Happy Signing Day Posbang

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some interesting items so far

 

Alabama got a DT out of Pennsylvania - hope it keeps them out of the Tyler Friday discussion

 

Antwaan Reed ends up at Western - I assume G5 schools have lower academic requirements than P5?

 

Ohio State missed out on #1 OT Carman (#9 overall) who went to Clemson

 

Ohio State QB commit Emory Jones flips to Florida

 

LOI's in for Michigan (16)

QB - Milton

RB - Turner, Haskins

FB/TE/HB - VanSumeran

TE - Schoonmaker, Muhammed

OL - Hayes, Mayfield

SDE - Hutchinson, Welschof, Upshaw

LB - McGrone

CB - Sims, Gem. Green

S - Ger. Green, Faustin

 

committed but not yet signed

Not signing today (3)

Doyle - waiting for a signing party with all his teammates

Reese - battling with Georgia for his services

Bell - can't sign until February because of his previously signed basketball NLI

 

so all done as far as known commits

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PointaMinute

December 20th, 2017 at 10:19 AM ^

Mustapha Muhammad
TE 6-4 244 Missouri City, Texas Ridge Point

Gemon Green
DB 6-2 175 DeSoto, Texas DeSoto

German Green
DB 6-2 178 DeSoto, Texas DeSoto

Ryan Hayes
TE 6-7 262 Traverse City, Mich. Traverse City West

Luke Schoonmaker
TE 6-6 229 Hamden, Conn. Hamden Hall

Julius Welschof
DL 6-6 253 Miesbach, Bavaria, Germany FOS Altoetting

Christian Turner
RB 5-11 185 Buford, Ga. Buford

Cameron McGrone
LB 6-1 225 Indianapolis, Ind. Lawrence Central

Sammy Faustin
DB 6-2 190 Naples, Fla. Naples

Joe Milton
QB 6-5 220 Orlando, Fla. Olympia

Aidan Hutchinson
DL 6-6 258 Dearborn, Mich. Divine Child

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ScottyP

December 20th, 2017 at 10:21 AM ^

So not trying to be a jerk or anything, and not sure of the stars of the fella's who signed, but does anyone see the early signing period as a way for borderline guys to sign early and make sure there are no stunts pulled before Feb? And most of the high 4/5 star guys will wait till February to sign?? So each school will always leave the door open for a few of them till Feb??

 

What other reasoning is there? I always like the idea of one signing day, as it is a big deal for these kids, but could also be the worst day of their lives if "there wasn't a commitable offer."

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lilpenny1316

December 20th, 2017 at 10:29 AM ^

Two years ago at this time, Erik Swenson and everyone around him would officially know that he did not have a commitable offer.  He would have had more time to search for a school that would give him a commitable offer.

On the flip side, Michigan would've known that Devery Hamilton was a concern if he did not sign early and could have started looking at other OL prospects.

Either way, I think this is a net positive for everyone.

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Wolverine Gator

December 20th, 2017 at 10:47 AM ^

Andy Staples has been using the phrase "show your cards day." I think that's pretty accurate. Now students and schools will have a much greater idea of exactly what the landscape looks like for the next two months ot make more informed decisions.

I just wish the NLI would include a release clause that any student can be released if the school they've signed to has any changes to the position coach, coordinator (on their side of the ball), or head coach.

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mgobaran

December 20th, 2017 at 11:14 AM ^

247 still isn't reporting these two as signed. How many more we are expecting?

Reese - probably holding out till Feb to see where Georgia ends up
Mayfield - you're saying signed
Doyle - ???
Upshaw - you're saying sign
Haskins - ???
Bell - ???

 

Doubt we are on commit watch for anyone today, correct?

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Andystubs

December 20th, 2017 at 10:36 AM ^

Man.... it's a whole lot more enjoyable to follow this while I have time off during the holidays than constantly hitting refresh during a work day at the office.   Will be amazing next year with what looks to be a top five class.

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PointaMinute

December 20th, 2017 at 10:40 AM ^

Jalen Mayfield
OL 6-5 275 Grand Rapids, Mich. Catholic Central
http://mgoblog.com/content/hello-jalen-mayfield

Taylor Upshaw
DL 6-4 240 Bradenton, Fla. Braden River
http://mgoblog.com/content/hello-taylor-upshaw

Mustapha Muhammad
TE 6-4 244 Missouri City, Texas Ridge Point
http://mgoblog.com/content/hello-mustapha-muhammad

Gemon Green
DB 6-2 175 DeSoto, Texas DeSoto
http://mgoblog.com/content/hello-hello-gemon-german-green

German Green
DB 6-2 178 DeSoto, Texas DeSoto
http://mgoblog.com/content/hello-hello-gemon-german-green

Ryan Hayes
TE 6-7 262 Traverse City, Mich. Traverse City West
http://mgoblog.com/content/hello-ryan-hayes

Luke Schoonmaker
TE 6-6 229 Hamden, Conn. Hamden Hall
http://mgoblog.com/content/hello-luke-schoonmaker

Julius Welschof
DL 6-6 253 Miesbach, Bavaria, Germany FOS Altoetting

Christian Turner
RB 5-11 185 Buford, Ga. Buford
http://mgoblog.com/content/hello-christian-turner

Cameron McGrone
LB 6-1 225 Indianapolis, Ind. Lawrence Central
http://mgoblog.com/content/hello-cameron-mcgrone

Sammy Faustin
DB 6-2 190 Naples, Fla. Naples
http://mgoblog.com/content/hello-sammy-faustin

Joe Milton
QB 6-5 220 Orlando, Fla. Olympia
http://mgoblog.com/content/hello-joe-milton

Aidan Hutchinson
DL 6-6 258 Dearborn, Mich. Divine Child
http://mgoblog.com/content/hello-aidan-hutchinson

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PointaMinute

December 20th, 2017 at 11:33 AM ^

The 6-4, 304-pounder really got the full Maize and Blue tour this go around, which has his interest quickly rising in the Wolverines. “Extremely (interested),” said Sampson. “Because it seems like a great place to further my education and also because the offensive lineman coach.” Despite an Akron offer and interest from several other programs, Sampson still hopes to land a Michigan offer in the future. From Michigan Insider

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smitty1983

December 20th, 2017 at 11:55 AM ^

Dabo Swinney told Jackson Carman during his recruitment that Urban Meyer is on the back end of his career in terms of years left. “It wasn’t a major factor, but it was an underlying one,” Carman said.

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Larry Appleton

December 20th, 2017 at 12:15 PM ^

All the Buckeyes probably will see this day as a gut-punch with the talent they didn't sign, but they'll still have a great class.

Regardless, I'll be happy if they're sad.

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Avon Barksdale

December 20th, 2017 at 12:01 PM ^

I have to admit that I was not crazy about Haskins when he Committed (due to the low ranking), but I changed my mind today. Watched some senior clips of him on Hudl, and he looks like a decent option at RB. Even if it doesn’t work there, I found it notable he had 50+ catches, and he played a hybrid DE/OLB at 6’1 200 pounds and accumulated 12 sacks. He looked aggressive and maybe an option at Viper if all else fails.

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Avon Barksdale

December 20th, 2017 at 3:18 PM ^

Then he transfers to UAB like Kingston Davis and is never to be heard from again. It’s not like he is going to be counted on anytime soon: 2018: Higdon, Evans, Walker, Samuels | 2019: Evans, Walker, Samuels | 2020: Walker, Samuels, then Taylor/Haskins/Turner will all get their shot to contribute.

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PointaMinute

December 20th, 2017 at 12:17 PM ^

I heard from an Ohio State Colleague that on 11 warriors blog they were saying OSU no longer wanted Micah Parsons and saw this self imposed sanction as the cleanest way out.

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Youngharbaugh4

December 20th, 2017 at 12:35 PM ^

If nothing else, we might not have the immediate talent but the size of each player in this class is ridiculous. Other than Christian turner who's 5'11, every single recruit is at least 6'1 or taller. Our 3 DE commits are 6'6 and over 250. Sheesh

 

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reddogrjw

December 20th, 2017 at 12:52 PM ^

that Bell cannot sign until February due to having signed a NLI for basketball all known commits are signed except for 3 that we know are NOT signing today

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JWG Wolverine

December 20th, 2017 at 1:22 PM ^

Pretty good day so far I'd say? I would love a surprise though.

I think this early signing day is great for the players and coaches, but as a fan it lessens the excitement that signing day has always brought.

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