The OFFICIAL MICHIGAN TEAM 136 THREAD: THE CONQUERING HEROES

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It shows how awful a coach Hoke was. Like, these are his top 10 recruiting class players and he could not coach them up. Like we should have been winning 9 games a season off of talent alone. It's inexcusable. Mind you, the d-line has been stout and he was the d-line coach. So what the fukk did he actually do? I feel bad for Devin. He's clearly more talented than Rudock, imagine him with this coaching?
Gardner was a travesty. He woulda been a Heisman contender under Harbaugh. :mjcry:
 

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  1. Steve Lorenz ‏@TremendousUM 3h3 hours ago
    Steve Lorenz Retweeted Evan Flood

    Interesting.

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    Ohio State making a run at #Badgers prized running back commit Antonio Williams? Ohio State contacts Wisconsin commit (VIP)
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Ahmir_SoDevoted ‏@TheDeuce_2_Nice 50m50 minutes ago

I want strictly dogs in the big house
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& I know they in Jersey so let's get it
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@_KareemWalker @j__fuller1 @RashanGary33

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Ahmir_SoDevoted ‏@TheDeuce_2_Nice 1h1 hour ago

Imagine @_KareemWalker flipping
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Imagine @j__fuller1 coming to the big house
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Imagine @RashanGary33 joining the fam.
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#NATTY #GoBlue #Jerz
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Ahmir_SoDevoted ‏@TheDeuce_2_Nice 1h1 hour ago

Ahmir_SoDevoted Retweeted BigHouse

That's the plan
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BigHouse @Qb9Adam
@TheDeuce_2_Nice you bringing Kareem to AA with you? #GoBlue
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:wow::wow:bring em home Amir
 

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The five-star tight end let me know tonight that he will depart on Friday, not Saturday, for his official visit.

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Isaac Nauta
TE | 6-4 | 237

IMG Academy (Bradenton, FL)

Class of 16

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There's a possibility that he has a healthy amount of family accompany him on the trip, since he has a lot of family members from the Grand Rapids-ish area, most of which are Michigan fans.

Michigan feels like they're still in this one at this point for two reasons: One, and most obvious, they've been extensively getting their tight ends involved. This is something that neither Georgia or TCU, the two schools most believe are the other real contenders, have done. I wouldn't close the door on Florida at this point, however, as they may sneak in and contend also.

The second reason is the aforementioned family ties. He has family in Georgia, but has a strong contingency up north also. Michigan is a place he'd feel comfortable if he committed there. If we're going way back to the beginning of his recruitment, Nauta said his first Michigan visit was the best unofficial visit he'd been on and that was after seeing about seven or eight different schools. There's a reason he's always kind of kept them in the back pocket.
This kid would be an animal in this offense:wow:
 

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The big fish in town this weekend was Wayne (NJ) DePaul Catholic running back Kareem Walker, Ohio State commitment and currently ranked #1 in the country at the running back position.

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Kareem Walker
RB | 6-1 | 210

De Paul Catholic (Wayne, NJ)

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After talking to three different people regarding his visit this weekend, I can give the following on what we know:

1. Not news, but Walker's interest is very legitimate, and this was not a courtesy visit or anything along those lines. He knew the stakes and what the reaction would be if Michigan was a school he saw, and made the decision to visit with that in mind.

2. One source I talked to sort of said the opposite, that it was a courtesy visit. This was roundly denied by (by far) the best source I talked to regarding the visit.

"He's absolutely heavily interested," they said. "He not only sees carries to be had in Michigan's backfield, but knows he doesn't have to necessarily be the only guy either. That's important. It's a lot like when Alabama pulled in a stable of running backs in one class. Get better and be effective, but do it while staying fresh and healthy."

3. Michigan's New Jersey commitments were all over him while on the visit, particularly Ahmir Mitchell, who we posted on earlier regarding his dream scenario to finish in New Jersey. Ron Johnson and Brad Hawkins also were with Walker for a bulk of his visit, and Johnson went on the record with me to give what he believed.

"I'm going to respect his decision no matter what," he said. "But I'd love for him to be a part of this class. He has that "Jersey swag" like the rest of us and that's something that rubs off. We know each other and know what we'd be capable of if we play together. I know he likes the type of offense that Coach Harbaugh is running and I know his interest in us is real."

4. Ironically enough, the biggest indicator to me that Michigan's chances with Walker are real came before the visit.

Michigan sent running backs coach Tyrone Wheatley out to DePaul Catholic to watch Walker on Friday night. It's noteworthy for a couple reasons. One, Michigan has not been sending coaches on the road very heavily so far this season. It's mostly been a "focus on the game" type of atmosphere, which isn't uncommon obviously but still important when it pertains to him taking the trip. On top of that, to take it on the eve of Michigan's most important game of the season is usually a good sign that the interest is somewhat mutual.

Michigan has more manpower on the recruiting trail than they did under Brady Hoke, but they still sent the actual position coach and Walker's main recruiter to watch him live less than 24 hours before the Wolverines kicked off in Ann Arbor. They aren't going to waste their time.

Note: This is the beginning of what we'll post on Walker. We're hoping to have more tomorrow, but I wanted to get up what I had for now.
 

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The big fish in town this weekend was Wayne (NJ) DePaul Catholic running back Kareem Walker, Ohio State commitment and currently ranked #1 in the country at the running back position.

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Kareem Walker
RB | 6-1 | 210

De Paul Catholic (Wayne, NJ)

Class of 16

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After talking to three different people regarding his visit this weekend, I can give the following on what we know:

1. Not news, but Walker's interest is very legitimate, and this was not a courtesy visit or anything along those lines. He knew the stakes and what the reaction would be if Michigan was a school he saw, and made the decision to visit with that in mind.

2. One source I talked to sort of said the opposite, that it was a courtesy visit. This was roundly denied by (by far) the best source I talked to regarding the visit.

"He's absolutely heavily interested," they said. "He not only sees carries to be had in Michigan's backfield, but knows he doesn't have to necessarily be the only guy either. That's important. It's a lot like when Alabama pulled in a stable of running backs in one class. Get better and be effective, but do it while staying fresh and healthy."

3. Michigan's New Jersey commitments were all over him while on the visit, particularly Ahmir Mitchell, who we posted on earlier regarding his dream scenario to finish in New Jersey. Ron Johnson and Brad Hawkins also were with Walker for a bulk of his visit, and Johnson went on the record with me to give what he believed.

"I'm going to respect his decision no matter what," he said. "But I'd love for him to be a part of this class. He has that "Jersey swag" like the rest of us and that's something that rubs off. We know each other and know what we'd be capable of if we play together. I know he likes the type of offense that Coach Harbaugh is running and I know his interest in us is real."

4. Ironically enough, the biggest indicator to me that Michigan's chances with Walker are real came before the visit.

Michigan sent running backs coach Tyrone Wheatley out to DePaul Catholic to watch Walker on Friday night. It's noteworthy for a couple reasons. One, Michigan has not been sending coaches on the road very heavily so far this season. It's mostly been a "focus on the game" type of atmosphere, which isn't uncommon obviously but still important when it pertains to him taking the trip. On top of that, to take it on the eve of Michigan's most important game of the season is usually a good sign that the interest is somewhat mutual.

Michigan has more manpower on the recruiting trail than they did under Brady Hoke, but they still sent the actual position coach and Walker's main recruiter to watch him live less than 24 hours before the Wolverines kicked off in Ann Arbor. They aren't going to waste their time.

Note: This is the beginning of what we'll post on Walker. We're hoping to have more tomorrow, but I wanted to get up what I had for now.
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Michigan just wrapped up an interesting recruiting weekend which included a dominant win over Northwestern, and now the Wolverines gear up for another strong recruiting weekend with rival Michigan State coming to Ann Arbor.

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Michigan's top WR target Dylan Crawford will be in Ann Arbor this weekend. (Photo: 247Sports)
Recapping Northwestern
• I’ll continue to write that I feel Top100 cornerback Lavert Hill ultimately signs with Michigan. He enjoyed another trip to Ann Arbor this past weekend and as Wolverine247 insider Steve Lorenz reported Sunday, the Penn State verbal returns again this weekend. All the intel dating back to my 247Sports Crystal Ball flip pick in July has said Michigan for Hill.

• Heard the visit for the nation’s No. 1 running back and Ohio State commit Kareem Walker went real well. I don’t expect any final decisions to be made anytime soon and I’m not predicting the Top50 commit to flip at this point as well. However I do think there is a chance Walker could end up elsewhere by the time he enrolls early. I don’t think a final decision comes till December based on what I was told Monday morning.

• Michigan would like to sign Allen (Texas) High defensive end Levi Onwuzurike, who took his official over the weekend with his mother. The intel says the Wolverines are battling Texas Tech and Washington at this point, and Michigan is in good position coming out of the visit. Mom will have say on this recruitment and she enjoyed the trip to Ann Arbor.

• Walker’s teammate in Wayne (N.J.) DePaul Catholic four-star defensive end and Nebraska commit Quayshon Alexander also took his official to Michigan over the weekend. He’s a prospect Michigan could push for if four-star defensive end Carlo Kemp goes elsewhere. Kemp had a strong visit to Notre Dame over the weekend and heads to Colorado this weekend. As of Monday morning, I still believe Kemp will be a Wolverine.

• Four-star tight end Jacob Mathis had a great official visit to Michigan. The Wolverines may even lead for the Sunshine State talent who fits in well with the players on the team. The thing to watch, is the in-state pull and the Florida Gators too strong for Mathis to leave and be a Wolverine?

Looking ahead to Michigan State weekend
• As I wrote last week, I expect Michigan to take the same red carpet they rolled out for Rashan Gary and lay it down for Los Angeles (Calif.) Loyola Top100 cornerback David Long. A Stanford commit, one source believes Michigan, Notre Dame and Washington may be in a better spot with the U.S. Army All-American so take that for what it’s worth. I’ve always felt the Wolverines were in the top two with the Cardinal so this coming weekend could be an absolute game-changer.

• Maybe it’s just my gut, but I just have a feeling Top100 receiver Dylan Crawford is going to end up at Michigan. The Wolverines are certainly in the lead group for the U.S. Army All-American along with Miami and Tennessee. Crawford is the top receiver recruit on the board for the Wolverines, and the speedy playmaker from Santa Margarita (Calif.) Catholic’s personality is a good fit in Ann Arbor.

• Five-star tight end Isaac Nauta is making the trip with his whole family, so Michigan will take its best swing with the No. 1 player at his position in the country, although the U.S. Army All-American comes into the weekend considered a heavy Georgia lean.
Gonna be a huge weekend more&more elite talent coming through:wow:
 
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