Recruiting Class Snapshot (Scout)
Per mgouser Wettin 3's, Scout's Allen Trieu has a quick write-up on Michigan's recruiting class to date.
http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1088399.html
Nothing earth-shattering, but always enjoy Trieu's write-ups. They're positive on all the commits, but Ben Braden ("... now considered as one of the gems of the class") and Tom Strobel ("... our Scout staff thinks Tom Strobel may end up as one of the best players in this class") come up for particular praise. And the photo of Ross in M gear is worth the click.
He looks like he's been starting for 3 years. Gonna look great in that uniform, with the head cracking and fool clowning.
Speaks volumes about how good recruiting's been when "the one that got away" is a guy a lot of people weren't thrilled about anyway. I probably would have put Pike in that slot but there haven't been many guys we really missed on.
Yeah, I'm alright with letting Mauk "get away" as long as we've got Morris in the fold for 2013.
You said, with Morris coming in 2013, there is not a dying need for a QB this year. I absolutely think we should take one, but he doesn't need to be one of the top QB's in the country. Personally I really hope they offer Fuller, I can see him as QB for Michigan or switching to another position a year or two into it because our QB needs are satisfied.
Fuller has held an offer for quite some time. Now, how hard they are recruiting him is unknown.
sir. Thank you for setting me straight. I confused Fuller with Mike Simpson, I think. I like this guy, maybe Michigan is holding out to see if they can get someone better first?
I prefer they take a guy like Fuller at this point if they are going to take any QB at all. Take a guy that can possibly play a different position, so long as he is aware that a position change is a possibility and he is receptive to the idea.
I don't think a QB is a necessity for this class, especially with the abundant needs at other positions, the fact that we took a QB last season, and the fact that we have a 2013 QB committed already.
is a necessity to take a QB either, HOWEVA Michigan hasn't not (sorry for the double negative) taken a QB in I think 13 years.
Can't resist....responding....to this tired...subject....
It is a necessity to take a QB this class. It always is a necessity, and the stat you present is evidence that coaches realize this. It is very short sighted to not see the need for sufficient depth at QB. Please hop in my DeLorean and let's travel to 2014...
DG is in the NFL (or maybe he didn't get his redshirt) and you have a RS Junior Bellomy, a true Sophmore Morris (he got a dozen snaps as a frosh), with a scrawny incoming frosh QB who needs a redshirt. Let's say Morris does in fact turn out to be The Truth, but he get's injured in the 4th game, and is out for the rest of the season. We're left with one legitimate option, Bellomy, and he isn't all that highly rated.
This isn't even a worse case scenario! Bellomy could turn out to be a full on Coner (with equally sick lyrical skills) or Morris could decide a week before signing day that Washtenaw Community College is his dream school, leaving us only enough time to grab a low 3-star QB.
Basically, all those who don't see a need for a QB in this class are like a 1955 Biff getting the sports almanac, and unknowingly creating a terrible future. I'm just trying to prevent this like Doc and Marty.
We could take 2 QBs in the 2013 class, assuming that the needs at other positions won't be so pressing.
with you. And it is a tired subject. We simply must take a quarterback this year, I was just pointing out that I wouldn't mind if it were a quarterack who could possibly switch positions down the road if we find there is no nead for a quarterback.
Plenty of quarterbacks don't pan out like their supposed. Clayton Richards was a highly touted quarterback who ended up not playing much or well and turning to baseball towards the end of his career. Matt Guttirerez was another one who never really stepped up to the plate.
I don't think we need to worry about Brady Hoke's recruiting plan, by February someone will be locked in.
Assuming DG is here his senior year and starts in 2013, do you think we redshirt Morris? And do you think he starts in 2014?
Anyone can answer if they think they know. I'm not too sure about this so help is appreciated.
Morris looks to be that good. DG will probably be the starter in 2013, but I would try to give Morris a lot of playing time for a strong 2014 season!
Thanks Bodogblog for posting this, appreciate it! It's always nice to hear words from Allen T...
thanks for posting in the other thread
that there are going to be 25 guys at the top of this year's class
Trieu knows what he's talking about, so it's nice to see him be excited about the class.
Tom Strobel is one of the weirdest recruits, because ESPN has him as a low three star (our fourth lowest recruit), but Scout has him as one of our top players. It's interesting that recruiting sites certainly don't agree about a lot of guys.
he looks like a tackling machine in the videos i've seen. i'm still trying to find his neck.
This is a great write up, really gives me confidence about the strength and well-roundedness of this class. Thanks for posting.
One need. . .yet to fill is defensive tackle. We consider four-stars Danny O'Brien, Sheldon Day, and Ondre Pipkins to all be longshots.
-Michigan State's snapshot.
Between O'Brien and Pipkins, it is likely a matter of who commits first.
-Michigan's snapshot.
Oh Snap! Sparty got told!
they mad fo sho
but didn't Pipkins not even include MSU in his top 7? It's probably not concrete, but it doesn't look like he's considering them at all.
EDIT: Reply to Captain
Michigan has moved up to the #5 class on ESPN.
PSU comes in at 21, but that's it for the B1G in the Top 25.
It's early but woah. I'm as provincial as the next guy, but I won't mind if the B1G continues to be shut out this year. A huge up year for us coupled with a down year for all others would go a long way to restoring the normal balance of power.
In the B1G, but what about the balance of power across the NCAA. The B1G has a fair amount of catching up to do to be back where they send seven+ teams to Bowl Games and fair well in these games.
but after our troubles of the last several years, I'm going to be selfish. Even a good man (which I am not) has to know when it's time to be selfish.
Is in on some good prospects. Kent Taylor and Noah Spence could potentially end up in their class.
edit: posted in the wrong spot. Delete please.
with only 5 spots left (or is it 6?)
I"ll take:
O'brien or Pipken @ DT
Washington or Wormley at DE
Dunn @ RB
Stanford or Darboh @ WR
and Diamond @ OL
Might be a tall order for mere mortals but just like drinking a glass of water for Hoke, Mattison and Borges.
People have said anywhere between 5 and 7 more. We could have a class of 26 (no speculating where those spots would come from..)
I love how this class has really embraced the Michigan family and toughness...should be fun to see on the field in a few years