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Not as simple as you say imo.

Coaches have to stagger the depth and talent. Otherwise, it leads to attrition and we as Michigan fans know that can take a toll on a program.

Lastly, Toussaint likely won't be here when DeVeon Smith and Wyatt Shallman get to Ann Arbor for the 2013 season. But we will have 6 scholarship players at RB: Justice Hayes, Drake Johnson, Thomas Rawls, Dennis Norfleet, DeVeon Smith, and Wyatt Shallman. That should be enough for a season.

And to be clear, I'm ok with the the coaches taking a 3rd RB in this class but I haven't figured out the reason.

Rawls. This is for 2013 so Smith graduated. In 2012 it seemed the coaches were talking up Rawls and Hayes.

I did not know that. Thank you for correcting me. I was under the impression that the coaches ramped up their interest in Wilkins after they suspected that Isaac might be attracted toward USC.

But given what you just posted, it's more evidence that the coaches want a 3rd running back.

I like McQuay. With McQuay and Thomas at safety then hoping to get Fuller for DB. We could have Fuller, Lewis, Conley in the back field as well. That would make it pretty dang hard to pass on us. Especially with what our D-Line is going to do to opposing QB's.

As far as Wilkens goes. A few times on his highlight film he reminded me of Walter Payton. Not the whole film but there were glimpses of Payton for me. I hope we land him. Green would be awesome to but I like Wilkens better.

Why 3 RB's? RB's are going to be used a ton in the near future. RB's in high school many times can play/switch positions at the next level because they are almost always the best athlete on the team. JMO. Besides it is just good logic to have a few back ups in case of injury or illness.

If we have 5 schollies left I would love to get Wilkens, Hurst, Agusta, McQuay, and Fuller. In any order with 6 I'd take Treadwell.

Thanks for the response.

I know that RBs can be hit or miss just like other skill positions on offense (QB/WR/TE) but I get the impression that we have a good stall of RBs/FBs right now so a 7th RB seems unnecessary if not redundant. I like our remaining 2013 RB targets but I like our 2014 RB options more. Hence, I'd rather that the coaches take 3 RBs in the 2013 class.

And while coaches may never compare players, the recruits are aware of one another. For instance, all our OLine recruits knew that it was a first come, first serve basis. Moreover, they knew that our coaches had offered many OLine recruits in the 2013 class. That may have partially contributed to the string of OL commitments so early in the process.

Yes I agree it seems like they have a lot of backs... but its better to try to close on one more this year than wait until next. Who knows what will happen next year.

My point about not comparing recruits was the idea that Green was told by coaches he's too much like Smith and they prefer Isaac. Not going to happen. Wouldn't make any sense. They recruit both and then they compete for the spot. Just like USC with their two new RBs.

They'll tell someone the spot is full as we know. Recruits will talk like Foster and Treadwell did with Ohio. And recruits know if a spot is filling up as you said.

Also the other good point is that RBs, like QBs, are often the top athletes and move easily more to other roles. Haven't seen that pan out though.

According to Bama fans, Henry Poggi is a strong/heavy lean to Bama.

Perhaps the coaches feel the same way.

I think if we do take 6 more, then either Lewan and/or Fitz are likely going pro early....no?

23 or 24. Who attrits is tough to predict.

Maybe so given the silence. Was supposed to have announced by now.

Pretty sure I just read today that the coaches are recruiting McQuay as a CB. Looks like the coaches really want another CB in this class.