4* OH LB McCray Sets Decision Date for 3/8
Josh Helmholdt @JoshHelmholdt
BREAKING: Rivals100 LB Mike McCray of Ohio has scheduled an announcement for his college selection bit.ly/wzVLwa
Just as a side note, McCray has a visit to Michigan scheduled for 3/6. That's usually a good sign when a recruit visits right before his decision.
For whatever reason, OSU has yet to offer.
February 27th, 2012 at 2:27 PM ^
February 27th, 2012 at 2:32 PM ^
The internets are tough because inflection is in the eye of the beholder.
The original post meant "What do you you KNOW?" (i.e What are you not telling us?)
The responder thought he meant "What do YOU know?" (i.e. Who do you think you are?)
Everyone cool? Good.
February 27th, 2012 at 3:11 PM ^
Missed the inflection.
February 27th, 2012 at 1:42 PM ^
Does he need to? Couldn't he commit after as long as it is before ODaniel/every other LB in the country, or is there a possiblity we only take one LB?
February 27th, 2012 at 1:51 PM ^
We'll probably take more than one linebacker, but I would prefer Levenberry over McCray.
February 27th, 2012 at 2:34 PM ^
Agreed - we can afford to wait. I think McCray goes to the Vols.
February 27th, 2012 at 3:45 PM ^
After watch their videos, I'd like Levenberry, and then Gedeon or O'Daniel for the other. All three look really good.
February 27th, 2012 at 1:47 PM ^
that if Michigan pick up both EJ and Mike McCray that they could one inside to play the Mike Linebacker or is it first come first serve for the Sam spot.
February 27th, 2012 at 1:52 PM ^
With many expecting a UM commit- lots of other LB's will likely be watching this closely.
They all know that the class is getting filled up quickly- so there will be motivation to commit quickly.
So I think it is entirely possible that recruits setting timetables and commiting quickly ca nhelp motivate some players to commit quicker. On the flip-side it may scare some recruits away who want more time and may see any open spots go away
February 27th, 2012 at 2:33 PM ^
Meyer's strategy is to only offer and take the top kids, then flip kids to round out the class. It worked last year on a few kids, but not with Michigan commits.
Seriously, it's insane how much talent comes out of Ohio every year and I'm very glad Hoke has strong ties there.
February 27th, 2012 at 3:15 PM ^
I don't know if that will work this year.. it made sense last year, because Urban came on late and many prospects wouldn't consider Ohio with Fickel. (and PSU meltdown was also part of it)
This year it will be much harder, because they will have already considered Ohio.
February 27th, 2012 at 2:34 PM ^
this kid is a beast. Makes some of the most athletic plays at LB that I have seen froma HS kid.
February 27th, 2012 at 2:59 PM ^
I dunno, he's a little too far down on the Rivals 100 for my liking.
But seriously, if we could get all 3 of Levenberry, O'Daniel, and McCray I would be totally fine with the coaches taking more than just 2 LB's in this class.
The scary thing is, this class has the potential to make us all forget how awesome 2012 was, and that's saying a lot. This could put Zeke Pike's idea of MEGA CLASS to shame.
February 27th, 2012 at 3:24 PM ^
February 27th, 2012 at 4:10 PM ^
February 27th, 2012 at 3:01 PM ^
Does Ohio offer before then?
February 27th, 2012 at 3:30 PM ^
McCray is friends with Dukes, Charlton, and Roy Roundtree.
He could see himself joining them at Michigan.
I think he is scheduling a visit up to Michigan just to confirm a few things and commit to the coaches in person. Then, he will make it official a few days later.
Go Blue!
February 27th, 2012 at 3:38 PM ^
Shouldn't there be a little more talk about getting some top-notch DT's to take the heat off all these LB's we're dreaming about? Pipkins can't do it alone. A little depth would make me feel much better about what these LB's can do. Vanderdoes....Poggi.....somebody!!!
February 27th, 2012 at 3:41 PM ^
It's looking like a crappy year for DT recruiting in the Midwest.
February 27th, 2012 at 3:44 PM ^
Sam was talking about a DL from Good Counsil this morning that has some Michigan interest. We'll see how it plays out, but at least there is one guy on the board that we know about.
February 27th, 2012 at 4:15 PM ^
February 27th, 2012 at 4:26 PM ^
We have offers out to:
Montravious Adams
Eddie Vanderdoes
Henry Poggi
Darius Latham (not sure if he is OL or Dl prospect)
Greg Webb
Michael Hill
Rod Crayton
February 27th, 2012 at 3:44 PM ^
This class is beginning to look downright USC or LSU-like. In terms of guru rankings, there's a chance it could end up the best that Michigan has ever had.
February 27th, 2012 at 4:05 PM ^
February 27th, 2012 at 5:34 PM ^
OSU is playing a very dangerous game. They are doing high-risk/high reward recruiting right now. They are in on many bluechip players yes, but they are looking out of state for a good number of them. Is Urban banking on being able to pick off commits later on? perhaps, but he couldnt do it last year with kalis and hasnt been able to do it with Dymonte. It really seems like Urban is over-estimating his own recruiting prowess and greatly under-estimating Hokes. He might spend all his time out of State and in the south only to come back a realize a lot of the Ohio talent is off the table for him. He is the opposite of Tressel recruiting wise. Tressel choked off Michigan's talent in Ohio, Urban seems to be less inclined to do so.
February 28th, 2012 at 6:57 PM ^
Urban didn't really pick off that many guys last year. Of the already committed guys he flipped, most were from Penn State which had plenty of their own problems, and one was Pittman who had always maintained that he'd flip if OSU ever offered. He flipped on guy from Wisconsin, but he probably would have never been a Wisconsin commit had Urban been there from the start.
Point is, it's not that easy to just flip a guy from his commitment. When kids commit to schools, they buy gear from that school, their families do as well, they visit a few times to acclimate themselves with the campus and the community, they need with academic people, and they foster relationships with players, coaches and fellow commits.
I highly doubt that's Urban's plan, but if it is, that's great news for us.
February 27th, 2012 at 4:30 PM ^
I almost feel sorry for those nuts down in ohio.
They finally have their rock star coach that is coming in to save their program from embarassment. He is recruiting nationally maybe holding out on in state kids for better faster national recruits. Maybe they are a little smaller but they fit his spread system better than the home state kids. Ignores the home state high school coach by playing it slow. While a huge rival get sto come and take the top talent from under your nose because you get the home state guys to fill the holes that we didn't get nationally.
Sorry I think I am getting me cozches confused, is that RichRod or Urban. Hmmm oh well I'm sure he'll do fine with that.
February 27th, 2012 at 4:52 PM ^
I smell number 14 on 3/8! Hopefully before then.
February 27th, 2012 at 4:52 PM ^
I smell number 14 on 3/8! Hopefully before then.
February 28th, 2012 at 3:53 PM ^
Yes I do @jlump22: @rivalsmike do you like Michigan's chances with LB Mike McCray
— Mike Farrell (@rivalsmike) February 28, 2012
I'd be worried about #Michigan @bgpsych2: @rivalsmike heard anything where Mike Mccray is leaning? Im hoping Vols but worried about Michigan
— Mike Farrell (@rivalsmike) February 28, 2012
February 28th, 2012 at 5:38 PM ^
Apparently, he's now visiting the vols before his commitment. Per espn http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncfrecruiting/on-the-trail/post?id=1002…. Not good. O well, at least were in on 3 over blue chip LB's.
February 28th, 2012 at 5:39 PM ^
Not saying he won't commit here. BUt this obviously changes things a little.