thanks tom. i'm still pulling for a commitment
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TomVH: Kyle Kalis Update
June 23rd, 2011 at 1:04 AM
#302
thanks tom. i'm still pulling
June 23rd, 2011 at 1:05 AM
#303
Interesting
I think he likes Michigan alot but a.) wants to make sure he does his homework and b.) doesn't want to jump into a program to keep the bucknuts fans off his back. Thanks for the update Tom, hope the visit changes his mind and he goes blue.
June 23rd, 2011 at 1:06 AM
#304
posted from iPhone
That's awesome Tom, thanks. Good to know he's still really high on UM. I'm still hoping for a commitment this weekend. Is he coming up with Strobel? I heard that somewhere. I know Wormley will be there, so that should help us.
June 23rd, 2011 at 1:07 AM
#305
Strobel told me earlier in
Strobel told me earlier in the week he won't be there, but I guess that could change. He was just up last weekend so I doubt it.
June 23rd, 2011 at 1:06 AM
#306
In my opinion he will have
In my opinion he will have this wrapped up before summer is over.
June 23rd, 2011 at 1:06 AM
#307
Tom, where do you project
Tom, where do you project Kalis on the line? He looks like a Big-Ten ready guard to me, but I know he is listed as a tackle... Also, do you think his interest in other schools is a high as his interest in Michigan?
June 23rd, 2011 at 1:09 AM
#308
I'm not a scout so this is
I'm not a scout so this is just my opinion, but if they were to get both Kalis and Diamond I think both could potentially play guard or tackle so they could let them duke it out and see who's better where.
June 23rd, 2011 at 1:18 AM
#309
They typically put the taller
linemen with the long arms at Left and Right Tackle, Jake Long wasn't much taller, but had freaky long arms. Kalis is 6'5" with a short wingspan so if everyone else is 6'6" and above (Peat is 6'7" and Banner is 6'9") then he's a lock at guard. If they're all 6'6" and he's the most talented then he might play tackle, but might still end up a Guard because we already have young Tackles and maybe a taller one next year. Guard would get him in right away.
June 23rd, 2011 at 1:07 AM
#310
You sand baggin'
You sand baggin' son-of-a-bitch!
June 23rd, 2011 at 1:09 AM
#311
I want a Tom VH gut feeling,
I want a Tom VH gut feeling, STAT!!!
June 23rd, 2011 at 8:45 AM
#312
It's a slam dunk
that Kalis is visiting this weekend
June 23rd, 2011 at 1:11 AM
#313
So our standing with
some of the other top linemen somewhat hinges on Kalis because talent follows talent?
June 23rd, 2011 at 8:08 AM
#314
I think
There will be more breathing room if there are no new commits. A little less need to commit immediately.
June 23rd, 2011 at 1:24 AM
#315
I remember Tom saying
I remember Tom saying somewhere that Michigan will have a good feel for where the players stand, that if Peat wants a spot they'll have one for him.
Im guessing that means that if they feel they have a real elgit shot at Peat that they'd tell one of the other guys to hold off for a moment. I mean you pretty much would have to right? You wouldnt want Hoke to oversign or tell someone in Feb that they cant join Michigan.
June 23rd, 2011 at 8:05 AM
#316
not necessarily Peat
It seems possible they want to get 5 OL for sure, and leave a spot open for a possible 6th from the west (Peat, Banner, Garnett) who might decide late. Assuming Diamond is coming that leaves one more slot to fill this summer. Reading between the lines, it sounds like Kalis is their first choice for that spot and the coaches might ask Olson, Bars, etc to wait a bit.
June 23rd, 2011 at 1:45 AM
#317
I doubt
Peat would come calling when we have a class of 6 OL already.
Also 7 OL is way too many I think.
June 23rd, 2011 at 11:33 AM
#318
7OL might be too many
indeed, but 6 isn't out of the question. We took 6 in 2005 and none of them were as highly touted as some of these kids. 7 might have happened in 05 if Peat had been around then and in play. RR took 3 linemen in his last 2 years total. If one listens to these kids they have absolute confidence in themselves and Peat is a true left tackle. The only kid in this class who could challenge him for that spot is Banner, but both couldstill play. Listen to Steven Elmers father about the mindset of these prospects. They'll follow recruiting more to join top linemen than to avoid them. I can see us taking 4 and having the backup linemen in this class redshirting.
June 23rd, 2011 at 7:28 AM
#319
posted from iPhone
IIRC Tom is on PST.
June 23rd, 2011 at 1:27 AM
#320
Good News
I am glad that Kalis isn't feeling pressured to commit, in regard to the numbers. You know it must have been hard for him to decommit from OSU.
June 23rd, 2011 at 1:44 AM
#321
This
is a fantastically informative post.
June 23rd, 2011 at 6:52 AM
#322
Totally agree, very informative.
Why in the world would
| JohnnyV123 | -1 | 06/23/2011 - 2:59am |
and
| CO Blue | -1 | 06/23/2011 - 4:27am |
neg this post from Tom? What about this post would cause these two to neg it?
Maybe trolling?...
June 23rd, 2011 at 7:26 AM
#323
How did you find this out?
How did you find this out?
June 23rd, 2011 at 7:30 AM
#324
Click on voting details above
Click on voting details above the post. HOW WOULD TWO PEOPLE DOWNVOTE TOMVH?!
June 23rd, 2011 at 9:16 AM
#325
Oh derp.
Thanks.
Oh derp.
Thanks.
June 23rd, 2011 at 7:28 AM
#326
Why would they neg TomVH for this post?
Because they're assholes, that's why. Same as all the other assholes who neg TomVh. That's what assholes do.
June 23rd, 2011 at 10:14 AM
#327
Let's not take imaginary
Let's not take imaginary internet points too seriously.
June 23rd, 2011 at 2:51 PM
#328
Show yourselves
JohnnyV123 and CO Blue, show yourselves so you may receive the appropriate negbanging!
June 23rd, 2011 at 2:00 AM
#329
Tom
You the man.
June 23rd, 2011 at 3:01 AM
#330
Kyle Kalis
Is getting hammered by guys on Ohio State boards and he is just coming for a visit. I cannot understand Kyle wanting to play for a fanbase like Ohio State's. Kyle is what? 17 and he has a great oppertunity to play at any school of his choice. Best of luck where ever he attends school.
GO BLUE!!
June 23rd, 2011 at 10:21 AM
#331
I tend to agree, but the
I tend to agree, but the Michigan fanbase isn't completely opposed to doing similar things: see Darius Morris.
June 23rd, 2011 at 11:13 AM
#332
I don't know... Talking about
I don't know... Talking about what we think he should have done is a lot different than trashing his character. Most people on the board still wish him well even if they disagree with his leaving.
June 23rd, 2011 at 11:27 AM
#333
As I recall Zettel was not treated that well during the process
and perhaps that made the difference in his recruitment. The attention paid to recruiting can get pretty silly in the wrong forum.
June 23rd, 2011 at 3:45 AM
#334
I think Kalis is still on
I think Kalis is still on commitment watch this weekend.
June 23rd, 2011 at 6:22 AM
#335
Tom, any idea why the
Tom, any idea why the coaching staff cooled on Orlosky? He seems to be highly rated, a supposed UM fan, and plays right next to Kalis on the line at St. Edwards.
June 23rd, 2011 at 6:25 AM
#336
Also, I do see that he just
Also, I do see that he just commited to West Virginia, but I'm still curious as to what happened there.
June 23rd, 2011 at 10:23 AM
#337
Maybe he liked W.V better?
Maybe he liked W.V better? Seriously just b/c he supposdly likes a school doesnt mean he will end up there.
June 23rd, 2011 at 6:55 AM
#338
I want this guy to commit on
I want this guy to commit on the sole reason that it'll be a one/two punch in tsio's face. Is that wrong?
June 23rd, 2011 at 8:57 AM
#339
No.
June 23rd, 2011 at 7:11 AM
#340
new to the board
Long time reader, first time poster. Thanks Tom for your relentless work on this board. Like many on this board, live in Ohio, die hard Wolverine. This would be icing on the cake if Kalis were to come to the good side. The Buckeye nation is in a free fall. and in August they will finally face the reality of what cheaters deserve!
June 23rd, 2011 at 7:18 AM
#341
Hmmmmm....
Funny how the two cowardly d-bags who negged Tom VH (unacceptable BTW) didn't bother to comment. You'd think if they had a legitimate beef, maybe they'd share it.
June 23rd, 2011 at 7:28 AM
#342
That's very common. I had a
That's very common. I had a thread and somebody went through and negged every post so that they'd become hidden :-/ I checked, and nobody that posted in the thread downvoted me. I have no idea who the bastard is that gave me a driveby negging.
June 24th, 2011 at 7:48 PM
#343
Although...
I agree that they're Dbags if they intended to neg Tom VH but is it possible that one or both could have been an errant click? Those arrows can be really close together depending on your screen resolution.
June 23rd, 2011 at 7:43 AM
#344
Kalis
It would be great to pull a commitment from Kalis right away. It is quite possible that distance plays a factor in his decision, and once he sees Michigan he could end up committing right away, knowing the number of scholarships we have available.
June 23rd, 2011 at 7:52 AM
#345
posted from iPhone
Well, here's to hoping that the visit changes his mind. You know Kyle, you could really enjoy your summer if you just committed this weekend and no longer had to worry about it.
June 23rd, 2011 at 8:08 AM
#346
TomVH = my hero
Hugely informative post, ty.
Kyle - enjoy your trip to AA, soak it all in, then make the right choice when you see the light.
GO BLUE!
June 23rd, 2011 at 8:13 AM
#347
While I don't want to set my
While I don't want to set my expectations that he will commit this weekend (fingers crossed), I wouldn't be surprised if he silent commits to the coaches to make sure he gets in this class but also takes his visits to the other schools just to make sure he is 100% before he commits fully.
June 23rd, 2011 at 8:27 AM
#348
I've thought this exact
I've thought this exact thing. I feel like if he likes A2 then he will tell the coaching staff and no one else and then take his other visits to due his due diligence and make it appear as if he gave everyone a fair shake.
June 23rd, 2011 at 8:57 AM
#349
Holllerrrrr...
Holllerrrr...
....Must. Focus. On. Work....
June 23rd, 2011 at 8:59 AM
#350
I was hoping for a 5 star or two to round out the class...
...but a 5 star DECOMMIT from the school in Ohio????
Priceless
June 23rd, 2011 at 9:01 AM
#351
My guess...
Is that the coaches change their strategy, especially if Kalis looks like a lean. Diamond has long been a lean. But up to this point, I think Diamond was the only OL spot they were saving. Now, that will change. I think something similar is happening on DL, with guys like Wormley and Washington.
This is natural, as elite players are left, and spots become scarce.
Down side: we may lose out on a couple of really good guys...but that is the game.
June 23rd, 2011 at 9:15 AM
#352
So assuming that the coaches
So assuming that the coaches hold a spot for both Kalis and Diamond, would the coaches take Bars or Olsen to fill out the class or would they hold off and wait for a decision by Garnett, Banner, and Peat?
June 23rd, 2011 at 11:27 AM
#353
No. At most the coaches are
No. At most the coaches are going to hold one spot for a longshot. Those western kids are all longshots, and so is Kalis, for now- his interest level is high, yes, but he's basically rebooting his process and gearing up for a lot of visits, so he's not half the lean we're giddily predicting now. I don't know if Bars is planning on picking us, but I believe they'd take him. They're probably expecting Diamond, if the rumors are true. That leaves one spot open for a Big Kahuna, which is not irresponsible.
June 23rd, 2011 at 11:49 AM
#354
Kalis
Expect the coaches to have a good feel for their chances with Kalis when he visits. I'll be surprised if he actually takes those visits down south.
June 23rd, 2011 at 1:02 PM
#355
I don't disagree. The coaches
I don't disagree. The coaches will have their fingers on the pulse of it more than we do. I think we are now far and away the frontrunner. But unless they do know more than we do, it's still a longshot- never been on campus, planning more trips, a Michigan lean. That's really what we know. As above, unless they know more than us, they would not prudently call him a lock.
June 23rd, 2011 at 9:16 AM
#356
I just have such a good
I just have such a good feeling about this recruiting class right now. It's been a long time since recruiting has been generating this much buzz.
June 23rd, 2011 at 9:17 AM
#357
Oh No...
with all this excitment this weekend with recruits, my wife gonna be pissed cause i probably not gonna get much done on my to do list....
June 23rd, 2011 at 9:20 AM
#358
To be fair, it has been like
To be fair, it has been like that for the past 6-7 weekends for me and I'm assuming most of the mgocommunity. How is someone supposed to get anything done on the weekend with the constant commits, visits, and updates?
June 23rd, 2011 at 9:39 AM
#359
yup!
My sister had her baby monday at UM hospital. after I held him, I noticed I was on mgoblog. Not sure what level of wrong that was on...
June 23rd, 2011 at 12:17 PM
#360
twins!
June 23rd, 2011 at 9:39 AM
#361
yup!
My sister had her baby monday at UM hospital. after I held him, I noticed I was on mgoblog. Not sure what level of wrong that was on...
June 23rd, 2011 at 2:54 PM
#362
Not sure if this
has been covered, but the kid really wanted to go to OSU and was talking about recruiting for them. Not bashing the kid, but the only reason he decommitted is obvious. I know he's a 5 sTaR!*^# but it seems as though we were second choice. Just some food for thought..
