'09 MI RB Larry Caper is a Spartan! (Signed MSU LOI)

SpartanFan81 · 02-09-2008, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by GoState24

Just because Caper has seen Jonas at camps before and says he's a phenominal back. Doesn't really want to sit behind him forever. He likes the new

style as well. Says its better than the ego-filled campus of ND. More of a family environment at MSU.

Obviously he's not for sure yet, but like I said, MSU is in front, and I would be very surprised if he's not in G & W after next year.

great news. i love it. lets regain dominance in the state. Now is the chance to do so with Michigan bringing in a new coaching staff.

GoState24 · 02-09-2008, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SpartanFan81

great news. i love it. lets regain dominance in the state. Now is the chance to do so with Michigan bringing in a new coaching staff.

He said he doesn't respect Dick Rod at all.

He comes from a great family. Dad played at WMU. Smart kid. Good character. Good head on his shoulders.

SpartanFan81 · 02-09-2008, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by GoState24

He said he doesn't respect Dick Rod at all.

He comes from a great family. Dad played at WMU. Smart kid. Good character. Good head on his shoulders.

Great. Sounds like a smart guy to me haha. Dick Rod doesn't deserve much respect, he's a southern snake who just will say whatever needs to be said to make the sale on a recruit. Any reasons why he doesn't respect him or don't you know.

GoState24 · 02-09-2008, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SpartanFan81

Great. Sounds like a smart guy to me haha. Dick Rod doesn't deserve much respect, he's a southern snake who just will say whatever needs to be said to make the sale on a recruit. Any reasons why he doesn't respect him or don't you know.

Didn't really say much. Just his tactics. He said the Duffy Daughtery building looks excellent and that MSU is on the up and up as a program. He said he is excited to be a part of it if he chooses us.

nicho197 · 02-10-2008, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by GoState24

Didn't really say much. Just his tactics. He said the Duffy Daughtery building looks excellent and that MSU is on the up and up as a program. He said he is excited to be a part of it if he chooses us.

tell him to not take forever to commit so he can help state recruit other recruits like baker and others!

Badfish · 02-10-2008, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by nicho197

tell him to not take forever to commit so he can help state recruit other recruits like baker and others!

you think a Caper commit would help with baker when they are both RBs

DantonIzzo · 02-10-2008, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by GoState24

I go to school with Caper, at the Battle Creek Math and Science Center. We talk about MSU all the time. He says MSU is in front by a long shot right now. He said Jonas Gray to ND really set them back.

He is always talking about MSU. I would be very surprised if he is not a Spartan in '09!

PS- He is a very smart kid. Should be no problems with qualifying. Math and Science Center is all AP classes.

Thanks for the update. Good news. I saw Caper had like a 3.8 GPA, but didn't do quite as well yet on his ACT (if the numbers on Rivals are correct).

I lived in BC for 11 years when I was a kid. I'd love to see our feature back come from BCC. GO BEARCATS!

AASpartan · 02-10-2008, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Badfish

you think a Caper commit would help with baker when they are both RBs

It might if we got the best players in Michigan on board. That kind of recruiting momentum can be contagious.

SpartanRocky · 02-10-2008, 03:58 PM

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It might if we got the best players in Michigan on board. That kind of recruiting momentum can be contagious.

we'll see . . . .

nicho197 · 02-11-2008, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Badfish

you think a Caper commit would help with baker when they are both RBs

why not? There will be plenty of room for two 09 rbs. The two are different enough that it should definitely help

SpartanBrizz · 02-11-2008, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Badfish

you think a Caper commit would help with baker when they are both RBs

who is this 'baker' kid?

Golfnut · 02-11-2008, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by AASpartan

It might if we got the best players in Michigan on board. That kind of recruiting momentum can be contagious.

still going to have to recruit nationally to compete with OSU.

AASpartan · 02-11-2008, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SpartanBrizz

who is this 'baker' kid?

Search in here for Edwin Baker. Already a thread about him.

DantonIzzo · 02-11-2008, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Golfnut

still going to have to recruit nationally to compete with OSU.

Shut up, Wolvie.

MrMojoRisin · 02-12-2008, 10:37 AM

BCC's Caper keeping his college options open | Battle Creek Enquirer - www.battlecreekenquirer.com - Battle Creek, Mich.

nicho197 · 02-12-2008, 10:41 AM

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BCC's Caper keeping his college options open | Battle Creek Enquirer - www.battlecreekenquirer.com - Battle Creek, Mich.

SpartanGA · 02-12-2008, 11:14 AM

The classic "Here is what we are and what MSU offers, lets see if it is the best for you". I bet Zook's sales pitch is dramatically different.

TheDoctorIsIn · 02-12-2008, 11:25 AM

Yeah. I like Dantonio's no pressure approach to some kids, but when a player clearly states he likes MSU, go ahead and sell it. I'm not saying hound the kid, but a little "Hey, an impact player like you can really get this class going" wouldn't hurt.

Old Hort · 02-12-2008, 11:51 AM

Does anyone ever consider that the "slow play", "no pressure" sales pitch is because if you pressure, and cajole, and a guy gives you his "verbal" early, he may back out on you once signing day comes. Look at what happened with Purdue this year. After you have a verbal, I assume you probably stop recruiting other players who would fill the same role. Well, what if Caper verbals in March because

takes all the recruiting experts' advice from this board and other internet boards, and gives him the "pressure sales pitch". Great! But, then USC decides in November they want this kid. He goes for a visit in December, falls in love, and changes his verbal in January. Now, what are you going to do if you are MSU? We don't have the clout to go and grab one of the other big name running backs who have been waiting for an offer. Instead, we go for a guy who has iffy offers, and everyone starts complaining about how we have MAC level talent.

This is why I am confident in Norman being solid. I am sure Dantonio told him to look at others, and make sure he is sure in his college decision. Norman obviously is sure.

Of course, perhaps

should change his style for Spartantailgate, Spartanmag, and Gospartans.net.

DantonIzzo · 02-12-2008, 12:32 PM

Love the old-school approach to recruiting, but it does make me nervous in today's text-messaging, recruit-hounding, dog-eat-dog landscape.

I wish they'd come up with a damn early signing period and get it over with already.

House of Payne · 02-12-2008, 12:33 PM

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"I just like how they come to me," he said of MSU.
"Most recruiters say, 'We have this or we have that.' Michigan State is a more laid-back feeling. They put everything on the table and let me choose my decision. Coach (Mark) Dantonio is a good person."
Caper, who has a 3.8 GPA and has qualified academically for college, has not heard from Michigan since new coach Rich Rodriguez was hired in mid-December.
"I really don't know about Michigan right now," Caper said.

nicho197 · 02-12-2008, 03:38 PM

49ers, caper has never had UM #1 and was never going to commit early to UM. MSU and ND have always been ahead of the rest.

lostwarder · 02-12-2008, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Hort

Does anyone ever consider that the "slow play", "no pressure" sales pitch is because if you pressure, and cajole, and a guy gives you his "verbal" early, he may back out on you once signing day comes. Look at what happened with Purdue this year. After you have a verbal, I assume you probably stop recruiting other players who would fill the same role. Well, what if Caper verbals in March because

takes all the recruiting experts' advice from this board and other internet boards, and gives him the "pressure sales pitch". Great! But, then USC decides in November they want this kid. He goes for a visit in December, falls in love, and changes his verbal in January. Now, what are you going to do if you are MSU? We don't have the clout to go and grab one of the other big name running backs who have been waiting for an offer. Instead, we go for a guy who has iffy offers, and everyone starts complaining about how we have MAC level talent.

This is why I am confident in Norman being solid. I am sure Dantonio told him to look at others, and make sure he is sure in his college decision. Norman obviously is sure.

Of course, perhaps

should change his style for Spartantailgate, Spartanmag, and Gospartans.net.

this is my feeling as well. Look at fred smith. UoM never really stopped recruiting him but because of how MD handled it and because of the relationships and not trying to pressure Smith into a commit it allowed Fred to be certain this is where he wants to be.

SpartanGA · 02-12-2008, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DantonIzzo

Love the old-school approach to recruiting, but it does make me nervous in today's text-messaging, recruit-hounding, dog-eat-dog landscape.

I wish they'd come up with a damn early signing period and get it over with already.

Exactly.

spartan80 · 02-12-2008, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SpartanFan81

VERY good news if true! Tell him spartan fans would LOVE to have him! Also what do you mean Jonas Gray to ND really set them back?

Caper is looking at who he has to compete with, and thinking he doesn't want to go to a school who likely has a 3 or 4 year starting back, ie: Jonas Gray.