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Lots of reports that Steven Elmer OL (committed to N Dame) is about to flip to Michigan to play for his family (he lives miutes from Ann Arbor) Elmer is a kid i thought was 100% N Dame (his family went there,sister is there now)
so i think Pocic is now N Dame

True, but think LLT is only true T on our board. Fox can play T or G. His parents favor. Michigan, OSU, and Badgers.

And Elmer's dad shot down rumors of Elmer looking at Michigan.

WOW is this an interesting thread I am glad I opened. I was questioning how Elmer got out of Michigan but who opened the door here?
As if Michigan didn't have enough Bodies now, do you guys really think some of these guys still are interested in servicing themselves up on Hoke's plate?

Of the Five verbals this year, only 2 are OTs, and 3 OGs
OTs - Tillman & Cox
OGs - Kugler, Dawson and Bosch

And from the class of 2012 3 OTs and 1 OG
OTs - Magnuson & Braden & Kalis
OGs - Bars

I say Kalis plays OG but that is just me

Class of 2011
OTs - Lewan & Schoenfield & Gunderson (pwo) 3OTs
They have a handful of walk ons and more at OG that play.

How many years in a row do you think they can continue to recruit 3 OTs in a class and these kids will keep verballing to go there and sit behind others and either move over to OG, or transfer out of the program? Have any of you guys sat down with all the commitment lists other the past five years or more to see the rate of attrition at Smellville lately? I dare say any of you. But I have.
It is horrible. Why do you think they have had the ability to have these sizes of recruiting classes the past 2 years. Hoke has turned the whole roster over since he has been there. It is very hard to tell who is on scholarship and who is a walk on without really studying their roster.

Elmer is solid to ND, according to his dad.

Pocic ship has sailed for Michigan. I think Michigan is set where they are, unless something insane and unexpected (Tunisil?) happens. I don't expect any change in our OL class.

Pocic is the one guy that if OSU gets, I will be really upset...and yes, you can document I said that for future reference.

I just hope we get Pocic!!!

Actually no they are still accepting one more commit from an elite kid, a Pocic or McGovern.

Seems as if Hoke is successfully selling the idea that the best player will play. These kids, especially those who are elite, are confident that they are the best. And in reality, Tunsil/Pocic are pretty damn good so they have every right to feel this way. Good O-limemen like playing with other good O-linemen, and competing with one another for PT can only make them better. I'm sure there are some who are turned off by our O-line haul these past 2 years, but others are becoming intrigued to join the party. (See Wisconsin)

Wait a few months to make that statement. The last class was geared towards the trenches, thats for sure, but Hoke was left with no choice. Those are the biggest two needs on this team, and without good lines your playmakers can only take you so far. He is addressing that yet again this year, however the talent he will gather at the skill positions are coming. He already has shane morris. It is very, very likely that Isaac and Treadwell could commit in the near future. Both of whom have the potential to be lethal at the next level. He has several top ranked linebackers said to be early M leads, a good fullback in Shallman, and some talented TE's to work with.

Slowly but surely, Hoke is building the team for his/borges pro-style offense. I understand you making this claim as for now, but I'm just giving you a heads up on what we will most likely look like in the coming years

#1 factor of most recruits: early playing time. They look at the depth chart. They don't want to be with or close behind great players. Understandable. You cannot grow as a player if you are riding the pine.... and who wants to do that anyway.

I cant wait til the high school season begins and an overhaul of blue chip OL show up on everyones radar.

I agree. We should have a good amount of talent to recruit. I think a lot of new faces will show up as talent grows in these kids during their senior season. I still think we end up with a top 3 recruiting class.