December 21st, 2016 at 1:45 PM ^
IMG is a great location because their facilities are top notch.
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December 21st, 2016 at 2:38 PM ^
place to hold a "harbaugh submarine session"
I mean I'm sure they're all great kids and capable of making better decisions than most, but c'mon.....a week in Vegas?? That seems like a recipe for disaster
December 21st, 2016 at 6:08 PM ^
I agree.. But it'd still be cool.
December 21st, 2016 at 9:55 PM ^
Considering that we have a commitment from Cesar Ruiz and are about to pick up another from Jordan Anthony, I think holding spring practice at IMG is great for recruiting as well!
December 21st, 2016 at 1:45 PM ^
The Moon, with plans to have spring practice atop Olympus Mons on Mars in 2018.
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December 21st, 2016 at 1:48 PM ^
Good strategy for battling Sparty's interplanetary recruiting.
December 21st, 2016 at 2:18 PM ^
Apparently aliens can't play football for shit though.
December 21st, 2016 at 3:54 PM ^
Aliens are never rated very high, however apparently rankings don't matter.
December 21st, 2016 at 2:03 PM ^
I hear there's a 2019 Martian OT with great pad level
December 21st, 2016 at 2:08 PM ^
Yeah but how's his bend?
December 21st, 2016 at 3:56 PM ^
It bends time and space so early impact OL.
December 21st, 2016 at 8:38 PM ^
In Space...No One Can Hear Your Pads Popping.
December 21st, 2016 at 2:28 PM ^
Doesn't seem like a good idea when you consider the muscle atrophy that accompanies extended time in a microgravity environment.
December 21st, 2016 at 2:32 PM ^
Quit going on sciency on us!! Friggen nerd...
December 21st, 2016 at 7:16 PM ^
I don't think a week counts as extended. Might be a nice rest for the joints of the 300 (earth) pounders.
December 21st, 2016 at 3:47 PM ^
Ahhh...another poor, misguided soul who has been duped into believing that we actually landed on the moon.
/removes tin-foil hat
December 21st, 2016 at 1:47 PM ^
Wherever the #1 prospect resides.
December 22nd, 2016 at 1:19 AM ^
Antioch, CA
December 21st, 2016 at 1:48 PM ^
3 big time croots at BG next year, Id love to see our spring ball in Vegas this year.
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December 21st, 2016 at 2:18 PM ^
a hundred 18-21 year old kids. It's almost begging for trouble.
December 21st, 2016 at 2:34 PM ^
I'd agree. What are the odds you take 100+ college aged males to Vegas on spring break and nobody does something that would get them suspended a few games? I'd say low
December 21st, 2016 at 3:19 PM ^
What are the odds you say? Well we'd have to go to Vegas to find out
December 21st, 2016 at 3:40 PM ^
It's spring break though so they should be able to go somewhere and enjoy themselves while working out for the upcoming season
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December 21st, 2016 at 1:53 PM ^
I'd vote for IMG or Bishop Gorman. They are basically collegiate-operated programs. I looked at the NJ recruiting rankings for 2018 and looks like Don Bosco has several guys ranked, but Paramus does not have anyone highly touted (yet). Regardless, I think we already have a well-oiled recruiting operation going in Jersey and wouldn't need spring practices and/or camps there.
December 21st, 2016 at 2:34 PM ^
Spring break in New Jersey?
How poor are you? I'm sorry...
December 21st, 2016 at 2:40 PM ^
over the fence that Rutgers built??
December 21st, 2016 at 3:40 PM ^
all the penicillin shots that would be needed after visiting the Jersey Shore and running into Snooki and the gang...
December 21st, 2016 at 1:53 PM ^
Anyone think of the kids?
December 21st, 2016 at 1:56 PM ^
Practicing at Bishop Gorman would make UNLV upset. /s
December 21st, 2016 at 2:11 PM ^
You'd figure UNLV would land some of that talent via Tony Sanchez..
December 21st, 2016 at 1:56 PM ^
Help us acquire Ruiz and Jordan Anthony (Sam's gut)?
December 21st, 2016 at 2:16 PM ^
Ruiz was already well acquainted with UM. He was a team mate of Ron Johnson and Brad Hawkins in Camden, NJ before he transferred to IMG.
December 21st, 2016 at 1:57 PM ^
In terms of gamesmanship, I think I'd recommend Harbaugh not fan these flames (by not announcing the trip) until after it's underway. Submarining it is the best way for him to get what he wants. The attention, this time, could bring last minute legislation and therefore be counter-productive.
December 21st, 2016 at 2:05 PM ^
I don't know that an announcement really fans the flames. When it gets out that 100 Michigan football players are practicing somewhere that will still fan the flames.
December 21st, 2016 at 2:31 PM ^
A weeks-in-advance "Look at how awesome our plans are!" social media hype machine is much more detrimental to actually doing it than any "Look at where we already are!" reveal could possibly be.
December 21st, 2016 at 1:57 PM ^
FYI, there's some rumors going on about Najee Harris making an announcement of some sort today. I'm not on any VIP boards, so I don't know what exactly is going on. Just seen a couple discussion topics - There's a thread on 247 about it, and there's some non-VIP discussion going on around Scout about him possibly making an announcement (think it's all coming from Alabama's end). I can't access the VIP stuff, so I'm not going to come to any conclusions with this. Vibe seems to go Alabama's way?
Not to get anyone's panties in a bunch, but it sounds like today might be the day we get some finality to the whole thing.
Sorry for the thread jack. I didn't want to start a thread about speculation.
December 21st, 2016 at 2:00 PM ^
From what Brian said, it sounds like he may not make any announcement at all and just enroll somewhere in a few weeks. He specifically said not to listen to rumors about announcements that don't come directly from real journalists.
December 21st, 2016 at 3:42 PM ^
what does CounterStrike say?
December 21st, 2016 at 2:01 PM ^
Been rumors like this everyday for about a week. I wouldn't believe anything on Najee until it happens.
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December 21st, 2016 at 2:08 PM ^
Probably correct. I wouldn't listen to what I have to say much at all, but something started on Alabama's side of things and is creating some buzz.
I don't see him making an announcement either. Probably shouldn't have said anything. I was bored at lunch today, so I did some digging and came across some stuff - one thing led to another.
December 21st, 2016 at 2:14 PM ^
Oh trust me I'm unfortunately incredibly excited and anxious to learn his destination. Probably just best for our blood pressure levels to not listen to any insiders' buzz before he is enrolled somewhere.
Cam Akers is announcing tonight though, and him committing to Bama would probably be good news.
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December 22nd, 2016 at 11:43 AM ^
Akers a heavy FSU lean?
December 21st, 2016 at 2:17 PM ^
It's a dangerous thing, Bilbo Baggins, walking outside your door... If you don't keep your feet, there's no telling where you'll end up
December 21st, 2016 at 3:48 PM ^
He's committed to Alabama.
December 21st, 2016 at 4:52 PM ^
Come on man !
December 21st, 2016 at 6:47 PM ^
Would you feel better if I told you Sam Webb mentioned this morning that "if you only listened to Michigan people (meaning coaches/recruits/players) then you'd already be popping champagne bottles" in regards to him committing to Michigan?
He won't make a call publicly but stated that the reason is that he hasn't been able to get confirmation from anyone inside Najee's circle.
December 21st, 2016 at 7:09 PM ^
Neg me please. The "announcement" rumors that I thought came from an Alabama mod on 247 were false. Read some stuff on a public Scout board post that basically explained that the 247 Mod was only stating that Najee hasn't sent in his paperwork to Alabama yet to enroll early despite being pressured to since October by the Alabama staff. He also mentioned that lately they have been targeting Cam Akers harder because of the suspicion that Najee might be flipping to Michigan. Again, this has nothing to do with a stupid commitment or announcement set for today - I put too much together from too many different unverifiable sources, and therefore I deserve my negging.
Now to go along with that, if you combine my comment about Sam Webb and the coaches and recruits believing they have him locked up with what I just read refuting the rumors and Alabama Mod board post, I'm even more convinced this is happening. Still need to keep optimism a bit reserved, especially with the whole Isaiah Wilson think just happening. Things looking good though.
My apologies for the first post, but hopefully this makes up for it a little.
December 21st, 2016 at 2:06 PM ^
Tuscaloosa. Commandeer Saban's lake house (kick out the bagmen and cronies first).
December 21st, 2016 at 2:07 PM ^
One issue with starting spring practice over Michigan's Spring Break is that it forces the date of the Spring Game to be early April. I like the concept overall but feel for the fans sitting outside in the Stadium on a chilly Friday night in early April.
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December 21st, 2016 at 2:12 PM ^
I think that that is a tradeoff that this staff will make. Moving it back to saturday afternoon will get you a bigger crowd due to warmer weather and no traffic jams like last year during rush hour. A more pleasant experience for the recruits and fans.