Torrian Wilson commits to Louisville
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Sunday, according to sources, Charlie Strong landed another huge commitment from Torrian Wilson, a 6'4, 310-pound offensive lineman from Miami Northwestern.
was michigan still in pursuit? or did we focus on other people for the final spots in '10 class? any insight from tomVH? did we already know this and i am going to get neg-banged to hell?
so many questions.
January 17th, 2010 at 7:02 PM ^
Who wants to go to Louisville? At least UofM has some bright spots and a promising future. Louisville is hot garbage at this point.
January 17th, 2010 at 7:15 PM ^
Louisville just hired CHARLIE STRONG.
Do you remember the 2008 and 2009 Florida defenses that helped those teams go 26-2?
They were his work.
Michigan's got a bright future, but Louisville's in goooood hands.
January 17th, 2010 at 7:22 PM ^
Solid coordinators=great head coaches?
Good defensive coaches make O-linemen weak in the knees haha.
They will probably be fine in the Big East. But right now they are a mess.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:45 PM ^
And in my opinion, Wilson made a bad choice. In Kentucky, football is just an irrelevant time-killer between the end of thoroughbred season and the start of basketball. The only football game that matters to anyone in Kentucky is the Louisville-UK game at the start of the year. The reason they play it at the beginning of the year is because once basketball PRACTICE starts, nobody gives a shit about football anymore.
January 17th, 2010 at 9:15 PM ^
Solid coordinators=great head coaches?
See Charlie Weis
January 17th, 2010 at 7:04 PM ^
I think the coaches cooled on him because of his knee injury.
Good pick up for Strong, he is going to be a good coach.
January 17th, 2010 at 7:09 PM ^
And I wouldn't be surprised if he switches again.
January 17th, 2010 at 10:15 PM ^
Louisville's Jerimy Finch.
January 17th, 2010 at 7:10 PM ^
Louisville? Really?
January 17th, 2010 at 7:13 PM ^
Remember that Charlie strong (a great recruiter) is there, along with two of his current teammates as well.
January 17th, 2010 at 7:16 PM ^
must have cooled on him. He seemed very interested at one point.
January 17th, 2010 at 7:19 PM ^
Just b/c a recruit commits somewhere else, does not mean that the coaches "cooled" on him. RR knows that we need linemen. Even with his injury, name one O-linemen that we're in on that's better. This response that every time a recruit commits somewhere else other than Michigan, it's only b/c we didn't want them or that we cooled on them is getting a little ridiculous. It may be the case but absolutely nobody here knows. I've read the boards the last several weeks. I know that's what some people have said of Torrian. But that was all speculation and none of it can be backed up with any quotes from RR and staff or Torrian himself. Torrian has two teammates that are going to Louisville. There's a very legit possibility that they had a lot to do with the decision. Yes, he was very interested AT ONE POINT, but that sort of thing changes all of the time in college recruiting. I, personnally, would have loved to have this kid and regret that we didn't get him.
January 17th, 2010 at 7:32 PM ^
We're in on quite a few really good OL's in next year's class. The need is not immediate at offensive line, so if we can fill that spot with someone else at a higher need, and pick up some good linemen next year, I think the coaches would prefer that route.
I'm sure his choice has a lot to do with his teammates, but yes this is a case where we would prefer to use the few spots remaining with other recruits.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:27 PM ^
But what really good O-linemen are we in on? Not that I'm doubting you, but for my own peace of mind.
January 17th, 2010 at 10:43 PM ^
Willie Beavers, Christian Westerman, Anthony Zettel, Bryan Bell, Brandon Jackson, Chris Boles, Jalen Schlachter, Tony Springman, Brad Carrico, Kevin Riehner.
The McAvoy twins, Kyle and Luke, who are Tim's brothers, Tarik Cook, Dillon Jordan.
Most of which were at junior day today.
January 18th, 2010 at 11:42 AM ^
I know they're interested, but I'd be surprised if the McAvoys get offers.
January 18th, 2010 at 11:58 AM ^
Yeah, I think they'll end up at Iowa, but I was just showing him who we have interest in for next year.
January 17th, 2010 at 7:28 PM ^
I was hoping we could snag another lineman, and I thought Wilson could be a good future guard. Good get by Charlie Strong.
January 17th, 2010 at 7:29 PM ^
soon to be three teammates committed there as well.
January 17th, 2010 at 7:44 PM ^
What about the mystery OL? Is there any news on a visit.
January 17th, 2010 at 7:46 PM ^
It's looking like it's not going to happen. Was supposed to come this week, and didn't. We'll see if it happens.
January 17th, 2010 at 7:55 PM ^
"this week" meaning the one we just ended or the one coming up and you don't see it happening?
thanks in advance for clarifying... I'll hang up and listen.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:01 PM ^
he was supposed to visit the weekend that ended today. Instead he visited the school he's currently committed too. That visit presumably firmed his commitment up.
I'm speaking of Schofner.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:05 PM ^
thanks
January 17th, 2010 at 7:46 PM ^
Damn Damn Damn...I really hoped we'd sign another OL.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:06 PM ^
That we redshirted a lot of O-line talent last year.. any news how they are coming along?
January 17th, 2010 at 9:03 PM ^
Always wish a kid the best of luck, but I don't think he made a great decision from a football vantage point. Playing on the line at U-M, Alabama, or UCLA would seemingly be a better path to the NFL. More importantly, I don't think he made the best decision academically. Getting a degree from Michigan or Stanford would probably open up more doors than going to Louisville. I hope he factored that into his decision.
January 17th, 2010 at 10:17 PM ^
It's Louisville. I am unsure what doors that opens up.
January 17th, 2010 at 10:49 PM ^
PIZZA!!
January 18th, 2010 at 10:49 AM ^
We can match that now though...