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'13 MA DT Maurice Hurst Jr. (Michigan Verbal)

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    chairman meow

  • Skip1856 said...

    I just don't get it. How could you possibly commit to the absolute bitter rival of a team you claimed to be your favorite? If anything I'm pissed with the weak interview now.

    These are teenagers, and he is an out of state one to boot. He doesn't have the deep seated hatred built up yet. A local kid may, but even then you see kids go Michigan or MSU even though they grew up fans of the opposite. Nick Hill for MSU, Marios Ojemudia and Csont'e York for Michigan.

    xxmgobluexx ●

  • xxmgobluexx said...

    These are teenagers, and he is an out of state one to boot. He doesn't have the deep seated hatred built up yet. A local kid may, but even then you see kids go Michigan or MSU even though they grew up fans of the opposite. Nick Hill for MSU, Marios Ojemudia and Csont'e York for Michigan.

    I agree. Some kids just latch on to a far-away school for no other reason than maybe they liked some games they saw, liked some players that came from that school, liked UM's Ronald McDonald unis last year :) , etc. We've got some really strong, loyal players from Florida and GA. Benenoch looks like he might be the biggest MSU fan ever, and he's from Texas and has never been here. Imagine how he'll be after he gets on campus. It works for both schools.

    I do find it humorous if Mattison sells these kids by comparing them to guys he coached in the NFL. Mattison is a good coach -- no debating that. But the Ravens D was legendary for many years before he got there, was good for the short time he was there, and was good after he left. I would think its more effective to point to players a coach develops in college, who then has success in the League. Ngata? Good job, Oregon.

    Tupes ●

  • Tupes said...

    I agree. Some kids just latch on to a far-away school for no other reason than maybe they liked some games they saw, liked some players that came from that school, liked UM's Ronald McDonald unis last year :) , etc. We've got some really strong, loyal players from Florida and GA. Benenoch looks like he might be the biggest MSU fan ever, and he's from Texas and has never been here. Imagine how he'll be after he gets on campus. It works for both schools.

    I do find it humorous if Mattison sells these kids by comparing them to guys he coached in the NFL. Mattison is a good coach -- no debating that. But the Ravens D was legendary for many years before he got there, was good for the short time he was there, and was good after he left. I would think its more effective to point to players a coach develops in college, who then has success in the League. Ngata? Good job, Oregon.

    I agree..

    Hopefully, soon, Dantonio will be able to say "You remind me of Worthy/Thomas/Jones/Gholston" etc..

    I think it's a big deal to compare a 17 year old to a guy who's made millions and won super bowl rings..

    Jfaspen

  • Tupes said...

    I agree. Some kids just latch on to a far-away school for no other reason than maybe they liked some games they saw, liked some players that came from that school, liked UM's Ronald McDonald unis last year :) , etc. We've got some really strong, loyal players from Florida and GA. Benenoch looks like he might be the biggest MSU fan ever, and he's from Texas and has never been here. Imagine how he'll be after he gets on campus. It works for both schools.

    I do find it humorous if Mattison sells these kids by comparing them to guys he coached in the NFL. Mattison is a good coach -- no debating that. But the Ravens D was legendary for many years before he got there, was good for the short time he was there, and was good after he left. I would think its more effective to point to players a coach develops in college, who then has success in the League. Ngata? Good job, Oregon.

    Not that I disagree with your sentiments, but there's always a risk in these threads once UM offer of them devolving into a discussion about UM's recruiting. Let's make sure that doesn't happen here.

    Michigan State does not and will not run the 3-4 defense.

    SpartanRocky ●

  • LordScribe said...

    Because they hadn't offered or really even recruited him much before? He already visited Ohio State and tried to commit and was told no, then says MSU is his favorite and now it appears he might commit to U of M. Clearly rivalries are playing no part in this lol.

    And before visiting Ohio he was claiming Penn State was his favorite growing up, but he visited after another DT committed and didn't get an offer. So his "favorites" are more like flavors of the week -- the next offer he get may become his new favorite, but there's really no telling where he'll end up.

    jetli

  • jetli said...

    And before visiting Ohio he was claiming Penn State was his favorite growing up, but he visited after another DT committed and didn't get an offer. So his "favorites" are more like flavors of the week -- the next offer he get may become his new favorite, but there's really no telling where he'll end up.

    Wait, he took a visit to Athens, Ohio?

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    419Spartan08 ●

  • Another site is claiming Boston College has the lead at this point. Who knows on this one. Hope he digs the visit and keep our fingers crossed.

    Skip1856 ●

  • 419Spartan08 said...

    Wait, he took a visit to Athens, Ohio?

    Cool town but not so sure I'd pick the bobcats over Penn State, Michigan or MSU!

    Natron tSpartan

  • Natron tSpartan said...

    Cool town but not so sure I'd pick the bobcats over Penn State, Michigan or MSU!

    May be he likes Frank Solich?

    Ron_in_ATL

  • my brother forwarded me a twitter post from Hurst. Doing a high school literary project or something of that nature on the um/osu rivalry.

    Skip1856 ●

  • Skip1856 said...

    my brother forwarded me a twitter post from Hurst. Doing a high school literary project or something of that nature on the um/osu rivalry.

    Ok this is just getting beyond creepy

    stankyleg ●

  • stankyleg said...

    Ok this is just getting beyond creepy

    Is that why your a member here? Do you want the information or not?

    Skip1856 ●

  • I wouldn't call it creepy if it's public info. I mean, if someone posts something on a public account (ie you don't need to "friend" them or do anything to reach them, simply load a website) for the whole world to see, I don't think it's creepy to be someone who sees it.

    Now to call someone or sit outside their house and ask what they're doing a school project on would be crossing the line, lol.

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    TheBlitzIsOn ●

  • Apparently he's now got a top two according to a Wiltfong tweet. Can't read it because it's linked to wolverine and virginia 247 sites. If one week we're "his favorite team in the big ten" and says "I love their defense" and 10 days later he's got a top two of scUM and Virginia, wow. I wonder which Raven, that he didn't draft or develop, he reminds Mattison of.

    Skip1856 ●

  • Skip1856 said...

    Apparently he's now got a top two according to a Wiltfong tweet. Can't read it because it's linked to wolverine and virginia 247 sites. If one week we're "his favorite team in the big ten" and says "I love their defense" and 10 days later he's got a top two of scUM and Virginia, wow. I wonder which Raven, that he didn't draft or develop, he reminds Mattison of.

    It is UM and Virginia. Crap

    Iceman3MSU

  • Skip1856 said...

    my brother forwarded me a twitter post from Hurst. Doing a high school literary project or something of that nature on the um/osu rivalry.

    Doesn't he mean a history project, as in an ancient history project? That rivalry is only currently relevant due to its historical significance. It won't be playing a role in determining the big ten champ for a while. MSU/Wisconsin is currently a much more relevant rivalry in B1G football.

    Iceman3MSU

  • Iceman3MSU said...

    Doesn't he mean a history project, as in an ancient history project? That rivalry is only currently relevant due to its historical significance. It won't be playing a role in determining the big ten champ for a while. MSU/Wisconsin is currently a much more relevant rivalry in B1G football.

    Hasn't meant a thing since the players were all white and wore leather helmets. New information from Kuerlic suggests however, that its a top 3 and not a top two and we're in it. We pressed him and he reconfirmed with Hurst.

    Skip1856 ●

  • Skip1856 said...

    Hasn't meant a thing since the players were all white and wore leather helmets. New information from Kuerlic suggests however, that its a top 3 and not a top two and we're in it. We pressed him and he reconfirmed with Hurst.

    Who knows what will happen, but Hurst has told multiple Michigan sites he could commit when he visits.

    Big M

  • Big M said...

    Who knows what will happen, but Hurst has told multiple Michigan sites he could commit when he visits.

    He's scheduled to visit both in the same swing. Haven't seen anything yet in regards to that visit actually being scheduled.

    Skip1856 ●

  • Skip1856 said...

    Hasn't meant a thing since the players were all white and wore leather helmets. New information from Kuerlic suggests however, that its a top 3 and not a top two and we're in it. We pressed him and he reconfirmed with Hurst.

    He seems to be sending some mixed signals...

    Two on top for four-star defensive tackle Maurice Hurst Jr.

    Westwood (Mass.) Xaverian Brothers defensive tackle Maurice Hurst Jr. has a clear cut top-two and has an important visit on the horizon. Whats the scoop?

    virginia.247sports.com

    jwalter132 ●

  • Maurice R. Hurst‏@MRH_11

    I cant go wrong with my decision on which school to go to I respect both evenly

    Seems to be he had narrowed it down to Virginia and SCUM, even if he has told some reporters on this site that MSU is still in the top three, I think he may be being polite to the guys.

    Jizzy2323

  • someone just sent me another tweet asking Khalid Hill for his cell. Looks like we're porked on this one. The search for a 4 star DT continues.

    Skip1856 ●

  • Yea skip, I just don't understand the inability to land a big time tackle. And I am pretty tired of hearing from people, oh well look at all the young guys we have in the system. I agree we have a lot of bodies, but that doesn't mean it's not a need to land a stud Big boy on the line every year. Same goes with OT in my opinion, need a headliner each year. With Narduzzi and the type of swarming, penetrating defense that we play, it makes me scratch my head a lot when we are behind a schoool like Virginia for a kid like this. He's obviously willing to go to school in the state of michigan, just not here?

    Jizzy2323

  • Jizzy2323 said...

    Yea skip, I just don't understand the inability to land a big time tackle. And I am pretty tired of hearing from people, oh well look at all the young guys we have in the system. I agree we have a lot of bodies, but that doesn't mean it's not a need to land a stud Big boy on the line every year. Same goes with OT in my opinion, need a headliner each year. With Narduzzi and the type of swarming, penetrating defense that we play, it makes me scratch my head a lot when we are behind a schoool like Virginia for a kid like this. He's obviously willing to go to school in the state of michigan, just not here?

    Not only do we have the better D, Harlan Barnett played with this kid's dad at the Pats and the fucking Cavaliers are in it? This is wierdsville without question.

    Skip1856 ●

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