TomVH: Blake Countess Update
As reported last week, Maryland DB Blake Countess (5'10", 170 lbs, 4 Star) was offered by Michigan. I spoke briefly with his coach yesterday to get an update from him, and here's what he had to say.
He's loving Michigan right now. He's going to visit the first or second week of December. They've been recruiting him for awhile now, and he really likes Coach Dews. Dews is a great guy, real humble.
It was a brief conversation so I didn't get to go in depth about anything else. It sounds like Blake is planning an official visit. It could be the first week, or it may be for the Big Chill hockey game that has other recruits attending as well. EIther way, it's good news for Michigan.
November 9th, 2010 at 11:13 AM ^
can there be a "All your Blakes are belong to us" MGoShirt if he commits?
November 9th, 2010 at 11:26 AM ^
"My AD Went to the NCAA Clearing House and All I Got Was This Lousy Third Year of Probation" design.
That and a "Defense is for Teams Who Want the Game To End" shirt.
Maybe a "I WAS MAULED BY KENNY DEMENS" shirt.
November 9th, 2010 at 11:29 AM ^
and all I got was this lousy BCS birth"
November 9th, 2010 at 11:31 AM ^
"Holy Crap! Look at all them Freshmen!" shirt
November 9th, 2010 at 11:32 AM ^
"HAIL TO THE BED INTRUDERS"
November 9th, 2010 at 11:42 AM ^
"RUN TELL DAT, HOMEBOYYYYYYY"
November 9th, 2010 at 3:46 PM ^
This just makes me think of Cecil Collins, the cuddle bandit.
November 9th, 2010 at 12:15 PM ^
I'm hoooungry
November 9th, 2010 at 12:59 PM ^
Six Zero;
I thought shirts regarding current players could no longer be created; hence the removal of the Death Roth and others? Will the Demens shirts really reach the presses?
November 9th, 2010 at 2:40 PM ^
The truth, you are speaking. These ideas are an attempt to create what you humans refer to as humor.
In related news, HOLY BAT TOOTHBRUSH I now have 10,000 Points.
November 9th, 2010 at 5:07 PM ^
And here is a little somethin' somethin' to push you closer to 11,000.
November 9th, 2010 at 7:20 PM ^
Michigan - putting opposing offenses on Skid Roh.
November 9th, 2010 at 10:52 PM ^
Countess' rivals ranking just shot way up. From #245 to #156. Almost a 100 spots. Very impressive. Senior tape must be getting everyone's attention.
Lyons also dropped from 87 to 160 because of a knee injury. Hopefully he's not Vlad 2.0.
Also, that TE we lost to Iowa jumped way up.
November 9th, 2010 at 11:13 AM ^
Recruiting seems to be going great can't wait to see how this class fills out.
November 9th, 2010 at 11:52 AM ^
guy that would make me very happy to get.
We need a ton of DBs....
November 9th, 2010 at 3:25 PM ^
That's funny, I was just complaining that I thought recruiting wasn't doing well. I guess I always want to see a handful of difference makers that have a possibility of playing as freshman. Rather than a bunch of 3 stars being forced into starting roles.
November 9th, 2010 at 3:48 PM ^
Go ahead and look at Iowa's recruits from 2008-2010 and try and tell me that you need more than three star recruits to be successful.
November 9th, 2010 at 11:20 AM ^
I think/say this whenever I meet someone who says they're from Maryland. Good call.
November 9th, 2010 at 11:18 AM ^
The Big Chill is going to be a HUGE recruiting weekend. I hope these kids like hockey!
November 9th, 2010 at 11:25 AM ^
November 9th, 2010 at 11:36 AM ^
a cold shouldering of Brown by the coaches and that he has been at least looking into additonal visits.
November 9th, 2010 at 11:26 AM ^
I like the sound of this, Dallas Crawford and Blake Countess are some bad ass names for DB's
November 9th, 2010 at 11:31 AM ^
Thanks again Tom for the update!
November 9th, 2010 at 11:36 AM ^
any word on avery walls?
November 9th, 2010 at 11:47 AM ^
I've said this before, but his grandma fell ill so he somewhat put recruiting on the back burner. He still plans on graduating early, but he's not sure what his visit schedule is going to look like. He's still in constant contact with Michigan.
November 9th, 2010 at 12:30 PM ^
Thanks Tom! he would be an awesome get for us, and I am also excited about Blake Countess too! hopefully we land Dallas and Sammy too, this class is definitely shaping up
November 9th, 2010 at 11:46 AM ^
he actually just has one big tooth that goes all the way around.
November 9th, 2010 at 11:51 AM ^
I'm having fun with the kid, so here's a better pic from Rivals. Don't know why Scout used the other. Excited about this kid - looks like a player, doesn't he? I'm sure the badass name is influencing my subconcious as well
November 9th, 2010 at 12:32 PM ^
Is it me or does the mouthguard have a block M on it? He's obviously leaning blue /s
November 9th, 2010 at 1:54 PM ^
With the proper work ethic, good coaching and a little luck, he'll be able to take fine player photos.
November 9th, 2010 at 6:40 PM ^
Maybe it's to hide his stubby lips.
November 10th, 2010 at 12:38 AM ^
By my count, Countess is actually the #14 CB on Rivals.
The position rankings don't reflect recent changes (for example Hollowell is still ranked as the #18 CB even though he is no longer in the Rivals 250, while Countess is #156).
November 9th, 2010 at 11:37 AM ^
This kid looks like a solid CB prospect.
November 9th, 2010 at 11:37 AM ^
Good to hear he's excited about the offer.
November 9th, 2010 at 11:58 AM ^
that is a stud name to play DB. Possible addition of Dallas Crawford. So I take it Tom with the recent offer and growing interest from Blake Countess, Daren Kitchen wont get that offer of his?
November 9th, 2010 at 1:56 PM ^
"the Count" for a bad ass nickname
November 9th, 2010 at 2:59 PM ^
I know there must be a King worth getting as well.
We could field the the "All Royalty" B10 1st teamers.
November 9th, 2010 at 5:24 PM ^
Can recruits take official visits to bowl games?