Wiltfong ballz 2 4 stars to UM from the state of Michigan
Dillon Tatum #5 player in Michigan
https://247sports.com/Player/Dillon-Tatum-46076705/
Josh Burnham #2 player in Michigan
February 19th, 2021 at 3:42 PM ^
Go Blue!
February 19th, 2021 at 3:48 PM ^
How is Bellamy not the recruiter for Tatum? Hahaha
February 19th, 2021 at 3:56 PM ^
I suspect Michigan is keeping Bellamy away from West Bloomfield kids on purpose. The NCAA either added or looked at adding restrictions on former high school coaches recruiting their old players. Michigan's success in New Jersey and Florida after hiring Chris Partridge, Anthony Campanile, and Devin Bush, Sr. was the impetus for those changes.
E: I can spell Bellamy properly, I promise!
February 19th, 2021 at 4:04 PM ^
There are no restrictions on Bellamy since he was hired as an on-field coach. If he were hired to an off-field role, then the NCAA would impose restrictions on player eligibility. So, it would have prevented Partridge and Bush from being hired initially (as they were both hired originally for off-field positions).
February 19th, 2021 at 4:24 PM ^
Thank you for the clarification. I was 95% certain that the NCAA has imposed a new restriction, but could not remember the contours. That restriction could still affect how Michigan recruits West Bloomfield. Michigan does not want the restriction to expand because the SEC works itself into a huff again.
February 19th, 2021 at 4:38 PM ^
They'd only care if it was UM taking kids from SEC country. They don't give a shit if it's a former MI HS coach taking MI players... unless it's a player 'Bama really wanted.
February 19th, 2021 at 4:25 PM ^
They probably just wrote the initial recruiters from Michigan when Michigan was looking at at Tatum as a RB. Since then Tatum has switched his preference to DB (either safety or nickel corner) and should be primarily recruited by Helow or Linguist with Bellamy as a secondary recruiter for obvious reasons
February 19th, 2021 at 4:38 PM ^
This is exactly the reason. Sam interviewed Dillons dad, and he specifically said they would only be interested if his position coaches showed that he was a priority.
February 19th, 2021 at 4:50 PM ^
Who? No coach named Bellomy.
Are you referring to Coach Ron Bellamy?
Perhaps Coach Bellamy was not on staff long enough????
February 19th, 2021 at 5:13 PM ^
Thank you, fixed it.
February 19th, 2021 at 3:54 PM ^
I like this new staff - go blue!
February 19th, 2021 at 4:51 PM ^
So far, me too.
It was an interesting decision - trading coaching chops for young, energetic uber-recruiters but so far, so good IMO. They are delivering on the element they were brought in to deliver - recruiting - but the jury is definitely still out on their actual coaching prowess.
That said I think i'd rather have a bunch of really talented players running a flawed scheme than a group of Johnny try-hards who cant hope to execute a perfect game plan.
February 19th, 2021 at 5:00 PM ^
So much this.
Jeff Okudah had/has no idea how to play corner... and it didn't matter at all in college--dude was dominant.
Got him completely torched as a rookie in the NFL, but Ohio State DGAF.
February 20th, 2021 at 7:46 AM ^
The thing with these coaches is that they're young, but they've also coached at some pretty good locations for some pretty coaches. Take MacDonald - he wasn't exactly chopped liver in Baltimore, coaching for one of the NFL's most consistently good (and tenure secured) head coaches. They may not have decades of experience, but they know enough to be trusted on their own with a group of really good college kids and/or NFL players by the top coaches in the industry.
We're going to have to trust that Harbaugh has decided to take more of a CEO-type role, where he can watch over progress across the field - not just on the offense. (Yeah - I have my doubts on that too, because he just doesn't want to deal with defense. Lets trust that big brother John is looking out for us here!)
I wasn't a fan of keeping JH around, but I do like the staff changes and the general direction of things, for now. We'll keep an open eye for on-field progress - you have to earn it this time around, Jimmy! But I'm 100% on-board and hope he has it figured out...
February 19th, 2021 at 4:04 PM ^
The best players from Michigan go to Michigan
February 20th, 2021 at 8:16 AM ^
(Non DTs)
February 19th, 2021 at 4:05 PM ^
Tatum is listed as an Athlete - what is Michigan recruiting him as? What is his best position based on high school film?
February 19th, 2021 at 4:10 PM ^
I feel like it keeps changing what position they're recruiting him at. I heard Viper a while back then LB and recently I heard CB, so I have no clue
February 19th, 2021 at 4:41 PM ^
Tatum is 5'11" and 180lbs, he was never gonna play viper or LB. He is a CB or safety.
February 19th, 2021 at 4:59 PM ^
Believe I heard Sam Webb say he's likely a safety at the next level.
February 19th, 2021 at 7:54 PM ^
It's not rare for a kid who is 180 as a HS junior to end up about 210 (viper-sized) by the time he's seeing the field in college.
February 20th, 2021 at 10:03 AM ^
Do we know his 40 time? I’m just wondering if he’s fast enough to play in the secondary. Hopefully he runs Track so we can see some sprint times.
February 20th, 2021 at 12:41 PM ^
If he's under 6'0" and under 200lb and is ranked as a 4 star, I think we can assume the dude can run.
February 19th, 2021 at 4:26 PM ^
He was Warren’s back up—and pretty good from what others said. He also starred as a DB. Whatever he wants to play, let him try.
February 19th, 2021 at 4:26 PM ^
Safety or nickel corner. He was also being looked at as RB since he did a good job at that position when Edwards was out in his junior year. But long term his highest upside is on defense
February 19th, 2021 at 7:17 PM ^
Yeah, he's not thick enough to be a RB at the next level, IMO.
Personally, I would like to see him at nickel, but that depends on the talent available at safety. If he's one of the two best safeties, he should be at safety and not nickel.
February 19th, 2021 at 4:20 PM ^
Bang bang Ballz
February 19th, 2021 at 4:23 PM ^
both balls dropped
February 19th, 2021 at 4:30 PM ^
Teenagers....amirite?
February 19th, 2021 at 6:05 PM ^
Crystal balls turn into blue commits
February 19th, 2021 at 5:00 PM ^
Great! Last season's rake stepping against MSU almost cost Michigan Benny, so don't do stupid crap and hold onto the recruiting momentum the new hires (and Moore and Gattis) have going on. The only thing that could really screw this up is dumb on-field outcomes.
February 19th, 2021 at 5:06 PM ^
If Donovan Edwards’ backup, or backfield mate since they run so much wildcat with Edwards at trigger, can garner these high level offers (Ga, Osu, A&M) I am that much more excited about Donovan and him breaking the 5* c&$@e
February 19th, 2021 at 6:23 PM ^
In other recent news, Wiltfong thinks Will johnson is heading to USC :(
February 19th, 2021 at 7:18 PM ^
Wiltfong's crystal ball is for Michigan.
February 19th, 2021 at 7:33 PM ^
Wilftong said "Sounds like it’s now usc and not Michigan as the competition for the 5star DB."
The guys at 247 think this post was a typo and he meant:
"Sounds like it's now USC and Michigan as the competition for the 5star DB."
or
"Sounds like it's now USC and not Ohio State as the competition for the 5star DB."
He has not commented on any posts since making that post but Sam Webb came on and said he also thinks it was a typo/mistake from Wiltfong.
February 19th, 2021 at 7:57 PM ^
Update:
It was a typo per Wiltfong. USC and Michigan are the leaders. He still likes Michigan. He raised his CB from 1 to 6 just now.
February 19th, 2021 at 7:26 PM ^
Tat's dad told Sam the other day that McDonald and the DB coaches have yet to reach out to Dillon and that it was a red flag in his son's eyes. He said he heard from Bellamy which was nice but Bellamy isn't his position coach. So something to watch.
February 19th, 2021 at 8:31 PM ^
“So last night the whole defensive staff got my number and hit me up,” Tatum told The Michigan Insider. “Coach Linguist asked to FaceTime and we talked for about 45 minutes and at the end of the conversation he offered. It was a great feeling. He was basically letting me know what’s he’s done as a coach and all the levels of experience he’s been. He wants to make me a millionaire.
“Yes, it was (my first time talking with Coach Linguist) and I think he’s a great guy and he would be a great fit for me.”
What was his biggest takeaway after being re-offered by the Wolverines and talking with Linguist?
“That even the new coaches still want me to be a part of the team.”
Something doesn't seem quite right here.
February 19th, 2021 at 8:49 PM ^
Yeah I don't know. I heard the interview with his Dad on the Michigan Insider podcast on 247 from 2 days ago. Something's off.
February 20th, 2021 at 5:53 AM ^
The interview was old, and on it Sam said he expected the staff to address the lack of communication and make him a priority.
February 19th, 2021 at 10:10 PM ^
If he wants to be a millionaire, best bet is buy Btc. It’s created more teen millionaires than anything in history.
February 20th, 2021 at 1:34 AM ^
Or, get into Ross
February 20th, 2021 at 10:47 AM ^
Does BJM going to Tennessee effect Josh Burnham recruitment?
February 20th, 2021 at 11:31 AM ^
Great news. Continued new coaching culture and direction. Keep Kids Home.
February 20th, 2021 at 4:36 PM ^
Balls be droppin! WOO HOO!
