Hello: Chris Clark
It's official I'm gonna be a michigan wolverine blessed to have the opportunity it's been an unreal process #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/YM9QluPfuy
— Chris Clark (@Clark8Chris) June 19, 2014
Rivals Profile: https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Chris-Clark-145926
Yay, awesome news!!! I saw something on twitter earlier this week about how his Ohio State visit couldn't have gone better (not something he tweeted, a recruiting guru or someone) so I was anxious to see how his Michigan visit would go. Did not think he would commit! Welcome to Michigan, Chris!
Really excited about the possibility of Clark playing at Michigan! I just have to stay calm and think positive thoughts. Here's hoping the wandering eye--so helpful when exhibited down at N.C.--never returns!
Speak it, bro! Now that is what I like to hear! In Clark we have the antipode to the Campbell commitment . . . .
She just seems so.......happy.
He wasjust at MSU yest and Rexrode retweeted him "unreal day at MSU" ...so my Sparty friends told me they had him. lol.
His offer list is Outstanding! Awesome news!
Being the No. 1 TE (per Scout) tends to lead to a lot of great offers... and hopefully a great career
The tide is already shifting.
Instead of committing at The Opening, the nation's No. 2 TE Chris Clark plans to recruit for #Michigan wile there: http://michigan.247sports.com/Article/Chris-Clark-Commits-To-Michigan-Wolverines-29227718 …
That Wile has been at Michigan for a while. Unless it's a younger Wile I don't know about.
Is Wile E. any relation to Space?
Nah, Space Coyote was voiced by Johnny Cash while Wile E. Coyote (if he ever talked) was voiced by Mel Blanc.
Well that's really good news, any idea on how many spots we have left?
From 247 article on why he committed today:
"Just the fact I want to have the opportunity to recruit at The Opening," Clark said, "I want to let people know I'm at Michigan and I'd like to tell people they're building big things at Michigan and tell them to be part of it.
"I just feel so good at Michigan. I thought it would be a great day to do it with my mom and dad here."
Go Blue.
I am starting to get hopeful for next year.
Love it!
I am LOVING the staff's TE recruiting
Told u. Keep it coming, the negativity, the doubting!! Because within the walls of Schembechler WE BELIEVE!! #gunslingers
— Jeff Hecklinski (@JeffHecklinski) June 19, 2014
With all due respect to Heck - and I love the attitude - most of the negativity is coming from East Lansing and Columbus. Take care of business and it all goes away. This team has a ton of talent, now it's up to the coaches.
Awesome commit with Clark. Anyone else think he may grow into tackle?
Someone hasn't stopped by the 400+ comment "Confessions of a Michigan Football Fan" thread... The negativity is definitely in our own backyard
There's plenty of positivity too, but there's plenty of negativity because of the lack of winning. It has nothing to do with recruiting. Win games, beat MSU and OSU, and it all goes away. It feels nice to win a recruiting battle here and there, but not as nice as victories on the field. I am in the camp that thinks the current staff gets it all sorted out once the o-line gets some years under their belt, but that we are still probably another year away from that. Then all this leadership, player development, recruiting momentum talk all quiets and this stuff just takes care of itself.
Except I think the O-Line goes from flaming tire fire with legendarily tough quarterback to annoying but serviceable with legendarily tough quarterback and passable running game. With the development of the defense (which will be a wrecking crew) you're looking at 9 wins. If, and its a big if, Hoke gets 9 wins and this thing really gets rolling over the next few years there's going to be a lot of happy people in the fanbase because we haven't seen this level of accumulated talent since mid-Carr era.
Agreed, and I hope you're right on the o-line point. I try not to let myself get too optimisitc to avoid the disapointment. I hate even seeing myself write that because that's an awful psychology to have, but it's the truth. I agree the defense should be pretty good. I simply don't see how guys like Pipkins, Charlton, Ross, Gedeon, RJS, Wilson, Countess, Lewis, Thomas, Peppers, on defense, and Morris, Green, Isaacs, Funchess, Butt, Canteen, Harris, Kalis, Kugler, Dawson, Bosch, Cole etc. are not absolutely lights out in the very near future. There is top talent at every position across the board.
Lets start freaking winning now.
Welcome Chris!!
Welcome aboard Chris.
1-2 RB
1-2 TE
1-2 WR
Guys come back home!!!!!
And with this commitment, Michigan is currently tied with PSU at #5 (#6 for you purists) in avg. class rank on Rivals. Just thought I would point that out.