The Blue Board

You are brilliant! If Jalin Marshall was talking to the media making claims he was going to beat Michigan the next four years, I would say the same thing.

But I guess your one-way visors have blinded you to understand my point.

Not, really outside of Jaylon SMith and SHane Morris this was a pretty average group of prospects.

Hoke is bringing in talent and good players; definitely see that. The trick is to have it translate to the field. But, we won't know that for another year or two. I think we will see Michigan struggle the next 2-3 years. This years schedule is a lot tougher due to playing on the road as opposed to having most of their tough games at home. Also, they are going to have to rely on young offensive lineman to play early on. I believe I read somewhere that after this season they will be filling 8-10 offensive lineman positions in the two deep will true or redshirt freshman. As talented as their offensive line recruits are, it's tough for them to come in and make an impact early. Ideally, you let o-lineman marinade for a few years at the college level after tansitioning from high school. The size and strength of the defensive lineman at the college level is a big adjustment for young o-lineman. Of course, there are exceptions, but we'll have to wait and see. So, I believe michigan will have a few tough years, but expect that they'll be very competitive after that if a portion of their recruits pan out. A higher rated recruit is more likely to be a productive college player, but it is no guarentee (see rich rod).

The Spartan spin.

Rich Rod's recruiting and Brady Hoke's recruiting weren't at all similar no matter how many times you make those comparisons.

Please show where I spun it. Why are u getting defensive? I said Hoke has recruited well. We will see how well in a few years. I even said that I think they'll be very competitive once his recruits hit the field. My point is that with the youth on the O-line I THINK, could be wrong, that they will struggle a bit the next few years. I only mentioned Rich Rod to show that high level recruits don't always pan out. But, the odds are with your team because of the number of high level recruits.

I apologize for trying to have a reasonable discussion; by no means was I attempting to bash Hoke or michigan. I guess that's what I get for posting with a U of M guy who can't evaluate his own team and their potential shortcomings.

All u do is try and disprove every comment that is anything but absolutely complimentary of your team. Congrats, you're a home with maze and blue galsses!

What happens if one of those guys go down though? Not hoping an injury would occur, but the overall experience on your O-line has to be worrisome.

Thanks, don't know um's depth too much. At least one of your freshmen lineman should be ready to go day one as highly touted as they are but it seems it would be problematic should multiple true frosh see the field this year.

I can't believe anyone, on either side, is making much of talking trash. Both Michigan and OSU have had ridiculous trash talkers...and still do.

What happens on the field ultimately is what matters. Talk trash? Fine by me, just back it up.

What would happen if Braxton Miller went down? That QB depth has to be worrisome...

Agreed. Good thing I don't worry about Ohio State.

Not at all. But, I can say that now that I have watched one for an entire season, and saw the potential of another for a few games. But, at this point last year I was definitely concerned as both were young and unproven, and our line was inexperienced for the most part.

I am not speaking in absolutes, or trashing Michigan. Young o-lineman can definitely step in and play, but it's tough. I am more curious as to whether they are concerned with the youth on the o-line moving forward. From what I've read, it is a concern and something their program is going to focus on working hard at the next couple of years so that they can try and negate the youth.

With all due respect, i live here and have for 3 decades and in the past two, your state has produced far more flop and mediocre players than stars.

Farm. Hills Harrison was the traditional powerhouse and they've produced Drew Stanton, Agib Shabi, Ricky Bryant (flopped at OSU) Mill Coleman. CC has produced Mike Martin and i believe the best kid to come out of there will be Wyatt Shallman, kids a beast,

Seriously Ronald Johnson went to USC and did what? Will Campbell etc.. Devin Gardner? Kirk Cousins was solid, Tyler Hoover from Novi, Taurian Washington, from OLSM. DIon 'laptop" SIms.. One could even argue that Drew HEnson didn't do anything but stunt Tom Brady's opportunity!

The perennial powerhouse teams are who? Harrison no more, Zeeland West? C"mon. OLSM, CC?

All Im saying and I think its fair even though it may sting, the state of Michigan is a hockey state, no where close to being a football powerhouse. Go to your recruiting this year anyhow you are salivating over getting all these kids from Ohio. The proof is in the pudding, sorry bud!