tOfficial 2008 Football Recruiting Thread

[DantonIzzo]

Originally Posted by Ozymandias

The whole "Perry is a silent verbal so that's why no other LBs are interested" idea is a pile of crap. Perry has more visits left, he isn't close to being a silent verbal anywhere. If anyone is a silent verbal, it's Ingram.

Gut instinct says Perry comes to MSU....but I'm leery of the trip to USC. Pete Carroll could sell Viagra to Peter North.

I'm not convinced Perry or Ingram have even decided themselves yet.

[DantonIzzo]

Originally Posted by Big M

I was really worried about USC, but UM guys have been saying for a while that Perry seems like a kid who will stay closer to home.

We'll see

I think you think he's going to U-M. At least, that's the way your posts come across.

[Big M]

Originally Posted by DantonIzzo

I'm not convinced Perry or Ingram have even decided themselves yet.

Of course Perry hasn't decided yet- he's only been on one visit!

[Drews Crew]

Originally Posted by TreadHead

And, if that is really the position Perry wants to play, I would be very surprised if hasn't used that comparison in his sales pitch. Especially since he was the one who recruited Julian here in the first place.

Does anyone remember what Peterson's recruitment was like? I realize his recruitment would be different from Perry's in that he didn't come directly from high school, but was he a "can't miss recruit" or simply a good player that had potential to become great?

[nicho197]

Originally Posted by Bruce Banner Ad

For those of you who are theorizing that a silent Perry commit is scaring off LB recruits, (please please please), let me ask you something:

Suppose Perry told MD he wanted to come to State Tuesday. What does MD do?

1. Leak the news right away -- Good PR, but you run the risk of Perry's other suitors putting on the full-court press between now and Feb. 6.

2. Keep it quiet -- Makes Perry's other suitors waste time and effort, but you lose the PR boost with other recruits.

Would you keep it quiet in order to have a big splash closer to signing day? Would you tell other recruits at the same position to go ahead and look elsewhere? MD has shown to be a man of high moral fiber, so it wouldn't surprise me if he would do this under those circumstances, but it sure seems a little risky. If Perry changes his mind or gets snatched away, we've got no plan B.

I didn't say that was the case. I said it COULD be, but it could very well not be. I was speculating as I said. I never said I had info on that.

[PortlandSpartan]

Originally Posted by DantonIzzo

I think you think he's going to U-M. At least, that's the way your posts come across.

Well of course, why wouldn't he go to UM? It's Michigan for christ's sake!

[DantonIzzo]

Originally Posted by nicho197

that is crazy talk. Perry WILL be a LB wherever he goes. That is what he wants to play and WILL play. Sure, he will play DE as well. If Michigan will not let him play at LB, then UM does not have a chance. Even Josh H. from rivals is worried about msu. This is the ONLY recruit I have ever seen Josh compliment the job msu has done...and he has done more it on more than one occasion.

Link?

[Big M]

Originally Posted by PortlandSpartan

Well of course, why wouldn't he go to UM? It's Michigan for christ's sake!

Exactly!

[calispartan]

David Rolf - Football Recruiting

New name I saw on the LB list. No offer from MSU yet, does have from Oregon, Utah, Vandy, Air Force, MAC.

[nicho197]

Originally Posted by Big M

1- He had UM in his initial top 4. It isn't like this came completely out of nowhere. He dropped UM because of the pro style offense.

2- His cousin is a WR on UM's team

3- He had WVU near the top of his list BECAUSE of RR, period.

4- RR's offense is absolutely perfect for him.

you must be drinking a lot of that WV coolaid

the reason everyone is melting down on the fort is because their kicker is reporting that Pryor is NOT serious about UM. He is ragging on them behind their back and making fun of how much they are on his nuts. he will NOT be going to UM, all the UM slappies that think he is are and will be proven wrong. He WILL be going to LSU or more likely OSU. The ONLY way he goes to UM is if EnRod decides to dish out a little $$$.

[DantonIzzo]

Originally Posted by Big M

Of course Perry hasn't decided yet- he's only been on one visit!

Visits aren't everything. You and I both know that. He might have his mind made up regardless and just be keeping it to himself. Who knows.

[nicho197]

Originally Posted by calispartan

David Rolf - Football Recruiting

New name I saw on the LB list. No offer from MSU yet, does have from Oregon, Utah, Vandy, Air Force, MAC.

talked about him a few pages back. you are late to the party.

[nicho197]

Originally Posted by DantonIzzo

Link?

sorry, don't remember where I saw it. I think it was on rivals, but not sure. It was from a credible source. I'm not saying that is the only thing he will play, he may not even play mostly LB, but he will play some.

[calispartan]

Originally Posted by nicho197

talked about him a few pages back. you are late to the party.

my apologies. this thread is just insane long

[TreadHead]

Originally Posted by Drew's Crew

Does anyone remember what Peterson's recruitment was like? I realize his recruitment would be different from Perry's in that he didn't come directly from high school, but was he a "can't miss recruit" or simply a good player that had potential to become great?

I honestly couldn't tell you back that far.

One thing that comes to mind though...How many LBs have went on to become great NFL players under RRs tutelage? I wouldn't know of any if there were, BUT, given what I know about the 3-3-5 and WVU's reputation for having bad defense under RR, I would doubt there have been any. I would think this is one huge selling point Dantonio could have over UM. Over USC, probably (okay, definitely) not, but I really think they are the third pony in this race anyways.

I'm not saying this means he's coming to EL, because I know that sounds like I'm sold on Perry supposedly coming here, but there are things that work against us, too. I just think this element could work huge if Dantonio employs it the right way.

[The Big Lebowksi]

what happened to the DE from cali, courtney campbell? scout has us listed as high on his list, but thats scout. anyone know if were still actively recruiting this kid?

[Big M]

Originally Posted by nicho197

sorry, don't remember where I saw it. I think it was on rivals, but not sure. It was from a credible source. I'm not saying that is the only thing he will play, he may not even play mostly LB, but he will play some.

Gee, that sounds a bit different from your post on the last page:


"Perry WILL be a LB wherever he goes. That is what he wants to play and WILL play"

[nicho197]

Originally Posted by calispartan

my apologies. this thread is just insane long

just givin ya ****

[nicho197]

Originally Posted by Big M

Gee, that sounds a bit different from your post on the last page:


"Perry WILL be a LB wherever he goes. That is what he wants to play and WILL play"

felt it needed more explanation. he does WANT to play LB and WILL play it. How much is the question. If he goes to MSU, A LOT, if he goes to UM, prolly not, if he goes to USC, good chance.

[Bruce Banner Ad]

Originally Posted by nicho197

I didn't say that was the case. I said it COULD be, but it could very well not be. I was speculating as I said. I never said I had info on that.

Yeah, that's why I used the word "theorizing." And again, I don't think it's true, I'm just curious about what people think our strategy would be under those circumstances.

[TreadHead]

Originally Posted by The Big Lebowksi

what happened to the DE from cali, courtney campbell? scout has us listed as high on his list, but thats scout. anyone know if were still actively recruiting this kid?

I just saw his name under our prospect list today on Scout for the first time, and I was kind of wondering the same thing since I hadn't heard anything about him. I'd be willing to bet the coaching staff has been on Perry so much for the DE spot, he's kind of becoming the forgotten child.

[nicho197]

I know Trevor Anderson has gotten some mention lately, but lets not forget about Ish Johnson. He could be a big impact next year. Could he play LB, if not much a little? I know we recruited him the for DL.

[Big M]

Originally Posted by nicho197

felt it needed more explanation. he does WANT to play LB and WILL play it. How much is the question. If he goes to MSU, A LOT, if he goes to UM, prolly not, if he goes to USC, good chance.

Then why did he want to play DE at the All American game?

[calispartan]

Originally Posted by nicho197

just givin ya ****

any chance for a brief synopsis if anything was important?

[nicho197]

Originally Posted by Big M

Then why did he want to play DE at the All American game?

that was an AA game, not college or his future. Totally different situation. I do not know why he wanted to at the AA game, but there could be many reasons.