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Because he'll have played two full years at WILL in the Big Ten and it's not an easy transition. He doesn't really have the ideal body type for a MIKE. He's instinctive, which makes up for his lack of athleticism (kind of like Kovacs, but not as awesome).

Joe Bolden is much more of the "QB of the defense" type than Morgan. He calls plays, has the most ridiculous play recognition I've seen in a while from a Michigan LBer, and has awesome sideline to sideline agility. Read any scouting report of him and they endlessly praise his ability to recognize plays, audible the defense, and know where the ball will be. The UA Game coaches were drooling over him because of that.

Coming from the guy who said our offense line is getting smaller and more athletic under hoke!

Willy I could see finger playing(and being a missile) on special teams

I can't wait for news to start coming out from fall camp. I am so interested to hear what the coaches have to say about Willie Henry. I can't believe that kid is up to 302 pounds already. I hope it is good weight.

Sorry everybody for being abrasive...even mb21

It's all good man. E-hug

no worries, he's used to it.

Yea, really surprised at Henry's weight, and couple that with how well it was said he did in the Ohio All Star game, Hoke may have found a gem.

What is Hawthorne's weight? Still below 210? That size is a liability in the long run against B1G running teams.

We saw Wilson getting trucked in the spring game. Some guys have the ability to play as freshman and some do not. While Wilson has superb coverage ability he will be a liability in run support. Correct reads have little to zero to do with anything. I like you, are high on Gordon this year.

for sure! the LB core should be nasty in a couple years.

Ouch, didn't know it was that bad.

This has been a great thread. It's rare to go 4 pages deep and not veer off topic. In addition, it's making me more than pumped for this season to start. Some opinions of mine on this class:

O - I'm most excited about Norfleet. I'm not sure he'll have a much of an impact on offense this season, but it would not surprise me either way. His three following years, I expect huge things out of him. I still can't get over his highlight tape. With a pro-style offense on the way, he's the epitome of a match-up problem for opposing defenses.

I expect Kalis to start in nearly/if not all games this year. He continues to get rave reviews and the fact that he's physically ready to start immediately is a phenomenal bonus. The sky is the limit for him on the line. I am also extremely high on our remaining linemen, but I don't expect to see them on the field much this year so I'll save some space in this post.

Jehu Chesson is my biggest "sleeper" in this class. I think he is extremely underrated as a 3* on this site. He has legitimate 4.4 speed (as in not 4.45), has good height, and a solid pair of hands. If he is able to run crisp routes, he is the type of receiver who can take any defensive lapse and turn it into a TD.

D - I'm most excited about Pipkins. IMO, you might as well call his floor a ceiling. He has a size/speed/agility combination you cannot teach, and an attitude that will not allow for failure. He will be great off the field too, which is something I value when looking at recruits more than most. T-Rich needs to bulk up ASAP. Until that happens he won't come close to seeing the field. 154 (right?) is tiny, plain and simple. Jarrod Wilson is going to be a ballhawking STUD. That is all I have to say about him. Bolden will be a reliable linebacker his first year or two and I see him as our leading tackler by the time he's an upperclassman. I like all of our DE's, but will withhold judgment at this point in time. I do not know how they will pan out and that is not meant to be negative.

All in all, this class could not be more perfect for filling the void RR left us regarding a pro-style attack/suffocating D. I'm amped.