tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26214756278339141862024-03-13T22:22:12.425-04:00Go Brew!A Personal Opinion on Michigan Athletics and BeerWolverinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00091832431631514115noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621475627833914186.post-10377172827405984942012-04-30T12:00:00.000-04:002012-04-30T12:00:08.181-04:002012 NFL Draft Recap: Michigan Wolverines<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">The 2012 NFL Draft saw three former Wolverines get drafted over this last weekend. Mike Martin, David Molk and Junior Hemingway were drafted by the Tennessee Titans, San Diego Chargers and the Kansas City Chiefs, respectively. While these were the only three to be drafted, a few others are expected to sign free agent deals with a few other teams. Here is the breakdown for these Wolverines for this years draft:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Mike Martin, DT = Tennessee Titans - Round 3, #19, #82 Overall</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">David Molk, C = San Diego Chargers - Round 7, #19, #226 Overall</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Junior Hemingway, WR = Kansas City Chiefs, Round 7, #31, #238 Overall</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><br /></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Ryan Van Bergen, DE = Carolina Panthers, Undrafted Free Agent</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Troy Woolfolk, DB = Dallas Cowboys, Undrafted Free Agent</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Michael Shaw, RB = Washington Redskins, Undrafted Free Agent</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">That is what has transpired so far. Hopefully, Kevin Koger is able to find himself on an NFL roster as well. His achilles surgery is probably what made him drop off of teams' radars, but maybe he will be able to heal from it just fine and wander onto a team. Congrats to these players and good luck in the League. Go Blue!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><br /></span>Wolverinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00091832431631514115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621475627833914186.post-5007343608890294422012-04-30T11:30:00.000-04:002012-04-30T11:30:00.790-04:002012 NFL Draft Recap: Round 6 - 7<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Here are the final two rounds from the 2012 NFL Draft:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#1 / #171 - St. Louis Rams - Greg Zuerlein, K, Missouri Western</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#2 / #172 - Seattle Seahawks - Jeremy Lane, CB, Northwestern State (LA)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#3 / #173 - Washington Redskins - Alfred Morris, RB, Florida Atlantic</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#4 / #174 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Keith Tandy, CB, West Virginia</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#5 / #175 - Minnesota Vikings - Blair Walsh, K, Georgia</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#6 / #176 - Jacksonville Jaguars - Mike Harris, CB, Florida State</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#7 / #177 - Arizona Cardinals - Justin Bethel, CB, Presbyterian</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#8 / #178 - Buffalo Bills - Mark Asper, OG, Oregon</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#9 / #179 - New Orleans Saints - Andrew Tiller, OG, Syracuse</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#10 / #180 - San Francisco 49ers - Trent Robison, FS, Michigan State</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#11 / #181 - Seattle Seahawks - Winston Guy, DB, Kentucky</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#12 / #182 - Kansas City Chiefs - Cyrus Gray, RB, Texas A&M</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#13 / #183 - Miami Dolphins - B.J. Cunningham, WR, Michigan State</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#14 / #184 - Chicago Bears - Isaiah Frey, CB, Nevada</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#15 / #185 - Arizona Cardinals - Ryan Lindley, QB, San Diego State</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#16 / #186 - Dallas Cowboys - James Hanna, TE, Oklahoma</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#17 / #187 - New York Jets - Josh Bush, S, Wake Forest</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#18 / #188 - Denver Broncos - Danny Trevathan, OLB, Kentucky</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#19 / #189 - Oakland Raiders - Christo Bilukidi, DE, Georgia State</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#20 / #190 - Tennessee Titans - Markelle Martin, FS, Oklahoma State</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#21 / #191 - Cincinnati Bengals - Dan Herron, RB, Ohio State</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#22 / #192 - Atlanta Falcons - Charles Mitchell, SS, Mississippi State</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#23 / #193 - Washington Redskins - Tom Compton, OT, South Dakota</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#24 / #194 - Philadelphia Eagles - Marvin McNutt, WR, Iowa</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#25 / #195 - Houston Texans - Nick Mondek, OT, Purdue</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#26 / #196 - Detroit Lions - Jonte Green, DB, New Mexico State</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#27 / #197 - New England Patriots - Nate Ebner, DB, Ohio State</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#28 / #198 - Baltimore Ravens - Tommy Streeter, WR, Miami</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#29 / #199 - San Francisco 49ers - Jason Slowey, C, Western Oregon</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#30 / #200 - Philadelphia Eagles - Brandon Washington, OG, Miami</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#31 / #201 - New York Giants - Matt McCants, OT, UAB</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#32 / #202 - New York Jets - Terrance Ganaway, RB, Baylor</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#33 / #203 - New York Jets - Robert T. Griffin, OG, Baylor</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#34 / #204 - Cleveland Browns - Emmanuel Acho, OLB, Texas</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#35 / #205 - Cleveland Browns - Billy Winn, DT, Boise State</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#36 / #206 - Indianapolis Colts - LaVon Brazill, WR, Ohio</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#37 / #207 - Carolina Panthers - Brad Nortman, P, Wisconsin</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#1 / #208 - Indianapolis Colts - Justin Anderson, OT, Georgia</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#2 / #209 - St. Louis Rams - Aaron Brown, LB, Hawaii</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#3 / #210 - Minnesota Vikings - Audie Cole, ILB, North Carolina State</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#4 / #211 - Tennessee Titans - Scott Solomon, DE, Rice</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#5 / #212 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Michael Smith, RB, Utah State</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#6 / #213 - Washington Redskins - Richard Crawford, DB, SMU</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#7 / #214 - Indianapolis Colts - Tim Fugger, DE, Vanderbilt</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#8 / #215 - Miami Dolphins - Kheeston Randall, DT, Texas</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#9 / #216 - Carolina Panthers - D.J. Campbell, FS, California</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#10 / #217 - Washington Redskins - Jordan Bernstine, CB, Iowa</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#11 / #218 - Kansas City Chiefs - Jerome Long, DT, San Diego State</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#12 / #219 - Minnesota Vikings - Trevor Guyton, DE, California</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#13 / #220 - Chicago Bears - Grey McCoy, CB, TCU</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#14 / #221 - Arizona Cardinals - Nate Potter, OT, Boise State</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#15 / #222 - Dallas Cowboys - Caleb McSurdy, ILB, Montana</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#16 / #223 - Detroit Lions - Travis Lewis, OLB, Oklahoma</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#17 / #224 - New England Patriots - Alfonzo Dennard, CB, Nebraska</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#18 / #225 - Seattle Seahawks - J R Sweezy, DE, North Carolina State</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><b><i><u>#19 / #226 - San Diego Chargers - David Molk, C, Michigan</u></i></b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#20 / #227 - Miami Dolphins - Rishard Matthews, WR, Nevada</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#21 / #228 - Jacksonville Jaguars - Jeris Pendleton, DT, Ashland</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#22 / #229 - Philadelphia Eagles - Bryce Brown, RB, Kansas State</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#23 / #230 - Oakland Raiders - Nathan Stupar, OLB, Penn State</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#24 / #231 - Pittsburgh Steelers - Toney Clemons, WR, Colorado</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#25 / #232 - Seattle Seahawks - Greg Scruggs, DE, Louisville</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#26 / #233 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Drake Dunsmore, TE, Northwestern</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#27 / #234 - New Orleans Saints - Marcel Jones, OT, Nebraska</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#28 / #235 - New England Patriots - Jeremy Ebert, WR, Northwestern</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#29 / #236 - Baltimore Ravens - Deangelo Tyson, DE, Georgia</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#30 / #237 - San Francisco 49ers - Cam Johnson, DE, Virginia</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><b><i><u>#31 / #238 - Kansas City Chiefs - Junior Hemingway, WR, Michigan</u></i></b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#32 / #239 - New York Giants - Markus Kuhn, DT, North Carolina State</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#33 / #240 - Pittsburgh Steelers - David Paulson, TE, Oregon</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#34 / #241 - Greenbay Packers - Andrew Datko, OT, Florida State</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#35 / #242 - New York Jets - Antonio Allen, SS, South Carolina</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#36 / #243 - Greenbay Packers - B.J. Coleman, QB, Tennessee-Chattanooga</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#37 / #244 - New York Jets - Jordan White, WR, Western Michigan</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#38 / #245 - Cleveland Browns - Trevin Wade, CB, Arizona</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#39 / #246 - Pittsburgh Steelers - Terrence Frederick, CB, Texas A&M</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#40 / #247 - Cleveland Browns - Brad Smelley, TE, Alabama</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#41 / #248 - Pittsburgh Steelers - Kelvin Beachum, OT, SMU</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#42 / #249 - Atlanta Falcons - Travian Robertson, DT, South Carolina</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#43 / #250 - San Diego Chargers - Edwin Baker, RB, Michigan State</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#44 / #251 - Buffalo Bills - John Potter, K, Western Michigan</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#45 / #252 - St. Louis Rams - Daryl Richardson, RB, Abilene Christian</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#46 / #253 - Indianapolis Colts - Chandler Harnish, QB, Northern Illinois</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><br /></span>Wolverinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00091832431631514115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621475627833914186.post-991797220937086112012-04-30T10:30:00.000-04:002012-04-30T10:30:04.801-04:002012 NFL Draft Recap: Round 4 - 5<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">In continuation of my 2012 NFL Draft Recap, here are rounds 4 and 5:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><br /></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#1 / #96 - St. Louis Rams - Chris Givens, WR, Wake Forest</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#2 / #97 - Miami Dolphins - Lamar Miller, RB, Miami</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#3 / #98 - Baltimore Ravens - Gino Gradkowski, OG, Delaware</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#4 / #99 - Houston Texans - Ben Jones, C, Georgia</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#5 / #100 - Cleveland Browns - Travis Benjamin, WR, Miami</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#6 / #101 - Denver Broncos - Omar Bolden, CB, Arizona State</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#7 / #102 - Washington Redskins - Kirk Cousins, QB, Michigan State</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#8 / #103 - Carolina Panthers - Frank Alexander, DE, Oklahoma</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#9 / #104 - Carolina Panthers - Joe Adams, WR, Arkansas</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#10 / #105 - Buffalo Bills - Nigel Bradham, OLB, Florida State</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#11 / #106 - Seattle Seahawks - Robert Turbin, RB, Utah State</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#12 / #107 - Kansas City Chiefs - Devon Wylie, WR, Fresno State</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#13 / #108 - Denver Broncos - Philip Blake, C, Baylor</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#14 / #109 - Pittsburgh Steelers - Alameda Ta'amu, DT, Washington</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#15 / #110 - San Diego Chargers - Ladarius Green, TE, Louisiana-Lafayette</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#16 / #111 - Chicago Bears - Evan Rodriguez, TE, Temple</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#17 / #112 - Arizona Cardinals - Bobby Massie, OT, Mississippi</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#18 / #113 - Dallas Cowboys - Kyle Wilber, OLB, Wake Forest</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#19 / #114 - Seattle Seahawks - Jaye Howard, DT, Florida</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#20 / #115 - Tennessee Titans - Coty Sensabaugh, CB, Clemson</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#21 / #116 - Cincinnati Bengals - Orson Charles, TE, Georgia</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#22 / #117 - San Francisco 49ers - Joe Looney, OG, Wake Forest</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#23 / #118 - Minnesota Vikings - Jarius Wright, WR, Arkansas</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#24 / #119 - Washington Redskins - Keenan Robinson, OLB, Texas</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#25 / #120 - Cleveland Browns - James-Michael Johnson, ILB, Nevada</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#26 / #121 - Houston Texans - Keshawn Martin, WR, Michigan State</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#27 / #122 - New Orleans Saints - Nick Toon, WR, Wisconsin</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#28 / #123 - Philadelphia Eagles - Brandon Boykin, CB, Georgia</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#29 / #124 - Buffalo Bills - Ron Brooks, CB, LSU</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#30 / #125 - Detroit Lions - Ronnell Lewis, OLB, Oklahoma</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#31 / #126 - Houston Texans - Jared Crick, DT, Nebraska</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#32 / #127 - New York Giants - Adrien Robinson, TE, Cincinnati</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#33 / #128 - Minnesota Vikings - Rhett Ellison, FB, USC</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#34 / #129 - Oakland Raiders - Miles Burris, OLB, San Diego State</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#35 / #130 - Baltimore Ravens - Christian Thompson, FS, South Carolina State</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#36 / #131 - New York Giants - Brandon Mosley, OT, Auburn</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#37 / #132 - Greenbay Packers - Mike Daniels, DT, Iowa</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#38 / #133 - Greenbay Packers - Jerron McMillian, SS, Maine</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#39 / #134 - Minnesota Vikings - Greg Childs, WR, Arkansas</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#40 / #135 - Dallas Cowboys - Matt Johnson, SS, Eastern Washington</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><br /></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#1 / #136 - Indianapolis Colts - Josh Chapman, DT, Alabama</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#2 / #137 - Denver Broncos - Malik Jackson, DT, Tennessee</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#3 / #138 - Detroit Lions - Tahir Whitehead, OLB, Temple</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#4 / #139 - Minnesota Vikings - Robert Blanton, CB, Notre Dame</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#5 / #140 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Najee Goode, ILB, West Virginia</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#6 / #141 - Washington Redskins - Adam Gettis, OG, Iowa</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#7 / #142 - Jacksonville Jaguars - Brandon Marshall, OLB, Nevada</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#8 / #143 - Carolina Panthers - Josh Norman, CB, Coastal Carolina</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#9 / #144 - Buffalo Bills - Zebrie Sanders, OT, Florida State</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#10 / #145 - Tennessee Titans - Taylor Thompson, TE, SMU</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#11 / #146 - Kansas City Chiefs - DeQuan Menzie, CB, Alabama</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#12 / #147 - Buffalo Bills - Tank Carder, ILB, TCU</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#13 / #148 - Detroit Lions - Chris Greenwood, CB, Albion</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#14 / #149 - San Diego Chargers - Johnnie Troutman, OG, Penn State</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#15 / #150 - St. Louis Rams - Rokevious Watkins, OT, South Carolina</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#16 / #151 - Arizona Cardinals - Senio Kelemete, OT, Washington</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#17 / #152 - Dallas Cowboys - Danny Coale, WR, Virginia Tech</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#18 / #153 - Philadelphia Eagles - Dennis Kelly, OT, Purdue</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#19 / #154 - Seattle Seahawks - Korey Toomer, ILB, Idaho</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#20 / #155 - Miami Dolphins - Josh Kaddu, LB, Oregon</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#21 / #156 - Cincinnati Bengals - Shaun Prater, CB, Iowa</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#22 / #157 - Atlanta Falcons - Bradie Ewing, FB, Wisconsin</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#23 / #158 - Oakland Raiders - Jack Crawford, DE, Penn State</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#24 / #159 - Pittsburgh Steelers - Chris Rainey, RB, Florida</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#25 / #160 - Cleveland Browns - Ryan Miller, OG, Colorado</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#26 / #161 - Houston Texans - Randy Bullock, K, Texas A&M</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#27 / #162 - New Orleans Saints - Corey White, SS, Samford</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#28 / #163 - Greenbay Packers - Terrell Manning, OLB, North Carolina State</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#29 / #164 - Atlanta Falcons - Jonathan Massaquoi, DE, Troy</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#30 / #165 - San Francisco 49ers - Darius Fleming, OLB, Notre Dame</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#31 / #166 - Cincinnati Bengals - Marvin Jones, WR, California</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#32 / #167 - Cincinnati Bengals - George Iloka, FS, Boise State</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#33 / #168 - Oakland Raiders - Juron Criner, WR, Arizona</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#34 / #169 - Baltimore Ravens - Asa Jackson, CB, Cal Poly</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#35 / #170 - Indianapolis Colts - Vick Ballard, RB, Mississippi State</span>Wolverinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00091832431631514115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621475627833914186.post-30378869287068740582012-04-30T09:30:00.000-04:002012-04-30T09:30:03.805-04:002012 NFL Draft Recap: Round 2 - 3<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Here is just a quick recap of the 2012 NFL Draft for rounds 2 and 3:</span><div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#1 / #33 - St. Louis Rams - Brian Quick, WR, Appalachian State</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#2 / #34 - Indianapolis Colts - Coby Fleener, TE, Stanford</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#3 / #35 - Baltimore Ravens - Courtney Upshaw, DE, Alabama</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#4 / #36 - Denver Broncos - Derek Wolfe, DT, Cincinnati</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#5 / #37 - Cleveland Browns - Mitchell Schwartz, OT, California</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#6 / #38 - Jacksonville Jaguars - Andre Branch, DE, Clemson</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#7 / #39 - St. Louis Rams - Janoris Jenkins, CB, Northern Alabama</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#8 / #40 - Carolina Panthers - Amini Silatolu, OG, Midwest State</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#9 / #41 - Buffalo Bills - Cordy Glenn, OT, Georgia</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#10 / #42 - Miami Dolphins - Jonathan Martin, OT, Stanford</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#11 / #43 - New York Jets - Stephen Hill, WR, Georgia Tech</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#12 / #44 - Kansas City Chiefs - Jeff Allen, OG, Illinois</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#13 / #45 - Chicago Bears - Alshon Jeffery, WR, South Carolina</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#14 / #46 - Philadelphia Eagles - Mychal Kendricks, ILB, California</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#15 / #47 - Seattle Seahawks - Bobby Wagner, ILB, Utah State</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#16 / #48 - New England Patriots - Tavon Wilson, FS, Illinois</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#17 / #49 - San Diego Chargers - Kendall Reyes, DT, Connecticut</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#18 / #50 - St. Louis Rams - Isaiah Pead, RB, Cincinnati</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#19 / #51 - Greenbay Packers - Jerel Worthy, DT, Michigan State</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#20 / #52 - Tennessee Titans - Zach Brown, OLB, North Carolina</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#21 / #53 - Cincinnati Bengals - Devon Still, DT, Penn State</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#22 / #54 - Detroit Lions - Ryan Broyles, WR, Oklahoma</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#23 / #55 - Atlanta Falcons - Peter Konz, C, Wisconsin</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#24 / #56 - Pittsburgh Steelers - Mike Adams, OT, Ohio State</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#25 / #57 - Denver Broncos - Brock Osweiler, QB, Arizona State</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#26 / #58 - Tamba Bay Buccaneers - Lavonte David, OLB, Nebraska</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#27 / #59 - Philadelphia Eagles - Vinny Curry, DE, Marshall</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#28 / #60 - Baltimore Ravens - Kelechi Osemele, OT, Iowa State</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#29 / #61 - San Francisco 49ers - LaMichael James, RB, Oregon</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#30 / #62 - Greenbay Packers - Casey Hayward, DB, Vanderbilt</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#31 / #63 - New York Giants - Rueben Randle, WR, LSU</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#1 / #64 - Indianapolis Colts - Dwayne Allen, TE, Clemson</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#2 / #65 - St. Louis Rams - Trumaine Johnson, CB, Montana</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#3 / #66 - Minnesota Vikings - Josh Robinson, CB, Central Florida</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#4 / #67 - Denver Broncos - Ronnie Hillman, RB, San Diego State</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#5 / #68 - Houston Texans - DeVier Posey, WR, Ohio State</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#6 / #69 - Buffalo Bills - T.J. Graham, WR, North Carolina State</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#7 / #70 - Jacksonville Jaguars - Bryan Anger, P, California</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#8 / #71 - Washington Redskins - Josh LeRibeus, G, SMU</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#9 / #72 - Miami Dolphins - Olivier Vernon, DE, Miami</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#10 / #73 - San Diego Chargers - Brandon Taylor, SS, LSU</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#11 / #74 - Kansas City Chiefs - Donald Stephenson, OT, Oklahoma</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#12 / #75 - Seattle Seahawks - Russell Wilson, QB, Wisconsin</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#13 / #76 - Houston Texans - Brandon Brooks, OG, Miami (Ohio)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#14 / #77 - New York Jets - Demario Davis, OLB, Arkansas State</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#15 / #78 - Miami Dolphins - Michael Egnew, TE, Missouri</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#16 / #79 - Chicago Bears - Brandon Hardin, FS, Oregon State</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#17 / #80 - Arizona Cardinals - Jamell Fleming, CB, Oklahoma</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#18 / #81 - Dallas Cowboys - Tyrone Crawford, DE, Boise State</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><b><i><u>#19 / #82 - Tennessee Titans - Mike Martin, DT, Michigan</u></i></b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#20 / #83 - Cincinnati Bengals - Mohamed Sanu, WR, Rutgers</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#21 / #84 - Baltimore Ravens - Bernard Pierce, RB, Temple</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#22 / #85 - Detroit Lions - Dwight Bentley, CB, Louisiana-Lafayette</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#23 / #86 - Pittsburgh Steelers - Sean Spence, LB, Miami</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#24 / #87 - Cleveland Browns - John Hughes, DT, Cincinnati</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#25 / #88 - Philadelphia Eagles - Nick Foles, QB, Arizona</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#26 / #89 - New Orleans Saints - Akiem Hicks, DE, Regina</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#27 / #90 - New England Patriots - Jake Bequette, DE, Arkansas</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#28 / #91 - Atlanta Falcons - Lamar Holmes, OT, Southern Mississippi</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#29 / #92 - Indianapolis Colts - T.Y. Hilton, WR, Florida International</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#30 / #93 - Cincinnati Bengals - Brandon Thompson, DT, Clemson</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#31 / #94 - New York Giants - Jayron Hosley, CB, Virginia Tech</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#32 / #95 - Oakland Raiders - Tony Bergstrom, OT, Utah</span></div>
</div>Wolverinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00091832431631514115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621475627833914186.post-15649616863663569502012-04-27T09:30:00.000-04:002012-04-27T09:30:00.152-04:002012 NFL Draft Recap: Round 1<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">While no Michigan players were chosen during Day 1 of the draft, expect at least one to be selected during Day 2 (rounds 2 and 3). Quite a few trades were made last night for teams to move up. Most surprisingly were my New England Patriots moving up for both of their picks in Round 1. There were a few reaches in my opinion, but yesterday went pretty much as planned by the scouts and draft gurus. Here is just a basic recap of the 2012 NFL Draft Round 1:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#1 - Indianapolis Colts - Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#2 - Washington Redskins - Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#3 - Cleveland Browns - Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#4 - Minnesota Vikings - Matt Kalil, OT, USC</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#5 - Jacksonville Jaguars - Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#6 - Dallas Cowboys - Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#7 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Mark Barron, S, Alabama</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#8 - Miami Dolphins - Ryan Tannehill, QB, Texas A&M</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#9 - Carolina Panthers - Luke Kuechly, ILB, Boston College</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#10 - Buffalo Bills - Stephon Gilmore, CB, South Carolina</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#11 - Kansas City Chiefs - Dontari Poe, DT, Memphis</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#12 - Philadelphia Eagles - Fletcher Cox, DT, Mississippi State</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#13 - Arizona Cardinals - Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#14 - St. Louis Rams - Michael Brockers, DT, LSU</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#15 - Seattle Seahawks - Bruce Irvin, OLB, West Virginia</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#16 - New York Jets - Quinton Coples, DE, North Carolina</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#17 - Cincinnati Bengals - Dre Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#18 - San Diego Chargers - Melvin Ingram, DE, South Carolina</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#19 - Chicago Bears - Shea McClellin, OLB, Boise State</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#20 - Tennessee Titans - Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#21 - New England Patriots - Chandler Jones, DE, Syracuse</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#22 - Cleveland Browns - Brandon Weeden, QB, Oklahoma State</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#23 - Detroit Lions - Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#24 - Pittsburgh Steelers - David DeCastro, OG, Stanford</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#25 - New England Patriots - Dont'a Hightower, ILB, Alabama</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#26 - Houston Texans - Whitney Mercilus, DE, Illinois</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#27 - Cincinnati Bengals - Kevin Zeitler, OG, Wisconsin</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#28 - Green Bay Packers - Nick Perry, DE, USC</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#29 - Minnesota Vikings - Harrison Smith, S, Notre Dame</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#30 - San Francisco 49ers - A.J. Jenkins, WR, Illinois</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#31 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Doug Martin, RB, Boise State</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">#32 - New York Giants - David Wilson, RB, Virginia Tech</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><br /></span>Wolverinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00091832431631514115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621475627833914186.post-55945704214197927682012-04-19T10:00:00.000-04:002012-04-19T10:00:04.786-04:00Beer: Bell's Brewery - Oberon Ale<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Last Saturday I tried Oberon Ale from Bell's Brewery for the first time. It is an unfiltered ale that has a citrusy taste. While drinking Oberon I have to say that I was not all that impressed. It's not that it tastes bad or anything but it just tasted like several other summer time brews I have had in the past. Maybe if I were outside during the summer it would have tasted better than sitting inside during a cool spring day, but I'm not sure. This may be a beer that I try again later this year to see if my thoughts change, but if not I will not be heartbroken. Oberon is my least favorite beer from Bell's, with Hopslam being number one and with Two Hearted Ale and Cherry Stout being up there as well. </span></div>
<br />Wolverinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00091832431631514115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621475627833914186.post-53293077306482150882012-04-18T14:30:00.000-04:002012-04-18T14:30:01.252-04:002012 Spring Game Aftermath Thoughts and E-pinions: Defense<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">The following is the conclusion on my thoughts and e-pinions on the football team following spring practice. This time I will be focusing on the defense. While the offense was mostly a bore in my e-pinion, the defense looked pretty good. We learned more about the defense than the offense from the spring game this last Saturday. </span><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Craig Roh and Jibreel Black fit pretty well in their new positions. Both of them look bigger and maybe even more comfortable at strong-side defensive end and three-tech defensive tackle, respectively. Roh seemed to be around the ball quite a bit and Black was busting through the line on many plays. I tend to take observations like this with a grain of salt, but it is encouraging none the less. As long as Roh is able to contain the edge and Black is able to make good stands on run defense, we should be in decent shape.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">William Campbell in my e-pinion looks better, but is still a bit inconsistent. Some plays he is taking on double teams (his main job) and plugging holes and others he is getting pushed aside. Campbell is going to be a big part of the defensive line this season and we knew that, but he is going to need to be able to consistently take on double teams and dominate the line of scrimmage. The signs are there, but hopefully this summer he can continue to work on his technique. He also looks quite a bit more in shape than in the past.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Brennen Beyer is the starting weak-side defensive end currently and I think between him and Frank Clark we can't really go wrong. Both are extremely athletic and will be terrors off the edge. Beyer looks bigger as well compared to last season. Clark has the speed to chase down ball carriers from behind, as we seen him run down one this past weekend. Both guys will provide a nice rotation of pass rushers this season.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Backups on the defensive line include: Keith Heitzman, Richard Ash, Quinton Washington, Ken Wilkins and Chris Rock. At least those are the ones that stuck out to me the most. Heitzman will be a nice backup to Craig Roh at SDE. He was an underrated guy coming out of high school but he appears to have added the necessary weight and was solid during the spring game. Ash was decent in backing up Campbell at nose guard and could get some playing time depending on how incoming freshman Ondre Pipkins shows up in the fall. Washington and Wilkins were underwhelming during the spring in my e-pinion but they could add some decent depth at the defensive tackle positions. Rock on the other hand was bursting into the backfield quite a bit on Saturday. He also looks much bigger and within the next couple years could find some time at the three-tech spot or maybe at strong-side defensive end.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">The linebacker spot looked pretty normal from last year with Desmond Morgan, Kenny Demens and Jake Ryan getting the starts. </span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Morgan is the starting WLB with Antonio Poole and Brandin Hawthorne getting time behind him. Morgan looked good all spring long until he got chopped and hurt during the game. Poole didn't do much to stand out, whether that's good or bad depends on what you think. Hawthorne, on the other hand, tore it up during the game with a couple big tackles for loss and a one handed interception. Hawthorne is the number two WLB in my mind with Poole and freshman Kaleb Ringer there behind him.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">MLB is being patrolled by Kenny Demens. There was talk that freshman Joe Bolden could be pushing Demens for the starting job, but I don't see it. Demens has a few years experience as the starting MLB and is pretty good on the field as well. His coverage abilities are above par and he is a solid tackler. Bolden is going to be a monster in the future and should get some playing time this season, but I think that him and Morgan could be Demens's (spelling?) backup this year. Morgan may slide inside sometime and that will either push Bolden to WLB, where he is a little quicker than Morgan, or he may be a third guy. Time will tell at who plays second team MLB. </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Finally, SLB is manned by Jake Ryan with Cameron Gordon backing him up. Ryan has the starting experience but Gordon may be a bit more athletic. Both players are great ones and either one that starts in the fall will have a more than capable backup behind him. This is the one linebacking position that has almost no ifs, ans, or buts. </span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Now off to the secondary. Cornerback is pretty much down to Blake Countess and J.T. Floyd as the starters and Courtney Avery and Terrence Talbott as the backups. You could probably throw in Raymon Taylor as well, but I think he is still a year or so away from contributing as a starter. This is arguably the deepest position on the team. Countess is a future star and Floyd is a solid corner with a ton of game experience. Countess made a nice interception in the game, so hopefully that is a sign of things to come for him this season. Avery is a decent corner that will get a lot of time at nickelback and Talbott has looked much better this off season than any other time in his career. </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">At strong safety it is the ever reliant Jordan Kovacs and then Marvin Robinson as his backup. Kovacs is going to be sorely missed after this season. He just simply makes plays, no matter the situation. Robinson has come in and looked solid as his backup and can come up with some big hits as seen during the spring practices.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Free safety is controlled by Thomas Gordon and, in my mind, is being backed up by freshman Jarrod Wilson. Gordon is a good free safety that has some speed and covers fairly well. He is also solid in run support. Wilson is still learning but may have the biggest upside of any safety we have had on the team in a while.</span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">As you can see from the lengthy writeup we are pretty deep on defense for the most part. Defensive line is the biggest question mark and we knew it since the end of last season. If the guys on the line can pick up the slack that Ryan Van Bergen, Mike Martin and Will Heininger left behind, we will be in good shape. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Below are my thoughts and e-pinions on what we saw this past weekend (and during spring practice in general). I also added a new tab with the unofficial 2-Deep for the Wolverines Football team. The 2-Deep is mostly based on what we witnessed during spring practice, as well as, what I believe the 2-Deep will be going into fall practice. </span><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Denard Robinson only played a handful of plays, but he did look a little crisper in his throwing motion. Throughout the spring practice videos that MGoBlue.com posted I noticed Denard stepping into his throws a little more. Time will tell if he has corrected this on a consistent basis and if not, then his interception rate could be high again this year. He did appear to be a little quicker when running the ball. Not necessarily faster, but quicker to pull down and shoot through the defense if his throwing options we not there. The biggest thing for Denard is his decision making. If he can progress through his reads and make the right decision on who to throw to, he will be much more successful this year. Being in year two of the Borges offense, we should see some decision making improvements. </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Devin Gardner split the remaining time at quarterback with Russell Bellomy during the Spring Game. Gardner looked excellent running the ball, but his throwing is still something of a concern. We didn't see hardly any long passes from the quarterbacks on Saturday, but the one that sticks in my mind is the one Gardner threw to Blake Countess (yes an interception). He was late on the throw and therefore Countess was able to step in front of the receiver (can't remember who) and pick it off. In my e-pinion Gardner should see some significant time at receiver this fall. He is too athletic to leave off of the field. This leads me to the next point...</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Russell Bellomy looked pretty good on Saturday. He doesn't have the big arm that can throw a ball down the field, but he makes his reads pretty well and has enough athleticism to run away from a defender. Sometimes his throws seem to be slow getting to his receivers, but I think that may be correctable. Bellomy is a decent backup, but I still think that Gardner is the number two quarterback by a mile. If Gardner plays some receiver and Denard gets hurt, Gardner can still step in at quarterback and play. But Bellomy could be a good replacement at times also. </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Fitz Toussaint is the number one running back and there is no argument. He looks a little more quicker this year as well and his vision is increasing everyday. He also looks a little stronger in breaking tackles. Thomas Rawls is clearly the number two every down running back behind Toussaint. Rawls showed some power and vision bursting into open holes on Saturday. He will be a nice backup for Toussaint, giving him a few breathers here and there.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Vincent Smith is undoubtedly the third down back again this fall. He has great hands receiving the ball out of the backfield and can block just about anybody. He doesn't have the power to run through guys, but he is shifty and quick enough to evade them. Justice Hayes will probably get a few carries here and there as well since he appears to be Smith's backup.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Stephen Hopkins is the starting fullback going into the season and he is a pretty good. He blocks pretty well and carries the ball with authority. However, he is fumble prone, so hopefully we rely more on him for blocking than running the ball.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Wide receiver was not on display much on Saturday. Whether that be because the receivers couldn't get open or because the coverage was tremendous, it remains a major concern. Roundtree had only the one catch that I can remember from Denard right at the beginning. Jeremy Gallon caught a few balls showing that he can be a go to guy, but he is a bit on the short side to be a down field threat. Jeremy Jackson is big but not very fast and Jerald Robinson didn't get much thrown his way (neither did anyone else) to show us anything. Hopefully with Amara Darboh and Jehu Chesson coming in in the fall we get some spark to the receiving corp.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Offensive line was solid for the most part with walk-on Joey Burzynski being the surprise starter at left guard. This may not mean much since Elliott Mealer and Chris Bryant had been talked about all spring as the front runners. But Mealer did get some time on the second team offensive line at right tackle; maybe just providing some depth at that position. It will be interesting to see where incoming freshman Kyle Kalis plays this fall. </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Ricky Barnum looked pretty good at center as well. There were a few dropped snaps, but I am not worried since Barnum just switched positions in the offseason. Jack Miller is clearly the backup there and looked decent but needs to add more weight before he will be a big contributor.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Brandon Moore and Ricardo Miller were the two tight ends that stuck out on Saturday. But that is because they were the only two I really noticed playing. Miller seems to be out of position and Moore isn't a great enough blocker in my e-pinion. Hopefully A.J. Williams and Devin Funchess bring some much needed talent and ability this fall.</span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">The offense looked okay on Saturday. Wide receiver is the most concerning position along with tight end. If the guys at those positions can make an impact this season, the offense will be fun to watch. If not, then it could be scary having to rely heavily on the running game.</span></div>Wolverinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00091832431631514115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621475627833914186.post-32404244195578914272012-04-17T14:30:00.000-04:002012-04-17T14:30:02.224-04:00ESPN 150 Released<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">The ESPN 150 List was released today. Here is how Michigan's recruits got ranked:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Shane Morris - 4*, 82 - Scout Grade, #4 Pocket QB, #1 MI, #37 Overall</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Wyatt Shallman - 3*, 79 - Scout Grade, #1 Fullback, #8 MI</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Dymonte Thomas - 4*, 81 - Scout Grade, #11 Athlete, #5 OH, #98 Overall</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">DeVeon Smith - 4*, 79 - Scout Grade, #28 RB, #18 OH</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Jourdan Lewis - 4*, 81 - Scout Grade, #11 CB, #3 MI, #107 Overall</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Jaron Dukes - 4*, 80 - Scout Grade, #29 WR, #10 OH</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Khalid Hill - 3*, 79 - Scout Grade, #6 TE-H, #7 MI</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Logan Tuley-Tillman - 4*, 81 - Scout Grade, #9 OT, #5 IL, #97 Overall</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Chris Fox - 4*, 81 - Scout Grade, #10 OT, #1 CO, #105 Overall</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Kyle Bosch - 4*, 81 - Scout Grade, #4 OG, #6 IL, #112 Overall</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Patrick Kugler - 4*, 80 - Scout Grade, #5 OG, #6 PA, #121 Overall</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">David Dawson - 4*, 81 - Scout Grade, #1 OG, #2 MI, #92 Overall</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Taco Charlton - 4*, 81 - Scout Grade, #9 DE, #6 OH, #115 Overall</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Jake Butt - 4*, 80 - Scout Grade, #4 TE-Y, #13 OH</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Mike McCray - 4*, 81 - Scout Grade, #7 OLB, #4 OH, #75 Overall</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Ben Gedeon - 4*, 80 - Scout Grade, #32 Athlete, #17 OH</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Gareon Conley - 4*, 81 - Scout Grade, #6 CB, #3 OH, #63 Overall</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Therefore, the top players in the class according to ESPN looks like this:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Shane Morris - #37 </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Gareon Conley - #63</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Mike McCray - #75</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">David Dawson - #92</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Logan Tuley-Tillman - #97</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Dymonte Thomas - #98</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Chris Fox - #105</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Jourdan Lewis - #107</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Kyle Bosch - #112</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Taco Charlton - #115</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Patrick Kugler - #121</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Michigan has 11 commitments in the top 150 to ESPN. That is pretty incredible realizing that signing day is still about 10 or so months away. I will update each players recruiting rankings on their New Wolverine pages (if they have one). </span>Wolverinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00091832431631514115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621475627833914186.post-83367877286800307722012-04-11T09:00:00.000-04:002012-04-17T14:15:28.621-04:00New Wolverine: Ben Gedeon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Ben Gedeon, a linebacker from Hudson (OH) Hudson High School, became the 17th commitment to the 2013 class. He is a consensus 4* linebacker / athlete across the board. Gedeon is listed at about 6'3" 215 lbs. or so currently. At that size, he will probably play the WILL linebacker spot when he arrives on campus. However, given the depth at linebacker that the coaches have built over the last few classes, Gedeon should be able to redshirt his freshman season to build up muscle and size. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Gedeon is a good athlete with pretty good speed. He plays running back and linebacker in high school so you know he is able to cover receivers and tight ends. He also sheds tackles pretty well and tackles the ball carrier well. But I think Gedeon will definitely need that redshirt year to add some mass to become a more effective run stopper. If he adds enough, he could move over to the MIKE linebacker spot.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">The following are the current recruiting rankings for Ben Gedeon:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Scout: 4*, #13 OLB, #159 Overall</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Rivals: 4*, #8 ILB, #224 Overall</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">ESPN: 4*, 80 - Scout Grade, #32 Athlete, #17 OH</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">247: 4*, 90 - 247 Rating, #23 Athlete, #14 OH</span>Wolverinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00091832431631514115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621475627833914186.post-51334535501145572192012-04-09T14:00:00.000-04:002012-04-09T14:00:01.553-04:00Trey Burke is coming back!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">The aMAIZEing freshman Trey Burke will come back for his sophomore year at the University of Michigan next season. Amid rumors from everywhere that Burke was going to forgo his eligibility and join the upcoming NBA draft, he has said today that he will be back to finish what he and the others started this past season.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Had Burke decided to leave for the NBA, well let's just say that there was no one behind him on the current roster to take over as point guard. Michigan did receive a commitment from Spike Albrecht, a point guard from the New England area over the weekend. But Albrecht is a under the radar guy that would probably be best served as a backup to Burke for at least a season. Luckily, Albrecht will get the chance to play behind Trey for the upcoming season and give him a breather here and there (something Trey didn't get much of this year). </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Because of Burke coming back next year, the expectations for the team sky-rocket. Michigan is seen as a top-10 team, with the return of Burke and the addition of incoming freshman Mitch McGary, Glenn Robinson III, and Nick Stauskas. While Michigan will be good next year, I am withholding judgement until I see how well McGary and Robinson fit in with the already established cast of Trey Burke, Jordan Morgan, Tim Hardaway Jr. and co.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Either way, this is great news to have Burke coming back. </span></div>
<br />Wolverinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00091832431631514115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621475627833914186.post-72682660229966451892012-03-29T13:30:00.000-04:002012-03-29T13:30:01.617-04:00Wolverine Basketball: The Departed<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Following the disappointedly early exit from the NCAA Tournament by the men's basketball team, there were several departures that are worth mentioning. Of course there was the obvious departure of Stu Douglas and Zack Novak, since both were seniors, but there were a few surprises as well.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Evan Smotrycz, Carlton Brundidge and Colton Christian all decided to transfer from the University of Michigan last week. Smotrycz was a big contributor who started many games this last season; however, Brundidge had a few minutes here and there backing up Trey Burke and Christian would get a few minutes in mop up duty. So obviously the loss of Smotrycz is what is going to hurt the team the most. But with the class of freshman that are coming in this next season there was a good chance that his minutes were going to dwindle a bit with that added competition. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">The loss of Brundidge could hurt Michigan as well since Burke is looking at his draft potential for the upcoming NBA draft. Hopefully Burke decides to stay at Michigan at least one more year since Coach Beilein has not yet received a commitment from a point guard to even back up Burke if he does stay. While Brundidge did appear to be behind in learning the system, he was the best available backup for Burke on the team.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">While these departures hurt the team, at least we have some solid players coming in next season to lessen the impact. The biggest issue though is what happens if Trey Burke decides to also leave (for the NBA)? Time will tell, since we should know in a few weeks, but if he leaves, we could be in some trouble.</span>Wolverinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00091832431631514115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621475627833914186.post-73223261845704179292012-03-19T09:30:00.000-04:002012-04-17T14:16:11.340-04:00New Wolverine: DeVeon Smith<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">DeVeon Smith, a running back from Warren (OH) Howland High School, became the 16th commitment of the class of 2013 on Saturday. He is currently listed at about 5'11" and 210 lbs., which makes him a good size for a running back. He is the second running back to commit to the class, alongside Wyatt Shallman. Smith is a powerful back that literally does not go down. It takes a defense about three guys to bring him down and that is after he breaks multiple tackles. His highlight film is pretty good showing his ability to drive through would be tacklers on his way to the end zone. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Smith's speed is my only question. However, while he doesn't have the speed of Ty Isaac, Smith is still able to outrun a few players. Once he gets on campus, he will have every opportunity to compete for the starting position, depending on the status of Fitzgerald Toussaint. I think Smith will come in and be the backup for his freshman season and then come his sophomore year, he could become the starter. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Plus, if Ty Isaac plans on committing too, that would be one great compliment to DeVeon Smith. Isaac has the speed, but Smith has the pounding ability. We will see what Isaac decides to do, but Smith is definitely a great running back for this class. As you see below, I think DeVeon Smith is a very underrated running back, other than Scout of course.</span></div>
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<br />Wolverinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00091832431631514115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621475627833914186.post-6995079469569765042012-03-19T09:00:00.000-04:002012-03-19T09:00:06.462-04:00Depth Chart Update<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">On Friday afternoon, Coach Hoke had his first press conference of spring practice. Most notably was the announcement of the following players not coming back for their fifth year of football:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Rocko Khoury - Offensive Line</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Terrence Robinson - Wide Receiver</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Mike Cox - Running Back</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">George Morales - Long Snapper</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">According to Coach Hoke, all four are graduating by the time fall football practice starts. The one that hurts depth the most is Rocko Khoury, as he was one that was assumed to be battling for the starting center spot. But with Ricky Barnum getting a shot at center, I think we will be ok at the position as long as no one gets hurt. Terrence Robinson turned into a pretty good gunner on special teams this last fall and Mike Cox always found a way to make a highlight reel run... albeit against MAC level competition. Then George Morales seems to be one that would probably not have contributed much as he is a long snapper, and we have a few on the team that will get the job done.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">So far, the only one I know of that is continuing his football career is Mike Cox. He transferred to the University of Massachusetts and oddly enough will play in the Big House one last time, on his new team this fall as UMass travels to Michigan on September 15.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Good luck to all four of these guys on their future endeavors and may Mike Cox not have a big run against Michigan this fall.</span>Wolverinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00091832431631514115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621475627833914186.post-67558788306507514772012-03-12T15:00:00.000-04:002012-03-12T15:00:00.683-04:00March Madness 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Congrats to Michigan for being the 4 seed in the Midwest Region for the 2012 NCAA Tournament. They will play the Ohio University Bobcats (yes, the real Ohio, not the other "Ohio") on Friday March 16 at 7:20 pm. It appears that Michigan is a 5 point favorite to win. Hopefully the Wolverines will come to play, unlike they did against Ohio (yes, that Ohio) in the B1G Tournament championship. As long as Tim Hardaway Jr, Jordan Morgan, and the others give Trey Burke some help, this should be a relatively easy victory.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">I see the California Golden Bears beating the South Florida Bulls in the "First Round" and then also beating the Temple Owls in the second round. Therefore, this sets up Michigan and California in the third round. I think Michigan will be able to pull out a somewhat close game and then play the North Carolina Tar Heels in the Sweet Sixteen. However, I think that is where Michigan's run ends... and it will possibly end in doom. But maybe the Wolverines prove me wrong. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Anyways, again congrats to the boys and good luck. GO BLUE!</span>Wolverinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00091832431631514115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621475627833914186.post-6966045085269486272012-03-12T10:00:00.000-04:002012-04-17T14:17:12.075-04:00New Wolverine: Gareon Conley<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Gareon Conley, a cornerback from Massillon (OH) Washington High School, committed to the class of 2013 over the weekend and making him the 15th recruit in the class. He is list at about 6'1" 170 lbs., which would mean he will be the tallest corner on the team by the time he reaches Michigan. I really like Conley's skill set and I think he is pretty underrated by the recruiting services. He is not real fast, but his height and length makes him a nice corner prospect for the Wolverines. Being that tall will be really nice because it gives Michigan someone bigger to match up with the tall receivers throughout the B1G. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">I honestly think that Conley could push for playing time his redshirt freshman year. He is pretty light and needs to add some weight and muscle. But his size makes you excited to see him match up with the bigger receivers. His film is fun to watch because he has the length to fly to the ball and knock it away without interfering with the receiver. He also goes up and high points the pass pretty well too.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Scout: 4*, #22 CB, #227 Overall</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">ESPN: 4*, 81 - Scout Grade, #6 CB, #63 Overall, #3 OH</span></div>
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<br />Wolverinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00091832431631514115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621475627833914186.post-29494139849348365302012-03-12T09:00:00.000-04:002012-03-12T09:00:05.426-04:00Isaiah Bell Leaves the Program<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Just last night it was reported that Isaiah Bell, a redshirt junior, has left the football program. Bell was a linebacker / defensive end that never saw the field in actual playing time. I heard some rumors that he showed up his freshman season a bit overweight (and not good weight) after being recruited as a safety / linebacker tweener. He was buried on the depth chart at linebacker and it was assumed he would probably not get his fifth year on the team. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">I want to wish Isaiah Bell good luck in life and hope that he lands on his feet. He had some promise coming out of high school, especially according to ESPN, but unfortunately just fell behind.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">This does technically open a scholarship for the 2013 class, which will now be up to about 20 right now.</span>Wolverinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00091832431631514115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621475627833914186.post-3694454459491992142012-03-08T17:00:00.000-05:002012-03-08T17:00:03.868-05:00Current Recruiting Rankings for the Class of 2013<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">The following are the current recruiting rankings for each commitment to the class of 2013. They should be current up to the last week or so. With the Scout 300 coming out yesterday, we now have an idea on where each commit is ranked across the four major recruiting services. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Shane Morris - QB</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> Scout: 5*, #3 QB, #28 Overall</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> Rivals: 4*, #16 Overall</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> ESPN: 5*, ESPNU 150 Watch List</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> 247: 4*, 97 - 247 Rating, #2 Pro QB, #14 Overall, #1 MI</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Wyatt Shallman - RB</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> Scout: 4*, #1 FB, #179 Overall</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> Rivals: 4*, #160 Overall</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> 247: 4*, 92 - 247 Rating, #9 SDE, #187 Overall, #4 MI</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Dymonte Thomas - S</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> Scout: 5*, #5 S, #35 Overall</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> Rivals: 4*, #77 Overall</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> ESPN: 4*, ESPNU 150 Watch List</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> 247: 4*, 95 - 247 Rating, #6 S, #40 Overall, #3 OH</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Jourdan Lewis - CB</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> Scout: 3*, #24 CB, #251 Overall</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> Rivals: 4*, #167 Overall</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> ESPN: NR CB</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> 247: 4*, 90 - 247 Rating, #22 CB, #7 MI</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Jaron Dukes - WR</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> Scout: 3*, #38 WR, #287 Overall</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> Rivals: NR WR</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> ESPN: NR WR</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> 247: 3*, 87 - 247 Rating, #63 WR, #28 OH</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Khalid Hill - TE</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> Scout: 3*, #14 TE</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> Rivals: NR TE</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> ESPN: NR TE</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> 247: 3*, 86 - 247 Rating, #21 TE, #9 MI</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Logan Tuley-Tillman - OT</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> Scout: 4*, #14 OT, #153 Overall</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> Rivals: 4*, #109 Overall</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> 247: 4*, 94 - 247 Rating, #13 OT, #89 Overall, #6 IL</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Chris Fox - OT, OG</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> Scout: 4*, #4 OG, #137 Overall</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> Rivals: 4*, #46 Overall</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> ESPN: 4*, ESPNU 150 Watch List</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> 247: 4*, 95 - 247 Rating, #7 OT, #47 Overall, #1 CO</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Kyle Bosch - OT</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> Scout: 4*, #4 OT, #49 Overall</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> Rivals: 4*, #60 Overall</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> ESPN: 4*, ESPNU 150 Watch List</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> 247: 4*, 95 - 247 Rating, #5 OT, #42 Overall, #2 IL</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Patrick Kugler - OG, C</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> Scout: 5*, #1 OG, #25 Overall</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> Rivals: 4*, #54 Overall</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> ESPN: 4*, ESPNU 150 Watch List</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> 247: 4*, 92 - 247 Rating, #7 OG, #190 Overall, #4 PA</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">David Dawson - OG</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> Scout: 3*, #9 OG, #264 Overall</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> Rivals: 4*, #199 Overall</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> 247: 4*, 92 - 247 Rating, #8 OG, #196 Overall, #5 MI</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Taco Charlton - DE</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> Scout: 3*, #35 DE</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> Rivals: 4*, #183 Overall</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> 247: 4*, 92 - 247 Rating, #5 OLB, #99 Overall, #5 OH</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Jake Butt - TE</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> Scout: 4*, #6 TE, #147 Overall</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> Rivals: 4*, #96 Overall</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> 247: 4*, 90 - 247 Rating, #9 TE, #15 OH</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Mike McCray - OLB</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> Scout: 4*, #20 OLB, #202 Overall</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> Rivals: 4*, #44 Overall</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> 247: 4*, 92 - 247 Rating, #10 Athlete, #168 Overall, #8 OH</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> Scout: 5* = 3 (Shane Morris, Dymonte Thomas, Patrick Kugler)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> 4* = 6 (Wyatt Shallman, Logan Tuley-Tillman, Chris Fox, Kyle Bosch, Jake Butt, Mike</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> McCray)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> 3* = 5 (Jourdan Lewis, Jaron Dukes, Khalid Hill, David Dawson, Taco Charlton)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> Rivals: 5* = 0</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> 4* = 12 (Shane Morris, Wyatt Shallman, Dymonte Thomas, Jourdan Lewis, Logan Tuley-</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> Tillman, Chris Fox, Kyle Bosch, Patrick Kugler, David Dawson, Taco Charlton, Jake </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> Butt, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Mike McCray)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> NR = 2 (Jaron Dukes, Khalid Hill)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> ESPN: 5* = 1 (Shane Morris)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> 4* = 4 (Dymonte Thomas, Chris Fox, Kyle Bosch, Patrick Kugler)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> ESPNU 150 Watch List = 11 (Shane Morris, Wyatt Shallman, Dymonte Thomas, Logan</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> Tuley-Tillman, Chris Fox, Kyle Bosch, Patrick Kugler, David Dawson, Taco Charlton, </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> Jake</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> Butt, Mike McCray)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> 247: 5* = 0 </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> 4* = 12 (Shane Morris, Wyatt Shallman, Dymonte Thomas, Jourdan Lewis, Logan Tuley-</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> Tillman, Chris Fox, Kyle Bosch, Patrick Kugler, David Dawson, Taco Charlton, Jake </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> Butt,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> Mike McCray)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> 3* = 2 (Jaron Dukes, Khalid Hill)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">So far, Michigan has a pretty solid class for 2013. Hopefully they can close this class out with some more good prospects to add to these above. I will update this post throughout the year until National Signing Day in February 2013.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><br /></span>Wolverinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00091832431631514115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621475627833914186.post-66035718943247798322012-03-07T16:30:00.000-05:002012-03-07T16:30:01.276-05:00Scout 300 for Class of 2013<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">The Scout 300 has just been released. I will be updating the Michigan 2013 Offer List over the next couple days to reflect the changes. I will also probably make a post with the current Michigan commitments and their current recruiting rankings soon.</span>Wolverinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00091832431631514115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621475627833914186.post-37415750607972559662012-03-06T15:00:00.000-05:002012-04-17T14:18:20.277-04:00New Wolverine: Mike McCray II<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Mike McCray II just became the 14th commitment to the class of 2013 and the first linebacker. He is from Trotwood (OH) Trotwood-Madison and is listed at about 6'4" and 220 lbs. or so. McCray is slated for the sam linebacker position and could even move down to the weak-side defensive end position. He has good size for SLB and has pretty good coverage skills. McCray also seems to have decent speed as well for his size. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">There have been some rumblings that McCray could switch to the Buckeyes if they were to offer, since his dad is a former captain for them. I don't know if that will / would happen and I hope not since McCray has nice upside. He could come in and compete for a backup spot to Jake Ryan. If not, McCray will take that redshirt year to refine his skills and be ready to play come his redshirt freshman season. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Scout: 4*, #20 OLB, #202 Overall</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Patrick Kugler, from Wexford (PA) North Allegheny SHS, became the fifth offensive lineman and 13th overall commitment to the class of 2013 over the weekend. He is listed at 6'5" and 280 lbs. and is slated at offensive guard or even center. I haven't watched any film on Kugler but I would have to assume he is pretty good since his dad is the offensive line coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers and his brother will be a redshirt freshman offensive lineman at Purdue (if I remember correctly). Kugler is probably the last offensive lineman that Michigan signs for this class. There is always the possibility that one of them decommits or Michigan picks up a sixth lineman. But unless it is someone like Ethan Pocic or Laremy Tunsil, I don't see anyone else joining the offensive lineman group for this class.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Scout: 5*, #1 OG, #25 Overall</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">ESPN: 4*, 80 - Scout Grade, #5 OG, #121 Overall, #6 PA</span></div>
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<br />Wolverinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00091832431631514115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621475627833914186.post-71121416965680269222012-02-24T11:00:00.000-05:002012-02-24T11:00:10.040-05:00Class of 2013 Wish List<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Since the class of 2013 is approximately half full already(!) this "Wish List" will consist of players I hope Michigan is able to end the class with. I originally wanted to do a total wish list, but that was before the avalanche of commitments this past weekend. Needless to say I ran out of time and was caught by surprise (mostly). </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">So on to the "Class of 2013 Wish List" for the rest of the class:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><u>Quarterback</u> - Obviously <b>Shane Morris</b> is already committed to the 2013 class, but I believe we need another quarterback for depth reasons. I would love to see a guy like <b>Kevin Olsen</b>. He is another highly rated quarterback out of Wayne (NJ) Wayne Hills. I love the character and ability of Morris, but if something happens to him when it is his time to shine we could be in big trouble. Assuming Morris takes over after Devin Gardner graduates (which could be Morris' sophomore or redshirt freshman season, also depends on Gardner's redshirt status from his freshman season) we have only Russell Bellomy currently on the roster. That is not a good situation. Now at that time we will have a 2014 quarterback, but still that is a freshman as #3. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><u>Running Back</u> - <b>Ty Isaac </b>is probably my number one choice to go with the already committed <b>Wyatt Shallman</b>. Isaac has a very impressive highlight film and set the record in the championship game with over 500(!) rushing yards... in one game! I have heard from some people about his character and work ethic. If the coaches extended an offer to him, then I have full trust in Coach Hoke and Co. <b>Keith Ford </b>or <b>Derrick Green </b>would probably be my next choices. But they are there purely on recruiting rankings since I have not watched any film on them.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><u>Wide Receiver</u> - <b>Jaron Dukes</b> is already committed to the Wolverines and he is a tall possession type receiver. The coaches need to grab at least one fast, field stretching wide receiver to go with Dukes. <b>LaQuon Treadwell </b>and <b>Robert Foster </b>are atop my list. Both are fast and can make moves in the open field. While Dukes may need a redshirt year, Treadwell and/or Foster would probably be able to come in right away and contribute. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><u>Tight End</u> - This position is pretty much already taken care of with the commitments of <b>Khalid Hill</b> and <b>Jake Butt</b>. However, it appears that the coaches may want a third tight end in the class. If Michigan does get another guy, it would have to be <b>Adam Breneman</b> or someone of his caliber. Depth is ok at tight end with Michigan grabbing two in the 2012 class as well. But having a guy like Breneman wouldn't hurt.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><u>Offensive Tackle</u> - In my opinion tackle is all set for this class, unless it is a really high caliber type player. With two guys already committed in <b>Logan Tuley-Tillman</b> and <b>Chris Fox</b> and Michigan grabbing three or so last year, depth is pretty decent to stop at two for 2013. <b>Taylor Lewan </b>and <b>Michael Schofield </b>are redshirt juniors this season, so they still have at least this season and maybe next season (unless Lewan leaves early... please no). In order to take a third tackle, I would love to see <b>Laremy Tunsil</b>. He is a highly ranked player and would be another great addition to an already tremendous class.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><u>Offensive Guard</u> - So far <b>Kyle Bosch </b>and <b>David Dawson</b> are the two guards that are committed for the 2013 class. Depth here is kind of scary, with four guys leaving after this season. I don't really have any one here that I would love to see, as anyone with a Michigan offer currently that plays guard will do. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><u>Offensive Center</u> - Right now <b>David Dawson</b> is the only one that I have heard that may move in and play center from this class. No natural centers have been offered by Michigan so far, and that scares me. Center is another position where depth is extremely thin. After the guys graduate after this year, only <b>Jack Miller</b> remains as a true center / anyone that can play center currently. That is not good. Since we have no offers out to centers right now, I do not have anyone to add to this wish list for this position.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><u>Defensive Tackle</u> - So far no defensive tackles are committed to this class. Atop of my wish list is <b>Henry Poggi </b>and <b>Eddie Vanderdoes</b>. Again, two highly rated guys that seem like they could come in and compete right away. Poggi has said that Michigan is toward the top of his list and I do not know where Michigan stands with Vanderdoes, but these guys would be huge additions to the 2013 class.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><u>Defensive End</u> - <b>Taco Charlton</b> is the only defensive end committed so far. After the haul that Michigan took last year, defensive end is not a big concern for this class. I would say that if we add another guy to the mix, <b>Alquadin Muhammad </b>would be the guy I want. Not only is he a highly ranked guy but he goes to high school at Don Bosco Prep in Ramsey, NJ. Don Bosco is a huge D-1 factory and it would be great to get a guy or two from there every couple years or so.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><u>Linebacker</u> - Just like defensive end, linebacker is not a big concern because of the big class that we get in 2012. But <b>E.J. Levenberry, Jr. </b>and <b>Jaylon Smith</b> are at the top of my list. They are two of the top linebackers in the country and would provide great competition to the linebacker spot. Levenberry has Michigan at the top of his list and sounds like a great kid that would represent Michigan well. Both of them have a knack for the ball and just plain hit guys.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><u>Cornerback</u> - <b>Kendall Fuller </b>and <b>Vernon Hargreaves</b> are definitely the two corners I would love to see added to the class, in addition to the already committed <b>Jourdan Lewis</b>. Big time players that could also compete for playing time right away. The only problem is, both of these guys seem unlikely that they end up at Michigan. Fuller is scheduled to visit with teammate Dorian O'Daniel for the spring game though, so that's a start.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><u>Safety</u> - To go along with <b>Dymonte Thomas</b> I would love to have <b>Su'a Cravens </b>in the class. His highlight film is fun to watch as he is flying around the field making tackles, interceptions and pass breakups. Safety is not a big need either with three guys in the 2012 class and Thomas already for this class but Cravens is a guy that you would make room for if he was to come.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">That is the end of my wish list. Again this is not necessarily who Michigan ends the 2013 class with, but these are guys that I would love to see in the Maize and Blue. Does the Wolverines have a chance with all of them? Yes. Each one has at least some interest in Michigan, while some have even said Michigan is at or near the top of their list. If each one of these guys committed, it would be tough to beat this class with any other in the country.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><br /></span>Wolverinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00091832431631514115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621475627833914186.post-69183601045064223342012-02-23T11:00:00.000-05:002012-02-23T16:31:43.707-05:00Recruiting Class of 2013 Needs by Position<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">This post looks at the what positions the Michigan football coaches will be / should be focusing on for the class of 2013. I will be breaking down who is leaving after the 2012 season and how many scholarships we appear to have open currently. After that will be the number of players we should be looking at for each position. For reference, I am using the Current Michigan Wolverines Football Depth Chart... found <a href="http://gobrew.blogspot.com/p/current-michigan-wolverines-football.html">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Starting out, here is the list of seniors and redshirt seniors that will be playing their last season at Michigan in 2012. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Note: bolded names = scholarship players</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><u>Quarterback</u>:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Denard Robinson</b> :(</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Jack Kennedy*</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Steve Wilson*</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><u>Running Back</u>:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Vincent Smith</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Michael Cox*</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><u>Wide Receiver</u>:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Roy Roundtree*</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Terrence Robinson*</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Jordan Barpal*</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><u>Tight End</u>:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Brandon Moore*</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Mike Kwiatowski*</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><u>Offensive Guard</u>:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Patrick Omameh*</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Ricky Barnum*</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Rocko Khoury*</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Elliot Mealer*</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><u>Center / Long Snapper</u>:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">George Morales*</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Alex Schwab*</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><u>Defensive Tackle</u>:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><b>William Campbell</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><u>Defensive End</u>:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Craig Roh</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><u>Linebacker</u>:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Kenny Demens*</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Brandin Hawthorne</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Paul Gyarmati*</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><u>Cornerback</u>:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><b>J.T. Floyd*</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><u>Safety</u>:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Jordan Kovacs*</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Floyd Simmons*</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Matthew Cavanaugh*</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">I believe that is everyone. There are 16 scholarship seniors that leave after this next season and since Michigan still had 2 scholarships open after the 2012 class signed there are 18 openings for the 2013 class. Due to normal attrition (guys transferring, leaving early for the NFL, not getting their fifth year, etc.) we could see the class reach about 20-22 or so. After this past weekend and yesterday, Michigan already has 12 spots filled. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Below is the breakdown by position that Michigan will be looking to fill (of course this is mostly my opinion, but it should be pretty close on how the class ends up). I will also include the recruits that have already committed to play for Michigan.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><u>Quarterback</u>: 1 - 2</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Shane Morris </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><u>Running Back</u>: 2</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Wyatt Shallman</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><u>Wide Receiver</u>: 2</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Jaron Dukes</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><u>Tight End</u>: 2</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Khalid Hill </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Jake Butt</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><u>Offensive Tackle</u>: 2</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Logan Tuley-Tillman</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Chris Fox</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><u>Offensive Guard</u>: 2</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Kyle Bosch </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">David Dawson</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><u>Offensive Center</u>: 1</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">David Dawson (could play either center or guard)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><u>Defensive Tackle</u>: 1 - 2 </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><u>Defensive End</u>: 1 - 2</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Taco Charlton</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><u>Linebacker</u>: 1 - 2</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><u>Cornerback</u>: 1 - 2 (I think 2)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Jourdan Lewis</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><u>Safety</u>: 1 - 2</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Dymonte Thomas</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Taking the low end gets us at 16 players for the class of 2013. Since we only picked up one corner last year (Terry Richardson) I think we need two this year. We already have Jourdan Lewis so one more would be ideal. Another quarterback would be nice for depth reasons and we definitely need another running back, especially one that can run the ball 20 times a game (Ty Isaac for example). Wide receiver and defensive tackle are also spots that we need to pick up a couple guys as well.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Next post I will look at a "Wish List" for the class of 2013.</span>Wolverinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00091832431631514115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621475627833914186.post-5580105020549994662012-02-23T09:30:00.000-05:002012-04-17T14:20:45.000-04:00New Wolverine: Taco Charlton<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Taco Charlton, from Pickerington (OH) Pickerington Central, was another recruit Michigan picked up over the last weekend. He is listed at 6'6" and 240 lbs. (according to Rivals) and will play the defensive end spot at Michigan. Some scouts have him as an outside linebacker (since he did play that his junior year of high school), but since he is that tall I doubt he plays linebacker. After watching his film, he has good speed for someone that big and he appears to have decent change of direction skills. However, I think he will use that speed to rush off the end of the line and get to the quarterback. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Charlton is a little raw at this point and will need to work on staying low and better technique. As others have said, he is a bit of a project. Since we picked up some good defensive ends in the class of 2012, I think it was a good idea to go after someone like Charlton. He has a huge upside and could become a great player for Michigan, but it will take a redshirt year and maybe another year or two for him to become a good player. Defensive end is a position that has some depth again, maybe not much experience but now we have some bodies that can play the position and talent won't be too much of a drop off.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">The following are the current recruiting rankings for Taco Charlton:</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Scout: 3*, #30 DE</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Rivals: 4*, #17 SDE, #183 Overall</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">ESPN: 4*, 81 - Scout Grade, #9 DE, #115 Overall, #6 OH</span></div>
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