2017 Recruiting Class Thread
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Harbaugh is scum.
Not sure why his dad would allow this unless his dad is the one testing the waters just for the experience of doing so with his son and for the benefit of his son.
I did check out Michigan's OL recruits. Only 2 are 4-stars; the rest 3 stars.
Imagine how those 3-star kids are feeling to be recruited OVER like that?
Harbaugh = All class!!
According to this article, this weekend. Blowing off PSU. http://www.freep.com/story/sports/c...cruiting-penn-state-commit-visiting/96647740/
This was one guy who got glowing reports during the showcase games. He is a big part of this class and needs to stick. But not sure this is trending the right way.
Calm down guys. He's not going to Michigan.
He's visiting psu this weekend.
He's visiting psu this weekend.
Would make absolutely no sense whatsoever for a legacy recruit to flip this late when he couldn't be replaced to one of our most hated division rivals especially when Michigan is dropping like rock losing 3 of their last 4 and clearly looking at taking a step back in 2017 while Penn State won the B1G, played one of the most exciting bowl games of the year, and is being touted as a MNC contender for 2017. It would just go against all logic.
While it may be tough for Michigan to flip Thorpe’s commitment to the Wolverines, he is definitely listening.
“I am considering all of my options,” Thorpe told Land of 10.
Here are the details of Thorpe and Michigan’s contact in the upcoming weeks.
In-home visit: Thorpe will receive a visit from offensive coordinator Tim Drevno and defensive backs coach Mike Zordich on Monday night.
Official visit: Thorpe will visit Michigan on Saturday, possibly arriving Friday.
This is preliminary so we’re unsure how serious things could get, but two visits in one week can sure flip a candidate.
Most of all, we know Michigan has a huge void at offensive guard in this class.
https://www.landof10.com/michigan/jim-harbaugh-aubrey-solomon-cj-thorpe-wolverines-visit
“I am considering all of my options,” Thorpe told Land of 10.
Here are the details of Thorpe and Michigan’s contact in the upcoming weeks.
In-home visit: Thorpe will receive a visit from offensive coordinator Tim Drevno and defensive backs coach Mike Zordich on Monday night.
Official visit: Thorpe will visit Michigan on Saturday, possibly arriving Friday.
This is preliminary so we’re unsure how serious things could get, but two visits in one week can sure flip a candidate.
Most of all, we know Michigan has a huge void at offensive guard in this class.
https://www.landof10.com/michigan/jim-harbaugh-aubrey-solomon-cj-thorpe-wolverines-visit
If I'm the HC I've already pulled his ship and offered it to another...and I wouldn't, under any circumstances, welcome him back. You've all seen me type this response about recruits before and I'll type it again. This guy would have his ship pulled publicly, so that everyone would know he no longer has an offer. I'd do this to every single recruit that took a visit after committing. I can't remember, although there must be some, a recruit that stuck after starting this BS at this late hour in the process.
The message on the front end should be clear...if you commit and later take a visit you're out and you are not getting re-offered...so don't commit unless you plan to stick OR don't visit as that will be the equivalent to a decommitment.
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So I assume you're upset when we host recruits who are committed, like Mark Webb and you would refuse to accept his verbal?
This is the game, in 2017. If we only lose Hippenhammer, we have actually won this thing by a good margin: Everyone loses 2 or 3 at this time of year. These youngsters are Millenials, this is their world, and this is their game.
Suck it up, dust it off, and let's get out there and get two more great recruits to make up for it, and if we can't flip anyone or get any more 4 stars, then let's go get that overlooked, kid that falls in the cracks. That's our job, let's get it done.
Yep, I hate Notre Dame, but THINK about it, THIS is what they are now reduced to...picking at PSU bones in late January, on their way to another 7 plus loss season.
Suck it up, dust it off, and let's get out there and get two more great recruits to make up for it, and if we can't flip anyone or get any more 4 stars, then let's go get that overlooked, kid that falls in the cracks. That's our job, let's get it done.
Yep, I hate Notre Dame, but THINK about it, THIS is what they are now reduced to...picking at PSU bones in late January, on their way to another 7 plus loss season.
Well, that depends. However, if I'm the Georgia coach I've already told him he's not welcome, and under no circumstances would I have him back. Now, from a Penn State perspective I need to know more, like why did he commit earlier and why does he now feel differently? The answers to my questions about the situation would determine if I would extend an offer. I'd be alert for character flaws. Not all decommits have character flaws but I'd be very careful.
We are in a position that we don't need to put up with this BS any longer. Thorpe, Hipp, Parsons...gone. Next man up.
It seems to me that the "family" atmosphere is why our team clicks and this BS is not "family". They don't and won't fit. Better to divorce early before you're pregnant then after...
Some updates out there that there is nothing to worry about w Thorpe. Fwiw
Not just Webb. Go down the roster and list the players that had been originally committed elsewhere. Those names include Trace McSorley and Saquon Barkley.
I hope it snows like a bastard in Pgh. and Michigan and he can neither leave or land or drive there
"The only thing we have to fear, is fear itself." - FDR Greatest Socialist President of all time! O'Bama #2.
Not to mention Adams, their LB recruit performed the worst at the All-Star gathering.
Pryts is dead to me now.
In fact, he was dead to me as soon as he switched to Stanford.
Twitter makes it sound like CJ's dad played with Zordich at PSU and this is just a courtesy, nothing more. BTW, UM is striking out on a number of top prospects.
Is he going to try to use these tweets and say that...that prompted his decision to 'flip'.
Coach Franklin has said, on many occasion to recruits before they commit, that they UNDERSTAND the meaning of the word commitment.
He can use what I just said if he wants. Somebody here can send it to him. I don't 'TWEET" man!
Not saying that. It certainly doesn't help. Grown up PSU "fans" need to stop tweeting disparaging remarks about PSU recruits.
I hear ya Lion8286. Point well taken sir.
Those tweets weren't lighting the kid up, just discussing the situation. A recruit who backs out of his committment is always going to look for justification.
Unfortunately, i must reiterate.....
Tweeting at recruits = kill yourself.
Learn it, live it, love it.
Tweeting at recruits = kill yourself.
Learn it, live it, love it.
The tweets quoted above were not tweeted "at" Hippenhammer. Didn't include his twitter handle. He went out and found them, or follows those accounts.
Let's not tie ourselves up in knots here and start with the friendly fire. The kid committed to us but looks like he always wanted to go to ND. Who wouldn't want to play for Purple Face? So be it. We will be fine.
Well I'm sure being the great moral arbiter sounds nice in your head, but the reality is the players hold the leverage in this transaction.
There's a reason Kyle Flood tried this while Saban or Meyer has not
Some coaches do, or try to do, what you are suggesting. Brady Hoke was one of them.
It is not a recipe for success in this age of college football. You would be telling 20-50% of your commits to take a hike, which would not go over well.
Sure, you think this will serve notice, but it will not be successful.
