tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post8790315748429579035..comments2024-03-28T20:09:43.455-04:00Comments on Touch the Banner: Terry Richardson, WolverineUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-33173623301213109842011-05-22T00:51:12.581-04:002011-05-22T00:51:12.581-04:00Sweet, Dude.Sweet, Dude.Andrewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-27616500086687542302011-05-21T16:28:46.180-04:002011-05-21T16:28:46.180-04:00@ Andrew 1:52 a.m.
I've started to come up wi...@ Andrew 1:52 a.m.<br /><br />I've started to come up with a rating system, but it's still in its infancy. I want to make sure that it weighs the important aspects of a recruit's talents (athleticism, instincts, etc.) over the less important aspects (technique, strength, etc.).Thunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708792562446136381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-82129242728166169382011-05-21T01:52:40.543-04:002011-05-21T01:52:40.543-04:00As Meeechigan Dan and I have commented, Magnus, as...As Meeechigan Dan and I have commented, Magnus, assigning a hard number to your evaluations would help tease out these matters.<br /><br />You already do a good job with the narrative section - which is the most important part. But adding a numerical value would help the readership better understand your opinion on how recruits compare to one another.Andrewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-61128598884762146772011-05-20T21:09:03.912-04:002011-05-20T21:09:03.912-04:00Magnus,
Your last sentence rings particularly (an...Magnus,<br /><br />Your last sentence rings particularly (and painfully) true for Michigan fans, considering our recent track record with highly touted defensive backs.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12342230002415073793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-16065722742175391262011-05-20T15:34:41.249-04:002011-05-20T15:34:41.249-04:00@ David 3:08 p.m.
Your second sentence is pretty ...@ David 3:08 p.m.<br /><br />Your second sentence is pretty accurate.<br /><br />I try not to get too high or too low. I rarely say that a certain guy is the next big superstar, and I rarely say that a guy absolutely sucks. I try to convey my approval through constructive criticism rather than from just a fan's standpoint. Some fans go ga-ga over all kinds of recruits, and the reality is that most guys will end up being just so-so or will never step on the field.Thunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708792562446136381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-33082833164218088492011-05-20T15:08:52.144-04:002011-05-20T15:08:52.144-04:00Andrew,
Magnus is the Leroy Jethro Gibbs of evalu...Andrew,<br /><br />Magnus is the Leroy Jethro Gibbs of evaluating recruits. A player could break 12 tackles on a 99-yard run with perfect technique while simultaneously producing anti-matter and Magnus would just nod and say "Good job." When Magnus is a "fan" of a player's recruitment, I usually take that as a sign that we struck gold.<br /><br />Not that Magnus is infallible, but he knows so much more about this game than I do, so I defer to his judgment.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12342230002415073793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-54098333000169801302011-05-20T10:49:33.825-04:002011-05-20T10:49:33.825-04:00@ Andrew 10:43 a.m.
On the contrary, I am pretty ...@ Andrew 10:43 a.m.<br /><br />On the contrary, I am pretty enamored with Richardson. As I stated, he's the best of the Cass Tech corners in the past several years, and I said that I approved of his recruitment. And I've consistently stated that he would be my #1 cornerback target of the guys who are looking at Michigan. There are a couple targets from around the country that we've offered who might have more upside, but Richardson is the best realistic option, IMO.Thunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708792562446136381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-24992371263659620372011-05-20T10:43:14.181-04:002011-05-20T10:43:14.181-04:00For a recruit who had offers from USC, Alabama, OS...For a recruit who had offers from USC, Alabama, OSU etc., you don't sound too enamored with Richardson, Magnus. That is understandable given his height, lack of blinding speed and technique issues that you speak of. But I'm having a hard time reconciling his profile with his offer list; I mean, it's absolutely star studded. That's what making plays/interceptions will do for a player, I suppose.Andrewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-61473877382863231202011-05-19T16:26:38.923-04:002011-05-19T16:26:38.923-04:00This class seems to have pulled a bunch of guys wh...This class seems to have pulled a bunch of guys who wanting to play together at the next level. They are setting their goals high as a recruiting class. It will be interesting to see how year 3 and 4 of their careers pans out. Could be an exciting time for U of M football.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-32565115618764803752011-05-19T16:04:08.056-04:002011-05-19T16:04:08.056-04:00@ Thunder, Yeah I'm not sure Reeves will pull,...@ Thunder, Yeah I'm not sure Reeves will pull, I'd like him to, but with only 10 scholarships or so remaining the vacancies could be filled before he decides. I think only Texas and Texas A&M have more commits than Michigan despite Hoke not liking the idea of early commitments.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16110824687189541761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-30067041067646778512011-05-19T12:58:19.603-04:002011-05-19T12:58:19.603-04:00@ Michael 12:43 p.m.
I would actually put Armani ...@ Michael 12:43 p.m.<br /><br />I would actually put Armani Reeves above a couple of those other guys, but he wasn't given as an option. I know he likes Michigan, but I'm thinking he'll follow Camren Williams to PSU.Thunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708792562446136381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-11639533969810561972011-05-19T12:43:09.420-04:002011-05-19T12:43:09.420-04:00It's funny that scouting services can use comm...It's funny that scouting services can use common sense in ranking cornerbacks to determine if they'll develop well in college, whether or not the skill set and mindset is viable over pure size and speed, yet when there's a qb prospect in the NFL draft if he's big and runs he's the best. "Yes but can he be a qb?" "OH! He's so athletic!"<br /><br />I'm hoping for Wayne Morgan and Jarrod Wilson to follow. Richardson has been talking to Armani Reeves about Michigan, though.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16110824687189541761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-37746881401381292262011-05-19T11:18:25.316-04:002011-05-19T11:18:25.316-04:00@ Anonymous 11:12 a.m.
Without a doubt I'd ta...@ Anonymous 11:12 a.m.<br /><br />Without a doubt I'd take Wilson. I'm not extremely excited about our safeties right now, so we need some help there, in my opinion. My order would be:<br /><br />1. Wilson<br />2. Standifer<br />3. Morgan<br />4. GantThunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708792562446136381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-20760016578146918902011-05-19T11:12:19.743-04:002011-05-19T11:12:19.743-04:00Given a choice, which one would you prefer between...Given a choice, which one would you prefer between Standifer, Wilson, Gant, or Morgan?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com