UM Football Recruiting - by WM Wolverine

[Da Geezer]

No recruiting news?

[lineygoblue]

Nothing new, according to Rivals. D Green is getting ready to visit Auburn, but continues to be tight-lipped about Michigan or anyone else.

Some of the mods at Rivals "feel good" about Treadwell, but I'm not so sure why they do. Hopefully, they know what they are talking about.

[WM Wolverine]

No real news like Liney said...

Treadwell hasn't visited anyone in season and won't, he's going to decide very late; potentially January. We'll know a lot more after he visits M, along with his other official visits (Oklahoma State, Oklahoma, etc.)...

Derrick Green probably will pick his college choice sooner, he's considered a M lean by recruiting insiders and a great fit for what Hoke wants to do; run the power (pulling guards) and have a power back that can run between the tackles...

M will likely take another OL, forget the name of him but M likes Dawson's teammate and he's likely a plan B guy for now. They are trying to get the nations top OT recruit to visit, he's likely to stay in the SEC but had M interest early before M filled up on the OL and HAS shown interest in visiting now that there is a spot open again...

M is continuing to recruit Conley and they want him to be part of this class but they are making preparations in case he bolts, they've a couple plan B types that could take his place who might take officials to M over the next couple weeks...

However the recruiting for '14 is starting very early and I'm pretty much ready to put up a recruiting board. I'll probably wait till after I see the visitor list for the Iowa game. IMO visitor lists are one of the most critical areas to see if a player is interested in your program and official offers are one of the best signs of a schools interest in a player. e.g. Demario Jones visited the Big House every opportunity he could and was a lock if offered. M liked his talent enough, had an open spot so they eventually offered.

[SeattleLionsFan]

McQuay is visiting this weekend too no?

[Hannibal]

What about the OL guy from Michigan that is committed to Florida? Is he in play at all?

[paul daugherity]

Treadwell's high school team is still in the playoffs (they actually play my alma mater this weekend), so I doubt he will be taking any officials anytime soon.

[Rocky Bleier]

Treadwell is letting the law of supply and demand rule his recruiting.

[WM Wolverine]

Dawson isn't in play, don't think he'll be back either as M doesn't feel the other options are a huge downgrade. Rememer Dawson is an offensive guard and OG's imo are far easily replaceable than offensive tackles.

[WM Wolverine]

McQuay is another guy M needs to get on campus to get a clearer picture of where he stands, I think they are sitting pretty well but we'll know a lot more after he takes his officials.

[Rebelyankee]

I sure hope they are recruiting a top QB hard along with some WR's, RB's and the trenches as always.

Never understood them going away form the Proset to the Spread. :x

[lineygoblue]

Reb:

Michigan has a commitment from one of the top 5 QB's coming out of HS next year, if you hadn't heard. He is Shane Morris, a 5 star QB out of Detroit DeLaSalle.

They are also a finalist for Derrick Green a 5 star RB, and Laquon Treadwell a top notch WR.

The trenches are looking good as well. We lost a commitment from David Dawson who caught the wandering eye, but the others that have stayed committed are solid prospects.

I agree that games are won and lost in the trenches. You can have "star" athletes at all the skill position, but if you aren't winning the war in the trenches, you aren't winning the game.

[Rebelyankee]

Reb:

Michigan has a commitment from one of the top 5 QB's coming out of HS next year, if you hadn't heard. He is Shane Morris, a 5 star QB out of Detroit DeLaSalle.

They are also a finalist for Derrick Green a 5 star RB, and Laquon Treadwell a top notch WR.

The trenches are looking good as well. We lost a commitment from David Dawson who caught the wandering eye, but the others that have stayed committed are solid prospects.

I agree that games are won and lost in the trenches. You can have "star" athletes at all the skill position, but if you aren't winning the war in the trenches, you aren't winning the game.

Thanks for the info and i totally agree.
I had heard of a top QB being persude. I never really get into college recruiting much just wait to watch the players play when they get there.

Im much more a Pro draft guy and really more of a Pro football fan but i love college also !!!

[WM Wolverine]

re: Treadwell... Leaning ND's way reportedly, I think it'll be between ND and M and it won't be any time soon, think signing day.

[*JD*]

I forget who Sam Webb was talking about on the radio yesterday but some big name player was in town this past weekend and reportedly really liked it. I think he brought both of his parents too and they were impressed.

Sorry that I don't recall the name but I think it was a 2013 kid.

[The Oracle]

McQuay was the only big name '13 in town this past weekend IIRC.