Ace Williams chat transcript - Michigan football rumors

Michigan football rumors chat, full transcript below!

Live Michigan football chat with insider Ace Williams

Thursday November 17, 2011

8:32

ace williams: yo here til 915!

8:34

Comment From GBOD

any news on who starts saturday?

8:34

Comment From Joe from gr

How's denard?

8:34

ace williams: so here is the latest on QB's:

8:35

ace williams: Devin took all the snaps earlier in the week with #1 when the team was fully padded while Denard took some snaps with #2, throwing only, non contact

8:36

ace williams: they both took snaps with 1's in skeleton drills today and it is going to be a gametime decision on who starts. My source told me that Denard has been able to grip the ball about 75% of the time and has undergone grueling ice therapy all week trying to get healthy

8:38

ace williams: the U-M trainers have the ability to give him shots to ease the pain in his leg, so it will come down to whether he can grip a ball in the crisp weather Saturday

8:38

ace williams: if it is raining at game time, I DO NOT expect to see Denard at all

8:38

Comment From Joe from gr

There was a article in grand rapids press today on demar dosey

8:38

Comment From Joe from gr

There was a article in grand rapids press on demar Dorsey. He's doing very very well and he thinks he will be a wolverine? Any insight?

8:38

Comment From bob

think devin will start

8:38

ace williams: I think, right now, that Denard starts but he wont last past 1st Q

8:38

Comment From Joe from gr

So your guess who starts? Denard?

8:38

Comment From BHugh

With Dunn coming in vs Nebraska, what are your 'Final Four' recruits for 2012 class ? Yuri, Bri'onte, Diggs, & Darboh ?

8:39

ace williams: That final four looks good. The WR could be swapped out with other guys. nothing set in stone with WR

8:39

Comment From GBOD

how do you think Devin would fair vs Nebraska?

8:40

ace williams: i think we can beat them with Devin

8:40

ace williams: we would run 50+ times if so though

8:40

ace williams: think OSU with Miller

8:40

Comment From BigWorm

Is Michigan bringing in any more DT for 2012? I think we're really thin after Martin & VanBergen graduate?

8:40

ace williams: the only D players we are still pursuing are DBs

8:41

Comment From rgetzx

any chance dunn switches on Sat.?

8:41

ace williams: i think Dunn will tip his hand on Sat but wont commmit

8:41

ace williams: he was asked by OSU coaches to come to PSU game this weekend and chose M instead...

8:41

Comment From Guest

Heard Michigan can back count 5 players to 2011 so we could take 30 this year, true?

8:41

ace williams: incorrect

8:42

ace williams: we can count back but can only go to 28

8:42

Comment From GBOD

Also expect Wes Brown if Diggs comes. I also think they would save Denard knowing this game is NOT as important as next week

8:42

Comment From BHugh

Woolfork starting at SS over Gordon again ?

8:42

ace williams: Looks like Troy will get the start but TG will play a lot

8:42

Comment From BigWorm

Can Pimkins come in and start?

8:42

ace williams: he wont start right away but by Big Ten season yes

8:42

ace williams: Pipkins is the Countess of 2012

8:44

Comment From BHugh

Update on Lewan's knee ?

8:45

ace williams: I have heard nothing but good things on injury front today

8:45

Comment From rgetzx

Any chance we pursue Gehrig Dieter if a couple guys falloff?

8:45

ace williams: Gehrig Dieter is a possibility but highly unlikely

8:45

Comment From Grizz

Do we end up with diggs?

8:46

ace williams: I will say yes *if he stays on track in and out of classroom for next 2.5 months

8:46

Comment From hammy

Heard the +3 limit over 25 is just for going over the 85 limit, not a hard limit for a given year

8:46

ace williams: incorrect

8:46

ace williams: where did you hear this?

8:46

Comment From Grizz

What are you hearing on Wes Brown?

8:46

ace williams: Michigan is leaning strong on getting Dunn, after him, Brown is a possibility, but very unlikely in my opinion

8:46

Comment From BigWorm

Is Diggs a return specialist, like Desmond or Woodson?

8:47

ace williams: Diggs is Manningham 2.0

8:47

Comment From Guest

think if devin plays against Neb they will let him pass more then they did again illionis?

8:47

ace williams: no, probably less than 12 passes if Devin goes entire game

8:47

Comment From BigWorm

What about N. Spence?

8:47

Comment From hammy

TOS, confirmed by league officials a few years back. That's why they make the +3 require dos to explain how they get back under the 85 limit.

8:47

Comment From BHugh

With such a deep backfield i.e. Fitz, Rawls, VSmith and possibility of Dunn, could you see Justice Hayes being moved to WR ?

8:47

ace williams: i see Hayes as V Smith 2.0

8:48

ace williams: KO, 3rd down back, screens, great blocker 4-6 carries a game

8:48

Comment From hammy

dos=docs

8:48

Comment From Grizz

Do u think we end with diggs, dunn, wright, and daborah?

8:48

ace williams: thats a solid projected list Grizz

8:52

Comment From MLW

whos the juco QB visiting sat.?

8:52

Comment From BHugh

What do you think about new commit Drake Johnson ? Possible KR/PR down the road ?

8:52

ace williams: Drake can be a guy that becomes a started at RB in the future. some people i know think we got a steal with him

8:53

ace williams: QB is from a Juco in NorCal

8:53

ace williams: dont know the name yet but he is also being recruited by USC

8:53

ace williams: should know the name tonight

8:53

Comment From jMatthe

Could you see Demar Dorsey transferring or would Hoke not want him?

8:53

ace williams: Coaches want him, it comes down to admissions

8:53

Comment From bob

drake Johnson, WR or RB?

8:53

ace williams: RB for Drake

8:53

ace williams: love the drake

8:53

Comment From rgetzx

What are percentages for committments for each guy on grizz's list?

8:54

ace williams: diggs - 40%, dunn - 65%, wright - 45% and daborah - 50%

8:54

Comment From MLW

whos the juco QB thats visiting saturday?

8:54

Comment From Grizz

whats yours look like?

8:54

Comment From BigWorm

Give us a sleeper, someone that nobody think we could sign this year.

8:54

ace williams: i dont think anyone like that exists Big Worm

8:55

ace williams: Only sleeper would be at QB, and it would be one of these 2-3* guys:

* Detroit QB Brian Blackburn (Toledo commit)

* Rochester Hills QB Tony Annese (CMU commit)

* Detroit QB Brian CLeary

* OH QB Patrick Boyle

* OH QB Cole French

* OH (St. Ignatiius) QB Eric Williams

8:55

Comment From Guest

team confident with next two games?

8:56

ace williams: team is confident. they know if they lose either game people will continue to doubt them

8:56

Comment From Grizz

Heard anything on Burbridge?

8:56

ace williams: his teammates are recruiting him to come to U-M

8:57

ace williams: the odds he comes here have increased. it seems he would get into school at Michigan now...

8:57

Comment From Pazman

Hearing anything on supposed rumor of Urban Meyer to OSU , 7yrs. 35 million ?

8:57

ace williams: i hear a lot of rumors about Meyer to OSU....

8:57

Comment From skeets

If we end up with diggs, dunn, wright, and either payton, or daborah. Michigan ends up with a top 3 class

8:57

ace williams: might be #1 class if we land those guys

8:57

Comment From Guest

Dunn is a real possibility?

8:57

ace williams: Big Time real possibility

8:58

Comment From BHugh

Little worried about TE next year with Moore, Miller and Funchess ? Any insight ? 2013 Adam Breneman ?

8:58

ace williams: I expect to see 2 freshman get PT at TE next yr

8:58

ace williams: P. Brown being one of them

8:58

Comment From MLW

who is the juco QB thats visiting saturday?

8:58

Comment From MLW

pro style though?

8:58

ace williams: Pro Style kid from Bay Area

8:59

ace williams: ok, got confirmation on QB: Name is Turner Baty

9:01

ace williams: goes to City College of San Fran . . sam school as Jeremiah Mesoli

9:01

ace williams: was an Ivy League student out of HS

9:02

ace williams: article on him from 6 weeks ago... long, strange trip he has been on: http://newcanaan.patch.com/articles/the-twists-and-turns-of-turner-baty

9:02

ace williams: coached by Tom Bradys old QB coach

9:02

Comment From Grizz

He's related to Denard, they gotta give him a shot. dorsey that is.

9:02

Comment From rgetzx

would dorsey be 2012/2013?

9:02

ace williams: i think Dorseys only option would be to walk on in 2012 if he can get into U-M

9:03

Comment From Eric

Hey Ace, who do you think is the starting D-line next season?

9:03

Comment From MLW

my bad on the re-posts - you expect any more attrition before next year or is everybody happy for the most part

9:03

ace williams: i expect plenty of attrition, no one is unhappy they just want to play or they wont be asked back for a 5th yr

9:03

Comment From Guest

Win next two games and MSU wins out what ball u see a 10-2 micigan going to?

9:03

ace williams: if we win next 2 we will go to BCS game is my call

9:04

Comment From rgetzx

Is the Tony Annese from Rochester related to the Tony Annese from GRCC?

9:04

ace williams: ??

9:04

Comment From BigWorm

Who's better Dunn or Ty Issac 2013?

9:04

ace williams: Dunn

9:04

Comment From hammy

AJ at TE next year or OL?

9:04

ace williams: TE

9:04

Comment From Grizz

I think Diggs, and burbridge is the best combo out there.

9:04

ace williams: that would be an amazing combo!!!

9:04

Comment From Guest

what is drakes 40 time?

9:04

ace williams: its very fast. 4.4

9:04

Comment From jMatthe

this is years away, but Cass Tech's freshman qb, will Michigan go after him?

9:04

ace williams: if he is a top QB when he is 17, yes

9:05

ace williams: WAY too early to tell

9:05

Comment From BHugh

If you had a choice: Burbridge, Darboh or Payton. Who would you choose ?

9:05

ace williams: Burbridge

9:05

Comment From BHugh

So Pharaoh Brown moving to TE is a lock (Good size at 6-5,225) ? Guess that means AJ WIlliams moves to OT ?

9:05

ace williams: i think both start at TE

9:05

ace williams: AJ might move as a Soph

9:05

Comment From Grizz

What about the jr safety that visited yesterday? I think him and strobel go to same high school.

9:05

ace williams: i really try to not get into 2013 until after 2012 class is over

9:05

Comment From Guest

why juco then?

9:06

ace williams: he had some family issues

9:06

ace williams: one parent in Florida etc

9:06

ace williams: no

9:06

Comment From MLW

you think Bellomy will ever be a starter?

9:06

ace williams: no was for Bellomy

9:06

Comment From Guest

Do we need a qb in this class?

9:06

ace williams: my opinion is that we should take one

9:06

Comment From hammy

Does AJ Williams play TE or OL next year?

9:06

Comment From jMatthe

what is your % we win both games?

9:06

ace williams: 45% NU 25% OSU

9:06

Comment From Jeremy

When will the NCAA let OSU know what there punistment is?

9:07

ace williams: i have no idea . . . probably will be before bowl season though

9:07

Comment From Grizz

Whats your projections to finish class ace?

9:07

ace williams: same as yours Grizz

9:07

Comment From Guest

Mike Martin, what Round of the draft do you think?

9:07

ace williams: 3-4th round

9:07

Comment From jMatthe

what's your reasoning on such a low chance at beating OSU?

9:07

ace williams: the reasoning? This team isnt tough and I have to base my projections on that until they prove me wrong

9:07

ace williams: if they beat NU this week, that OSU % goes up to 75%

9:08

ace williams: these guys have lost 15 straight games!!!! to non cupcake Big Ten teams

9:08

Comment From Brian in Dayton

when does the stadium expansion start in the south endzone?

9:08

Comment From Joe from gr

25 percent ohio why?

9:08

Comment From Grizz

Who's next to commit? I say Daborah, pending his visit to nd this weekend.

9:09

ace williams: Publically - Payton or Dar. might be Dunn in private

9:09

Comment From BHugh

IF we were to end class with Dunn, Darboh, Wright and Diggs....Could this be the greatest UM class, Ever ?

9:09

ace williams: yes it might be

9:09

ace williams: it has quality and quanity

9:09

Comment From jMatthe

my concern is our offense is very very bad right now and their D is good

9:09

Comment From Joe from gr

Miller cannot throw at all! Ohio I think be easier the Nebraska no? Nebraska beat Ohio

9:09

Comment From steve

RVB, think he will be drafted or free agent?

9:09

ace williams: he will be drafted

9:10

Comment From rgetzx

One of these weeks they'll have the watershed win they seek, all programs coming back have that moment.

9:10

Comment From BHugh

Hopkins overall performance at FB ?

9:10

ace williams: i would say Hop is a B- at FB

9:10

ace williams: not bad, considering

9:10

Comment From Timmy

What's you definition of cupcake team

9:11

ace williams: Big Ten Real Teams: NU, OSU, Wisc, MSU, Iowa, Penn State

Cupcakes: Illinois, Indiana, Purdue, Minnesota, NW

9:11

Comment From Joe from gr

I agree we beaten nobody. But nd was supposed to be good. There alright

9:11

Comment From phil

Not tough? That's not an accurate statement.

9:11

ace williams: what is inaccurate about it Phil??

9:11

Comment From Brian in Dayton

so the stadium expansion is/isn't really being considered?

9:11

Comment From MLW

you see houma taking over FB next year as a freshman?

9:12

ace williams: no i think Hop starts at FB for his career

9:12

Comment From PussyFucker

Will u be in FL for the bowl game?

9:12

ace williams: no

9:12

Comment From Timmy

How many losses do the non cupcake teams have?

9:12

Comment From Joe from gr

Notre dame bit cupcake they whooped msu ass. 29 yards rushing they held them too!

9:12

ace williams: we won all non conf games with RR, big deal

9:12

Comment From Guest

We have to beat Ohio. It has to stop now. They need me to fire them up before the game.

9:13

ace williams: Second that guest

9:13

Comment From Skeptic

Is Tom Brady going to be in Ann Arbor Saturday?

9:13

ace williams: havent gotten confirmation on it

9:13

ace williams: was told he was months back

9:13

ace williams: no one will know other than DB if he is

9:13

ace williams: for sure

9:13

Comment From Guest

How long before this 2012 class makes a significant impact?

9:13

ace williams: 2012

9:13

Comment From jMatthe

In terms of Michigan football, we are not tough at all, i agree

9:13

Comment From Guest

MSU proved they not tough.

9:13

ace williams: MSU is WAY tougher than us

9:14

Comment From skeets

Best class ever has to be henson, terrell, walker, epstein,fargas. And everyone else in that class. If we had a d back then that group would have one a national championship

9:14

Comment From steve

If diggs commits with MU do you think he will start next season?

9:14

ace williams: no frosh WR will start next yr

9:14

Comment From Brian

do we nset a new attendance record in either of the final two home games

9:14

ace williams: if we beat NU, OSU could beat record

9:14

Comment From Grizz

What bowl game do u see us going to?

9:14

ace williams: I see us in Outback

9:14

Comment From phil

I understand they haven't beaten a lot of good teams in three years but there is a noticeable difference in they way they play defense and in my opinion they've shown a lot of toughness.

9:15

ace williams: D has toughness, O; NONE

9:15

Comment From MLW

so will houma be back up or could we use him in different tailback situations?

9:15

ace williams: he will RD

9:15

ace williams: RS

9:15

Comment From BHugh

Do you see Brennen Beyer starting at DE next year ?

9:15

ace williams: NO

9:15

Comment From jMatthe

MSU out toughed us. did you watch the game? it was like us vs Purdue

9:15

ace williams: ummmm, you drinkin man!

9:15

Comment From Skeptic

WHen was the last time Michigan didn't have a decommit? Ever?

9:15

ace williams: been ages

9:15

ace williams: probably never

9:15

Comment From phil

What's up with Cam Gordon?

9:15

ace williams: he wont play this season

9:16

Comment From Joe from gr

Msu is so much more physical it makes me do upset that's why they won

9:16

Comment From Joe from gr

Jenkins stone or Ross who starts?

9:16

ace williams: RJS

9:16

Comment From bigblue

MSU pushed us around. that cant happen anymore either

9:16

Comment From Brian

does Lloyd get a 25%, 50% 75% or 100% standing O when he's introduced on Saturday?

9:16

ace williams: 90% standing O

9:16

Comment From BHugh

Would a Yuri Wright commit affect the decision of Terry Richardson or Anthony Standifer to come here ?

9:16

ace williams: no they are both in

9:16

Comment From jMatthe

The difference between this year and last, our we've had a chance to win every game

9:16

ace williams: True JMatth

9:16

Comment From Guest

2013 NC, longshot?

9:17

ace williams: We will have a chance at a NC if Mattison is DC

9:17

Comment From rgetzx

Will our O-line commits start to change the toughness issueon offense?

9:17

ace williams: they better!!

9:17

Comment From BHugh

Who do you see starting at RE opp Roh ?

9:17

ace williams: Clark or Black

9:17

Comment From Skeptic

Are you saying RJS because thats what your hearing or based on your own evaluation. I saw highlights of de la salle cass tec and I wasnt that impressed with rjs at linebacker

9:17

ace williams: hearing

9:17

Comment From MLW

chance at beating bama next year?

9:17

ace williams: no, we will lose to Bama . . 21*10

9:18

Comment From Timmy

Those real teams lose to other real teams

9:18

Comment From Joe from gr

Denard gave state 7 points and we screwed up in the redzone in that game! Defense played good enough to win

9:18

ace williams: K guys, 45 min is up . . . i can chat again tomorrow night same time if ya'll want

9:18

Comment From BHugh

Starting LB corp next season: RJS, Demens, Ryan ?

9:18

ace williams: probably

9:18

Comment From Skeptic

Any chance Michigan switches to a 3-4?

9:18

ace williams: HIGHLY doubt it

9:19

Comment From hammy

Check on that 2012 OG from NV, ok?

9:19

Comment From phil

I'm a little confused as to why Borgess has gone away from the screen game and why not utilize Denard in the slot as a receiver in space with the bubble or jet screen?

9:19

Comment From Guest

2014, What qb is starting RB or SM?

9:19

Comment From skeets

We couldn't stop state when they had the wind at their back

9:19

Comment From Joe from gr

Sounds good! Tomm it is!!! More info on denard please I want to bet the game and it makes a difference lol

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