Hello: Kurt Taylor
Class of 2017 RB!
After Speaking with my Parents and Coaches, I am blessed to say, I have committed to The University of Michigan pic.twitter.com/nZa5jQELtD
— Kurt Taylor (@KurtTaylorRB2) October 16, 2015
Edit: With more information! http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2930388/highlights/ http://www.scout.com/player/196459-kurt-taylor http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Kurt-Taylor-171002
http://247sports.com/Player/Kurt-Taylor-78253
October 16th, 2015 at 1:17 PM ^
Welcome, young man! This kid feels like a classic Harbaugh RB.
October 16th, 2015 at 1:39 PM ^
He reminds me of Smith. He's more compact, has better accelration, but doesn't appear quite as strong or balanced. Then again, he's still a junior.
EDIT: Actually, love Harbaugh's Frank Gore comparison. Same build and very similar running styles.
October 16th, 2015 at 1:59 PM ^
"Only faster"
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October 16th, 2015 at 2:34 PM ^
Mr. Fred Jackson. is that you?
October 16th, 2015 at 2:36 PM ^
I didn't think coaches could comment whatsoever on recruits until they've signed a letter of intent somewhere. Not being argumentative, just seen a few people in this thread say Harbaugh coined Taylor "Gore 2.0" and am curious as to how it wasn't an issue. I remember signing day during Rich Rod's first year and a reporter asked him about TP and all Rich Rod would/could say is "we're still recruiting the quarterback position" because name-dropping TP before he signed a letter of intent was against the rules. Someone who knows the rules better than I please educate me.
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October 16th, 2015 at 3:32 PM ^
I think the recruit commented that Harbaugh told the him he reminded him of Gore.
October 16th, 2015 at 1:17 PM ^
WE COMIN'!
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October 16th, 2015 at 1:17 PM ^
Welcome Kurt! (or as Harbaugh called him, Frank Gore 2.0)
October 16th, 2015 at 1:28 PM ^
Whatever Harbaugh says goes but in what regards? He runs nothing like Frank Gore and doesn't have those fat massive upper legs that people tend to slide off of. 1up
October 16th, 2015 at 1:36 PM ^
Kid looks similar to Gore, that's for sure. Could probably pass off as a doppleganger.
October 16th, 2015 at 1:47 PM ^
Never realized Gore was just 5'9. Damn thats a tough SOB to be in the NFL that long at a position that takes such a pounding.
October 16th, 2015 at 2:02 PM ^
Barry: 5'8"
Emmitt: 5'9"
I don't think height has so much to do with durability as weight, conditioning, build, elusiveness, etc...
October 16th, 2015 at 2:14 PM ^
Fire Harbaugh.
October 16th, 2015 at 2:19 PM ^
Heart
October 16th, 2015 at 8:44 PM ^
Do not want, legs too short.
/vinopal
October 16th, 2015 at 3:05 PM ^
I still remember seeing Frank Gore for the first time on ESPN running straight through an [FSU] linebacker twice his size leveling the guy in the process. I searched for the clip, but can't find it.
Welcome Kurt!
October 16th, 2015 at 2:12 PM ^
Frank Gore didn't have those fat massive upper legs when he was a high school junior either.
October 16th, 2015 at 2:21 PM ^
Pretty solid, but definitely not full grown...
October 16th, 2015 at 1:40 PM ^
As a 23 year old guy I can't understand why I love these little fuckers as much as I do. I can't help but chuckle
October 16th, 2015 at 2:00 PM ^
I am 40, and I concur. My 6 year old son agrees as well.
October 16th, 2015 at 2:15 PM ^
I'm 42, and I have minion posters in my room.
October 16th, 2015 at 3:26 PM ^
I guess your mother does not mind what you hang up in the basement.
/jk & GO BLUE!
October 16th, 2015 at 1:21 PM ^
Somebody get that kid a facemask for his helmet!
October 16th, 2015 at 1:26 PM ^
Tuff kid don't need one
October 16th, 2015 at 1:52 PM ^
Kurt drinks whole milk.
October 16th, 2015 at 2:03 PM ^
just walked behind him and his family as they left the football offices when I went to pick up my hockey tickets for tonight. Looked like a happy entourage, and dad (?) was texting away while walking.
October 16th, 2015 at 2:17 PM ^
Yes, you were there "just picking up your hockey tickets" in the same way I "accidentally parked in from of Kate Upton's house for three days last summer"...
October 16th, 2015 at 1:30 PM ^
Love the sign in the background. "Just Coach the Team"
October 16th, 2015 at 1:42 PM ^
I love the picture just above it.
You can sort of peek inside Harbaugh's mentality: that picture was probably not of a happy moment - Bo looks...not happy with him. He could have picked one of the many times he was congratulated after throwing a TD. But it's obviously a cherished memory.
October 16th, 2015 at 1:54 PM ^
Agree, you beat me to it, but I have always loved that shot and glad to see it means alot to Harbaugh.
Dam, I so want him to stay for another 10year war!!
October 16th, 2015 at 2:06 PM ^
Decided I would prefer he stay for another 10 year annihilation of the John Cooper era type.
October 16th, 2015 at 2:10 PM ^
It says "I've been there" literally. He has been the guy getting ripped by the head coach. See how that turned out? He's now the guy doing the ripping after a long pro career. Not like Harbaugh needs this, but it is instant credibility.
"Well if I just do what he is barking at me to do, maybe I can turn out like he did."
October 16th, 2015 at 3:05 PM ^
Harbaugh has mentioned that he wasn't getting yelled at, he was just receiving a playcall
October 16th, 2015 at 3:55 PM ^
Harbaugh has addressed this previously. He said it looks like Bo was yelling at him, but he was just explaining a play he wanted.
October 16th, 2015 at 4:26 PM ^
I guess we've got to take his word for it, but "explaining a play" could easily be a euphamism. And I seriously doubt that Bo's explanations were fit to be overheard by small children :)
October 16th, 2015 at 4:58 PM ^
Yeah, I'll take his word for it. He was very explicit in his description.
October 16th, 2015 at 1:32 PM ^
I just love how he's got that picture of him and Bo framed front and center in his office. Also the plaque: "just coach the team" hahaha
October 16th, 2015 at 4:50 PM ^
i hear you and agree its great.
but harbaugh seems like the type of dude whod have a sparsely decorated office unless call sheets, breakdowns, scouting reports, markers, etc count as decorations - the idea of wall decor probably never even occured.
im guessing his wife or assistant or someone else in the building "personalized" the office a bit for him while he hit the ground running (and obviously has not stopped)
October 16th, 2015 at 1:33 PM ^
That photo of Bo and Jim!!!
Holy Smokes I need that in my collection!
October 16th, 2015 at 2:49 PM ^
My dad gave it to me as a Christmas present last year and it is indeed awesome!
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October 16th, 2015 at 1:38 PM ^
Also looks to have his Silver Football and a Maxwell Award trophy, too?
October 16th, 2015 at 1:38 PM ^
The picture frame in the background saying Just Coach the Team. Is priceless.
Reminds me of Mitch Mcgary and his sign to win the Game.
October 16th, 2015 at 1:19 PM ^
Congrats to the young man! May the runs be long and often!
October 16th, 2015 at 1:22 PM ^
On the field, not in the bathroom of course!
October 16th, 2015 at 1:38 PM ^
I knew that was coming when I hit okay... But yeah! No shitting yourself! That's going back to MSU soon enough.
October 16th, 2015 at 1:27 PM ^
Couldn't find a meme with Harbaugh in UM gear??