A few minor recruiting notes

Submitted by Gobluegr on
This weekend was a very positive weekend for Michigan and their recruitment of Yuri Wright and Jordan Payton. Yuri Wright had previously stated that his top two were Colorado and Michigan and it seems as if his official to Colorado did not go well. He tweeted this about his visit "Yeah last night was the worst night man (people) aint do (stuff) and that was my last night here...." the words in parenthesis are my replacement for not so nice words he used. Rivals had a good article about his recruitment and his plans to visit Michigan in January http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1304704... Jordan Payton visited Cal this weekend and it seems as if the Cal coaches are not confident that they will land him. Greg Biggins tweeted "Hearing WR Chris Harper was offered by #Cal on his visit, don't be surprised to see a quick commitment" this would be their fourth reciever in this class, and it does not seem as if Cal would take a fifth. They were in Payton's top three with Michigan and Notre Dame, so it looks like Michigan still has a good shot at him.
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BostonWolverine

December 11th, 2011 at 3:18 PM ^

I don't get it. Cal has 3 WRs committed, ND has 3 WR committed, OSU has 4 committed already. Why are these the teams that top WRs are talking about? Auburn's got a couple of 4-stars (although if they need a third, that's a little more understandable) Also - why are teams still going after them? I may be a novice, but it doesn't make a ton of sense to me.

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ken725

December 11th, 2011 at 3:46 PM ^

My hope is that you just take the 3/4/5 WR and see where they project once they get to school.  For example you might sign an extra WR, but one might turn into an OLB like Cam Gordon or a DB.

I am pretty sure that Michigan and Brady Hoke will not resort to those kinds of tactics.  There are shady ways of getting extra kids on campus, just ask the most of the SEC.  

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The Wolf

December 11th, 2011 at 3:33 PM ^

1. Seemingly great news to hear about Yuri Wright

2. It looks like WR recruiting will have a very interesting end (IMO depending very much on the OL prospects)

3. Upon seeing a thread about recruiting, not only did I elicit an audible "yes", but I also felt my heart jump.  I am really getting pathetic . . . oh well, back to exam studying.

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KennyGfanLMAO

December 11th, 2011 at 3:37 PM ^

Sure he is a 4 star recruit, but he obviously likes OSU better. Even given the fact that he would be a running back in the spread next year (a system he hates) he is still strongly considering Ohio. I don't know about you, but I want a guy that's all in. Dunn clearly is not IMO.

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BiSB

December 11th, 2011 at 6:41 PM ^

It's the same reason I wouldn't take a job with this one company out of college. They insisted on interviewing multiple applicants, and I only want to work for someone who is fully committed to employing me.

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ChuckWood

December 11th, 2011 at 5:22 PM ^

That's not always how it works.  A lot of players would like to be somewhere and end up somewhere else because it's a better fit for them.  Dunn's heart could be in Ohio but Michigan has grown on him.  If he chooses Michigan with a little doubt in his mind and a little love for Ohio, I guarantee that will all fade once he gets to Ann Arbor.  The entire point of recrutiing is to change the minds of recruits and sell your school an program.  

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WolverineLake

December 11th, 2011 at 4:46 PM ^

1) He is a five star recruit to Scout.  He's also a bowling ball with legs.

 

2) How do you feel about Kalis?

 

3) If a kid commits to Michigan, enrolls and shows up to practice then he is certifiably 'all in.'

 

I know you probably want folks who are born to come to Michigan, but I'm fine with taking people who are taking their time, consider their options, and making the best decision they can make.  If he commits to Michigan, awesome.  If he commits to Ohio, I hope he does well and gets playing time... but gets curbstomped by Michigan a la Herron.

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Mr Miggle

December 11th, 2011 at 4:57 PM ^

So which of the recruitsx still on the board are all in for UM? I'd love to get Dunn. He's making an informed decision and could go practically anywhere. I doubt very much he ever imagined that he would come here growing up. It says a lot for our program and the staff that he just might turn down his dream school for us.

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Magnus

December 11th, 2011 at 3:47 PM ^

Yuri Wright seems to have Frank Clark disease, in that he posts all kinds of vulgar things on Twitter.

Cal is reportedly looking at taking up to 6 wide receivers.  I'm not saying they'll get Payton, but they have 4 receivers right now and might take 2 more, so they're not out of the running.

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Look Up_See Blue

December 11th, 2011 at 4:24 PM ^

Thanks for the update.  That would be a surprise if we landed Payton, although I think Chesson will probably commit before Payton does.  That will leave the coaches to make a decision should Payton decide he wants to commit.  I see our class being full before signing day.  I think we all can agree that when the dust settles Yuri will commit to UofM.  Looking forward to the next month.

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NDPhilly

December 11th, 2011 at 4:28 PM ^

Joshua Garnett Visited ND this weekend and said it was "awesome". Was very impressed by the med school. I know you guys were high on his list. Who else is up therewith you guys?

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