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I agree that he is awesome...but #1 remaining prospect? That is a little much. We may be going after DL and OL that are as highly or higher ranked.

Issac is probably really high in the pecking order... would be an oustanding get.

I disagree. Look, I think Isaac would be huge...but you can replace most RB prospects. However, our DL depth is still questionable going forward. You can live without a top RB prospect going forward; and that presumes that Isaac is the only one that fits that bill. On the other hand, you don't fulfill our DL depth, we will have serious problems going forward. We are, of course, somewhat talking semantics...just IMHO.

That's b/c four-star WR Jordan Westerkamp and Montini Catholic put up over 70. Both he and Isaac put on legendary state championship performances in that game.

I agree with you on most things, Neo, but not this. Isaac is not "most RB prospects". He reminds me a bit of Marcus Allen. He is bigger and faster than Brionte Dunn.

From a scout article...Ty wants to narrow things down soon, as he plans to make a decision before the summer.

I have questions about his speed. He's seen as a burner by some but he has said (as a sophomore iirc) that he runs a 4.6 in the 40 yard dash.

I'm hoping that he'll get faster and work his way into the sub-4.5 range by the time he graduates from HS.

Questions about his speed? He looks plenty fast in that 11 minute long highlight film...considering that this kid is 6'2 almost 230 pounds he is f*cking fast. I would have to believe he is probably our number 1 target as far as skill positions go for next years class. Kid is a beast... already looks like a college runningback.

Agreed. Though OSU might be in the mix, but tougher to sell with Dunn and Ball in the mix.

Isaac is easily top 5 on my board, but he isn't a can't miss at this point. OL breeds serviceable running backs, and I'm not doubting that Isaac could be a great one, but think there are other positions where we need not only A top flight recruit, but THE top flight recruit. I think we may have that at qb, but need a supporting cast in the form of receivers. It's not uncommon for a freshman RB to excel, and as Hoke always said, games are won and lost in the trenches, thus the need for OL...which has been a good haul in 2012...and thus interior DL...2012 addressed DE...but the conversation is '13.

So as I drunkardly ramble on, I think we need next years Ondre Pipkins....

All you post tells me is that he is fast for his size. He is, however, not blistering fast. When I watched his tape for the first time earlier this year, it was apparent that he was not a sub-4.5 guy.

But speed alone doesn't determine how effective a RB is. Isaac has other qualities that makes him highly desirable.

Exactly.

Again, I'm not one to get hung up on speed. I just don't want Michigan fans mistakenly claiming that Isaac is a speedster when he's not.

My two favorite RBs in the NFL (Frank Gore and Arian Foster) both run a 4.6 but he that hasn't prevented either from being a successful RB in the pros.