September 25th, 2018 at 2:52 PM ^
https://twitter.com/CWheeler__/status/1044658744896999425
Here's the link, he's not a heavily scouted prospect yet so I think there's a very good chance he sees a bump soon, but Wheeler was also the prospect featured in Andre Seldon Jr's video of a commit watch.
September 25th, 2018 at 6:30 PM ^
Since he plays with Lance Dixon and Tre Mosley I don't see how you can say he hasn't been heavily scouted.
September 25th, 2018 at 7:47 PM ^
Big difference between watching someone play and scouting them. In fact, I think playing with Lance Dixon has caused him to be less scouted. When big programs are going to their games, they're focusing first and foremost on Dixon and looking for his traits. A big part of scouting is also offseason camps, and since he isn't as far in the cycle due to being a 2020, he hasn't been seen as much. There's very little info about him on any of the sites in regards to his ability or potential.
September 25th, 2018 at 2:54 PM ^
does he play at WBHS? If so that Ron Bellamy connection may be paying off!
edit - yes per the twitter pic looks like he does
September 25th, 2018 at 3:15 PM ^
Well Lance Dixon is headed to Penn State and Allen Trieu just crystal ball'd Makari Paige to Ohio State so taking a generic 3 star from WBHS isn't really proof anything is paying off. On that note, in-state recruiting in 2020 is picking up right where it left off in 2019. Devell Washington and Rashawn Williams got OSU crystal balls from Lorenz today, Braiden McGregor is trending to ND, and Justin Rogers has OSU and UGA out front. Enzo Jenning said he grew up a UM fan but Allen Trieu said he's far from a lock to UM right now.
OSU is kicking our butt in-state as it stands right now. Lot of time left so no need to panic, but it is concerning. Hopefully with Wheeler and Seldon in the fold they can recruit some of these guys to Ann Arbor with them. And hopefully winning some games this fall can help swing some momentum back our way.
September 25th, 2018 at 3:26 PM ^
Losing Wheatley and basically not replacing him really hurt. Not to mention 8-5 wasn't great, and Drevno recruited a lot in state. 2018 and the class are starting to look like a fluke of a year. Partridge, Sherrone Moore, Al Washington, and JayBaugh have all stepped up their recruiting efforts significantly. We got Dax Hill because of Moore, our Running Backs because of JayBaugh and have a legit shot at Harrison because of Washington. Give them time to keep building relationships, because I think our class next year will be good, like very good.
Harbaugh is making 2018 look like an anomaly.
September 25th, 2018 at 3:33 PM ^
I'm definitely interested to see how we close the 2019 class. Lots of big fish still out there. Can't whiff down the stretch like we did last year. Getting Dax was huge and should provide some good momentum.
September 25th, 2018 at 3:51 PM ^
We're already ahead of where we ended up last year. More 3* players than I would like, but at least we're getting some top guys. We whiffed on all of them last year.
2017 was just a weird year in general. I think we have our shit together again.
September 25th, 2018 at 4:03 PM ^
Big difference between our 3 stars this year and last year.
We beat Clemson for Carpenter and Thomas.
Penn State and Alabama* for Quinten Johnson (*Alabama offered, but I don't think it was committable)
We beat Notre Dame and Florida for DJ Turner.
We beat Michigan State for Barnhart and he just picked up a USC offer.
A lot more of our 3 stars were recruited by great programs, where as last year we had quite a few deep sleepers and late flips.
September 25th, 2018 at 4:28 PM ^
I think I like weird, if it brings Hutch2.0, that butter churner Mayfield and Ronnie ring my Bell's.
More bang for the star!
September 25th, 2018 at 4:51 PM ^
Wish i could upvote this
September 25th, 2018 at 5:57 PM ^
I get what you're saying but weren't Hutchinson and mayfield 2 of top ranked in state prospects?
September 25th, 2018 at 6:09 PM ^
Yup, but because of the imperfect nature of recruiting:
Hutch wasn't crowned a 5* but obviously is, Mayfield wasn't rated in the top 100 because he was only 273lbs even though his feet are elite, now he's nearly 300 and still has the athleticism and Ronnie Bell .....well RONNIE FUCKIN BELL!
He was composite #1473.
September 25th, 2018 at 7:31 PM ^
You just named two US Army All Americans and a dude who has 1 career catch who is currently 6th on the depth chart.
Never change mgoidiots. Never change.
September 25th, 2018 at 8:30 PM ^
I won't change but I bet you do.
User name at least a dozen more times.
September 25th, 2018 at 9:44 PM ^
just couldn’t stay away, huh?
September 25th, 2018 at 10:09 PM ^
Ronnie Bell is a stud. Maizen2 is a troll.
September 26th, 2018 at 9:18 AM ^
At least with this latest, now caved, account you decided to be up front with the fact that you're Maizen. If you must make further returns, please continue to use the same naming convention. It'll make it far easier to make you neg on sight. As well as hopefully ban on sight.
September 26th, 2018 at 3:58 AM ^
Fuck Maizen, I am hyped for Ronnie Bell long term based on last week.
September 25th, 2018 at 3:54 PM ^
Michigan is sitting on 2 5*s and a top 12-ish class in terms of average ranking. If we don't hit any more of the big fish this is still going to be a class you can win with.
September 25th, 2018 at 3:44 PM ^
Don't know why are getting down voted for just stating facts (well I do but it doesn't make it less dumb) but I think there is a chance to flip that. The 2018 football year was a complete failure, they failed to replace key recruiters like Wheatley and instead tried to have turd Drevno step in and it completely failed but Harbaugh learned his lesson and got Moore and Washington rather than going after NFL guys again this off season. Hopefully it pays off in time for 2020.
September 25th, 2018 at 7:15 PM ^
Bitching about down votes is even more ridiculous when the points aren't being tallied.
September 25th, 2018 at 3:49 PM ^
Don't concern troll in welcome posts, nimrod.
September 25th, 2018 at 3:50 PM ^
Shawn L Martin knows no other way.
September 25th, 2018 at 4:14 PM ^
If you think stating a bunch of facts is concern trolling then I can't really help you, nimrod.
September 25th, 2018 at 4:24 PM ^
"I can't really help you"
I know!
Yet I still have to see, in posts meant to welcome new players to the team, your stupid helpless comments.
Plus, I can't understand anything your saying because you're choking on Ronnie Bell's jock strap!
Go search for estrellas somewhere else Dora.
September 25th, 2018 at 4:59 PM ^
Sometimes, it isn't what you say necessarily but how you say it.
You won't be saying it as "Diagonal Blue" though.
September 25th, 2018 at 7:14 PM ^
I've stayed out of the fray here since I was banned as Maizen and my join date will confirm that but if you thought this was me you banned the wrong guy. But good to see censoring on this site by some 40+ year old loser board policeman still exists.
September 25th, 2018 at 7:33 PM ^
Are you seriously that fragile that you just banned a guy for literally stating facts? How are you a mod again?
September 25th, 2018 at 7:39 PM ^
Not only did he ban a guy for stating facts but he thought it was me who he banned last year for, wait for it, stating facts. The guy is over 40 years old and polices this board like an overzealous teenager. No self respecting adult who has sex on a regular basis would so something this loserish. Remember, when stating facts you must do it in a way as to not offend the sensibilities of the super fans whose entire self worth is wrapped around this football team.
September 25th, 2018 at 8:34 PM ^
Get it all out precious, it's gonna be ok.
Boy, lil Maizy gonna sleep hard tonight.
September 26th, 2018 at 7:57 AM ^
What in the actual fuck does being over 40 have to do with anything?
September 26th, 2018 at 2:57 PM ^
Perspective! .....Right?
September 25th, 2018 at 8:50 PM ^
Yo Boots!
Why is it appropriate to post unrelated facts and opinions when the community justs want to say "Hello" to a new member of the team in this thread?
Let me answer ....IT"S NOT!
You and Dora go search for stars somewhere else.
September 25th, 2018 at 10:48 PM ^
LetsGidRidOf the troll LetsGoBlue34.
September 25th, 2018 at 7:36 PM ^
Thank you for taking care of him. Ever since you got banning power on the new site, our recruiting posts have had a much more pleasant tenor. I appreciate the work.
September 25th, 2018 at 7:43 PM ^
He banned a guy for stating facts and you're happy because those facts don't have a pleasant tenor?
This place is as fucked as when I left last time. Good god.
September 25th, 2018 at 8:09 PM ^
It sure is. Please leave again and check on us in 10 months.
September 26th, 2018 at 5:31 AM ^
Please leave again and check on us in 10 years.
There, I fixed it for you.
September 25th, 2018 at 8:42 PM ^
Looking forward to your re-banning, Maizen. Got the Welles clapping gif all queued up.
September 25th, 2018 at 10:56 PM ^
Nothing personal Maizen2, but......
September 25th, 2018 at 10:49 PM ^
Ditto. Thank you for banning Maizen. Banning Maizen2, Diagonal Blue and LetsGoBlue34 would also be appreciated.
September 25th, 2018 at 8:43 PM ^
The Lord's work, Lorne. Thank you.
September 25th, 2018 at 10:12 PM ^
Go troll somewhere else Diagonal Blue.
September 26th, 2018 at 8:16 AM ^
The guy who calls trolls trolls--responds 900 times to every "troll" post and even takes the time to find memes on the internet to post.
Now that's some rich irony right there.
September 26th, 2018 at 8:36 AM ^
Aww ..... did you just get your first puter for your birthday?
Welcome to the Internet bitch!
September 26th, 2018 at 9:23 AM ^
Not sure why they haven't gotten rid of you yet.
September 26th, 2018 at 5:09 PM ^
Just for you SmugBastard - with all due respect, of course.......