Ondre Pipkins visit reaction (free Sam Webb article at GBW)
via link from Sam Webb's twitter - good free article by Sam Webb at GBW regarding Ondre Pipkins visit. Talks about his hosts, the coaches, and his efforts at recruiting. References Josh Garnett and Jordan Diamond.
http://michigan.scout.com/2/1134074.html#.TtWfp4FMVxE.twitter
November 30th, 2011 at 8:51 AM ^
In a perfect world, I prefer the idea that the head coach is a scheme guy, and that techniques are taught by replaceable assistants. But I am for whatever works. I don't think it was anyone's preference last year to depend so much on Denard. It wasn't anyone's fault that Fitz was china in a bull shop for most of his first season.
November 30th, 2011 at 9:09 AM ^
my favorite recruit coming into this class. I just think the kid is going to be a complete bad ass. He has size, strength and speed. I think we were all amazed at his relatively low rankings on scout and rivals. He's finally getting his props for being the beast he is!
November 30th, 2011 at 10:13 AM ^
Contrast what Ondre says at the end about school work with Washington's comments about going to Ohio. I'm pretty sure we got the right guy...
November 30th, 2011 at 10:47 AM ^
After watching the film of PeeWee, he is going to need some work -- not sure he can step into a starting role. Watch his technique -- stands straight up (think BWC). I'm sure that our coaches can help him a ton but he is still pretty raw.
I would expect him to possibly redshirt or get into the line up on a spot basis. If he started early next season, I'd be surprised ...
November 30th, 2011 at 11:52 AM ^
I'd like to think this kid is contributing next season. The dl isn't anything to brag about going into next season. If the kid can be coached up then I want Mattison & co doing the coaching. This kid is going to be a beast!
If he comes in shape that would be a good start.
November 30th, 2011 at 12:13 PM ^
Maybe it's just me, but I don't see a lot of issues with Pipkins' pad level. I think he'll be just fine in that regard. Everybody gets too high once in a while, I guess, but I don't see a glaring issue.
November 30th, 2011 at 10:55 AM ^
Those quotes are pretty damning about RR and Co. The fact that the PLAYERS are saying this shows how little they think of his coaching now that they have had exposure to Hoke & Co.
November 30th, 2011 at 11:44 AM ^
If this class were to contain Poggi & Thomas that could have the dl looking very good going forward. 2013 is going to be the year!