tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post6527462766483962423..comments2024-03-28T20:09:43.455-04:00Comments on Touch the Banner: Dennis Norfleet, WolverineUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-40307267524548600532012-03-07T11:18:18.714-05:002012-03-07T11:18:18.714-05:00I think his floor is higher than Teric Jones...but...I think his floor is higher than Teric Jones...but otherwise, yeah, that's probably pretty accurate.Thunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708792562446136381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-71796990798877824642012-03-07T11:17:23.856-05:002012-03-07T11:17:23.856-05:00Am I right in thinking his floor is Teric Jones, h...Am I right in thinking his floor is Teric Jones, his ceiling is Darren Sproles, and his expectation should be Vincent Smith?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-3790711451044228592012-02-20T09:38:15.394-05:002012-02-20T09:38:15.394-05:00he will be the greatest returner michigan ever had...he will be the greatest returner michigan ever had. don't know about his potential at other positions though. i guess they can put him in plays where he will get the ball in space and allow him to dazzle. <br /><br />But really, if you had to play offense, defense, returner, punter, kicker, and sometimes quarterback; you would jog into the endzone after a 60 yard run too. You are so full of crap sometimes Thunder. The kid is superbly tough and started 4years of hard hitting football while being the smallest guy on the field every day.<br /><br />You cant show me more than one guy in the 2012 class with a better highlight tape than his. He will be special, and might just average 10 carries a game in his junior year & afterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-49240510706515128652012-02-02T07:41:51.209-05:002012-02-02T07:41:51.209-05:00I think ESPN has him listed at 5'9", so w...I think ESPN has him listed at 5'9", so who really knows? I decided to take the middle/slightly optimistic road and list him at 5'8".Thunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708792562446136381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-88862204031909594822012-02-01T18:17:51.319-05:002012-02-01T18:17:51.319-05:00How tall really is Norefleet? 24/7 and our commit...How tall really is Norefleet? 24/7 and our commitment post list him at 5'8'', Scout and Rivals say 5'7'' while MGoBlog says 5'6'' "on a good day." Someone grab their tape measure and head to Detroit!TTB Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14360667391085484476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-36251802676446271252012-02-01T17:20:10.832-05:002012-02-01T17:20:10.832-05:00I can see the comparison between Teric Jones and N...I can see the comparison between Teric Jones and Norfleet, but Norfleet is a tougher runner and, like you said, he has more lateral quickness. I always thought Jones would be okay as a slot receiver because he didn't have the build to shake off linebackers and defensive linemen, but he had the quickness to make some things happen in open space. Jones was never going to be a special player, though.<br /><br />Norfleet's just as fast as Jones or a bit faster, but he'll also be able to run the ball and should be a good punt returner, too.Thunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708792562446136381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-63494672370966816822012-02-01T17:15:26.230-05:002012-02-01T17:15:26.230-05:00On paper (and, actually, on film), Norfleet remind...On paper (and, actually, on film), Norfleet reminds me a bit of Teric Jones from the '09 class. Pocket-sized jets ...<br /><br />Norfleet seems to have more lateral shiftiness. Any comments on that from the TTB crowd?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-52002074434711618142012-02-01T14:39:20.501-05:002012-02-01T14:39:20.501-05:00I was battling Rhian mesmerization.
I had Arnett...I was battling Rhian mesmerization. <br /><br />I had Arnett for 5'9" ish, my bad, but he was/is light, quick, elusive, an underneath type with return guy potential. <br /><br />The only difference beyond height is that they'll hand the ball to Norfleet some maybe, but it won't be often. He'll be running the wheel and sneaking out underneath.<br /><br />I'll stick with my characterization.Roanmnanhttp://justthinking.usnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-48880586060294168182012-02-01T14:38:52.041-05:002012-02-01T14:38:52.041-05:0065-75. I don't know if he's ever going to...65-75. I don't know if he's ever going to be a starter in the big ten. 3rd down specialist slot receiver.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-51882095026381591332012-02-01T14:16:56.837-05:002012-02-01T14:16:56.837-05:00There was no room for Arnett now (January, winter ...There was no room for Arnett now (January, winter semester). Next year wasn't the issue. Arnett wanted to start going to classes right away.Aaronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-84615659478408203202012-02-01T13:00:04.298-05:002012-02-01T13:00:04.298-05:00Two similar types? Except for that Arnett is about...Two similar types? Except for that Arnett is about 7 inches taller... Am I missing something?TSChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08676384355704694183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-49315045201341032772012-02-01T12:59:16.090-05:002012-02-01T12:59:16.090-05:00Ugh, sorry for the double post. I submitted once b...Ugh, sorry for the double post. I submitted once but it didn't say whether it submitted or not.TSChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08676384355704694183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-79082564943245064252012-02-01T12:02:30.717-05:002012-02-01T12:02:30.717-05:00Have you seen him play in person?
FYI, I've s...Have you seen him play in person?<br /><br />FYI, I've spoken with an opposing high school coach who thought Norfleet compared very favorably with Drake Johnson.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-25125906317679035302012-02-01T11:35:49.778-05:002012-02-01T11:35:49.778-05:00I could have been more clear, I was hurrying.
The...I could have been more clear, I was hurrying.<br /><br />The question being how can there be no room for Arnett.<br /><br />I'm speculating they thought they could get Norfleet if they ended up having room and they preferred him to Arnett.<br /><br />Two similar types, Norfleet a bit more explosive maybe.Roanmnanhttp://justthinking.usnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-88776460213465488242012-02-01T11:12:45.045-05:002012-02-01T11:12:45.045-05:00Finishing plays is something the coaches can take ...Finishing plays is something the coaches can take care of. I'm not concerned about that too much. His speed is something you can't pass up; you either have elite speed, or you don't. He does.<br /><br />I'm curious to know what you think about how this affects Justice Hayes. I know a lot of us thought Hayes would be a slot receiver/running back. Does Norfleet's commitment make Hayes more of a slot guy now?TSChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08676384355704694183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-20978050802100716262012-02-01T11:11:08.696-05:002012-02-01T11:11:08.696-05:00Finishing plays is something the coaches can take ...Finishing plays is something the coaches can take care of. I'm not concerned about that. His speed, however, is something you can't coach. You either have that, or you don't. <br /><br />Do you think that his commitment changes how we view Justice Hayes? A lot of people thought Hayes would be a slot receiver/running back. Does Norfleet's commitment make Hayes more of a slot receiver now?TSChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08676384355704694183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-51649426658384617662012-02-01T09:37:20.640-05:002012-02-01T09:37:20.640-05:00TTB rating?TTB rating?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-59481688541174812992012-02-01T08:56:57.341-05:002012-02-01T08:56:57.341-05:00I'm not sure what you mean by that...?I'm not sure what you mean by that...?Thunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708792562446136381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-41245578130723546602012-02-01T08:53:41.136-05:002012-02-01T08:53:41.136-05:00Looks like V. Smith 2.0 to me. Hopefully he devel...Looks like V. Smith 2.0 to me. Hopefully he develops into a great blocker like Vincent has; if so, I think he'll be able to help the team in a few years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-33608165861044008132012-02-01T08:25:56.216-05:002012-02-01T08:25:56.216-05:00I believe we now have our answer concerning DeAnth...I believe we now have our answer concerning DeAnthony Arnett.Roanmanhttp://justthinking.usnoreply@blogger.com