Hello Taylor Lewan!!!!
Yes. Taylor Lewan has committed. I'm very excited because he seems like a great prospect. Thoughts???
Here is the article on Scout http://michigan.scout.com/a.z?s=162&p=2&c=821240&ssf=1&RequestedURL=htt…
This is great news and now I don't care about the decommitment of Barnes at all. Hooray!
December 14th, 2008 at 10:52 AM ^
thoughts are hell yeah, we needed another top OL commit. now lets get another and some LBs. GO BLUE.
December 14th, 2008 at 10:55 AM ^
Totally Agree with u turbo cool
December 15th, 2008 at 6:20 PM ^
Once barwis gets hold of lewan. he'll turn him into a beast.
December 14th, 2008 at 10:52 AM ^
That should help the line out alot.
December 14th, 2008 at 11:02 AM ^
takes some pressure off the snake oil sales to guys like Travis Bond and Quinton Washington and probably makes the a guy like Chris Freeman more of luxury and someone we can take time to develop should he decide to commit.
December 14th, 2008 at 11:02 AM ^
Not saying he is going to be like Jake but the kid supposedly really admires how Jake plays. This is a great pick up and i hope to see this kid dominate like Jake did. Hopefully Jake will come in on the off season to train with Barwis and "tutor" Lewan. Let's just hope he doesn't decommit next week! :P
December 14th, 2008 at 2:16 PM ^
He even kinda looks a bit like Jake!
December 14th, 2008 at 11:08 AM ^
I'm trying to get a hold of his Dad right now, but I'm sure they're either really busy or getting on a plane soon. I'll let you guys know when I hear back.
But this is awesome. I heard this, and couldn't have been more excited. Wait until you guys see this kid play, he's a monster. He dominates, and has only played the position for one year. This is a huge get for us.
December 14th, 2008 at 11:21 AM ^
Wow Tom. It's amazing that you have all these connections. How did you do it??
December 14th, 2008 at 11:22 AM ^
You started this post out eerily similar to THE KNOWLEDGE.
YES.
December 14th, 2008 at 11:45 AM ^
Sorry maybe i missed it but I'm not sure what you're talking about
December 14th, 2008 at 11:49 AM ^
THIS GUY, IS THE KNOWLEDGE. YES.
http://www.mgoblog.com/diaries/d-coordinator-situation
http://www.mgoblog.com/diaries/looking-forward-psu
December 14th, 2008 at 12:01 PM ^
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December 14th, 2008 at 11:27 AM ^
Very good pickup. He does look like he plays with some anger in his highlight video. Gotta love getting nasty lineman!!!
December 14th, 2008 at 11:47 AM ^
Where do you find his highlight video besides for on Scout or Rivals?
December 14th, 2008 at 1:09 PM ^
they usually have the free videos from either site or the homemade highlight reels that some recruits (or their friends) put together.
December 14th, 2008 at 11:27 AM ^
Not a bad trade off, Barnes for Lewan. That puts us back at 21. I am hoping the following can possibly be reeled in:
Quentin Washington
Tana Patrick
Jayron Hosley
and a snake oil or two.
December 14th, 2008 at 11:45 AM ^
though I understand what you are trying to type it needs to be clear this wasn't a trade off. Lewan would have committed regardless of Jordan. The two have nothing to do with each other. IOW, Taylor didn't commit because he knew Jordan decommitted. Now, let's close this class with a BANG and start the 2009 campaign with a burning desire to KICK ASS!
December 14th, 2008 at 1:39 PM ^
Just meant i'll take Barnes, a meh linebacker decommitting, for a commitment from Lewan to make the weekend a positive instead of a negative. Of our entire recruiting class Barnes was the one didn't impress me very much.
December 14th, 2008 at 2:26 PM ^
I'm not a fan of Barnes, either. I think the description of him as a "meh" recruit is accurate.
However, I wonder if the "You shouldn't judge him when he hasn't played a down of college football!" crowd will make itself known.
December 14th, 2008 at 5:31 PM ^
Sigh. I, too, was not insanely excited about Barnes. That said, one would assume that since he held an extremely early offer from Michigan (he was, for instance, offered before say, Lewan) SOMEONE who knows a hell of a lot more football than I do (or, you, I imagine) thought he had value. So, no, not that upset. But I do think that our opinions of him, as fans that have seen 3 minutes of highlight reels, are next to worthless.
December 14th, 2008 at 12:07 PM ^
I hope we get her, too! She's HOTT!
December 14th, 2008 at 11:55 AM ^
As someone said above, Lewan reminds me of Jake Long. The size, the frame, the nastiness, etc. I think he fits perfectly in this offense, too. I think he'll be our best lineman out of the last few recruiting classes.
December 14th, 2008 at 12:33 PM ^
He doesn't just remind me of Jake Long, he looks just like him
http://vmedia.rivals.com/IMAGES/PROSPECT/PHOTO/TAYLORLEWAN6_30150.JPG
December 14th, 2008 at 1:47 PM ^
He definitely looks like Barwis will have a big effect on him. If he is as good as people say he is right now, I am anxious to see how good he will be once he puts on some more muscle.
December 14th, 2008 at 2:30 PM ^
I think it's a bit unfair to start with these OMG Jake Long comparisons before the kid has even stepped on campus.
Lets give him some space and time and then, at that point, make comparisons to former Wolverines.
December 14th, 2008 at 2:40 PM ^
I don't think it's unfair to say "He reminds me of Jake Long."
It WOULD be unfair to, after a couple uninspiring seasons, say "He was supposed to be the next Jake Long and he sucks!" or something to that effect. Because he's not the next Jake Long; he's Taylor Lewan.
Again, if people think it's unfair to make these comparisons before guys get to college, then they should probably stop following recruiting. Because every time a guy is given a star rating, that sets an expectation level for that guy's performance.
We're going to make comparisons, good or bad. If we don't voice them, they'll be in our head, anyway. It's fair to say a guy reminds us of someone else; it's not fair to expect the same level performance from him.
December 14th, 2008 at 8:26 PM ^
I completely agree with you. It's kind of like when Brian says that a certain recruit may remind you of a certain NFL or former Michigan player. It is not to say that we expect them to be that player in 4 years, but more so that we understand that they have the same build and same skills.
December 14th, 2008 at 2:41 PM ^
Thanks to Coach Rod for getting this guy to come to Michigan-very excited! This player is the real deal! Michigan Fans will get pumped once they see this guy play. Jake Long thanks for your great play at Michigan, your biggest fan is following in your footsteps,wow-sweet!
December 14th, 2008 at 3:09 PM ^
I know this is extremely early and unfounded...
But I cannot help imagining a 2010 O-line that looks something like Lewan-Mealer?-Molk-Barnum-O'Neil.
That would be sweet.
December 14th, 2008 at 3:39 PM ^
Probably need to fit Omameh in there somewhere...the coaches have been raving about him since he arrived, and he'll probably be one of the redshirt freshmen that sees the field next year.
December 14th, 2008 at 6:28 PM ^
afaik
December 14th, 2008 at 7:52 PM ^
same with Khoury, i've been hearing he's been doing real well. anything on Wermers?
December 14th, 2008 at 3:41 PM ^
You forgot Omameh. RR metioned his name to play next year. I think he's gonna be good too. And i agree that we will be a powerhouse team by 2010
December 14th, 2008 at 4:03 PM ^
I was debating to put him at LG, but Elliott is one of my buddies so I gave him the nod. You guys like the pic with Lloyd Carr on the court after the Duke game? I wasnt ready for the picture, so I look a little creepy, but it doesnt matter. Its me with fucking Lloyd Carr!
December 14th, 2008 at 4:40 PM ^
The oline in a couple of years will yield some All Big X types. R2 and staff are really do one helluva job...GO BLUE!
December 14th, 2008 at 6:05 PM ^
I just talked to Dave Lewan. They just got back into Phoenix, and are headed to Taylor's banquet. He's going to let me know Taylor's reasons for picking Michigan once they are done. Briefly he said there were a lot of reasons with an exclamation point. I'll let you know when he gets back to me, might not be until tomorrow, they're probably tired.
December 14th, 2008 at 6:33 PM ^
Thanks a lot. please keep us updated
December 14th, 2008 at 8:17 PM ^
For your relentless quest keeping us inform...GO BLUE BABY!
December 15th, 2008 at 1:36 AM ^
Now that must of been a pretty good visit...but speaking of visits, I've always wondered this....
What exactly do the recruits do on their visit to campus. I know they usually go to some sporting event and tour the campus/facilities, but anything else?
December 15th, 2008 at 1:39 AM ^
They party, view the local scenery, and try to get involved in nature.
December 15th, 2008 at 8:32 AM ^
with Shari Acho, the Academic Success Program co-director. and for those who have specific academic interests in mind (or parents who are along for the visit) they probably meet with people from the department/major they're considering. they also hang out at the dorms with their player host and have dinner and play video games at RR's house, per some quotes from one of the Dec. 6th visitors.
December 15th, 2008 at 5:32 AM ^
They usually go to a sporting event and then they talk to the coaches and look at the stadium.
December 15th, 2008 at 12:09 PM ^
They also mostly go out and party and look for women, preferably ones who don't actually go to Michigan.
December 15th, 2008 at 4:17 PM ^
Never gets old
December 15th, 2008 at 5:38 PM ^
That's actually true. I saw him at a water polo game a couple weeks ago and he definitely looked soft.
December 15th, 2008 at 6:28 PM ^
The collective memory here is unreal. LOL
December 15th, 2008 at 6:46 PM ^
Tom, any update on Taylor's reasons for picking Michigan, from Taylor and his dad???
December 15th, 2008 at 9:32 PM ^
I've been emailing him back and forth all day. I just called him, and I think he was eating dinner. I'm just waiting for him to call me back. I'll post it when I get it.
December 17th, 2008 at 6:47 PM ^
Thanks again.