TomVH: Quick Update

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June 28th, 2011 at 7:53 PM
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TomVH
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TomVH: Quick Update

Just wanted to give a quick update, I had a long day today so I wanted to at least post something. 

I spoke with Ohio RB/FB Alden Hill today and I'm not so sure that Michigan has a great shot with Alden. They're in his top five, but he has other schools ahead of him. He's likely going to make a decision before the end of summer so the coaches would probably need to try to get him back on campus to gain some ground. I don't know how likely that would be.

If he does decide to go elsewhere I would imagine the coaching staff would try to find another prospect. Either new offers or going after EJ Fatu (who is very high on Michigan) or Sione Houma, who still maintains that Michigan has a chance. This might end up being a position that they will have to wait to fill, or they might put out some new offers to gain a commitment.

Tom VanHaaren I TomVH on Twitter I U Recruit I  Email

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June 28th, 2011 at 7:55 PM | Brionte Dunn (Score:1 Normal)
hart20
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Thanks Tom, any word on Dunn? Rumor is that we don't have much of a shot with him now.

Yep, that's Simba made out of a pineapple.

June 28th, 2011 at 8:42 PM | Dunn (Score:0 Normal)
June 28th, 2011 at 8:50 PM | Dunn (Score:0 Overrated)
June 28th, 2011 at 9:05 PM | You know how ridiculous this (Score:5 Normal)
indianablue
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You know how ridiculous this sounds, right?

Three-quarters of the world is covered by water; the rest is covered by Charles Woodson.

June 28th, 2011 at 9:11 PM | (No subject) (Score:5 Funny)
Knappster
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June 28th, 2011 at 9:12 PM | posted from iPhone (Score:1)
modaddy21
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That is quite thw swing. Went from most likely to decommit and come north to a long shot in what two-three days.

June 28th, 2011 at 9:29 PM | But........ (Score:5 Normal)
wresler120
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Word is he was wearing Michigan boxer shorts when he blew out his candles

June 28th, 2011 at 10:29 PM | holy shit, (Score:3 Normal)
Michigan Arrogance
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holy shit, Eureka!

 

quick, I need the home addresses of every 5* prospect and the number for a 24 Hr bakery that delivers.

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We're not arrogant, we're just better.

June 28th, 2011 at 11:37 PM | When i read that (Score:1)
BrewCityBlue
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you sounded so serious and to the point, i think i missed the sarcasm. Whether you meant an /s or not, this is one of my favorite posts in a while. Win.

HAIL.

"Where's the threat? Oh, it's right here, and it's devouring us alive." -Ace<

June 29th, 2011 at 7:34 AM | My daughter wants a Dora cake (Score:1 Funny)
74polSKA
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for her birthday.  Does that mean she wants to move to Mexico?

June 28th, 2011 at 9:11 PM | From Rivals (Score:0)
June 28th, 2011 at 9:13 PM | That's right.  He's not (Score:5 Normal)
Magnus
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That's right.  He's not looking good for us.

He's looking good for the ladies of Glenoak High School.

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June 28th, 2011 at 10:59 PM | I don't know what to say, (Score:-1 Trolling)
June 29th, 2011 at 10:21 AM | That just went right over (Score:3 Normal)
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That just went right over your head, didn't it?

For my privacy, my new username is "non-Oriental non-Andrew"
 

June 28th, 2011 at 7:56 PM | (Score:1)
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Awesome update Tom! Thanks as always.

I hope we can land a big player here but I think Morris will be bringing in some studs with him in 2013.

Football is both an identity and a terminal illness. A rhythm and a chaos and an opiate for the mind all at once.

     -Johnny Danbury (umichedme.blogspot.com)

June 28th, 2011 at 7:56 PM | Hey Tom... (Score:5 Normal)
BiSB
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How's DogVH?

They no longer call me Bisbiño

June 29th, 2011 at 1:35 AM | I laughed about this (Score:1)
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for a good 5 minutes. Well played sir.

 

In all seriousness, I'm glad to hear he's doing better. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

June 28th, 2011 at 8:11 PM | speedy recovery (Score:1)
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Rocky wishes a swift get well to DogVH - dawgs gotta stick together . . . 

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June 28th, 2011 at 8:33 PM | He's alright, thanks. He got (Score:5 Normal)
TomVH
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He's alright, thanks. He got roughed up pretty bad by the rottweiler. He got thrown in the air and bit on the neck a few times, but he just has some bruising and deep puncture wounds. He's doped up on morphine right now, so he has no clue what's going on.

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June 28th, 2011 at 8:53 PM | Wow (Score:5 Normal)
BiSB
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That sucks, but I'm glad the little guy is okay. Here's wishing him a speedy recovery.

We'll be expecting an interview with your dog with his reaction and general thoughts on his vet visit.

They no longer call me Bisbiño

June 28th, 2011 at 9:28 PM | Yeah, prayers for the little guy (Score:5 Normal)
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Was going to txt you to wish him the best, but then saw the avalanche on your twitter account and decided to hold off.

Dogs are just like kids, except not as sneaky.  And not as smart.  And smarter.

At any rate, glad to hear he's okay, and hope you can now relax.  Dog Zero is sitting right next to me as I post this, and if he was attacked I'd be plenty rattled long after it's over.

June 28th, 2011 at 10:55 PM | Hey TVH and DogVH I've got (Score:1)
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Hey TVH and DogVH I've got Dogbastard, more affectionately known as Woodson by my side.  I'm with zero on the effect of a rotweiler encounter.  Tell DogVH to hang in there, and just be glad he's not a kid, or she'd wake up crying and whining.  In your case, you might hear a whimper or two, but ol' DogVH will probably try to hide anything bothering him anyway. 

When did your mother let you out of the basement Mr. Rosenberg?

June 29th, 2011 at 6:56 AM | Same thing happened to my GF's (Score:1)
ND Sux
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dog two summers ago.  A pit bull chomped down on her neck, picked her up and just shook her around.  Deep puncture wounds...almost didn't make it. 

"I promise you we would have walked to the University of Michigan."  - Brady Hoke

June 29th, 2011 at 9:45 AM | My friend had a dog which (Score:1)
redhousewolverine
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My friend had a dog which gotten eaten by a bear in New Jersey. Who would have thought?

"The unexamined life is not worth living." Socrates.

June 28th, 2011 at 7:57 PM | Thanks, Tom. Hope the dog is (Score:2 Normal)
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Thanks, Tom. Hope the dog is doing ok!

In your opinion, would we take a FB and RB? LIke Dunn and Fatu?

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June 28th, 2011 at 7:57 PM | Thought things might go this way (Score:1 Normal)
AAB
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sounds like he wants to be a feature back rather than a fullback.  

There is no time, sir, at which ties do not matter.

June 28th, 2011 at 7:58 PM | Thanks for a little nugget of news (Score:2 Insightful)
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on a slow Tuesday. Hill would be a nice addition but would prefer it if we could get a back we really want and one that really wants to be at Michigan.

Brady Hoke - High quality recruits one or two at a time.

June 28th, 2011 at 7:58 PM | posted from iPhone (Score:0 Trolling)
June 28th, 2011 at 8:04 PM | I wouldn't get too excited (Score:2 Normal)
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I wouldn't get too excited about Norfleet. He already has a top 3 (I know MSU is one, I'm not too sure of the others) and I would assume that the new staff wants big backs like Dunn or Rawls instead of 5'7 speedsters. He's an elusive little guy, but I don't think he'll be getting an offer. Just doesn't go with our new offense.

ITS GREAT TO BE A MICHIGAN WOLVERINE

June 28th, 2011 at 8:06 PM | Small backs (Score:2 Normal)
Lampuki22
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Get lost among the trees.

June 28th, 2011 at 8:27 PM | Nice Line (Score:5 Normal)
Mitch Cumstein
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You use that with all the ladies?

"A flute with no holes is not a flute. A donut with no hole is a danish"

June 28th, 2011 at 9:05 PM | Just the large ones (Score:3 Normal)
Lampuki22
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Well played!

June 29th, 2011 at 9:37 AM | Plz stop with the small back... (Score:1)
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Height has nada to do with the RB position, if it did some of the greats would of never made it out of high school. When you get a chance go look at Ronnie Hillman, the freshman who played for Hoke at SDSU and see how un-Eddie George like he is...

June 28th, 2011 at 8:01 PM | I would prefer to take 2 (Score:3 Normal)
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I would prefer to take 2 receivers if we can't get Dunn but Hill could fill 2 positions, so he would be a nice pick up. The only other puzzling question in this years recruiting class is QB or not to QB. If so who is the most likely? I can't see Mauk or Kiel being the one unless they visit again. Personally I would like to get Fuller?, I believe he is labled as an athlete, but plays QB.

June 28th, 2011 at 8:02 PM | Someone is not choosing to (Score:1)
mmiicchhiiggaann
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Someone is not choosing to come to Michigan--Is he confused?

June 28th, 2011 at 8:04 PM | Hope your dogs doing better (Score:1)
Lil Michigan Man 7
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Hope your dogs doing better Tom. And is there any word on Dennis Norfleet? He seems like a pretty impressive RB and i even heard won co-MVP with Shane Morris at the recent tournament. Also do you have a highlight tape of EJ?

June 28th, 2011 at 8:15 PM | Most I could find. EJ is #44 (Score:2)
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June 28th, 2011 at 8:25 PM | Thanks, by the way does (Score:1)
Lil Michigan Man 7
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Thanks, by the way does anyone know if EJ is samoan?

June 28th, 2011 at 8:28 PM | He's Amish.... (Score:5 Informative)
dennisblundon
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He's Amish....

June 28th, 2011 at 8:31 PM | Ok yeah i guess that was a (Score:1)
Lil Michigan Man 7
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Ok yeah i guess that was a stupid question. I was just wondering because I think it would be cool if Michigan had a samoan.

June 28th, 2011 at 8:36 PM | posted from iPhone (Score:1)
icefins26
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Don't ever assume someone is Samoan when they might he Hawaiian and vice versa. I learned the hard way once...

June 28th, 2011 at 11:21 PM | here's a tip (Score:2 Informative)
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Don't forget about the Tongans. There's no T in the Hawaiian language so Fatu is definitely not Hawaiian.

Eating is murder.

June 28th, 2011 at 9:28 PM | This was his Dad, deceased WWE wrestler Umaga (Score:3 Insightful)
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Hope it points you toward a conclusion...

"... never forget that Ohio is still a four-letter word."
-Bob Ufer

June 28th, 2011 at 8:09 PM | Dunn, Marshall or nothing for the RB position. (Score:1)
CR509
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I think we should just go FB if we cannot get either of those two, unless we are planning on taking a FB regardless

June 28th, 2011 at 8:12 PM | All indications (Score:0 Overrated)
June 28th, 2011 at 8:10 PM | So... (Score:-1 Redundant)
June 28th, 2011 at 8:17 PM | Good luck with the pooch and (Score:1)
ReadYourGuard
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Good luck with the pooch and thanks for taking the time to post.

 

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June 28th, 2011 at 8:21 PM | I believe (Score:0)
June 28th, 2011 at 8:33 PM | Not surprising, he already (Score:2)
wlubd
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Not surprising, he already made it known they're his leader.

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June 28th, 2011 at 8:22 PM | I hope we get Fatu (Score:1 Redundant)
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