Dunn reaffirms to OSU

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RT @ScoutRecruiting Dunn Reaffirms To Buckeyes

 

Edited in thoughts:

Firstly this is a big shame, as Dunn is a talented back who could have really helped the transition to a pro style offense in 2013. In the end, he went with his heart, and for that we cannot blame him; he's chosing to live out his dream and play for OSU. If he's as good as some say he is (scout.com 5* prospect), then he'll have success in whatever scheme OSU uses, or Meyer will adapt his offense slightly. Whatever the case it'll be interesting to see how is career at OSU shapes up. 

It's certainly not the end of the world, as Michigan has paid at least two visits to see 2013 RB Ty Issac in last few weeks, and we're probably going to have a good chance in his recruitment.

As for the rest of the class, Dunn's decision now makes things a lot clearer. In my view, it's likely to end up with Chesson, Grant, Kozan, Reeves and Wright as the five.

- If Grant sticks with Boston College, then expect UM to go hard after J.P Holtz

- Personally I don't like our chances with Diamond, Banner or Garnett, but even if we lose out on Kozan, we'll still take a 6th offensive lineman because our depth is so poor; it will just be a random prospect that hasn't come onto the radar yet. 

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Leaders And Best

December 13th, 2011 at 8:34 PM ^

Michigan will have a chance to devote their time and efforts to other prospects.  Tough to overcome a childhood favorite.  But I do hope he shares the same fate other RBs have had under Urban Meyer - failure.

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BlueVball8

December 13th, 2011 at 8:35 PM ^

I mean I am not happy, but honestly, there was too much drama.  Lets finish this class up with Yuri, Garnett, Chesson, Grant, and Payton/Modaris/Boehm/Or any other line.  Let's create the most dominant line to ever walk the face of this planet.  I wanna see some huge a** Mo-Fos just owning everyone.

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Maizedout1982

December 13th, 2011 at 8:37 PM ^

Kid handled the process with class, hope he has a great career, except for the last saturday in November. With all that said i'm glad we won't have to go through this for another 2 months.

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lhglrkwg

December 13th, 2011 at 8:54 PM ^

it's really a joke that OSU was involved in several ncaa violations and almost certainly involved in a whole bunch more and they're going to come out better for it on the other side. What a freakin joke the whole NCAA discipline process is

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Umich4Life

December 13th, 2011 at 9:04 PM ^

Well this sucks, but we'll be just fine without him.  Would've felt great to pull the second coup of their top-tier recruits.  He's a buckeye through and through.  I wish him well but he'll face some challenges in that offense.

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goblue12

December 13th, 2011 at 9:06 PM ^

This kid NEEDS to go to OSU, I dont want him and I really really wish this is the end of it and he stays committed to OSU... His heart was never truly with Michigan, he was only showing interest because of the circumstances down at Ohio. This marriage was not going to turn out well in my opinion because he does'nt bleed maize and blue. He's meant to be a Buckeye and that's ok... its no the end of the world.

This may even turn out to be good for Michigan as we can use that extra scholarship for another greater position of need such as OL (w/ highly rated guys still in the fold like Garnett, Kozan, Diamond etc.) and DB (Wright/Reeves). Plus, we've got Fitz for two more years and Rawls waiting on the sidelines. I wish the kid the best except on every last Saturday of November. 

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triangle_M

December 13th, 2011 at 9:25 PM ^

Please try to become familiar with the community's sentiment towards recruits that decide to go elsewhere.  We should not be wishing harm on a 17-18 year old kid who is under a lot of pressure.  We have to uphold some standards here that our colleagues in Columbus and East Lansing are unable to.   

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triangle_M

December 13th, 2011 at 9:41 PM ^

I wasn't talking to you dude.  I think he yanked us around as well.  I was talking to the guy who said he hoped he was a bust.

 

Ed:  I am glad its over too.  The buzz on these boards reminded me of the Pryor fiasco.  I'm glad that Dunn had the strength of character to go with his convictions instead of prolonging the circus.  Best of luck to him.

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wresler120

December 13th, 2011 at 9:17 PM ^

No time to panic ... We already landed one of the top running backs in the known world .. Drake Johnson .. I can see why some running backs would shy away when they see his name on the incoming roster

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brandanomano

December 13th, 2011 at 9:27 PM ^

The reason recruiting has sped up so much for them is because it was basically in a stand-still until they figured out their coaching situation and what was going to happen with their sanctions. While we still don't know for sure what's going to happen with the NCAA violations, it appears like nothing major is going to happen. Washington, Pittman, and Dunn were all locks to go to Ohio long before anything good started happening for Michigan. With the hire of Meyer (rhyme!), this just made everything that should have happened in the first place happen. People are freaking the fuck out because he's gotten 4 commitments-2 from guys who had them as their leader from the beginning, one guy who never technically decommitted, and another from a guy who got turned down by his first 2 choices and left his third because Penn State is in the middle of a shit tornado for the forseeable future.

They're all good players, but Ohio's class was nothing to write home about before their commitments. They're going from average to good, which is what they should and always will be when it comes to recruiting.

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Look Up_See Blue

December 13th, 2011 at 9:56 PM ^

We will all wake up tomorrow and still be alive.  This is not the end of the world.  Imagine trying to be in his shoes and being torn about making a huge decision like the one he had to make.  He stayed quiet and professional the entire time.  I wish him luck and do not have any fear.  THIS IS MICHIGAN.

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KAYSHIN15

December 13th, 2011 at 10:10 PM ^

Was a clone of Beanie Wells and then I watched highlight films of both. Not even close. IMO Dunn is no more talented than S. Hopkins, and if he came to A2 without his heart fully in it, he would have pulled a Boren at the 1st sign of adversity. Good luck kid. Looking forward to beating you down for the next four years.

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Elmer

December 13th, 2011 at 10:37 PM ^

I have to agree that I was not overwhelmed with Dunn or Schutt's video.  Sevon, however, looked real good on some video from a camp. 

I was all excited when it sounded like Schutt was going to visit UM.  That enthusiam left after I watched his video.  He didn't look anything like a 5*.  Next thing the UM staff said "no thanks" and then Pipkins came on board.  

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Doctor Wolverine

December 13th, 2011 at 10:29 PM ^

I guess this is the next best thing, if he wasn't going to come to Michigan. He may as well get lost in an offense with a coach who has never produced a 1000 yard rusher (I don't know if anybody has mentioned that yet on this blog /s) so we don't have to worry about his skills. While he is busy blocking all game for Braxton, he can watch our stable of running backs put up Heisman caliber stats. Dunn, it's not too late...we will still welcome you into the light!

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