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Sunday, July 10, 2011
New Michigan Man!: 5 Star OT Kyle Kalis
Another great day to be a Wolverine, Michigan has picked up its 19th commitment and #6 offensive tackle in the nation, 5 Star Kyle Kalis. Not only is it great that he is a top player but its great because he BURNED O$U by de-committing from them and joining the 2012 Michigan class.
This is another Ginormous, Huge, Mega, Super, Big, (Insert another word for large here) pick up for Michigan. Not only is it amazing that he is an O$U de-commit and this is killing the Bucknut faithful, but also because this kid is an absolute stud of a prospect and a monster of a human being. As for his position, being 6'5'' 300+ pounds in high school means that he could be even bigger by the time he is in Ann Arbor. Kalis will most likely be a right tackle at the next level but I could also see him slide inside because in his tape, he has a great ability to pull and slide along the line and with the possibility of Michigan landing another top OT, they could set it up to be an All-American O-Line.
Per Scout: Kalis is a tough, strong lineman who dominates consistently. He plays the game hard and is an excellent run blocker and drive blocker. He plays with good leverage and finishes his blocks strong. He shows the ability to pull and lead, and is coordinated and athletic in the open field. He has good feet all around, which is also evident in pass pro. If there's a knock, it's that he may not be long enough for left tackle. - Trieu
As for the rest of the class: Since Kalis is a top prospect in Ohio and the nation, he will be able to talk to the top players he knows. Also this is another spot down for the class and offensive line, so who knows who he could pull in to the Michigan class, Brionte Dunn maybe?!?
Offers: Michigan, Alabama, Auburn, Cal, Cincy, Clemson, Florida, Iowa, LSU, Miami, MSU, Nebraska, O$U, Notre Dame, Penn State, Pitt, Wisconsin, Basically any school that has ever played college football.
Scout: (5 Star) Rivals: (4 Star) ESPN: (4 Star/80 overall) 247 Sports: (4 star/96 rating)
Kalis highlights.
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| Big Dog Kyle Kalis |
Per Scout: Kalis is a tough, strong lineman who dominates consistently. He plays the game hard and is an excellent run blocker and drive blocker. He plays with good leverage and finishes his blocks strong. He shows the ability to pull and lead, and is coordinated and athletic in the open field. He has good feet all around, which is also evident in pass pro. If there's a knock, it's that he may not be long enough for left tackle. - Trieu
As for the rest of the class: Since Kalis is a top prospect in Ohio and the nation, he will be able to talk to the top players he knows. Also this is another spot down for the class and offensive line, so who knows who he could pull in to the Michigan class, Brionte Dunn maybe?!?
Offers: Michigan, Alabama, Auburn, Cal, Cincy, Clemson, Florida, Iowa, LSU, Miami, MSU, Nebraska, O$U, Notre Dame, Penn State, Pitt, Wisconsin, Basically any school that has ever played college football.
Scout: (5 Star) Rivals: (4 Star) ESPN: (4 Star/80 overall) 247 Sports: (4 star/96 rating)
Kalis highlights.
Friday, July 8, 2011
18 Down and 8 Spots Remaining
With scholarship recruit #18 committing today, the Maize and Blue are on a roll. Now that Brady Hoke has taken over it seems like, for the first time in a LONG time, that Michigan has legit shot with any and every single recruit out there. It doesnt matter if they are 5 star recruits, Hoke and Co get them on the phone and get them out to Ann Arbor, and the prospects seem to come away extremely impressed and put Michigan in their top/remaining schools.
So with all of that being said, what can we expect with the remaining 8 scholarships? Well if the past couple months are any sign, then we might be in store for one of the best recruiting classes, not only in the nation, but in Michigan football history.
My best guess (and pipe dream) take on the final 8 (In order of my best guessed commitment date):
1. 5* OT Kyle Kalis, 6'5'' 305lbs, Lakewood, OH. (St. Edwards HS)
- Rumor has is that he is already a silent commit and will be visiting this weekend or next.
2. 4* DE Chris Wormley, 6'5'' 250. Toledo, Ohio (Whitmer HS)
- Another player that may be a silent commit, but seems inevitable he commits soon.
3. 4* NT Ondre Pipkins, 6'3'' 320lbs. Kansas City, MO (Park Hill HS)
-Just like the players before, it just seems like he's a Michigan lock, would shock me if hes not blue.
4. 5* DE Aldophus Washington, 6'6'' 240. Cincinnati, OH. (Taft HS)
-Named his top 5 and O$U was not in it. Michigan may be his out right leader after his trip.
5. 4* WR Dwayne Stanford, 6'4'' 195lbs. Cincinnati, OH. (Taft HS)
-Since Washington is #4 on the list, Stanford is obviously #5, since they are a package deal.
This is where things get interesting. With only 3 spots left I have the best guess(A) and a great scenario(B):
6(A&B). 5* RB Brionte Dunn, 6'1'' 215lbs. Canton, OH. (GlenOak HS)
-This should be right before the season and O$U will be hit with a bowl ban, byebye Suckeyes, Hello Heisman.
7(A). 4* WR Jordan Payton, 6'2'' 205lbs. Westlake Village, CA (Oaks Christian HS)
-After de-committing from USC, Payton has expressed his interest in Michigan, a visit could seal it.
7(B). 5* OT Zach Banner, 6'9'' 310lbs. Lakewood, WA. (Lake HS)
-A possibility, hopefully Michigan can pull of the unthinkable and get this monster prospect.
8(A). 5* OT Jordan Diamond, 6'6'' 290lbs. Chicago, IL. (Simeon Vocational HS)
-Seems like he has been a Michigan lean forever, but bigger programs have been trying to pull him away.
8(B). 5* OG Joshua Garnett, 6'5'' 275, Puyallup, WA. (Puyallup HS)
-Best friends with Banner, and has said they wanna play together in college, hey it could happen!
It could be possible Michigan can find one more spot, especially if they want too (just tell the small slot receivers and bad RR recruits they won't play and can transfer if they want)
Possibilities for #9 commit:
Last but not least, WR Jordan Payton mentioned something about a "Fab Five" group of players signing together. Here is the quote:
So with all of that being said, what can we expect with the remaining 8 scholarships? Well if the past couple months are any sign, then we might be in store for one of the best recruiting classes, not only in the nation, but in Michigan football history.
My best guess (and pipe dream) take on the final 8 (In order of my best guessed commitment date):
1. 5* OT Kyle Kalis, 6'5'' 305lbs, Lakewood, OH. (St. Edwards HS)
- Rumor has is that he is already a silent commit and will be visiting this weekend or next.
2. 4* DE Chris Wormley, 6'5'' 250. Toledo, Ohio (Whitmer HS)
- Another player that may be a silent commit, but seems inevitable he commits soon.
3. 4* NT Ondre Pipkins, 6'3'' 320lbs. Kansas City, MO (Park Hill HS)
-Just like the players before, it just seems like he's a Michigan lock, would shock me if hes not blue.
4. 5* DE Aldophus Washington, 6'6'' 240. Cincinnati, OH. (Taft HS)
-Named his top 5 and O$U was not in it. Michigan may be his out right leader after his trip.
5. 4* WR Dwayne Stanford, 6'4'' 195lbs. Cincinnati, OH. (Taft HS)
-Since Washington is #4 on the list, Stanford is obviously #5, since they are a package deal.
This is where things get interesting. With only 3 spots left I have the best guess(A) and a great scenario(B):
6(A&B). 5* RB Brionte Dunn, 6'1'' 215lbs. Canton, OH. (GlenOak HS)
-This should be right before the season and O$U will be hit with a bowl ban, byebye Suckeyes, Hello Heisman.
7(A). 4* WR Jordan Payton, 6'2'' 205lbs. Westlake Village, CA (Oaks Christian HS)
-After de-committing from USC, Payton has expressed his interest in Michigan, a visit could seal it.
7(B). 5* OT Zach Banner, 6'9'' 310lbs. Lakewood, WA. (Lake HS)
-A possibility, hopefully Michigan can pull of the unthinkable and get this monster prospect.
8(A). 5* OT Jordan Diamond, 6'6'' 290lbs. Chicago, IL. (Simeon Vocational HS)
-Seems like he has been a Michigan lean forever, but bigger programs have been trying to pull him away.
8(B). 5* OG Joshua Garnett, 6'5'' 275, Puyallup, WA. (Puyallup HS)
-Best friends with Banner, and has said they wanna play together in college, hey it could happen!
It could be possible Michigan can find one more spot, especially if they want too (just tell the small slot receivers and bad RR recruits they won't play and can transfer if they want)
Possibilities for #9 commit:
- 4* WR Aaron Burbridge
- 4* DT Danny O'Brien
- 5* DT Aziz Shittu
- 4* TE Ron Thompson
- 5* OT Andrus Peat
- 3* FB EJ Fatu
- 4* DT Sheldon Day
- 5* OT Kyle Murphy
Last but not least, WR Jordan Payton mentioned something about a "Fab Five" group of players signing together. Here is the quote:
"I'm going to tell you this, it's going to be interesting the next couple of weeks in recruiting…You're going to see a lot of changes. Just think Fab Five"I think he just let that one slip because he quickly tried to cover it by saying that doesn't mean its Michigan, they just said it was "like" the fab five. That could be a big time thing, and since he's an elite prospect and from the west coast I could see these 5 fabbing it up in Ann Arbor together:
1. 4* WR Jordan Payton
2. 5* OT Zach Banner
3. 5* OG Joshua Garnett
4. 5* DT Aziz Shittu
5. 4* WR Bryce Treggs
New Michigan Man!: 4 Star FS Jarrod Wilson
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner! Michigan has picked up one of its biggest and best recruits today, as OH FS Jarrod Wilson has chosen to be a Wolverine over ND and PSU.
A huge pick up for Michigan, especially since most of the big name teams offered including all of their rivals.Wilson said he will be enrolling early so he will have the chance to really make an impact early for the Maize and Blue. With 10+ interceptions last year and 5 of those going for touchdowns, he could be one of the top free safeties on the depth chart in 2012.
As for the rest of the class: This will be the last defensive back taken, which gives Michigan 4 DB's coming in for 2012. Also they have Jeremy Clark gray shirting so they basically got 5. Hopefully Wilson is a good recruiter like some of the other top players so he can bring in some great recruits from Ohio.
Offers: Notre Dame, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan State, Ohio State, Penn State, Pitt, Stanford, UCLA, WVU.
Scout: (4 Star) - Rivals: (4 Star) -ESPN: (4 Star/80 overall) - 247 Sports - (4 Star/91 overall)
Stats: 52 tackles as a junior. Had 10 interceptions and returned 5 for touchdowns. Had one fumble recovery which was returned 98 yards for a touchdown.
Jarrod Wilson Highlights
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| Big, Play Making Free Safety: Jarrod Wilson |
As for the rest of the class: This will be the last defensive back taken, which gives Michigan 4 DB's coming in for 2012. Also they have Jeremy Clark gray shirting so they basically got 5. Hopefully Wilson is a good recruiter like some of the other top players so he can bring in some great recruits from Ohio.
Offers: Notre Dame, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan State, Ohio State, Penn State, Pitt, Stanford, UCLA, WVU.
Scout: (4 Star) - Rivals: (4 Star) -ESPN: (4 Star/80 overall) - 247 Sports - (4 Star/91 overall)
Stats: 52 tackles as a junior. Had 10 interceptions and returned 5 for touchdowns. Had one fumble recovery which was returned 98 yards for a touchdown.
Jarrod Wilson Highlights
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Future Wolverine QB: Shane Morris highlights
The 2013 south paw prospect and possible top QB was Co-MVP at the Madden 7on7 tournament a couple weekends ago, after leading the Michigan team to a championship. Here are his highlights from the tourney:
Shane Morris 7on7 highlights.
From the film and all of the analysts chatter, Shane Morris could be the next great Michigan signal caller.
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| Michigan Commit: Shane Morris,QB |
From the film and all of the analysts chatter, Shane Morris could be the next great Michigan signal caller.
Update: The Opening presented by Nike
The Opening is a training camp/competition for most of the elite high school football prospects in the entire nation. This event will be held in Oregon (the birthplace of Nike) and features the top players from the 12 National Nike high school football training camps, and will also feature other top prospects from all over the nation.
The event started today (July 5th) and goes until Friday July 8th. At the end of the camp Nike will crown winners for the Nike 7on7 tournament, Nike Linemen Challenge and SPARQ Rating National Champions.
So why is this a big deal for Michigan recruiting, lets just say a couple targets and commitments will be in attendence.........5 recruits and 11 targets, not including 3-4 players they turned away because of lack of grades or scholarships.
Commits
Ex-Michigan Targets:
The event started today (July 5th) and goes until Friday July 8th. At the end of the camp Nike will crown winners for the Nike 7on7 tournament, Nike Linemen Challenge and SPARQ Rating National Champions.
So why is this a big deal for Michigan recruiting, lets just say a couple targets and commitments will be in attendence.........5 recruits and 11 targets, not including 3-4 players they turned away because of lack of grades or scholarships.
Commits
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| Michigan commit: 4* James Ross |
- 4* Terry Richardson, CB, Cass Tech HS : An elite, lock down corner who lacks size but makes up for it with amazing play making ability.
- 4* James Ross, LB, St. Mary's HS : One of the top prospects in Michigan and Linebackers in the nation. Will be a legit play maker for the Wolverine defense.
- 4* Mario Ojemudia, RDE/OLB, Harrison HS : A perfect fit for a rush linebacker in a 3-4 defense or a rush defensive end in a 4-3.
- 4* Erik Magnuson, OT, La Costa Canyon HS : The big o-lineman that Michigan is used to having. Could take some time to develop but should be a good one.
- 3* Anthony Standifer, CB, Crete Monee HS : Could really make his case for a 4th star this week.
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| Michigan Target: 5* Brionte Dunn, RB |
- 4* Nelson Agholor, S, Berkeley Prep HS : A play maker that plays both safety and wide receiver in high school and could play it at the next level. Not a good chance he goes Blue.
- 4* Ron Thompson, TE, Southfield HS : Has been a Michigan lean for a long time, could be apart of this class if he wants to be the third TE.
- 4* Zach Banner, OT, Lakes HS : A big big guy (6'8'' 300+ lbs), and a legit, top player in the nation. Best part is he might be a package deal with 4* OL Joshua Garnett (They kinda look like twins).
- 4* Adam Bisnowaty, OT, Fox Chapel HS : Another O-lineman that Michigan is very high on. Could be a project offensive tackle, but could really develop.
- 4* Sheldon Day, DT, Warren Central HS : Michigan has really cooled down on him, Day will be a force in college, but looks like not at Michigan at this moment.
- 5* Brionte Dunn, RB, Glen Oak HS : STILL a O$U commit, but seems to just be waiting to de-commit when he finds out how bad the sanctions will be. Could be the next great RB.
- 4* Danny O'Brien, DT, Powers Catholic HS : Has always been seen as one of the top players in Michigan, and could be a great get for the Wolverines at a much needed position.
- 5* Aziz Shittu, DT, Buhach HS : After some Michigan love on twitter, he is legitimately tied to going Blue. He decommitted from Stanford, so you know he's smart and looks for academics.
- 5* Jordan Simmons, OG, Crespi Carmelite HS : A huge man, that could be a All-American with the right coaching. Michigan would be a great place for him to develop, but very doubtful.
- 4* Dwayne Stanford, WR, Taft HS : Big, Plaxico Burress-esk WR that could be a HUGE get for Michigan, especially because of his teammate and his talent.
- 5* Aldophus Washington, DE, Taft HS : Freakish athlete that could be the top prospect in Ohio. Could be a impact player right away.
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| Michigan Target: 5* Aziz Shittu, DT |
Ex-Michigan Targets:
- 4* CB/S Wayne Morgan - Michigan stopped recruiting him after the CB spots were filled
- 4* CB Armani Reeves - Had Michigan and PSU in his top 2, but after the last CB spot was filled, that changed.
- 4* DE Se'Von Pittman - Now committed to MSU, but was rumored to have been turned down by Michigan because of grades.
- 4* DE Ifeadi Odenigbo - Another player who was turned down by Michigan recently because of the lack of spots at the DE position.
Friday, July 1, 2011
Quick Hits Update
Michigan Recruiting:
-5 Star recruit and #6 DT in America, Aziz Shittu, has expressed his interest in being a Michigan Wolverine and joining this amazing recruiting class that Head Coach Brady Hoke has going.
- 5/4 Star recruit, WR Jordan Payton, has de-committed from USC. This is HUGE for Michigan, because Payton has already expressed his interest in Michigan and now has them in his Final four with Oklahoma, Florida and USC. This could be even bigger because Michigan needs a WR or two in this class and Payton is one of the best in the country. Reminds me of a old school #1 receiver at Michigan, someone who can stretch the field, catch the ball, run after the catch and make big plays. Jordan Payton Highlights.
-5 Star recruit and #6 DT in America, Aziz Shittu, has expressed his interest in being a Michigan Wolverine and joining this amazing recruiting class that Head Coach Brady Hoke has going.
"Hope Michigan's Class don't fill up before I make a decision" - @AzizShittuThat is from his personal twitter account, and also he has been contacting Michigan commit Royce Jenkins-Stone about "The Opening" and talking about playing together. So hopefully Royce, James Ross, and T-Rich can put their recruiting hats on and pull an Elite, Top level Defensive Tackle into the Michigan class. This would be crazy though because that would make Ondre Pipkins and/or Danny O'brien pull the trigger on picking Michigan also because there is not much room for too many big men. Aziz Shittu Highlights.
- 5/4 Star recruit, WR Jordan Payton, has de-committed from USC. This is HUGE for Michigan, because Payton has already expressed his interest in Michigan and now has them in his Final four with Oklahoma, Florida and USC. This could be even bigger because Michigan needs a WR or two in this class and Payton is one of the best in the country. Reminds me of a old school #1 receiver at Michigan, someone who can stretch the field, catch the ball, run after the catch and make big plays. Jordan Payton Highlights.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
NCAA Football 2012 Player ratings
Check out the video in the link to see the first player ratings. Lets just say they were a little off with some of the ratings and positional starters for Michigan.
NCAA 2012 Player Ratings
NCAA 2012 Player Ratings
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Michigan Depth Chart: 2011 vs 2012
2011 Offense vs 2012 Offense
QB:
1. #16 Denard Robinson JR - #16 Denard Robinson SR
2. #7 Devin Gardner SO - #7 Devin Gardner JR
3. #3 Russell Bellomy FR - #3 Russell Bellomy SO
-Breakdown: No change, just experience gained.
RB:
1. #33 Stephen Hopkins SO - #33 Stephen Hopkins JR
2. #15 Michael Cox RS JR - #15 Michael Cox RS SR
3. #28 Fitzgerald Toussaint RS SO - #28 Fitzgerald Toussaint RS JR*
4. #20 Michael Shaw SR - #20 Brionte Dunn FR
5. #38 Thomas Rawls FR - #38 Thomas Rawls SO
6. #2 Vincent Smith JR - #2 Vincent Smith SR
7. #49 FB John McColgan RS SR - #48 FB Joey Kerridge
-Breakdown: Only Shaw will be graduating, and possible incoming FR Dunn could really make a push for a good amount of carries. Toussaint could be a transfer candidate.
WR X (#1 guy):
1. #21 Junior Hemingway RS SR - #17 Jeremy Jackson JR
2. #22 Daryl Stonum SR - #87 Dwayne Stanford FR
3. #17 Jeremy Jackson SO - #80 Ricardo Miller RS SO
-Breakdown: Im guessing Stonum will be let back on the team for the 2011 season, but in 2012 we will be losing two of our best receivers in Hemingway and Stonum to graduation. Incoming Freshmen could make a big impact here.
WR Z (Speed/Deep threat)
1. #12 Roy Roundtree RS JR - #12 Roy Roundtree RS SR
2. #6 Je'Ron Stokes JR - #6 Je'Ron Stokes SR
3. #19 Kelvin Grady RS SR - #83 Jerald Robinson RS SO
-Breakdown: Not much of a change besides Kelvin Grady graduating, but look for the 3 players in each year to have big impacts.
WR Y (Slot)
1. #9 Martavious Odoms SR - #26 Drew Dileo JR*
2. #26 Drew Dileo SO - #5 Justice Hayes SO
3. #5 Justice Hayes FR - #10 Jeremy Gallon RS JR*
-Breakdown: This position could but replaced after/during the 2011 season since we are turning back into a pro style offense, but I think we have good slot players like Odoms. Smaller Rich Rod-esk players like Gallon, Dileo and T-Rob will all be on transfer watch.
TE:
1. #86 Kevin Koger SR - #88 Brandon Moore RS SR
2. #88 Brandon Moore RS JR - #82 Chris Barnett SO
3. #82 Chris Barnett FR - #86 Devin Funchess FR
4. #81 Steve Watson RS SR - #89 AJ Williams FR
-Breakdown: After a possible huge year by Koger, we will lose him to graduation. But we have a great infusion of talent coming in and a good player to replace him in Moore.
OT:
1. LT #77 Taylor Lewan RS SO - LT #77 Taylor Lewan RS JR
2. RT #72 Mark Huyge RS SR - RT #75 Michael Schofield RS JR
3. #75 Michael Schofield RS SO - #67 Kyle Kalis FR
4. #57 Elliot Mealer RS JR - #57 Elliot Mealer RS SR
5. #69 Eric Gunderson RS SO - #76 Jordan Diamond FR
6. #70 Kristian Mateus RS FR - #74 Erik Magnusson FR
-Breakdown: Huyge will be graduating and a ton of great freshmen will be coming in 2012. This could be a great position for the Wolverines now and in the future.
OG/C:
1. LG #56 Ricky Barnum RS JR - LG #56 Ricky Barnum RS SR
2. C #50 David Molk RS SR - C #50 Rocko Khoury RS SR
3. RG #65 Patrick Omameh RS JR - RG #65 Patrick Omameh RS SR
4. #63 Rocko Khoury RS JR - #58 Chris Bryant SO
5. #58 Chris Bryant FR - #79 Tony Posada SO
6. #79 Tony Posada FR - #64 Christian Pace RS SO
7. #64 Christian Pace RS FR - #68 Blake Bars FR
8. #56 Tony Burzynski RS FR - #71 Caleb Stacey FR
-Breakdown: O-Line leader Molk will be graduating, but with another year of teaming up, Barnum and Omameh could both be All-Big Ten members.
2011 3-4 Defense vs 2012 3-4 Defense
DE: (Top 2 start in 4-3)
1. #53 Ryan Van Bergen RS SR - #55 Jabreel Black JR
2. #55 Jabreel Black SO - #97 Brennen Beyer SO
3. #97 Brennen Beyer FR - #90 Aldophus Washington FR
4. #92 Keith Heitzman FR - #56 Tom Strobel FR
5. #94 Jordan Paskorz RS FR - #97 Pharaoh Brown FR
6. #95 Chris Rock FR - #92 Keith Heitzman SO
-Breakdown: With team leader and captain Ryan Van Bergen graduating, and the addition of a great DE recruiting class, 2012 could see a bunch of the DE's interchanging and making an impact.
NT:
1. #73 Will Campbell JR - #73 Will Campbell SR
2. #76 Quintin Washington RS SO - #76 Quintin Washington RS JR
3. #54 Richard Ash RS FR - #99 Ondre Pipkins FR
4. #39 Will Heininger RS SR - #54 Richard Ash RS SO
-Breakdown: The same players will return and possibly with the addition of Ondre Pipkins who could compete for playing time right away.
DT:
1. #68 Mike Martin SR - #68 Danny O'Brien FR
2. #96 Terry Talbott RS FR - #53 Chris Wormley FR
3. #41 Kenny Wilkins RS FR - #96 Terry Talbott RS SO
4. #93 Chris Eddins RS FR - #62 Matt Godin FR
-Breakdown: Best defensive player, Mike Martin will be graduating, but hopefully Chris Wormley can put on some weight and become a dominant DT in the mold of Richard Seymour, also FR Danny O'Brien will join this class and make a big impact under Greg Mattison. Wilkins is on transfer watch.
OLB: (top 2 start)
1. #88 Craig Roh JR - #88 Craig Roh SR
2. #4 Cameron Gordan RS SO - #4 Cameron Gordan RS JR
3. #27 Mike Jones RS JR - #27 Mike Jones RS JR
4. #57 Frank Clark FR - #40 Antonio Poole SO
5. #40 Antonio Poole FR - #57 Frank Clark SO
6. #7 Brandon Hawthorne JR* - #58 Mario Ojemudia FR
7. #58 Brandon Herron RS SR - #51 Kaleb Ringer FR
-Breakdown: A great 2011 and 2012 recruiting class will infuse great talent at OLB, especially to rush the QB and cover TE's and RB's. Hawthorne is on transfer watch.
ILB: (top 2 start)
1. #25 Kenny Demens RS JR - #25 Kenny Demens RS SR
2. #9 Marell Evans RS SR - #52 Kellen Jones SO
3. #37 Jake Ryan RS FR - #37 Jake Ryan RS SO
4. #52 Kellen Jones FR - #10 Royce Jenkins-Stone FR
5. #42 JB Fitzgerald SR - #6 James Ross FR
6. #26 Isaiah Bell RS SO - #44 Desmond Morgan RS FR
7. #44 Desmond Morgan FR - #26 Isaiah Bell RS JR
8. #59 Paul Gyarmati RS JR - #7 Joe Bolden FR
-Breakdown: With everyone but JB Fitzgerald returning, this could be the position for some of the most competition. Demens is a lock, but look for Kellen Jones to take on a big role in 2011 and 2012.
CB: (top 2 start)
1. #29 Troy Woolfolk RS SR - #12 JT Floyd RS SR
2. #12 JT Floyd RS JR - #5 Courtney Avery JR
3. #5 Courtney Avery SO - #18 Blake Countess SO
4. #18 Blake Countess FR - #2 Terry Richardson FR
5. #17 Tony Anderson RS SR - #35 Greg Brown SO
6. #35 Greg Brown FR - #21 Raymon Taylor SO
7. #21 Raymon Taylor FR - #22 Terrence Talbott JR
8. #22 Terrence Talbott SO - #24 Delonte Hollowell RS FR
9. #24 Delonte Hollowell FR - #26 Anthony Standifer FR
-Breakdown: Woolfolk and Floyd will bring some much needed skill and talent to the secondary, and in 2012 we will have a good amount of talent coming in and returning, especially under great coaching.
S: (top 2 start)
1. FS #13 Carvin Johnson SO - FS #13 Carvin Johnson JR
2. SS #32 Jordan Kovacs RS JR - SS #3 Marvin Robinson JR
3. #3 Marvin Robinson SO - #32 Jordan Kovacs RS SR
4. #6 Josh Furman RS FR - #6 Josh Furman RS SO
5. #15 Thomas Gordan RS SO - #22 Jarrod Wilson FR
6. #23 Floyd Simmons RS JR - #15 Thomas Gordan RS JR
7. #20 Tamani Carter FR - #23 Floyd Simmons RS SR
8. #7 Brandon Hawthorne JR - #14 Allen Gant FR
9. #31 Jared Van Slyke RS SR - #20 Tamani Carter RS FR
Breakdown: A very deep position in 2011, we have great talent and physical skill, but I see Kovacs holding down the SS position since he has the experience. But I think talent and speed will overcome him in 2012 with a freak athlete and big hitter, Marvin Robinson or even Josh Furman taking over the position.
Returning:
1.KR: #9 Martavious Odoms SR - KR: #5 Justice Hayes FR
2.PR: #21 Junior Hemingway RS SR - PR: #83 Jerald Robinson
3. #22 Daryl Stonum SR - #2 Terry Richardson FR
4. #5 Justice Hayes FR - #26 Drew Dileo JR
-Breakdown: This is a bit of a challenge after 2011 since both return men will be graduating. But I expect young gun Justice Hayes to contribute and the smaller slot guys like Jeremy Gallon and Dileo, if they dont transfer, to compete for a spot.
Kicking:
1. K #45 Matt Wile FR - K #45 Matt Wile SO
2. P #43 Will Hagerup SO - P #43 Will Hagerup JR
3. KO #34 Brendan Gibbons SO - KO #34 Brendan Gibbons JR
-Breakdown: This part of the team has been an absolute mess the past years, besides Hagerup. I expect the FR Wile to come in and take over the spot right away and Gibbons to learn to kick a ball again as the kick off man.
QB:
1. #16 Denard Robinson JR - #16 Denard Robinson SR
2. #7 Devin Gardner SO - #7 Devin Gardner JR
3. #3 Russell Bellomy FR - #3 Russell Bellomy SO
-Breakdown: No change, just experience gained.
RB:
1. #33 Stephen Hopkins SO - #33 Stephen Hopkins JR
2. #15 Michael Cox RS JR - #15 Michael Cox RS SR
3. #28 Fitzgerald Toussaint RS SO - #28 Fitzgerald Toussaint RS JR*
4. #20 Michael Shaw SR - #20 Brionte Dunn FR
5. #38 Thomas Rawls FR - #38 Thomas Rawls SO
6. #2 Vincent Smith JR - #2 Vincent Smith SR
7. #49 FB John McColgan RS SR - #48 FB Joey Kerridge
-Breakdown: Only Shaw will be graduating, and possible incoming FR Dunn could really make a push for a good amount of carries. Toussaint could be a transfer candidate.
WR X (#1 guy):
1. #21 Junior Hemingway RS SR - #17 Jeremy Jackson JR
2. #22 Daryl Stonum SR - #87 Dwayne Stanford FR
3. #17 Jeremy Jackson SO - #80 Ricardo Miller RS SO
-Breakdown: Im guessing Stonum will be let back on the team for the 2011 season, but in 2012 we will be losing two of our best receivers in Hemingway and Stonum to graduation. Incoming Freshmen could make a big impact here.
WR Z (Speed/Deep threat)
1. #12 Roy Roundtree RS JR - #12 Roy Roundtree RS SR
2. #6 Je'Ron Stokes JR - #6 Je'Ron Stokes SR
3. #19 Kelvin Grady RS SR - #83 Jerald Robinson RS SO
-Breakdown: Not much of a change besides Kelvin Grady graduating, but look for the 3 players in each year to have big impacts.
WR Y (Slot)
1. #9 Martavious Odoms SR - #26 Drew Dileo JR*
2. #26 Drew Dileo SO - #5 Justice Hayes SO
3. #5 Justice Hayes FR - #10 Jeremy Gallon RS JR*
-Breakdown: This position could but replaced after/during the 2011 season since we are turning back into a pro style offense, but I think we have good slot players like Odoms. Smaller Rich Rod-esk players like Gallon, Dileo and T-Rob will all be on transfer watch.
TE:
1. #86 Kevin Koger SR - #88 Brandon Moore RS SR
2. #88 Brandon Moore RS JR - #82 Chris Barnett SO
3. #82 Chris Barnett FR - #86 Devin Funchess FR
4. #81 Steve Watson RS SR - #89 AJ Williams FR
-Breakdown: After a possible huge year by Koger, we will lose him to graduation. But we have a great infusion of talent coming in and a good player to replace him in Moore.
OT:
1. LT #77 Taylor Lewan RS SO - LT #77 Taylor Lewan RS JR
2. RT #72 Mark Huyge RS SR - RT #75 Michael Schofield RS JR
3. #75 Michael Schofield RS SO - #67 Kyle Kalis FR
4. #57 Elliot Mealer RS JR - #57 Elliot Mealer RS SR
5. #69 Eric Gunderson RS SO - #76 Jordan Diamond FR
6. #70 Kristian Mateus RS FR - #74 Erik Magnusson FR
-Breakdown: Huyge will be graduating and a ton of great freshmen will be coming in 2012. This could be a great position for the Wolverines now and in the future.
OG/C:
1. LG #56 Ricky Barnum RS JR - LG #56 Ricky Barnum RS SR
2. C #50 David Molk RS SR - C #50 Rocko Khoury RS SR
3. RG #65 Patrick Omameh RS JR - RG #65 Patrick Omameh RS SR
4. #63 Rocko Khoury RS JR - #58 Chris Bryant SO
5. #58 Chris Bryant FR - #79 Tony Posada SO
6. #79 Tony Posada FR - #64 Christian Pace RS SO
7. #64 Christian Pace RS FR - #68 Blake Bars FR
8. #56 Tony Burzynski RS FR - #71 Caleb Stacey FR
-Breakdown: O-Line leader Molk will be graduating, but with another year of teaming up, Barnum and Omameh could both be All-Big Ten members.
2011 3-4 Defense vs 2012 3-4 Defense
DE: (Top 2 start in 4-3)
1. #53 Ryan Van Bergen RS SR - #55 Jabreel Black JR
2. #55 Jabreel Black SO - #97 Brennen Beyer SO
3. #97 Brennen Beyer FR - #90 Aldophus Washington FR
4. #92 Keith Heitzman FR - #56 Tom Strobel FR
5. #94 Jordan Paskorz RS FR - #97 Pharaoh Brown FR
6. #95 Chris Rock FR - #92 Keith Heitzman SO
-Breakdown: With team leader and captain Ryan Van Bergen graduating, and the addition of a great DE recruiting class, 2012 could see a bunch of the DE's interchanging and making an impact.
NT:
1. #73 Will Campbell JR - #73 Will Campbell SR
2. #76 Quintin Washington RS SO - #76 Quintin Washington RS JR
3. #54 Richard Ash RS FR - #99 Ondre Pipkins FR
4. #39 Will Heininger RS SR - #54 Richard Ash RS SO
-Breakdown: The same players will return and possibly with the addition of Ondre Pipkins who could compete for playing time right away.
DT:
1. #68 Mike Martin SR - #68 Danny O'Brien FR
2. #96 Terry Talbott RS FR - #53 Chris Wormley FR
3. #41 Kenny Wilkins RS FR - #96 Terry Talbott RS SO
4. #93 Chris Eddins RS FR - #62 Matt Godin FR
-Breakdown: Best defensive player, Mike Martin will be graduating, but hopefully Chris Wormley can put on some weight and become a dominant DT in the mold of Richard Seymour, also FR Danny O'Brien will join this class and make a big impact under Greg Mattison. Wilkins is on transfer watch.
OLB: (top 2 start)
1. #88 Craig Roh JR - #88 Craig Roh SR
2. #4 Cameron Gordan RS SO - #4 Cameron Gordan RS JR
3. #27 Mike Jones RS JR - #27 Mike Jones RS JR
4. #57 Frank Clark FR - #40 Antonio Poole SO
5. #40 Antonio Poole FR - #57 Frank Clark SO
6. #7 Brandon Hawthorne JR* - #58 Mario Ojemudia FR
7. #58 Brandon Herron RS SR - #51 Kaleb Ringer FR
-Breakdown: A great 2011 and 2012 recruiting class will infuse great talent at OLB, especially to rush the QB and cover TE's and RB's. Hawthorne is on transfer watch.
ILB: (top 2 start)
1. #25 Kenny Demens RS JR - #25 Kenny Demens RS SR
2. #9 Marell Evans RS SR - #52 Kellen Jones SO
3. #37 Jake Ryan RS FR - #37 Jake Ryan RS SO
4. #52 Kellen Jones FR - #10 Royce Jenkins-Stone FR
5. #42 JB Fitzgerald SR - #6 James Ross FR
6. #26 Isaiah Bell RS SO - #44 Desmond Morgan RS FR
7. #44 Desmond Morgan FR - #26 Isaiah Bell RS JR
8. #59 Paul Gyarmati RS JR - #7 Joe Bolden FR
-Breakdown: With everyone but JB Fitzgerald returning, this could be the position for some of the most competition. Demens is a lock, but look for Kellen Jones to take on a big role in 2011 and 2012.
CB: (top 2 start)
1. #29 Troy Woolfolk RS SR - #12 JT Floyd RS SR
2. #12 JT Floyd RS JR - #5 Courtney Avery JR
3. #5 Courtney Avery SO - #18 Blake Countess SO
4. #18 Blake Countess FR - #2 Terry Richardson FR
5. #17 Tony Anderson RS SR - #35 Greg Brown SO
6. #35 Greg Brown FR - #21 Raymon Taylor SO
7. #21 Raymon Taylor FR - #22 Terrence Talbott JR
8. #22 Terrence Talbott SO - #24 Delonte Hollowell RS FR
9. #24 Delonte Hollowell FR - #26 Anthony Standifer FR
-Breakdown: Woolfolk and Floyd will bring some much needed skill and talent to the secondary, and in 2012 we will have a good amount of talent coming in and returning, especially under great coaching.
S: (top 2 start)
1. FS #13 Carvin Johnson SO - FS #13 Carvin Johnson JR
2. SS #32 Jordan Kovacs RS JR - SS #3 Marvin Robinson JR
3. #3 Marvin Robinson SO - #32 Jordan Kovacs RS SR
4. #6 Josh Furman RS FR - #6 Josh Furman RS SO
5. #15 Thomas Gordan RS SO - #22 Jarrod Wilson FR
6. #23 Floyd Simmons RS JR - #15 Thomas Gordan RS JR
7. #20 Tamani Carter FR - #23 Floyd Simmons RS SR
8. #7 Brandon Hawthorne JR - #14 Allen Gant FR
9. #31 Jared Van Slyke RS SR - #20 Tamani Carter RS FR
Breakdown: A very deep position in 2011, we have great talent and physical skill, but I see Kovacs holding down the SS position since he has the experience. But I think talent and speed will overcome him in 2012 with a freak athlete and big hitter, Marvin Robinson or even Josh Furman taking over the position.
Returning:
1.KR: #9 Martavious Odoms SR - KR: #5 Justice Hayes FR
2.PR: #21 Junior Hemingway RS SR - PR: #83 Jerald Robinson
3. #22 Daryl Stonum SR - #2 Terry Richardson FR
4. #5 Justice Hayes FR - #26 Drew Dileo JR
-Breakdown: This is a bit of a challenge after 2011 since both return men will be graduating. But I expect young gun Justice Hayes to contribute and the smaller slot guys like Jeremy Gallon and Dileo, if they dont transfer, to compete for a spot.
Kicking:
1. K #45 Matt Wile FR - K #45 Matt Wile SO
2. P #43 Will Hagerup SO - P #43 Will Hagerup JR
3. KO #34 Brendan Gibbons SO - KO #34 Brendan Gibbons JR
-Breakdown: This part of the team has been an absolute mess the past years, besides Hagerup. I expect the FR Wile to come in and take over the spot right away and Gibbons to learn to kick a ball again as the kick off man.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Incoming Freshmen Jersey Numbers
3 Russell Bellomy, QB
5 Justice Hayes, RB/SR/KR/PR
18 Blake Countess, CB
20 Tamani Carter, S/DB
21 Raymon Taylor, CB
24 Delonte Holowell, CB
35 Greg Brown, CB/S
38 Thomas Rawls, RB
40 Antonio Poole, LB
44 Desmond Morgan, LB
45 Matt Wile, K
52 Kellen Jones, LB
57 Frank Clark, LB
58 Chris Bryant, OG
79 Tony Posada, OT/OG
82 Chris Barnett, TE
92 Keith Heitzman, DE
95 Chris Rock, DE
97 Brennen Beyer, DE
?? Jack Miller OG/OC
5 Justice Hayes, RB/SR/KR/PR
18 Blake Countess, CB
20 Tamani Carter, S/DB
21 Raymon Taylor, CB
24 Delonte Holowell, CB
35 Greg Brown, CB/S
38 Thomas Rawls, RB
40 Antonio Poole, LB
44 Desmond Morgan, LB
45 Matt Wile, K
52 Kellen Jones, LB
57 Frank Clark, LB
58 Chris Bryant, OG
79 Tony Posada, OT/OG
82 Chris Barnett, TE
92 Keith Heitzman, DE
95 Chris Rock, DE
97 Brennen Beyer, DE
?? Jack Miller OG/OC
Red Wings are about to make some moves
Well just like the rumors said, the salary cap has jumped up nearly $5 million and the cap for 2011-12 will be $64.3!
This is incredible because now, According to CapGeek.com, the Red Wings will have $16.2 million to spend! (What!?) This could possibly be the first time we have an off season similar to the pre-cap era. Now what are we going to do with it? Well there are a ton of different things the Wings and Kenny Holland can do, here are a few I think could really help the Wings hoist the cup in 2012:
My choice: Zach Parise at $5.75 million/year. I think he would bring another scoring/playmaking threat to the Wings for years to come, plus New Jersey has financial problems after that ridiculous signing of Kovalchuk, so maybe they won't match a offer at nearly $6 million a season. (Parise Highlights)
So heres to wishing and dreaming this or something similar to this happens around July 1st:
If you're wondering about what we're gonna do after this season with Niklas Kronwall and Brad Stuart, since they will both be UFA, and Darren Helm and Justin Abdlekader becoming RFA, the Wings will have a bunch of other money coming off of the books, including Tomas Holmstrom, Jiri Hudler, and Todd Bertuzzi. Kenny Holland will be able to get Stuart back for about the same deal and Kronwall will get a good bump up around $5+ million a deal as the #1 defensemen of the future.
This is incredible because now, According to CapGeek.com, the Red Wings will have $16.2 million to spend! (What!?) This could possibly be the first time we have an off season similar to the pre-cap era. Now what are we going to do with it? Well there are a ton of different things the Wings and Kenny Holland can do, here are a few I think could really help the Wings hoist the cup in 2012:
- Re-sign DEF Jonathon Ericsson to a 3 year/ $2 million
- Sign DEF James Wisniewski to a 4 year/ $4.25 million
- Sign G Ray Emery to a 2 year/$1 million
- Re-sign FWD Patrick Eaves to a 3 year/ $1 million
- Re-sign FWD Drew Miller to a 2 year/ $750,000
- Sign FWD Jaromir Jagr to a 1 year/$1.5 million deal
- Break tradition, Offer TB RFA Steven Stamkos a $6.75 million/year deal (Super dream scenario, not happening)
- Sign FWD Brad Richards to a 5 year/$6.25 million, could maybe take a smaller amount to be a Wing, just like Hossa and many others.
- Break tradition, Offer either RFA D-men Zach Bogosian or RFA Drew Doughty a $5-6 million/year to pry them away from their teams (giving up first round picks is no big deal to the Wings).
- Break tradition, Offer either RFA Zach Parise or RFA Andrew Ladd a $5.5 million/year
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My choice: Zach Parise at $5.75 million/year. I think he would bring another scoring/playmaking threat to the Wings for years to come, plus New Jersey has financial problems after that ridiculous signing of Kovalchuk, so maybe they won't match a offer at nearly $6 million a season. (Parise Highlights)
So heres to wishing and dreaming this or something similar to this happens around July 1st:
- Re-sign DEF Jonathon Ericsson, 3 year/$6 million deal ($2 mill/year)
- Re-sign FWD Patrick Eaves, 3 year/$3 million deal ($1mill/year
- Re-sign FWD Drew Miller, 2 year/$1.5 million deal ($750,000/year)
- Sign DEF James Wisniewski, 4 year/$17 million deal ($4.25 mill/year)
- Sign G Ray Emery, 2 year/$2 million deal ($1mill/year)
- Sign FWD Zach Parise, 5 year/$28.75 million deal ($5.75 mill/year)
If you're wondering about what we're gonna do after this season with Niklas Kronwall and Brad Stuart, since they will both be UFA, and Darren Helm and Justin Abdlekader becoming RFA, the Wings will have a bunch of other money coming off of the books, including Tomas Holmstrom, Jiri Hudler, and Todd Bertuzzi. Kenny Holland will be able to get Stuart back for about the same deal and Kronwall will get a good bump up around $5+ million a deal as the #1 defensemen of the future.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
New Michigan Man!: 4 Star OT Blake Bars
And the commitment train keeps on chugging along as the Wolverines have added highly touted and highly recruited 4 star OT Blake Bars!
This is a great pick up for Michigan, especially since he was offered by big name programs like LSU, Penn State, Florida and many more. I think this will also be a big pick up because other players like Kyle Kalis, Andrus Peat, and Jordan Diamond may need to speed up their announcement dates to get into this amazing recruiting class Brady Hoke has going. This also makes 17 commits for this class and Bars is the 3rd offensive tackle and 4th offensive lineman. I could see both Diamond and Kalis also join this class to bring the total up to 5 OT's and 6 offensive lineman.
Blake Bars Highlights
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Blake Bars Highlights
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