(Everyone deserves their own Hello thread) Hello from yesterday: Devin Asiasi
Nothing on the front page yet, and his commitment was kind of bundled in the same thread as his teammate Boss Tagaloa. This is a top 100 recruit, deserves his own thread. So here you go Devin, may we one day learn how to pronounce your last name.
February 4th, 2016 at 10:26 AM ^
February 4th, 2016 at 10:42 AM ^
I like to make my own smoothies...but when it's between something like that or McDonald's, I'll go to Tropical Smoothie. I treat it like Subway I guess.
February 4th, 2016 at 10:22 AM ^
This commitment is a tad bit better than so-so
February 4th, 2016 at 10:23 AM ^
He is an instant impact guy. Not sure where he fits just yet, but his first step at Defensive End is incredible. He's one the most athletic 6'5 260 pound TE/DE prospects I've seen. In his video, he also plays Wildcat QB at THE DE LA SALLE because he is so athletic.
February 4th, 2016 at 2:45 PM ^
scored a TD on the play. He's one of those players who you see and say "Wow!!!". Amazing speed and running ability for a guy his size. I could see Harbaugh using him in a variety of ways. For example as a fullback out of the backfield in short yardage situations. He could also be a devastating lead blocker on sweeps or screens because of his size and running ability. He's clearly one of the new players who could help us next season.
February 4th, 2016 at 10:23 AM ^
February 4th, 2016 at 10:25 AM ^
Welcome to the Best University in the World!
February 4th, 2016 at 11:05 AM ^
is this available as a decal somewhere?
February 4th, 2016 at 10:42 AM ^
February 4th, 2016 at 10:27 AM ^
ASIASIASI
OY OY OY
February 4th, 2016 at 10:28 AM ^
February 4th, 2016 at 10:30 AM ^
go that far, just because I think Nauta is an incredible talent and I think Georgia already has a great pro style guy in Jacob Eason to deliver him the ball. But I do think he'll do better than former commit watch guy Naseir Upshur
February 4th, 2016 at 10:35 AM ^
February 4th, 2016 at 10:42 AM ^
February 4th, 2016 at 12:39 PM ^
Jim Chaney as their OC. He's from Pitt, and due to my brother being a die hard Panthers fan, I've seen almost as many Pitt games as I have Michigan. They use their tight ends well, but at Pitt, their best weapons were always at RB and WR, so the vast majority of the production ended up there.
Give Chaney a weapon like Nauta and I think he'll thrive.
February 4th, 2016 at 10:38 AM ^
I agree. Upshur should probably have beent the third TE instead of Asiasi. From what I see, Nauta is more groomed, college ready, while Asiasi has the ability to become a better player than Nauta. All three will probably be very good college TE's though and most definitely will move on to the next level.
February 4th, 2016 at 10:35 AM ^
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February 4th, 2016 at 10:52 AM ^
Asiasi is the superior blocker but Nauta has the edge in route running. Both are freak athletes and I will give Asiasi that edge, considering he was also a QB in high school.
February 4th, 2016 at 3:11 PM ^
Apparently Asiasi was also a stud at DE. Which is obvious by now what Harbaugh likes, multi-skill, multi-position athletes. Not so much so they can be used their, but the key indicator of competitiveness, flexibility, and multiple talents/awarenesses.
My guess is Harbaugh uses him in as a running/blocking FB as well as TE.
Dude's a beast.
February 4th, 2016 at 10:32 AM ^
February 4th, 2016 at 10:34 AM ^
It is awesome that he did leave Cali to come here! I and I bet he also wishes that Boss could have tag-a-long'ed.
February 4th, 2016 at 10:33 AM ^
rest of the week. All will get their posts.
February 4th, 2016 at 10:34 AM ^
Love this kid. I don't think we have anyone like him on our roster. A nice combination of size plus speed and hands. He is the most ready of the TEs. With how the TE class went, everyone should be very, very happy!
February 4th, 2016 at 10:36 AM ^
Now that you've posted one...ASIASI!
February 4th, 2016 at 10:36 AM ^
February 4th, 2016 at 10:38 AM ^
Crazy stats:
Asiasi is 6'3" 275#, ran a 4.93 at the Opening and is one of the elite TEs in the country.
Gary is 6'5", 295#, and ran a 4.73.
Lol
February 4th, 2016 at 10:50 AM ^
Gary will make a terrifying TE.
As an aside, love your username. I met my wife at a toga party down at LSU - she was dressed in an elegant green satin, while I had wisely chosen a sky blue flannel covered with clouds, rainbows, Winnie, and the statement 'pooh-licious' scribed all over it. Go pooh go!
February 4th, 2016 at 3:23 PM ^
If you watch some of Gary's no-pads drill-running clips, it's unreal. And I watch a lot of athletic movement tape (non-football)
He moves like a 220-lber. It's more similar to a WR in the NFL. I'm not exaggerating. I think I got so blinded by the #1-ness (and the fact that a majority of popular footage of him is slow-motion, or him going one-on-one, which is problematic when analyzing movement), and all the edited footage of his recruiting that I never sat down and analyzed his basic movement.
His speed is crazy. C-r-a-z-y.
Everyone likes to drop the "Physical Freak" label, and first off, he IS (because that is a real thing), but second, "physical freaks" still have to put in the insanse amount of work and practice. Especially in sports, where freak-ness can easily be negated.
There was a great news article where Harbaugh commented on his academic work-ethic and how Harbaugh was very impressed by it.
And if Harbaugh is impressed by someone else's work-ethic, that speaks Volumes with a capital "V".
The kids got the best of both worlds. Talent AND Execution.
It's lethal.
February 4th, 2016 at 2:49 PM ^
He definitely looked faster than that to me.
February 4th, 2016 at 10:40 AM ^
He's gonna be a terror up the seam. Imagine being a safety and seeing this juggernaut coming at you, with a head of steam...hang on and wait for your mates.
February 4th, 2016 at 12:02 PM ^
February 4th, 2016 at 10:42 AM ^
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February 4th, 2016 at 10:42 AM ^
Welcome Devin!
Definitely excited about the future of the TE at Michigan. I think Devin made the perfect choice coming here. As JH says, you get better at football by playing football, and unlike other schools, here the TEs get to play a LOT of football.
February 4th, 2016 at 10:43 AM ^
Nice young man. Physical player. Really happy he's coming to A2.
February 4th, 2016 at 10:46 AM ^
Thought he looked great in the Army All-American game. Out performed Nauta IMO. Small sample size though!
February 4th, 2016 at 10:50 AM ^
But, does anybody know where to watch SOTS? I tried on youtube last night but it didn't work
February 4th, 2016 at 10:52 AM ^
belong to us. We got a hat trick of Devins.
Excellent player, hopefully we can establish a Concord DLS pipeline.
February 4th, 2016 at 10:54 AM ^
about this guy. Huge body, with quickness as a TE in Harbaugh's system. Future 1st rounder!!
February 4th, 2016 at 10:55 AM ^
Big time pick-up. Great choice by Asiasi. His choice will look even smarter in 3 or 4 years after the NFL draft.
February 4th, 2016 at 10:56 AM ^
Well we're certainly "Tight End U" now, with at least six TEs - all very good - on the roster. Jake Butt didn't go pro, which is a good thing, of course, but I'm scratching my head when and where the others all will see the field over the next few years. The fact is, the three TEs in this class are potentially all as good as Jake; and then there's red-shirt freshman Wheatley, also an elite player. And Ian Bunting. And Khalid Hill. Clearly one or two of these guys will be playing another position at some point to see playing time.
February 4th, 2016 at 11:11 AM ^
February 4th, 2016 at 11:14 AM ^
My thoughts:
www.touch-the-banner.com/devin-asiasi-wolverine
He's very good all-around athlete. I think Harbaugh's going to have a field day finding different ways to use him.
February 4th, 2016 at 2:57 PM ^
When I saw him, I also thought of that former Patriots TE as a comparison to playing style and look. I think you're spot on too about him needing to reshape his body and shed a few pounds after he gets here. That and some great coaching and the sky's the limit for him.
February 4th, 2016 at 11:20 AM ^
Another great addition likely to be playing on Sundays in 4-5 years.
February 4th, 2016 at 11:23 AM ^
I love that our recruits are so versatile. So many were stars on both sides of the ball. Hill and Long were great receivers. Asisasi was stellar on defense. Nordin kicks and punts. Hudson is a receiver, RB, DB. Could say this for Mitchell and Hawkins(WR, DB). I guess we just recruited extremely versatile athletes like the best SEC teams. Good things coming on the field.