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Live Michigan football insider chat with Ace Williams
Tuesday April 10, 2012
9:17
Ace Williams: Hey all, lets do THIS
9:19
Ace Williams: who wants to ask 1st question?
9:19
Comment From Guest
Outside of Pipkins and Kalis, any other incoming frosh the coaches are counting on?
9:20
Ace Williams: Bolden. I was told by my best source that Bolden is the guy they most expect to contribute, if not start.
9:20
Comment From Bri Hugh
Who can expect to commit on Spring Game ?
9:21
Ace Williams: i dont have a name yet. Was told that coaches got word that a kid wanted to come and commit that NO ONE is talking about right now
9:21
Ace Williams: heard its an east coast (MD, maybe??) kid
9:21
Ace Williams: not Fuller
9:21
Comment From Tim Swanbeck
Would McCray flip if offered by osu
9:22
Ace Williams: naw, i think McCray is ALL blue
9:22
Comment From Painter Smurf
Any hope for K Wilkins, Heitzman, Rock? Or are these guys just placeholders for the next two classes of DL?
9:22
Ace Williams: placeholders. none will ever be a big contributor
9:22
Comment From rgetzx
Do we still get treadwell and isaac? I think we don't get either
9:22
Ace Williams: Treadwell, who coaches thought was 99% lock a month ago, is now 55-60%
9:23
Ace Williams: to best of my knowledge, he was supposed to come this week and cancelled
9:23
Comment From Sin City Blue
Chances of Joe Mathis and his cousin both committing are? Also, how would that shape up the remaining spots we have left?
9:24
Ace Williams: Mathis is one I didnt think we had a shot for. now, it seems like he is likely. multiple commits told the coaches that Joe said he was going to come to Michigan
9:24
Comment From Bri Hugh
Oh, nice. Little shocked by coaching staff sating 'were full' at CB. Potential backfire ?
9:24
Ace Williams: Fuller might be only guy we stay open for. 2 CBs looks like enough
9:24
Comment From rgetzx
Could it be teller or bower?
9:25
Ace Williams: i dont think its either
9:25
Comment From rgetzx
Especially since mccray has already bought a ton of michigan gear
9:25
Comment From Tim Swanbeck
Will osu end up with a better class than Michigan
9:25
Ace Williams: i think both schools will be top 4 and very comparable
9:25
Ace Williams: i think OSU will get more top 20 guys . . . but fewer top 100
9:25
Comment From jack
ace, the east cost kid you're talking about could be DT Darius Commissiong
9:26
Ace Williams: it could be. havent heard much on him until last week
9:26
Ace Williams: he is coming so maybe
9:26
Comment From Boubacar
How much talk in the spring is centered toward Alabama being the opener?
9:26
Ace Williams: quite a bit on Bama. The Michigan coaches are taking the us against the world mentality.
9:26
Ace Williams: players are of the mindset that NO ONE in the country thinks they can win.
9:27
Ace Williams: dealt with that well in 2011 though . . . exciting
9:27
Comment From Painter Smurf
How has Bellomy looked of late. Will he pass DG this year?
9:27
Ace Williams: he started out week 1 very well with simple throws. past week, plays got more complicated and Russell crumbled
9:28
Ace Williams: looks like he is not as ready as once thought
9:28
Ace Williams: throws a better ball than devin but not comprehending well enough
9:28
Comment From Guest
Cravens would be a nice commit this weekend.
9:29
Ace Williams: Cravens would be unreal!
9:29
Comment From Guest
does gardner see anytime at receiver during spring game?
9:29
Ace Williams: he sees some, but less than he did in week 1
9:29
Ace Williams: they want to ramp him up at QB, but WR IS an option still
9:30
Ace Williams: anyone have any questions on my predicted year long depth chart? http://www.chatsports.com/michigan-wolverines/a/Michigan-football-depth-chart-Fall-camp-midseason-end-of-year-10-2-2375
9:30
Comment From Painter Smurf
Any chance on that white WR from Arizona?
9:30
Ace Williams: guy from AZ is a definite possibility.
9:30
Ace Williams: more so now that Treadwell is flaking a bit
9:30
Comment From ortiz
what is your take on our widereceivers
9:31
Ace Williams: gallon and tree are doing well. Dileo is #3 right now.
9:31
Ace Williams: J-Rob has been a tad underwhelming. which is NOT good
9:31
Comment From Tim Swanbeck
Do you think Brady hoke could eat 5 large pizzas by himself?
9:31
Ace Williams: i bet he could eat 4
9:31
Comment From ortiz
who are coaches upset with so far as far as expecting more from
9:31
Ace Williams: Justice Hayes is a guy that has disappointed in the past week
9:31
Ace Williams: Rawls has passed him as #2
9:32
Ace Williams: Demens is not a leader that they want. Bolden will overtake him eventually
9:32
Comment From rgetzx
How many schollies does osu have? I think treadwell is enamored with meyer and is buying the bs
9:32
Ace Williams: not sure on osu schollies
9:32
Ace Williams: they like treadwell, moreso to get him away from Michigan
9:32
Comment From Bri Hugh
Any other WR's who are high on Michigan outside of Treadwell ?
9:33
Ace Williams: there are about 5-6 names that they are targeting. no one that is near a commitment.
9:33
Ace Williams: they put all the eggs in treadwell . . . lets hope the pendulum swings back our way on him
9:33
Comment From Boubacar
More times than not - has the offense or defense been the more impressive unit?
9:33
Ace Williams: Offense for sure. crushing D for most of the drives
9:33
Comment From Tim Swanbeck
Is it true Shane Morris was crying like a baby this past weekend at adidas camp
9:34
Ace Williams: i didnt hear that on Shane
9:34
Ace Williams: doubt it
9:34
Comment From Sin City Blue
How do you feel about us getting Scott Pagano? We don't go after Hawaii players very often (ever?)
9:35
Ace Williams: Pagano isnt one i think we are outting many resources in
9:35
Comment From Painter Smurf
Is T. Talbott legit, or are the coaches just playing him in the spring to shake things up?
9:35
Ace Williams: a little of both
9:36
Ace Williams: he is playing well, but not good enough to start in Big Ten
9:36
Comment From ortiz
how many more spots we got left...we are at 16 currently
9:36
Ace Williams: 24-25 is target #
9:36
Ace Williams: there will be attrition, of course
9:36
Comment From Guest
Hoke says both lines are not looking very good at this point. Is this just lowering expectations?
9:36
Ace Williams: no, its true
9:36
Ace Williams: our D line, specifically WIll C, has underperfored
9:36
Ace Williams: J Black is playing well.
9:37
Ace Williams: Oline starters are playing decent, backups are abysmal
9:37
Comment From Guest
Is there a wild card the coaches think they can grab that most think Michigan has no chance?
9:38
Ace Williams: yeah, Fuller. they think they can get him. no one outside of ann arbor thinks we have a shot though
9:38
Comment From Tim Swanbeck
Is treadwell a buckeye?
9:38
Ace Williams: no on Treadwell
9:38
Comment From mike
i heard treadwell canelled his trip this weekend bc he's taking the SAT. I heard Dymonte won't be at the spring game either bc he also is taking the SAT.
9:38
Ace Williams: Dymonte is SAT yes
9:38
Ace Williams: Treadwell is going to Okla . . . telling
9:38
Comment From Hoke
Is their the potential that I lose any assistants this year if things go well....they seem to be the life blood of my recruiting and player development.
9:39
Ace Williams: the coordinators are locked in for long term. i could see Mallory looking for a DC role after this season
9:39
Comment From Bri Hugh
Mealer at LG is interesting. Kalis could push for time
9:40
Ace Williams: Kalis better be ready to play
9:40
Comment From Painter Smurf
Re: depth chart... need to show some love for the freshman TE's. Do you really see the combo of Moore and Miller holding up all year?
9:40
Ace Williams: we'll see on TE. I just cannot recall a true frosh TE ever making an impact
9:40
Comment From Painter Smurf
Does Blake Bars make the 2-deep out of higher expectations of him from the coaches, or he is he just an available body?
9:40
Ace Williams: i dont think blake sees the field this yr
9:40
Comment From The Guy
What is your take on the Meyer story that came out yesterday?
9:41
Ace Williams: i think it was Sporting News trying to make some noise over nothing and get some web traffic for being 'Yahoo-like'
9:41
Ace Williams: nothing i read was a big deal to me
9:42
Comment From ortiz
do we offer braylons brother
9:42
Ace Williams: Berkeley is a guy we might look after the season
9:42
Comment From Painter Smurf
How is Black looking on the interior? Can he be a playmaker at that spot?
9:42
Ace Williams: Black is playing great
9:44
Comment From Moose Knuckle
Seems like Treadwell wasn't too impressed with his OSU visit.
9:44
Comment From Guest
Is Treadwell the Jordan Peyton of 2013
9:44
Ace Williams: he might be Payton v 2.0
9:45
Comment From rgetzx
Whats the latest on leavenberry and gedeon?
9:45
Ace Williams: things are sitting well with both guys
9:45
Comment From Moose Knuckle
Why gives you the feeling that Treadwell has tailed off towards Michigan?
9:46
Ace Williams: he hasnt followed up like he said he would.
9:46
Ace Williams: giving off bad vibes
9:46
Comment From Painter Smurf
Which of the remaining DL recruits does UM have the best chances with?
9:50
Ace Williams: 2 guys we are going after are Mathis and Bosa. They are sitting well with both guys
9:50
Comment From Thor
How are the O and D lines looking?
9:50
Ace Williams: both are looking rough
9:50
Comment From Moose Knuckle
Have you been smashing any good pussy lately?
9:51
Ace Williams: quite a bit lately.
9:51
Comment From Bri Hugh
How many snaps you think Cam Gordon will get per game?
9:52
Ace Williams: on D, 8-10
9:52
Ace Williams: on special teams, a lot
9:52
Comment From Moose Knuckle
Marvin Robinson has been getting some good run thus far
9:52
Ace Williams: Marvin isnt going to start this year, and maybe never
9:53
Ace Williams: he has bee owned by KOvacs for 3 seasons
9:53
Comment From Phil
What is the problem with Ricardo Miller...seems like he might help the team at WR and TE...what is he not doing that the coaches need to see (other than blocking)?
9:53
Ace Williams: Ricardo's problem: He doesnt work hard
9:53
Ace Williams: never has, never will
9:53
Comment From rgetzx
Isaac is taking the SAT
9:53
Ace Williams: cool
9:53
Comment From Rob
How many commits do we come out of the weekend with?
9:53
Ace Williams: 2-3 is my guess this weekend
9:53
Ace Williams: should be such an electric atmosphere
9:54
Ace Williams: this might be most committed recruits attending an event in recruiting history
9:54
Ace Williams: 25+ guys. A-MAIZE-ING
9:54
Comment From Boubacar
How is Roh taking the position change?
9:54
Ace Williams: Roh is bigger and busting his ass
9:54
Comment From Brady joke sucks
There will be a michigan recruit flipped by urban. Who will it be?
9:54
Ace Williams: dont think that happens
9:55
Ace Williams: these guys are all in
9:55
Comment From Moose Knuckle
Joe Bolden will be the best defensive player on the field this yr
9:55
Ace Williams: not as long as we have kovacs, countess and ryan
9:55
Comment From Moose Knuckle
How much pussy does Denard get?
9:55
Ace Williams: seems like a lot, ever read this: http://www.chatsports.com/michigan-wolverines/a/Denard-Robinsons-Twitter-hacked-and-now-recovered-10-2-990
9:55
Comment From Gary
Best guess, do we get any committs over the weekend?
9:55
Comment From Gary
Anyything new on Gardner playing WR? Or is it the same
9:56
Ace Williams: HE IS PLAYING LESS wr IN past week, but still an option for him
9:56
Comment From Phil
I heard things are now looking up for Devin to get his medical RS ...did Brandon or Hoke have a change of heart?
9:56
Ace Williams: i havent heard anything positive on a med RS for DG since Hoke got on campus
9:56
Ace Williams: where did you hear this?
9:56
Comment From Bri Hugh
Imagine McDowell & Joe Mathis. Chances we land both ?
9:57
Ace Williams: McDowell is very likely. Mathis .. . decent chance
9:57
Comment From Brady joke sucks
Who will win a national title first urban or Brady
9:57
Ace Williams: Brady. 2014-15 we will be so stacked it might be unfair
9:57
Comment From Moose Knuckle
What games are you attending this year?
9:57
Ace Williams: Bama, MSU . . . maybe Iowa
9:57
Comment From Brian Collins
Hey Ace, what up?!
9:57
Ace Williams: whats up Brian
9:57
Comment From Phil
Why are the SEC teams now offering Midwest, specifically Michigan, players all of a sudden? Is this a threat to the Cass Tech line for Big Blue?
9:58
Ace Williams: Cass Tech is ALL Michigan right now
9:58
Ace Williams: SEC hasnt stolen anyone away
9:58
Comment From Bri Hugh
Gedeon has committed to Michigan
9:58
Ace Williams: just now??
9:58
Ace Williams: WOW. Ben Gedeon commits to Michigan!!
9:58
Ace Williams: haha, things ARE looking bright!
9:59
Comment From Sin City Blue
Devon Allen vs Denard in a race. Who wins?
9:59
Ace Williams: Denard
9:59
Comment From Brian Collins
Who can we expect / have high hopes for committing during or soon after the spring game?
9:59
Comment From Gary
Sam Webb just said Gedeon committed to Michigan!
9:59
Ace Williams: I think Sam Webb is a tool, but glad to have Gedeon!
9:59
Ace Williams: guy is a PLAYA. I would rate him #1 LB of anyone we got in 2012/13 classes, including Bolden
9:59
Comment From Painter Smurf
Funchess is the real deal. Borges will find a way to use him in the passing game this year over the current group of stiffs.
9:59
Comment From Phil
What was your take on the Hollis tweet...do you think that guy is as douche as he seems...he seems kid like sometimes.
10:00
Ace Williams: i cant believe Hollis did that. amazingly stupid
10:00
Comment From tommy
gedeon just committed
10:00
Comment From Brian Collins
Who's the better WR, Devin Gardner or Roy Roundtree?
10:00
Ace Williams: Roundtree right now
10:00
Comment From Guest
Sam Webb Reporting Gedeon has committed
10:00
Comment From king williams
ben gedeon commits
10:00
Comment From Guest
Gedeon just committed
10:00
Comment From Gary
Get that Hello post ready!
10:00
Comment From mike
Anything new with Isaac?
10:00
Comment From Phil
Will Michigan ever play a home night game more than once every other season?
10:00
Ace Williams: not likely, 1 game every other yr seems like the norm
10:00
Ace Williams: most likely ND every year
10:01
Ace Williams: maybe Nebraska is we play them in Oct ever
10:01
Comment From Brian Collins
What position do you think Denard Robinson can transition to in the pros? Will he play QB, switch to WR / kick returner, or switch possibly to DB?
10:01
Ace Williams: Denard is Josh Cribbs in pros
10:01
Ace Williams: wildcat, WR, KR
10:01
Comment From Painter Smurf
What happened w/ QB recruiting last year? You mentioned that Borges was scouring the midwest for an under-the-radar type. I'm annoyed they could not reel someone in.
10:01
Ace Williams: they borderline guys they pursued were not interested. Shane Morris scared a lot of guys off
10:02
Comment From woodrow
what guys on the D side that have not played well in Spring might have the potential to move it up in Fall?
10:02
Ace Williams: Bolden for sure. Q Washington has shown some flashes of brilliance
10:02
Comment From Boubacar
Webb reporting Gedeon committed.
10:02
Comment From Phil
Who is the next Michigan Legend? Woodson, Carter, other...Will it happen this season?
10:03
Ace Williams: Denard should be that type of player this year.
10:03
Comment From mike
Reports are that Gedeon has just committed
10:03
Comment From shanekttm
Ben Gedeon just committed!
10:03
Comment From Painter Smurf
Is Hoke grooming any offensive coaches to eventually take the reins from Borges?
10:03
Ace Williams: Loeffler is the most likely next OC
10:03
Ace Williams: is he is successful at Auburn and doesnt start paying players
10:03
Comment From Njblue
How are we sitting with Poggi
10:03
Ace Williams: I feel good about Poggi. real good.
10:04
Comment From Brian Collins
Is Josh Furman in trouble? Or will this all blow over...
10:04
Ace Williams: looks like Furman made a mistake but is a good kid and will rejoin team
10:04
Comment From Painter Smurf
Do the coaches really like Cam Gordon? Would he be a legit starter if not for Ryan being ahead of him?
10:04
Ace Williams: He would start if Ryan wasnt herem but Ryan is a BEAST and is not being replaced
10:04
Comment From Brian Collins
Michigan doesn't have 25+ commits though.
10:04
Ace Williams: 2012 and 2013 combined Brian
10:04
Comment From Painter Smurf
Who has a higher ceiling: Magnusson or Braden?
10:05
Ace Williams: Braden might have higher ceiling, but Mag is ready to play in 2013, where Ben might not be
10:05
Comment From shanekttm
That bad for Lavenberry? Or good?
10:06
Ace Williams: Well, they likelihood they go BALLS OUT for Levenberry just dipped a bit
10:06
Ace Williams: he wil have a spot, but resources are going to spent on other positions now, not LB
10:07
Comment From Brian Collins
Yeah... Shane Morris just tweeted Gedeon went BLUE!!!
10:07
Comment From Funky Moses
Who is the bigger tool: me or Sam Webb?
10:07
Ace Williams: Sam by a mile
10:07
Comment From Brian Collins
Sam Webb is NOT A TOOL!!! Take it back Ace!
10:07
Ace Williams: i disagree. he is a slob and sounds so obnoxious on radio
10:07
Comment From Dave
Do you still think we get Levenberry even after all his positive comments after his FSU visit? Have you heard anything since his FSU visit?
10:08
Ace Williams: heard what everyone else has. Levenberry has M & FSU tied at top.
10:08
Ace Williams: if no commitment from Levenberry this weekend, the chances we land him drop VERY significantly
10:08
Comment From Brian Collins
Who's Josh Cribbs?... lol
10:08
Comment From grrwolve
Hey Ace...been a while
10:08
Ace Williams: yo grr
10:08
Comment From Bri Hugh
HA. I broke Gedeon news. Suckas. Up to Levenberry now.
10:08
Ace Williams: nice work Bri!
10:08
Comment From Painter Smurf
Does Ash have any hope at all to be a significant contributor? Of all of UM's DL stiffs, he seemed to at least have some raw skill.
10:09
Ace Williams: I havent heard a single positive thing on Ash from this staff. ever
10:09
Comment From grrwolve
what's your take on Isaac? our chances?
10:09
Ace Williams: I like chances with Isaac over other 2 top 20 guys, Treadwell and Levenberry
10:09
Comment From Painter Smurf
Does the freshman safety early enrollee look good? Is he a starter down the road?
10:10
Ace Williams: he is a sure starter down the road. maybe not until 2014 though
10:10
Comment From Brad B
So you firmly believe that Denard has drastically improved over last year, to become a Michigan legend? If so, what are the key areas he has improved in?
10:10
Ace Williams: Denard has vastly improved his ability to scramble when no throw is there.
10:10
Ace Williams: he also has improved throwing off front foot and stepping into his throws
10:11
Ace Williams: so many times last yr he threw off back foot and into coverage late
10:11
Comment From grrwolve
how does the alleged commit by Gedeon affect Levenberry?
10:11
Ace Williams: well, it means this weekend might be now or never for EJ
10:11
Comment From rgetzx
Had gedeon been silent since his visit?
10:11
Ace Williams: i never heard he was silent, just very likely
10:11
Comment From grrwolve
why do you think Sam Webb is a tool?
10:12
Ace Williams: he is very immature for his age
10:12
Ace Williams: and i saw him in person once, and he is a slob
10:12
Comment From Painter Smurf
You seem high on Morgan (me too). Does he hold off the younger guys to be a stalwart at LB the next three years?
10:12
Ace Williams: Morgan and Ryan are 4 yr guys .. .
10:12
Ace Williams: starters... likely with Bolden
10:12
Ace Williams: could be CRAZY . . 3 guys for next 3 yrs locking up best LB crew in nation potentially
10:13
Comment From Guest
Ace, who do you think the out of left field verbal is going to be that you tweeted?
10:13
Ace Williams: just got a random email from someone i know but have never spoken to that said they heard its a DT from MD. not confirmed, of course
10:13
Comment From Guest
Does this commit me were out of luck with ej?
10:13
Comment From Painter Smurf
Which other B1G programs to the UM players/coaches particularly dislike? MSU has to be up there.
10:14
Ace Williams: MSU/OSU of course . . . but one program a lot of guys HATE it Purdue. Like HATE.
10:14
Ace Williams: and Hoke knows this and plays into it.
10:14
Comment From Bri Hugh
Isn't DT Webb out of Maryland ?
10:14
Ace Williams: Greg Webb? NJ
10:15
Ace Williams: whew, finally caught up to real time with chat
10:15
Ace Williams: was 10 min behind for a little bit
10:15
Comment From Painter Smurf
People, forget Levenberry. The guy is good and all, but LB has become such a low priority that he does not matter.
10:15
Ace Williams: thing about Levenberry is, coaches think he is a "woodson' type, once every 25 yr type talent at LB
10:15
Ace Williams: crazy, i know
10:16
Comment From grrwolve
Hate Purdue..??? what is up with that?? Ohter than their numbnut coach they are just there...
10:16
Comment From Njblue
DT from MD is poggi
10:16
Ace Williams: a lot fueled from RichRod and how their guys acted after they beat us in 08-09
10:16
Comment From mike
Maryland DT is Poggi
10:16
Comment From Painter Smurf
Does the frosh Souma play anytime soon? Any insight into why the coaches pursued him? Seems like a strange target.
10:17
Ace Williams: Poggi is from MD, but would seem weird if him. he isnt 'out of nowhere'
10:18
Ace Williams: one thing i do want to discuss: I think some of the 2012 recruits and MANY of the 2013 recruits are in for a rude awakening when they get on campus.
10:18
Ace Williams: too many think they are starting as freshman and are going to be 4 time all americans
10:18
Comment From grrwolve
Ace...what do you hear about Sua Cravens? He's supposed to be a super athlete
10:19
Ace Williams: Cravens is as good as it gets. a sure fire all american. Mathis is key. he has to recruit Cravens and come here himself
10:19
Comment From Painter Smurf
Is AJ Williams a future stud OT? With the way this staff has gone after TE's, I think he may be a 1-yr experiment at TE.
10:20
Ace Williams: dont be surprised if Williams doesnt cut it here. have heard several stories on him that scream "flameout"
10:20
Ace Williams: wish him the best,but dont see it
10:20
Comment From jay
Reports were that Tamani Carter and Furman have been out of practice. We know about Furman. What is with Carter?
10:20
Ace Williams: Carter practiced this week
10:20
Ace Williams: missed week 1
10:20
Ace Williams: reason: not sure
10:20
Comment From Painter Smurf
Are the coaches expecting Wormley, Henry, and Strobel to all play real minutes this year?
10:21
Ace Williams: Henry, no. Strobel YES. Wormley is wait and see
10:21
Ace Williams: Wormley needs to gain good weight to play this yr
10:21
Comment From Jer
Darius Commissiong is from MD.
10:21
Ace Williams: not familiar with him, but you are 2nd person to mention name
10:21
Ace Williams: details on Darius?
10:23
Comment From Painter Smurf
Any predictions on RJS? I am predicting flame-out there.
10:23
Ace Williams: RJS has a ton of talent. i am optimistic he will be a star
10:23
Comment From Matt
Why aren't you writing the "Hello" post over at Mgoblog..
10:23
Ace Williams: never got adked
10:24
Ace Williams: asked
10:24
Comment From Jer
I know nothing about him. But I read UM likes him.
10:24
Ace Williams: nice
10:24
Comment From Max
What's the offensive gameplan against Alabama? Will we really try to line up and try to march down the field? Seems like we're gonna need some gimmicks.
10:24
Ace Williams: the gameplan for every opponent next yr is the one we used against Bama and Nebraska
10:24
Ace Williams: some reason Borges reverted to 'MSU' gameplan against VaTech and it almost cost us game
10:24
Comment From Stew Gotz
Ace, how do the coaches keep the freshmen that expect to play immediately, in check - this guys can cause alot of bad chemistry on the team. Or do the coaches set the table for them so to speak. Also, the news on BWC perf. is very disappointing
10:25
Ace Williams: the coaches have done a great job of allowing open competition and directly discussing why all backups arent playing
10:26
Ace Williams: if a kid complains, the talk is"you want to start? Great. Outperform 'player XX" this week and its yours!"
10:26
Ace Williams: seems to get the message across welll
10:26
Comment From Ace Anbender
What happened to me? It's like I disappeared!
10:26
Ace Williams: must still be at the dentist
10:26
Comment From Matt
What recruiting site do you have the most faith in for Midwest talent evaluations (I'm sure you get asked this a lot)
10:26
Ace Williams: hate to say it, but ESPN has really stepped up their game
10:27
Ace Williams: i think they are best overall now
10:27
Comment From Painter Smurf
Let's all agree not to hype BWC. We have seen the same thing 3 yrs in a row. It is not changing significantly for yr 4.
10:27
Ace Williams: BWC . . same old story with him
10:29
Comment From jay
There has to be some attrition at LB over the next few years. If Ryan (3 more years), Bolden (4 years), and Morgan (3 years) are all solid, something has to give. I see guys like Antonio Poole being the odd man out. Do you agree? Who else could is going to be in a tough position for playing time?
10:30
Ace Williams: Poole, Jones, Gordon . . .
10:31
Ace Williams: Cam
10:31
Comment From Matt
If the Lakers played UofM in a crazy hybrid baska-football-palooza who'd you root for?
10:31
Ace Williams: Michigan in anything, of course!
10:31
Comment From Painter Smurf
Who replaces fred jackson?
10:32
Ace Williams: Wheatley is going to make some noise for job, thats for sure
10:32
Ace Williams: i think Fred like to think Mike Hart could fill the role
10:32
Ace Williams: it will be a UM friendly hire for sure
10:32
Comment From grrwolve
Does BWC have the talent but not the discipline? or is it something else?
10:33
Ace Williams: if WC has kovacs hustle, desire and motor, he would be the next Warren Sapp
10:33
Ace Williams: had*
10:33
Comment From Painter Smurf
Which games do you predict as losses this season?
10:33
Ace Williams: i think we lose 3 in reg seaon, but win Big Ten
10:34
Ace Williams: two road losses, 1 home is what i see
10:35
Ace Williams: home loss would be MSU or Iowa. Tough, running teams with pro-style offenses
10:35
Comment From Kirk
Whats the true story behind Foster and OSU?
10:35
Ace Williams: havent followed it
10:35
Comment From OSUck
Ace, why do you think the D is filling up faster than the O in recruiting? Are O players more prima donnas?
10:35
Ace Williams: O players want to feel more love sometimes. Also, with D guys, the best 11 always see the field so you dont see them getting scared off
10:36
Comment From Stew Gotz
Ace, how many games do you see Michigan winning this year?? Also, any tips on the best way to get Michigan - ND tickets?? Glad to see you back brother!!!
10:36
Ace Williams: 9-3 reg season. This yr is going to be EXPENSIVE at ND.
10:36
Ace Williams: i did see folks selling at UM night game for around $100/piece near gametime though
10:37
Comment From jay
How is Penn State getting the kids that they are getting? Seems like they would be down for awhile with the whole kid rape, QB getting punched, new coach hire, alumni pissed thing going on.
10:37
Ace Williams: new staff is selling that they are sleeping giant
10:37
Ace Williams: JoePa being gone is now a positive. less future uncertainty
10:37
Comment From Painter Smurf
Wonder if Hoke regrets giving Meyer access to the spring practice last year?
10:37
Ace Williams: doubt it. he has mattison, his secret weapon against Urban
10:38
Ace Williams: Mattison knows EVERYTHING about Meyer
10:38
Comment From OSUck
Can only hope a new dynasty is in the making at U of M. One that spanks OSUck for a decade and makes many in Columbus shoot themselves in the head. :)
10:38
Ace Williams: Urban is not scaring anyone in Ann Arbor
10:39
Ace Williams: we will be fielding Bama type D's in a couple yrs. good luck with that Urban
10:39
Comment From Kirk
For 2014 to 2023 how many legends division titles for Michigan?
10:39
Ace Williams: ha, no idea. too tough to speculate.
10:39
Ace Williams: I truly believe Hoke will rival Bo in accomplishments though
10:40
Ace Williams: and hopefully eclipse him with a NC or two
10:40
Ace Williams: about 5 more min then i gotta get to bed
10:40
Comment From Funky Moses
Ace, let's wrap up the chat already. I have two giant joints back at my apartment waiting for us to light 'em up. Bounce and head on over.
10:40
Ace Williams: count me in
10:41
Comment From Tom
outside of osu is there any job d'antonio would leave for
10:41
Ace Williams: Dantonio would be top candidate for ND job if they canned Kelly
10:42
Comment From OSUck
Bo didn't fair well in bowl games...hopefully Hoke does a lot better
10:42
Ace Williams: very true
10:42
Comment From jay
Punting competition?
10:42
Ace Williams: huh?
10:42
Comment From Tom
Who are the first round picks currently on the roster?
10:43
Ace Williams: Denard has a chance. Lewan too. Ryan and Countess are most likely on D
10:43
Comment From Painter Smurf
Any idea what Mattison thinks of Meyer personally? Didn't they kind of fall out towards the end of GM's tenure there? My sense was that Meyer like GM's recruiting, but was not crazy about his schemes.
10:43
Ace Williams: he liked Strong better than Mattison
10:43
Ace Williams: Strong was more rah rah
10:44
Ace Williams: so, Mattison didnt leave with a rosy view of Urban
10:44
Comment From grrwolve
you think we get any QB for 2013 or not until 2014?
10:44
Ace Williams: no other than Shane in 2013
10:45
Ace Williams: in 14, Kizor and Stewart are the guys. Very likely both come
10:45
Comment From jay
Is Wile officially taking over the punting duties?
10:45
Ace Williams: i dont think thats official
10:45
Ace Williams: Hagerup is having a nice spring
10:45
Comment From Painter Smurf
What do you think about Meyer's staff? It looks a bit risky to me. Lot's of guys who do not know each other and a guy with a wooden personality tying it all together. He's a great coach and all, but I would not be shocked if they struggle.
10:46
Ace Williams: not impressed. Urban could have got way bigger and better names
10:48
Comment From grrwolve
OK Ace...thanks
10:49
Ace Williams: alright all. I am out! Great news with Gedeon! BOOM
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