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2015 Recruiting Thread (Updated 05.03.2013)

  • Frank C said...

    According to Allen Trieu Damien Harris ran a 4.35 in the 40 yard dash (which was supposedly laser timed)

    I've attached an interview of Damien Harris by Mike Farrell. Pay attention to what Damien says: "both schools try to dog each other to make the other college look bad just to get me." That's a euphemism for negative recruiting.

    Hence, Farrell asks "Is there some negative recruiting going on?" as the follow-up question to which Damien responds hesitantly "...the usual."

    Damien does name Michigan his leader at the end of the video.

    That is interesting. Recruits have said that Michigan's coaches don't negatively recruit against other schools, so maybe this is just referring to Ohio State. I can see those guys trying to pull that type of stuff. It'll be funny when he commits to the good guys.

    Jack Daniels

  • Frank C said...

    According to Allen Trieu Damien Harris ran a 4.35 in the 40 yard dash (which was supposedly laser timed)

    I've attached an interview of Damien Harris by Mike Farrell. Pay attention to what Damien says: "both schools try to dog each other to make the other college look bad just to get me." That's a euphemism for negative recruiting.

    Hence, Farrell asks "Is there some negative recruiting going on?" as the follow-up question to which Damien responds hesitantly "...the usual."

    Damien does name Michigan his leader at the end of the video.

    I noticed he paused when Ferrell asked him what he liked about OSU. I think what he said he made up on the spot. lol

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  • Article on Harris written by Steve Wiltfong.

    This post was edited by Rabid on 1/4/2013 at 8:47 PM

    Damien Harris Is Top Sophomore at U.S. Army National Combine

    Berea (KY) Madison Southern RB Damien Harris was the top 2015 in San Antonio on Friday. He talks about his leader Michigan and number two school Ohio State among other topics.

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  • Frank C said...

    According to Allen Trieu Damien Harris ran a 4.35 in the 40 yard dash (which was supposedly laser timed)

    I've attached an interview of Damien Harris by Mike Farrell. Pay attention to what Damien says: "both schools try to dog each other to make the other college look bad just to get me." That's a euphemism for negative recruiting.

    Hence, Farrell asks "Is there some negative recruiting going on?" as the follow-up question to which Damien responds hesitantly "...the usual."

    Damien does name Michigan his leader at the end of the video.

    He's got an interesting accent.

    YuanT ●

  • Frank C said...

    According to Allen Trieu Damien Harris ran a 4.35 in the 40 yard dash (which was supposedly laser timed)

    I've attached an interview of Damien Harris by Mike Farrell. Pay attention to what Damien says: "both schools try to dog each other to make the other college look bad just to get me." That's a euphemism for negative recruiting.

    Hence, Farrell asks "Is there some negative recruiting going on?" as the follow-up question to which Damien responds hesitantly "...the usual."

    Damien does name Michigan his leader at the end of the video.

    4.35 was hand timed.

    He ran a 4.5 electronic. And was one of the best players there regardless of class.

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  • Tyrone Weathley Jr. is sick....WOW. I have no idea what he projects better as, TE or DE??? I think currently he would be more impactful at DE.

    This post was edited by Awink2 on 1/5/2013 at 4:27 AM

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  • RabidWolverine said...

    I noticed he paused when Ferrell asked him what he liked about OSU. I think what he said he made up on the spot. lol

    He has said he isn't sure what it will take for OSU to overtake UM

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  • Michmania said...

    He has said he isn't sure what it will take for OSU to overtake UM

    Sam Webb ‏@SamWebb77
    2015 RB @Damien_D1Harris was a combine star. Can #2 OSU catch #1 #Michigan? Said Harris "It would be tough honestly"

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  • LEXwolverine1 said...

    Sam Webb ‏@SamWebb77 2015 RB @Damien_D1Harris was a combine star. Can #2 OSU catch #1 #Michigan? Said Harris "Nah"

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  • Michmania said...

    He has said he isn't sure what it will take for OSU to overtake UM

    A Maurice Clarett hand shake & autograph ?... biggrin

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  • LEXwolverine1 said...

    Sam Webb ‏@SamWebb77 2015 RB @Damien_D1Harris was a combine star. Can #2 OSU catch #1 #Michigan? Said Harris "It would be tough honestly"

    2 years is a long time ..... pray

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  • Brady 6 said...

    A Maurice Clarett hand shake & autograph ?... biggrin

    Free tats or sweater vests perhaps???

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    Awink2 ●

  • Book on integrity signed by Jim Tressel himself

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    "Those Who Stay...Will be Champions"

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  • Link wasn't working for some reason.

    This post was edited by HelloHeisman 21 on 1/11/2013 at 10:33 PM

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  • HelloHeisman 21 said...

    Mike Weber Jr highlights

    Give me Mike Weber and Damian Harris and just shut down 2015 RB recruiting after that. Those two together would be unbelievable.

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    CMXI ●

  • Getting Harris and Weber will give us a great stable. It's very realistic that we get both, too, which is great. Combo could be as good as Gurshall was this year

    Jack Daniels

  • Jack Daniels said...

    Getting Harris and Weber will give us a great stable. It's very realistic that we get both, too, which is great. Combo could be as good as Gurshall was this year

    I have a nickname for them already too. Ready?

    "Harrier."

    Why? Because our RB combo will be fast, powerful, and deadly - just like a fighter jet.

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  • CMXI said...

    I have a nickname for them already too. Ready?

    "Harrier."

    Why? Because our RB combo will be fast, powerful, and deadly - just like a fighter jet.

    Haha I like it. If we get Green, he'll be a junior that season and should be able to tutor them

    Jack Daniels

  • Is it just me or is CMXI's link now private for all?

    Here's another link.

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    Mike Weber Jr. Cass Tech RB Sophomore High...

    Mike Weber Jr running back tailback half back class of 2015 Detroit Cass Technical High School football MHSAA Division 1 State Champion

    http://www.youtube.com/v/XC3mKDvwEYY
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  • Frank C said...

    Is it just me or is CMXI's link now private for all?

    Here's another link.

    Definitely not a 4.45 burner type but seems like a solid RB. I'd like to see him run with lower pad level and better ball security, he carries the ball like a loaf of bread and you just can't get away with that at the college level. He's got good hands out of the backfield, though and he catches with his hands which is a big plus.

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  • Frank C said...

    Is it just me or is CMXI's link now private for all?

    Here's another link.

    Haha I just got so confused, since I didn't actually post any links, HelloHeisman did. I was all like "What did I do now?!"

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  • CMXI said...

    Give me Mike Weber and Damian Harris and just shut down 2015 RB recruiting after that. Those two together would be unbelievable.

    You're probably joking here but in case you are serious then I strongly disagree.

    There are too many talented players out there to fixate on just Harris and Weber. For instance, in-state stud Romello Ross Jr. is another speedster that plays RB. There's also Jacques Patrick (who Steve introduced on Tremendous). Others will emerge.

    Our coaches used the 2012 and 2013 recruiting classes to fix glaring roster needs and to build strong lines while mixing in good skill players. In 2014, we'll see a greater emphasis on the skill positions through selectivity. Also, Sam Webb mentioned that the coaches intend to slow down the recruiting process which means it's unlikely we'll have 8 recruits commit in one night. Lastly, do not be surprised if our coaches adopt a more national recruiting approach in 2014. As thing stand now, only 5 of Michigan's 24 commits in the class of 2013 are from outside of the Midwest. (Admittedly, that number will go up if Green and Hunt commit but the overwhelming majority of our players will be from neighboring states.)

    Notice that Cass Tech has a number of LBs for Michigan choose from in 2014 but the coaches decided to go out-of-state. We could see something similar in 2015.

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    Edit: My mistake CMXI. I confused the usernames.

    This post has been edited 2 times, most recently by Frank C on 1/11/2013 at 11:18 PM

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  • Frank C said...

    You're probably joking here but in case you are serious then I strongly disagree.

    There are too many talented players out there to fixate on just Harris and Weber. For instance, in-state stud Romello Ross Jr. is another speedster that plays RB. There's also Jacques Patrick (who Steve introduced on Tremendous). Others will emerge.

    Our coaches used the 2012 and 2013 recruiting classes to fix glaring roster needs and to build strong lines while mixing in good skill players. In 2014, we'll see a greater emphasis on the skill positions through selectivity. Also, Sam Webb mentioned that the coaches intend to slow down the recruiting process which means it's unlikely we'll have 8 recruits commit in one night. Lastly, do not be surprised if our coaches adopt a more national recruiting approach in 2014. As thing stand now, only 5 of Michigan's 24 commits in the class of 2013 are from outside of the Midwest. (Admittedly, that number will go up if Green and Hunt commit but the overwhelming majority of our players will be from neighboring states.)

    Notice that Cass Tech has a number of LBs for Michigan choose from in 2014 but the coaches decided to go out-of-state. We could see something similar in 2015.

    lol I mainly wanted those two for the nickname.

    Although, I'm thinking we should be targeting Harris regardless of anyone else. Obviously though, others will emerge, and depending on who we get in 2014 and who pans out among the 2012-14 backs, our needs will change.

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    CMXI ●

  • Yes, Harris should be a primary target regardless of who else emerges.

    I'm encouraged by Tremendous' introduction to Patrick, but UF (especially) and Bama are gonna be tooouuugghhhhh to beat for him I think, if his twitter activity (along with the standard "Elite recruits from the South stay South" rule) is anything to judge by. Obv there will be others, but Harris is a major talent and a UM lean, I want him on the team and on the top of the list.

    inuyesta ●

  • Harris is a priority. After all, he's one of 2 (maybe 3) 2015 prospects to hold an early offer from Michigan.

    My post was meant to be interpreted for a second RB since CMXI mentioned Mikey Weber of Cass Tech as a complement to Harris.

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