April 22nd, 2011 at 12:26 PM ^
It would take quite a bit of beefing up to add 40-50 lbs. to a frame. It's possible on a 6'5" frame but Junior Hemingway is 6'1" 225 lbs. Our S & C program could mold Funchess anyway they want. I wouldn't hesitate to pluck another TE.
April 22nd, 2011 at 12:49 PM ^
I would love to see Funchess molded into a beast WR. I think I read he has a 4.6 right now in the 40, sick the S&C coach on him, make him bigger/faster/stronger...boom...beast mode. But either way, glad to have him!
April 22nd, 2011 at 12:14 PM ^
to come together.
April 22nd, 2011 at 12:14 PM ^
Oh YEAAAAHHHHHHH!
Welcome to Michigan gents!!
April 22nd, 2011 at 12:15 PM ^
Two By Two HAnds of BLUE!!!
April 22nd, 2011 at 12:41 PM ^
+1 for Firefly/Serenity reference.
/scifigeek
April 22nd, 2011 at 12:16 PM ^
Chance we see another commit today?
April 22nd, 2011 at 12:29 PM ^
or do you know something?
April 22nd, 2011 at 12:40 PM ^
No, but since the coaches have said they will take 3 TE's this year, and two just committing, it could trigger a commitment from someone like Ron Thompson to ensure he has his spot.
April 22nd, 2011 at 12:43 PM ^
I had just heard that we may see another one. Yes, I'm extremely greedy lol
April 22nd, 2011 at 12:43 PM ^
I had just heard that we may see another one. Yes, I'm extremely greedy lol
I guess you are....
April 22nd, 2011 at 12:17 PM ^
I don't know if it's his recruiting strategy or just the way things worked out so far, but I really like Hoke's style of going hard after recruits early in the process.
April 22nd, 2011 at 12:20 PM ^
Could Williams be an OT prospect? 6'6"/260 already.
April 22nd, 2011 at 12:21 PM ^
damn you
April 22nd, 2011 at 12:22 PM ^
i was just going to post the same comment. i doubt he ends his college career at TE. if memory serves, jon jansen was recruited as a TE and he turned out pretty well at LT.
April 22nd, 2011 at 12:21 PM ^
Am I insane in thinking that Williams may be ticketed for offensive tackle? 6'6" 260 already?
Love the avatar
I just changed it this morning... its got all three of my favorite players.
Mine too
April 22nd, 2011 at 12:23 PM ^
that Funchess committed. I guess I figured he was gonna go green.
April 22nd, 2011 at 12:25 PM ^
6'6 260 pound TE. Anyone else thinking a redshirt and then a beast of a pulling guard (Omameh 2.0)
Kind of tall for the interior line. Probably a better fit at tackle.
big enough to play as a true freshman. But what the hell do I know?
April 22nd, 2011 at 12:28 PM ^
On GoBlueWolverine, Funchess said that the coaching staff told him he would play TE and WR, and Williams was told that "They are definitely looking at me for tight end."
April 22nd, 2011 at 12:36 PM ^
any chance funchess plays wr? i'm just fantasizing over a behemoth wide reciever on the outside
Guessing from the post you replied to:
"On GoBlueWolverine, Funchess said that the coaching staff told him he would play TE and WR..."
I think that says there's a chance
April 22nd, 2011 at 12:28 PM ^
overplayed "LOL Sparty ownz the STAEE" comment.
msu green mafia 4eva!!!!!!!!!!
April 22nd, 2011 at 12:29 PM ^
COME ON DOWN
April 22nd, 2011 at 12:31 PM ^
Awesome. Great way to start a weekend, Look at Hoke doing work on the recruiting. We are going to have an awesome class without ol' zeke.
April 22nd, 2011 at 12:32 PM ^
Damn, whats up with these 4*'s?!
April 22nd, 2011 at 12:39 PM ^
I like all this action from 4* guys so no one take this the wrong way, but is Michigan in position to get any 5* guys after missing out on Pike?
Chris Wormley, DE (a Michigan lean?)
Bri'onte Dunn, RB (current OSU commit who's said he wants to visit Michigan)
April 22nd, 2011 at 12:33 PM ^
Man I needed this after the Pike, Christian and D-Mo news!
April 22nd, 2011 at 12:36 PM ^
With the third set of position commitments pledging in pairs, it's possible that's not a coincidence. It could be indicative of a relatively common recruiting strategy that's employed to varying degrees at most programs across the country: "we have two TE spots this year, and I just wanted to let you know that one was filled this afternoon. If you want a spot in this class, it's now or never; I'm going to make this same phone call to five other guys after you, but wanted to give you the first crack at it."
This is a high-pressure sale that can be very effective; one potential drawback whenever the stratagem is employed is an increased risk of decommitments down the road (e.g. guys who were leaning Blue but not completely sure pull the trigger to reserve a spot but may not have finished their soul-searching).
I have no idea whether or to what degree Michigan is employing similar pressure tactics, and I don't think anyone in our class so far is going to decommit, but it's something to consider.
That said, welcome Funchess and Williams. Best decision you'll ever make!
April 22nd, 2011 at 12:40 PM ^
Does when they have tons of offers out, but its also early. I would say at QB or TE this happens, not at OL/DL/LB/DB, etc
April 22nd, 2011 at 12:37 PM ^
Two good pickups here. They seem like they could play more than just TE also.
April 22nd, 2011 at 12:38 PM ^
Burbridge? Seems like he is closer with Ojemudia.
April 22nd, 2011 at 12:41 PM ^
All Big Ten potential
It truly is a good Friday
April 22nd, 2011 at 12:53 PM ^
#HALOL
April 22nd, 2011 at 12:45 PM ^
This is really good news! Thanks for posting it!
April 22nd, 2011 at 12:53 PM ^
Great to see another position of need filled.
April 22nd, 2011 at 12:53 PM ^
Awesome news. I like it. I like it a lot.
April 22nd, 2011 at 12:54 PM ^
The staff wasn't lying when they said they'd be stressing the midwest. 3 from Michigan and 3 from Ohio.
...so far.
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