tOfficial 2008 Football Recruiting Thread

[Eli Broads #1 Fan]

Originally Posted by Natron the Spartan

the funny thing is no one gave a or gives a **** about what you own. You, being the infinite genius that you are, typed "persona's" instead of "personas." You see, in English, an apostrophe before an "s" means it's a possessive noun. So, I asked you what your persona owned. You were so excited to brag about your "wealth" that you couldn't wait to brag. Face it, you looked like a colossal douche.

As much as I agree with the spirit and message of your post, 'colossal douche' might be a little strong. Using the wrong form of the possessive does qualify as douchbaggery, but I don't think it puts you in the colossal category. Personally, the farthest I would go is 'big douche,' colossal should be reserved for bigger **** ups, like the improper use of the passive voice or a split infinitive.

[Natron the Spartan]

Originally Posted by Eli Broad

As much as I agree with the spirit and message of your post, 'colossal douche' might be a little strong. Using the wrong form of the possessive does qualify as douchbaggery, but I don't think it puts you in the colossal category. Personally, the farthest I would go is 'big douche,' colossal should be reserved for bigger **** ups, like the improper use of the passive voice or a split infinitive.

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[nat006]

1. Jonas Gray - Michigan State
2. Boubacar Cissoko - Michigan
3. Dann O'Neill - Michigan
4. Fred Smith - Michigan State
5. Nick Perry - Michigan
6. Tyler Hoover - Michigan State
7. Mike Martin - Michigan
8. Kenny Demens - Nebraska
9. Charles Burrell - Michigan State
10. Corey Johnson - Florida
11. Deon'tae Pannell - Michigan State
12. Mark Ingram Jr. - Michigan State
13. Rocko Khoury - Michigan
14. Anthony Hollis - Toledo
15. Sam Gaymon - Cincinnati
16. Ethan Ruhland - Michigan State
17. Jonathan Dandridge - Michigan State
18. Cortez Smith - Indiana
19. Sean Hooey - Cincinnati
20. Caulton Ray - Michigan State

[Big M]

Originally Posted by nat006

1. Jonas Gray - Michigan State
2. Boubacar Cissoko - Michigan
3. Dann O'Neill - Michigan
4. Fred Smith - Michigan State
5. Nick Perry - Michigan
6. Tyler Hoover - Michigan State
7. Mike Martin - Michigan
8. Kenny Demens - Nebraska
9. Charles Burrell - Michigan State
10. Corey Johnson - Florida
11. Deon'tae Pannell - Michigan State
12. Mark Ingram Jr. - Michigan State
13. Rocko Khoury - Michigan
14. Anthony Hollis - Toledo
15. Sam Gaymon - Cincinnati
16. Ethan Ruhland - Michigan State
17. Jonathan Dandridge - Michigan State
18. Cortez Smith - Indiana
19. Sean Hooey - Cincinnati
20. Caulton Ray - Michigan State

I will bet a yearly RCMB donation that Cojo does not go to Florida.

[nat006]

Originally Posted by Big M

I will bet a yearly RCMB donation that Cojo does not go to Florida.

I won't take the bet, but why do you think that?

[Big M]

Originally Posted by nat006

I won't take the bet, but why do you think that?

Because I highly highly doubt he has a legit offer.

Think about it..UM and MSU both aren't showing a lot of interest but he's good enough to get a Florida offer? I'm skeptical.

[Floyd170]

Originally Posted by nat006

1. Jonas Gray - Michigan State
2. Boubacar Cissoko - Michigan
3. Dann O'Neill - Michigan
4. Fred Smith - Michigan State
5. Nick Perry - Michigan
6. Tyler Hoover - Michigan State
7. Mike Martin - Michigan
8. Kenny Demens - Nebraska
9. Charles Burrell - Michigan State
10. Corey Johnson - Florida
11. Deon'tae Pannell - Michigan State
12. Mark Ingram Jr. - Michigan State
13. Rocko Khoury - Michigan
14. Anthony Hollis - Toledo
15. Sam Gaymon - Cincinnati
16. Ethan Ruhland - Michigan State
17. Jonathan Dandridge - Michigan State
18. Cortez Smith - Indiana
19. Sean Hooey - Cincinnati
20. Caulton Ray - Michigan State

I would guess Gray to Nebraska before Demens to Nebraska. I think we land both of them but not Fred Smith.

[nat006]

Originally Posted by Big M

Because I highly highly doubt he has a legit offer.

Think about it..UM and MSU both aren't showing a lot of interest but he's good enough to get a Florida offer? I'm skeptical.

Gotcha, Fair enough. What about the rest of the list?

[Big M]

Originally Posted by nat006

Gotcha, Fair enough. What about the rest of the list?

Looks good, but I do think UM pulls it out with Smith. Can't really argue with you putting MSU down though.

[nat006]

Originally Posted by Floyd170

I would guess Gray to Nebraska before Demens to Nebraska. I think we land both of them but not Fred Smith.

Gray has seemed open to committing early so I think he is going to MSU. Demens has been very strong on taking his visit to Nebraska and that is why I think he goes to Nebraska. Smith will be a Spartan because of our lack of depth and his ability to get alot of playing time right away. Smith will ride the pine for a few years at U of M.

[ehs1920]

Does anyone know where Terrelle Pryor stands at this point? Is it even possible that he would come to State or is he just using us as one of his top 8.

[nat006]

Originally Posted by ehs1920

Does anyone know where Terrelle Pryor stands at this point? Is it even possible that he would come to State or is he just using us as one of his top 8.

Anything is possible when is involved but I think it is highly unlikely that he end up at MSU.

[Floyd170]

Originally Posted by nat006

Gray has seemed open to committing early so I think he is going to MSU. Demens has been very strong on taking his visit to Nebraska and that is why I think he goes to Nebraska. Smith will be a Spartan because of our lack of depth and his ability to get alot of playing time right away. Smith will ride the pine for a few years at U of M.

I think the fact that Gray hasn't committed yet is a bad sign. Demens just stated a few days ago his mother wants to be able to see all of his games, I think the distance will keep him at MSU. Smith grew up a UM fan, that is tough to overcome, espically coming off of a 4-8 season. Out of those three I would probably take Demens #1, then Gray, then Smith. Any one else?

[noconversion]

Originally Posted by nat006

Anything is possible when is involved but I think it is highly unlikely that he end up at MSU.

Can you even imagine the BUZZ would create nationally if we snagged Pryor? I try not to even think about it.

I still think we get a Top 20 class, regardless.

[noconversion]

Originally Posted by Floyd170

I think the fact that Gray hasn't committed yet is a bad sign. Demens just stated a few days ago his mother wants to be able to see all of his games, I think the distance will keep him at MSU. Smith grew up a UM fan, that is tough to overcome, espically coming off of a 4-8 season. Out of those three I would probably take Demens #1, then Gray, then Smith. Any one else?

There is no saying his mom won't move to Nebraska. It is not like Michigan's economy is begging her to stay.

Here are the rankings of IMPORTANCE IMHO.
1. Demens (Desperate for a hard hitting playmaker at LB)
2. Perry (Need DL impact players)
3. Pannell (Start building in the trenches)
4. Gray (Statement recruit)
5. Smith (Love him, but I am content with TJ Williams and Dell)
6. Chris Pantale (Need a solid TE for this class)
7. Will Compton (4 Star ILB)
8. Pryor or Marq. Gray (Dual-Threat QB)

If we can get 4-5 of these guys!!!

[TheDoctorIsIn]

Originally Posted by noconversion

Can you even imagine the BUZZ would create nationally if we snagged Pryor? I try not to even think about it.

I still think we get a Top 20 class, regardless.

I really think we should go hard after M Gray instead, and really lock him up. We don't want to miss out on both guys cause we were going too hard after pryor. I think pryor has plenty of options for good football and basketball schools

[Lost in Cyberspace]

Originally Posted by noconversion

There is no saying his mom won't move to Nebraska. It is not like Michigan's economy is begging her to stay.

Here are the rankings of IMPORTANCE IMHO.
1. Demens (Desperate for a hard hitting playmaker at LB)
2. Perry (Need DL impact players)
3. Pannell (Start building in the trenches)
4. Gray (Statement recruit)
5. Smith (Love him, but I am content with TJ Williams and Dell)
6. Chris Pantale (Need a solid TE for this class)
7. Will Compton (4 Star ILB)
8. Pryor or Marq. Gray (Dual-Threat QB)

If we can get 4-5 of these guys!!!

Pantale's three favorites are Virginia, BC and Michigan.

[bmack4250]

Couple of things,

Gray and Demens have stated a bunch of times they want to attend the same school. And as of now they are both MSU leans, but Nebraska has been recruiting them very hard.

Pryor really wants to play both BBall and FBall, that's why we're in on him, has been helping recruit him. But I think O$U going for him and only him with all their guns will be too much to pass up.

Top 5 Prospects still uncommitted
1. Jimmy Bennett (The lineman from VA, OL is a dire need and he is a top tier player)
2. Demens (guy hits like a truck, perfect for Narduzzi's scheme)
3. Pannell (OL need just too great)
4. Gray (That forty time at UM camp this year (4.35) from a power back is impressive)
5 Johnny Adams (lock-down CB, with Devin Hester-like KR potential)

[nat006]

Originally Posted by noconversion

There is no saying his mom won't move to Nebraska. It is not like Michigan's economy is begging her to stay.

Here are the rankings of IMPORTANCE IMHO.
1. Demens (Desperate for a hard hitting playmaker at LB)
2. Perry (Need DL impact players)
3. Pannell (Start building in the trenches)
4. Gray (Statement recruit)
5. Smith (Love him, but I am content with TJ Williams and Dell)
6. Chris Pantale (Need a solid TE for this class)
7. Will Compton (4 Star ILB)
8. Pryor or Marq. Gray (Dual-Threat QB)

If we can get 4-5 of these guys!!!

Not in numerical order, just a list of my top recruits

1. Demens OLB
2. Jonas Gray RB
3. Perry DE
4. Pannell OL
5. MarQueis Gray QB
6. Dawawn Whitner DT ( Need to develop the Glenville pipeline)
7. Jonathan Dandridge CB
8. Mark Ingram Jr. WR
9. Steve Gardiner OLB
10. Justin Staples OLB
11. Will Compton MLB
12. Supo Sanni S
13. Chris Pantale DE
14. Lorenzo White Jr. CB
15. Brandon Green WR
16. Terrelle Pryor QB

Bold = Must get for obvious reasons.

[Spartan4ever]

Originally Posted by fw190bvi

i know that. im refering to how they are sent out? im assuming its only subscribers. do they get emails? text messages? singing telegrams?

I think Trevor should have a similar alert system for the RCMB. Regular posters could learn about new recruits after a couple hour delay. Donors would be made aware of new verbals/signings via strip-o-grams.

[spartans17]

Originally Posted by fw190bvi

i think it has become apparent that MD MIGHT not be a big fan of cojo

Why do you say that?

[Floyd170]

Originally Posted by noconversion

There is no saying his mom won't move to Nebraska. It is not like Michigan's economy is begging her to stay.

Here are the rankings of IMPORTANCE IMHO.
1. Demens (Desperate for a hard hitting playmaker at LB)
2. Perry (Need DL impact players)
3. Pannell (Start building in the trenches)
4. Gray (Statement recruit)
5. Smith (Love him, but I am content with TJ Williams and Dell)
6. Chris Pantale (Need a solid TE for this class)
7. Will Compton (4 Star ILB)
8. Pryor or Marq. Gray (Dual-Threat QB)

If we can get 4-5 of these guys!!!

But seriously, what the hell is there in Nebraska?

[noconversion]

I don't know, but I am sure they have more jobs that Detroit.

[GoBlueFromOhio]

lots and lots of flat land

[TheDoctorIsIn]

Originally Posted by Floyd170

But seriously, what the hell is there in Nebraska?

first picture in the image search (not counting maps/logos)