TomVH: Blake Countess Update

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November 9th, 2010 at 12:11 PM
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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.

Tom VanHaaren I TomVH on Twitter I U Recruit I  Email

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November 9th, 2010 at 12:13 PM | After Mclimans.... (Score:1)
YakAttack
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can there be a "All your Blakes are belong to us" MGoShirt if he commits?

http://semichigansports.com

November 9th, 2010 at 12:26 PM | I'm working on a (Score:1)
Six Zero
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"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 12:29 PM | "My Coach ate grass (Score:1)
YakAttack
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and all I got was this lousy BCS birth"

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November 9th, 2010 at 12:31 PM | How about a (Score:1)
NomadicBlue
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"Holy Crap!  Look at all them Freshmen!"  shirt

Journal Entry - Day 782 of living amongst inbreds - Actually heard this today, "I don't see what the big deal is.  All he was doin' was protectin' the players. What's wrong with that?" 

November 9th, 2010 at 12:32 PM | --> (Score:1)
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"HAIL TO THE BED INTRUDERS"

November 9th, 2010 at 12:42 PM | "RUN TELL DAT, HOMEBOYYYYYYY" (Score:1)
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"RUN TELL DAT, HOMEBOYYYYYYY"

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November 9th, 2010 at 4:46 PM | This just makes me think of (Score:1)
HermosaBlue
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This just makes me think of Cecil Collins, the cuddle bandit.

November 9th, 2010 at 1:15 PM | How about (Score:1)
bluetex
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I'm hoooungry

November 9th, 2010 at 1:59 PM | Six Zero; I thought shirts (Score:1)
Zonereadstretch
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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 3:40 PM | Yes, this (Score:1)
Six Zero
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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 6:07 PM | And here is a little (Score:1)
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And here is a little somethin' somethin' to push you closer to 11,000.

November 9th, 2010 at 8:20 PM | Michigan - putting opposing (Score:1)
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Michigan - putting opposing offenses on Skid Roh.

November 9th, 2010 at 12:13 PM | Great News (Score:1)
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Recruiting seems to be going great can't wait to see how this class fills out.

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November 9th, 2010 at 12:52 PM | Countess is one (Score:1)
WestCBlue
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guy that would make me very happy to get.

We need a ton of DBs....

Go Blue!!!!!!

November 9th, 2010 at 4:25 PM | Negative Nellie (Score:1)
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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.

Stop the Pain!

November 9th, 2010 at 4:48 PM | Go ahead and look at Iowa's (Score:1)
madtadder
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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 12:17 PM | Crabcakes and Football (Score:1)
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November 9th, 2010 at 12:20 PM | Nice (Score:1)
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I think/say this whenever I meet someone who says they're from Maryland. Good call.

Stay thirsty my friends

November 9th, 2010 at 12:18 PM | The Big Chill is going to be (Score:1)
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The Big Chill is going to be a HUGE recruiting weekend. I hope these kids like hockey!

November 9th, 2010 at 12:25 PM | I hate to bring this type of (Score:1)
cypress
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I hate to bring this type of thing up, but with strong interest from Countess and Crawford, and reports less than glowing about Greg Brown..I wonder if we would encourage him to explore his options. Maybe he will come here and be an all-american..who knows. But it seems like we have bigger targets and limited space.

November 9th, 2010 at 12:36 PM | there were reports several weeks back that there has been (Score:1)
J. Lichty
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a cold shouldering of Brown by the coaches and that he has been at least looking into additonal visits. 

our package is our package, and it’s pretty big. - Greg Mattison, Bowl Practice Presser Tr. 12-13-11.

November 9th, 2010 at 12:26 PM | I like the sound of this, (Score:1)
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I like the sound of this, Dallas Crawford and Blake Countess are some bad ass names for DB's

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November 9th, 2010 at 12:31 PM | As always (Score:1)
detrocks
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Thanks again Tom for the update!

November 9th, 2010 at 12:36 PM | speaking of DB's (Score:1)
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any word on avery walls? 

November 9th, 2010 at 12:47 PM | I've said this before, but (Score:1)
TomVH
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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.

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November 9th, 2010 at 1:30 PM | Thanks Tom (Score:1)
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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 12:37 PM | Consistent (Score:1)
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All 3 main sites are remarkably consistent in ranking:  

Rivals: 4 star, 5.8, #19 CB
Scout: 4 star, #18 CB
ESPN: 4 star, 80, #14 CB

He's hip-flipper who doesn't mind getting physical.  We need some of those.  Though Scout does note: "needs work in removing mouthgard before taking playa photos"

Blake Countess

November 9th, 2010 at 12:46 PM | he actually just has one big (Score:1)
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he actually just has one big tooth that goes all the way around.

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November 9th, 2010 at 12:51 PM | Hah! Don't want anyone to think (Score:1)
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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

Blake Countess

November 9th, 2010 at 1:32 PM | Interesting mouthguard... (Score:1)
Kinda Blue
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Is it me or does the mouthguard have a block M on it?  He's obviously leaning blue /s

November 9th, 2010 at 2:54 PM | I'm confident that... (Score:1)
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With the proper work ethic, good coaching and a little luck, he'll be able to take fine player photos.

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November 9th, 2010 at 7:40 PM | Maybe it's to hide his stubby (Score:1)
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Maybe it's to hide his stubby lips.

November 10th, 2010 at 1:38 AM | By my count, Countess is (Score:1)
joffle
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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 12:37 PM | This kid looks like a solid (Score:1)
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This kid looks like a solid CB prospect. 

All hail Hoke!

November 9th, 2010 at 12:37 PM | Thanks for the update (Score:1)
jlcoleman71
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Good to hear he's excited about the offer.

November 9th, 2010 at 12:58 PM | I have to agree with Dr. Jay (Score:1)
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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?

GBOD

November 9th, 2010 at 2:56 PM | I like (Score:1)
ShruteBeetFarms
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"the Count" for a bad ass nickname

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November 9th, 2010 at 3:59 PM | We need to double our efforts to get Prince Holloway . . . (Score:1)
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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 6:24 PM | Can recruits take official (Score:1)
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Can recruits take official visits to bowl games?

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