Tag: 2013 recruiting

Recruit Tracker: Wyatt Shallman

Wyatt Shallman with Tom VanHaaren

August 24, 2012: Shallman’s Novi (MI) Catholic Central team beat Detroit (MI) Cody by a score of 35-0. Shallman had 4 carries for 50 yards and 1 touchdown, along with 8 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, and 1 sack on defense.

August 31, 2012: Catholic Central lost to Toledo (OH) Whitmer by a score of 19-7.  The running back/defensive end had 7 tackles and 2 tackles for loss but missed some time with cramps.  Shallman’s team is now 1-1 on the year.

September 8, 2012:  Catholic Central lost to Cincinnati (OH) Moeller by a score of 61-33.  Shallman did not play due to an injury sustained in practice.  Catholic Central is now 1-2 on the year.

September 14, 2012:  Catholic Central ended their two game losing streak by beating up on Lincoln (Ontario) Niagara Academy, 42-0. No statistics appear to be available for Shallman, who may still be nicked up. Catholic Central faces off against Warren De La Salle next week. The Shamrocks are now 2-2.

September 23, 2012:  Catholic Central edged a Morris-less Warren De La Salle, 31-30, in overtime.  Shallman did not play for the third straight game due to injury and was described as “frequently hobbled the last two years,” but expected back “before the end of the season.”  The Shamrocks are now 3-2.

September 29, 2012:  Catholic Central won their third game in a row on Saturday, beating University of Detroit Jesuit by a score of 42-6.  Shallman had 6 tackles, 1 sack, and 1 interception, which was returned for 20 yards.  According to his twitter account, Shallman is “watching Rice film” getting ready for Birmingham (MI) Brother Rice next week.  Detroit Catholic Central is now 4-2.

October 6, 2012:  Catholic Central was defeated by Birmingham (MI) Brother Rice by a score of 20-14.  Shallman had eight tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble.  Things only get harder for Shallman and Catholic Central, as they host 6-1 Orchard Lake (MI) St. Mary’s next week.  Catholic Central is now 4-3.

October 12, 2012:  Catholic Central won impressively, 35-13, over Orchard Lake (MI) St. Mary’s.  No statistics appear to be available for Shallman, but Ace put together a scouting report from the game.  The Shamrocks are now 5-3.

October 20, 2012: Catholic Central lost to Orchard Lake (MI) St. Mary’s by a score of 27-10.  The Shamrocks are now 5-4.

October 26, 2012: Catholic Central beat Hartland (MI) Hartland by a score of 21-15. The Shamrocks are now 6-4.

November 2, 2012: Catholic Central beat Walled Lake (MI) Northern by a score of 45-17.  Catholic Central is now 7-4.

November 10, 2012: Catholic Central beat Plymouth (MI) Plymouth by a score of 28-7.  Shallman had 7 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, and 1 sack.  Catholic Central is now 8-4.

November 17, 2012: Catholic Central beat Rockford (MI) Rockford by a score of 40-17.  Shallman had a 1-yard touchdown run and 6 tackles.  Catholic Central is now 9-4.

Recruit Tracker: Jaron Dukes

Jaron Dukes

August 24, 2012:  Dukes’ Columbus (OH) Marion-Franklin team beat Columbus Brookhaven by a score of 20-14.  Dukes described his performance as the “worst game I’ve ever had.”  Marion-Franklin is now 1-0.

August 31, 2012:  Marion-Franklin lost to Michigan commitment Taco Charlton and Pickerington (OH) Pickerington Central by a score of 45-24.  Dukes caught 5 passes for 42 yards.  Marion-Franklin is now 1-1.

September 7, 2012:  Marion-Franklin beat Canal Winchester (OH) by a score of 28-3.  Dukes recorded “over 100 yards and 1 TD,” according to his twitter account.  His team is now 2-1.

September 14, 2012:  Marion-Franklin routed Columbus (OH) Briggs, 72-6.  Dukes caught 4 passes for 107 yards and 2 touchdowns in the game.  Marion-Franklin is now 3-1.

September 21, 2012:  After a weather delay caused the game to be postponed to Saturday morning, Marion-Franklin took down Columbus (OH) Independence by a score of 36-30.  Dukes caught 2 passes for 24 yards.  Marion-Franklin is now 4-1.

September 28, 2012:  Marion-Franklin overcame five turnovers to beat Columbus (OH) Walnut Ridge by a score of 7-6.  Jaron Dukes “didn’t see many passes thrown his way” but did make a nice play on the ball in the fourth quarter for a 10-yard game-winning touchdown reception.  His team is now 5-1.

October 5, 2012:  Marion-Franklin dominated Columbus (OH) Africentric Early College, 73-20.  Dukes had two catches for 30 yards and a touchdown.  His team is now 6-1.

October 12, 2012:  Marion-Franklin defeated Columbus (OH) West by a score of 53-14.  Dukes had one reception for 38 yards in the game.  Marion-Franklin is now 7-1.

October 19, 2012: Marion-Franklin beat Columbus (OH) Eastmoor Academy by a score of 6-0.  Marion-Franklin is now 8-1.


October 26, 2012: Marion-Franklin beat Columbus (OH) South by a score of 43-21.  Marion Franklin is now 9-1.


November 2, 2012: Marion-Franklin beat Licking Heights (OH) Licking Heights by a score of 46-14.  Marion Franklin is now 10-1.

November 9, 2012: Marion-Franklin beat Canal Winchester (OH) Canal Winchester by a score of 44-14.  Dukes had 3 receptions for 38 yards and 1 touchdown.  Marion-Franklin is now 11-1.

November 16, 2012: Marion-Franklin lost to New Albany (OH) New Albany by a score of 32-30.  Dukes caught 2 passes for 28 yards and a two-point conversion.  Marion-Franklin ends the year 11-2.

Final stats: 31 receptions, 553 yards, 9 touchdowns

Recruit Tracker: Jake Butt

Jake Butt (#84)

August 24, 2012: Butt’s Pickerington (OH) North team beat Columbus (OH) St. Charles by a score of 50-22.  Butt had 1 reception.  North is now 1-0.

August 31, 2012: North beat Cincinnati (OH) Princeton by a score of 41-20.  Butt’s team rushed for 439 yards.  They are now 2-0.

September 7, 2012: North beat Fremont (OH) Ross by a score of 41-13.  Butt now has 7 receptions for 108 yards and 2 touchdowns.  His team is now 3-0.

September 14, 2012: North beat Newark (OH) Newark by a score of 56-0.  Butt had 3 catches for 45 yards and 1 touchdown.  North is now 4-0.

September 21, 2012: North beat Lancaster (OH) Lancaster by a score of 45-14.  Butt had 6 catches for 105 yards and 1 touchdown, along with 6 tackles on defense.  North is now 5-0.

September 28, 2012: North beat Pickerington (OH) Central by a score of 37-0.  Butt had 7 catches for 80 yards, including a 14-yard touchdown reception; he also had 6 tackles and a quarterback sack.  North is now 6-0.

October 5, 2012: North beat Reynoldsburg (OH) Reynoldsburg by a score of 49-27.  Butt had 7 receptions for 95 yards, including 3 touchdown catches, from 22, 17, and 11 yards.  He also had 6 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and 1 forced fumble.  North is now 7-0.

October 12, 2012: North beat Groveport (OH) Groveport-Madison by a score of 35-7.  Butt had 8 catches for 117 yards, along with 4 tackles and 2 tackles for loss.  North is now 8-0.

October 19, 2012: North beat Gahanna (OH) Gahanna by a score of 42-0.  Butt had 6 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, and 1 reception for 8 yards.  North is now 9-0.

October 26, 2012: North lost to Grove City (OH) Grove City by a score of 13-10.  North is now 9-1.

November 3, 2012: North beat Pickerington (OH) Central by a score of 24-0.  North is now 10-1.

November 10, 2012: North beat Hilliard (OH) Darby by a score of 24-14.  Butt had 6 receptions for 60 yards and 2 touchdowns, along with 6 tackles on defense.  North is now 11-1.

November 17, 2012: North beat Hilliard (OH) Davidson by a score of 21-0.  Butt had 6 catches for 102 yards and 8 tackles.  He now has 62 receptions for 946 yards and 11 touchdowns.  North is now 12-1.

Recruiting Update: November 20, 2012

Birmingham (MI) Brother Rice linebacker Jon Reschke

ADDED TO THE BOARD: 2013
Bloomfield (MI) Brother Rice linebacker Jon Reschke was offered by Michigan.  Reschke is a 6’2″, 230 lb. prospect who committed to Michigan State back in February.  This is a bit of an odd offer because Michigan told guys like E.J. Levenberry, Alex Anzalone, and Shane Jones that they were done recruiting linebackers after Ben Gedeon committed.  I do not think the coaches would go back on their word, so this likely means that a 2013 commit is wavering or a current player is going to wrap up his Michigan career earlier than expected.  Reschke himself is a Michigan State legacy, but MSU’s season has gone downhill; he’s also friends with incoming quarterback Shane Morris.  I was not high on Reschke’s junior film, but his senior highlights below show a kid who has improved significantly since his junior year.

ADDED TO THE BOARD: 2014
Tarpon Springs (FL) East Lake wide receiver Artavis Scott was offered by Michigan.  Scott is a 5’11”, 180 lb. prospect with offers from Florida, Notre Dame, Ohio State, and South Carolina, among others.  He’s also the teammate of fellow 2014 offeree Mason Cole, an offensive lineman who said that the offer to Scott helps Michigan’s chances.  Both Cole and Scott have visited Michigan this year, which is significant since they came all the way from Florida.

MISCELLANEOUS
Check out the Recruit Tracker series to see how Michigan’s 2013 and 2014 commits are doing.

In case you’re interested, Duluth (GA) Peachtree Ridge offensive tackle Orlando Brown – the 6’9″, 375 lb. behemoth – finally has a highlight film posted.

Also, Chicago (IL) Hales Franciscan offensive tackle Denzel Ward, who is committed to Michigan for 2014, released his film yesterday.  The kid is very athletic, and it’s immediately obvious why Michigan offered him.

Recruit Tracker: Gareon Conley

Gareon Conley

August 23, 2012: Conley’s Massillon (OH) Washington team beat the Ricky Powers-coached Akron (OH) Buchtel team, 51-21.  Conley had 3 receptions for 81 yards, along with 1 rushing attempt for 8 yards.  He also had 2 tackles and 1 tackle for loss.  Massillon is now 1-0.

August 30, 2012: Washington lost to Canton (OH) GlenOak by a score of 26-24.  Conley had 8 receptions for 117 yards and 1 touchdown to go with 2 tackles and 1 blocked extra point.  Washington is now 1-1.

September 7, 2012: Washington beat Maumee (OH) Maumee by a score of 34-12.  Conley had 1 reception for 5 yards. Washington is now 2-1.

September 14, 2012: Washington beat Massillon (OH) Perry by a score of 41-21.  Conley had 2 tackles, 1 interception returned for a 78-yard touchdown, and 4 receptions for 103 yards and 3 touchdowns.  Washington is now 3-1.

September 21, 2012: Washington beat Steubenville (OH) Steubenville by a score of 24-7.  Conley had 3 tackles to go along with 3 receptions for 65 yards and 1 touchdown.  He also returned 1 kickoff for 21 yards.  On the season, he has 19 receptions for 371 yards and 5 touchdowns.  Washington is now 4-1.

September 28, 2012: Washington beat Akron (OH) Firestone by a score of 62-27.  Conley had 8 receptions for 176 yards and 2 touchdowns; the first was a 42-yarder and the second from 3 yards out.  He also had 3 kickoff returns for 101 yards, including a 61-yarder.  And on defense, he had 3 tackles, 1 pass breakup, and 1 blocked kick.  That gives him 27 catches for 547 yards and 7 touchdowns.  Firestone wide receiver Kevin Gladney, who was offered by Michigan but committed to Nebraska, had 5 catches for 133 yards and 1 touchdown.  Washington is now 5-1.

October 5, 2012: Washington beat Austintown (OH) Fitch by a score of 34-14.  Conley had 5 receptions for 108 yards and 2 touchdowns; he also had 2 tackles, 1 fumble recovery, and 1 kickoff return for 14 yards.  He now has 32 receptions for 655 yards and 9 touchdowns on the year.  Washington is now 6-1.

October 12, 2012: Washington beat Brantford (Ontario) Pauline Johnson Christian Academy by a score of 71-12.  Conley played in the game, but he did not accrue any statistics.  Washington is now 7-1.

October 19, 2012: Washington beat Akron (OH) St. Vincent-St. Mary by a score of 44-23.  Conley had 2 receptions for 61 yards and 1 touchdown, along with 2 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, and 2 pass breakups.  Washington is now 8-1.

October 26, 2012: Washington beat Canton (OH) McKinley by a score of 37-29.  Conley had 2 tackles, 1 fumble recovery, 3 kickoff returns for 30 yards, and 3 catches for 106 yards and 1 touchdown.  He now has 37 receptions for 822 yards and 11 touchdowns.  Washington is now 9-1.

November 3, 2012: Washington beat Nordonia (OH) Nordonia by a score of 63-34.  Conley had 1 carry for a 29-yard touchdown and 3 receptions for 45 yards and 2 touchdowns.  He also returned 1 kickoff for 14 yards.  Conley now has 40 receptions for 867 yards and 13 receiving touchdowns.  Washington is 10-1.

November 9, 2012: Washington beat Canton (OH) McKinley by a score of 28-19.  Conley had 4 receptions for 95 yards and 1 touchdown, along with 1 tackle on defense.  Washington is now 11-1.

November 16, 2012: Washington lost to Toledo (OH) Whitmer by a score of 49-16.  Conley had 6 catches for 132 yards and 2 touchdowns, along with 4 tackles on defense.  Washington ends the season with an 11-2 record.

Final stats: 50 receptions, 1096 yards, 16 touchdowns; 2 carries, 37 yards, 1 touchdown; 25 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 2 fumble recoveries; 1 interception returned 78 yards for a touchdown; 2 punt returns for 31 yards; 16 kick returns for 356 yards