tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post4361134105760389741..comments2024-03-28T20:09:43.455-04:00Comments on Touch the Banner: David Dawson, WolverineUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-67853903317076447172012-03-09T20:05:02.455-05:002012-03-09T20:05:02.455-05:00Things like this can really make a recruit change ...Things like this can really make a recruit change there mind, and Dawson has ALOT OF OFFERS..he can play! Aren't you the same guy that said LTT isn't that good?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-48580465581772712622012-03-09T17:38:38.244-05:002012-03-09T17:38:38.244-05:00Thanks for the analysis, though using a different ...Thanks for the analysis, though using a different expression that 'sour taste' sounds more professional IMHO.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-73658298054115411152012-03-04T09:40:54.825-05:002012-03-04T09:40:54.825-05:00You're right that I don't think he's a...You're right that I don't think he's as good as Fox or Pocic. That's my prerogative, just like it's your prerogative to disagree and not "really care for this blog."Thunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708792562446136381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-23871683406124881612012-03-04T08:40:33.309-05:002012-03-04T08:40:33.309-05:00This Dawson kid can play! Don't really care fo...This Dawson kid can play! Don't really care for this blog because it seems like your trying to say he's not good enough to play with the Chris fox kid or Pocic. He's one he'll of a player and his offer list speaks volumes! The Michigan staff knows what they want and since your on a computer and not the office I don't think you should be making comments like this against that young man.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-68398228255425724142012-02-20T17:20:30.850-05:002012-02-20T17:20:30.850-05:00Camps are not games.
Of course you don't see ...Camps are not games.<br /><br />Of course you don't see how you used it wrong.Thunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708792562446136381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-54976784508662279602012-02-20T17:18:44.642-05:002012-02-20T17:18:44.642-05:00dont see how i used it wrong... and i still dont s...dont see how i used it wrong... and i still dont see what you have to say about his dominant performances at campsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-24253894111302538022012-02-20T16:03:57.541-05:002012-02-20T16:03:57.541-05:00Hey, one of many "Anonymous" posters her...Hey, one of many "Anonymous" posters here on this site - dude, can you use the word "RAPE" again? Please?!schreibeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14161352494969570675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-87720837288616476022012-02-20T10:03:46.979-05:002012-02-20T10:03:46.979-05:00Neither petty nor idiotic.
To quote Thunder, &quo...Neither petty nor idiotic.<br /><br />To quote Thunder, "Big body, strong kid".<br /><br />Added utility, keep your recruiting foot on Sparty's chest and keep a local kid that can play BCS football off Sparty's offensive line.<br /><br />Final utility, keep pressure on Dantonio who is clearly feeling it and making mistakes.Roanmanhttp://justthinking.usnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-88315058420621544112012-02-20T09:26:49.741-05:002012-02-20T09:26:49.741-05:00Aside from your lack of understanding of the word ...Aside from your lack of understanding of the word "rebuttal," I will refer you to this disagreement with your post:<br /><br />The entire section above entitled "David Dawson, Wolverine."Thunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708792562446136381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-72642156455890933262012-02-20T09:24:32.464-05:002012-02-20T09:24:32.464-05:00lol, i find it funny that the only rebuttle was my...lol, i find it funny that the only rebuttle was my use of the rape wordAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-82161879568343674952012-02-20T07:23:27.413-05:002012-02-20T07:23:27.413-05:00Probably not.Probably not.Thunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708792562446136381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-78538584646056330052012-02-20T07:21:07.545-05:002012-02-20T07:21:07.545-05:00Yeah that would be your same analysis as well once...Yeah that would be your same analysis as well once you see tape of him at a camp.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-89940998233081264092012-02-20T06:29:47.589-05:002012-02-20T06:29:47.589-05:00Neat. He "rapes people." That's qu...Neat. He "rapes people." That's quality analysis right there.Thunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708792562446136381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-35851647841029559602012-02-19T21:31:00.972-05:002012-02-19T21:31:00.972-05:00Whoa.... Dave was selected all army camp offensive...Whoa.... Dave was selected all army camp offensive team. what happens there? PASS BLOCKING. What did he do whilst pass blocking? RAPE PEOPLE. so you have a 6'4" 300 lb. kid that obviously moves well enough to RAPE in Pass protection at one of the most talent laden camps in the country. what is the fuss about? He obviously has a nasty streak in his tape, was a sophmore starter on of the most division 1 prospect producing prep schools in the Midwest if not the NATION, and rapes with pass blocking.<br /><br />okay, hes not athletic/quick as his own O-tackle teammate, 6'8" Dennis Finley, he does have a few mechanic/fundamental issues, but other than that i dont see anything else that is a problem.<br /><br />Personally, I feel high school o-lineman are the easiest to scout. do they pancake, stay low, and have decent feet. If there are a lot of candidates that fit that mold, the next thing a college coach has to ask is do they fit their scheme which will narrow the candidates down significantly. Dave fits one if not both of those questions and hes the top3 lineman in his own state. one is going to notre dame, why not offer the next best?<br /><br />Im sorry, but i dont see what you're crying about. Dave is ELITE. <br /><br />1. big boy<br />2. top pass blocker at national camp<br />3. experienced starter<br /><br />everything else can be easily coached upAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-15339779743955265742012-02-19T19:44:46.572-05:002012-02-19T19:44:46.572-05:00They aren't petty idiots.They aren't petty idiots.Lankownianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-86443554197675403872012-02-19T08:50:41.180-05:002012-02-19T08:50:41.180-05:00Let's say just for fun Hoke et al are in agree...Let's say just for fun Hoke et al are in agreement with Thunder on this one and see a kid that isn't everything you'd maybe want in a Feb commit, I'm wondering if on top of a lot of size and some mobility, those guys saw some value in continuing the theme of kicking Sparty tail at instate recruiting?Roanmanhttp://justthinking.usnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-21809252962955676552012-02-19T08:32:27.923-05:002012-02-19T08:32:27.923-05:00That's essentially what recruiting ratings are...That's essentially what recruiting ratings are. Scouting services tell you which players are better. The #100 player is more preferable than the #150 player. So on and so forth. It's the same information. I just say it straight out rather than pussy-footing around the issue.Thunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708792562446136381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-9261984588873584182012-02-19T08:30:05.921-05:002012-02-19T08:30:05.921-05:00It's one thing to say his game needs a lot of ...It's one thing to say his game needs a lot of improving. Valuable information.<br /><br />It's another thing to say, I would've rather not had this recruit because there are others I want more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-86779554847577912372012-02-18T22:05:34.378-05:002012-02-18T22:05:34.378-05:00He doesn't move too bad for a 300 pound 17 yea...He doesn't move too bad for a 300 pound 17 year old kid.<br /><br />I liked the play at about 2:35 where he and his buddy get upfield pretty good and just chop some LB to the ground.<br /><br />To his credit, the LB kid got up and tried to get there ..... just called to mind the recent conversation about laying on em.Roanmanhttp://justthinking.usnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-11919229035966979192012-02-18T20:58:09.952-05:002012-02-18T20:58:09.952-05:00I thought Dawsons tape was really solid, and any s...I thought Dawsons tape was really solid, and any small issues hes has are small, and can be easily fixed through development and coaching.....nice pick up for the class.Awinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07362172397130850047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-12777534781376647172012-02-18T20:40:42.059-05:002012-02-18T20:40:42.059-05:00If Thunder just thoughtlessly regurgitated recruit...If Thunder just thoughtlessly regurgitated recruiting site rankings, there would be no purpose in this blog. This is the case with most recruitniks online.<br /><br />There are 3 things that recruiting oriented bloggers can provide: 1) Leaking insider information 2) getting direct info from coaches or players or 3) analysis.<br /><br />I frequently disagree with Thunder's opinions, but as long as he lays them out and provides reasonable rationale, his independent thought is a good addition to the Michigan blogosphere.Lankownianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-17522119757236506252012-02-18T20:08:19.079-05:002012-02-18T20:08:19.079-05:00Defending Thunder on this one. We come here becaus...Defending Thunder on this one. We come here because we value his opinion, curmudgeon-y as it may be. If you're new to the site: get used to it.<br /><br />How's that for a backhanded compliment!GregGoBluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11492205497063889306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-83913696011430543962012-02-18T19:54:51.423-05:002012-02-18T19:54:51.423-05:00I agree that you shouldn't offer everyone, but...I agree that you shouldn't offer everyone, but Dawson is a guy that has drawn offers from recruiting powerhouses like Alabama and Florida State. He's rated as a four star recruit by two of the three major services, and the third service simply hasn't rated him, yet. It's not like the guy is a scrub; he's a quality guy (at least some people think so) and he's from Michigan. And obviously, there's no guarantee that we would get the other guys we're recruiting anyway. Any school can offer a scholarship and have some phone conversations with a top recruit, but getting from that point to the signing of a letter of intent is no easy process and not the least bit predictable.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01968936712605655526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-40342593574097853372012-02-18T19:17:33.521-05:002012-02-18T19:17:33.521-05:00I'm with Matt on this one. If there is an in-s...I'm with Matt on this one. If there is an in-state kid who is ranked highly, performs well at camps, and has the potential to be a big time recruit, you MUST lock down in-state. The benefits outweigh the costs on this one, not just on the field but in the locker room and on the recruiting trail. If you ignore an in-state kid like this (borderline as you may think, but not necessarily as others think), you lose traction further down the line with other in-state kids as word gets around the coa I'm not saying offer any old kid in-state who is halfway decent, but this is clearly not the case with Dawson. Consensus (aside from you, not saying you're wrong here...) is that this kid is going to be good, so in my mind it's worth the offer and I'm happy with the commit.GregGoBluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11492205497063889306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-15707563364193405952012-02-18T18:52:44.281-05:002012-02-18T18:52:44.281-05:00I don't want to say "most" but I wil...I don't want to say "most" but I will say "many" college centers don't play center in high school. Athletes who are good enough for college football often don't play center in high school because they would be somewhat wasted at that position. Many high school coaches will play their most talented kids at tackle, which is why so many kids are ranked on recruiting sites as "tackles" despite the fact that lots of them end up playing guard.<br /><br />The most difficult change from guard to center, in my opinion, is the mental aspect. Calling out protections, picking up blitzers, etc. The center position is pretty easy to play from a physical standpoint, as long as you can snap the ball quickly/consistently. Centers rarely have to pull or trap, and they're not dealing with super-athletic defensive ends/outside linebackers regularly. They're typically dealing with fat, relatively slow defensive tackles.<br /><br />Kids have to have the mental aptitude to play center. Unfortunately, that's not an easy trait to pick out on highlight tapes.Thunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708792562446136381noreply@blogger.com