Michigan Football 2011 Recruiting Board – 2012 Recruiting Board

(It’s time for the season to begin)

New Profiles:

2012 RB Brionte Dunn

Official Visitors vs. UConn:

RB Demetrius Hart – S HaSean Clinton-Dix – S Avery Walls

News:

Brice’s Recruiting speculates on the possibility of A.J. Jordan committing to Michigan.

Mick McCabe ranked Shawn Conway 17th in the state and says he will:

“Look for a breakout year. He is a superior athlete and a standout in basketball. He wowed coaches with his efforts at combines. He is a big receiver who can go up in a crowd and come down with the ball. His size is highlighted by sprinter speed.”

Thunder, Touch The Banner, speculates on the impact of Troy Woolfolk’s injury on recruiting.

QB Cardale Jones recently received an offer from LSU.

I committed to Stanford. Not really, but I did laugh when I saw someone with my namesake did.

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• Name: Colton Christian
• Position: Power Forward
• Height & Weight: 6’7” 205 lbs.
• High School: Hargrave (Military Academy) Cadets (VA)

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Video Interview with Lloyd Carr on retiring.

An AP Preview of the Big Ten in its last year with eleven members.

Eso Akunne is back on the team after being academically ineligible the end of last season.

James Rogers on the opportunity he now has for playing time his senior season.

Josh Furman interview from Media Day:

Ace Anbender, The Wolverine Blog, previews the safety position. & Offensive Line.

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• Name: Trey Burke
• Position: Point Guard
• Height & Weight: 5’11” 155 lbs.
• High School: Columbus Northland Vikings (OH)

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Burke originally committed to Penn State, but chose to re-open his recruitment reportedly due to having doubts the Nittany Lions coaching staff would be around when he got there.

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Michigan Football 2011 Recruiting Board – 2012 Recruiting Board

New Commitment:

New Profiles:

Rising/Falling Interest:

Video from South Fort Myer’s first practice with a quick interview of Dallas Crawford:

The following interview comes courtesy of Rivals.com:

The following video is an interview with Minnesota Timberwolves General Manager David Kahn during a summer league game between his team and the Sacramento Kings. The conversation turns to Darko Milicic at the 2:00 mark and Chris Webber says, “We’re not talking about me and Darko at the same time,” just past the 3:45 mark:

Source: Ball Don’t Lie

YouTube user InRichRodWeTrust has given us a video he plans to release next week as a Limited Time UMGoBlog.com Exclusive:

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The Basketball Program had some sweeping changes as Assistant Coach Mike Jackson left for Purdue and LaVell Jordan was added from Western Michigan.

Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, reports the Jim Mandich is doing well in his battle against cancer.

The Capital-Gazette has awarded Josh Furman with its 2010 Male High School Athlete of the Year.

Spawn of M-Zone has a post entitled, “Come Home Ronald Johnson.” Pretty self explanatory.

Tim, MGoBlog.com, did the work to reveal Michigan player’s attributes in the upcoming NCAA Football 2011.

Athlon Sports recently ranked Michigan 49th heading into next season.

Corey, Hail To The Blog, analyzes the fallout from USC’s sanctions and speculates if any players will come to U of M.

Patrick Hayes, Flint Journal, breaks down Manny Harris’ game and whether or not he would fit in on the Detroit Pistons.

Steve Kelley, Seattle Times, has an amusing story based on if four historical coaches (including Bo Schembechler) were having a roundtable discussing college football today.

Michigan Football 2011 Recruiting Board

New Profiles Added Over The Past Week:

New Offers Total = 157:

Ed Davis (LB) – With the barriers down to recruiting Detroit Southeastern High School, word is out Davis is leaning towards Michigan.

Nick Martin (OL) – Academics are important to this 3-Star Indiana Lineman who also has offers from Tennessee, Michigan State, Cincinnati & UCLA.

Rising/Falling Interest:

WR Charone Peake named a Top 6 of: Clemson, Georgia, Florida, Southern Cal, North Carolina, and Notre Dame.

Ryan Shazier told ESPN’s Justin Hopkins that, “My final five are North Carolina, Florida, South Florida, Ohio State, and UCLA. Mostly in that order for the most part. They are all recruiting me as a linebacker."

Although he is yet to name a favorite, Quan Bray told CrimsonConfidential he is currently focusing on LSU, Georgia, Alabama, Clemson, Miami and Georgia Tech.

QB Brett Hundley recently said, “I don't have any tops right now. I will be narrowing down my schools shortly though.” And plans to, “Stay focused and don't let recruiting become a distraction.” While his father says his top teams are Oregon, Washington and Texas A&M.

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Over at Black Show Diaries, Run Up The Score has a post reviewing Michigan and sums it up by saying:

“Prone to sudden outbursts of frustration and futility, yet there's a lurking sense that they'll be back and annoying us sooner than later.  Their success makes them even more unbearable.  Enjoy the quiet time while it lasts.”

Scout.com Recruiting Expert Evan Daniels recently said the following after witnessing Darius Morris workout:

“The biggest thing I noticed with Darius was how much physically bigger and stronger he looks. I got to talk to him a bit, and he's really excited about Michigan's season."

Big House Bob compares the tenures of Randy Shannon (Miami FL) and Rich Rodriguez.

Joseph Gunther, Minnesota Wild Blogger, breaks down the game of former Wolverine Andrew Ebbett.

The Mathlete, MGoBlog.com, breaks down what a great offense is and where Michigan is at.

CrazyHead posted some printable pictures of Denard Robinson & Tate Forcier for future NCAA Football 11 Fans.

Rip_City, SportsJabber.net, has a pretty good article entitled, Michigan: Time To Win Is Now

Ryan LaMarre was the first Michigan player selected in the MLB Draft: 2nd Round, 62nd Overall by the Cincinnati Reds. LaMarre batted .419 last year for the Wolverines.

Eleven Warriors ranks the best defensive lines in the Big Ten.