NEVER TOO EARLY 2013 RECRUITING CLASS SHAPING UP

Seriously that would be a goddamn joke if ole Miss landed him.. He is from Illinois FFS.. You know some Nick Nolte duffle bag is going on if he decides to go to Ole Miss. 

he has a friend (Standifer) at Ole Miss, ironically Michigan would have signed Standifer if it wasn't for his academic issues... while Oklahoma St is a pass happy offense that pumps out NFL receivers... when was the last time Michigan did that? 2007?

I dont think Dez Bryant and Justin Blackmon counts as pumping out WRs as you suggest.. Yes they have talent, but I think Michigan is trending up over them... Oklahoma, I could certianly see though.. 

I dont think Dez Bryant and Justin Blackmon counts as pumping out WRs as you suggest..

you may not think that, but for the last 5 years Oklahoma St receivers were head and shoulders better than Michigan's.  So the "look at our recent receiving stats" pitch is much more attractive than "look at all the great linemen we are bringing in".

Swing and miss...

Whelp, Nick Nolte has evidently delivered the duffle bag.

At least treadwell does not have to ever worry about going to classes now. He can completely focus on football. When you choose Ole Miss, academics was not one of the key factors.

I for one wish him well. It would have been great to see him in Maize and Blue but I think LT will do well in Oxford.

Just another long line of jokes.. Someone needs to investigate the SEC.. Landing kids from other regions like this is ridiculous.. Bama seems to be playing it slightly straighter than most, because 70% of their kids are actually from Alabama, but the other schools I mean give me a goddamn break here.. 

And another thing I noticed is that since the late 90s.. Big 10 schools have been completely jumped on the recruiting front.. Schools like PSU and Wisconsin don't land good kids anymore and aside from OSU, Michigan and sometimes Nebraska(used to recruit ELITE talent) the big 10 has completely underachieved on that front.. In fact, ever since the SEC got that CBS contract, they have dominated recruiting.. I guess the fall of Miami and FSU for a bit helped, and USC was the only school that was competing with that conference in recruiting for awhile.. 

[Michigan] had the No. 1 class for much of the year for the Class of 2012 but lacked the staying power to hold on to the top spot, eventually finishing an impressive fourth. Fast forward to the Class of 2013 and there have been several changes at the top, but Michigan may have solidified the No. 1 spot with a commitment from Scout's No. 1 running back [Derrick Green] (5-foot-11/220 pounds) of Richmond, Va., on Jan. 26. Green was Michigan's 19th player rated four stars or better including quarterback [Shane Morris] (6-3/205) of Warren, Mich., and safety [Dymonte Thomas] (6'1/180) of Alliance, Ohio. The one hole in Michigan's class may be at receiver, but overall the Wolverines have a strong case for the nation's No. 1 class.

this class is a consistent top 5-10 on every recruiting service and that's a great sign, hopefully no defection occur tomorrow

this class is a consistent top 5-10 on every recruiting service and that's a great sign, hopefully no defection occur tomorrow

I'm not expecting any surprises. Poggi is the only one wavering that I have heard of and he should be Blue. The Alabama class is separating themselves from everyone else. Saban is on a roll and if things go his way he is looking at one of the best hauls ever.

I think that the only thing that will stop Saban is a scandal of some kind... he has an NFL preparatory school in Tuscaloosa... 

Three national titles in 5 years will do that...Oh and a defense that produces three-four first rounder yearly.

His NFL talent is showing up everywhere in the NFL.

sooner or later the incoming talent will not match the outgoing talent and Alabama won't be this dominant, but for now they sure are a special unit.

Location: Parker, Colo.
High School: Ponderosa
Size: 6-5, 285
Recruiting: Committed to [Michigan]
The Skinny: Fox isn’t just the top guard prospect in the West but the top overall prospect in the state as well. He plays tackle for Ponderosa and is also a talented defensive lineman but we think he projects best on the interior of the line. He’s a physical and nasty player who moves well in space. He’s very athletic for a big man, has a great frame, plays with a motor and has a great upside to him. Fox has been a starter on the varsity since his freshman season and has continued to improve in all areas. He'll be able to add weight and strength in college and will add a ton of versatility to the offensive line at Michigan. Fox was selected to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
 

^ How far along is Fox with that ACL rehab?

Patrick Kugler
Guard: 6-4/285/NA
North Allegheny HS (Wexford, PA)
NR: ***** - Position Rank: 1

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His Recruiting Story

Having a dad coaching one of the most physical offensive lines in the NFL, North Allegheny offensive lineman Patrick Kugler was privy to developmental tips, tricks and insight from professionals the likes of which even most college offensive linemen don’t ordinarily receive. Father, Sean Kugler, offensive line coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers, tried to be hands off as much as possible but offered his two cents when the time was necessary.

"He honestly doesn't say too much during the season," Pat explained. "After last season, we made a highlight film and he wrote down everything that I needed to improve. It was mainly my pass sets, so we went to a local park and worked a lot on them."

Just three weeks into his junior season in Pennsylvania, Kugler had already compiled offers from some of the nation’s best college football programs. A list of 15 that included Penn State, Pittsburgh, Florida State, West Virginia, Maryland, Tennessee, Michigan State, Purdue, North Carolina, Boise State, Virginia Tech, Miami, Connecticut, Colorado, and Stanford.

Living in Clarkston, Michigan between grades first and fourth, Kugler always had an eye on the Michigan Wolverines. After extending an offer to the 6’4, 285-pound interior lineman, Kugler decided it was time to make a trip to Ann Arbor to get a feel for the coaching staff. Not available for the visit was coach Brady Hoke, fresh off finishing his first season (11-2) as the man in charge of the Wolverines.

"I sat down with coach Funk and coach Borges each for about an hour, and we discussed football and the future of Michigan, and what standards Michigan has," Kugler said.

"Then we took a tour of the campus, and I could tell the campus was really nice and I could see myself falling in love with it. And then we went to the Big House, and that is what definitely sold me. I couldn't imagine playing in front of 110,000 fans per game."

While on the visit, Kugler turned his dream into reality, committing to the Wolverines and making his father one proud, but not surprised, dad.

"He was definitely really excited," said Kugler. "He obviously thought that's where I would end up going. He has always grown up cheering for Michigan. He was really happy with my decision. He has heard everything great (about the coaches), and he heard nothing bad about this coaching staff.”

Kugler would get on the phone with coach Brady Hoke just a few days after his commitment, interacting in a fashion he anticipated.

"He is really exactly how I pictured him," Kugler said. "He has very high energy. He is serious and very straight to the point. I like everything about him on the phone. I can't wait to go meet him actually."

Since Kugler’s commitment to the Wolverines, stock that already appeared through the roof, continued to rise and ultimately landed the Pennsylvania state champion as a five-star player and the No. 1 ranked offensive guard in the entire country.

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Since Brady Hoke’s arrival in Ann Arbor, the constant mention of the plethora of needs up front, specifically along the offensive line, should tell fans everything they need to know about how vital a player the caliber of Kugler is and could be in the maize and blue. With size being evident, Kugler possesses the footwork and patience coaches are looking for from an interior lineman, as well as a nasty streak on the field, constantly looking to inflict as much force as possible each and every down.

Kugler’s attributes, in addition to his football smarts, will land him at the center position upon his arrival in Ann Arbor in June – something he’s working on and excited about after practicing at the spot in the 2013 Under Armour All-America Game.

"Michigan has told me I'm going to play center, and they told me to start learning to snap a few weeks ago," said Kugler. "It worked out great that I was needed to do that here, and it gives me a head start on what I'll be doing at Michigan."

[Jourdan Lewis]

Cornerback, 5-foot-10, 165-pounds

Cass Tech (Detroit, Mich.)

National Rank: Four-star Prospect, No. 9 CB Overall

His Recruiting Story

Jourdan Lewis starred at Detroit Cass Tech, where Michigan has signed five players over the past two recruiting classes. And he may be the gem of the bunch, known for making plays, he is a lifelong Michigan fan and committed to the Wolverines last February.

“I am a bit of a gambler,” Lewis said in a October interview. “I just like to make that big play. I just want to have fun with the game. Sometime the gambling can affect (my game) you know what I am saying. So it’s just stay confident and just keep my technique, and play the game.”

At 5-foot-10, 165-pounds, Lewis was a two-way threat for Cass Tech and helped lead the Technicians’ to back-to-back Division-1 state championships—their first state titles in school history. While he was recruited to play cornerback for the Maize and Blue, he is open to the idea of suiting up at wide receiver.

“Of course, I love playing receiver,” Lewis said on playing wide receiver. “That’s what I started playing off in the beginning. But you know coach wants me to play defense. You know I just got to play defense.”

Lewis, showcased his man coverage ability at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl played last month in San Antonio, Texas. That’s where he was able to compete against some of the more talented and taller wide receivers in the country.

“They tried to pick on me cause I was kind of small or something. You know? I just had to come out here and prove myself. Which I did,” Lewis said during Army week practices.

His performance caught the attention of national recruiting analyst Greg Powers during Army week practices.

“I think he can be true cover corner, especially as he continues to add some size in his college strength and conditioning program. You saw Jourdan go up against the No. 1 wide receiver in the country in [Ricky Seals-Jones] and other guys like him, and lock them down in practice. If Jourdan Lewis is a listed at 5-fot-9, 160-pounds, then he is a legit player at that size and will only get bigger once he gets to college. As far as one of the better cornerbacks in the country, you could list Lewis up there with anybody in the country.”

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Lewis is a pure athlete. He can flat out play football. He will cover your best player on defense. He will stretch the field on offense, especially with his play making ability as a wide receiver. He displays great hips and has a knack for knocking the ball out of receivers hands in coverage. While most freshman won’t see the field at Michigan, Lewis has a legit chanced to see the field early. He is an outstanding special team returner and could be paired with Denis Norfleet as a kick returner as a freshman. He will also will have a fair shot to get reps as a nickel or dime back on defense. It really depends on fast he learns the system, but Lewis will have a real good shot of contributing early in Ann Arbor.

As far as his next plan of action before Michigan, Lewis said he will run track and workout before heading off to school in last month’s interview at the Army game

“Just training, getting in shape, lefts some weights and that’s pretty much it for me right now.”