24/7,Scout,Rivals,etc

If Josh Helmhodlt was still at the Wolverine, I would say Rivals for sure.  Sull to me, has been a major downgrade since he took over for him.  Balas though for hoops is money.  Can't say anything about the other three as I have only ever been with Rivals.  Been thinking about giving Scout a whirl as honestly, Sulls condescending way of writing is really getting old.

You get all the information needed on this FREE website.

I recommend MGoBlog

MgoBlog is freeeeeeee

Rivals does a nice promo about once a year where you get a $99 fan shop merchandise gift card if you become a premium member.  They have a huge selection of U-M merchandise also. Unfortunately they run it at random times so not sure when the next promo will occur.

I personally really like 247. they have a lot of content and fun community conversations

If you feel the need to absolutely have to join a site then go with scout. Nowadays information leaks out either way and you don't even need it though.

Mr. Skin

don't buy video games.  I know that, as sure as the sun will rise tomorrow, I will spend too much time on them.

I already spend too much time on MGoBlog and it's free.

I don't spend any $$$$ in subscription services - thank goodness for free internet porn.

I wish Sam went out on his own or got a Godfather offer from 247 to team with Lorenz. Sam is top notch, but Scout makes everything else miserable. Everytime they introduce a new feature, nothing else works for days. They insist on EVERYTHING done on a click bait article or a video. I much prefer 247's quick hitter style approach. One thing to appreciate with Scout ,is Sam goes to the all star games and a lot of camps himself and provides good info. As far as I can tell, 247 only sends their National guys to events. I am not sure about Rivals. I have never had a subscription there, due to the fact that I can't stand Tim Sullivan.

Webb is the best in the business but I'd still prefer 247 because I am a big fan of how
Lorenz runs stuff there

and on MGoBlog about the same amount of time. I think they compliment each other nicely. MGoBlog is more subversive, while Rivals is a bit more staid and party-line, for the most part.

The insder info in Rival's "Inside the Fort" posts are the most useful must-read content, and it frequently tells me things I'm not seeing on MGoBlog. That by itself is the bulk of the subcription value. Their sources are excellent. It's not worth $100/yr. more than MGoBlog, so every year I tell myself not to renew, but every year ends up being "OK, one more year." 

The recruiting roundups and "hot lists" are a more user-friendly way to keep up with recruiting, in my opinion, than the weekly recruiting summaries here. But the Hello posts here are much better. So it's a mix.

I don't bother with their message boards as they have no wit and style compared to this place.

 

I think sometime last year somebody posted a good board topic or diary about the pros and cons of the various services. ...

and like both. If you're primarily interested in football, I'd give a slight nod to scout, but it's close. I think there are better basketball posters on rivals. it's a close call either way.