tpilews
12-03-2008, 05:57 PM
Here's some info that I ran across on mgoblog:
Lots of big names out there in 2010 early on. From what I've heard, Michigan isn't really in the picture for Bolden at this time, they seem to be focusing in on Gardner more. If and when OSU gets involved in Gardner's recruitment, we'll have a battle on our hands.
We closed the gap on Miami for Dior Mathis, and if (when) we reel Campbell back in, I think that will be another factor that sways Mathis towards Michigan. Nick Hill I believe grew up a Michigan fan and would jump quickly at an offer. Austin White...is interesting. All the smoke of MSU starting to back off him combined with my conversation with the coach at my former HS a couple weeks ago where he said that White is a huge prima donna and is difficult to coach makes me pause when I think about Michigan going after him.
It'll be interesting to see how William Gholston's recruitment plays out. The longer it goes, the better shot Michigan has, because he's definitely a Spartan lean at this point, and OSU will be involved in that, too. Still makes me shake my head to think that Michigan turned away from Gholston to go after Eugene Germany. Hindsight is 20/20, I guess.
Still feel really good about M-Rob, even though he's recently said he wants to play it out. Lo Wood will be a highly rated guy and he really wants a UM offer. De'Joshua Johnson is an FSU lean, but that's not insurmountable. Crisp and Seantrel Henderson are locks for 5 stars; not sure how much of a shot UM will have. I think UM's best shot at a highly rated OL prospect in 2010 will be with Christian Lombard. Early on it looks like a Michigan/Notre Dame battle; it sure would be nice to take advantage of the uncertainty in South Bend and actually WIN an OL recruiting battle with the Irish.
Also, RB Brennan Clay is on the Rivals 2010 250 to watch list, and he's Tate Forcier's partner in crime in the Scripps Ranch backfield. And he's already got an M offer, you have to think we'll be the favorite there.
Lots of big names out there in 2010 early on. From what I've heard, Michigan isn't really in the picture for Bolden at this time, they seem to be focusing in on Gardner more. If and when OSU gets involved in Gardner's recruitment, we'll have a battle on our hands.
We closed the gap on Miami for Dior Mathis, and if (when) we reel Campbell back in, I think that will be another factor that sways Mathis towards Michigan. Nick Hill I believe grew up a Michigan fan and would jump quickly at an offer. Austin White...is interesting. All the smoke of MSU starting to back off him combined with my conversation with the coach at my former HS a couple weeks ago where he said that White is a huge prima donna and is difficult to coach makes me pause when I think about Michigan going after him.
It'll be interesting to see how William Gholston's recruitment plays out. The longer it goes, the better shot Michigan has, because he's definitely a Spartan lean at this point, and OSU will be involved in that, too. Still makes me shake my head to think that Michigan turned away from Gholston to go after Eugene Germany. Hindsight is 20/20, I guess.
Still feel really good about M-Rob, even though he's recently said he wants to play it out. Lo Wood will be a highly rated guy and he really wants a UM offer. De'Joshua Johnson is an FSU lean, but that's not insurmountable. Crisp and Seantrel Henderson are locks for 5 stars; not sure how much of a shot UM will have. I think UM's best shot at a highly rated OL prospect in 2010 will be with Christian Lombard. Early on it looks like a Michigan/Notre Dame battle; it sure would be nice to take advantage of the uncertainty in South Bend and actually WIN an OL recruiting battle with the Irish.
Also, RB Brennan Clay is on the Rivals 2010 250 to watch list, and he's Tate Forcier's partner in crime in the Scripps Ranch backfield. And he's already got an M offer, you have to think we'll be the favorite there.