Josh Furman come on down

[Rockie]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/video/2009/12/10/VI2009121003708.html

[bleed maize & blue]

I love how the interviewer kept trying to get him to comitt on air to Michigan. That is a big boy if he plays safety at Michigan holy crap. Looks like he has the potential to be a Brian Dawkins type safety.

[tpilews]

Sounds like a bright kid. Let's hope he makes a smart decision tomorrow. Coaches are recruiting him as a linebacker from what I've heard/read. That's where there's bigger need right now. UMs has something like 9 DBs in the fold next year.

[GoBlue21]

I don't care where this kid plays, bring him to Ann Arbor. He'll find his way on the field. We know how good Va Tech's defense is so if Michigan is inline with one of their recruits, he definitely has the potential...I agree with Rockie, COME ON DOWN!!!

[bighousemike84]

His announcement has been postponed. The Crab Bowl has been moved to Monday due to expected bad weather this weekend so we will have to wait until Monday to hear the good news

[1OSUNUT]

How can a kid that big and fast - have no national ranking ? What is the problem with him. He seems to have a lot of major schools attracted to him - but why the lame ranking. He has size, weight and speed - what gives ?

[Wolvrin704]

How can a kid that big and fast - have no national ranking ? What is the problem with him. He seems to have a lot of major schools attracted to him - but why the lame ranking. He has size, weight and speed - what gives ?

Good question. The rating services really seem to have allot of gaffes the last few years. Some guys who are highly rated don't make the transition to college very well, and some guys with low ranking bloom at the next level.

No exact science at all and the same proves true at the NFL level as well.

[Revelli]

Honestly, I don't think we get him... No reason, just a gut feeling he goes Va. Tech. Anyone else getting the same vibe?

[cartyboi]

It would seem that way as we've had some good luck as of late with recruits. We can't land them all. However, it's been shown that RR can recruit pretty strong recruits and he'll make sure we have the best chance to land him.

Nut- I feel that part of his lack of ranking is that he plays in Maryland. If he played in stronger football state he would be higher on the radars of many teams. His numbers could come from the strength of the football in his state, also. Another rational could be the division he plays in. My senior year of high school I rushed for 1600 yards, 19 touchdowns, and had a yards per carry average of 8 yards. I also had 80 tackles, 7 sacks, and 3 interceptions on defense. With those numbers, I could rank up there with a lot of recruits. What kills my stats is the fact that I played in D6 Ohio football. The most prestigious school that came to me was Carnagie Mellon. Great school, yes... but also expensive. And they don't offer athletic schollies.. which I would have needed. Big schools don't look to hard at the smaller divisions. They want the pipelines that have athletes year-in and year-out.

I'm getting a vibe that Furman could be a steal.

[1OSUNUT]

Cartyboi -

I normally agree with what you said - but many good players (some of the best Buckeyes) have come from small programs or states that are poor in the high school ranks. Many times what keeps these kids out of a major college is size. You hear lines like "Your really good, but if you were just 2 inches taller' or "We like what we see in you son, but (fill in the blanks)".

That does not seem to be the case with this kid. He has things that you cannot teach - size, speed and strength. I just found it very odd based on some of the names of the schools interested in him - that he would have a zero rating. Seems like a no brainer on paper to take a flyer on. He could be a Taylor (late Redskin and Hurricane) type player with that kind of size and speed. If that is what he becomes - he would be a difference maker.

[rickyleach]

Cartyboi -

I normally agree with what you said - but many good players (some of the best Buckeyes) have come from small programs or states that are poor in the high school ranks. Many times what keeps these kids out of a major college is size. You hear lines like "Your really good, but if you were just 2 inches taller' or "We like what we see in you son, but (fill in the blanks)".

That does not seem to be the case with this kid. He has things that you cannot teach - size, speed and strength. I just found it very odd based on some of the names of the schools interested in him - that he would have a zero rating. Seems like a no brainer on paper to take a flyer on. He could be a Taylor (late Redskin and Hurricane) type player with that kind of size and speed. If that is what he becomes - he would be a difference maker.

maybe they dont have a lot of film on the boy , i mean that is possible so he has flown under the radar .

[tpilews]

Honestly, I don't think we get him... No reason, just a gut feeling he goes Va. Tech. Anyone else getting the same vibe?

Sam Webb has given his "strong, strong, gut feeling" on Furman. Take it to the bank.

[tpilews]

maybe they dont have a lot of film on the boy , i mean that is possible so he has flown under the radar .

There's tons of video out there on him. I think the problem might be that he's being evaluated at a position that he doesn't really play in HS. He plays safety, RB, and some LB. He'll be a LB in college. He's a 4 star to scout, and 3 to the rest. Not sure why. Well, he's two spots away from being a 4 to rivals as well.

[cartyboi]

Cartyboi -

I normally agree with what you said - but many good players (some of the best Buckeyes) have come from small programs or states that are poor in the high school ranks. Many times what keeps these kids out of a major college is size. You hear lines like "Your really good, but if you were just 2 inches taller' or "We like what we see in you son, but (fill in the blanks)".

That does not seem to be the case with this kid. He has things that you cannot teach - size, speed and strength. I just found it very odd based on some of the names of the schools interested in him - that he would have a zero rating. Seems like a no brainer on paper to take a flyer on. He could be a Taylor (late Redskin and Hurricane) type player with that kind of size and speed. If that is what he becomes - he would be a difference maker.

I pick up what you're putting down. He is a really good sized kid with great speed. His highlight reel isn't too bad either. I'm not sure why he's not ranked higher.

[Bossgobbler23]

The Crab Bowl that Furman was to announce at today has been snowed out. They have rescheduled the game for 7 PM Monday where he will make his announcement. Barring some unforeseen disaster or reverse snake oil, he (is) will be Blue.

[TheHoff]

Cartyboi -

I normally agree with what you said - but many good players (some of the best Buckeyes) have come from small programs or states that are poor in the high school ranks. Many times what keeps these kids out of a major college is size. You hear lines like "Your really good, but if you were just 2 inches taller' or "We like what we see in you son, but (fill in the blanks)".

That does not seem to be the case with this kid. He has things that you cannot teach - size, speed and strength. I just found it very odd based on some of the names of the schools interested in him - that he would have a zero rating. Seems like a no brainer on paper to take a flyer on. He could be a Taylor (late Redskin and Hurricane) type player with that kind of size and speed. If that is what he becomes - he would be a difference maker.

It baffles me, 6-2 196lbs and a 4.36 40. That's just NUTS. (no pun intended)

Oh and on another note, Tony Jefferson committed to Oklahoma.