tOfficial 2008 Football Recruiting Thread

[Ludicrous Speed]

Originally Posted by Sparty Spartan

You mean Steve Perry, frontman for Journey

Will he sing "Open Arms"? Then I'm there!

[Eli Broads #1 Fan]

Originally Posted by Spartan Pride

Nick Perry will be on Hondo's House tonight. FYI

(Insert fat joke here, I know)

Does he simulcast online? I'm actually very interested in seeing this one. In spite of all of his faults, he's the only media slappy we have that is reaching out to these recruits and pimping our program to them. It seems like u-m has half a dozen of these guys out there. Honestly, I wish Dorsey and Comp had a little more Hondo in them. I like what they do and I respect their integrity, but I think there are times that we are at a disadvantage in the eyes of a 17-year old because there isn't a strong MSU media presence 'interviewing' them.

[JBSpartan4life]

Originally Posted by Punisher99

I spoke too soon, I did look up his stats in the middle of the year and he was doing nothing.

Having said that though, having a ton of tackles isn't always a sure sign of greatness. He also had only three TFL while Thornhill had nine, Fein had zero sacks while Kaleb had two. I don't necessarily think that Fein would've "dramatically" improved us at MLB. I mean, Kendall Davis-Clarke was one tackle away from leading us, and he is an awful player.

kendal davis is not an awful football player. he's certainly not very good in man to man coverage but he's not awful.

Kaleb played a lot more snaps in a different D. Fein definitely could've improved our lb'er depth.

[Spartan Pride]

Originally Posted by Eli Broad

Does he simulcast online? I'm actually very interested in seeing this one. In spite of all of his faults, he's the only media slappy we have that is reaching out to these recruits and pimping our program to them. It seems like u-m has half a dozen of these guys out there. Honestly, I wish Dorsey and Comp had a little more Hondo in them. I like what they do and I respect their integrity, but I think there are times that we are at a disadvantage in the eyes of a 17-year old because there isn't a strong MSU media presence 'interviewing' them.

He usually posts the interviews a day or so after they take place on his website, but they aren't avalible online live.

And I definatly agree about having MSU-biased media members.

[Tommyboy]

Ht: 6-1 Wt: 213 40: 4.39
Position: RB, SS
Year: Class of 2008
High School: Denby HS (Detroit, MI)


Will take an official visit to MSU on Dec 7th...

Reportedly close to an offer.

Scout.com: Glenn Winston Profile

Glenn Winston - Football Recruiting

per scout.

[spartan80]

Originally Posted by Pablo Fanque

I believe in the coaching staff. I know they know a helluva lot more than me about evaluating talent.

But I gotta say I'm disappointed that more of the kids they're offering and getting verbals from don't have offers from any powerhouse schools. Looks like Fred Smith and Tyler Hoover are the only two in this class so far that had Michigan or Ohio State offers. Seems like the rest of the bunch are kids who had offers from the likes of Akron, Ohio U, CMU, etc.

I don't care about a player's number of stars, but I think who offers the kid a scholarship -- and who doesn't -- says quite a bit about potential success in the Big 10.

So why would kids with offers from WVA, USC, OSU, PSU flock to MSU? The 7 - 5 record, or the 2nd tier bowl game? This is the same BS as last year. How long will it take to figure out that the 4 & 5 star kids don't start coming until MSU starts beating some of the OSU's, Wisky's or um's?!

Also, you make it seem like the other 14 commits are "MAC talent", and don't have any other offers, which is also BS.

[Tommyboy]

Anything new on MarQueis Gray? It seems like after he broke his arm he dropped off the face of the earth.

[AASpartan]

Originally Posted by Tommyboy

Anything new on MarQueis Gray? It seems like after he broke his arm he dropped off the face of the earth.

We haven't been recruiting him in months. I wouldn't expect to hear his name any more. He was down to Minnesota and Oregon at last check.

[OPSpartan]

Originally Posted by Pablo Fanque

I believe in the coaching staff. I know they know a helluva lot more than me about evaluating talent.

But I gotta say I'm disappointed that more of the kids they're offering and getting verbals from don't have offers from any powerhouse schools. Looks like Fred Smith and Tyler Hoover are the only two in this class so far that had Michigan or Ohio State offers. Seems like the rest of the bunch are kids who had offers from the likes of Akron, Ohio U, CMU, etc.

I don't care about a player's number of stars, but I think who offers the kid a scholarship -- and who doesn't -- says quite a bit about potential success in the Big 10.

[Golf Czar]

Just how many of those 4 and 5 stars players can get on the field at one time? Second rhetorical question: I wonder what Keith Nichol (4 star) is thinking about his decision to go to Oklahoma? He's playing behind another freshman (Sam Bradford)and OSU has the #8 rated quarterback (Landry Jones) as a verbal for this year's recruiting class. Maybe Keith shoulda gone to State. Nick Perry might very well go to USC, but will he ever get the chance to play?

[SCOTTS BLOATED LIVER]

Originally Posted by Golf Czar

Just how many of those 4 and 5 stars players can get on the field at one time? Second rhetorical question: I wonder what Keith Nichol (4 star) is thinking about his decision to go to Oklahoma? He's playing behind another freshman (Sam Bradford)and OSU has the #8 rated quarterback (Landry Jones) as a verbal for this year's recruiting class. Maybe Keith shoulda gone to State. Nick Perry might very well go to USC, but will he ever get the chance to play?

1) the Nichol thing has been beaten into the ground so you are just a tad late to that party 2) Have you watched USC at all ? They play a lot of freshman.....Ronlad Johnson ring a bell ? He's been on the field quite a bit for them this year.

[SpartanGA]

Originally Posted by Tommyboy

Ht: 6-1 Wt: 213 40: 4.39
Position: RB, SS
Year: Class of 2008
High School: Denby HS (Detroit, MI)

We are recruiting speed arent we..............

[Tommyboy]

Yeah.... I have to imagine he's straight up a Saftey prospect. If he was an inch or two taller I'd say we'd have a linebacker.

[SpartanFan81]

Did anyone see Hondo's segment on Nick Perry?? And what did he say??

[JBSpartan4life]

Originally Posted by Tommyboy

Yeah.... I have to imagine he's straight up a Saftey prospect. If he was an inch or two taller I'd say we'd have a linebacker.

actually I heard he's being recruited as a linebacker. 6'1" isn't too short. he's about the same height as jones and gordon.

[Tommyboy]

Originally Posted by SpartanFan81

Did anyone see Hondo's segment on Nick Perry?? And what did he say??

He's committing to MSU, and bringing RoJo and Keith Nichol with him!

[Tommyboy]

Originally Posted by JBSpartan4life

actually I heard he's being recruited as a linebacker. 6'1" isn't too short. he's about the same height as jones and gordon.

Hmm... sounds good then. He'd be blazing quick as a 4.39 LB. Can someone say ?

Hey, either way, I dont care. I think he'd be an asset in where ever Dantonio uses him.

[JBSpartan4life]

Originally Posted by SCOTT'S BLOATED LIVER

1) the Nichol thing has been beaten into the ground so you are just a tad late to that party 2) Have you watched USC at all ? They play a lot of freshman.....Ronlad Johnson ring a bell ? He's been on the field quite a bit for them this year.

there's plenty more examples then just nichol. look at barksdale he had to change positions (against his will) just so he could be a back up offensive-linemen. How many players have left the USC's,texas's, and Oklahomas's because they where un-able to step on the field? the answer would be a lot.

[Sparty Spartan]

Originally Posted by Tommyboy

He's committing to MSU, and bringing RoJo and Keith Nichol with him!

This is so sweet, thanks for the great news

[SpartanFan81]

Originally Posted by Tommyboy

He's committing to MSU, and bringing RoJo and Keith Nichol with him!

youre hilarious

[Tommyboy]

Originally Posted by SpartanFan81

youre hilarious

I ' know.

[Scully60]

Originally Posted by Tommyboy

Ht: 6-1 Wt: 213 40: 4.39
Position: RB, SS
Year: Class of 2008
High School: Denby HS (Detroit, MI)


Will take an official visit to MSU on Dec 7th...

Reportedly close to an offer.

Scout.com: Glenn Winston Profile

Glenn Winston - Football Recruiting

per scout.

[lakedanf]

Originally Posted by Tommyboy

Ht: 6-1 Wt: 213 40: 4.39
Position: RB, SS
Year: Class of 2008
High School: Denby HS (Detroit, MI)


Will take an official visit to MSU on Dec 7th...

Reportedly close to an offer.

Scout.com: Glenn Winston Profile

Glenn Winston - Football Recruiting

per scout.

I work for DPS and my colleges at Denby say the football players are good students and outstanding character kids. The coach is a tough disciplinarian who makes sure kids go to class and are respectful. I hope he gets an offer and comes to MSU.

[spartan80]

Originally Posted by Tommyboy

Yeah.... I have to imagine he's straight up a Saftey prospect. If he was an inch or two taller I'd say we'd have a linebacker.

You've obviously never heard of Dan Bass, a barely 6' LB who is MSU's all time tackle leader!

TACKLES Dan Bass 541 (1976-79)
Dan Bass was a 1978 All Conference LB choice with 136 tackles.
Also holds the single game record of 32 tackles against OSU.

Michigan State's All-Time Team
Chosen in 2001 by Athlon Sports [3]

Defense
DL Blake Miller 1912-15
DL Ed Bagdon 1946-49
DL Bubba Smith 1964-66
DL Larry Bethea 1974-77
LB Dan Bass 1976-79
LB Carl Banks 1980-83
LB Percy Snow 1986-89
LB Julian Peterson 1998-99
DB Lynn Chandnois 1946-49
DB George Saimes 1960-62
DB George Webster 1964-66
DB Brad Van Pelt 1970-72
P Greg Montgomery 1985-87

Offense
WR Gene Washington 1964-66
WR Andre Rison 1985-88
TE Billy Joe DuPree 1970-72
E Robert Carey 1949-51
OL Sidney Wagner 1933-35
OL Don Coleman 1949-51
OL Dan Currie 1955-57
OL Ed Budde 1960-62
OL Tony Mandarich 1985-88
OL Flozell Adams 1994-97
QB Earl Morrall 1953-55
QB Steve Juday 1963-65
RB John Pingel 1936-38
RB Sonny Grandelius 1948-50
RB Lorenzo White 1984-87
K Morten Andersen 1978-81

[Green n Mean]

Originally Posted by spartan80

You've obviously never heard of Dan Bass, a barely 6' LB who is MSU's all time tackle leader!

TACKLES Dan Bass 541 (1976-79)
Dan Bass was a 1978 All Conference LB choice with 136 tackles.
Also holds the single game record of 32 tackles against OSU.

Michigan State's All-Time Team
Chosen in 2001 by Athlon Sports [3]

Defense
DL Blake Miller 1912-15
DL Ed Bagdon 1946-49
DL Bubba Smith 1964-66
DL Larry Bethea 1974-77
LB Dan Bass 1976-79
LB Carl Banks 1980-83
LB Percy Snow 1986-89
LB Julian Peterson 1998-99
DB Lynn Chandnois 1946-49
DB George Saimes 1960-62
DB George Webster 1964-66
DB Brad Van Pelt 1970-72
P Greg Montgomery 1985-87

Offense
WR Gene Washington 1964-66
WR Andre Rison 1985-88
TE Billy Joe DuPree 1970-72
E Robert Carey 1949-51
OL Sidney Wagner 1933-35
OL Don Coleman 1949-51
OL Dan Currie 1955-57
OL Ed Budde 1960-62
OL Tony Mandarich 1985-88
OL Flozell Adams 1994-97
QB Earl Morrall 1953-55
QB Steve Juday 1963-65
RB John Pingel 1936-38
RB Sonny Grandelius 1948-50
RB Lorenzo White 1984-87
K Morten Andersen 1978-81

Thanks for the memory. Dan Bass was a ferocious LB. If he got you in his sights you were going down end of discussion. Played Canadian ball I believe after graduation.