Torrian Wilson drops Stanford
December 22nd, 2009 at 4:13 PM ^
Thanks for the info. He would be a nice addition.
December 22nd, 2009 at 4:33 PM ^
Is this really a necessary post? Normally I'm not a dick about this stuff but you post something along the lines of, "Thanks for the info," or, "Sweet, good to know," all the time. I like the positive reinforcement and I'm sure it gives the OP's warm fuzzies, but it is a waste of precious space on these here internets. Thank you.
December 22nd, 2009 at 4:36 PM ^
"Is this really a necessary post?"
ironic
December 22nd, 2009 at 4:55 PM ^
Judging by how much I've been negged I think it's safe to say I'm the only one bothered by pointless responses. My apologies. Also, my post wasn't pointless, because I was making a point, instead of saying, "Sweet thanks."
December 22nd, 2009 at 4:58 PM ^
I agree with your assessment, but I figured mentioning it would be useless.
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:02 PM ^
I'm bothered by them too. But I tend to just scroll past them and go about my day. If you're worried about neg-bombs - as I can see you are - I'd suggest doing the same.
December 22nd, 2009 at 6:11 PM ^
...they annoy me too. And it does seem like the whole just-ignore-posts-that-annoy-you logic could easily be extended to negative posts about Rodriguez or troll-like posts, yet those posts are quickly and actively condemned by the MGoCommunity. But it also seems, based on the reaction to the various posts here, that the majority of the board is ok enough with the posts not to give them the condemnation treatment (at least not yet yet). So be it.
December 22nd, 2009 at 6:51 PM ^
I'm sorry Charlie Tuna is gone . . . but since he's gone, do you change your user name and avatar?
Speaking of avatars, I wonder when someone will use the movie "Avatar" for their avatar.
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:06 PM ^
Most of what people say and do in casual socializing could be considered "pointless" or perhaps "arbitrary."
This is a message board, not a peer-reviewed scientific journal (though sometimes, it has the feel of one). Not every statement has to be packed with meaning.
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:09 PM ^
I agree.
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:57 PM ^
Is this really a necessary post? Normally I'm not a dick about this stuff but you post something along the lines of, "Thanks for the info," or, "Sweet, good to know," all the time. I like the positive reinforcement and I'm sure it gives the OP's warm fuzzies, but it is a waste of precious space on these here internets. Thank you.
December 22nd, 2009 at 6:57 PM ^
... the neg/pos option serves as a self policing mechanism that helps develop the board etiquette. This thread is a perfect example.
December 22nd, 2009 at 10:04 PM ^
soo your post did have a point.
December 22nd, 2009 at 4:39 PM ^
really? why do you care what I post? Are you with the necessary police? Worry about yourself Thank you.
December 22nd, 2009 at 4:43 PM ^
The internet is a series of tubes. You have to worry about clogging them.
yours,
Ted Stevens
December 22nd, 2009 at 4:46 PM ^
OH NOEZ, DEY IS TAKEN MY MEGA-BYTEZ!
I don't get it. There are hundreds of post each day, and this courteous post is the one you decide to jump on?
December 22nd, 2009 at 10:41 PM ^
I know where you were coming from. I, too, have noticed that this guy will drop posts of little substance on multiple topics in an apparent attempt to boost mgopoints. I'm not all that impressed. However, throwing a fit about it will, well, end badly for you.
December 22nd, 2009 at 4:18 PM ^
From South Florida football
http://www.soflafootball.com/fan-forum/topic.php?id=1160
December 22nd, 2009 at 4:19 PM ^
Parker, Grimes, Murphy, and Wilson....
Come on down.
December 22nd, 2009 at 4:20 PM ^
And academics matter to him if I remember correctly...
This would complete my stocking stuffers...
December 22nd, 2009 at 4:25 PM ^
that the only position group we seem short on is OL. would be sweet if torrian could fit into this class somewhere
December 22nd, 2009 at 4:28 PM ^
Yes, but what does his facebook say?
December 22nd, 2009 at 4:30 PM ^
Use Harbuaghs 50K bathroom....that is reason enough to drop a program if you cant use that masterpiece!!!
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:02 PM ^
If you can use that masterpiece, it is reason enough to drop a "program," if you will.
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:14 PM ^
That is a well-played poop joke if I've ever seen one
December 22nd, 2009 at 4:30 PM ^
I know we need defense, but I think its important that we get 2-3 OL/year. Now if we can only get Seantrel to come on over!
Its funny, the day that Wilson committed to Stanford, Harbaugh tweeted about how happy he was about it (although he had to do so in roundabout manner - cant talk about unsigned players by name). I missed his tweet about the decommit!/sarcasm
December 22nd, 2009 at 4:37 PM ^
only one of those three teams has been in contact with him from the very beginning. he has family in the A2 area. we only took one guard in last year's recruiting class and don't have any in this one (assuming pace is slated for center). hmmm.....
December 22nd, 2009 at 4:44 PM ^
To round out the class w/ Parker and Wilson. I wonder what they'd do if Hankins wanted to commit too.
December 22nd, 2009 at 4:52 PM ^
The second highest rated OG in the country (according to Rivals.com) would really solidify this class in terms of creating future depth. Also note Torrian has an official visit coming up in a month.
December 22nd, 2009 at 8:28 PM ^
For the life of me I do not understand why someone rated #2 in their position group would even consider South Florida.
December 22nd, 2009 at 9:23 PM ^
His teammate, Todd Chandler, is already committed to USF. That could be one reason.
December 22nd, 2009 at 9:28 PM ^
I'd rather get overworked than beat anyday. Hopefully Torrian sees it the same way.
December 22nd, 2009 at 4:55 PM ^
that all these 4 star players being discussed will "drop" for Michigan, as the kids say, but the fact its still very plausible should make everyone who was castigating our coaching staff's recruiting efforts back in November consider how ridiculously premature their comments were.
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:09 PM ^
Nobody has decommitted, so people's complaints about the players who were committing still hold true. If people were concerned about the quality of players we received commitments from, now look at all the players who are listing us - and we don't have room for them all.
For example, if Hankins wanted to commit right now, he might be left out in the cold. The hubbub about Jatashun Beachum coming to Michigan has disappeared. Cassius McDowell is still out there.
Meanwhile, there are a few lower-rated guys who are still taking up spots that those three could potentially use...
(I'm not saying names here out of politeness, but there are a couple uncommitted guys who are interested in Michigan that I would rather have in place of a couple current commits.)
Anyway, this recruiting class is not without flaws. People who were complaining back in August still may have some legitimate gripes.
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:24 PM ^
the hype around hankins. is it because he has offers from OU and florida? (we'll get to ohio st. in a bit) because oklahoma only offered him to try and get gholston, at the time the two were saying they would go to school together. florida doesn't seem to be strongly pursuing hankins either and i doubt he'd be able to commit to either school right now if he tried. is it the OSU offer? really quickly tell me the last high level DT they produced (i honestly don't know if someone could tell me that'd be great). he also didn't get offered by MSU who is coached by the last guy to lead OSU's defense to a national title. i just don't see it.
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:31 PM ^
I don't think he's a great player, but we don't have any depth at the NT position. Mike Martin should be a 3-tech, which leaves Sagesse (a senior) and Campbell.
For a good defensive tackle at OSU, you might have to go all the way back to Dan Wilkinson.
December 22nd, 2009 at 10:07 PM ^
DADDY WILKINSON... not sweet in the D
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:40 PM ^
OSU apparently loves him b/c they offered him awhile before they offered Sharrif Floyd...How it got to be that U of M and MSU hadn't offered him but Florida and OSU had is a mystery to me too...OSU is very thin at DT, but that doesn't explain why they'd offer him before Floyd.
December 23rd, 2009 at 11:02 AM ^
I bet you won't see a word like castigating on an OSU blog.
December 22nd, 2009 at 4:56 PM ^
Would be great to get another lineman, can always use as many as possible.
December 22nd, 2009 at 4:58 PM ^
Take one for the team and break out your wallet for your son's tuition and free up that scholly.
The team! The team! The team!
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:04 PM ^
I think Brian mentioned it in an earlier post, but there has been a precedent at other schools of giving the parent/coach a $40k pay raise and then have his kid walk-on. He mentioned it was a little "dirty", but whatever. We need to build depth and I don't think it's all that bad to work around it a little.
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:33 PM ^
Would a $12k pay raise be "dirty"? Jeremy Jackson is an in-stater, after all.
/sarcasm
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:38 PM ^
You're right. I think the "dirty" label only kicks in when we get over the $30k amount. Anything lower would only be considered good business/recruiting practice and is encouraged by the masses.
/sarcasm
December 22nd, 2009 at 4:59 PM ^
any room??
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:07 PM ^
The negging is a bit harsh. 90+ threads dominated with "cool" can be irritating. But I assume, Colt, it was because of the "necessary" part - no, of course those posts aren't necessary, no internet posts really are.
One thinks that a simple substitution of "interesting" or "enhancing" instead of "necessary" would have saved you 21 Mgopoints! What a pity!
The other point is that "cool" and "sweet," while light on substance, at least don't throw the thread off the track that we've seem to have found ourselves in based on your "get off my porch moment."
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:11 PM ^
but it's in the wrong place