The Blue Board

Michigan State commits Jon Reschke and Shane Jones played well on Saturday night and Sunday night respectively. Both were flying all over the field and playing fast. The Spartans are putting together a really solid recruiting class, and I love the weekend additions of OT Dennis Finley and DE Demetrius Cooper. Cooper really shined on the camp circuit this summer and has a lot of upside.

University School LB Skai Moore dominated the game against Trotwood-Madison. Had a pick six and a punt block that was recovered for a score. He currently favors Rutgers over Vanderbilt, but I wouldn't be surprised to see him land a few more major offers with a big senior season.

Just some teams off the top of my head that I know are really good are Cincinnati Moeller, Indianapolis Lawrence Central and Detroit Cass Tech.

Wisconsin's 2014 class is already off to a fine start led by four-stars Chance Stewart and George Panos. Too early to say how things will develop with out-of-state kids, but playing in two straight Rose Bowls has raised the profile of the program. Also, I think some of the new hires have done a nice job including Eddie Faulkner who landed Darius Latham among others.

http://wisconsin.247sports.com/Season/2014-Football/Commits

Outside of Ohio, I think the Buckeyes impressed OT KC McDermott, LB Clifton Garrett, OT Mason Cole, WR Artavis Scott and OT Jamarco Jones. Not sure these guys will play at Ohio State but Urban Meyer and company have made an impression.

I don't think Muhammad is a priority for Michigan at this point. Notre Dame, Alabama and Rutgers are a few of the schools high on his list.

From what I understand in talking to Jabrill Peppers and his coach in the past, I don't expect him to take many visits if any this fall as he'll be locked into his new team. However, I wouldn't be surprised if he made it to a few regional games like Rutgers. Look for Peppers to get to several schools in the summer. I think Michigan and Notre Dame are two Midwest schools he's high on.

At this point the only one I can predict is Drake to Michigan State.

Hosey and White are still waiting on their first offers. I do think both are Big Ten caliber players.

With the exception of Penn State, I don't think the NCAA sanctions or coaching turnover has impacted the Big Ten/Midwest. Ohio State, Michigan and Notre Dame are recruiting well nationally. Wisconsin, Michigan State, Iowa, Illinois, Purdue and Northwestern are bringing in solid classes.

In talking to his Dad, from what I understand he'll have an opportunity to be a walk-on at Michigan if he wants it. He runs 4.5 with strong hands. I think he'll land an offer this fall whether it's an Ivy or Division-I AA or even a MAC. He's definitely an excellent high school player and will have a big year playing with Shane Morris.

My preseason prediction is Ohio State will beat Michigan in The Shoe this year, but I reserve the right to change my mind as the season develops.

Obviously the Irish program hasn't been what it's been going back to the 1990s, however there is promise there under Coach Kelly and his staff with their track records, and Notre Dame also offers plenty to a student-athlete off the football field so they're going to be attractive to a number of kids. Without the stats right in front of me, the Irish graduate nearly 100 percent of their players and nearly 100 percent of their African American players. Those stats hold a lot of water with many recruits. On top of that, the degree is prestigious.

Steve, where do you think Damon Webb ends up?

Wish I would have been there, but it sounds like he was pretty darn good. He's obviously one of the best high school football players in the country. What he did last year against Colerain and in the opener this year against St. Xavier is stuff of legend. I'd imagine everyone in the stadium knew he was going to be running the football and he still gained a ton of yards against two of the Midwest's top programs.

Where does Treadwell end up?