Raw and unedited awesomeness via Michigan football uber-insider Ace Williams.
Live Michigan football insider chat with Ace Williams: 830pm ET
Tuesday November 8, 2011
8:34
ace williams: hey everyone, tough loss.
8:34
ace williams: Here to chat and answer all of your questions!1
8:34
Comment From Jeremy
Yes it was.
8:34
Comment From ted
was JR's catch a TD or not?
8:35
ace williams: I didnt think it was . . not popular but thats my opinion
8:35
Comment From bmgoblue
whats your thoughts on drake johnson
8:35
ace williams: I think it means that Michigan only takes the 5 OL that we have committed right now and says no to Diamond
8:35
Comment From Thomas
how many spots does the basketball team left?
8:35
ace williams: dont follow that much on bball but i think 2012 recruiting is done
8:36
Comment From Dog
Why the offer for Drake Johnson all of a sudden? I really like him and his film is great but just thought if it would come that it would be a lot later.
8:36
ace williams: i dont think it has anything to do with Dunn... in fact I am feeling stronger than ever that we will land Dunn
8:36
ace williams: I think Johnson can make an impact. Havent seen much film on him but others who have like him
8:36
Comment From bmgoblue
is he a possible stud running back
8:36
ace williams: too soon to tell
8:37
ace williams: if he was a stud we wouldnt be the only Big Ten to offer....might grow into that though
8:37
Comment From Thomas
any chances some of the recruits make it to 4 or 5 *?
8:37
ace williams: which service?
8:37
Comment From bmgoblue
why about dunn u feel good about what have u heard
8:38
ace williams: On Dunn: He has kept in contact with MIchigan recruits more in the last 2 weeks(during OSU wins) than he did when they were losing. That could signal that he is looking for every reason to come to AA
8:38
Comment From Goblue1043
Why are you feeling stronger on Dunn?
8:38
Comment From Thomas
espn
8:39
ace williams: RJS should crack top 100 at ESPN
8:40
ace williams: Kalis and Magnuson should rocket into top 50 after senior film is watched
8:40
Comment From Dog
Anything new with stephon diggs?
8:40
ace williams: Same as always . . . Diggs likes M, M is still iffy on Diggs
8:41
ace williams: i have many folks call me out months ago for saying Diggs loved U-M and got crushed for it.... hearing crickets now
8:41
Comment From Thomas
i feel we have a lot of recruits on the cusp of the 150 seems like a few could land in it by years end
8:41
Comment From Todd
What's the latest on yuri wright?
8:41
Comment From Thomas
what is with payton?
8:41
ace williams: Yuri; nothing too new... will visit and be wowed. I think we get him!
8:42
ace williams: I am not very optimistic on Payton
8:42
ace williams: told coaches he wants to be a wolverine then visits ND and apparently tells BK he wants to be a Domer....
8:42
Comment From gml41
not to be a vulcher, but I cant help wonder if Zettel is looking to transfer back home after Sandusky nightmare in Happy Valley, What say you?
8:42
ace williams: he wouldnt be welcome
8:43
Comment From newman
Anyone on the fence between us and Penn st. that may come our way due to the recent scandel?
8:43
ace williams: i dont think this scandal will affect U-M recruiting much
8:43
Comment From Dog
Whats the deal with all the defensive changes during the Iowa game?
8:44
ace williams: From what I gauged yesterday, sounds like there was some 'politics' going on with T Gordon and Jake Ryan not getting enough snaps
8:44
ace williams: work ethic issues
8:44
Comment From Goblue1043
Which recruiting service do you think has the most accurate rankings?
8:45
ace williams: Scout has been the best from what I have seen. keep an eye out for 247sports.com . . . i think they will end up owning the recruiting space
8:45
Comment From Dog
If michigan starts to show major interest do you believe stefon diggs goes blue?
8:45
ace williams: Dog - Yes
8:45
Comment From Andrew
So who are the two receivers Michigan pulls?
8:47
ace williams: I would bet that we end up with Madaris and Darboh at WR
8:47
Comment From Todd
That would be great! Any recruit being scared away from some of the losses?
8:47
ace williams: nothing that i have heard of
8:47
Comment From rgetzx
You think the final four will be Dunn, Wright, Darboh, Madaris
8:48
ace williams: Sounds about right to me rgetzx
8:48
Comment From newman
has Dunn announced a date on his decision yet? What % odds would you say we land him?
8:48
ace williams: he has made his decision remember . . he is an OSU commit
8:48
Comment From WolverDog2
What did you think about the battle going on in the mlive forums today?
8:49
ace williams: give me details on mlive stuff?
8:49
Comment From Thomas
wht is with armstead?
8:49
Comment From Guest
Do you think Denard will go back to running a little more ?
8:49
ace williams: If he doesnt go back to runnint, we have a small chance of winning any remaining games
8:49
ace williams: cant win with this current offense
8:49
Comment From Thomas
and any chance we land shaq?
8:49
ace williams: less than 10% chance with Shaq
8:51
Comment From Thomas
where do u see kiel going to?
8:52
ace williams: Kiel . . . ND, maybe
8:53
Comment From Thomas
and are we still recruiting fuller?
8:53
ace williams: all efforts are towards 5-6 guys right now, fuller isnt one of them
8:53
Comment From azfootballfan1000
Any chance McGary decommits and tries to weasel his way into the NBA draft somehow?
8:53
ace williams: ?? what? he is signing with U-M tomorrow
8:53
Comment From Todd
If we lose to Ohio, is it over for Dunn?
8:53
ace williams: If we lose to ohio, yes
8:53
Comment From hammy
Coaches offered local RB Johnson, do they offer local OL gibbs too?
8:54
ace williams: doubt it... might be done with OL . . Garnett or bust it seems
8:54
Comment From Jeremy
Coaches really need to go after Kiel.
8:54
ace williams: kiel wont come with shane committed
8:54
Comment From Thomas
mcGary is signing thurs
8:54
Comment From bluesouth
Thanks for the chat time ace, nice diversion from the PSU crap
8:54
ace williams: JoePa is GONE from what I have been told
8:55
ace williams: Chat Sports writer met with name ESPN guys off the record today.
8:55
ace williams: looks like its a done deal
8:55
ace williams: ESPN wont report until school confirms though
8:55
ace williams: but that writer broke the story for this site
Should JoePa be fired - Vote Now
8:55
Comment From Joe
Whats Pocic going to do?
8:55
Comment From Thomas
any chances we land more 2013 guys?
8:57
ace williams: i have not paid much attention to 2013 guys yet... too early
8:57
Comment From Pazman
Do you think Paterno's name comes off the Stagg-Paterno Trophy ?
8:57
ace williams: no, not unless he is charged with a crime
8:57
Comment From bluesouth
whats the politics behind T Gordon not getting PT?
8:57
ace williams: attitude/hustle issues
8:57
Comment From Todd
Who replaces JoePa ?
8:57
ace williams: i would bet the house on AL Golden
8:57
Comment From Thomas
appreciate all the help ace. have a great night buddy
8:57
ace williams: thx thomas
8:57
Comment From azfootballfan1000
Where's Rich Rod going next? Ole Miss?
8:58
ace williams: Rich will not end up in: Big East, Big 12, Big Ten or SEC
8:58
ace williams: So, I would bet ACC school or mid-major
9:00
Comment From Todd
Thanks for the chat ace. Have a great night
9:00
ace williams: thx Todd
9:00
Comment From Guest
anything on another rb
9:00
ace williams: pretty much Dunn or bust
9:01
ace williams: Top ten player, top 3 QB for sure
9:01
Comment From ralph
where do u think morris is ranked next yr>
9:01
ace williams: Top ten player, top 3 QB for sure
9:02
Comment From bluesouth
heard any rumor that Brandon asked RR to have Denard cut his locks
9:02
ace williams: never heard that one
9:02
ace williams: 1/2 the team has dreads!
9:02
Comment From Guest
is hoke going to wear the headset during games
9:02
ace williams: who the hell knows
9:02
Comment From doug
Have you heard anything on the receiver powe at all
9:02
ace williams: havent heard much on him... dont think anything is happening there
9:03
Comment From Mace Williams
can u link the article u said about joepa being fired?
9:03
Comment From azfootballfan1000
Are you surprised Hoke didn't recruit RBs more heavily for 2012 considering Shaw will be gone and V Smith is, what, a junior?
9:04
ace williams: i think they like what they have in fitz and the freshman
9:04
ace williams: so, not panic modde
9:04
ace williams: mode
9:04
ace williams: also speaks to where they think they are with dunn
9:04
Comment From bluesouth
how is Stonum holding up have not heard him mentioned in the past couple weeks?
9:05
ace williams: Stonum is doing fine
9:05
ace williams: no news is good news
9:05
ace williams: Article on Joe Pa being fired: http://www.chatsports.com/penn-state-nittany-lions/a/Source-Paterno-to-step-down-from-Penn-State-on-Thursday-10-137-26
9:05
ace williams: Vote in this poll: Should Joe Pa be fired? http://www.chatsports.com/a/Should-Joe-Paterno-step-downbe-fired-at-Penn-State-40-379
9:05
Comment From doug
Is it just me or are we having a hard time realing in the offensive skill position
9:06
ace williams: its not u!
9:06
ace williams: but i think 2013 will be a banner yr for skill position folks
9:06
ace williams: Morris will lead the charge in bringing in talent to work with
9:06
ace williams: helps that we have a stellar O line this yr
9:06
Comment From bluesouth
Do we see Grady more in the last three games
9:06
ace williams: not much more
9:09
Comment From bluesouth
Agree Morris will atract WR talent
9:09
Comment From Joe
Hows Ricardo Miller doing?
9:09
ace williams: he is buried on depth chart but might be called on to start next yr . . .
9:09
ace williams: weird that he gets no snaps
9:10
Comment From bluesouth
Gordons attitude/husstle issues a result of TW getting the nod at safety?
9:10
ace williams: there is some thoughts out there that Woolfolk gets preferential treatment
9:11
ace williams: he kept playing over countess when it was clear Countess was light years better
9:11
ace williams: and now this...
9:11
Comment From bluesouth
whats the reason for such little PT for Odoms?
9:11
ace williams: simple, Gallon is so much better
9:11
Comment From Pazman
Do you think there is any chance Denard becomes an accurate passer ? Seems we miss out on sure touchdowns every week
9:12
ace williams: no, i dont think we will see that great of an offense with denard here
9:12
ace williams: we will have O struggles until 2014 at least
9:12
ace williams: but will have great D
9:12
ace williams: i would take an LSU style team though
9:12
Comment From bluesouth
Any body might be better than Moore at TE? just my opinion
9:12
ace williams: i think Moore is 50/50 on getting a 5th yr
9:12
Comment From Guest
will countess be covering the #1 receivers for the rest of the season so we dont have to watch floyd play 7 yds off the line
9:13
ace williams: Troy and JT Floyd: the 2011 version of 'The Suspects"
9:13
ace williams: cant wait for the 2-3* talents in secondary to be replaced by Big Ten playmakers
9:13
Comment From Joe
Score of ALabama vs Michigan next year?
9:13
ace williams: 21-3 Bama
9:14
ace williams: we will move ball but will go 0-4 in red zone on TDs
9:14
ace williams: TO's will play a part
9:14
Comment From bluesouth
huh? how soon we frget the Big Ten O Play of the year
9:15
ace williams: lets be real on Denard, and O as a whole, they have never got it done against a Big Ten team with a pulse . . .
9:15
ace williams: those teams are: Iowa, MSU, OSU, Neb, Wisconsin
9:15
ace williams: when they put together a great game against one of those teams, I might change my tune
9:15
Comment From Guest
very true
9:15
Comment From bluesouth
Michigan will suprise
9:16
Comment From bluesouth
forget
9:16
Comment From bluesouth
as first year starters yes
9:17
Comment From Joe
WHose penn states next coach?
9:17
ace williams: Al Golden
9:17
Comment From bluesouth
So is it Denard or Borges?
9:18
ace williams: combo . . Denard has been told to run after 3 sec in pocket... JUST WONT DO IT!
9:18
ace williams: i have been told that he has a deep thigh bruise that cam about in beginning of purdue game FYI
9:18
Comment From Guest
what stud guys do u think will commit for 2013 with morris
9:18
ace williams: i wont speculate on 2013 until 2012 NSD
9:18
Comment From bluesouth
I'm with you on that
9:18
Comment From Bobby
Michigan looking at any other TEs aside from moving Pharoah?
9:18
ace williams: no ne TE's
9:19
ace williams: new*
9:23
Comment From Joe from gr
Urban Meyer to penn state?
9:23
ace williams: no chance on meyer to PSU
9:23
ace williams: IMO
9:23
Comment From Joe
Golden was there in 2000... I've heard people say that Penn State isnt going to hire someone from the paterno tree
9:23
ace williams: they will surely look to michigans experience hiring outside the program
9:23
ace williams: and decide Golden is the only option
9:24
Comment From Bobby
Any chance we take a second look at Reeves and/or Schutt in that Penn State class?
9:24
ace williams: i dont think either guys fits in with the recruiting plan
9:24
ace williams: so, no
9:24
Comment From Pazman
Tom Brady still planning on being at a game this year ?
9:24
ace williams: havent inquired since early in yr but all accts were that Nebraska game was looking promising
9:25
Comment From Joe from gr
Ohio state can't really have a better shot at urban with sanctions coming?
9:25
ace williams: the fact that they will probably finish with a better record than Michigan after all they have been through speaks volumes to the talent Urban will inherit
9:25
ace williams: hate to say it, but i am not so sure I wouldnt take #5 at OSU over #16 at Michigan right now
9:26
Comment From dice
do you see gardner possibly beating out denard next year?
9:26
ace williams: he will be given every opportunity
9:26
ace williams: he needs to be a 18/25 for 275 yd and 3td QB if he wants to beat Dnard
9:27
ace williams: only chance he has is if he is light years better passing
9:27
ace williams: ask Diggs, I have not heard on his visit plans
9:27
Comment From dee
When Will Stepon diggs set up his visit To M ?
9:27
Comment From Skeptic
Is Demens still not starting next year?
9:27
ace williams: Skeptic: They king of taking a prediction and calling it a fact
9:27
Comment From Joe from gr
Ace to it looks like devin can't read defenses ? He hold the ball? Thoughts?
9:27
ace williams: Devin is pretty rough back there right now
9:29
Comment From dice
how do you see the last three games playing out
9:29
ace williams: i see this week coming down to the last 2min like Iowa . . . goes either way
9:29
ace williams: we lose last 2
9:31
Comment From bluesouth
Hey Thanks for the chat time Ace W. will see you next week
9:31
ace williams: thx BlueSouth
9:31
Comment From timwhite
I have a foot fetish
9:31
Comment From Joe from gr
Your picking Ohio state over us? Oh lord if we can't beat them this year when? Lol
9:31
ace williams: yeah i was basing my thoughts on what we did vs MSU and Iowa D... got shut down by both so I dont know what changed vs OSU
9:32
Comment From Skeptic
you should add the word prediction before you write them
9:32
ace williams: everything I write is my opinion skeptic
9:32
ace williams: based on my knowledge from folks close to progam
9:32
ace williams: program
9:32
Comment From timwhite
I am Otsego's greatest Michigan fan
9:32
Comment From Mick
Ace, how the hell can u claim we lose last 2, you're just guessing, we beat Wildcats there and they beat Neb on the road, OSU is average on offense
9:33
ace williams: Mick - we beat Minn 58-0, the beat Iowa . . . really helped us vs the Hawkeyes right?
9:33
Comment From timwhite
I am a moderator on MLive
9:33
Comment From Skeptic
if so then in the past when you said kalis will be a wolverine how do i know if its an opinion or not?
9:34
ace williams: Skeptic, you serious Clarke? Do you expect me to predict the future?
9:35
Comment From timwhite
hey Ace I always say that you are a fraud on MLive , care to comment
9:35
ace williams: tim - i was acquitted on all charges of fraud and embezzlement
9:35
Comment From Joe from gr
The defense is a lot better correct in your opinion ?
9:35
ace williams: hellll yeah
9:35
ace williams: light years better
9:36
ace williams: i dont know about you all, but i am actually CONFIDENT when the D is on the field now!
9:36
ace williams: feeld great
9:36
Comment From Mick
Ace, our D is way better, we have a chance to win all 3 games as long as we play well
9:36
ace williams: Mick, I hope we do and think we CAN win em, just dont think we will win mor than 1
9:37
Comment From Skeptic
no but i dont know if its inside info or your opinion
9:37
ace williams: unless Hoke tells me something, its always opinion based on 2nd hand knowledge
9:37
ace williams: Hoke has yet to tell me anything, but we are getting massages together after game this weekend. I will let you know what he says.
9:38
Comment From dice
has will campbell regressed didn,t notice him much last game
9:38
ace williams: i think Will is doing fine... he will continue to improve under this staff
9:38
Comment From Joe from gr
Why do guys ask him if he's a fraud what makes him a fraud? So rediculous
9:38
Comment From Mick
Well I think you're wrong bud
9:38
Comment From Mick
We will win both home games, got to get the road victory this week
9:38
ace williams: Mick, appreciate your opinion. what was your prediction for MSU and Iowa games?
9:38
Comment From Joe from gr
How much do you think stonum would be helping now ?
9:39
ace williams: not much.... he would provide a deep threat but no one could get him the rock
9:41
ace williams: still so crazy to me that the best 2 coaches in football right now are MIchigan Men and neither are coaching Michigan
9:41
Comment From Mick
what was yours for ND?
9:41
ace williams: I said ND 31-27
9:42
ace williams: and was spot on until 8 seconds left!
9:42
Comment From Joe from gr
Unless denard throws a jump ball he can't throw over 20 yds
9:42
Comment From Joe from gr
Ace was juniors catch a catch? Your opinion I say yes
9:42
ace williams: i say no, if the ball hits ground as you fall i dont think it is a TD . . .
9:42
Comment From Skeptic
What Im trying to say is I dont know whats youur opinion based on insider soirces or ones based on public knowledge... my opinion right now is treadwell will pick michigan but its just an opinion based on public info. I'd like to know when your opinion is based on something other than public info?
9:43
ace williams: maybe we can get some bat-code going on so you know when
9:44
ace williams: Skeptic, you are being a tad dramatic, should I start every article sentence, tweet and chat with FIS and NFIS (from/ not from inside source)
9:44
ace williams: do you think someone gave me inside knowledge that we will lose to OSU????
9:44
ace williams: i dont know any psychics
9:44
Comment From Mick
I thought we would beat Iowa, but got jobbed numerous times in that fucking game
9:44
Comment From Skeptic
Was it really ridiculous for me to think a contact of yours told you demens wont start next year?
9:45
ace williams: on Demens: I was told of his attitude, personal and work ethic issues and came to conclusion on my own
9:45
ace williams: also based that on love affair the D staff have with some 2012 frosh LB
9:45
Comment From Joe from gr
Even if the ball doesn't move? He didn't trap it.
9:45
Comment From dice
any special unis for any of the remaining games?
9:46
ace williams: well, now that you ask on unis: I DO NOT predict it will happen, but .... adidas has sent a maize version of the legacy jerseys and Hoke and DB have had players try it on with shoulder pads . . .
9:46
ace williams: was a rumor inside AD that they might be worn for OSU game . .. baseless rumor so far
9:47
Comment From Joe from gr
We got 4 stud linebackers coming in next year at least one will start! Demens will not I say Ross will
9:47
Comment From Mick
Ace, just ignore that skeptic guy, he's more like a septic
9:47
Comment From woodrow
What are your thoughts on the running back from AA Pioneer?
9:47
ace williams: i think he has great stats and I am ok with commitment.... dont think it changes anything with Dunn optimism
9:48
ace williams: FYI, someone just email me: 24Sports has releases it 2013 early rankings: http://247sports.com/Recruit/Top247/2013
9:48
ace williams: Vote YES in this POLL! http://www.chatsports.com/a/Should-Joe-Paterno-step-downbe-fired-at-Penn-State-40-379
9:48
Comment From woodrow
It looks like he has speed to burn and would compliment Dunn
9:48
ace williams: Thunder and Lightening anyone?
9:48
Comment From Joe from gr
Shane Morris start as freshman?
9:49
ace williams: he shouldnt start . . but he wont RS unless Gardner gets his 5th yr, which I doubt he will
9:49
Comment From doug
Why is it do you think we have such a hard time with the offensive skill position
9:50
ace williams: look at the skill players stats last 4 yrs . . . no one guy has had awesome #s
9:50
ace williams: recruits look at that
9:50
ace williams: thats why we recruited so well with Carr . . 1000yr WR and RB every year
9:50
Comment From Joe from gr
Will joe pa coach this weekend? Your guess?
9:50
ace williams: No, sounds like he is gone Thursday
9:50
Comment From Mick
Hey Ace, how come u were persona non grata last week or so?
9:51
ace williams: Big project I am working on for my day job....
9:51
ace williams: you know persona non grata means: not welcome right!
9:51
Comment From Mick
damn day job always getting in the way
9:51
ace williams: lol
9:52
ace williams: well gents, lets fire off the last questions .. .
9:53
ace williams: so, did 247 get a Michigan site?
9:53
ace williams: who did they hire to be writers/mods?
9:54
Comment From Joe from gr
I think joe pa made a bad choice call the police! Could have done more! It's a moral issue! You agree?
9:54
Comment From Mick
I thought it meant missing in action kinda
9:54
Comment From BlueAlaska
Will DR ever run a sideline route? Seems like he would be a threat as a long receiver
9:54
Comment From Eric
Ace, what do you think of the offensive strategy? Specifically I-formation running. I think it worked OK for parts of the Iowa game, but in my opinion it just bleeds the clock...eventually the defense will make a stop near the red zone
9:54
ace williams: O strategy? I think it sucks.....
9:54
Comment From Mick
U r welcome in my book btw
9:55
ace williams: thanks Mick
9:59
Comment From Mick
M 27 Ill 17
10:00
ace williams: boom
10:00
Comment From Joe from gr
Thanks for your time ace. So 3 losses to end the year?
10:00
ace williams: doubt it . . 1-2 is my call
10:00
ace williams: later gents!!!
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