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Originally Posted by Big M

I'm a bit concerned but I still think it is extremely early to make judgments. Like I've said before, UM doesn't rely on in-state recruiting nearly as much as most schools do, and if RR keeps landing top out of state players like McNeal, Newsome, and Turner, I won't have many complaints. I mean, UM has lost out on Baker, Jackson, and Norman (though you can argue RR never had a shot since he had already committed). Baker and Jackson are at positions that UM has plenty of options at- Norman is at a position where UM got 4 4 stars last year.

That said, my number one concern right now is line recruiting. Want to see more OL and DE prospects identified and offered. (another reason I'm not really freaked out by in-state recruiting- most of the top guys are skill position guys where RR has already shown he can get guys from anywhere).


Edit- one final note- I don't mean to completely downplay in-state, because yes, it is a concern if RR can't get most of the in-state kids he wants. I guess my point is that A- the guys UM has really wanted aren't at positions where they are huge losses and B- RR is still 4-5 months into the job without any state of Michigan ties. It's going to take time to catch up.

Well looks like we will be fighting it out for Dylan Farrington. Sounds like he is emerging as a high talent type of kid and will be a battle between the two instate schools.