Zettel Announces Tonight
Saw this on the Sparty board, but not over here yet. If it's already been posted, I apologize, but I didn't see it.
http://michiganstate.247sports.com/Article/Zettel-to-announce-college-d…
December 28th, 2010 at 12:44 PM ^
I'm hoping the family has more insight. The coach seems unlikable only for the reason that he is not pushing Michigan.
December 28th, 2010 at 11:13 AM ^
Based on that story, his parents sound low-maintenance and functional. Nice change of pace ...
December 28th, 2010 at 11:55 AM ^
However, his coach does not think that Michigan is the best fit for him as it stands currently, and in my opinion, this, as well as the CC, has caused the delay in Anthony's recruitment based on my own conversations with Anthony's Mom and Dad.
Do you know why the coach thinks Michigan is not a good fit? Thanks.
December 28th, 2010 at 11:59 AM ^
It's definitely the lack of family values.
/s
December 28th, 2010 at 12:46 PM ^
Not all the coaches are against M. His new DC has a connection to Sparty. He played at Northern when IZZO was there.
December 28th, 2010 at 11:05 AM ^
Not a good feeling considering he was waiting before to see if the coaching change had been resolved. If he picks Michigan, does that mean anything towards CC?
December 28th, 2010 at 11:06 AM ^
We still won't know anything until next Sunday/Monday
December 28th, 2010 at 12:00 PM ^
If Harbaugh is "The Guy" we probably won't know anything until after his Stanford team plays its bowl game (Monday evening). I think it will be Tuesday or Wednesday before any resolution can be expected.
December 28th, 2010 at 11:20 AM ^
December 28th, 2010 at 11:21 AM ^
That Michigan is still getting recruits means the decision hasn't been made. If RR knew, Michigan wouldn't be recruiting at all right now.
December 28th, 2010 at 12:11 PM ^
Do you think if DB had decided to fire RR, RR would necessarily know?
December 28th, 2010 at 1:46 PM ^
Yes, if he had decided to fire him, he would have done it after the OSU game and done everything he could to bring in whomever the replacement would have been. The bowl game is great to win, but it's more important to salvage the recruiting class for next year. A change with only a month before signing day could lead to a seriously disasterous class and perhaps a larger than average number of transfers. If there was no doubt, why risk it?
I think he stays if Michigan wins and is fired if Michigan loses, but that's pure speculation.
December 28th, 2010 at 5:24 PM ^
It means he decided "I don't care ego the coach is, I love Michigan!"
December 28th, 2010 at 11:06 AM ^
Zettle is dating my sister and said he hates Sparty and going Blue. Book it.
December 28th, 2010 at 11:07 AM ^
What's the dish, he a good kisser?
December 28th, 2010 at 11:08 AM ^
when dating your sister?
December 28th, 2010 at 11:14 AM ^
Got to 15,000 before New Years, thanks for believing me. Oh, and with only one argument with the family!
December 28th, 2010 at 11:26 AM ^
Congrats man. I never doubted you. Quite the accomplishment.
December 28th, 2010 at 11:09 AM ^
LOL, why are you asking about him? NTTAWWT.
December 28th, 2010 at 11:12 AM ^
I wanna know everything about these kids..
EDIT: Ok, maybe a little too creepy
December 28th, 2010 at 11:15 AM ^
She said that he was ahhh....Who am I kidding I dont even want to know about my sister kissing, but in other news he hates ski masks so we got that going for us.
December 28th, 2010 at 12:05 PM ^
Let's hope you're right my wolverine compadre, otherwise I'll negbomb you into "bolivian."
December 28th, 2010 at 12:37 PM ^
I got a feeling it might be very crowded in Bolivia if this thing doesn't work out.
December 28th, 2010 at 7:11 PM ^
Seriously, the people monitoring internet usage in Bolivia must be wondering why the hell its population cares so damn much about Michigan football.
December 28th, 2010 at 1:15 PM ^
I thought he was dating my sister's niece by in-law-hood. So we can't trust the kid? He goes both ways? In different directions? Bummer.
December 28th, 2010 at 11:09 AM ^
Damn, this is totally unexpected, I'm not sure what to think. It's 9am in AZ, and I think I need a captain & coke to calm my nerves. Calling TomVH, illuminate the batsignal STAT!! I can't handle losing anything to the Spartans, enough is enough! Come to the promise land Anthony!!! Go Blue!
December 28th, 2010 at 11:15 AM ^
How can you possibly be still sleeping with the future of the Michigan program on the line? Will the sun come up tomorrow if Zettel doesn't chose us? We have got to know what this 18 year old is thinking!
December 28th, 2010 at 11:23 AM ^
Don't hate on Tomvh's beauty rest.
December 28th, 2010 at 11:21 AM ^
isn't he considering Iowa? Tom VH as of yesterday was posting that there will be a January announcement, and now that is not the case. Those recruits who are heavily blue ususally give Tom heads up re announcements.
I think it will be Iowa.
December 28th, 2010 at 11:24 AM ^
..Because they play tonight?
December 28th, 2010 at 11:29 AM ^
Iowa is a mess because of all the suspensions, drug problems, etc. I can't believe it could be Iowa - but I don't have a freaking clue....
December 28th, 2010 at 11:30 AM ^
PSU, in the last year or two, was voted the country's biggest party school. It's a nice enough place. But it's not a very good school. Look at all the rankings.
December 28th, 2010 at 11:30 AM ^
Maybe we should be reading into Tom's silence. If the kid told him what he was going to do, but asked him not to say anything until the announcement, maybe it is easier for Tom to say nothing than to try to evade the question without giving up the answer. I say he is Blue and Tom already knows.
December 28th, 2010 at 11:35 AM ^
..He's just waking up
EDIT: The great Tom has spoken!
Anthony Zettel's phone has been off the entire morning, but ESPN.com is reporting he will announce his decision tonight at 7:30EST.
December 28th, 2010 at 11:32 AM ^
He was not a lifelong Michigan fan.
December 28th, 2010 at 12:19 PM ^
My thoughts exactly, why would a "life-long Michigan fan" ever go to Michigan Ski-mask University?
December 28th, 2010 at 11:32 AM ^
I'm hoping he goes Blue and just felt compelled to commit now that only a few spots are remaining in this class.
December 28th, 2010 at 11:34 AM ^
other recruits have picked us while the coaching situation was uncertain... (matt goudis, blake countess)
just sayin... hope he picks blue!
December 28th, 2010 at 11:36 AM ^
Countess committed to the school, Goudis to the academics/school, and Desmond Morgan to the school as well. It had been generally presumed, however, that Zettel would be committing to the coaching staff.
December 28th, 2010 at 2:37 PM ^
A life long UM fan committing to the coaches? I would think he would be committing to the school.
December 28th, 2010 at 11:35 AM ^
...but doesn't have anything yet:
TomVH Anthony Zettel's phone has been off the entire morning, but ESPN.com is reporting he will announce his decision tonight at 7:30EST.
December 28th, 2010 at 11:40 AM ^
That Dee Hart will still probably pick Alabama if they go after him hard
December 28th, 2010 at 11:44 AM ^
thinks every recruit on the planet will go to Alabama if they go after him hard.
December 28th, 2010 at 12:22 PM ^
You mean upgrading his high school's athletic facilities doesn't count as going after him hard?
December 28th, 2010 at 11:52 AM ^
I can't get ahold of him either.
December 28th, 2010 at 11:49 AM ^
I am hoping he is making the decision today due to;
1-He has no doubt "It's Great To Be A Michigan Wolverine",
2-He sees the available spots are filling up, and,
3-He has a friend, (or two), that he hopes to influence to get signed up if he does it first.
It is tough waiting while all we can do speculate.
December 28th, 2010 at 12:02 PM ^
Waiting amidst nothing but speculation - seems to be our collective plight for the next week.
December 28th, 2010 at 12:12 PM ^
anybody hear anything about a gut feeling on this one lately?
December 28th, 2010 at 12:14 PM ^
no idea whatsoever.
December 28th, 2010 at 12:45 PM ^
That pretty much tells you all you need to know. If Sam Webb (BlueSam on Scout) hasn't given a "gut feeling" on WTKA or Tom Beaver hasn't started his patented percentage countdown, then Zettel probably isn't committing to UM.
It would be very disappointing if a young man who claims to be a lifelong UM fan ends up going to MSU. I really hope he picks Iowa or PSU if he doesn't choose UM.