This week in Alabama (With RDT)
First off, I'd like to touch upon the Ty Isaac snafu. That absolutely positively blew my mind, and it also shocked people that are close to him. I've learned that in recruiting, gorgeous women in Los Angeles and California weather (and snoop dog apparently) can make even the safest bets unsure. I haven't been truly surprised in recruiting in a long time, and that really surprised me.
What can I say guys? In recruiting, you trust the guys who know the area and the coaches, but in the end, even they can be surprised. But hey, on to bigger and better things, eh? I've returned to you at the turn of the tide (no pun intended), to help you escape the boredom of no recruiting news. I've decided to do a weekly post, touching on football issues and recruiting. It will start on Monday, but I'll talk about a few things tonight.
- Henry Poggi- There is a sense around campus that he's leaning towards Bama. It confuses me however, to be completely honest. It sounds like the kid wants to play defensive tackle, and the likely commitment of Maurice Hurst damages Michigan's chances. That being said, the confusing part is that Saban&company are recruiting Henry as a Tight End. So a reasonable assumption, is that If he goes to Bama, then the commitment of Hurst to Michigan had little to nothing to do with it. I think Michigan would still hold a spot for Poggi regardless of this weekends activities. People who I talk to say Saban's professional mentality and toughness, have really impacted Henry's dad. This seems to have overcome potential clashes of personality and culture at Alabama that he is digesting.
- Derrick Green- I do believe Michigan has a legit shot here. Had they concentrated on Green harder from the get go, you guys would probably be his outright leader. For what it's worth, I don't believe he'll stay on the eastern seaboard, giving Michigan a real shot. I think he's every bit as talented as Ty Isaac, with perhaps better open field running ability, and better vision. Urban wants this kid BAD, but Green's parents aren't enthused with "the worst state ever" not we're they impressed by the recent "transgressions".
- Laquon Treadwell- I really wish I had some info on him, but with his school not being a traditional power, his HS coaches haven't developed relationships with a lot of other coaches, so it's hard to hear things. For what it's worth, if Michigan isn't the favorite for him after all this, I don't know who the hell it would be.
Come back Monday, and I'll delve into the prep for the game in September, local reaction, and humorous things that only happen in Alabama.
and done.
with some of the typos also? Not a grammar queen but it took me a couple of takes to figure out what he was saying, e.g. not we're = nor were
Good insights. Thanks for taking the time to share the information. On Isaac: USC has a very barren depth chart at RB right now too. That's very rare for a program of that stature.
But I always wonder about the depth chart argument when it comes to positions like RBs and QBs where there can really only be 1 person per position on the field at any time. I mean, with linemen, you have 4-5 spots where you could conceivably fit in, so kids may think "hey, I might not line up at RT, but I could always slip over to guard if needed." But with RBs, you are going to have to compete for playing time regardless, and even though USC's depth is less than expected at that position, it's not like you will become the starting RB by default.
Maybe nothing more than he likes CA, but I just never understood the depth chart argument for kids.
GREAT NEWS!!! If RDT thinks Poggi is going to Bama, he's a lock for Michigan!
The Poggi take is interesting since the UM camp (at least at Scout) feel pretty confident that UM is in the lead here. They have been wrong before (with quite a few guys recently) so I guess we will have to wait and see how this one plays out.
G-rod
RDT.
I wouldn't feel to bad about the Isaac bit. I think everyone was thinking UM on that one and was like whaaa? when it did a 180 for USC so quickly.
There's probably no worse bet than guessing where a 17 or 18 year old kid is going to go to college. Everything is fluid...
Thanks for the info - I'm not going to post anything snarky because it is not me who spent a ton of time writing such a long and sincere post on an iPhone fergodsake. I will be looking forward to what you have to say on Monday and I truly appreciate the weekly updates!
You mentioned in the original post that Hurst's decision could have a negative impact for us recruiting Poggi. I heard that they were recruiting Poggi and Hurst as two different kinds of DT's. One as a 3 tec. and one as a 5. I get them both mixed up, I played LB in High school and never learned the difference. Anyway....... Do you still think Poggi would be worried about DT depth with the two of them being recruited for the two different DT spots?
Plus, it's been pretty clearly established that the caoches want to take 2 DTs, and Poggi may have "treadwell status," ie: they'll save a spot for him.
Welcome back RDT... I enjoy your posts and am not hard core enough to take them as gospel.
That is correct according to Sam Webb.
Poggi 5, Hurst 3 potentially 1 (NT).
Poggi and Joe Mathis sound like they would be lining up at the same position, if that helps anyone.
I heard somewhere that they were projecting Hurst to NT. I saw it somewhere on the board or heard it from Sam Webb. Can't remember which one.
I wonder how much cash he brought home from that visit.
Word on the street is that he has brought in a new chief negotiator--Cecil Newton. My guess would be well into 6 figures.
it would make up for the whole T.J. Yeldon situation.
It's RDT's world. We just livin' in it
and rooting against (sorry RDT) Alabama in the Women's College World Series.
/notevenacoolstorybro
I love RDT, but is there any reason to think he has inside recruiting information?
Considering his track record, NOPE
Plus a couple weeks ago he was basically saying Poggi was a Michigan lock.
There are no absolutes in recruiting. We're talking about 18 y/o kids. RDT does have contacts that can give the prevailing perspective amongst the high school coaches. If you need something more precise, wait until the first week in February and get your recruiting update then.
Someday everyone will realize that he's just a creative story teller who has subscription accounts on Rivals and Scout. I guess getting attention on message boards is fun though...
Right now, RDT is somewhere between Raback and BKFinest. The next month should show us what he's got.
Good to have you back RDT. Any inside recruiting info is good content in my book, I don't care how "ground breaking" the news is
So there was a wrong guess on Isaac, a sense about Poggi, a belief about Green, and zero info on Treadwell. Sweet!
RDT, you don't think Green's good friend being a LB at Ohio hurts Michigan's chances a lot? That was my thought on the matter. He said that he prefers the Pro-style (of course!) but I think that relationship is what's keeping Ohio in it despite having a spread offense.
Hurst committing wont really matter at all if we take 2 DTs.
Really Damn Thrilled you are back. You sir, are the only thing I look forward to on here, other than my 2 string guitar of course!
still drunk from the night before?
from the last decade, man!
Can you spare a quarter so a man can get a cup of joe at Drakes?
huh...?