TomVH: Allan Wasonga update
2011 RB Allan Wasonga doesn't have a Michigan offer yet, but he's been in contact with Tony Gibson quite a bit.
Wasonga told me he's going to try to make it in for Junior day this weekend, but probably won't be able to. The coaches have told him that once they get his junior film, and he takes a visit on campus, he is likely to see his offer extended.
Allan is from West Virginia, so he's familiar with Rich Rod, and the offense. He said that his level of interest is high, and that he thinks he could make a big impact early on if he chose Michigan.
Here's film from his sophomore year. He should have his junior highlights up by the end of the week:
February 17th, 2010 at 5:56 PM ^
all I want is a durable back that can play an entire year with minimal injury. Is that too much to ask?
February 17th, 2010 at 6:41 PM ^
yes, yes it is. As long as our OL can run block the RB's should be fine.
February 17th, 2010 at 8:24 PM ^
dudes a true two-stepper...i like
February 17th, 2010 at 5:58 PM ^
That's pretty impressive for a sophomore highlight tape. Let's hope this guy ends up blue.
February 17th, 2010 at 9:57 PM ^
I went searching for some Junior year tape of Wasonga, and came across this funny/random/interesting comment about him on the message board of an opposing team.
February 17th, 2010 at 9:59 PM ^
That neg was for the seizure I had after reading your block quote.
February 17th, 2010 at 10:07 PM ^
I gave him a +1. I had never seen the "Dick Rod" thing before and found it quite out of place on this blog.
February 17th, 2010 at 11:58 PM ^
I considered editing the "Dick Rod", but I am actually starting to get a laugh from all of the stupid nicknames given by other teams. At some point, you gotta start wearing them as a badge of pride. Fans of these teams know how bright our future is.
February 17th, 2010 at 6:08 PM ^
That clip of him reversing field twice @ 3:20 was crazy.
February 17th, 2010 at 6:22 PM ^
Didn't his dad go to OSU though?
http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=145&f=3155&t=4675277
February 17th, 2010 at 6:30 PM ^
Wasonga has said in another interview that a) he thinks he'd be better off running out of the I-formation, and b) he's not interested in coming to Michigan.
February 17th, 2010 at 6:43 PM ^
Why do people only crush my dreams, and not my nightmares?
February 17th, 2010 at 7:16 PM ^
One blurb from Tom on this guy and a small snippet of highlights. and he's in your dreams already?
February 17th, 2010 at 6:53 PM ^
I can't really call him a liar, so I have to take his word. He sounded pretty interested when we were talking, but who knows. I haven't seen the interview you're talking about, though.
February 17th, 2010 at 6:58 PM ^
http://michigan.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1041557
It's from WVSports.com, so it could just be that Wasonga was playing to the "home crowd" by saying that stuff.
But then again, you kind of represent Michigan, so maybe he's just telling you what you want to hear, too. It's always hard to tell.
February 17th, 2010 at 7:02 PM ^
Yeah, that article sounds weird, to be honest. It almost sounds like they're assuming he ruled out Michigan, because he wants to run out of the I.
I don't know, I can usually tell when there's interest, or not. You're right, though it's hard to tell if they're just telling you what you want to hear. He seemed pretty high on Rich Rodriguez, too. He said he doesn't understand why everyone in West Virginia hates on him for leaving, because he had to move on to bigger and better things.
If he takes a visit, I think it shows that we legitimately have a shot.
***EDIT*** Apparently he's seen the article. His coach even addressed that it was just a misunderstanding. The guy that wrote the article assumed that's what he was saying, and it wasn't what he was trying to get across. He said it was the author's mistake, and he definitely likes Michigan.
February 18th, 2010 at 6:20 AM ^
Good work.
February 17th, 2010 at 6:31 PM ^
The Angry Michigan RB-Hating God thinks so.
Is your avatar a proctologist's office?
February 17th, 2010 at 6:56 PM ^
That's a great sophomore tape. I can't wait to see his junior year clips. I say the more running backs the better. I want quality depth.
February 17th, 2010 at 8:17 PM ^
Amazing. +1
February 17th, 2010 at 6:59 PM ^
If Michigan is able to land Demetrius Hart and Justice Hayes, we would probably be set at RB for the year. As much as I'd like to have the assurance of a healthy quality RB being available at all times, coaches should be focusing more on the defense and OL. Early commitments from Kevin Williams and Zettel would make the remainder of the process a great deal easier.
February 17th, 2010 at 7:19 PM ^
Yes please on the Anthony Zettel. Everything I hear about him is RAVE RAVE RAVE. We need O linemen, he's going to be one of the best interior linemen in the country and he loves UM. Get him here now.
February 17th, 2010 at 10:00 PM ^
I'm noticing a lot of positives on Zettel as well; would be great to get him committed early.
February 17th, 2010 at 7:45 PM ^
Sam Webb mentioned something about this kid in the recruiting roundup the other day. He is sporting a Michigan offer, and his tape is super impressive. He is a between the tackles runner, and his acceleration through the hole is some of the fastest I've seen from a high schooler.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6EO-0djU1w
I'd say my top two (three) choices are as follows right now:
1) Dee Hart
2) Jarrell Oliver
2a) Wasonga
I'm unimpressed with Hayes's film, FWIW.
February 17th, 2010 at 8:26 PM ^
I might agree with the Demetrius Hart and Allan Wasonga rankings you have, but Oliver would be down my list. I also agree with you about Hayes.
February 17th, 2010 at 9:02 PM ^
FINALLY! WE MIGHT, SORTA, SEMI-AGREE!
February 17th, 2010 at 9:28 PM ^
Nope, never mind.
Sorry.
We had it for a second, but I lost it.
You're completely wrong.
February 17th, 2010 at 10:11 PM ^
Is there something specific that you don't like about Oliver. I was impressed by his highlights.
February 18th, 2010 at 6:19 AM ^
It's not that I think he's bad. I just think others are better.
February 17th, 2010 at 11:20 PM ^
Aha, but can we agree to disagree?
February 18th, 2010 at 6:18 AM ^
That sounds difficult.
February 17th, 2010 at 8:08 PM ^
that if takes a visit, RR and crew can convince him to GO BLUE!
February 18th, 2010 at 12:59 AM ^
Kid looks sick. That said, he's gotta learn to bust his tail all the way to the endzone. You just never know when some safety with Morgan-Trent-speed is gonna run you down from behind.
February 18th, 2010 at 1:29 AM ^
This looks like poor, poor competition, so I am taking his highlight film with a grain of salt.
That being said, excellent feet, hips, and explosiveness. Exciting highlight film to watch.
February 18th, 2010 at 3:57 AM ^
I'd say give him an offer for sure if the junior tapes look like these tapes 1,900 yards as a sophomore is pretty impressive but could be weak competition, but regardless he still looks good doing it.
February 18th, 2010 at 7:33 AM ^
Are you a Giants fan?
February 18th, 2010 at 11:41 AM ^
I'm in the military and live in Nebraska, and have a friend that is from that area in West Virginia. He was telling me about this kid a few months ago. Apparently his uncle has watched him on several occasions and says that he is a hell of a player. Not really sure what kind of judge he is on talent, but he says that Wasonga just destroys the competition he faces.