Steve: Recruiting mailbag questions

Submitted by Steve Lorenz on November 3rd, 2016 at 1:00 PM

I think you guys know the drill by now!

Shoot questions my way and I'll pick some out to answer in the very near future.

Steve

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Mgotri

November 3rd, 2016 at 1:02 PM ^

How does the cubs winning effect the incoming class?

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Laser Wolf

November 3rd, 2016 at 1:20 PM ^

Greatly in that the apocalypse is nigh and all recruiting is for naught.

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Ali G Bomaye

November 3rd, 2016 at 1:51 PM ^

“My opponent is going to have to die. But does he have to kill me too? He is killing me. But he has a right to. I have never seen a greater opponent than him. I do not care who kills who now.”

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julesh

November 3rd, 2016 at 1:02 PM ^

People always say that this year's results have more affect on next year's class than the upcoming one. Are there any big 2018 kids you think could be surprise commits if this year continues to be as good as it has been?

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Butch-dontcall…

November 3rd, 2016 at 2:27 PM ^

With all the attention given to this years team having such a positive effect on recruiting, it seems as though we are in on alot more higher ranked recruits. Do you see any attrition with our present recruits, in favor of more highly touted ones?

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stephenrjking

November 3rd, 2016 at 1:02 PM ^

We've heard various good scenarios for how well things could turn out. What's a worst-case scenario for what class Michigan winds up with if things go wrong?

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dragonchild

November 3rd, 2016 at 1:33 PM ^

I see you're a "glass half into the production run got outsourced to China and execs laid off the QA department to fund their bonuses while the board hired Dave Brandon" sort of guy.

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stephenrjking

November 3rd, 2016 at 1:41 PM ^

Live shot of me assessing recruiting outcomes:

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4godkingandwol…

November 3rd, 2016 at 1:05 PM ^

If recruiting is as dirty as everyone suggests, how does it not just fall apart. Seems like a house of cards that is really unstable, yet it seems to power on.

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Chalky White

November 3rd, 2016 at 1:12 PM ^

I've always wondered why some disgruntled player doesn't roll on a program like that guy did to SMU. With all of the players who get blown out of the southern programs when they are no longer useful, you would think they would be lining up for a book deal.

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Blue in AZ

November 3rd, 2016 at 1:33 PM ^

But they don't know how to read and write.

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BursleysFinest

November 3rd, 2016 at 1:55 PM ^

1. The number of kids getting extra benefits isn't as great as we believe it is (or at least not widespread among the kids who would be disgruntled)

2. It's so widespread that they are given an incentive to not talk

3. Players probably have friends still on the team and don't want to impact their former teammates

If forced, I would choose 3 as the most likely scenario.

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UMfan21

November 3rd, 2016 at 2:19 PM ^

I've always wondered this too. I mean, Maurice Clarett snitched on OSU. that's the most recent example I can think of.

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Cali's Goin' Blue

November 3rd, 2016 at 2:25 PM ^

What is the linebacker group looking like? Seems like I haven't heard about Singleton in awhile and we don't seem to have many other options than Browning

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Mr Miggle

November 3rd, 2016 at 2:45 PM ^

including hybrids?

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Chipper1221

November 3rd, 2016 at 1:06 PM ^

DID YOU KNOW

the last time the Indians lost a world series game 7- the Michigan Wolverines went on to win a NC and the GOAT took home the hiesman

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Chalky White

November 3rd, 2016 at 1:17 PM ^

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Bo Glue

November 3rd, 2016 at 1:31 PM ^

I THINK NOT!

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Alumnus93

November 3rd, 2016 at 2:18 PM ^

odoms won the Heisman??

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GWUWolverineFan

November 3rd, 2016 at 1:08 PM ^

If recruiting is as dirty as we all know it is, how come nothing is ever reported on it?

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4godkingandwol…

November 3rd, 2016 at 1:20 PM ^

That's a dumb question.

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GWUWolverineFan

November 3rd, 2016 at 6:08 PM ^

Not really, when I lived in New Orleans you could just sit at the bar and listen to boosters talk about it. Wouldn't be some impossible bit of investigative journalism.

Go hang out at Galatoires.

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Clarence Boddicker

November 3rd, 2016 at 7:27 PM ^

Why are we talking about this?

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4godkingandwol…

November 4th, 2016 at 1:08 AM ^

... i asked the same question a few minutes before you.

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JonnyHintz

November 3rd, 2016 at 2:15 PM ^

"Uh excuse me, NCAA? Yeah my family lives in poverty in a really bad neighborhood and this school that is already one of my top 5 schools handed me $10,000 and said that if I came to play for them, they'd move my family out of the ghetto and into a nice suburb near the school." You really think they're gonna rat out the school (although usually it is boosters who do it, not the school itself, and oftentimes the school is unaware at first).

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1VaBlue1

November 3rd, 2016 at 5:02 PM ^

Unless you're Ole Miss... Then you have the guy in charge of football operations handle the payments.

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poppinfresh

November 3rd, 2016 at 1:14 PM ^

Rison/Spartans seem to think ambry thomas is a silent commit. Sam thinks we are the team to beat longer term. What of early playing time/recent results/relationships at each school/other factors weigh more?

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Alumnus93

November 3rd, 2016 at 2:22 PM ^

I agree. He gets instant playing time there

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Steves_Wolverines

November 3rd, 2016 at 1:10 PM ^

What's the latest on Ambry Thomas? MSU chatter is that they are in the lead.

Who do you think will be the next OL to pull the trigger and commit to the good guys?

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Toasted Yosties

November 3rd, 2016 at 1:15 PM ^

Where do we stand with Baron Browning? If he doesn't end up at Michigan, tell me he doesn't end up at Ohio State, please.

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GoBluenoser

November 3rd, 2016 at 1:15 PM ^

Meaninng a top flight kid whose name we have heard nothing of to this point that may end up in the class. I'd imagine with this team's successes and some rivals' hardships, there may be a few.

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Mr Miggle

November 3rd, 2016 at 3:04 PM ^

this point last year. We were on his early list of top schools. We just weren't considered the favorite to land him until his very late visit.

Eubanks would be a good example though.

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brewandbluesaturdays

November 3rd, 2016 at 1:15 PM ^

Do you think Harbaugh will save any slots in the class to go after some immediate impact grad transfers to fill some gaps for next years team?

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rainingmaize

November 3rd, 2016 at 1:15 PM ^

Are there any late bloomers out there that are shooting up the big board?

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coldnjl

November 3rd, 2016 at 1:17 PM ^

Is Aubrey Solomon REALLY a possibility?

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d_ronii

November 3rd, 2016 at 1:17 PM ^

Looking at the numbers it looks like both tackle positions will be wide open. Is Drevno basically expecting 3 of the 6-7 incoming linemen to play immediately and balance out these classes?

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Schmozerine

November 3rd, 2016 at 4:25 PM ^

I think Drev wants to destroy everyone at counterstrike. That is my online endgame.
Plus he gets a lot of intel on there while playing. Hell of a way to recruit.

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Guy Fawkes

November 3rd, 2016 at 1:17 PM ^

If Ambry Thomas is indeed "out" does the staff turn up the heat for Holmes? Any other CB's out with Michigan high on the list?

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CorkyCole

November 3rd, 2016 at 1:31 PM ^

He's not "out." Lavert Hill's situation was pretty much a parallel to Ambry Thomas' current situation. It will be a battle until the end no matter what Sparty says.

Also, remember what Steve's said in the past - Silent commitments are not commitments.

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MotownGoBlue

November 3rd, 2016 at 1:43 PM ^

Except Ambry Thomas doesn't have an older brother already on the team. Landing JKP would give us a huge advantage.

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WeimyWoodson

November 3rd, 2016 at 4:43 PM ^

People are of the belief that Thomas is an MSU commit? This is news to me...

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Mojo Hall

November 3rd, 2016 at 1:23 PM ^

How much attrition is to be expected from the current commits? Is Harbaugh doing anything different this year to avoid a Swenson type of situation from last year?

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naters113

November 3rd, 2016 at 1:23 PM ^

How many early enrolees and whose looking most likely?

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FatGuyTouchdown

November 3rd, 2016 at 1:23 PM ^

see a lot of questions about Ambry Thomas being a strong MSU lean? I haven't seen anyhting come out that suggests that except for him taking a visit. Am I missing something or is it board paranoia?

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Toasted Yosties

November 3rd, 2016 at 1:26 PM ^

He corrected a person on Twitter regarding the UM-MSU score when MSU scored a TD. He also was reportedly consoling Dantonio after the game. Whether those actions constitute him a MSU lean, it is certain they are definitely a consideration for him.

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UMfan21

November 3rd, 2016 at 2:21 PM ^

consoling Dantonio? I don't know whether to laugh at the fact we broke a coach so badly that a 17 year old has to make him feel better, or laugh at the mental imagery of Thomas giving him a slice of pizza and pat on the back.

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