2011 Michigan Recruiting

• WebFire

  Writerbuckeye;828491 wrote:Five years?
  
  You're underestimating things by about half.

  
  You might be overestimating by half. Sure, OSU dominated the decade, but they only dominated the games the last 3 years.
• dave

  Writerbuckeye;828491 wrote:Five years?
  
  You're underestimating things by about half.

  incorrect
• FatHobbit

  

  nice article on Michigan and Hoke
  
  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/stewart_mandel/07/15/brady-hoke-michigan/index.html?sct=cf_t11_a0
  

  "I can't go [to Ohio State] and take penalties for something I never did," Kalis told ESPN.

  I don't blame him (or any player really) for that, but I still hope he goes 0-4 against OSU.
  

  The last time we saw the Wolverines play football, they lost 52-14 to Mississippi State in the Gator Bowl. In what would be the final dagger for Rodriguez, Bulldogs quarterback Chris Relf shredded Michigan's woefully overmatched secondary like so many before him. It marked the ninth time in 13 games the Wolverines allowed at least 34 points.

  But Hoke is a more rugged, pro-style guy, who likes his quarterback under center. His chosen offensive coordinator, Al Borges, is a West Coast Offense disciple who mentored former Auburn star Jason Campbell and current San Diego State standout Ryan Lindley. Hoke has begun the potentially delicate process of installing a more traditional offense without completely neutering Robinson's new-age abilities.

  I will be interested to see what UM can do about their defense and how they handle Denard. The defense has been terrible and I will be surprised if they can coach them up for next year. They'll have to take their time to get some players and by then I wonder (hope?) the tide will have shifted back in OSU's favor. Denard was spectacular last year and I would be afraid to do to much to change that. Unlike RR, I expect the new coach to work to his player's strengths and not try to force square pegs into round holes.
• dave

  Just getting back some of the injured guys on D and getting a year older will do wonders. They won't be anything amazing but should at least be able to make some stops. As for Denard, I've heard the coaches say they expect to be 50/50 under center/shotgun, and depending on what works with him that can go either way throughout the year.
• WebFire

  dave;833424 wrote:Just getting back some of the injured guys on D and getting a year older will do wonders. They won't be anything amazing but should at least be able to make some stops. As for Denard, I've heard the coaches say they expect to be 50/50 under center/shotgun, and depending on what works with him that can go either way throughout the year.

  
  The sad part is UM does have some decent players on defense. Nothing spectacular but decent. But RR and staff were terrible at evaluating the talent and putting then in the correct position. I think we'll see the D improve just because of the D staff. Obviously they aren't going to be world beaters overnight, but I am excited to see what this staff does.
• bigkahuna

  dave;833424 wrote:Just getting back some of the injured guys on D and getting a year older will do wonders. They won't be anything amazing but should at least be able to make some stops. As for Denard, I've heard the coaches say they expect to be 50/50 under center/shotgun, and depending on what works with him that can go either way throughout the year.

  
  I agree, the injured returns will help out quite a bit.
  
  I remember at the Spring Game there was a nice mix of what offense we ran last year and what offense we will run in the future. They most definitely will let Denard be Denard, but the transition will slowly come, which is what should have happened 3 years ago.
• Trueblue23

  

  From Tom VanHaaren, BBQ at the Big House visitors:
  
  OL Caleb Stacey - Commit
  
  LB Joe Bolden - Commit
  
  LB Kaleb Ringer - Commit
  
  LB Royce Jenkins-Stone - Commit
  
  DB Terry Richardson - Commit
  
  LB James Ross - Commit
  
  DE Matt Godin - Commit
  
  DB Allen Gant - Commit
  
  TE Devin Funchess - Commit
  
  DE/LB Mario Ojemudia - Commit
  
  DE Tom Strobel - Commit
  
  OL Kyle Kalis - Commit, said he will for sure be there. He's going up with his head coach Finotti, because his coach wants to sit down with Mattison to talk defense.
  
  OL Ben Braden - Commit
  
  2013 QB Shane Morris - Commit
  
  DT Danny O'Brien (6'2", 293 lbs, 4 Star)
  
  WR Jehu Chesson (6'3", 182 lbs, 3 Star)
  
  WR Monty Madaris (6'2", 190 lbs, 3 Star)
  
  2013 OL Steven Elmer
  
  2013 RB Wyatt Shallman
  
  2013 LB Jonny Reschke
  
  RB Bri'onte Dunn (6'2", 215 lbs, 4 Star) - His father told me that Bri'onte wants to go, so they will be going. That could potentially change, but as of today they are going to be there.
  
  DE Chris Wormley - Said via text he is coming to the event.
  
  Not Sure
  
  DT Ondre Pipkins (6'3", 325 lbs, 4 Star)- Might be in for the BBQ or shortly after
  
  OL Jordan Diamond (6'6", 290 lbs, 4 Star)
  
  DB Anthony Standifer - Commit, doesn't think he'll be there for it.
  
  DB Jeremy Clark - Commit, said he's going to try to make it up.
  
  WR Aaron Burbridge - Not sure yet
  
  TE AJ Williams - Commit. He's not sure if he's going yet.
• WebFire

  Dunn has confirmed that he will be attending the BBQ.
• Trueblue23

  

  Hopefully Shane Morris and Kyle Kalis can get Dunn on board.. but I doubt it.
  
  Either way, I really like Thomas Rawls' game.
• WebFire

  Yeah I'm hearing good things about Rawls. Camp can't get here soon enough.
• Trueblue23

  

  WebFire you going up to Ann Arbor on the 14th for fan day?
• WebFire

  Incoming frosh Kellen Jones is missing from the released roster. There was rumor that he had been involved with the law somehow and dismissed from the team. Looks like it may be true. Too bad, it looked like he was going to contribute early.
• WebFire

  Trueblue23;838307 wrote:WebFire you going up to Ann Arbor on the 14th for fan day?

  
  Doubtful.
• dave

  Graham Glasgow is now a preferred walkon at Michigan this fall, was supposed to be at OSU. He was talked about several times in the spring, definitely will be a red shirt. Hopefully Hoke and Co. can develop him so most of the guys in next years amazing Oline class can also redshirt.
• WebFire

  Yeah I saw that. Good news indeed.
• dave

  4* WR Amara Darboh on campus today, would be nice to land a big time WR before the HS year starts. His info is on the front of mgoblog right now
• bo shemmy3337

  got a 2 star FB today. Got to be honest I really do not see why they offered this kid but who knows.
• Midstate01

  

  bo shemmy3337;841106 wrote:got a 2 star FB today. Got to be honest I really do not see why they offered this kid but who knows.

  
  Dont see a lot of fb's get big stars
• karen lotz

  

  bo shemmy3337;841106 wrote:got a 2 star FB today. Got to be honest I really do not see why they offered this kid but who knows.

  
  
  I'm sure its already been answered, and I've probably already asked it but...How big will this class be? They are already at 20 I believe.
• dave

  25-26
• WebFire

  dave;841156 wrote:25-26

  
  Yep. And should be no problem now that Pace and Jones are not on scholly.
• karen lotz

  

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• WebFire

  Also, Terry Talbott, Teric Jones and Christian Pace are all out this year, possibly done for their careers, with injuries.
• WebFire

  Midstate01;841117 wrote:Dont see a lot of fb's get big stars

  
  Very true, you won't see any 5* FBs. However, I do scratch my head a bit on this one. No other major offers, and only 211 lbs. I think one guy summed it up well...
  

  The FB runs ahead of the HB and tries to block defenders for him. We need one of those guys.

• WebFire

  Arial picture of the new HD scoreboards going up at the Big House...