That sort of wankery has been slowly going out of style. But, it's in living memory for many people. Look at NYT wedding announcements in the '60s and before. You'll see things like "is descended from Dutch settlers of NYC" or "his/her family has been in Connecticut since 1600-something."
Regarding the returnees, one has to assume that their NIL $ is greater than what they were projected to get as NFL picks, right? That pretty much rules out first-round talent.
I recently read that Sparty's remarkable draft streak (i.e., at least one player getting picked) had stretched for eighty years or so up until -- I think -- 2021.
Respectfully, common sense suggests that if they were really high draft picks, they'd take the $ and run. NIL money (even at a high-flow place like OSU) can't compete with really high draft pick money. (You can make a case for a couple of guys wanting to improve their draft position.)
Want to have some fun? Look at all the OSU love in these "too early" 2024 drafts from last year:
2019 3-star recruit from River Rouge. Good scouting / development / both by Clemson on that one. I see he had a Michigan offer. UM got Mazi Smith and Chris Hinton that year.
Also OT: This guy (pick #39) was originally a no-name Western Michigan recruit. He grew and inch and gained 50+ pounds.
No self-awareness with that bunch. No, sir. They think they've had top-three recruiting classes for the last several years because of their general awesomeness and nothing else.
I think it's a way to age disgracefully. Anecdote which may say something about something: The older women in my extended social circle who are letting it go (gray) tend to be in better overall shape than the ones who are still "coloring." (To answer the obvious question, I don't know any older dudes with dye jobs.)
I don't see it on the field or in the profile. Braden was a regional recruit (and a good one ... I'm glad he went to Michigan). He didn't have an offer list anywhere close to this:
And they cheated, too! (Not sure how much under Olson, but obviously often under Sean Miller, who never once reached the Final Four with them in twelve years.)
"... rebounding is one of the areas where transferring up in competition is very hard."
It's not that I'd expect someone's rebounding numbers to improve when leveling up, but I've read that rebounding generally is something that translates well with a step up in competition.
Fair enough, but here? I can't recall seeing many negative opinions of Greek life expressed on MGoBlog. Now, bring up firearm safety and Eddie will come out of the woodwork. :)
Sure we were all eager to move past the CS thing, but you have to admit the occurrence of the whole scenario is disturbing and bizarre. Is Schembechler Hall fertile ground for more shenanigans or has it been sufficiently reformed. If so, how?
Sure, I'm cherry picking, and that was the juiciest cherry.
"lol one spring game with split squad, where you aren't going up against a first team unit is not a determining factor for me."
Why, then, did you elevate Chesson out of nowhere at the WR spot?
Also, I like Cabana and I know he's had injury issues, but he's done almost nothing on the field yet, and you have him ranked pretty high at multiple spots.
"... there’s inevitably going to be negative comments on this thread about Dusty going to visit frats ..."
Genuinely curious (and maybe naive): Why would you expect that?
If I were Dusty, the Maize Rage would (of course) be my first stop. After that, if I'm targeting students? Frats, of course. Their members are probably more likely to be sports fans than the average student and also more likely to be "joiners," so your investment may yield large flocks.
I'd definitely like to see those types of WRs and some jump balls, sure.
But, they had Nico Collins and didn't bother with that type of play, so I'm thinking it was cultural. I know this site complained about a lack of jump balls.
Okie State isn't a school I'd expect to see at the top of that ranking, but I just looked and, sure enough, they're #1. Nearby are a bunch of schools (Stanford and UCLA included) that culturally make a little more sense. I'd like to know the history at OSU (NTOSU).
You gotta admit that on this board the life cycle of a thread is short.
Just wait. It's gonna get worse in about a month. We'll see the same basic post for approximately (no, precisely) 100 days. On most days it will garner a handful of comments and displace more useful content.
That wouldn't surprise me at all. Think of how weird (and improbable for sure) it would be if they played him only in the "tough" games (which, hopefully, will be a short list) to preserve his RS and ran the 9-1-1 with Orji for the others.
Prediction: If [1] the communication is encrypted, OSU will spend $ and figure out how to decrypt it. Michigan will eventually -- and unwittingly -- get on that train through an overzealous staffer. Because of sloppy processes, OSU will find out and try to kneecap Michigan.
[1] I haven't looked into the technical details at all.
Sensationalism aside, I get it to a small degree. J.J. is young and doesn't have a ton of "reps" at this point. He's probably still pretty far from his ceiling. I wouldn't be surprised if he has a rough adjustment to the NFL. He's resilient, though, and I'm not concerned about him getting "scarred." I think he'll eventually succeed. Possibly very soon. We'll see.
I can remember Giudice's uninspiring recruiting profile, and he's barely played, but he is a 4th-year interior lineman, so it's not surprising that he's ahead of a high-ceiling 2nd-year guy who'll need some time to reach his potential ... right? I hope.
One of the great all-time Michigan plays for sure, but remember that OSU scored. The FG was good. So, 31-23 instead of 31-27 (or, maybe, 31-28 if Ryan Day suddenly grew a set and ran the ball in a short-yardage situation and had success). Does Michigan clench up if they're up only three instead of eight? I don't think so. Not that team.
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That sort of wankery has been slowly going out of style. But, it's in living memory for many people. Look at NYT wedding announcements in the '60s and before. You'll see things like "is descended from Dutch settlers of NYC" or "his/her family has been in Connecticut since 1600-something."
Someone needs to pick up Cam Goode so the total can be twenty. :)
Down with "Apple News." OP, I'd rather not promote industrial consolidation. (I get the irony involved in defending CBS.)
Original story:
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2024-nfl-draft-nick-saban-says-commanders-landed-the-best-football-player-pound-for-pound-in-the-draft/
I remember the hype, and I also remember people flogging UM for not recruiting him.
OSU isn't a school that comes to mind when it comes to player development, but neither of those guys were the typical Top 200 OSU recruit.
IIRC, the Urban Meyer regime had a pretty good hit rate on 3-stars. As always, partly scouting, partly development.
A year ago at least one SI person had him ranked just behind J.J.:
https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/news/who-are-the-best-quarterbacks-in-the-2024-nfl-draft
Ha.
I think McGregor was felt to be behind Stewart and Moore. He'd be dividing snaps again.
They're arguably always loaded.
Regarding the returnees, one has to assume that their NIL $ is greater than what they were projected to get as NFL picks, right? That pretty much rules out first-round talent.
I recently read that Sparty's remarkable draft streak (i.e., at least one player getting picked) had stretched for eighty years or so up until -- I think -- 2021.
Respectfully, common sense suggests that if they were really high draft picks, they'd take the $ and run. NIL money (even at a high-flow place like OSU) can't compete with really high draft pick money. (You can make a case for a couple of guys wanting to improve their draft position.)
Want to have some fun? Look at all the OSU love in these "too early" 2024 drafts from last year:
https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/news/2024-nfl-mock-draft-caleb-williams-drake-maye-marvin-harrison-jr-brock-bowers-first-round-training-camp
https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/the_way_too_early_2024_nfl_mock_draft_082723/s1__39121699
It's already started for 2025 if you look around.
I still expect OSU to get top three classes indefinitely. I'd love to know how that works (aside from the obvious $ answer).
OT: Many here might've noticed pick #35.
https://247sports.com/player/ruke-orhorhoro-46048515/high-school-204634/
2019 3-star recruit from River Rouge. Good scouting / development / both by Clemson on that one. I see he had a Michigan offer. UM got Mazi Smith and Chris Hinton that year.
Also OT: This guy (pick #39) was originally a no-name Western Michigan recruit. He grew and inch and gained 50+ pounds.
https://247sports.com/player/braden-fiske-46042978/high-school-195533/
No self-awareness with that bunch. No, sir. They think they've had top-three recruiting classes for the last several years because of their general awesomeness and nothing else.
This I'll say, again: I'd prefer this to the more purely "bag" years, when the cheaters had a larger advantage than they currently do.
I think it's a way to age disgracefully. Anecdote which may say something about something: The older women in my extended social circle who are letting it go (gray) tend to be in better overall shape than the ones who are still "coloring." (To answer the obvious question, I don't know any older dudes with dye jobs.)
(I'll give twenty- and thirty-somethings a pass.)
I'm hoping for a few more that I can "-1."
He's let the Deep South culture get to him. He was much more sensible when based in the Midwest. As noted many years ago (2007):
https://thewizardofodds.blogspot.com/2007/11/cosmetically-speaking.html
For what it may be worth, I've stood next to Beasley and I'd be really surprised if he's actually 6'2". I would've guessed 5'11" max.
I see.
Did you type that comment with your toes?
I'm glad you're not as lazy as the OP.
Based on ... what, exactly?
I don't see it on the field or in the profile. Braden was a regional recruit (and a good one ... I'm glad he went to Michigan). He didn't have an offer list anywhere close to this:
https://247sports.com/recruitment/avery-gach-152627/recruitinterests/
Weird, maybe, but I can remember lot of painful losses to 'zona.
Details here:
https://arizonawildcats.com/sports/mens-basketball/opponent-history/university-of-michigan/223
And they cheated, too! (Not sure how much under Olson, but obviously often under Sean Miller, who never once reached the Final Four with them in twelve years.)
Seems that way. To me, it might be an indication that he understands the absurdity of "height in shoes."
Not that your data doesn't matter (thanks), but here's larger set that's focused on college >>> NBA (rather than a step up in college):
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/954496-nba-draft-why-college-points-dont-matter-but-assists-and-rebounds-do
Nice post, OP.
Do you have data to support this assertion?
It's not that I'd expect someone's rebounding numbers to improve when leveling up, but I've read that rebounding generally is something that translates well with a step up in competition.
Changli Freeman for me:
https://jalopnik.com/the-worlds-cheapest-ev-is-genuinely-good-1847048450
Hey -- this guy is from The Villages (Florida). That seems noteworthy all by itself.
https://247sports.com/player/sam-walters-46102520/
See my post elsewhere here. There are others like it. jv02 is better and more subtle than most trolls. I'll give him/her that.
Related: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdwqVX-IVFQ&t=12s
Fair enough, but here? I can't recall seeing many negative opinions of Greek life expressed on MGoBlog. Now, bring up firearm safety and Eddie will come out of the woodwork. :)
jv02, 4/12, 11:15 A.M.:
Sure, I'm cherry picking, and that was the juiciest cherry.
Why, then, did you elevate Chesson out of nowhere at the WR spot?
Also, I like Cabana and I know he's had injury issues, but he's done almost nothing on the field yet, and you have him ranked pretty high at multiple spots.
Genuinely curious (and maybe naive): Why would you expect that?
If I were Dusty, the Maize Rage would (of course) be my first stop. After that, if I'm targeting students? Frats, of course. Their members are probably more likely to be sports fans than the average student and also more likely to be "joiners," so your investment may yield large flocks.
I'd definitely like to see those types of WRs and some jump balls, sure.
But, they had Nico Collins and didn't bother with that type of play, so I'm thinking it was cultural. I know this site complained about a lack of jump balls.
Okie State isn't a school I'd expect to see at the top of that ranking, but I just looked and, sure enough, they're #1. Nearby are a bunch of schools (Stanford and UCLA included) that culturally make a little more sense. I'd like to know the history at OSU (NTOSU).
When did Michigan last throw jump balls to its receivers on a regular basis?
Just wait. It's gonna get worse in about a month. We'll see the same basic post for approximately (no, precisely) 100 days. On most days it will garner a handful of comments and displace more useful content.
Ding, ding, ding!
They're like Kentucky in basketball. It's crazy.
That wouldn't surprise me at all. Think of how weird (and improbable for sure) it would be if they played him only in the "tough" games (which, hopefully, will be a short list) to preserve his RS and ran the 9-1-1 with Orji for the others.
Prediction: If [1] the communication is encrypted, OSU will spend $ and figure out how to decrypt it. Michigan will eventually -- and unwittingly -- get on that train through an overzealous staffer. Because of sloppy processes, OSU will find out and try to kneecap Michigan.
[1] I haven't looked into the technical details at all.
YOU PLAY TO WIN THE GAME!
Herm did better at ASU than I thought he would.
Tony! Tony Esposito:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eV8JCQBTPo0
I have no idea what's going on, but here are two ideas:
If you're lucky, you'll understand someday.
https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/simpsons/images/f/f9/WeDO.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20120604160114
Too lazy to figure out how to embed images in the new MGoBlog world ...
Sensationalism aside, I get it to a small degree. J.J. is young and doesn't have a ton of "reps" at this point. He's probably still pretty far from his ceiling. I wouldn't be surprised if he has a rough adjustment to the NFL. He's resilient, though, and I'm not concerned about him getting "scarred." I think he'll eventually succeed. Possibly very soon. We'll see.
I can remember Giudice's uninspiring recruiting profile, and he's barely played, but he is a 4th-year interior lineman, so it's not surprising that he's ahead of a high-ceiling 2nd-year guy who'll need some time to reach his potential ... right? I hope.
Ouch.
One day you're an "award winning" (https://awfulannouncing.com/2015/gregg-doyel-wins-first-place-in-apse-column-writing.html) sports journalist and the next day you're a creep. You know it's bad when the NY Post and Dave Portnoy are flaming you (https://nypost.com/2024/04/18/sports/columnist-gregg-doyel-crossed-the-line-with-caitlin-clark/). He might have to go write for the edge of the internet (NTE).
I suppose sports journalists will cross the line more often now that they've been almost completely reduced to circus animals.
One of the great all-time Michigan plays for sure, but remember that OSU scored. The FG was good. So, 31-23 instead of 31-27 (or, maybe, 31-28 if Ryan Day suddenly grew a set and ran the ball in a short-yardage situation and had success). Does Michigan clench up if they're up only three instead of eight? I don't think so. Not that team.
Barely safe for work. :)