Monday Recruitin' Gets Grimy
Cartwheels For Carlo
This is just great; newest Michigan pledge Carlo Kemp (Hello post here) filmed his commitment call to Jim Harbaugh:
"I had to do a cartwheel there" is an instant entry into the Jim Harbaugh Quote Hall of Fame.
The Denver Post has plenty of coverage on Kemp's commitment, including Kemp explaining why he made his decision:
"Do I see myself being there? Yes," Kemp said. "Definitely the town (Ann Arbor, Mich.) and atmosphere. And, of course, the academics at the forefront of it all. Michigan is one of the top, top academic programs and, of course, along with playing top-caliber football."
The chance to play for Wolverines coach Jim Harbaugh, Kemp said, was also a huge factor as "everything I wanted is at Michigan."
Also of note from that article: Kemp will enroll early. And, of course, there's another great Harbaugh story, as Kemp's high school coach is the son of former Bo assistant (and later Colorado head coach) Bill McCartney, whose household served as the all-important sugar sanctuary for the Harbaugh children:
Tom McCartney recalled that he could consume his cereal of choice, but the only cereals permitted in the Harbaugh house "were healthy ones." Hence, John and Jim Harbaugh regularly went over to the McCartney household "for sugar cereal."
When Kemp and Pagano, who already knew about the cereal story, met with Jim Harbaugh last month while in Ann Arbor, they presented him with a gift from McCartney: a box of Cap'n Crunch's Crunch Berries cereal.
"That was our favorite cereal growing up," McCartney said.
Said Kemp: "Coach Harbaugh just started laughing when we gave it to him."
Harbaugh has great taste in cereal, even if Cinnamon Toast Crunch is the undisputed greatest cereal on Earth.
Kemp wasn't the only player to commit to the program this weekend; Bowling Green (KY) TE Dane Drobocky announced he'll join the team as a preferred walk-on in 2016, per Tim Sullivan. You can see his junior highlights on his Hudl page. The coaches are making a very concerted effort to build the preferred walk-on program; Drobocky is the third in this class, joining QB Michael Shuster and WR Simeon Smith, and several other PWO offers have gone out in the last couple weeks.
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Goon Squad
ESPN300 Chris Daniels wants to go into broadcasting & acting after football, Michigan catered to that on his visit pic.twitter.com/L6aZEsApkw
— Tom VanHaaren (@TomVH) November 8, 2015
Four-star TX DT Chris Daniels was the lone uncommitted official visitor for the Rutgers game, and what Michigan lacks in volume of visitor quotes is made up for by the incredible quality of this one, via Sam Webb ($):
Said Daniels, “I feel like with the defensive line what stood out to me the most was how grimy they get and how explosive they are. I feel like there’s a goon mindset that Coach (Greg) Mattison put in them.”
Daniels added that the visit was "awesome." He has one other official visit set to Oklahoma and plans to make a decision in early December; Michigan looks to be in good shape.
Michigan is in line for a very strong finish with their defensive line recruiting. Rivals analyst Rob Cassidy told Tim Sullivan he believes everyone else is chasing Michigan for five-star NJ DT Rashan Gary after speaking with him recently ($). No speculation is necessary regarding Michigan's standing with four-star TX DT Jordan Elliott, who reiterated to Webb that Michigan has a decided edge over his other finalists ($).
Simmons Gets His Offer
2017 Ann Arbor Pioneer LB/RB Antjuan Simmons has added offers from a who's-who of top programs this season; over the weekend, the hometown squad threw their hat into the ring.
Extremely honored & blessed to announce that The University of Michigan has offered me my 28th offer! pic.twitter.com/R5i9mlW7jS
— antjuan simmons (@_antjuan_) November 5, 2015
Simmons didn't mince words when talking about the offer's importance to 247's Steve Wiltfong:
"It was huge," Simmons said.
Simmons got the good news from Tyrone Wheatley and Jim Harbaugh after driving across the street to campus.
"It was big. It's the hometown power. I go to school right across the street. Plus the tradition and where their program will be in a few years."
Michigan should jump right to the forefront of Simmons' recruitment; he attended the Rutgers game and took multiple unofficial visits prior to receiving the offer.
The Wolverines extended offers to a couple more 2017 prospects. Three-star NJ OL Carter Warren told Tim Sullivan he wants to visit campus after adding his offer ($). Three-star OH TE Matthew Dotson told Brandon Brown that Michigan joined Ohio State, Michigan State, and Tennessee among his top group ($).
Commit Updates: Brandon Peters Remains Good
Maize n Brew's Mike Sanborn caught up with Brandon Peters after his four-touchdown performance led Avon to a playoff win over the defending Indiana state champs; while he knows a redshirt is a possibility, he's not enrolling early with his eye on the bench:
"We talked a little bit about redshirting, but I don’t know yet. I still have a chance to earn my spot," Peters said. Such a high level of talent combined with the benefits of enrolling early should have Peters right in the thick of the quarterback competition once the spring practice rolls around.
Peters headlines the rundown of top performers from last weekend's slate of games over at MnB, at well. Meanwhile, Kingston Davis now has 1650 rushing yards this season, a Prattville school record.
Scout's Allen Trieu has the latest on David Reese after his official visit to Nebraska:
"It gave me a lot to think about. Being on that side of the conference, you know they're going to win because of their tradition."
Reese remains committed to Michigan, but has two more officials coming up.
"I visit Florida on the 28th (of November) and Texas on the 10th (of December), that's all I have planned right now."
Something to watch with regard to Reese: 247's Clint Brewster, whose father Tim is on the coaching staff at FSU, just put in a Devin Bush Jr. Crystal Ball pick for the Noles ($). Bush plans to enroll early at the school of his choice, and if Michigan was holding a spot for him and doesn't land him, that could open up an early enrollee spot for Reese.
November 9th, 2015 at 9:57 PM ^
November 9th, 2015 at 4:16 PM ^
Um . . . he probably says that kind of thing to all the recruits. He may not have known he was being recorded when he said it.
They're all Ballers on the phone.
November 9th, 2015 at 5:04 PM ^
November 9th, 2015 at 4:12 PM ^
Booo on Devin Bush. I mean, it was kind of a long shot for UM if FSU really wanted him, but the staff seems to really really want him bad, so I hope they get him in the end. Not likely it seems though.
November 9th, 2015 at 4:32 PM ^
I still hope/think we get Bush, but if he picks the noles I'll be a little disappointed with our Flanagan consolation prize(s)... neg away
November 9th, 2015 at 5:34 PM ^
i think the safety metellus can ball. hes not one of the freakishly athletic safeties around the country in terms of range and elite versatility and all that (though everyones looking for those guys) but hes athletic enough, has good instincts, likes to hit - i think hell end up being a good player.
but i agree re gil, i just dont see it. im not sure he has the talent or even the body to physically develop into a solid LB at this level and i certainly dont think hes athletic enough and versatile enough to play safety. and ive prob always been in the minority but ive never seen bush as the elite top of the board type LB prospect many others see - hopefully im wrong (especially if he chooses m) but he doesnt play like one of the top 10 (or even top 25) LBs in the country. im sure hell be a decent player but guys ranked as top 10 or whatever at their position should be more than just decent players.
obviously just my opnion but metellus is the best of those 3 prospects
November 9th, 2015 at 4:34 PM ^
Apparently word is that mom is adamant on FSU, going to be hard to beat that.
November 9th, 2015 at 8:18 PM ^
You never know...look what happened with Malik McDowell. Also, don't forget about his dad possibly landing a recruiting position at Michigan.
November 9th, 2015 at 4:12 PM ^
Goon squad. I love the individually targeted "marketing" aimed at what specific recruits are looking for. It shows we are paying attention to them.
That's how you do that marketing stuff, Dave Brandon.
November 9th, 2015 at 5:01 PM ^
We absolutely need an edge like that to our guys.
November 9th, 2015 at 5:39 PM ^
But what's a goon to a goblin?
November 9th, 2015 at 6:34 PM ^
November 9th, 2015 at 4:14 PM ^
1. Cocoa Pebbles
2. Fruity Pebbles
November 9th, 2015 at 5:33 PM ^
Cocoa Pebbles definitely made my milk the chocolateyest, but the rice got very soggy. Fruity Pebbles, on the other hand, is the best to make into rice krispies treats. So sweet that it's almost psychedelic.
November 9th, 2015 at 4:14 PM ^
Are we recruiting him, too? Love the hair style!
November 9th, 2015 at 4:20 PM ^
November 9th, 2015 at 8:25 PM ^
Can Michigan take all three? Do they have room?
November 9th, 2015 at 4:22 PM ^
2. Honey Nut Cheerios
3. CTC
November 9th, 2015 at 4:35 PM ^
No. Factually incorrect.
CTC, Oops All Berries, Waffle Crisp, Oh's, Golden Graham's. Those are the best, in nearly any order.
November 9th, 2015 at 4:48 PM ^
+1 for Oh's. In the cabinet right now
November 9th, 2015 at 5:12 PM ^
November 9th, 2015 at 8:20 PM ^
It was my favorite until I tried Apple Cinnamon Cherrios.
November 9th, 2015 at 4:24 PM ^
1. Cocoa Krispies
2. Old School Trix
3. Old School Fruit Loops
4. Cinnamon Toast Crunch
5. Apple Jacks
Honorable Mention: Old School Lucky Charms
November 9th, 2015 at 4:41 PM ^
Any list without a version of Cap'n Crunch is an incomplete list. That or the roof of your mouth needs to grow a pair and deal with becoming burger meat.
November 9th, 2015 at 8:27 PM ^
and Frosted Flakes.
November 9th, 2015 at 9:01 PM ^
Cap'n Crunch is the sterotypical overrated SEC team. Good but not great, surviving on conventional wisdom.
Frosted Flakes is a mouth orgasm.
November 9th, 2015 at 4:26 PM ^
Daniels Gary Elliott in 2017 lineup for Glasgow Henry Godin.....with Mone Hurst still around.
I can deal.
November 9th, 2015 at 4:34 PM ^
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November 9th, 2015 at 4:47 PM ^
All are top 150 commits - the other 2 seem more DT; some guys think Gary can be a SDE.
We do lose almost the entire DL in 14 months so we do need multiple DTs - question is do we have room in a class of 28 for them. I'd prefer not to have a 2017 true freshman DT out there in the rotation - with all due respect to Mone last year - if need be.
In 2017 your DTs might be Hurst next to Mone and behind them 2016 recruit #1 and 2016 recruit #2. And have to account for injuries etc. Pallante is the only other guy out there - we didnt recruit a DT in last year's class and Mone and Pallante were it in 2014.
November 9th, 2015 at 4:28 PM ^
While CTC is the best SUGARY cereal, I think that Honey Bunches of Oats has to be the best.
November 9th, 2015 at 4:46 PM ^
It's good, but Oh's does the exact same thing and does it better. Those clusters...
November 9th, 2015 at 4:29 PM ^
I can't believe there are comments here not about cereal. Anyway Rice Krispie Treats Cereal 4 lyfe.
November 9th, 2015 at 4:30 PM ^
beats the living crap out of Cinammon Toast Crunch. CCPB is the Charles Woodson of cereals and CTC is the David Boston.
November 9th, 2015 at 4:34 PM ^
but I could eat a whole box of that nonsense and still be hungry. You might as well eat penut butter air.
November 9th, 2015 at 4:35 PM ^
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November 9th, 2015 at 4:40 PM ^
I noticed it at the store over Holloween and bought a box. Still tastes the same.
November 9th, 2015 at 4:41 PM ^
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November 9th, 2015 at 4:42 PM ^
Yes, but I believe only around Halloween time. That's when I see it in the store along with Count Chocula and Frankenberry.
November 9th, 2015 at 4:38 PM ^
No hyperbole, this is THE BEST recruit quote of all time:
“I feel like with the defensive line what stood out to me the most was how grimy they get and how explosive they are. I feel like there’s a goon mindset that Coach (Greg) Mattison put in them.”
November 9th, 2015 at 4:41 PM ^
Cinnamon Toast Crunch is the best...
Sounds like a pretty awesome class on the DL may happen!!
November 9th, 2015 at 4:41 PM ^
that Kemp apparently recorded his conversation with Harbaugh without Harbaugh's permission? I would be thunder-pissed if I were Harbaugh.
November 9th, 2015 at 6:47 PM ^
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November 10th, 2015 at 7:30 AM ^
Sure hope he got permission!
November 9th, 2015 at 4:42 PM ^
Is Dylan Freeman of MenoftheScarletGrey legit? He crystal balled Walker to Bama this week. Otherwise just a host of to UM the past week.
Only other interesting movement is Crawford getting some Oregon love (he said Oregon was his dream offer) and Bush as Ace said got FSU by Brewster. No movement on Lorenz or Wiltfong though - if those 2 turn as well I'll be dour but still will hope a bit there.
Pretty quiet overall - some dude out of nowhere gave the first ballz to UM to Nauta. Strange with all the Elliott love no one is budging him off Texas.
November 9th, 2015 at 4:59 PM ^
I don't know if we should trust those fringe predictions after the Jason Rubinstein thing. I trust main 247 guys like Wiltfong and Michigan guys like Clint Brewster and Lorenz.
Apparently Jason Rubinstein was claiming he had sources and was putting in crystal ball picks to rile up fans. For example, he CB Mecole Hardman Jr. to Michigan. I think all his predictions have been removed from 247.
November 9th, 2015 at 5:21 PM ^
The only opponent recruiting guy I trust is Jeremy Birmingham from 11W. The other OSU guys and MSU guys seem to just be homers making the picks they want to happen or following the pack without any info of their own.
November 9th, 2015 at 4:46 PM ^
1. Lucky Charms
2. CTC
3. Coco Pebbles
4. Frosted Flakes
5. Reeses Puffs
November 9th, 2015 at 4:47 PM ^
Kids and their poor choices.
Combine the best of both worlds: Pour some Grape Nuts in a bowl, add an equal amount of your favorite (unfruited) granola, top off with Frosted Mini Wheats. Douse with plenty of homogenized whole milk and you have yourself the greatest bowl of cereal known to mankind.
November 9th, 2015 at 5:24 PM ^
Grape Nuts is now my go to when I eat cereal. I normally go honey and some sort of berries. Costco used to see a large box of it for $5, but it seems they have stopped this practice.
November 9th, 2015 at 5:09 PM ^
If I'm eating cereal that means I'm already in a lazy mood.
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