Sam Webb recruiting article featuring Michael Ferns III and much more
Sam has penned a very interesting article on an impressive recruit from Ohio: Michael Ferns III. The article features Ferns III, but also gives some interesting insights on Joe Bolden, DL Coach Jerry Montgomery, the impressiveness of M in general, and of course the one and only Brady Hoke.
This quote from Papa Ferns regarding DL Coach Jerry Montgomery really caught my attention.
He is as strong a recruiter as we've dealt with," the elder Ferns said about Montgomery. "He's pretty on top of the game, and he's real good about informing you. He's a real asset to Michigan. He is very open. You get comfortable talking with him to where you can ask him or tell him anything, and you don't feel like you're being put to some sort of sales pitch. So instantly, you feel good about that."
on yesterday's show, and absolutely loves him. Ferns seems like he fits right into the mold of Bolden/Ross/Morgan/Ryan/McCray/et al. Would be a huge get.
On today's show, Sam indicated that distance may a factor for Bailey, and the southern schools may have an advantage. Yesterday he said Bailey would have a large effect on McQuay, and if those 2 didn't commit, we might hold those spots open for a while.
are patient if they don't immediately pull in McQuay and Bailey.
To me Quan would be the best WR recruit we've landed since the Carr days. Shane needs a big time #1 receiver and Treadwell is the guy we need.
Unless you know something I don't, we're not recruiting anyone named or nicknamed "Quan."
I use to think your posts were informative but lately I think you're just a dick.
You're certainly entitled to your opinion. I just think it's disrespectful to spell kids' names wrong, especially when those names have appeared on this website thousands of times.
QUON
QUON
OK- I got it now! You got me on BailEy yesterday as well. If nothing else Magnus you are a fantastic speller.
None of these guys are going to pick M if they see O Fo Sho disrespecting them on here. Sorry Quon!
Would you be impressed if someone held up a sign saying "O Fo Shu, come to Michigan!!!"?
Honestly, if someone held up a sign saying 'Come to Michigan, bwgrut1484' I would simply be impressed that someone took the time to make the sign for a marginal flag football QB caliber athlete.
I don't even know what this means. I'm guessing you don't, either.
But it's provocative,
wow....
It's magnus. He hates puppies, starburst and beer.
But, on the other hand, he provides usually spot on analysis of OL and DL and has a greater than average understanding of football.
So, unless a thread he deems it important to be serious in is up,the easiest way to put it is ...
Magnus is gonna Magnus.
I have clearly been proven wrong by the recruiting rankings. Since other people think he's going to be a good college player, then he's automatically a good college player...right?
I never said he was a borderline FBS player.
Also, he wouldn't be the first recruit with lots of offers not to reach his lofty recruiting rankings.
Take a look at this list of Rivals top 100 players from 2007, which I chose because all of those players have completed their college careers:
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/rankings/rank-1475
What do you think of Florida's Torrey Davis, Florida's James Wilson, USC's Marc Tyler, Tennessee's Chris Donald, Tennessee's Ben Martin, or Ole Miss's Enrique Davis? Those guys were all top-30 players whom lots of coaches offered...
Furthermore, at the time of Dawson's commitment, Michigan had a good shot at getting Ethan Pocic, a player that I felt was superior to Dawson...and guess what? All four major recruiting sites agree with me.
"You implied David Dawson was a borderline FBS player."
No, I didn't. Fact.
"So, the recruiting services are only right when you agree with them?"
Did I say that? No. I said the recruiting services are capable of being wrong. So am I. But in this case, the recruiting services agree with me.
Also false.
have been reading this blog/board for a very long time, and the one thing I can tell you is that Magnus does not give enough of a shit to edit anything he has said to appease some poster with a grudge. He will edit for facts, but content he will not.
You don't think I would edit my blog to make flwolverine and all of his 184 points happy? I feel like his opinion would really affect my reputation around here, so maybe that would be a good move for my popularity...
Well, I guess there's something to be said for "sticking to your guns" even if you're grossly mistaken...
Chance with Pocic < Commitment from David Dawson. Much less so
I prefer in these arguments if you just said, "I hope I'm wrong and he's a monster." No issue with standing by your eval, but discretion is the better part of valor here.
I disagree, but you're obviously entitled to your opinion.
I hope I'm always wrong when I say that I don't think a recruit is going to pan out. That ought to be obvious. I'm a huge Michigan fan and I want all these guys to be All-Americans and first round picks. But that's not realistic.
I feel like you're one of those stubborn people that even if they know they're wrong, they will dig for any stat to try and somewhat prove their point. Admitting you have a problem is the first step to recovery Magnus. You can do it and the MGOBLOG community is here to support you.
I don't see what that has to do with anything. What stats have I used?
You might be right, but that doesn't mean you're right.
Look about 7 posts up, when you were talking about the top 100 recruits that flopped. All you had to do was admit you may have been wrong about Dawson and that he is the best O Lineman in the world.
You win. He's clearly the best offensive lineman in the world and will eventually be Ruler of Earth.
That should make everyone happy.
See you're already making progress!
How Magnus? HOW COULD YOU SELL HIM SHORT! YOU KNOW WE RULE FUCKING SPACE AND GALAXIES AND SHIT AROUND HERE! YOUR ANALYSIS IS AWFULLLLLLLLLL
But I thought that was Zoltan's job? I'm so confused...
Would it make you feel better if I started singing the Rebecca Black "Friday" song?
I feel like my opinions should be taken as fact, and other people's opinions are merely suggestions. So the fact that you take my opinions with a grain of salt is dumb.
Don't worry - I'll continue to give my opinion. I've been called a dick 1,000 times on here. I don't think 1,001 is going to change anything.
Quick question, you have over 23,000 posts, other than making shitty evaluations of college bound football players do you have a real job?
I love puppies. The way they bound around so much, they make for good target practice.
The chances that Morris comes in, without enrolling early, and grasps the playbook well enough to beat out both Gardner AND Bellomy is slim. Shane is extremely talented, but having 4 years left to destroy the B10 after a prep year would be ideal for him.
he's coming to Michigan.
Speaking from one who has gone through it, medical school is medical school. It really doesnt matter where you go for pre-clinical. I had kids from the smallest colleges in the country at school with me, and they did fine.
And Notre Dame i believe has one of, if not the highest, pre-medical acceptance rates in the country, just saying.
Penn State sucks.
has been absolutely unbelievable the last 2 years. At some point a guy like Ferns is going to look at our depth chart and see 3 deep at every position!
Ferns size and speed for a HS JR is phenominal. The kids going to be an absolute beast by time he hits a college campus.
I don't think having a 3 deep is bad, especially at LB.
And most colleges across the country have stacked up depth charts, especially elite programs. If I was a defensive LB recruit, I would think that I would want a year to bulk up.
And for what it's worth, but PSU and ND have 3 deeps at their LB spots.
He is going to be a stud!!