Michigan football recruiting - Live chat with Ace Williams!
Tuesday November 29, 2011
8:44
ace williams: Sorry for delay folks . . .
8:45
Comment From Skeptic
So do we make a bcs bowl?
8:46
ace williams: yes on BCS bowl
8:46
ace williams: i spent a lot of time today looking at every scenario and there is virtually no way we dont end up in top 14
8:46
ace williams: there is no precedent for teams in cinf championship games losing and not falling
8:47
Comment From Skeptic
What are you hearing on DIggs?
8:47
ace williams: i am hearing that he has Michigan in his top 2 . . . but the coaches havent extended him a "commitable" offer yet
8:47
ace williams: they want to wait until after Jan 1 to see grades, etc
8:47
Comment From Skeptic
Any Garnett news?
8:48
ace williams: Garnett . . . i am bumping likelihood to over 50% . . .
8:48
ace williams: I spoke with the Dad and Uncle of a recruit over beers on Sat night. They say that Garnett was ALL Blue and mentioned seeing the other recruits again soon
8:48
Comment From WolverDogtheForumMonitor
So....I'll be the first....what's the latest on Dunn?
8:49
ace williams: Dunn has not tipped his hand.
8:49
ace williams: I dont like seeing that he is now also considering USC . . .
8:49
Comment From Woodrow
Any updates on the big lineman out of the State Washington?
8:50
ace williams: Banner is not an option, he is going to Okla
8:50
Comment From John
brionte Dunn update?
8:50
Comment From rgetzx
how confident are you Garnett will end up at Mich?
8:50
ace williams: 60% confident on Garnett
8:50
ace williams: the longer it plays out the chances go down though
8:51
Comment From Brian
Ace, I think meyer will keep Dunn in state. Why not Wes brown? He and diggs would be great
8:52
ace williams: Wes Brown is not as high on Michigan as some hope
8:52
Comment From WolverDogtheForumMonitor
So I'll be the first to ask, What's the latest on Dunn?
8:52
Comment From PT
What do you think about Dunn?
8:52
Comment From BHugh
Which conference do you think we end up playing. SEC ? PAC12? BIG12?
8:52
ace williams: i think it will be Houston . . hope its an OKLA school or Big East . . Stanford would be dream scenario in Fiesta
8:52
Comment From Woodrow
Any news on more lineman committing?
8:53
ace williams: Jake Long, who I know personally, made quiet an impression on Garnett
8:53
Comment From John
So I am hearing Dunn met with Meyer, adn still came away not feeling to great. I have heard Dunn will decommit Thursday and announce UM Friday. What have you heard
8:53
ace williams: John .. i havent gotten very solid info on Dunn in regards to Meyer. Whats your source?
8:54
ace williams: i know that Dunn was not rooting for MIchigan (or OSU) Saturday and wasnt showing "love" to fellow recruits like he did the previous week
8:54
ace williams: i still think we are right in the thick of things with him though.
8:54
ace williams: As I said before, I really think the winner of the game was in driver seat.
8:54
Comment From WolverDogtheForumMonitor
Darboh is deciding a little before Christmas according to Tom Beaver. You see this?
8:55
ace williams: i am hoping we dont have room for Darboh
8:55
Comment From BHugh
Any updates on TE McNamara ?
8:55
ace williams: Mcnamara is getting schooled to Michigan by Magnuson and Shane . . . as I said in my article yesterday, I think he is one of the guys we get down the stretch!
8:55
Comment From Skeptic
What about the scenario where Baylor jumps michigan and the both pass georgia and either msu or wisconsin
8:56
ace williams: there is almost no precident for Baylor to jump Michigan
8:56
ace williams: i would be SHOCKED if they did
8:56
Comment From Woodrow
Any news on more lineman
8:57
ace williams: Looks like its Garnett and Diamond. If Garnett goes elsewhere, the staff will wait til last minute to pressure Diamond to commit but will explore other recruits and different positions first
8:57
ace williams: Diamond is not a high priority
8:58
ace williams: My article from yesterday for anyone who missed it - http://www.chatsports.com/michigan-wolverines/a/Eating-crow-celebrating-greatness-and-the-new-Michigan-Wolverines-10-2-1428
8:58
Comment From Jeremy
Ace who are your final 5 commits.
8:58
ace williams: My best guess for the remaining 2012 recruiting class
OL Josh Garnett, WR Amara Darboh, WR Stefon Diggs, TE Tyler Mcnamara (based on some major recruiting by 2012/13 Michigan commitments), a sleeper QB (yes, I believe we are taking one) and CB Yuri Wright.
8:58
ace williams: i believe we take 6 more commits
8:58
Comment From WolverDogtheForumMonitor
What's UM's chances with McNamara?
8:59
ace williams: they are good
8:59
Comment From BHugh
Who are we competing for Wright & Diggs ?
9:00
ace williams: Yuri will come down to ND, Georgia and Rutgers (and M)
9:01
ace williams: Diggs, I think will decide between Maryland, UVA, M, Okla and Cal
9:01
Comment From CharlotteGuy
Any chance at all we get in any running for Gunner Kiel again?
9:01
ace williams: Kiel is no longer being recruited by Michigan
9:01
Comment From WolverDogtheForumMonitor
Tom Beaver said anyone that comes here from GBW will lose their subscription. Is this true?
9:01
ace williams: comes where? To chat sports?
9:01
ace williams: what does that even mean?
9:02
Comment From Woodrow
Any players that are off the radar screen that might emerge?
9:02
ace williams: the only off the radar guys that I forsee are a lower rated QB
9:02
ace williams: and there are too many that are being considered to narrow down
9:02
Comment From Big Blue
Y.Wright when is he going to make his choice ? We need this cat.
9:02
ace williams: i think Yuri decides before Xmas
9:02
Comment From Skeptic
Any info on Bars and Braden... if Garnett commits theyll be competing with him Kalis Magnuson and Bryant. I like the depth and would like to keep them but is there any fear of a decommit?
9:03
ace williams: Those guys knew the deal when they committed. I doubt it matters to them. If it does, good riddance
9:03
Comment From rgetzx
any time frame on when Darboh will annouce?
9:03
Comment From Skeptic
Was Tom Brady in Ann Arbor for the Nebraska game like you said he would be. I wasn't at teh game.
9:04
ace williams: Naw Tom wasnt in but he did make an 'appearance' on the Pregame intro video twice. Maybe thats what my source was inferring when he gave me that info in June/July
9:04
Comment From Jay
what is the latest on Amara Darboh?
9:05
ace williams: Darboh likes Michigan. I think he will end up here unless we get 2 commits first at WR
9:05
Comment From John
What is your opinion on Meyer? Wil he learn from rich rods failings or will his system flop in the big ten
9:05
ace williams: I think Meyer is RichRod Jr. He will not be successful at OSU
9:06
ace williams: he will be more successful that Rich but nowhere near Tressel
9:06
ace williams: Hoke will hold his own!
9:06
Comment From Big Blue
Will P.Brown find his way back or as his ship sailed ?
9:06
ace williams: Ship has sailed
9:06
Comment From WolverDogtheMliveMonitor
Diamond won't commit to signing day. I'm not sure they'll be any room left for him then
9:06
ace williams: probably wont be
9:06
Comment From Jay
Will the Urban Meyer hire affect Michigan?
9:07
ace williams: i think we will hold our own against him
9:07
Comment From Woodrow
Thanks for the article
9:07
Comment From WolverDogtheMliveMonitor
How would we take 6 more commits with only 5 spots remaining?
9:07
ace williams: who says there is only 5 spots?
9:07
Comment From Dog
We have 23 commits how do we take 6 more? Who decommits?
9:07
Comment From CharlotteGuy
Who is your sleeper QB in the class?
9:07
ace williams: too many names to cover
9:08
ace williams: there is a possibility we can take over 28 if we have more than 5 early enrollees
9:08
Comment From John
My source is pretty good. Just like the fact that Freddie J is in town to see Brionte tonight, rather than Thursday as first anticipated.
9:08
ace williams: nice. hope thats true
9:09
Comment From CharlotteGuy
why would we waste a scholarship on a lower rated QB?
9:09
ace williams: John Navarre was low rated . . .
9:09
ace williams: Denard wasnt even an option at this point in his class . . .
9:09
Comment From Guest
I didnt hear Dunn was flirting with USC, im wondering if Michigan should be even wasting their time with him at this point
9:09
ace williams: we should waste time on him, he is goood
9:09
Comment From Brian Collins
Who do you foresee being re-evaluated to a higher star value on scout or rivals? ...a lower star value? I'm just asking for personal judgement. It doesn't have to be based on inside info.
9:10
ace williams: i think Kalis ends up being top 15 on Rivals and all the LB drop
9:10
Comment From Skeptic
In 2009 West Virginia was 23 and Ok state(9-3) was ranked 20 (8-3) the next week west virginia is 16 and ok state is 19. That was after beating rutgers by 3. I know its not exactly the same since Michigan and Baylor are higher in the polls but that was the only example I could find from now through 2009 (didnt go further back)
9:10
Comment From Jay
Ace what is the latest on Ace Will the Urban Meyer hire affect Michigan?
9:10
Comment From Brian Collins
Why would we waste our time on Joh Navarre?
9:10
Comment From Skeptic
I believe the big ten says there is only 5 spots remaining... Can't take more than 28 in the big ten
9:10
Comment From BHugh
Noticed you have Jack Miller starting at Center next season. Who will he compete the job with ?
9:11
ace williams: he might be competing with no one . . not many options
9:11
Comment From CharlotteGuy
I know I'm dreaming, but is there ANY WAY AT ALL we get Green-Beckham in the picture?
9:11
ace williams: No chance with DGB
9:11
Comment From gml41
I realize 2013 verbal Steve Elmer committed to ND...any chance Michigan still possibility or talk of how solid verbal is?
9:11
ace williams: Elmer is not an option. his parents lied to MIchigan coaches
9:11
Comment From ME
Urban is a good coach I wont argue that but he wont dominate. I dont think he will
9:11
ace williams: Urban will not dominate
9:12
ace williams: Music to our ears will be when Urban is recruiting nationally . . . allows us to clean up in Ohio . . like Dantonio did to us in Michigan with Rich
9:12
Comment From Brian Collins
If you don't think the LB recruits are as good as advertised, do you still think a freshman LB will start in 2012 season?
9:12
ace williams: I just think they will fall because they didnt have eye popping stats
9:12
ace williams: but i still think one will start
9:13
ace williams: final questions? I have to make this a shorter chat
9:13
Comment From Skeptic
Isnt it a big ten rule that you can only back date 3 scholarships with early enrolees? Mkaing 28 max
9:14
ace williams: there are loopholes to that rule .. could take as many as 30 if we have room under 85
9:14
Comment From Steven
Hey Ace, I've been following you for a long time now. Haven't commented yet, but wanted to show some love. You're info is great, and much appreciated. Thanks!
9:14
ace williams: thanks Steven!
9:14
Comment From John
I read somewhere that wormley is a beast and very underrated. What have you heard?
9:14
ace williams: I have heard that he had a great Sr year and gained a lot of size
9:14
Comment From Brian
Any chance we switch burbridge
9:14
ace williams: not likely on AB
9:14
Comment From WolverDogtheMliveMonitor
Did you see the trolls on mlive today? They were out of control.
9:14
ace williams: haha didnt see em
9:14
Comment From Eric
Which young players do you think will show promise for the future in the bowl practices?
9:15
ace williams: I think J. Jackson is going to catch a lot of balls next yr
9:15
Comment From Skeptic
In 2009 West Virginia was 23 (8-3) and Ok state(9-3) was ranked 20 the next week west virginia is 16 and ok state is 19. That was after beating rutgers by 3. I know its not exactly the same since Michigan and Baylor are higher in the polls but that was the only example I could find from now through 2009 (didnt go further back)
9:15
Comment From Brian Collins
I heard Wormley was the most college ready highschool player in the entire country...
9:15
ace williams: wow, great praise!
9:15
Comment From BHugh
Ty Isaac or Dunn ?
9:15
ace williams: Dunn please
9:15
ace williams: symbolic of stealing him from Urban is worth its weight in gold
9:15
ace williams: that would be national news
9:15
Comment From ME
even more pro set next year with Denard?
9:16
ace williams: i think we see less pro style next year
9:16
ace williams: gotta run, next chat this thursday 8360pm Et.
9:16
Comment From Steven
After the past two games, what is your early prediction for UofM's record next year?
9:16
Comment From BHugh
Not a fan of AceAnbender. Whats your beef with him ?
9:16
ace williams: next year . . 10-2
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