December 18th, 2015 at 8:41 PM ^
I'd add Hill in there for best finish to class possible. I don't want him to go to MSU.
December 18th, 2015 at 8:46 PM ^
We'd be a top 5 class for sure then. And with Hatbaugh and company we can actually look forward to these recruits being developed. Amirite?!
December 18th, 2015 at 8:54 PM ^
I don't get why anyone would hope for Crawford? Isn't he ready to commit to Ore as soon as they offer? Them knowing that will wait till signing day check if they have the room then offer. And he'll go to Ore. IDC who he commits to in the meantime as long as it's not us
December 18th, 2015 at 8:56 PM ^
You're behind the times.
Oregon already offered Crawford. However, his spot might have been taken now that they have three WRs committed.
December 18th, 2015 at 9:10 PM ^
And he is an EE AFAIK.
December 18th, 2015 at 8:41 PM ^
Didn't I read that Lance Anderson's future would have an effect on whether Long stuck with Stanford or not? I wonder if this means anything with regard to Anderson, recent news notwithstanding.
December 18th, 2015 at 8:43 PM ^
Yeah. There was also concern of he could get in the Stanford academically.
December 18th, 2015 at 8:51 PM ^
I don't understand the infatuation with Lance Anderson anyways. His defense isn't that great and he's only been a dc for a few years.
December 18th, 2015 at 9:12 PM ^
Great recruiter, good chemistry with the coaching staff. If you have enough talent and you're on the same page as your assistants you don't have to be a genius to field a good defense.
December 18th, 2015 at 10:04 PM ^
Didn't know that he is a good recruiter. That is always good to hear.
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December 18th, 2015 at 10:44 PM ^
You know who was a good recruiter? Brady Hoke was a good recruiter. Lets get him.
December 18th, 2015 at 9:17 PM ^
The door isn't quite closed all the way in regards to Anderson from what I read on Rivals today.
We'll know more by Monday, I assume.
December 18th, 2015 at 10:54 PM ^
The rivals guys seemed out of touch in the last update I read (membership just ended).
They were sold on Vic Fangio coming and believe Chuck Pagano is a candidate. Their sources are high.
December 18th, 2015 at 10:57 PM ^
According to them, Fangio turned the spot down.
December 18th, 2015 at 8:43 PM ^
I like M's chances against Washington
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December 18th, 2015 at 8:51 PM ^
Washington actually had the #1 FEI defense last year and top 10 FEI D the past 2 years... and has a defensive coordinator. And would be much closer to home.
But HARBAUGH.
This delay til mid Jan should also allow us to hire our DC if its a NFL guy. Which it appears to be trending to. So that should help winnow out some uncertainty.
December 18th, 2015 at 8:54 PM ^
Regarding our DC being an NFL guy, do you think it will be Pagano? I've heard him mentioned but not sure how much of a reality that is and if we would even want him.
December 18th, 2015 at 8:57 PM ^
An NFL head coach who had 11 win seasons three years in a row? Definitely want, never going to happen.
December 18th, 2015 at 9:57 PM ^
maybe brother John?
December 18th, 2015 at 9:12 PM ^
No, I think a coach who has three 11 win seasons out of 4 will be a head coach next year in the NFL.
But we still could get Belichick...
December 18th, 2015 at 9:35 PM ^
Even with Washington's forward trajectory and great defense, I can't imagine them having a recruiting advantage against Michigan for such a great prospect who's choosing between both schools. Washington still had a 6-6 season, and the promise of them matching our level of success over the Harbaugh years is very slim. I would imagine Long would prefer to play in higher-profile games (with more national exposure), greater rivalries, superior bowl games, a bigger&better stadium, a richer tradition - all with a more successful head coach... Right?
December 19th, 2015 at 2:54 AM ^
It's just that too much logic doesn't work for some people or something. Maybe they need to go against the grain? I'm starting to believe that. If that's the case guys like this need to be identified and completely bullshitted until they sign. Then be like yeah sorry but this is the best path you could've chose sucker! Deal with it.
December 18th, 2015 at 8:51 PM ^
Between Long and Hill, who would be a better prospect/ would work better with what Michigan is trying to run?
December 18th, 2015 at 8:55 PM ^
I like David Long better, and so do the recruiting sites. They're fairly similar players when it comes to size, but Long is faster. Michigan has talked to him about using him in all three phases of the game, and I'm not sure they've had the same discussions with Hill. Also, I think Hill developed a little bit this past year, but the knock on him previously was that he was fast, could jump, etc., but he didn't make many plays.
December 18th, 2015 at 8:51 PM ^
Ya coming?
Things seem to be moving quickly. Will this closing pace cause some kids to move sooner rather than later to avoid getting shout outs?
December 18th, 2015 at 8:56 PM ^
No. The recruits have their own timeline. The ones that are left considering us especially, no one you would say "no more room for you" to.
December 18th, 2015 at 9:05 PM ^
THE BAUGH IS WITH US
December 18th, 2015 at 9:06 PM ^
has Daniels as recently committed to Michigan. If you are friends with Brian on Facebook, someone shared a screen grab of it. I checked on my laptop and it shows Oklahoma.
December 18th, 2015 at 9:09 PM ^
Seems almost certainly a tech error.
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December 18th, 2015 at 9:14 PM ^
Looks like he just commited to OU in the form of a cake. It would be all over Mgo within 0.3 seconds if he committed here.
December 18th, 2015 at 9:18 PM ^
I just found it odd. Checked on mobile and it still says M.
December 18th, 2015 at 9:08 PM ^
But Ann Arbor + Harbaugh? Just cut to the chase and come to your new home David
December 18th, 2015 at 9:10 PM ^
Really enjoyed watching his highlight tape. He needs some serious work with his footwork but his hips look very smooth. Listed at 5-10 and under 180 but he looks thicker than that. Impressive speed and a lot of tools to work with.
December 18th, 2015 at 10:02 PM ^
I'm somewhat excited about this news, but the kid wants to be in the engineering program you guys. It's been very well discussed on here that engineering is a hard field to be accepted into first of all at Michigan, plus even fulfill while playing on the football team. This was the issue with Hand wanting to be an engineer. I hope this doesn't become any kind of deal breaker. Maybe Long can do it.
December 18th, 2015 at 10:39 PM ^
If he can get in at Stanford i am sure he can get in engineering program at UofM.
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December 18th, 2015 at 10:49 PM ^
WOTS is that he might not have made it through admissions to Stanford, but he would be able to get into Michigan.
December 18th, 2015 at 10:59 PM ^
the odds that he chooses us, Magnus?
December 19th, 2015 at 7:03 AM ^
I think Washington is probably slightly ahead, based on what I've heard him say. And he does still have a visit to UW set for January, so they'll get the last chance to impress him. That makes me slightly pessimistic, but there are still some things that could happen in Michigan's favor.
December 18th, 2015 at 10:06 PM ^
Excellent......
December 18th, 2015 at 10:08 PM ^
Outstanding I hope we get him. Go Blue! We need the help. Lewis and Peppers won't be around forever.
December 18th, 2015 at 10:59 PM ^
JD with NFL size?
December 18th, 2015 at 11:16 PM ^
See the Baugh. Be the Baugh.
December 18th, 2015 at 11:28 PM ^
Wonderful !
December 18th, 2015 at 11:23 PM ^
You would think elite DBs would be lining up to come in here and learn from Lewis and Peppers next year. Glad this young man is strongly considering it.
December 19th, 2015 at 12:25 AM ^
Keanu woah!
December 19th, 2015 at 1:40 AM ^
Thank you Jesus that Harbaugh is back at UM.
December 19th, 2015 at 1:55 AM ^
David reminds me very much of Jourdan Lewis, All American CB.