Hello: Mason Cole
February 25th, 2013 at 4:21 PM ^
Beat me to the punch. Glad to get him on board so early.
February 25th, 2013 at 4:51 PM ^
FWIW, here's my scouting report on Cole:
http://touchthebanner.blogspot.com/2013/01/scouting-report-mason-cole.h…
February 25th, 2013 at 5:04 PM ^
Magnus, I am dissapointed in you.
February 25th, 2013 at 5:09 PM ^
From past experience, several people will ask throughout the thread, so at least it won't get lost in the shuffle here.
February 25th, 2013 at 5:17 PM ^
February 25th, 2013 at 5:18 PM ^
He's on vacation.
February 25th, 2013 at 5:42 PM ^
February 25th, 2013 at 5:17 PM ^
Am I the only one that keeps reading Tarpon Springs, FL as Tampon Springs, FL? I am fully aware I am four years old.
February 25th, 2013 at 5:19 PM ^
You are an advanced 4 year old. I didn't know what tampons were when I was 4.
February 25th, 2013 at 6:01 PM ^
February 25th, 2013 at 6:06 PM ^
I don't think he has the size to play tackle unless he hits a growth spurt. I think he'll end up at guard. For several years, Michigan offensive tackles have all been 6'6" to 6'8". Plus I think one of Cole's strengths is his ability to pull, which is a skill used less often at tackle.
February 25th, 2013 at 4:22 PM ^
February 25th, 2013 at 4:22 PM ^
now we keep our fingers crossed for Artavis Scott and George Campbell.
February 25th, 2013 at 4:22 PM ^
I love it. Scott and Campbell, your commitments are welcome at any moment also
February 25th, 2013 at 5:54 PM ^
It's SO early for him yet. At least let the kid finish his Sophomore year of High School!
February 25th, 2013 at 4:22 PM ^
Absolutely amazing pick up....
Offers from the entire nation....Looks versatile enough to play any position on the line, and he comes from a great program....
For people concerned about how 'mid-west centric' our recruiting was last year, we currently have commits from Virginia, Florida, Utah, and Ohio....
February 25th, 2013 at 4:30 PM ^
Um... Ohio? It may be the worst state ever, but it's relatively midwestern.
February 25th, 2013 at 4:32 PM ^
selling jerseys.
February 25th, 2013 at 4:38 PM ^
Offered by Alabama, Michigan, OSU, Florida, Florida State and a bunch of other of the top teams and......Indiana. Guess Kevin Wilson forgot he wasn't at Oklahoma anymore. This also bodes well for Michigan in the wake of the Montgomery move since Jerry was his primary recruiter. Michigan sells itself baby!
February 25th, 2013 at 5:09 PM ^
Coles' commitment after Montgomery left just proves that Montgomery wasn't really doing all that much and we're better off cutting the dead weight from the program
February 25th, 2013 at 5:19 PM ^
Especially since Montgomery was the one who was involved in bringing in Ferns, Speight and Mone. You never like it when a guy is bringing in quality players like that. He was also pretty involved with quite a few other guys on the board so its a great thing he's gone. I would definitely not call him "dead weight". He did a pretty good job while at Michigan.
February 25th, 2013 at 5:20 PM ^
Now that's just crazy talk. From all accounts the guy was a good coach and a good recruiter. Hoke and Co. will likely hire another coach (not for DL, but perhaps for another position group) that is also a good coach and good recruiter.
Jerry Montgomery leaving was not the end of the world as some posters seemed afraid of, but it is also not "cutting dead weight".
Edit: If you were using sarcasm, Sushi, I totally missed it.
February 25th, 2013 at 5:23 PM ^
February 25th, 2013 at 5:54 PM ^
I am an anarchist and all that but it seems like the board has taken a step backward the last two months with more name calling and too many people talking just to hear themselves speak.
Am I right? Or is it just me?
February 25th, 2013 at 6:24 PM ^
70K? Dave Brandon needs to break out his wallet. At Auburn, that's the going rate for one 3-star tight end or two long-snappers.
~Herm
February 25th, 2013 at 6:55 PM ^
Dang Herm, how'd you win that trip to Bolivia? You were once so well liked.
February 25th, 2013 at 5:33 PM ^
I think sarcasm.
Sarcasm?
Right?
PROTIP: If people can't tell it's sarcasm, it's probably not very good sarcasm
February 25th, 2013 at 5:59 PM ^
Well then, your sarcasm needs work... Commence loop.
February 25th, 2013 at 10:23 PM ^
February 25th, 2013 at 4:22 PM ^
Great to get a great player from Florida. He alone is a huge get for Michigan. The fact that he is tight with other studs from East Lake could be HUGE!
February 25th, 2013 at 4:23 PM ^
This is awesome. Are there any thoughts on what effect, if any, Artavis Scott will have on Drake Harris?
February 25th, 2013 at 4:25 PM ^
Let's not get ahead of ourselves. Scott needs to jump on board first. If that happens I don't think it would affect Harris too much.
February 25th, 2013 at 4:26 PM ^
Fair. I am jumping to conclusions. However, they definitely said they were a package deal on numerous occasions. That's definitely still up in the air, but I was reacting to that.
February 25th, 2013 at 6:58 PM ^
Scott and Harris are very different players. Just look at their measurables. They would compliment each other quite nicely.
edit: Should do a little extra scrolling before responding. Way late.
February 25th, 2013 at 4:55 PM ^
so probably not at all. Scott's size says more slot receiver to me, whereas Harris is pure wideout. I could be wrong on that assessment however.
February 25th, 2013 at 4:26 PM ^
Cue the dancing Kates and welcome aboard Mason!
February 25th, 2013 at 5:01 PM ^
though I'm a Ruination guy
February 25th, 2013 at 4:27 PM ^
Woohoo! I've been in serious withdrawls since the Mone commit, thanks for the fix Mason!
Looks like the metha-cruiting clinic will have one less tweaker to take care of tonight!
February 25th, 2013 at 4:38 PM ^
We still have 3 commits in February. Just keep bringing top talent every few weeks and football season will be here before we know it.
February 25th, 2013 at 4:27 PM ^
Very good pickup. After I heard Mason's quote last night I figured Michigan was the place for him. Good thing to hear when you're just getting off work.
February 25th, 2013 at 4:28 PM ^
Now grab your buddies, Artavis and George!
February 25th, 2013 at 4:29 PM ^
February 25th, 2013 at 4:30 PM ^
Artavis...where you at, bro? Great news for Michigan!
but I thought Urban got every recruit from Florida?
February 25th, 2013 at 4:30 PM ^
MasonCole52 Yes i have joined the #WolverineFamily. Newest commit to the University of Michigan! I want to thank everyone thats helped me! #GoBlue 2/25/13 4:29 PM |
February 25th, 2013 at 4:30 PM ^
I think many people saw this coming. W00T W00T. Welcome Mason!
February 25th, 2013 at 4:51 PM ^
DO A BARRELL ROLL!!!
February 25th, 2013 at 4:31 PM ^
Michael Ferns: Get this man his T-Shirt!
Huge get for us. Not only because it gives us a great OL commit, but because it puts us in a great position for Artavis Scott and George Campbell.
Go Blue Mr. Cole!
February 25th, 2013 at 4:52 PM ^
February 25th, 2013 at 4:57 PM ^
This brought back instant Flintstone Vitamin commercial flashbacks. "Ten Million Strong and Growing..."