#1 2013 RB in GA - "Michigan is my 1st choice"
Fred Jackson His high school coach compares him to Trent Richardson of Alabama.
“If it was my choice, I’d sign with Michigan,” Thomas told the AJC. “I’ve always been a Michigan fan. My dad is a Michigan fan. I’ve got a lot of family up there.”
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Thomas, who rushed for nearly 2,000 yards last year as a sophomore, has early scholarship offers from Vanderbilt, Mississippi State, Southern Miss, and Troy, along with serious interest from many SEC and ACC schools, including Alabama, LSU and Georgia Tech.
Edit: He goes by the name of "Kamani Thomas." If that's even his real name.
September 23rd, 2011 at 7:02 AM ^
Singular plurals?
September 23rd, 2011 at 8:21 AM ^
Yeah, that was supposed to be "singular possessives."
*Shakes fist at inability to edit after someone hits "reply"*
September 22nd, 2011 at 9:17 PM ^
Buddhafrog is correct...thomas'.
September 23rd, 2011 at 7:01 AM ^
Thomas' would imply possession or ownership by multiple Thomas named people. http://www.grammarbook.com/punctuation/apostro.asp
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<br>... Basic grammar people!
September 22nd, 2011 at 2:34 PM ^
I also love how he plays for the oakland raiders
September 22nd, 2011 at 2:41 PM ^
Looks good in that film. He keeps on pushing even after being hit and seems to be able to simply run away from everyone once he gets free.
September 22nd, 2011 at 2:47 PM ^
My first. Sorry!
September 22nd, 2011 at 4:44 PM ^
I like getting kids who love Michigan - they "get it" as the current meme goes. Consensus measurables about 5'9 - 10 and 180 as a sophomore so he could grow into a good sized back. I have no idea what the competition in his film is like but if they are any good then this is a very good sophomore - breaks tackles, keeps churning and most impressive is how he can accelerate from a full stop to get away from pursuers who have the jump on him. Actually reminds me a bit of our current #28.
September 22nd, 2011 at 2:52 PM ^
Not too much outright speed, but elusive and quick at finding holes. Great at stutter steps and subtle moves to break through holes. He's also good at following his blockers. Very tough...MANBALL...does not shy away from contact. Seems well coached. Looks like someone right up Hoke and Borges' alley.
September 22nd, 2011 at 3:07 PM ^
He doesn't look blazing fast or have great power, but he has good balance, can cut well, and has good enough speed. I would say he is a mid to low 4-star. Looks much better out of the I than out of the near/far look that they show early in his highlights. Looks like he would be a solid get either way (and for if he has talent that is consistent with what Michigan is looking for, if he really wants to come to Michigan that bad, then I think that's a guy Hoke should want to have).
September 22nd, 2011 at 3:29 PM ^
According to this article, he is coming up this weekend for an unofficial visit. So hopefully he enjoys the atmospher. He has a 3.3 GPA and wants to study Computer Science or Engineering. Really good kid academically and looks like an elusive runner to me in the video...
September 23rd, 2011 at 6:28 AM ^
But if he's got a 3.3 GPA in high school, my impression is that CS or engineering at UM would be a major struggle even if he didn't spend umpteen hours a week on football. Disclaimer: I was a history major, so this admittedly needs outside confirmation.
September 23rd, 2011 at 9:13 AM ^
I was an engineer at Michigan and I can definitely tell you high school GPA is not directly applicable to college success (either way that is). Not to say they're unrelated, but who knows what actual grades went into that 3.3 (for all we know he could have failed drama and gotten mostly A's in math/science). Further, as an athlete he'll get all the academic support he needs. Not to say that I'm saying his success as a CS or EECS major will be guaranteed, but I wouldn't put all my eggs in high school GPA as a predictor for that.
September 23rd, 2011 at 7:02 PM ^
This is correct. 3.3 is a B+ average, meaning he could get all As and A-s in math, chemistry, physics, etc and anywhere from Cs to Bs in the english/history type classes. This wouldn't get him into Michigan under normal circumstances, but there are plenty of brilliant engineers who couldn't get an A in a literature or history class to save their lives.
My wife is the opposite. She's a very good attorney and a great writer, but she literally needs a calculater to do basic arithmatic. A lot of people are good at what they're good at and not everything else.
September 22nd, 2011 at 3:53 PM ^
great Freshmen running backs out of the woods with regularity. It would be awesome if Michigan were to get one of those types of kids.
Khamini to Michigan Mr. Thomas.
September 22nd, 2011 at 4:40 PM ^
Honestly, I think Hoke has changed the tide on the rivalry. Hell people in Ohio are starting to believe him. Never in a million years I would have thought that. Selling Michigan Jerseys is a good start.
September 22nd, 2011 at 5:12 PM ^
Will probably find a way to shorten his name even further, describing him as "the most concisely named running back in history"
September 22nd, 2011 at 5:56 PM ^
I can't tell if he is really good at breaking tackles or the teams he plays against are really bad tacklers. I'm hoping the former. I hope Hoke offers him when he visits this weekend.
September 22nd, 2011 at 5:56 PM ^
I can't tell if he is really good at breaking tackles or the teams he plays against are really bad tacklers. I'm hoping the former. I hope Hoke offers him when he visits this weekend.
September 22nd, 2011 at 5:57 PM ^
My bad on the double post
September 22nd, 2011 at 6:33 PM ^
September 22nd, 2011 at 7:45 PM ^
"If it was my choice, then I'd go with Michigan"? Hmmm...Is someone else going to make the decision for him? Certinaly won't be his dad standing in the way...UM fan as well. Kid, its your choice if and when your ready. Nobody elses.
September 22nd, 2011 at 8:11 PM ^
September 23rd, 2011 at 12:08 AM ^
...BigBlueFan states, "As soon as Brady Hoke Offers he will be a WOLVERINE!!! Just talked to a family member and all he needs is the offer and its a done deal. GO BLUE!!!!!"
We shall see.
September 23rd, 2011 at 8:48 AM ^
He looks like a pretty solid back. It seems like it's about time that Michigan gets a super-awesome 5-star back, and I'm not sold on him being the one... Hopefully we get Dunn, who's pretty close to being awesome.
September 23rd, 2011 at 9:15 AM ^
...he isn't. Then again, who is? If I had to pick an adjective it would be "servicable." I was hoping to see more breakaway speed, but he looks fairly elusive.
September 23rd, 2011 at 10:16 AM ^
Here is the article from the local paper in Atlanta and he states Michigan is his dream school. Looks like Bama is trying to get him too!
Hope the visit goes well this weekend and he gets that offer!