There were rumors this spring that Countess had fallen to a backup role with the emergence of Jourdan Lewis, so perhaps his injury had something to do with that. Either way, I believe Countess is one of the best corners in the conference, if not the best. Hopefully he can be fully healthy by the beginning of the season.
Hit the jump for some good looking girls.
Sunday, June 8, 2014
Visitors: June 6-8, 2014
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| Ty Isaac |
Ty Isaac - RB - Joliet (IL) Catholic: Isaac, who is visiting on Tuesday, is a transfer prospect from USC. He was offered as part of the 2013 class and was a 247 Composite 4-star, the #8 all-purpose back, and #54 overall. As a true freshman, he carried the ball 40 times for 236 yards (5.9 yards/carry) and 2 touchdowns, but there are three Trojan running backs returning who were ahead of him on the depth chart last season. Furthermore, Isaac has an ill mother, so he wants to play closer to home. Northwestern and Northern Illinois are both within the 100-mile radius the NCAA has established for players hoping to get a waiver to play immediately; otherwise, he would have to sit out the 2014 season. Illinois, Michigan, and Notre Dame are the other three schools supposedly in competition, but he would have to sit out the 2014 season and wait until 2015 to be eligible. Michigan nabbed Derrick Green and De'Veon Smith in the 2013 class, but more competition would be welcome for a team that is still looking for someone to step up and grab the starting running back job by the horns. Here is my scouting report on Isaac from when he was in high school (LINK). He's now up to 6'3", 225 lbs. UPDATE: Isaac committed to Michigan (LINK).
2015
Grant Newsome - OT - Lawrenceville (NJ) Lawrenceville School: I wrote up a scouting report on Newsome back in March (LINK). He has since picked up an offer from Tennessee, but the general line of thinking is that he is currently trying to decide between Michigan and Penn State. This will be Newsome's second visit to Michigan.
Michael Weber - RB - Detroit (MI) Cass Tech: Weber has been on Michigan's radar for a long time. The 247 Composite 4-star, #9 running back, and #90 overall player recently named a top five that included Michigan, but he also listed a top three inside the top five that did not include the Wolverines.
2016
Justin Layne - WR - Cleveland (OH) Benedictine: Layne is a 6'3", 173 lb. prospect with offers from Miami, Michigan, Michigan State, Pitt, and West Virginia. He's a 247 Sports 4-star, the #18 wide receiver, and #88 overall. He claims a 4.44 forty time. Layne will be visiting Ann Arbor for a basketball camp, but he will also be visiting Michigan's football facilities with the coaches. The Wolverines are pursuing Layne's teammate, 2015 linebacker Jerome Baker, but Baker is thought to be leaning toward Ohio State.
2014 Season Countdown: #71 Drake Harris
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| Drake Harris (#1) with Michael Ferns III (#10) and Wilton Speight |
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 180 lbs.
High school: Grand Rapids (MI) Christian
Position: Wide receiver
Class: Freshman
Jersey number: #14
Last year: Harris was a senior in high school. He was a 247 Composite 4-star, the #8 wide receiver, and #67 overall.
Harris had a bit of a roller coaster ride in high school. Originally considered to be a potential two-sport athlete, he committed to Michigan State, mainly for basketball purposes. However, his higher upside on the gridiron made him reconsider, at which point he flipped to the Wolverines. Maybe the universe was punishing him for his indecision because he suffered a hamstring injury in August of 2013 and didn't play football at all during his senior year. That was a good thing for his opponents, considering he had a record-setting junior season (91 catches, 2016 yards, 23 touchdowns).
Harris enrolled at Michigan in January, but his hamstring issues persisted through the spring. He has reportedly been lifting weights and added some noticeable bulk during his recovery, but it's unclear how long the injury problem will last. Hamstrings can be touchy. The Wolverines have a decent group of receivers, and freshman Freddy Canteen got a lot of hype in the spring. While there is room for someone else to step up behind top target Devin Funchess, Harris will probably not be that guy, at least not this year. Redshirt sophomore Jehu Chesson got a lot of playing time last year, and redshirt sophomore Amara Darboh was ahead of Chesson on the depth chart until a foot injury sidelined him for the 2013 season. The prudent thing would seem to be a redshirt so Harris can continue getting physically ready for the college game.
Prediction: Redshirt
Saturday, June 7, 2014
MLive: Was Taylor Lewan peacemaker or puncher?
Kyle Feldscher's piece on the Taylor Lewan investigation basically states that things are about as clear as mud. There are conflicting stories and the security footage shows approximately nothing at all.
In more positive news, Joselyn Cano is waiting for you after the jump.
In more positive news, Joselyn Cano is waiting for you after the jump.
2014 Rivals 100 Five-Star Challenge Rosters
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| Tyree Kinnel |
Here's a look at the players Michigan has offered on each of the teams so you have a good idea of who to watch for:
TEAM BLUR
Pat Allen - OT - Maryland
Jerome Baker - LB - Ohio
Cameron Chambers - WR - New Jersey*
Chris Clark - TE - Connecticut
Tyree Kinnel - S - Ohio (Michigan)
Ray-Ray McCloud III - RB - Florida
Drew Richmond - OT - Tennessee
Calvin Ridley - OT - Florida**
Rashad Roundtree - S - Georgia
Equanimeous St. Brown - WR - California
Preston Williams - WR - Georgia (Tennessee)
TEAM CLUTCH
Miles Boykin - WR - Illinois
Rashan Gary - DT - New Jersey
Rasheem Green - DT - California
Malik Henry - QB - California*
Hale Hentges - TE - Missouri (Alabama)
Mitch Hyatt - OT - Georgia (Clemson)
Ronald Jones II - RB - Texas (Oklahoma State)
Kendall Sheffield - CB - Texas
TEAM HIGHLIGHT
Blake Barnett - QB - California
Ben Cleveland - OT - Georgia*
Jashon Cornell - DE - Minnesota
Jacob Eason - QB - Washington*
Soso Jamabo - RB - Texas
Sterling Jenkins - OT - Pennsylvania (Penn State)
Christian Kirk - WR - Arizona
Osa Masina - LB - Utah
Kevin Toliver II - CB - Florida (LSU)
TEAM RENEGADE
Sam Bruce - WR - Florida*
Minkah Fitzpatrick - CB - New Jersey (Alabama)
Deondre Francois - QB - Florida
Tyron Johnson - WR - Louisiana
Marcus Lewis - CB - Washington, D.C. (Florida)
Gregory Little - OT - Texas*
Iman Marshall - CB - California
Jacques Patrick - RB - Florida
*2016 prospect
**2017 prospect
2014 Season Countdown: #72 Noah Furbush
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| Noah Furbush |
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 240 lbs.
High school: Kenton (OH) Kenton
Position: Linebacker
Class: Freshman
Jersey number: N/A
Last year: Furbush was a senior in high school. He made 102 tackles, 26 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 1 forced fumble, and 3 fumble recoveries. He was a 247 Composite 3-star, the #40 outside linebacker, and #519 overall.
Final TTB Rating: 64
Furbush is one of the more under-the-radar recruits in the 2014 class. He had a decent offer list (Michigan State, Northwestern, Tennessee) and didn't talk much to the media while playing for a successful small-town school in Kenton. The Wolverines recruited him as a middle linebacker even though most of his high school film shows him playing off the edge, and almost everyone assumed he would be an outside linebacker or a defensive end at the next level. The MIKE position makes a little more sense if Michigan sticks with the Over defense, but even so, Furbush looks like a kid who might be too big and ends up as a weakside end. Michigan's coaching staff has made a habit of playing young linebackers, and Furbush is more physically ready than a couple of the other guys. He could feasibly be the third-string middle linebacker if he beats out classmate Michael Ferns III.
Prediction: Redshirt
Friday, June 6, 2014
Welcome to the Weekend!
Enjoy the beginning of your weekend with some good looking gals, including a Kate Upton gif.
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