Early Report on 2016 5* RB Kareem Walker's visit

Submitted by MGoLaw16 on

First post, please be gentle. I checked the board and didn't see this posted yet. 

There's not a ton of information, but it appears Kareem Walker enjoyed his visit (how could he not after that game), and has legitimate interest in Michigan. As most of you probably know, Walker is close with several major Michigan commits/target from NJ. 

There have also been rumblings in the twitterverse that Walker might be trying to come back for another visit this weekend for the game against MSU, but I didn't see any official sources corroborating that information yet. If true, this could be very good news for Michigan. 

Link: http://www.scout.com/college/michigan/story/1598139-recruiting-notebook-kareem-walker-intel

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814 East U

October 11th, 2015 at 10:58 PM ^

A convincing win vs. MSU will be an absolute game changer in recruiting for this 2016 class. The Big House may be louder next Saturday than the night game vs. ND back in 2011. If M starts fast the team will have years of frustration in terms of crowd noise on their side (and in a positive form).

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Wolverinefan84

October 11th, 2015 at 10:59 PM ^

I was at the game sitting in the section right next to where the recruits sit (Section 23). He was with Mama Gwen and appeared to be having a good time. Real inside scoop here

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M-Dog

October 11th, 2015 at 11:09 PM ^

Michigan has a huge presence in New Jersey

This is a big deal.  NJ is full of talent, none of it loyal to Rutgers, and we are catching the wave while Penn State (where they usually go) is down.

It also helps that NJ is now "Big Ten country" and Michigan is no longer viewed as some mysterious far-away school.  We play in NJ or in the near-by DC area every single year. 

Next to the B1G's bank account, the single biggest beneficiary of the addition of Rutgers and Maryland to the Big Ten . . . is us.

 

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doggdetroit

October 11th, 2015 at 11:32 PM ^

This is why Michigan fans should be pleased with the addition of Rutgers and Maryland. I get that it comes with the cost of games against Nebraksa and Wisconsin but NJ and the DMV produce a lot of recruits and those areas are now B1G country (although the ACC is still a player in the DMV). Neither Rutgers nor Maryland have a storied tradition so for now those recruits are going to flow to Michigan as well as Ohio State, Penn State, and perhaps Michigan State. but certainly Michigan stands to benefit.
 

 

 

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M-Dog

October 12th, 2015 at 9:16 AM ^

This is also a reason that I was extermely relieved that they reorganized the B1G Leaders and Legends divisions and put us in the East division where we belong.

I did not want to be in a position where Michigan only played in some of the most fertile recruiting grounds once every 4 years while, OSU and PSU played there every year.

We are in a great position right now.

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Kewaga.

October 12th, 2015 at 5:27 AM ^

NJ has more studes leaving for college out of state than any other state!  This should help solidy our acedemic staninding as well 

 

State or jurisdiction

Migration of students

To residents
enrolled in any
state

Out of state

Into state

Net

United States

0.81

0.82

392,852

427,413

34,561

California

0.93

0.90

28,287

18,884

-9,403

Connecticut

0.66

0.55

14,344

9,065

-5,279

Illinois

0.85

0.71

26,149

11,750

-14,399

Indiana

0.76

0.88

5,550

12,864

7,314

Iowa

0.68

0.87

3,233

9,761

6,528

Maryland

0.79

0.65

15,477

7,502

-7,975

New Jersey

0.91

0.59

31,155

4,214

-26,941

Pennsylvania

0.70

0.83

15,596

32,181

16,585

Texas

0.94

0.88

19,199

9,670

-9,529

 

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Michigan Eaglet

October 11th, 2015 at 11:16 PM ^

A little more hearsay to stoke the fire, but Walker is believed to be the committed prospect that his would-be head coach tried to dissuade from visiting this weekend. His supposed response was that he would either take the visited commited or uncommited to that school. Just hearing that he wanted to visit so much that he was willing to decommit from Meyer just for the chance to see Michigan is great to hear. And also awesome that he could give Meyer an "f you" and Meyer just backs off and lets him do what he wants shows how bad Urban wants to keep him in the fold.

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Blue in AZ

October 11th, 2015 at 11:52 PM ^

Before the Utah game I was talking to Derrick Green's mom for about 30 mins. She was a very nice lady and seemed to stress education over athletics. I was asking her about Derrick's recruitment and she had an interesting story about Urban Meyer. She said while they were leaving a recruiting trip to Wisconsin and heading to Michigan, Urbz called them and told Derrick he needed to know NOW if he is going to commit to OSU. The plan was to go to Wisconsin, Michigan, and then head to Ohio State. Urbz kept telling them that Derrick needed to make a decision if he was going to commit because he had someone else who was ready to commit. She said that she grabbed the phone from Derrick and told him to take the other kid if he was going to do business like that and continued to hang up the phone. I just laughed because we hear about those rumors all of the time on this board.

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moffle

October 12th, 2015 at 1:03 AM ^

Yeah, I really don't see a problem with a coach saying we've got another kid at your position who is ready to commit, so we'd rather have you but if you're not ready to make a decision then we have to let him take your spot. It's unfortunate but there's nothing sleazy about it, if that was what we're supposed to conclude from the story.

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Blue in AZ

October 12th, 2015 at 1:13 AM ^

I agree with what you guys are saying, but doesn't it seem a little odd that it just so happens to be when he was on his way to Michigan? He was going to be heading to Ohio State right after his Michigan visit but Urban didn't want him to visit Michigan. Sorry, I probably did a poor job of explaining the story.

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buckeyejonross

October 12th, 2015 at 12:47 AM ^

Isn't that what you guys all praised Beilein for doing with Xaier Simpson after you were upset at Beilein for not doing that with the Tyus Battle situation?

I mean, I don't really see what's wrong with that? I understand a kid wanting to take all his visits and he absolutely should get to take all his visits, but if PLAYER Y is willing to commit right now in PLAYER X's vacant spot while he goes on visits, sorry man, only so many openings.

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buckeyejonross

October 12th, 2015 at 1:09 AM ^

I would imagine Beilein said something to the effect of "Commit now, or your spot is gone." and Winston said he wasn't ready to commit now. That seems like a reasonable statement. I can't imagine Beilein just called Winston and said "Hey your spot is gone."

And I was under the impression Battle committed to UM, de-committed, and then UM continued to hold his spot, costing them a shot at some other kid (name?) who signed with MSU, because he was unsure if he would get taken by UM still if Battle decided to re-commit. Which was a possibility. Obviously, Battle didn't, and UM ended up with neither.

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Mr Miggle

October 12th, 2015 at 8:06 AM ^

when you criticize Beilein for doing something you only imagined he did. Winston has said no such thing and has implied the opposite. Your first mistake is in thinking Beilein acts like any coach in Columbus.

Langford was told his spot was gone when Battle committed. You're the first one I've ever heard suggest Michigan wouldn't take him after Battle's de-commit. It sounds unreasonable. I don't think anyone would do that. I think the obvious explanation was that Langford was no longer considering us. Recruits rarely make up their mind on the day of their announcement. By that time it was just too late for us.

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Elmer

October 12th, 2015 at 9:31 AM ^

You usually have decent posts, but comparing Beilein to Urban is a complete joke.

Be happy, you have one of the best football coaches in the country who just won a national championship.  That said, he's nothng like John Beielein.  Urban is not the most ethical guy, his track record on this subject is quite long.  The truth matters little to him when achieving his objective.  

So just live with it and enjoy the wins.

 

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Mr. Owl

October 12th, 2015 at 12:41 AM ^

I wonder if Higdon getting reps had any impact on Walker. Harbaugh showed he is not afraid to hand the ball to a true freshman.




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Sideline

October 12th, 2015 at 8:45 AM ^

I was confused when I saw #22 come in... And even though a few of his early plays were minimal gains if at all, they somehow got Northwestern to play up more and I believe that was when Rudock hit one of his better Play-Action passes of the day... The future is bright!

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bacon

October 12th, 2015 at 4:21 AM ^

I think Harbaugh said it had to do with the sets they wanted to run and how they thought he was a good fit. It's awesome to have a coaching staff that matches personnel and their skills with plays designed to exploit opponents weaknesses and mixes them into an incredibly complex game plan like its no big deal.

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chatster

October 11th, 2015 at 11:28 PM ^

Although it's good that DePaul Catholic's Kareem Walker, despite having committed to Ohio State, is considering Michigan, according to a report in one of the northern New Jersey papers that covers high school sports, Walker plans to take official visits to Alabama, Mississippi and Ohio State on dates to be determined. He also is considering taking an official visit to Arizona State as well. LINK

DePaul Catholic plays at Poly Prep Country Day in Brooklyn, New York on Friday night. If he were to make it back to Michigan on Saturday for the Michigan State game, instead of visiting Coliumbus for Ohio State and Penn State on Saturday night, then you're right -- that "could be very good news for Michigan."  Of course, he'd still be able to visit Ohio State for the Michigan State game on November 21.

As for Alabama and Mississippi, he won’t be able to visit those schools for either of their rivalry games this year.  The Iron Bowl game is at Auburn and the Egg Bowl game is at Mississippi State.  But if he wants to see Leonard Fournette twice, he could visit Alabama on November 7 and Ole Miss on November 21 for their games against LSU.

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chatster

October 11th, 2015 at 11:52 PM ^

As an "athlete" in the mold of another northern New Jersey high school football star, Jabrill Peppers, Jordan Fuller would be a great addition to Michigan's football program. His high school team, Northern Valley Regional in Old Tappan is the top ranked public school football team in northern New Jersey. On Friday night, they play at the second ranked public school football team in northern New Jersey, Pascack Valley Regional in Hillsdale. 
LINK to story that mentions that upcoming game.
 
Fuller has Michigan listed among his “final eight.”  Although Michigan lost the recruiting battle for his older brother Devin, a senior receiver and kick returner at UCLA, times and fortunes have changed for Michigan since then. LINK
 
Does Jordan Fuller's pose look a little familiar?
 
 
 

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Mr. Yost

October 11th, 2015 at 11:27 PM ^

  1. Kareem Walker
  2. Rashan Gary
  3. Jordan Fuller
  4. Lavert Hill
  5. Quinn Nordin
  6. Carlo Kemp / Quayshon Alexander
  7. Devin Bush Jr. / Jonathan Jones / Daelin Hayes
  8. Conner Murphy / Jacob Mathis

Have no idea how all of this fits...but they'll make it work to get 28. 

22 now...minus Reese (because he can't EE) or Harding (who's been rumored forever).

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