January 18th, 2016 at 10:47 AM ^
His girlfriend is enrolled at UM.
It's a bit worrying, but I see him sticking with the good guys. This will only ramp up Michigan's efforts with him.
January 18th, 2016 at 11:39 AM ^
January 18th, 2016 at 11:55 AM ^
Looking into the love life of an 18 year old recruit "might be worth looking into"?
I can assure you it is not, and is more than a little creepy.
January 18th, 2016 at 12:59 PM ^
"Forced" you out? It was -15 (not counting the fucking wind chill) yesterday. You lucky bastard!
January 18th, 2016 at 11:12 AM ^
My sister went to State ...brother and I went to MICHIGAN.
If his sister being in EL is the deciding factor, then football isn't a priority
January 18th, 2016 at 10:05 AM ^
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January 18th, 2016 at 10:07 AM ^
Freaking recruiting. If only I had the self-discipline to just ignore it all until the day after signing day each year...It would save me a ton of anxiety
January 18th, 2016 at 10:10 AM ^
Agreed, he has to stay Blue as I just learned how to spell his name.
January 18th, 2016 at 10:48 AM ^
After exhaustively following recruiting for a couple years, I came to the conclusion some recruits come here and others don't. I just ride the waves and see who is here come signing day. Trying to make sense of every move a highschool recruit does just isn't possible.
January 18th, 2016 at 11:08 AM ^
January 18th, 2016 at 11:21 AM ^
What any of us say, think, etc. just doesn't matter and will not affect the final outcome. We'll all find out on NSD. It's mildly entertaining, but to let it affect you mood and determine the outcome of your day is foolish.
January 18th, 2016 at 10:08 AM ^
January 18th, 2016 at 10:11 AM ^
Rivals recruiting coverage over the past year or two has really gone downhill. They're basically last to report on anything. Don't know what goes on behind the scenes, but it basically seems like they've don't have any direct contacts on the football or basketball staff anymore. I get the impression that it's all second-hand stuff.
January 18th, 2016 at 10:20 AM ^
January 18th, 2016 at 10:25 AM ^
I don't want to bash anyone at the site. They all seem like good dudes. But subscribers pay for scoops, not "this recruitment race seems pretty tight, I could see it going either way". Scout/247 seem to have all the scoops.
I will say, Michael Spath has really stepped it up when it comes to being forthright with what they hear is going on internally in the football program (i.e. Player X is in the doghouse and Player Y will probably transfer). He may not always be right, but he clearly heard the complaints of the subscribers and opened up more.
January 18th, 2016 at 10:32 AM ^
January 18th, 2016 at 11:02 AM ^
It saddens me to see all the UM fans posting on his twitter page telling him to stay with his commitment. Do they honestly think it's going to help our chances? Just stop...
January 18th, 2016 at 10:09 AM ^
January 18th, 2016 at 11:40 AM ^
Well he did just get an offer today so I guess it is hard to take an official without an offer.
January 18th, 2016 at 10:10 AM ^
Detroit kids are intrigued with MSU this cycle. They have Vance and Corley. Rumor has it Hill may be a silent to MSU. The nuttiness of the run up to signing day continues.
January 18th, 2016 at 10:17 AM ^
I know this sounds crazy but think about it a minute...
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January 18th, 2016 at 10:21 AM ^
January 18th, 2016 at 10:21 AM ^
have come up with a message that really hits home with the D-town guys. This will really need to be addressed going forward. Win and start beating Sparty every 4 out of 5 years and that problem goes away. The next 12 months will be critical with the "Pipeline 9" on the clock.
January 18th, 2016 at 10:25 AM ^
That was a great hire by Dantonio. Their recruiting has really picked up since. Some has to due with just winning a lot, but I'm sure Blackwell is very good as well.
January 18th, 2016 at 10:28 AM ^
MSU has been winning games and have beaten Michigan 7 of the last 8 years. Pretty much finished in the top 5 in the last 3 years. Kids want to play for a winner. I think once Michigan starts winning more on the field, these recruitments will be a little easier.
January 18th, 2016 at 11:55 AM ^
We will start winning our share, even Sparty knows that. But, D'antoni has been putting guys in the NFL and that gets kids' attention. Sure, Lansing sucks and MSU doesn't offer the same academic standards. But these recruits are looking beyond college...looking at Leveon Bell, Cousins and also the two first round DB's the past couple of years. Plus they've got some others high on the board for this season. Harbaugh will no doubt deliver the a high level of player development, but in the here and now, Sparty has some clout.
January 18th, 2016 at 12:20 PM ^
Despite the recent on-field success, I actually believe MSU has put out few quality NFL players relative to their team record. They have had a couple DBs drafted in the 1st round the last 2 years, but you would have expected more.
Quite honestly, I don't think they have had much more NFL success than Michigan during Dantonio's tenure. My theory behind this is that most of his players had maxed out in college by redshirting and playing 5 years while a lot of NFL players hit the league after 3 or 4 years of college. Some of his program success has been rooted in playing with teams loaded with 5-year players. I don't think there will be a significant shift here until he starts recruiting better. This may change in the next couple years with players like Jack Conklin and Malik McDowell, and 2016 will be the best recruiting class he has had to date.
January 18th, 2016 at 9:51 PM ^
Meh, it took the flukiest of plays for a senior-laden MSU team to beat us in Harbaugh's transition year. Then, rather than seizing on the opportunity, MSU flat-out shit the bed on the biggest stage they have ever played upon. Onwenu is a smart kid and he knows that Michigan is on the rise, and MSU has peaked.
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January 18th, 2016 at 10:23 AM ^
But seriously, good point.
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January 18th, 2016 at 11:45 AM ^
January 18th, 2016 at 10:10 AM ^
Terrance Davis? Especially since Bredeson can play tackle!
January 18th, 2016 at 10:55 AM ^
Bredeson is a much better fit at guard. Onwenu is also a guard and between him and Terrance Davis, I'd like Onwenu more. Also who know if Davis would even want to come back here. He's been to Michigan plenty of times, knows everything it has to offer and ended up choosing Maryland.
January 18th, 2016 at 10:12 AM ^
Spooked by Dantonio offering so late, he must feel like he has a pretty good chance here.
January 18th, 2016 at 10:13 AM ^
The fact he's taking an official visit there means there is some smoke. No one can make an accurate prediction, but there is a chance he flips. Whether that chance is 5% or 50%, no one knows except Michael.
January 18th, 2016 at 10:13 AM ^
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January 18th, 2016 at 10:50 AM ^
"Hea gone." Is a pretty stupid assumption with all due respect. Seems the fact his sister and freinds are there make for a good reason to take a free visit.
January 18th, 2016 at 10:58 AM ^
A free visit... an hour away from his home. Right.
January 18th, 2016 at 11:22 AM ^
devils advocate...maybe there is a big basketball game or something that weekend too, which would be fun to attend I'm sure.
January 18th, 2016 at 11:13 AM ^
"dropped the ball on Terrence Davis" any more than the dump my dog took in the yard this morning.