You can watch the video for yourself, but I have some slight concerns about how it seems that Poggi is regularly slow off the ball when playing defense. I only saw one or two plays where he looks like he’s getting off the ball as quickly as his fellow defensive linemen.
Danny Hope at Purdue, Tom O’Brien at North Carolina State, and Gene Chizik at Auburn have reportedly been fired. This post is more for posterity’s sake than anything, since Michigan rarely gets transfers and probably can’t grab any of the commits listed, but it’s still interesting to consider.
Here’s a look at the guys on their respective rosters and commitment lists who were offered by Michigan:
Purdue 2013 commits: None
Purdue roster members: CB Ricardo Allen, WR O.J. Ross, DT Ryan Watson, LB Armstead Williams
North Carolina State 2013 commits: None
North Carolina State roster members: OT Rob Crisp, WR Hakeem Flowers
Auburn 2013 commits: DE Tashawn Bower, RB Jordan Wilkins
Auburn roster members: RB Mike Blakely, WR Quan Bray, OT Shane Callahan, OT Jordan Diamond, QB Kiehl Frazier, LB Kris Frost, TE Brandon Fulse, C Alex Kozan, DE Corey Lemonier, RB Tre Mason, CB Jonathan Mincy, WR Trovon Reed, OG Greg Robinson, OG Christian Westerman, WR JaQuay Williams, OT Avery Young
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| Corona (CA) Centennial offensive lineman Cameron Hunt might be in line for a Michigan offer (image via ESPN) |
ADDED TO THE BOARD: 2013
Avon (IN) Avon defensive end Elijah Daniel decommitted from Clemson. He and Robert Nkemdiche had been committed to the Tigers for months, but Nkemdiche decommitted several weeks ago and Daniel had always had a wandering eye. Michigan still isn’t back in the mix for Daniel, but he’s a free agent once again.
OFF THE BOARD
Indianapolis (IN) North Central defensive tackle Darius Latham committed to Indiana. Latham had previously been committed to Wisconsin, but he and a few other in-state guys are going to try to stick together with the Hoosiers and get that program to a competitive level.
MISCELLANEOUS
Michigan’s assistant coaches will be having in-home visits with a lot of prospects this week. Two potential offerees who are receiving visits include Phoenix (AZ) Mountain Pointe offensive guard Kenny Lacy and Corona (CA) Centennial offensive guard Cameron Hunt. Both are Rivals 4-stars who play left tackle in high school, but they look more like interior players to me. Hunt is committed to Cal but is open to other schools, especially now that head coach Jeff Tedford has been fired. These two are potential replacements for offensive guard David Dawson, who decommitted from Michigan due to a desire to visit Florida.
Here’s a list of kids who visited Ohio State’s campus for Saturday’s game.
Check out the Recruit Tracker series to see how Michigan’s commits did this season.
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| Henry Poggi |
August 26, 2012: Poggi’s Baltimore (MD) Gilman team lost to Cincinnati (OH) Moeller by a score of 35-14 in a game televised on ESPN. Gilman also features 2013 quarterback/safety offeree Shane Cockerille and 2014 cornerback offeree Troy Vincent, Jr.; and Moeller has 2013 Michigan State commit (and Michigan offeree) Shane Jones, a linebacker. Poggi had 7 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, and 1 pass breakup. Gilman is now 0-1.
August 31, 2012: Gilman lost to Olney (MD) Good Counsel by a score of 20-19 in overtime. Good Counsel featured Michigan targets Dorian O’Daniel (142 rushing yards, 2 touchdowns) and Kendall Fuller (5-yard touchdown reception), who are committed to Clemson and Virginia Tech, respectively. Gilman is now 0-2.
September 8, 2012: Gilman beat Ramsey (NJ) Don Bosco Prep by a score of 13-6. Poggi had 11 tackles and 3.5 sacks. Gilman is now 1-2.
September 14, 2012: Gilman beat Charlotte (NC) Christian by a score of 37-14. Poggi had 7 tackles and 3 tackles for loss. Gilman is now 2-2.
September 29, 2012: Gilman beat Baltimore (MD) Mount St. Joseph by a score of 37-7. Gilman is now 3-2.
October 5, 2012: Gilman beat Severn (MD) Archbishop Spalding by a score of 49-2. Poggi had 4 tackles and 1 tackle for loss. Gilman is now 4-2.
October 12, 2012: Gilman beat Towson (MD) Loyola Blakefield by a score of 47-7. Poggi had 10 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, and 1 sack. Gilman is now 5-2.
October 19, 2012: Gilman beat Baltimore (MD) Calvert Hall by a score of 24-14. Poggi had 9 tackles and 2 forced fumbles. Gilman is now 6-2.
October 27, 2012: Gilman beat Owings Mills (MD) McDonogh by a score of 48-12. Gilman is now 7-2.
November 10, 2012: Gilman beat Owings Mills (MD) McDonogh by a score of 20-8. Poggi had 4 tackles and 2 tackles for loss. Gilman is now 8-2.
November 17, 2012: Gilman beat Baltimore (MD) Calvert Hall by a score of 34-32. Poggi had 8 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, and a 10-yard touchdown reception. Gilman finished the year 9-2.
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| Jourdan Lewis |
August 25, 2012: Detroit (MI) Cass Tech beat Birmingham (MI) Brother Rice by a score of 25-18. Lewis had 2 receptions for 52 yards and 1 passing touchdown to Damon Webb (video below). The Technicians are now 1-0.
August 31, 2012: Cass Tech beat Detroit (MI) Northwestern by a score of 57-0. Lewis returned 2 punts for touchdowns. The Technicians are now 2-0.
September 7, 2012: Cass Tech beat Detroit (MI) Renaissance by a score of 44-0. Lewis had 3 receptions for 40 yards, 2 touchdowns, and a two-point coversion. He also had 1 interception. The Technicians are now 3-0.
September 14, 2012: Cass Tech beat Detroit (MI) Cody by a score of 46-20. Lewis had 1 reception for 12 yards and 1 touchdown. Cass Tech is now 4-0.
September 21, 2012: Cass Tech lost to Orchard Lake (MI) St. Mary’s by a score of 13-6. Lewis had 1 catch for a 12-yard touchdown and 5 tackles. Cass Tech is now 4-1.
September 28, 2012: Cass Tech beat Detroit (MI) Ford by a score of 56-0. Lewis had just 1 tackle on defense, but he had 4 receptions on defense, including 2 touchdown catches. Cass Tech is now 5-1.
October 5, 2012: Cass Tech beat Detroit (MI) Mumford by a score of 49-0. Lewis had a 67-yard punt return for a touchdown, 3 tackles, and a 20-yard touchdown reception. Cass Tech is now 6-1.
October 12, 2012: Cass Tech lost to Detroit (MI) King by a score of 44-13. Cass Tech is now 6-2.
October 19, 2012: Cass Tech beat Detroit (MI) U-D Jesuit by a score of 26-2. Lewis had a 51-yard reception. Cass Tech is now 7-2.
October 26, 2012: Cass Tech beat Grosse Pointe (MI) South by a score of 37-3. Cass Tech is now 8-2.
November 2, 2012: Cass Tech beat Dearborn (MI) Dearborn by a score of 42-23. Cass Tech is now 9-2.
November 9, 2012: Cass Tech beat Saline (MI) Saline by a score of 21-14. Lewis had 2 receptions for 13 yards. Cass Tech is now 10-2.
November 16, 2012: Cass Tech beat Lake Orion (MI) Lake Orion by a score of 34-27. Lewis had 4 receptions for 87 yards and 1 touchdown. Cass Tech is now 11-2.