Breaking Down The 2013 Class

I thought Bodanis had to sit a year?

And Trey Kilgore is projected at DT. I know he will be undersized but maybe his speed will make up for that...

This class doesn't seem to have any "reaches". 5 4-stars is a solid effort for MSU in terms of #s and guys like Holmes, Jones, Powell Shelton and Chmura are all 3-stars who I could see starring in a few years.

An interesting note is that MSU has has may recruits from MI as from FL (3).

Muma, Sadler, Fischer.

Probably gonna be Geiger for PK and Muma for kickoffs again.

VERY intriguing stat on Mi and Fl recruits....when was the last time that happened? I'd assume it never has....that's a very good sign IMO

RB for sure. Holmes or D. Williams have the physical tools- it's a matter of learning the offense and blocking schemes.

I'm torn on whether I want to see Reschke play in 2013. He'll learn a ton from Max regardless, but I'd probably prefer he get his reps with the scout team and put on 10-12 lbs before stepping in as the starter in 2014.

There is always a chance a DT gets in the rotation, but with Hoover back, not sure that happens.

Agree about DTs.

You're forgetting Harris & Davis in the middle. We have a lot of great LBs in our second string. I love the Reschke signing, but let's let the guys on the roster make their play, too.

By #s alone, at least 1 of the RBs will be in the rotation, all three will probably gets carries (barring injury) in the first few games, unless they move Williams back.

Unless Churma blows everyone away, or if the injury bug returns, he should RS. TEs in our system need the year just like OL, as they must be able to block. Also, don't forget about Mills, if he makes grades again, players were already saying after bowl game when Sims was gone that he was the best TE on team and would start the opener.

In an ideal world that's true, depends on what happens with our depth and injuries. Off the bat, they should RS for sure. But if more than 2 players aren't in pads on opening day...

He was tweeting with recruits yesterday so I think he is still with the team.

Yeah, he's tweeting like crazy, really hope he's good to go.

And Rocky, I've read in the past that they've considered both at MLB, and from a player standpoint, both have 2 years in the system more than JR, so obviously you'd prefer your older players to play.

Guess I'm missing out since I'm not on twitter; just pointing out that he's not on the roster. I know he was in fall camp; saw pics of him with his name on his helmet .

2013 wasn't a bad year either. There were about 7 4-stars; Morris, Dawson, Lewis, Reschke and Elmer were consensus. Shallman may be as well, but I'm not sure. After that, you've got Delano Hill and Finley. That's about par for the course in MI.

In '14 it'll be about the same; McDowell and Harris may push for 5-star status, but after that it looks like Webb, Drake and Marshall are the only 4-star "locks".

Right now 247 has Chance Stewart as a 91 4-star and Tommy Doles as a 90 4-star. Stewart's already dropped from a 94 to a 91; neither in-state program is giving him a look and he may drop further. Doles will probably stay at around a 90, especially if he commits to UM.

Marshall will go to USC if they offer, and given the way their last class ended, the Trojans may well come knocking. McDowell will likely go to UM, though that fight's not over. Webb may not end up at tOSU in the end. Doles will likely end up at UM or ND. I think MSU can get Connor Hayes if they offer. Byron Bullough could push for a 4-star rating, though I suspect he'll start at an 87 3-star like Riley did.

All in all, the in-state quality doesn't look much different in '14 than '13. Difference is that UM probably won't dominate the state like they did this past year. MSU already has 2 of the top 4 and the longer Harris stays committed to MSU, the more and more I like his chances of signing with the Spartans come February.