Frank Chuck

July 20th, 2016 at 9:17 PM ^

He's usually reliable but he has a well-known history of changing his choice to the right pick before a recruit commits.

Don't simply look at the percent correct. Also look at how many points he gets for every prediction. When an analyst receives ~ 0 points for a correct pick, it means the analyst made the correct choice near the decision date (when it was apparent to many which school would receive the commitment).

Alumnus93

July 21st, 2016 at 3:51 PM ^

Wiltfong..

Martin to MSU

Thomas to M

Peoples-Jones to M

I think he has 2 of three wrong..... I think we get Martin and DPJ....somehow I think Thomas goes to MSU for playing time.

LBSS

July 21st, 2016 at 9:04 AM ^

His ballz are reliable performers. But even if his ballz let him down more often than not, 4/5 OSU predictors, 4/5 Staee predictors, and 4/5 Florida predictors ballzed DPJ to Michigan.

[touch wood, throw salt over left shoulder, other anti-jinx actions]

Brendan71388

July 20th, 2016 at 4:43 PM ^

I think we're nearing Gary status with DPJ's recruitment. We're pretty widely regarded as the leader, and I at least at the point where I'd be extremely disappointed if we don't get him, and probably even more so than Gary bc he's a local kid. And bc OSU was never a threat with Gary like they are here.



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Lanknows

July 20th, 2016 at 6:05 PM ^

I learned a while back that consensus opinion doesn't always mean very much if it isn't backed up by quotes.  There tends to be a herd-mentality/echo-chamber with recruiting pundits since only a handful of them are getting first-hand info.

Not saying DPJ is going to end up elsewhere, or that Wiltfong isn't credible, but Michigan was a clear leader with Gary for a long time and his comments reinforced that conception. DPJ is keeping things a lot closer to the vest.

turd ferguson

July 20th, 2016 at 4:46 PM ^

Speaking of interesting Crystal Balls (in this case basketball), we're on a bit of a run - and now the Crystal Ball leader - for 5-star small forward Kris Wilkes from Indiana.  I think he visited a few weeks ago, but I haven't heard much since then.  Anyone know what that's about?

DrMantisToboggan

July 20th, 2016 at 4:46 PM ^

Like I said, out of DPJ's mouth in late March, "I want to go to Michigan". 10.5 months away from signing day, but when a Cass Tech with an offer says that it's a decent bet.