Big 10 Recruiting Standings 2013 (Updated 8/16/12 10:00pm)

[linebackeru]

Michigan is rolling again - 20th commit is 4-star DT Henry Poggi out of Baltimore, MD. Mr. Poggi is 6'4", 260 lbs. and had > 20 offers, including ones from Iowa, Mich St, Northwestern, Ohio St, Wisconsin, and yes, unfortunately, Penn State. I have edited the list in the previous post to show all the Wolverines commits.

Don't think we had room for him. Webb was our #1 target and we got him. I think Vanderdoes is the only other DT they are pressing hard for right now. Focused on Dorian Johnson next week. Visiting Saturday and its mom's first trip to campus.....he would be a huge get considering he was a virtual lock for Pitt...legacy, didn't want to go far from home, but staff has done a tremendous job, now its a dead heat. Shouldn't be long till Fuller is on board as well.

 

[JMlion71]

Robinson's film is pretty impressive. Kid can run and is pretty physical for his size. Good to get back into FLA at a position of need. Apparently they were not impressed enough to offer 4-star Delando Johnson over the weekend after he camped there.

Johnson is listed as safety/olb at 6'2" 190. My guess is that they brought him wondering if he could cut it at corner (speed, fluidity of hips, etc), and don't think so. Definitely agree about the Florida thing, and it was good to break the drought.

 

[linebackeru]

Johnson is listed as safety/olb at 6'2" 190. My guess is that they brought him wondering if he could cut it at corner (speed, fluidity of hips, etc), and don't think so. Definitely agree about the Florida thing, and it was good to break the drought.

Article I read had his coach quoted saying they wanted him as CB. Also seen some varying opinions on his actual size. Some say its closer to 5'11 170-180 range. Either way, we need DB's and he looks like he can play. If they liked him more than the 4 star who was pinig for an offer that they had seen twice in person, I am good with the offer. Time to reel in at least 2 of the 3 big fish....Johnson, Anzalone, Williams now!!!

 

[JMlion71]

Johnson is listed as safety/olb at 6'2" 190. My guess is that they brought him wondering if he could cut it at corner (speed, fluidity of hips, etc), and don't think so. Definitely agree about the Florida thing, and it was good to break the drought.

Article I read had his coach quoted saying they wanted him as CB. Also seen some varying opinions on his actual size. Some say its closer to 5'11 170-180 range. Either way, we need DB's and he looks like he can play. If they liked him more than the 4 star who was pinig for an offer that they had seen twice in person, I am good with the offer. Time to reel in at least 2 of the 3 big fish....Johnson, Anzalone, Williams now!!!

I think you thought I was talking about Robinson. I was talking about (Delando) Johnson (the 4-star guy).

 

[linebackeru]

I think you thought I was talking about Robinson. I was talking about (Delando) Johnson (the 4-star guy).

Yeah, my bad. I was talking about Robinson. Johnson is supposedly a tweener. Must not have looked like good fit for new system. Seems like he'd have been perfect fit under old regime. Not athletic enough in new system, will not miss bend but don't break all the time. Can't wait to see an attacking team on both sides of ball.

I know they love Boyd from Calirton in Pittsburgh as a safety, but are recruiting him as an athlete because he wants to try offense first.

 

[JMlion71]

Penn State has its 10th commitment in Will Fuller, 3-star WR from Philadelphia, PA.

Penn State Commits:
Christian Hackenburg, QB
Will Fuller, WR
Brendan Mahon, OL
Andrew Nelson, OL
Adam Brenenman, TE
Ross Douglas, DB
Neiko Robinson, DB
Curtis Cothran, DL
Garret Sickels, DL
Greg Webb, DL

 

[herky]

lol 2 Indiana and their 0 commits. If I remember correctly, Indiana, Iowa State, Wake Forest and a school I can't remember are all at 0 for 2013 commits.

 

[JMlion71]

Michigan has its nation-leading 21st commit in Scott Sypniewski, an unrated long snapper from Ottawa, IL.

 

[herky]

Michigan has its nation-leading 21st commit in Scott Sypniewski, an unrated long snapper from Ottawa, IL.

He'll be a 3* by Monday.

 

[JMlion71]

He'll be a 3* by Monday.

lol.

Northwestern has gained 3 commitments in the last couple of days. Brad North is a 3-star OL from Allen, TX. He had ~ 10 offers, no other ones from B1G schools. Tyler Lancaster is an unrated OL from Plainfield, IL. And Macan Wilson is a 3-star wideout from Houston, TX. Wildcats are up to 5 commits:

Matt Alviti, QB, IL
Blake King, OT, IL
Brad North, OL, TX
Tyler Lancaster, OL, IL
Macan Wilson, WR, TX

 

[JMlion71]

Nebraska has its 9th commit, 3-star WR Kevin Gladney from Akron, OH. Gladney is 6'1", 182 lbs, and had offers from ~ 10 schools, including Michigan, Michigan St., Purdue, and Iowa.
Dan Samuelson, OL, IN
Greg Hart, TE, OH
Tre'vell Dixon ATH, LA
Christian Lacouture, DE, TX
A.J. Natter, DE, WI
Josh Banderas LB, NE
Courtney Love, LB, OH
Marcus McWilson DB, OH

 

[JMlion71]

Northwestern has a commitment from Sam Coverdale, 3-star OL from Chagrin Falls, OH. Coverdale stands 6'7", 280 and had offers from > 10 schools, including Minnesota, Harvard, and Yale(!). Mildcats have 6 commits:
Matt Alviti, QB, IL
Blake King, OT, IL
Brad North, OL, TX
Sam Coverdale, OL, OH
Tyler Lancaster, OL, IL
Macan Wilson, WR, TX

 

[JMlion71]

And Indiana is on the board! Hoosiers have a commitment from 3-star WR Isaac Griffith, out of Fort Wayne, IN. Griffith had 7 offers.

 

[JMlion71]

Caleb Benenoch has decommitted from Michigan St, and the Spartans are back down to 6 commits total.

 

[JMlion71]

Brandon Bell is PSU's 11th commit. Mr. Bell is a 3-star LB out of Mays Landing, NJ, and stands 6'1", 224 lbs. He had > 10 offers, including ones from Northwestern and Purdue.

 

[linebackeru]

Brandon Bell is PSU's 11th commit. Mr. Bell is a 3-star LB out of Mays Landing, NJ, and stands 6'1", 224 lbs. He had > 10 offers, including ones from Northwestern and Purdue.

Very good athlete, should open the flood gates at LB. I would expect Benton to drop soon along with either Deeb, Isaah, Stevenson or Anzalone. Think we end up taking 4 total.

 

[iruletheskool]

I really like Gladney on paper. Hopefully he can add some good weight.


Huskers are hosting quite a few kids this weekend for "Big Red Weekend"

I expect 2-5 commits to come shortly after

 

[ForkEmBucky]

Bielema has a bunch of guys coming into Badger camp this summer. Could be why they haven't been real aggressive lately. Their most recent offer went out to Gerald Owens, a big fullback/defensive end out of Jersey. 6'2", 235, 4.5 40. This kid has Badger style power back written ALL over him.

 

[herky]

There was a tweet about a new commit but I haven't seen a name. The thinking is OLine.

 

[herky]

Now hearing Malik Rucker from Minnesota

mod: Iowa Commits:
Colin Goebel, OG, IL
Derrick Willies WR, IL
Nic Shimonek, QB, TX
Nathan Bazata, DT, NE
Brant Gressel, DT, OH
David Kenney DE, IN
John Kenny, LB, IN
Delano Hill, DB, IA
Marlik Rucker, DB, MN