Friday 5 August 2011

Who's left? (Defense)

Following up from Wednesday's offense based post, here's a look at who the Wolverines are realistically targeting on the defensive side of the ball, and see when a decision might come:

- DT Ondre Pipkins: I'd say he's still the front runner for the presumed one DT spot left in this class, although Dan O'Brien is a very close second (see below). He visited for the first time for the BHBQQ and loved it, but it wasn't enough for him to commit early. His top group includes Michigan, Missouri, Alabama and Tennessee with UM as the favorites. All four will get an official visit, so a decision will probably come late in the season.

- DT Dan O'Brien: He's seen Michigan, he's seen the SEC schools. I'm not really sure why he's delaying his decision so much when there's only 1 spot left at Michigan. He's probably going to take his officials this fall to the likes of Tennessee, Florida and Alabama, maybe MSU and UM too. If I were to guess how it all unfolds, I'd say Pipkins to UM and O'Brien to Tennessee? Just a guess.

- DE Adolphus Washington: It's still hard to project Washington into this class when he hasn't even visited, but I still think he's pretty high on Michigan. They are bound to get an official visit, and are sure to be in his final group come January when he announces at the Under Armor AA game.

- CB Armani Reeves!: Surprised? I sure am. But multiple sources are saying that Michigan is recruiting Reeves again. With four DBs committed, I'm skeptical about why they want another CB when spaces in the class are low. Maybe Hoke isn't happy about what's already on campus! Whatever the reason, Michigan is back in the hunt, although they more than likely trail Notre Dame and Penn State at this stage.

8 comments:

  1. I feel like a stalker because I am always creeping this blog but never saying anything. I just want to let all of you know (especially you Benji) that I appreciate all the work you do to keep us updated on the school we love. I am disappointed on days without updates and my wife tells me my phone wouldn't die every day if I wasn't so busy on "those football sites" So had to come on and show my gratitude to all of you that keep us stalkers updated. Lol.

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  2. I am shocked that Tommy Schutt was told not to visit. This guy is a BEAST, and if Pipkins and Obrien are dragging their feet......we should do whatever we can to make certain that we have a solid DT in this class!!!

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  3. I think we'll have a clearer picture on Washington after Aug 12.

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  4. I am not surprised by Reeves, clearly this is because Terry Richardson is taking visits elsewhere and UM is preparing for the increasingly likely event of a decommitment in our db class

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  5. If UM thinks TRich is going to decommit why are they leting hang out with the team and other recruits? I would think the coaches would tell him if he wants to decommit do it now so UM can move on.

    Does anybody know whats going on with the DT position? If they are pulling offers because they are full then are they pulling offers from Pipkin and O'Brien? Full is full right?The only other thing I can think of is Godin is one and Pipkin or O'Brien are silents(even if they said there not).I am just very confused.

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  6. @Jer89

    I agree. I've always felt if a player isn't "sure" about where they want to play, let them loose. No since in waiting it out, having TRich decommit at the last second, and everybody else is already taken up. These recruits grew up huge football fans, obviously, they MUST have a school they would love to play for. If TRich wanted to play for UM his whole life, he wouldn't be taking other visits.

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  7. Does anybody know where DT Jarron Jones is looking to visit now that he has decommitted from PSU?

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  8. Yuri Wright said In an interview that he has wanted to go to Michigan his whole life..

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