Posts under: homepage

Recruiting Update: October 28, 2015

South Jordan (UT) Bingham DT Jay Tufele

ADDED TO THE BOARD: 2016
Winter Garden (FL) West Orange wide receiver Eddie McDoom was offered by Michigan. He’s a 5’11”, 170 lb. prospect with offers from Alabama, Clemson, Florida, Georgia, Ohio State, and Texas, among others. He’s a 247 Composite 3-star, the #65 wide receiver, and #392 overall. As a junior in 2014, he caught 47 passes for 854 yards and 15 touchdowns. McDoom is a speedy receiver who adjusts well to the ball in the air, which is something Michigan lacks. He is expected to stay in SEC country.

ADDED TO THE BOARD: 2017
Pittsburgh (PA) Central Catholic offensive guard Chris “C.J.” Thorpe was offered by Michigan. He’s a 6’2″, 308 lb. prospect with offers from Arizona State, Auburn, Penn State, and Pitt, among others. He’s a 247 Composite 4-star, the #6 offensive guard, and #220 overall. He is also a teammate of 2016 defensive back Damar Hamlin, who is expected to commit to Ohio State sooner or later. Some sites list him as a defensive tackle, but I think he might be a little too stiff to play defense. However, he is a very violent and relentless blocker on offense who has good foot quickness, if not ideal flexibility.

Hit the jump for another few 2017 offers, a 2018 offer, some guys who went off the board, and some other bits.

read more

Recruit Tracker: Brandon Peters

Brandon Peters

October 23, 2015:

Avon beat Brownsburg (IN) Brownsburg for the second time this year by a score of 61-14. This was a first-round playoff game. Peters was 12/18 for 260 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus he had 3 carries for 21 yards. Brownsburg features 2017 QB Hunter Johnson (Tennessee) and 2016 running back Toks Akrinribade (Iowa). On the season, Peters is 153/240 for 2,374 yards, 32 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions; he also has 189 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns on the ground. Avon is 8-2.

October 16, 2015: Avon beat Noblesville (IN) Noblesville by a score of 46-6. Peters went 14/19 for 185 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 3 carries for 35 yards. On the season, he is now 141/222 for 2,114 yards, 29 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions; he also has 168 yards rushing and 2 touchdowns on the ground. Avon is 7-2

October 9, 2015: Avon beat Zionsville (IN) Zionsville by a score of 49-21. Peters went 16/25 for 273 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 1 interception, plus 5 carries for 25 yards. For the season, he is now 127/203 for 1,929 yards, 27 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions; he also has 133 yards and 2 touchdowns on the ground. Avon is 6-2.

Hit the jump for the remainder of the game summaries.

read more

School in the News: Miami

2016 slot receiver Sam Bruce

Miami head coach Al Golden was fired on Sunday after the school’s worst-ever loss, a 58-0 setback to Clemson. Interim head coach Larry Scott is unlikely to be the long-term fix, so there may be a big opportunity for other teams to poach current players and commits. Michigan has made several offers in the Sunshine State over the past couple years, so they have crossed paths with several Miami commits and players. Here’s a look at who Michigan has pursued or could pursue.

2015 Miami underclassmen offered by Michigan: OT K.C. McDermott (So.), DT Kendrick Norton (Fr.), LB Darrion Owens (So.)
2016 Miami commits with Michigan offers: WR Sam Bruce, ATH Evan Hinson, WR Michael Irvin Jr., DE Joseph Jackson, LB Shaquille Quarterman
2017 Miami commits with Michigan offers: None
2018 Miami commits with Michigan offers: None

Hit the jump for more info.

read more

Ex-Wolverine Updates: Week 8

Gareon Conley (#8)

Former CB Gareon Conley: Conley made 5 tackles, 1 interception, and 1 blocked punt in Ohio State’s 49-7 win over Rutgers.

Former CB Blake Countess: In Auburn’s 54-46, four-overtime loss to Arkansas, Countess had 1 kickoff return for 30 yards, 5 tackles, and 1 pass breakup.

Former CB commit Dallas Crawford: Crawford made 2 tackles in Miami’s worst-ever loss, a 58-0 setback to Clemson.

Hit the jump for a few more updates.

read more

Recruiting Update: October 21, 2015

Kurt Taylor

COMMITMENT
Covington (GA) Newton running back Kurt Taylor committed to Michigan (LINK).

ADDED TO THE BOARD: 2016
Farmington Hills (MI) Harrison defensive end Khalid Kareem decommitted from Alabama. He’s a 247 Composite 4-star, the #9 strongside end, and #195 overall. When Harrison originally committed to the Crimson Tide, Michigan thought they might secure his commitment and got surprised. The Wolverines continued to recruit him, but now they feel as if they have a good chance at some other players, so they have not been recruiting Kareem. Notre Dame looks like a legitimate option.

Hit the jump for a new 2017 offer, some guys who went off the board, and some random bits.

read more