karen lotz;1375073 wrote:Web, did you see Poggi's dad's tweet?
Same here on DGreen. You never know what these kids are thinking, or how much they want to surprise people. Green did tweet yesterday that he was going to shock the world.. which could be a tribute to Juwan Howard or a sign of something weird..WebFire;1375013 wrote:Someone asked about here, don't remember who. I said nothing to worry about, even though I knew the smoke was starting. Everyone still thinks he is solid with Michigan, but it's like the kid from OSU that recently started visiting. Where there's smoke...
Everything points to Green to to Michigan, but I don't think the spread is that much. Very cautiously optimistic.
That's a fake twitter account created by either an SEC or Bama fan.Midstate01;1375081 wrote:Doubt there's any way he didnt
WebFire;1375126 wrote:That's a fake twitter account created by either an SEC or Bama fan.
Yeah, that's what I read. Makes sense, that was a very unusual comment to come from him.Midstate01;1375138 wrote:Lol for real? I was reading Michigan fans comments back at him and it was hilarious. Guess they got teo'd
Midstate01;1375216 wrote:Green picks michigan. Solid player. Good get and def a need for scUM
I hope you're right!vball10set;1375333 wrote:^^^He'll only be there three, but I know what you mean.
You guys got a good one, Webbie, much to my dismay.WebFire;1375351 wrote:I hope you're right!
DERRICK GREEN COMMITS TO THE MITTEN STATE TEAM. Odd that the first item of the day involves Michigan recruiting, but it's a fairly noteworthy event.On Saturday, Derrick Green announced a verbal commitment to play for the Wolverines this fall, capping a recruiting process that seemed likely to end with a commitment to Michigan as things neared conclusion.
However, Green's story is a little more nuanced than that. He was long thought to be a favorite for an Ohio State pledge. He grew up in Richmond, Virginia, a Buckeye fan and has always fancied himself as a B1G TEN tailback. He wears #27 in honor of Eddie George, his inspiration for football. He also had an Ohio State offer, so what happened?
A lot of things, actually.
Ohio State already has a small army of running backs, with Carlos Hyde returning for his senior season and Jordan Hall receiving a medical redshirt to return to action in 2013. Beyond that, Ohio State has Rod Smith, Warren Ball, and Bri'onte Dunn, in addition to Ezekiel Elliott in the 2013 recruiting class. Elliott committed first and Taivon Jacobs may have taken Green's spot as Ohio State shifted gears towards other needs.
That Ohio State is getting docked another three scholarships this year means Urban Meyer is sort of precluded from taking fliers on prospects that don't address core needs for the roster. Undaunted, Green will get his wish to play in the B1G TEN and add his name to the rivalry, only wearing sun and blue in lieu of scarlet and gray.
Green's commitment makes him the jewel of Michigan's recruiting class and may solidify Hoke's class as best in the conference, if you care about that sort of thing (you shouldn't). Beyond the highest profile recruit in their class, he'll help address a glaring deficiency for next year's roster at tailback. Really, those carries next year could be all his if he pans out. He and the emergence of Devin Gardner will help soften some of the attrition from last year's team, especially its offense.
Trying to find out if the account was real or not. Apparently Henry and his dad aren't speaking at the moment. If the account was real and Poggi goes to Bama, I'll be convinced someone opened a checkbook for them.Midstate01;1375138 wrote:Lol for real? I was reading Michigan fans comments back at him and it was hilarious. Guess they got teo'd
Either Poggi is going to be wearing Crimson, or Henry and his dad really aren't talking because they disagree about something. The smoke gets thicker.@BiffPoggi: Recruiting is a process that takes constant work. The lifeblood of any team. Players win games. #SEC . The reason they as a conference win.
Either a surprise or bank it for next year. Honestly, I'd like to see them bank it, because next year's class is expected to be smaller. They had an offer to TE Durham Smythe, but he opted for ND. Michigan still needs some attrition to get everyone in this class, so I see no reason to add someone just for the sake of adding.Coach_08;1376639 wrote:Hey Web who else is on Michigan's radar as we near signing day?
No surprise, and no loss IMO. There will be bigger fish to nab in '14.Trueblue23;1376975 wrote:Michigan dropped 2014 OL commit Denzel Ward today, no big shock there.
And I too hope they bank the remaining spot. Hoke is building crazy depth so next year will be about talent and talent only. I think that's when we get our elite WR, etc.
Rivals is reporting they do not expect Michigan to continue pursuing him. He won't be in this class.Midstate01;1377016 wrote:From ward: Just to let it be known the Michigan coaches still told me I have my offer and they're still recruiting me. It was my decision to part ways.
LOL at this.Midstate01;1377016 wrote:From ward: Just to let it be known the Michigan coaches still told me I have my offer and they're still recruiting me. It was my decision to part ways.