karen lotz;1375073 wrote:Web, did you see Poggi's dad's tweet?

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.

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.

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

vball10set;1375333 wrote:^^^He'll only be there three, but I know what you mean.

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.

Midstate01;1375138 wrote:Lol for real? I was reading Michigan fans comments back at him and it was hilarious. Guess they got teo'd

@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.

Coach_08;1376639 wrote:Hey Web who else is on Michigan's radar as we near signing day?

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.

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.

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.