Question for Ace - What say the attending recruits?
With all this discussion of how lucky Michigan was, how brilliant the result was in the face of the mistakes, etc. when will we hear what all the recruits thought of that atmosphere? I'm serious, because after that game I really don't want to hear about the X's and O's, the UFR's or any other analytical acronym. I want to hear about what people thought and felt after experiencing that game.
Thank you Jamiemac for maintaining the proper priority and perspective after that game.
Go Blue!
[ED:BISB; Changed title. You aren't Ace, Ace.]
September 11th, 2011 at 12:40 PM ^
From what I hear Dymonte Thomas was impressed.
September 11th, 2011 at 12:42 PM ^
but our posts may be deleted for some reason.
September 11th, 2011 at 12:55 PM ^
They're keeping it a secret until they can put up a "Hello: Dymonte Thomas" post.
Ssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
September 11th, 2011 at 12:58 PM ^
Its coming any second now. I can feel it.
September 11th, 2011 at 12:58 PM ^
I get it, thanks Mangus...
September 11th, 2011 at 1:41 PM ^
Whoosh!
September 11th, 2011 at 3:19 PM ^
September 11th, 2011 at 3:47 PM ^
No. Talked to Matt Godin, said O'Brien did not commit. Expect he'll stick to his announcement date of October 7th, and Michigan is obviously in really good position there -- he doesn't take visits to Tennessee and Michigan State until after that date.
September 11th, 2011 at 2:28 PM ^
SSSSsssssssssssshhhhhhhhhHOWTIME!!! YA!
September 11th, 2011 at 12:44 PM ^
after the game all of the 2012 commits and several of the 2012 and 2013 NON commits were celebrating with each other, taking pictures and generally enjoying the after game atmosphere.
September 11th, 2011 at 12:44 PM ^
And you sir are no Ace.
September 11th, 2011 at 1:21 PM ^
I thought this was an Ace post hoping to see who was there and their thoughts. Disappointed that it is not. But then again I should have read the title better.
September 11th, 2011 at 12:45 PM ^
Need feedback now, it's like a crack habit. It just be callin' me, man! How could a 17-18 year old kid not be impressed by that. I bet we just took a huge jump with Zach Banner, he's the ultimate 2 for 1 deal. Banner @ the 5, with Mitch McGary @ the 4. Heaven! Hey, I can dream, dammit!
September 11th, 2011 at 12:49 PM ^
great if Mitch had chosen this week, instead of last week to take his official.
September 11th, 2011 at 1:06 PM ^
he watched. If I was a recruit, aside from the great atmosphere,
I would have been impressed with Brady's sideline demeanor vis a vis BK.
September 11th, 2011 at 1:43 PM ^
where he got to see them get stomped by Stanford.
September 11th, 2011 at 5:35 PM ^
I was thinking the samething while watching the miracle on staduim & main. The game btw stanford & duke suck. But I'm sure Coach K rolled out the red carpet for the young man. None the less,hope Mitch had time to watch the game.
September 11th, 2011 at 12:57 PM ^
September 11th, 2011 at 1:09 PM ^
But can someone help me out in vieiwing old board posts. Whenever i try to click the arrow to the old page it switches the board into diaries. Using chrome. THanks.
September 11th, 2011 at 1:13 PM ^
I get that problem too sometimes. And other times, it works fine. This doesn't help at all. But you're not alone!
September 11th, 2011 at 1:15 PM ^
Try right-clicking on the arrow and selecting "open link in new tab."
September 11th, 2011 at 1:23 PM ^
seems to be working. trying to catch up on the threads from during the game and after.
September 11th, 2011 at 2:39 PM ^
Thought it was a eureka moment, but when I tried it I got this same post in a separate tab. Maybe a fluke. I'll try again later.
Usually I go to the "Recent Posts" link above left and hope someone's posted recently on what I've missed.
September 11th, 2011 at 2:51 PM ^
When you right-click the arrow and select "open link in new tab," you do get the same post in a separate tab, but the MGoBoard shifts to the second page of posts (e.g., 2 of 17 instead of 1 of 17). You can then click on the older posts.
September 11th, 2011 at 1:12 PM ^
that a few recruits there and UM and ND in their top group? I wonder how ND stacks up now??
September 11th, 2011 at 1:35 PM ^
Penn State should be in there instead of TCU, Alabama is so good and PSU showed they have a top tier D this year.
September 11th, 2011 at 1:45 PM ^
Of all the things that that type of win does to make the first ever, biggest crowd, Desmond's night game a success, what a tremendous night to have so many recruits in town for. It was magic, and it had to rub off a little.
September 11th, 2011 at 3:09 PM ^
September 11th, 2011 at 3:18 PM ^
Or "Ace" changing his name to "Tom"...
September 11th, 2011 at 4:02 PM ^
Move on, brother...
September 11th, 2011 at 4:50 PM ^
It was supposed to be a joke. Obviously I missed the mark.
September 11th, 2011 at 3:15 PM ^
Sorry, was recording the podcast and then frantically writing Thomas's "Hello" post. I'm still working on contacting recruits to get their reactions, but I did text Matt Godin last night. When asked about the visit (and also how Danny O'Brien and Wyatt Shallman felt), he simply responded, "It's the most amazing thing ever."
I was on the field at the end of the game and got to see all the recruits as they joined the celebration on the field and ran up the tunnel to join the team. I can say that Zach Banner was very excited, dancing around -- he clearly was having a fantastic time, as was everyone else on the field. It's hard to imagine a game with so many visitors going much better, and several recruits tweeted after the game about how incredible it was. We'll see how much impact this has on the 2012 recruits (keep an eye on Banner), but it should have a huge impact on the 2013 players who attended, and I expect we'll see a lot of players taking a strong (or stronger) interest in Michigan who weren't at the game after hearing/seeing what they missed.
September 11th, 2011 at 3:33 PM ^
Saw erik magnusson and zach banner after the game outside the tunnel. Just a fan, saw them hanging out and had a quick chat. Important quotes. Banner "that was the most incredible thing I've ever seen" . Magnusson "how do you guys feel about having the best oline in the country?" Me: we could use one more. Magnusson. "I know, right? I'm working on it." And then he looked banner right in the eye and they both laughed.
Both guys were super friendly, and magnusson especially reminded me a bit of taylor lewan. And banner is the largest man I've ever seen.
September 11th, 2011 at 4:17 PM ^
Im no insider or anyone special. Just heard this too. Guess we will see! =]
September 11th, 2011 at 3:59 PM ^
and Diamond will go elsewhere. Which is fine with me; I'd rather have Banner.
September 11th, 2011 at 5:24 PM ^
If I had to bet, I'd say Diamond goes to Arkansas.
September 11th, 2011 at 5:36 PM ^
I feel like Banner could just be completely dominant, while Diamond would just be solid. I mean look at Banner, he could straight up sit on Diamond!
September 11th, 2011 at 4:42 PM ^
But I was in the front row, got there early enough to see some of the recruits come in. Was able to talk to a few and got some good pics for the mgocommunity-
1. Zach Banner
Zach was there with his mother. Really nice guy, asked me to take a pic with his mom, and I also took the liberty to get one on my phone. Said he was really excited and the big house exceeded his expectations.
2. Daymonte Thomas (no picture)
I asked him when he was going to commit, and he said that he was really considering it. As we all know, he wasn't lying when he told me that.
3. Shane Morris
Shane was really enjoying himself. Gave everyone high fives. Asked him how excited he was to be a Michigan Wolverine and he said he couldn't wait to suit up.
4. Royce Jenkins-Stone
Didn't get to say much to RJS but he was having a good time with TRich.
5. Terry Richardson
Terry was there with his parents. Again, didn't get a chance to talk to him but he looked happy hanging out with RJS
6. Danny O'Brien
Danny was definitely getting a lot of love from Michigan fans as he came in. I got a chance to tell him that we needed him out there and he would tear it up. Told me that he was excited to be at the game.
7. Mario Ojemudia (no pic)
Didn't get a chance to talk to him as well but he was really pumped to be there.
September 11th, 2011 at 4:47 PM ^
Nice Work! Zach and Danny come on down! Nice seats btw. :) I'm a few behind ya!
September 11th, 2011 at 4:58 PM ^
Well done, scholar. You deserve 1 or 2 internets.
September 12th, 2011 at 12:58 AM ^
excellent / plus one. Thank You Sir.
GO BLUE!