Cell Block News and Notes: Thursday

• The Michigan Basketball team signed their final committed recruit on Wednesday, the first day of the late signing period. Zack Novak a 6"5 shooting guard who averaged 26 points a game will be joining Guard Stu Douglass from the state of Indiana as new Wolverines next year. Ben Cronin, a center from New York rounds out next years incoming Freshmen. Also joining the team next year is Laval Lucas-Perry an Arizona transfer and Flint standout who will be eligible to play in December. Depending on rumored transfers Michigan has one spot left but could possibly have two in a few weeks.


• Is this the year for MSU to beat Michigan? This guy thinks it might.
  

  If you assume that Rich Rodriguez will assemble more terrific recruiting classes down the road, then as I say, maybe this fall is the time the Spartans can earn some hope for the future with a win in the Big House. Such a victory would sure help recruiting and the image of the programs and perhaps create a bit of doubt about Michigan's future.

  Ok, Michigan may have a rebuilding year next year and I wouldn't be surprised if State got a W. But RR just completed a top 10 recruiting class and I think State's ranked some where around 75 maybe? Also, if State wins that doesn't even come close to causing any doubt about Michigan's future.


• The Columbus Dispatch writes a pretty good article about "The Gentleman's Agreement" and how even "The Vest" recruits players right up until they sign (unless they have zero interest in the Buckeyes). So let's make this clear, there isn't a "Big Ten Gentleman's Agreement" all programs recruit all players until the end and Joe Tiller has spent way too much time sniffing glue. Last point, the story mentions how RR stole two of Tillers recruits on signing day, actually Shaw was a PSU commit. Good article with one bad fact.


• Article on Chris Davenport one of the top HS Tackles in the country and a Michigan target.


• Here is a list of Michigan's targeted recruits in the state of Florida. Looks like Michigan is back in the game for Florida recruits with the new coaching staff.


• Former Wolverine Coach and Player Andy Moeller gets a year probation for his DUI car crash.