I spoke with a Cooper City Booster recently about this recruit and his response was "WHO?"
It appears the staff prematurely handed out "spots" in the class during the Summer Swarm Tour; only to change their mind and move on to other higher rated recruits. Can't blame them one bit because we need to compete with OSU and the SEC Big Boys (i.e. Bama).
However; Harbaugh extending offers to these lower rated recruits have opened doors for them to other schools... So it isn't all that bad....
Swenson was rated as a TOP 5 OL recruit as a sophomore; now he isn't even in the Top 30 OL recruits. Could it be possible that he regressed himself out of UM? Not that I agree with the timing....
If losing Johnson means we new have room to take both McDoom & Pie; I'm good with that!
My educated guess says Johnson is reading the writing on the wall with a log jam at WR in this class.. after all, he was an unexpected commit back on Dec after his visit (or was it during?)
Who cares what his position on the staff is! As long as we are keeping him, that's all I care about... The dude can recruit!!!
And to think a few weeks ago we all were worried about "Are we going to lose Partridge?" "Who on the staff is leaving to make room? Jackson? Zordich?" Harbaugh is always 3 steps ahead of us; He's Hannibal from The A-Team!!
I've been to every SEC campus and can tell you it is the "best looking" campus in the south... If I would have attended school in the south, it would have been there....
Pipeline 9; let's see how many we get for next year...
The Harbaugh name alone can recruit nationally on its own, unlike Hoke & even Rich Rod... Carr did a solid job of getting the California Kids to come to UM..
Demar Dorsey I believe committed to us back on signing day back in the Rich Rod years (which was kind of a surprise I believe, but may have been a connection with Denard since they are from neighboring high schools down here )... High rated recruit, but never set foot on campus...
How about Roger Harriott?? Former University School (won state champ; had blue chip recruits like Sam Bruce & co), Former FAU running backs coach (experience with the college game), Currently St Thomas Aquinas HC (the powerhouse of all powerhouses in FL).
If you think a Flanagan pipeline is great; just imagine a STA pipeline!
Wasn't Evans going to be converted to a slot receiver for us? Wonder if he will be looking around now with Nate Johnson recently committing ? Hope not, Evans has that game breaker speed we need!
Terrell was an All-American & #8 draft pick... Oh and Orange Bowl MVP (surprisingly not Brady, even though Carr says it was the best game he's ever seen Brady play in a Michigan Uniform)
Why not give it to Gary because he would be
the first #1 football recruit to attend UM?
It was used as motivation to Braylon because the number meant something; it was special... Oh and it seemed to have worked if my memory serves me correctly....
I cannot picture Harbaugh doing away with a Tradition started by Bo.
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Expect Harbaugh classes to be Top 5 from here on out....
Get use to hearing the term "PIPELINE 9" for the next 365 days.
Also, you know Harbaugh is already working on a way to top this year's signing with the stars.... just plain scary!
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I spoke with a Cooper City Booster recently about this recruit and his response was "WHO?"
It appears the staff prematurely handed out "spots" in the class during the Summer Swarm Tour; only to change their mind and move on to other higher rated recruits. Can't blame them one bit because we need to compete with OSU and the SEC Big Boys (i.e. Bama).
However; Harbaugh extending offers to these lower rated recruits have opened doors for them to other schools... So it isn't all that bad....
Swenson was rated as a TOP 5 OL recruit as a sophomore; now he isn't even in the Top 30 OL recruits. Could it be possible that he regressed himself out of UM? Not that I agree with the timing....
http://www.maxpreps.com/m/article.aspx?articleid=337a989a-06d5-4ab9-8b7…
http://247sports.com/Player/Erik-Swenson-27264
Interesting note; Rashan Gary was an Soph All American as an OL... Dude could play on both lines! Lol
If losing Johnson means we new have room to take both McDoom & Pie; I'm good with that!
My educated guess says Johnson is reading the writing on the wall with a log jam at WR in this class.. after all, he was an unexpected commit back on Dec after his visit (or was it during?)
More room for "Pie"
Shades of Chris Clark anyone????
In Harbaugh we Trust
Not part of the Pipeline9
Dare I say "Wide Receiver U"?!?!
Just a preview of Wrestlemania @ The Big House
Kap is perfect for
No QB?
Kap is perfect for Kelly's system...
Or at least an upgrade over Foles & Bradford
What's up with Rick Finotti? We hired him as a recruiting coordinator (I believe?) last year from St Edwards (traditional powerhouse in Cleveland).
Is he still on staff? Any pipeline to Cleveland recruits developing?? Seems to be the trend with that position on Harbaughs staff...
Maurice Claretts school of driving is providing OSU internships
But do they have Jumpman??
Who cares what his position on the staff is! As long as we are keeping him, that's all I care about... The dude can recruit!!!
And to think a few weeks ago we all were worried about "Are we going to lose Partridge?" "Who on the staff is leaving to make room? Jackson? Zordich?" Harbaugh is always 3 steps ahead of us; He's Hannibal from The A-Team!!
Have you been to Oxford, MS???
I've been to every SEC campus and can tell you it is the "best looking" campus in the south... If I would have attended school in the south, it would have been there....
Very historical as well....
Jan 20 is what I'm reading..
Visit to UW, followed by an in home visit from UM, then decision time
Room for Pie???
Anyone else see that David Long was wearing Michigan arm bands in the Army All-American game today?? Definitely Silent...
Pipeline 9; let's see how many we get for next year...
The Harbaugh name alone can recruit nationally on its own, unlike Hoke & even Rich Rod... Carr did a solid job of getting the California Kids to come to UM..
We take from Urban, but Urban can't take from us!
Demar Dorsey I believe committed to us back on signing day back in the Rich Rod years (which was kind of a surprise I believe, but may have been a connection with Denard since they are from neighboring high schools down here )... High rated recruit, but never set foot on campus...
Yup... And O'Korn....and a ton of other D1 recruits..
Bring Beamer Ball back out of Retirement
How about Roger Harriott?? Former University School (won state champ; had blue chip recruits like Sam Bruce & co), Former FAU running backs coach (experience with the college game), Currently St Thomas Aquinas HC (the powerhouse of all powerhouses in FL).
If you think a Flanagan pipeline is great; just imagine a STA pipeline!
Checks the "Harbaugh connection" box
Wasn't Evans going to be converted to a slot receiver for us? Wonder if he will be looking around now with Nate Johnson recently committing ? Hope not, Evans has that game breaker speed we need!
Beat me to the post....
http://fanbuzz.rare.us/story/stanford-rb-barry-sanders-jr-to-transfer/
Sounds like a NATIONAL championship D Line to me....
Stock up on D Line!
Lol nice!
Would love to see his transcript...
Any updates
Well Done Brian!!
Any updates on the rumored Greg Little visit?
Or who exactly DB JR was tweeting about in regards to his "about to get nasty" comment?
All these guys leaving makes you wonder if Urban Crier is leaving for the NFL (ie Browns)...
Then maybe they'll promote Fickell (fingers crossed!)
Par for the course this year with the OSU "extracurricular activities"
Damn double post on mobile version....
Getting an early Top QB recuit to commit sets the tone for the rest of the class... ie Morris, Gentry, Peters.... All highly rated classes...
http://247sports.com/Player/Dylan-McCaffrey-63682
Do want!
Can only help our chances with DPJ...
Terrell
Terrell was an All-American & #8 draft pick... Oh and Orange Bowl MVP (surprisingly not Brady, even though Carr says it was the best game he's ever seen Brady play in a Michigan Uniform)
But I guess he didn't "earn" it
Why not give it to Gary because he would be
the first #1 football recruit to attend UM?
It was used as motivation to Braylon because the number meant something; it was special... Oh and it seemed to have worked if my memory serves me correctly....
I cannot picture Harbaugh doing away with a Tradition started by Bo.
#1 to a linebacker????
This is Michigan! The #1 is sacred and only given to WRs that earn the distinction of being a grid iron legend...
See; Anthony Carter, Derrick Alexander, David Terrell, Braylon Edwards....
Desmond didnt wear it because D.A. Had it during the same time...
Is it possible that Urban is going to NFL (ie Browns) and that's why all his players are jumping ship?
The Browns did have one heck of an offer out there to him (one of top highest paid coaches/GM duties, and stake in ownership of team).
After all he did leave UF after a tough season in which he was suppose to be a title contender..
Is it possible that Urban is going to NFL (ie Browns) and that's why all his players are jumping ship?
The Browns did have one heck of an offer out there to him (one of top highest paid coaches/GM duties, and stake in ownership of team).
After all he did leave UF after a tough season in which he was suppose to be a title contender..
He's Peppers as a receiver; freak athlete
DJP is a must! Highest rated recruit to come out of our State since??? Gardner? Kev Grady? Henson?
Gotta keep the 5 stars in state...
Fingers crossed for McCaffrey
Extra spot opens up to take both WR targets ;)
Gonna need a visit before we can even consider this dream a possible reality....
Wouldn't be surprised if the future visit is kept on the down low..... Maybe same visit as Gary??
You know Harbaugh had something up his sleeve to let a recruit of this level to commit to a divisional opponent...