Michigan Monday: Recruiting Buzz

A common theme with 2011 recruits is; they want to see how Michigan does on the field this year.  Many recruits are concerned that there could be a coaching change at Michigan if they don't play well on the field. 

Saturday went a long way in proving that Michigan is moving in the right direction.  Did they move forward with some key recruits?  That still maybe in question but Saturday sure didn't hurt. 


TomVH from Mgoblog gives us some recruiting updates from visitors this weekend.

• Dee Hart:  This weekend came and went without a verbal commitment from Dee. Many had predicted/expected that he might make it official this weekend.  That didn't happen, which is a minor loss for the Wolverines.  Dee did enjoy his visit and still has Michigan #1 but I'm guessing he still wants to take a couple more official visits before he commits.  He is expected to graduate early and be on campus in January, so he needs to make a decision fairly soon. 

• Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix is Dee's teammate and friend with Ricardo Miller.  He also happens to be the #1 safety prospect in the nation.  He made it to Michigan this weekend but "insiders" still believe he is still solid with Alabama.  Getting him to visit Ann Arbor was huge (wish it was warmer) and Ricardo will continue to be in his ear.  I think Michigan has an outside chance but I still expect him to stay with Bama.

• Anthony Zettel was again on campus and had a good time.  He continues to have Michigan high on his list and will make a decision after his season.   This recruitment makes me nervous and I think the Michigan "negative" recruiting is starting to get to him.  He is one of those guys that is really watching Michigan's season and if Michigan wins he probably will be Blue.

• Avery Walls was again in Ann Arbor for his 3rd visit.  He was another guy on commitment watch but that didn't happen.  For me Avery falls into a similar situation as Dee Hart.  I think he wants to take a couple of visits and has an official to Oregon and CAL set up in October.  I still believe Michigan leads.

• AJ Jordan:  AJ plays in Trotwood, Ohio the same program that gave Michigan current starters Roy Roundtree and Michael Shaw.   AJ was high on the Wolverines early but his recruitment has been quiet since this spring.   Which has given other teams a chance to recruit the 6'2 WR.   I got to believe that Michigan only having one more WR spot in this class will help AJ make a quicker decision but it also could be a negative, since Michigan has a lot of depth at his position. 

Other Michigan news:

• Denard wins the Rivals National Player of The Week Award.   Congrats Shoelace!
• I will have an update after RR's morning press conference on injuries and other team news.