Tim Jernigan drops Michigan
Bad news people...
http://footballrecruiting.247sports.com/Board/30/Tim-Jernigan-eliminate…
Oh well -- he's near Jacksonville so maybe we can get him on our radar again during Gator Bowl. But I'm sure most people here had their doubts that he would come to Ann Arbor in the end.
So, looking at DTs left on the board, we have Darian Cooper, Rob Trudo (the Cuse Commit). Also, it seems that Chris Rock may come in as a DT. With Jernigan and KNox gone, are there any other DTs serious in Michigan right now? Also seems to make Danny O'Brien a #1 priority in 2012.
December 9th, 2010 at 12:48 PM ^
Shit balls.
December 9th, 2010 at 12:51 PM ^
We are going to be scrambling to fill our DT spot for 2011, now with Jernigan and Cooper losing interest and Mickey Johnson destined for LSU; Chris Rock seems to be more of an RVB 2.0 than a true DT.
Not even sure if there is anyone else on the radar? Maybe Syracuse commit OL/DT Rob Trudo
Pearlie Graves still on the board?
December 9th, 2010 at 12:55 PM ^
Too soon man... Too soon...
December 9th, 2010 at 1:19 PM ^
I doubt Trudo comes to Michigan. I live in western PA and coached against him this year. Farrell is about 5 minutes from where I coach (Sharon) and the buzz around the valley is that Trudo is all in for Syracuse. I havent personally talked to any of his coaches but some guys I coach with have. According to them, they would be shocked if Trudo went anywhere else. With that being said, any time you get an offer from UM you have to at least consider it right? So hopefully he at least considers. He is a good athlete and from what I know and heard about him, hes an even better person.
This is just info I have receieved since I live 5 minutes from his high shcool. I could be wrong so dont count him out. Im just saying it doesnt look good.
December 9th, 2010 at 9:28 PM ^
He seems to be all over the place right now.
December 9th, 2010 at 12:52 PM ^
Good luck to him.
Maybe this will make people feel better: I was looking at the roster and Richard Ash is listed as 6'3" 320 lbs!
December 9th, 2010 at 12:53 PM ^
Really though...he would have been a huge get.
December 9th, 2010 at 12:54 PM ^
from the programs losing their coaches?
December 9th, 2010 at 12:58 PM ^
If Pelini leaves, we'll go hard after Kevin Williams.
December 9th, 2010 at 1:05 PM ^
but I was looking at that mgolicious and Ben Kline was poached from Pitt. Could have used a LB. He had Michigan on his list too.
December 9th, 2010 at 1:40 PM ^
December 9th, 2010 at 2:11 PM ^
you kick?
December 9th, 2010 at 2:42 PM ^
December 9th, 2010 at 7:17 PM ^
Can you make an open field tackle?
December 9th, 2010 at 12:53 PM ^
His first plane ride was on the official to Michigan. Would've been great to get him but you can't blame the guy for feeling more comfortable being close to home
December 9th, 2010 at 1:11 PM ^
I remember hearing, or reading, of Michael Irvin recounting how the first time he flew on a plane was for a recruiting trip to Michigan as well. In fact, he said it was the first time he had left south Florida period. Obviously he decided to stay close to home too.
December 9th, 2010 at 12:54 PM ^
Mickey Johnson in this class
December 9th, 2010 at 1:06 PM ^
i really want any DT in this class.
December 9th, 2010 at 4:58 PM ^
Don't get your hopes up sport.
December 9th, 2010 at 12:59 PM ^
I can see why someone of his talent would be leary of coming to Michigan. Fairley from Auburn constantly attacking the QB and our Mike Martin constantly taking on double teams. I really would like to see us move to a 4 man front on defense. It would be great to see Q Wash, Martin line up in the middle of the line with Ash to sub in next year.
December 9th, 2010 at 1:15 PM ^
Agreed on Quinton Washington, he's got great size and physical ability, and it'd be great if he "sticks" at DT and becomes a difference maker there. Here's to hoping, anyway, as a lot can be done to "progress" him in the off-season, I think, if the coaching staff decides to keep him there.
December 9th, 2010 at 1:00 PM ^
I'm aware that Brandonitis has been somewhat crippling. And our incoming DBs seem pretty good. But I simply don't see RR pulling in the kind of D recruits, overall, that we need. Kinda hangs a lot on Zettel.
December 9th, 2010 at 1:04 PM ^
Brandonitis
Inflammation of the Brandon?
December 9th, 2010 at 1:10 PM ^
December 9th, 2010 at 9:13 PM ^
Generally, the bozos are the ones who start name-calling for no good reason.
December 9th, 2010 at 10:54 PM ^
Also, if you're gonna call people bozos, don't use flawed, selective logic when making your case.
Fact: If you can recruit well on offense -- and RR has certainly done that -- then you should be able to recruit well on defense. This year RR landed the two top APBs in the country. And yet, when it comes to D recruiting, the burdens are just too great!
(Also, you're conveniently ignoring the fact that the impediments to recruiting -- sanctions, DB -- stemmed from RR's work performance. He who helps create the problem does not get a pass.)
Logic. They teach it at Michigan.
December 9th, 2010 at 10:59 PM ^
I like that you came back over an hour after your first response to continue arguing.
December 9th, 2010 at 1:00 PM ^
This one hurts. We need to fill our class with depth for the defensive side of the ball. We better be careful or else we may end up with the problem we had in the secondary this year at the defensive line positions in the future.
December 9th, 2010 at 1:16 PM ^
At least there would be 7 (or 8) other players behind them instead of none.
December 9th, 2010 at 1:26 PM ^
I'm 5'10 180lbs. Put me on the old regime's pizza diet, and I'll suit up at DT. My pad level is ridiculous.
December 9th, 2010 at 1:28 PM ^
This recruiting class is not looking as good as it needs to be. I'm getting nervous for the program in general. With Brandon leaving RR twisting in the wind like this I can't see how RR can recruit effectively. When we need a strong class it looks like it'll be below average.
Will they even be able to fill all available slots if there is a late coaching change?
December 9th, 2010 at 1:27 PM ^
a couple slot receivers to the Dline, this is not a problem at all.
December 9th, 2010 at 1:38 PM ^
Even though they're guaranteed playing time we still can't get anybody?? My guess is this system, and having no idea who the D coordinator, or who the head coach is going to be might have something to do with it. What do we have to sell to a DT with the 3-3-5? "Not only will you get swallowed up by 2-3 lineman at a time, but you'll hardly register any stats unless you go into Mike Martin beast mode." This is frustrating....
December 9th, 2010 at 1:43 PM ^
This was the case with Mickey Johnson, 4* DT. He did not want to play in a 3-3-5 specifically if he was going to be playing nose tackle and taking on two blockers every play.
December 9th, 2010 at 2:10 PM ^
Sam Webb mentioned that this was one of Jernigan's main concerns as well
December 9th, 2010 at 4:34 PM ^
I can't say I know what other top programs are running, but how is the DT role in a 3-3-5 different from that of a DT in a 3-4? Wouldn't this mean guys like Jernigan would be looking specifically at schools running a 4-3 base?
December 9th, 2010 at 1:50 PM ^
Good luck to him. Man we need some beasts coming in for next season.
December 9th, 2010 at 2:14 PM ^
How can RR improve the defense if he can't recruit effectively? DB's silence is hurting the program. Notice how all other firings and resignations have taken place already? Gives the new coaches a chance to do damage control with existing recruits and bring in some of their own before signing day.
December 9th, 2010 at 2:29 PM ^
I'm totally with you on this
December 9th, 2010 at 2:26 PM ^
This coaching non-decision is getting bigger everyday. I sure hope DB knows what hes doing...
Go Blue!
December 9th, 2010 at 2:38 PM ^
No surprise. There's simply no way this kid was ever gonna go to Michigan with all the uncertainty Dave Brandon has created regarding our head coach.
December 9th, 2010 at 4:12 PM ^
I imagined us bringing in a new DC who runs the 4-3. We go to Jernigan and Cooper and really sell it to them how together they'd be the DT tandem that would wreak havok together. They commit and nobody runs up the gut on us for 4 years.
I had a dream.
December 9th, 2010 at 2:40 PM ^
Not surprised. Michigan was too much of a black sheep compared to the other schools on his list. It would have been a stretch to think we were at the top.
December 9th, 2010 at 2:42 PM ^
He better be the next coming of God or we are F'd. Why couldn't Will Campbell just be good?? Is that really too much to ask?
December 9th, 2010 at 3:37 PM ^
I have high hopes for Washington. He is a bull of a man, and I still think he is a 4* talent on either side of the ball.
December 9th, 2010 at 4:06 PM ^
Rankings as a recruit mean little sometimes.....
December 9th, 2010 at 3:02 PM ^
He's solid and doesn't live as far south as Jernigan. Here's hoping he commits to Michigan.
December 9th, 2010 at 3:20 PM ^
Must have been talking to Will Campbell on the recruiting process.
December 9th, 2010 at 3:30 PM ^
December 9th, 2010 at 4:04 PM ^
Seriously, given the discussions on def coordinator and head coach currently going on, who knows what defense we will be playing in 2011 unless Jeff casteel becomes available after the WVU bowl game.....