'10 MI RB Nick Hill (MSU Verbal)

St8 Law · 07-01-2009, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Trieua

Here's a free story on his commitment, how he fits in and his friendship with Mike Hart. For the record, I love this kid's game. He plays hard, runs hard, has speed, vision, instincts, everything you could want in a back. If he was 5'10 even, I think he'd be one of the top backs in the country. As it stands, I think he'll be a great one.

Scout.com: MSU the Best Choice for Hill

Man, he sure does hit the hole quickly. He also looks hard to tackle because he is so low to the ground.

Coached By Duffy · 07-01-2009, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Stats

Great stuff Allen. For those of you who haven't clicked Allen's link to Scout, there's free video there.....and believe me, you're going to want to check it out.

After watching his video highlights, I was impressed not only by his speed but his ability to break tackles. He is built compact and is strong for his size with powerful legs. True, he isn't very tall but he is not "small" (180 lbs.)

Randolph Junuh · 07-01-2009, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Coached By Duffy

Chelsea, MI, RB - Nick Hill has committed to MSU. Nick could become the dynamic punt and kick returner all in one package, MSU has been lacking since Devin Thomas went pro and Otis Wiley got injured last season.
I think MSU will still continue to recruit another RB in the 2010 class. I think Roderick Smith, Braylon Heard, Austin White, James White and Andre Givens will still be recruited by MSU, hoping to land one of them.
The RB position will be thinned out after this season with A. J. Jimmerson graduating and Glenn Winston possibly no longer on the team.

Any idea how many RB's the coaches would like to have on the roster? After the 2009 season it will look like this:

Sr. -
Jr. - Anderson, Leggett, (Winston?)
So. - Ray, Baker, Caper (assuming neither redshirt)
Fr. - Hill

Randolph Junuh · 07-01-2009, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Island of misfit toys

Six or seven, whatever. If we rotate 2 tailbacks, that gives us at least four backups. I really would like to hear if they would take another back. As someone said on SM, why is everyone treating him as though he's not a 'real' running back recruit!? Guys were told in camp we are taking just one RB. Has that changed!?

I'm curious if we'd take another back too, because we are only losing one in the next two years.

Island of misfit toys · 07-01-2009, 06:03 PM

Awesomest Joe Rexrode quotes:

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Then we got into Hill's background. Chelsea, for those who don't know, is about 17 miles from Ann Arbor. Hill has cheered for Michigan and ignored MSU his entire life.

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"I'm a little faster than Mike, but yeah, I think we have some similarities," Hill said.
Confidence is not an issue here.

LSJ Blogs: Hey, Joe: Keep an eye on this one

Left_Of_The_Dial · 07-02-2009, 06:28 AM

I think this kid has potential to be a great collage running back. A lot of programs are going to end up wishing they had offered him a scholarship.

Welcome to MSU Nick Hill

newduke · 07-02-2009, 06:59 PM

Hill has Rogers "esque" type size, speed, abilities, and high school numbers. Dantonio is just planning ahead for a future Rose Bowl showdown with USC. You see, he saw how Jaquizz Rodgers of Oregon State tore up the USC defense last year, so he figured why not get a similar type guy for MSU to do the same thing!! Now that's what I call good thinking!

The Armchair Quarterback · 07-02-2009, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by newduke

Hill has Rogers "esque" type size, speed, abilities, and high school numbers. Dantonio is just planning ahead for a future Rose Bowl showdown with USC. You see, he saw how Jaquizz Rodgers of Oregon State tore up the USC defense last year, so he figured why not get a similar type guy for MSU to do the same thing!! Now that's what I call good thinking!

Blows away his forty and vertical jump against Rogers

Kid is gonna be Huge
Jacquizz Rodgers - Football Recruiting

Bracey Wright=respect · 07-02-2009, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by The Armchair Quarterback

Blows away his forty and vertical jump against Rogers

Kid is gonna be Huge
Jacquizz Rodgers - Football Recruiting

Don't forget about Hill's strength. His max bench is 330 which is 15 more than Calero (no offense).

newduke · 07-02-2009, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by The Armchair Quarterback

Blows away his forty and vertical jump against Rogers

Kid is gonna be Huge
Jacquizz Rodgers - Football Recruiting

Vertical jump for Hill is listed as 35" versus 31" for Rodgers.
Also, Rivals lists Rodgers as having only a 4.6 in the 40 (versus 4.41 for Hill). However, I know from workouts this spring at Oregon State that Quizz Rodgers averaged 4.45 with a best of 4.35. So, I wouldn't call the jumping and speed differences that great. Hills strength stats are impressive, but I don't know what Rodgers' are. Hill may have edge there too. Now, if Hill proves at MSU to have the moves Rodgers has at Oregon State, that would really be something!!

NAPPY GREEN · 07-03-2009, 12:22 PM

Hill is complete football player, I mean STUD!!! When Chelsea came to Adrian last year, while Adrian was ranked near the top in the state, he f***in tore it up!!! I couldn't believe the speed and quickness this kid had, he was running by everyone. Anyways, I was really glad too see MSU land this kid. Don't quite recall what his stats were, however he had several hundred yards with like 3-4 touchdowns. Great get for the Green & White. He wont disappoint anyone.

Duffy2 · 07-03-2009, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Coached By Duffy

After watching his video highlights, I was impressed not only by his speed but his ability to break tackles. He is built compact and is strong for his size with powerful legs. True, he isn't very tall but he is not "small" (180 lbs.)

I agree! We should be concerned he ain't taller. I mean look at Barry Sanders. Oh, nevermind.

Coached By Duffy · 07-03-2009, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Green n Mean

Maybe a little like this guy? (taken from National Football Foundation's College Football Hall Of Fame)

October 30,1971: In West Lafayette, Michigan State halfback Eric "The Flea" Allen breaks Michigan running back Ron Johnson's (1992 College Football Hall of Fame inductee) NCAA record for rushing yards in a single game, sprinting for 350 yards in the Spartan's 43-10 victory over Purdue.

Hop on the train Nick and enjoy the ride.

I remember having to tackle Eric Allen during practices and scrimmages. If you could get to him at the line of scrimmage before he had space to maneuver, you had a shot at tackling him. In the open field, Eric was a nightmare to try and tackle. He could stop on a dime at full speed, cut or sidestep, and be back at full speed in 2 or 3 steps. He left me grabbing for air more than once, along with a lot of other guys. Eric played WR in the Canadian Football League (that league was pretty competitive back then) for several years with the Toronto Argonauts.
Hopefully, Nick Hill will provide Spartan Fans with thrilling plays similar to Eric Allen.

Bracey Wright=respect · 07-23-2009, 05:55 PM

Nick Hill moved up to #8 (5.7 rating) all purpose back; 7 spots ahead of Austin White.

sonrisa · 07-23-2009, 08:59 PM

Really looking forwarding to seeing this guy in action

spartanMF · 07-23-2009, 09:04 PM

If Hill can be 5'7" and 190 lbs and retain his speed look out.

House of Payne · 07-29-2009, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by spartanMF

If Hill can be 5'7" and 190 lbs and retain his speed look out.

Looking at this picture 5'7" is a stretch. As long as he has opposing defenses in a

I could care less how tall he is! I predict this kid becomes a fan favorite very quick.

Bracey Wright=respect · 07-29-2009, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Sack Lunch

Looking at this picture 5'7" is a stretch. As long as he has opposing defenses in a

I could care less how tall he is! I predict this kid becomes a fan favorite very quick.

Check out his legs!

tallguy77 · 08-30-2009, 09:32 AM

Nick Hill had 35 carries for 150 yards yesterday vs Ann Arbor Huron in a 35-29 win.

gorightthruformsu · 08-30-2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by tallguy77

Nick Hill had 35 carries for 150 yards yesterday vs Ann Arbor Huron in a 35-29 win.

Yup i was there I think he had 4tds to?

The Dancing Bear · 08-30-2009, 04:45 PM

Did he return any kickoffs or punts?

Spartan36 · 08-30-2009, 05:34 PM

Gives a good interview

Big plays lead to Chelsea's 35-29 comeback win over Huron - MLive.com

tallguy77 · 08-30-2009, 09:51 PM

I think he had 3 and maybe a 2 pt conversion? I am not sure about the conversion but I know he had 3 Td's.

tallguy77 · 08-30-2009, 09:56 PM

Oops.....yeah he had 4 td's.... different publications have different numbers[of course the Detroit papers are off lol]But the article linked on this page from Mlive say 4.

spartyfan475 · 09-01-2009, 05:27 PM

4 TD's, 1 2-pt conversion and 150 yds are the correct stays from someone in attendance

However, what the stats don't show is this:
* Huron consistently put 8-9 men in the box limiting Nick. Only 2 runs greater than 10 yds (11, 12).
* Chelsea QB had a hard time passing missing Nick on several screen passes
* Nick fumbled twice (1 running, 1 punt return) - Chelsea was down most of the game and Nick was trying a little bit too hard to make a big play. Very unusual for Nick to fumble.
* Three of the touchdown runs were spectacular - carrying 3 guys from the 5 yd line, spin moves, taking hits, keeping his balance - Barry Sanders type stuff coming out of the crowd.

Expect some decent numbers this week versus Monroe but I do not expect him to play much more than a half if Chelsea starts winning by a large margin.