 at 6:46 PM | point 3 (Score:3 Normal)
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Lets hope "3......." doesn't involve free tats or the like.

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October 27th, 2011 at 7:09 PM | This is Michigan fer God (Score:3 Insightful)
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This is Michigan fer God sakes.

We ARE Michigan....COME GET SOME!!!

October 27th, 2011 at 6:25 PM | A future secondary with (Score:5 Underrated)
Denarded
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Anything can happen when a guy gets on campus, imagine a future secondary with Countess, Raymon Taylor, Terry, Standifer, or Yuri Wright at corners with Jarrod Wilson, Josh Furman,Jeremy Clark, and Shaq Thompson at safeties.

Jizz in my pants

No Fly Zone!!!

 

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October 27th, 2011 at 6:25 PM | I think Taylor will (Score:1)
hart20
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be a gamer as well. Regardless, I can't wait until our defense sparks fear in our opponents again.

Yep, that's Simba made out of a pineapple.

October 27th, 2011 at 6:27 PM | Don't forget Dymonte Thomas. (Score:5 Normal)
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Don't forget Dymonte Thomas.

"A Michigan Man will coach a Michigan Team"

October 27th, 2011 at 6:53 PM | regardless of what they're (Score:1)
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regardless of what they're saying now, i think he winds up at RB.

October 27th, 2011 at 7:09 PM | No way. Dymonte loves (Score:1)
hart20
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to hit people and make tackles. He said that he wishes he would grow so that he play LB and get to make more tackles. He's our next defensive superstar.

Yep, that's Simba made out of a pineapple.

October 27th, 2011 at 6:59 PM | what position is he (Score:1)
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what position is he listed?CB?

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October 27th, 2011 at 7:02 PM | They're recruiting him at (Score:2)
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They're recruiting him at safety. IMO, if his cousin ends up staying with OSU, he's a good enough RB for him to play on offense for us. But if we get Thomas and Dunn, I think the coaches will just want them both on the field as much as possible.

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October 27th, 2011 at 6:29 PM | Username (Score:2 Normal)
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This would help my username and sig become more appropriate.

No Fly Zone!

October 27th, 2011 at 8:28 PM | lets not get to far ahead of ourselves (Score:0 Trolling)
October 27th, 2011 at 6:26 PM | Ace? (Score:5 Underrated)
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October 27th, 2011 at 6:55 PM | nice (Score:1 Normal)
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Is this the new calling card like Batmans to get a hold of Ace? I like it...

21 years of coaching and every senior who stayed had at least 1 big ten title... That is what " Those who stay will be champions" will really get you Ohio native Bo Schembechler.

October 27th, 2011 at 6:28 PM |   I think Hoke has changed (Score:1 Normal)
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I think Hoke has changed the tide on the rivalry. Hell people in Ohio are starting to believe him. Never in a million years I would have thought that. Selling Michigan jerseys is a good start.

 

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October 27th, 2011 at 6:53 PM | To me... (Score:0 Overrated)
October 28th, 2011 at 10:24 AM | Meh (Score:1)
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I think it's somewhat funny but it may have run its course and I think people are just posting it now to get free posts when they have nothing to contribute to the conversation.

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October 27th, 2011 at 6:33 PM | That is awesome... (Score:1)
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I think he is a Cal lean, but getting him on campus, especially for that game, is HUGE.  

 

And definitely NOT OT. 

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October 27th, 2011 at 6:34 PM | posted from iPhone (Score:1)
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Does anyone know exactly where we stand in his recruitment? I know once you get him on campus anything goes, but even before he gets here, what's his short list look like? Ace?

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October 27th, 2011 at 6:44 PM | List... (Score:1)
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He visited Oregon a couple weeks ago, was supposed to visit ND last week...don't know if he did.   UCLA and UW were in the mix, but it was supposed to be a Cal/Oregon race.  He was rumored to be interested in us on again/off again, so getting him on campus late in the season is great. 

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October 27th, 2011 at 9:12 PM | I'm talking out of my ass but (Score:1)
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I'm talking out of my ass but he was originally a Cal lock and they still look to lead most likely.  Him taking more visits and not committing to Oregon or Notre Dame right after their visits (or setting a commit date) is probably good news.  Slim chances but like always, a visit gives us a shot.

October 27th, 2011 at 6:38 PM | the best safety in the nation (Score:1)
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the best safety in the nation visiting is entirely on-topic.  and a good one at that.

October 28th, 2011 at 3:18 AM | It depends on which topic (Score:4 Normal)
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It depends on which topic you're on.  I was thinking about having to piss.  This thread is entirely off-topic for me, and I appreciated the warning.

October 27th, 2011 at 6:44 PM | I'd be really surprised if he (Score:1 Normal)
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I'd be really surprised if he leaves the West Coast. Nice to get him on a visit but we have a ton of room to make up to even have a shot at him.

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October 27th, 2011 at 6:49 PM | Hoke will point at him, he (Score:5 Normal)
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Hoke will point at him, he will commit.

October 27th, 2011 at 7:05 PM | I yearn for a day when no one (Score:4 Normal)
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I yearn for a day when no one will be surprised at anyone committing to the Wolverines from anywhere in the country...

"Michigan Defense" is dominating everything, in every aspect of life. That's a rough definition.

-Craig Roh 10/29/2011

October 28th, 2011 at 8:48 AM | Fergodsakes, temper your expectations! (Score:1)
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Where do you think we are, East Lansing? 

"I promise you we would have walked to the University of Michigan."  - Brady Hoke

October 27th, 2011 at 6:46 PM | I'm glad to hear this.  I'd (Score:1)
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I'm glad to hear this.  I'd love to see the kid come here.  Saw an interview of his and he appears to be very humble.  IF he were to sign we'd have abundance of saeties.  With Shaq and Wilson being high level playmakers, clark seeming like a real sleeper, and gant.  Add in Thomas from 2013 and playing time will really need to be earned.

October 28th, 2011 at 8:21 AM | An abundance of safeties? (Score:2)
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I mean I ... I heard such a thing was, you know, possible ... but, I

That would be nice.

October 27th, 2011 at 6:46 PM | Hoke (Score:1)
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can use his magic on this kid and I would really be impressed. I mean every kid from this point out is just a plus I am so impressed with this class at the 23 we are already out. So everyone whether a 2 star or all 5 stars is just money from here on out.

21 years of coaching and every senior who stayed had at least 1 big ten title... That is what " Those who stay will be champions" will really get you Ohio native Bo Schembechler.

October 27th, 2011 at 6:54 PM | He is good friends with (Score:2)
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He is good friends with Jordan Payton, which seems to have generated his interest in Michigan. If Jordan commits I think we have a relatively good shot if the visit goes well. And I heard the coaches are looking for an elite athlete that could play multiple positions, and he is that guy.

October 27th, 2011 at 6:56 PM | For lack of better analysis (Score:0 Redundant)
October 27th, 2011 at 6:58 PM | Ed Reed? (Score:2)
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?

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October 27th, 2011 at 7:59 PM | NTUM (Score:2)
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NTUM

October 27th, 2011 at 9:05 PM | Michigan (Score:1)
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I think he's talking Michigan safeties not safeties in general

October 27th, 2011 at 6:56 PM | For lack of better analysis (Score:-1 Redundant)
October 27th, 2011 at 6:57 PM | I have nothing to verify this. (Score:4 Normal)
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But I seem to remember that Jordan Payton, back around the time that he decommitted from USC, mentioned something about committing to the same school with a few other highly touted guys, one of them being Shaq Thompson.  He even threw out the Fab Five as a comparison. Am I remembering this correctly?  Is it the same two players or am I mistaken?  

If I'm right, is it reasonable to think that Thompson taking a visit here is related?  

October 27th, 2011 at 7:08 PM | Yes, you are remembering (Score:1)
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Yes, you are remembering correctly.  Or at least the same way I'm remembering.

October 27th, 2011 at 7:19 PM | I can see it now. (Score:2)
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Rounding out the class with Thompson, Payton, Banner, Darboh and Dunn.
It might be a complete pipe dream. But dammit, it's a beautiful thought.

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October 27th, 2011 at 7:21 PM | Fab 5 (Score:0 Redundant)
October 27th, 2011 at 7:21 PM | Fab 5 (Score:-1 Redundant)
October 27th, 2011 at 8:51 PM | damn (Score:1)
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That looks great. These are champagne problems, I know, but make some room for Wright.

October 27th, 2011 at 9:10 PM | Do we still take Wright though? (Score:1 Flamebait)
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Adding a blue chip safety in thompson with recently ungreyshirted Jeremy Clark would give is two safeties in the class. Would we take a third, even if it's a stud like Yuri?
[Edit: we also have Dymomte 'D-train' Thomas coming in the next year, likely as a safety (although it seems like he'd like to play linebacker too if he get bigger)]

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October 27th, 2011 at 9:21 PM | I think you have to take (Score:1)
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I think you have to take Wright.  He's too good in the end.  If we somehow did get Thompson and Wright, it wouldn't be surprising to see someone de-commit or transfer early on...

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