Kyle Prater '10 has cut his list to 10 schools.
Gentlepersons:
Let's stop talking about Mike Cox for a second.
Kyle Prater, from Illinois, who is currently rated the number 10 overall recruit, and the #1 wide receiver (well, 1A behind Ricardo Miller, since Miller's pad level is probably lower), has made his initial cut to ten schools public today. Attributions to Scout, as well as the Notre Dame board:
http://www.irishenvy.com/forums/2010-recruiting-profiles/41264-10-il-wr…
which pasted the following information without link or attribution:
Illinois
Oklahoma (he went to the spring game and laminated his offer letter.)
USC
Michigan
Tennessee
Alabama
Auburn
Missouri
Miami
Our Lady of South Bend
Based on recruiting rules of offer lists, it's obvious we're swimming with the big boys with Mr. Prater. Go get him Coach Rod.
Don't get your hopes up too much unless he schedules an official visit.
...he came to the BBQ, but I think he's a long shot. His best friend is already a verbal to Illinois, and I think he'll visit ND, Illinois, USC and Oklahoma for sure.
Yeah, but while he was at the BBQ he made some friends, and even apparently stuck around after to play catch with Gardner. So, one can hope that a few of the current commits work on getting this young man up here.
Awww, come on. You made me grin with "..we're swimming with the big boys..". A kind of proud grin. I hate that about your post...the cruel reminder that we are not currently one of the "big boys" and we only swim with them when we have somehow snuck into their pool.
I just cant get over the fact that one 3-9 season and Michigan fans no longer consider us one of the "big boys". Fan perception will mean something to these recruits fellas (oops - and gals).
It's not that I don't consider Michigan to be one of the big boys; it's that I recognize a significant set back last year and a temporary dip in status. I fully expect Michigan to exceed previous levels of domination in short order under current leadership.
I was referring more to the OP and some comments from the state of recruiting thread; I got the gist of your comment was replying in agreement - we are down in status, down in the polls, but we are still one of the "big boys" in terms of recruiting, in terms of program, in terms of fan culture, in terms of overall college football "awe" (how to define that, I am not sure) - like Miami still is, like ND still is, etc. etc.
to that
but it's a LOOOOOOONG way for these blue chippers. June? C'mon, it'll be a good 8 or 9 MONTHS before he settles on a college. Although this is a good start, I think its too early to start pissing myself with excitement.
our 2010 WR corp is more than solid. It would be a nice pick up for sure...but I wouldn't be too worried about it.
this is one of those recruits who, if interested, you make room for, even if the position is stocked.
Once again, even with all the WR commitments, we have still been offering WRs (Adrian Coxson and Andrew Carswell come to mind), so the coaches clearly aren't completely satisfied with their WR haul yet. I'm guessing that's because they want one of the current commits to move to defense (or de-commit).
who were not there on signing day, for various reasons. I also wonder if RR is factoring this into his recruiting as well (I tried to make this point on MDan's thread, probably not too successfully).
If we do get a high-profile WR commit or two, then some of the lower-rated verbals may decide to look at other programs (and they probably would not be discouraged to do this).
Given last year and what seems to be an increasing trend, I would be very surprised if all (or all but 1) of those on the commitment list are still there come January.
If UM doesn't place any importance on a down field passing game in '09, you won't have to worry about Prater. Tate having a good year throwing the ball will go a long way in the minds of these top recruits.
the ball effectively this year will definitely help land some top recruits. I think Gardner continuing to camp is a great thing for us as well. Not only will it help him improve, but should help to make contacts with other guys and help RR recruit.