The Michigan Recruiting Thread

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OldDanTucker
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Dec 18, 2009 3:39pm
It is ideal for any team but most of them guys that are quick with great hands are very undersized which will cause some teams to stay away from them most of the time. Most teams will take a rb/wr with good size with less speed than the small quick wr/rbs
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pkebker
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Dec 18, 2009 9:09pm
Trueblue23 wrote:
OldDanTucker wrote: 4* LB/S Tony Jefferson (CA)-Down to USC, Oklahoma, UM
4* S/LB Josh Furman (MD)-UM Va Tech
3* DT Johnathan Hankins(MI)-Not 100% but have heard it will either be UM or O$U

Anyone hear anything on where these guys might go?

Johnathan Hankins is deciding between Michigan, OSU and Florida.. but there are talks of him extending his recruitment into January, in order to visit Alabama. His parents are high on Michigan, that's the only visit they have went on with him. I think it's VERY close between OSU and Michigan, with Florida a distant 3rd. My prediction- Ohio State

Tony Jefferson is supposed to announce on Friday at 9pm, I HIGHLY doubt he goes to Michigan.. but you never know. Reports say he is still struggling with his decision, which bodes well for Michigan. USC and OU have been ontop of him longer, and had he declared a long time ago Michigan would have zero chance. My prediction- USC

Josh Furman was supposed to play in the Crab Bowl this weekend, but will not do so due to injury. Virginia Tech was the favorite early, but Michigan basically swept the kid off his feet during his visit. My prediction- Michigan

3/3 with the kids would be HUGE, but IMO that is unrealistic. If anything, I think Furman and Hankins come before Furman and Jefferson.
Well it's Friday after 9...any word on Jefferson?
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Tinkertrain
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Dec 18, 2009 9:40pm
Jefferson as expected is heading to Oklahoma.
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pkebker
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Dec 18, 2009 9:45pm
Tinkertrain wrote: Jefferson as expected is heading to Oklahoma.
source?
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Tinkertrain
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Dec 18, 2009 9:56pm
It was posted on the insider board on michigan's scout page. I'd post the thread link but doing that could cost me my subscription.
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Trueblue23
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Dec 18, 2009 11:21pm
FYI that 9pm announcement is California time.. so in about a half hour.

Word is he is going to USC.
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Trueblue23
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Dec 19, 2009 12:37am
Jefferson commits to Oklahoma.. He was supposed to be a USC lock.. good pick-up for OU.
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pkebker
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Dec 19, 2009 7:50am
Trueblue23 wrote: FYI that 9pm announcement is California time.. so in about a half hour.

Word is he is going to USC.
Oh duh, I should have realized that.

Anyways, sucks we didn't pick him up. Any word when the other two will make their announcements?
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Trueblue23
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Dec 19, 2009 8:51am
Furman will be announcing on Sunday I believe, and there is no solid time table on Hankins, although I hear is is "ready to get this over with"

UPDATE: The Crab Bowl has been postponed due to the snow. Furman's father says he wants to announce at the game, so they hope it is rescheduled soon.. probably Monday night.
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OldDanTucker
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Dec 19, 2009 2:10pm
I really hope that Furman picks UM I just have a feeling like he could be a very good player.
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pkebker
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Dec 21, 2009 5:39pm
Any word if Furman made his announcement sunday?
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Tinkertrain
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Dec 21, 2009 6:07pm
Due to the snow storm the crab bowl was pushed back and Furman will announce for Michigan tonight.
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pkebker
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Dec 21, 2009 8:25pm
Tinkertrain wrote: Due to the snow storm the crab bowl was pushed back and Furman will announce for Michigan tonight.
Announce for Michigan? As in he is for sure committing to UM??
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Trueblue23
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Dec 21, 2009 8:30pm
Hey guys..

The Crab Bowl was delayed until tonight, and Furman WILL be announcing soon. He was very bummed about not being able to play, but he is excited to commit tonight. Word is he will commit in the 4th quarter, and right now there is just a few minutes left in the 1st half. VERY high chance that he is a Wolverine, I'll keep you updated.
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Trueblue23
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Dec 21, 2009 9:32pm
4th quarter just started, should hear something soon.
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pkebker
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Dec 21, 2009 9:37pm
Trueblue23 wrote: 4th quarter just started, should hear something soon.
Thanks! Keep us posted!
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Trueblue23
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Dec 21, 2009 9:40pm
Furman has committed to Michigan.

:)
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Trueblue23
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Dec 21, 2009 9:43pm
Four-star safety Sean Parker has announced that he has narrowed his list to 3 schools, those being Michigan, Cal, and USC. He will announce on signing day. This would be a great pickup for Michigan.
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pkebker
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Dec 21, 2009 9:57pm
Any chance Furman will see time at RB, or is he strictly a safety?
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Trueblue23
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Dec 21, 2009 10:10pm
pkebker wrote: Any chance Furman will see time at RB, or is he strictly a safety?
Still not sure.. RB is pretty solid as far as depth is concerned, he may end up in the "Spinner" position that Stevie Brown played this year... Although thinking of him and Marvin Robinson playing LB together is fun
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OldDanTucker
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Dec 22, 2009 12:30am
That would be amazing speed at LB. I really like this pick up I think he could be a pretty good player for UM
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Trueblue23
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Dec 22, 2009 12:29pm
Furman is an athletic freak..

6-foot-2, 192 pounds, 4.39 40 yd dash, 42 inch vertical, 4.12 in the shuttle and a broad jump of 9 ft 8 inches.
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Trueblue23
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Dec 22, 2009 12:32pm
Rivals confirmed that Furman will be playing the "Spinner" position, which is the LB/S hybrid spot. With his speed and burst off the edge, that is VERY promising. I can't wait to see him lining up with Marvin Robinson and Justin Turner.
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OldDanTucker
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Dec 22, 2009 12:55pm
with smith transfer out and warren leaving its a pretty good chance we could see turner and furman this season
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OldDanTucker
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Dec 22, 2009 1:05pm
I could see the D being like this next year
CB-Floyd
CB-Turner
FS-Woolfolk
SS-Emilien
LB(hybrid)-Furman
LB-Mouton
LB-Leech/Ezeh
DE(hybrid)-Roh
DE-Van Bergen(Ezeh could move here IMO)
DT-Martin
DT-Campbell