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2009 College Football recruiting rankings as of 11/13/09

malinakj — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 01:32:23 -0000

	School	Total	*** Commits**	** Commits**	* Commits**	Avg Stars	Points
1	USC	16	4	12	0	4.25	2,393
2	Ohio State	24	1	15	8	3.71	2,329
3	LSU	18	2	12	3	3.83	2,081
4	Texas	19	1	12	6	3.74	2,048
5	Florida State	18	1	10	7	3.67	1,820
6	Alabama	16	2	7	7	3.69	1,680
7	Georgia	16	0	11	5	3.69	1,613
8	Notre Dame	17	1	9	5	3.53	1,571
9	Miami	16	1	9	5	3.63	1,544
10	Auburn	26	0	8	17	3.27	1,534
11	Tennessee	18	0	8	10	3.44	1,513
12	Michigan	17	0	9	8	3.53	1,464
13	South Carolina	21	0	9	8	3.24	1,402
14	Oklahoma	19	0	6	13	3.32	1,385
15	North Carolina	19	1	7	7	3.26	1,383
16	Arkansas	21	1	3	16	3.19	1,346
17	Michigan State	16	0	8	7	3.44	1,323
18	Texas A&M	25	0	4	20	3.12	1,235
19	Stanford	15	0	7	8	3.47	1,214
20	Mississippi State	18	0	5	13	3.28	1,157
21	Florida	12	0	8	4	3.67	1,125
22	Texas Tech	19	0	4	13	3.11	1,006
23	Virginia Tech	18	1	2	11	3.00	992
24	Penn State	19	0	4	11	3.00	907
25	Maryland	22	0	3	14	2.91	870

I have no affiliation with rivals, spartan mag, staudt on sports or any sports recruiting agency.

College Football/How accurate are Pre-Season rankings

malinakj — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:18:58 -0000

12 teams are ranked in the Top 25 that were not ranked in the Top 25 Preseason, as follows (I used Sports Illustrated):

Alabama (1)
Utah (7)
Boise (9)
Okla. St. (13)
Ball St (14)
MSU (15)
UNC (16)
TCU (18)
FSU (19)
Tulsa (23)
Wake (24)
S. Car (25)

Coversely, here are the teams that were ranked that are not currently in the top 25, with their preseason ranking:

Auburn (8)
Wiscy (9)
Kansas (11)
Tenn (12)
Clemson (13)
WVU (14)
Ariz St (16)
Va Tech (17)
Oregon (19)
Illini (21)
Or St (22)
UVA (24)

Of the top 25, there are also some teams that moved both ways. LSU was ranked 6 in preseason, they are now #20. Penn St was #20, they sit at #6 (but that will fall in 2 weeks!). Texas Teck and Texas are #2 and #3, and they were #10 and #15 preseason.

I have no affiliation with rivals, spartan mag, staudt on sports or any sports recruiting agency

Where does MSU stack up in recruiting against other conf?

malinakj — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:19:41 -0000

I was asked on my opinion on what I felt about Michigan States 2009 recruiting class and where it measures up with the rest of the Big Ten. Right now MSU is ranked #3 in the big ten and #17overall in the nation. Those numbers do not lie, but then again, rivals.com has made mistakes on their ratings of certain players. For example Steven Threat who committed to G Tech in 2006. and is now at U-M. He was ranked a 4/5 star recruit and was the #12 dual threat QB in the nation. As you can tell, Threat is not fast and so far has not lived up to his 4 star billing, right now I would put him as a 2 star recruit. Rankings are not everything, highlight films make differences as how certain prospects show during that schools campus. I know that Dantonio likes to have the future of Michigan State to be at his camps so himself and his coaching staff can see each individual in person.

Anyways here is my thoughts on where Michigan State stacks up against other conferences in recruiting. Only USC in the pac-10 has a better recruiting class than Michigan state. MSU would have the #1 recruiting class in the Big East, Conf USA, MAC, Mountain West, Sun Belt, and the WAC, if they were in those conferences respectively. Michigan State would be ranked #4 in the ACC if they were in that conference and ranked #8 in the SEC. I feel that Michigan State is doing VERY WELL in recruiting compared to other conferences.

During the past years I have not been impressed with John L Smiths evaluation on recruiting. I never liked seeing a player sign with MSU when they other schools that offered the player were only M.A.C schools. Yes, the MAC has proven that they can beat the big ten, but as a fan and avid recruiter analyst *underground* I wanted better. I waited for better, and waited, and waited, and now that time has come. In order for a football program to compete nationally, they have to go head to head with other school for big time recruits, and win. MSU has not done that well in the past but that has changed since Dantonio has stepped onto MSU's campus.

Ringer is a John L recruit, as is Brian Hoyer, so I will give John L credit for the recruitment of those two players. Ringer was offered by USC. Michigan wanted Fred Smith, Larry Caper and Chris Norman badly. David Barrent could have went anywhere in the nation. Edwin Baker had offers from Tenn, Fla and Texas!!!!! You will see a better MSU team overall once you see Michigan State beat out the Notre Dames, OU, Michigan, PSU and Ohio State even for kids.

Michigan State is beating its counterparts for big time recruits for 2009. I have not seen Michigan State start off this fast and successful with recruiting since Nick Saban was in East Lansing in 1999/2000 season. During those two years, Michigan State received the nations #1 recruit overall in Charles Rogers and T.J Duckett.

Also what is important is that Mark Dantonio is not getting Junior College or Prep College players. He is getting High School seniors. That is key, so those players will be in the system longer and at a younger age, they have a better attention discipline. I feel that Michigan States 2009 recruiting class is a top 10 class. Especially if they end up getting Dion Sims. Now remember this, Ohio State has 24 commitments, as U-M has more commitments than Michigan State right now. The last school to end up in the top 15 overall with less than 20 commitments in a class was USC. Anytime Michigan State can be compared to a program like USC, I will gladley smile and take it. Michigan State has 16 commitments right now and word has it that they only have three more scholarships left to give. I feel MSU stacks up nicely with any school in the nation as far as the 2009 recruiting season is going.

Note: There are other school who also have the same number of commitments as MSU, but MSU only has 3 more to give out as those other schools will have 9 ore more.

If MSU fans are excited about 2009 class, just wait and see what MSU will do for the 2010/2011 class!

Side note: All 3 of these players had MSU as runnerup, so think of how Michigan State COULD be if these three stayed home. I know this is bad to wish that a kid would not get accepted to a school, but I did hope that Nick Perry, Detroit, MI ( USC) * #2 DE in 2007 overall and top 50 recruit nationally, #1 player in the state of Michigan* would have not qualified at USC. Based on that he was going to transfer to Michigan State, but his grades did end up goingthrough the clearinghouse. He is the state of Michigan's all time sack leader with Tyler Hoover is #2. Same as I wished Ron Johnson, Muskegon (USC) would have came to MSU and Joseph Barksdale *Detroit Cass Tech* who starts at OT for LSU

Michigan State Overload: Spartan Recruiting at the Skill Positions, Past and Present

malinakj — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:19:10 -0000

I have always wanted to do this. I find the recruiting aspect of the college football game to be exciting. I will break down each position for Michigan State and share with you players high school rankings, rivals star ranking, where they are from, what high school they played for and whom MSU beat out to receive the service of each individual athlete. It gives you a better idea of what type of player MSU has starting at each position!!

Note: Rivals rates players on a five star basis, and also on a 6.1 point scale, to help make things more clear.

QUARTERBACKS

7 Brian Hoyer North Olmsted, OH (St. Ignatius) ***star rating, 5.6/6.1 rivals rating, #14 pro-style qb and was ranked #16 overall in Ohio '04. He chose Michigan State over S.C, WF,CINCI,DUKE, IND AND OHIO

#8 Kirk Cousins Holland, MI (Holland Christian H.S) *** star rating, 5.5/6.1 rivals rating, ranked #27 overall in Michigan '07, committed to Michigan State over N. ILL, TOLEDO, WMU, COLORADO

#9 Keith Nichol Lowell, MI (Lowell H.S) **** star rating, 5.9/6.1 rivals rating, ranked #6 dual threat Qb coming out of high school in '07. Rivals top 250 recruit, #4 in Michigan '07, Initially chose OU over MSU, CINCI, WISC, IA but later chose the right school and transferred to Michigan State. *My prediction for starter next year*

The Future: Michigan State has another elite 11 Qb coming in next fall. Andrew Maxwell from Midland, MI (Midland High) ****star, 5.9/6.1 rivals ranking, ranked #8 pro-style QB overall, rivals top 250 recruit, #5 overall player in Michigan class '09. Michigan State QB group ranking is currently at #18 nationally. Verbally commmitted to MSU before BCS schools could be actively involved.

Michigan State is actively recruiting 3 QB's for 2010 season! All three of the juniors are rivals pre-season top 250 overall, regardless of position. First is Robert Bolden, Orchard LK St. Marys, has offers from MSU, nw, ne, vandy, wisc and cmu. Bolden is considered a dual threat QB! Joe Boisture, Goodrich, MI (Goodrich H.S) is considered a pro-style QB, and has offers from Pitt, and B.C, MSU is actively evaluating Boisture who also claims that MSU was his childhood favorite school. The last of the 3 junior QB's in the state of Michigan is Dual Threat Qb Devin Gardner, Inkster, MI (Inskster), has offers from MSU, u-m, cinci, ia, ne, pur, b.g, cmu, and toledo.

RUNNING BACK

#23 Javon Ringer Dayton, OH (Chaminade-Julienne) *** star, 5.7/6.1 rivals rating, #18 RB overall, #13 overall in Ohio '05, chose MSU over USC, TENN, FLA, IA. His high school highlight tape is really worth watching!!

#27 Andre Anderson Barrington, IL (Barrington H.S)*** star, 5.5/6.1 rivals rating, N/R among RB position nationally but was ranked #18 overall in ILL in '07. Anderson chose MSU over MINN, EMU, N.ILL, IND, IA ST.

#45 Andrew Hawken, Wyoming, MI (Grandville) ***star, 5.6/6.1 rivals rating, #35 LB nationally, #5 player overall in Mich in '05. Committed to MSU over WISC, IND

#20 A.J Jimmerson, St. Louis, MO (Hazelwood Central) ***star, 5.5/6.1 rivals rating, #30 RB nationally, #8 overall in MO '05. Committed to MSU over MINN, MO, NE, TULSA

#32 Ashton Leggett, Muskegon, MI (Muskegon High) *** star, 5.5/6.1 rivals rating, N/R nationally among RB, #21 overall player in Michigan' 07. Committed to MSU over BUFF, CMU, WMU, EMU, N.ILL, TOLEDO

#24 Caulton Ray, Southfield, MI (Brother Rice) *** star, 5.6/6.1 rivals rating, #43 RB nationally, #17 in Michigan overall in '08. Committed to msu over AKRON, B.G, EMU, CMU, CINCI, TOLEDO

#41 Glen Winston, Detroit, MI (Denby Tech) *** star, 5.5/6.1 rivals rating, #89 ath nationally, #20 overall in Michigan '08. Was not recruited heavily but was considered a legend in detroit in '08. *I predict Winston will start next year unless Baker and Caper come in this summer and take over*

The Future: Michigan State is in the process of signing the nations #7 RB class of 2009. Larry Caper, and Edwin Baker are the highlights of this class. Caper is from Battle Creek, Mi ( Battle Creek Central), **** star, 5.8/6.1 rivals ranking, #25 overall rb in the nation, and is ranked #9 in the state of Michigan for 2009. Verbally Committed to MSU over PUR, CINCI, STAN, MICH, IA. Edwin Baker, Oak Park (Oak Park H.S) is a rivals top 250 recruit overall of position. He is ranked #41 overall, regardless of postion. He is a **** star, 6.0/6.1 rivals ranking, #5 RB overall, #2 in the state of Michigan overall for the class of 2009. He was also invited to the prestigous Army All-American Game! Last RB that committed to MSU to be invited to that All-Star game was T.J Duckett. Edwin verbally committed to MSU over PUR, FLA, TX,TENN, GA, IA, MICH!

For 2010, MSU is in the lead for pre-season top 3 overall player in Austin White, from Livonia (Stevenson). He is the younger brother of twins, Myles and Mitchell! Some say Austin White is the #1 Junior Recruit in the state of Michigan. MSU and U-M have offered. He is also listed in the rivals pre season top 250 for the class of 2010. Ovid Elsie's Chris Robinson is also gaining national attention and MSU has him in their sights for 2010 as well. Robinson has rushed for over 2000 yards this season and is averaging over 9 yards a carry.

WIDE RECEIVER

#3 B.J Cunningham, Westerville, OH (South H.S), ***star, 5.5/6.1 rivals rating, #38 player overall in OH in 2008. Committed to MSU over AKRON, KENT ST, MARSH, MIAMI-OH, TOLEDO, CINCI. *predicted returning starter for next year*

#84 Deon Curry, Oakland Township, MI (Country Day), *** star, 5.5/6.1 rivals ranking, #74 WR overall nationally, #15 overall in Michigan in 2005. Committed to MSU over interest from NW, GA, ILL, and IND.

#2 Mark Dell, Farmington Hills, MI (Harrison), **** star, 5.8/6.1 rivals ranking, #21 Wr nationally, #7 in Michigan in 2007, committed to MSU over PUR, WISC, AND IA. *predicted returning start next year*

#82 Keshawn Martin, Inkster, MI (John Glen), *** star, 5.6/6.1 rivals rating, #80 Wr nationally, #14 overall in Michigan '08. Highly under-rated and like winston came under the radar and fell onto MSU's laps during the recruiting process. MSU saw his highlight film and after 7 seconds of watching, Dantonio offered!!!

#16 Chris D. Rucker, Detroit, MI (Country Day), ** star, 5.2/6.1 rivals rating, #26 overall in Michigan in 2008. Committed to MSU over PUR, B.G, EMU, IA, MIAMI-OH.

#6 Fred Smith, Detroit, MI (Southeastern), ****star, 5.9/6.1 rivals ranking, #24 WR nationally, #5 in Michigan in 2008. Committed to MSU over PUR, WISC, B,G, ILL, MICH *would like to see play more next year*

#80 Myles White, Livonia, MI ( Stevenson) ** star, 5.1/6.1 ranking, N/R, has twin brother #86 Mitchell White who plays for MSU as well.

#19 David Williams, Monroeville, PA (Gateway), ** star, 4.9/6.1 rivals ranking, N/R nationally or in his state coming out of h.s Committed to MSU over AKRON, KENT ST, KY, and YOUNGSTOWN ST.

*I feel bad that I do not have anything on Blair White, for he is a very interesting story and I would be happy to share with you his h.s ranking and stats. Since he is a walk-on * now on scholarship* I do not have any information on the RISING star receiver.*

Future: MSU has 3 verbal commitments for class 2009. Bennie Fowler, Detroit, Mi (Country Day), *** star, 5.6/6.1 rivals rating, #99 WR nationally, #30 overall player in Michigan for class 2009. Committed to MSU over Ind. Donald Spencer, Yipsilanti, MI (Ypsilanti), **** star, 5.8/6.1 rivals ranking, #34 overall WR, #10 in the state of Michigan for 2008. Committed to MSU early in recruiting process. The last WR Commitment is Pat White, Pickerington, OH (Central), *** star, 5.7/6.1 rating, #53 WR nationally, #28 player in Ohio for 2009. Commited to MSU over ORE, CINCI, WV, IND,KS, and LOUISVILLE!

MSU currently has the #9 overall ranked WR recruiting class coming in 2009!

Tight End

#83 Charlie Gant, Farmington Hills, MI (Brother Rice), **** star, 5.8/6.1 rivals rating, #14 T.E Nationally, #4 player overall in Michigan in 2006, Committed to MSU over N.C, B.G, CMU, WMU, EMU, CINCI and DUKE

#85 Garrett Celek, Cincinnati, OH (Lasalle H.S), ** star, N/R nationally and in the state of OH, he committed to MSU over CINCI

Future: MSU has one commitment at the TE position. Although most predict he will be moved to the OL. Derek Hoebing, Vermillion, OH (Vermillion), **star, 5.4/6.1 rivals rating, N/R nationally and is ranked #84 in Ohio for class 2009. I have no opinion on whom I think might start next year for MSU at this position. I like Sims if he commits to MSU, but there is always much more love for a incoming recruit, especially a 4-star player.

Rumor has it that rivals **** star T.E Dion Sims, Orchard Lake St. Marys has MSU in the lead. He is ranked #6 T.E Overall nationally, #2 fastest T.E nationally, #2 best athlete T.E nationally, #8 overall player in Michigan for 2009. Because analysts did not know if he would play college basketball or football, is the reason his rating has went down. He was the state of Michigan #1 football recruit and was in the top 30 overall in the nation regardless of position before the season. His season ended early with a knee injury, the same Ringer received his Sr. season in h.s. If MSU pulls the commitment from Sims, watch their overall Team recruiting ranking sky rocket up, from their current position of #17 nationally, #3 in the Big Ten!!!!

If I have forgotten some players, please let me know, I will gladly add them to the list. I will have the OL, DL, coming shortly. Following with LB, DB, K/P

I have no affiliation with rivals.com, spartan mag or with any recruiting agency. This is all information I have gathered throughout the process

Michigan State Overload: Linebacker recruiting past/present

malinakj — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:53:50 -0000

Here is Michigan State's Defensive backs, Line backers, and special teams recruiting statistics. Rivals does the ratings on a 1-5 star basis and rates up to a 6.1 level.

Linebackers

#42 Ryan Alliston, Lake Orion, MI (Lake Orion), *** star, 5.7/6.1 rivals rating, #29 Wr, #4 player overall in michigan in 2005. Selected MSU over UCLA, WISC, B.C, COL, G TECH and K ST

#55 Adam Decker, Rochester Hills (Brother Rice), ** st ar, 5.2/6.1 rivals rating, N/R nationally, #18 player overall in state of Michigan in 2005. Selected MSU over B.C, G TECH

#50 Steve Gardiner, Dublin, OH (Coffman) *** star, 5.5/6.1 rivals rating, #67 LB in the nation, #47 player overall in Oh in 2008. Selected MSU over OH ST, NW, PITT, SY, VANDY, WV, CINCI and IND

#43 Eric Gordon, Traverse City, MI (West) **** star, 5.8/6.1 rivals rating, #13 LB nationally, #2 player overall in Michigan in 2006. Selected MSU over MISS, CMU

#53 Greg Jones, Cincinnati, OH (Archbiship Moeller H.S), *** star, 5.7/6.1 rivals rating, #38 ILB nationally. Selected MSU over MINN, MARSH, MIAMI-OH, WMU, CINCI and AF

#36 Jon Misch, Waterford, MI (Orchard Lake St. Mary's) ** star, 5.1/6.1 rivals ranking, N/R Nationally, selected MSU over EMU

#54 David Rolf, Piqua, OH (Piqua) ***star, 5.5/6.1 rivals ranking, #48 player overall in Ohio in 2008. Selected MSU over ORE, UTAH, VANDY, CMU, EMU, and AF

#44 Josh Rouse, Newton ,CT (Valley Forge Military Aca) ** star, 5.1/6.1 rivals rating, Selected MSU over N.W, ILL

#48 Drew Stevens, Delaware, OH (Olentangy) ** star, 5.2/6.1 rivals ranking, N/R nationally. Selected MSU over KENT ST, AKRON, and TOLEDO

#51 Jamiihr, Williams, Lima, OH (Trotwood-Madison) ** star, 5.4/6.1 rivals ranking, N/R Nationally or in the state. Selected MSU over AKRON, BUFF, EMU, MARSH, MIAMI-OH, and CINCI

Future: Michigan State has right now 3 linebackers for the 2009 recruiting class. I am very impressed with all 3 of these linebackers. Denicos Allen, Hamilton, OH (Hamilton) ***star, 5.6/6.1 rivals ranking, #36 LB nationally, #33 player in OH overall. Selected MSU over NW, PSU, PUR, WISC, IND, IA, STAN, LOU. Allen looks like a grown man already. I am very impressed with his physique at the age he is. TyQuan Hammock, Fort Wayne, IN (Arch Bishop), ***star, 5.7/6.1 rivals ranking, #33 ILB nationally, #5 in the state of Indiana overall. Selected MSU over MINN, CMU, IND, LOU. Hammock had a monster senior year for Arch Bishop. He is a powerful hitter and is the team leader for a defense that shut out 5 of their opponents during the season. Last is the best linebacker recruit out of the bunch. Chris Norman, Detroit, MI ( Renaissance) **** star, 5.9/6.1 rivals ranking, #5 LB in the nation, #3 player overall in the state of Michigan, Rivals top 250 recruit. He is actually ranked #108 overall nationally. He selected MSU over NW, PSU, STAN, PUR, WV, IL IA, and U-M. Norman is a beast, his standing vertical is 40 INCHES. That is higher than Jason Richardson and Maurice Agers vertical, and he runs a 4.6 40 yard dash. I am really excited to see Norman in green and white

Michigan State does have a commitment for the 2010 class, Max Bullough. He is from Traverse City, MI (St. Francis). He will be a pre-season top 10 in-state player in Michigan. Selected MSU over UCLA, NE, STAN, and ND. Another in-state player to watch is Austin Gray, Warren, MI (Fitzgerald), he currently holds offers from PUR, CMU and TOLEDO. I honestly do not know if I have seen another LB in the class of 2010 hit as hard as this kid does. Also spartan fans, remember PERCY and ERIC SNOW? Their nephew Jewone Snow holds a offer from MSU and ILL. Also is Jamel Turner Youngstown, OH (Ursulin), rivals preseason top 250. Already has offers from MSU, OSU,ILL, LSU, U-M, NE, STAN, and WISC

I have no affiliation with rivals, spartan mag, or any sports recruiting agency. These are my own words, that I have gathered throughout the years.

Michigan State recruiting past and future, statistics on DL

malinakj — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:07:16 -0000

I have interesting information on the Defensive Linemen for Michigan State. Note: Rivals uses a 1-5 star rating basis and also rates players up to a 6.1 rating.

DEFENSIVE LINEMAN

#58 Trevor Anderson, Detroit, MI (Crockett), ** star, 5.2/6.1 rivals rating,N/R nationally, #19 player in Michigan in 2005. Selected CINCI over B.G then transferred to MSU in 08 after being the big-east player of the year

#49 Dwayne Holmes, Detroit, MI (Ford), ****star, 5.8/6.1 rivals rating, #18 Ath in 2004, #36 player overall in Midwes, #5 player overall in Michigan. Selected MSU over PUR, WISC and B.C

#91 Tyler Hoover, Novi, MI (Novi), *** star, 5.7/6.1 rivals rating, #19 Strong side DE, #9 player in Michigan in 08. Selected MSU over U-M, PURDUE, VANDY, WISC, ILLI, MIAMI-FL

#93 Antonio Jeremiah, Hilliard, Oh (Darby), ****star, 5.9/6.1 rivals rating, #14 DT nationally, #4 player overall in Ohio in 2007. Selected MSU over MINN, NE, WV, GA, and MD

#92 Ishmyl Johnson, Rahway, NH (Milford Aca) *** star, 5.6/6.1 rivals rating, #37 prep school player in 2007. Selected MSU over SY, TEMPLE, PITT and ILL

#98 Micheal Jordan, Lansing, MI (Eastern Arizona College) **** star, 5.8/6.1 rivals rating, #24 J.C player overall. Selected MSU over NE, TEX A&M, FL, MIAMI-FL

#94 Cameron Jude, Chesterfield, VA (Manchester) ** star, 5.2/6.1 rivals rating, N/R nationally. Selected MSU over Marshall

#97 Justin Kershaw, Columbus , OH (Reynoldsburg) ** star, 5.2/6.1 rivals rating. Selected MSU over MINN, B.C, CINCI, IND and KY

#47 Brandon Long, Canton, OH (Glen Oak) *** star, 5.5/6.1 rivals rating, #45 LB, #26 player in OH in 2005. Selected MSU over AKRON, B.G, KENT ST, CINCI, IND, and IA.

#89 Colin Neely, Bethlethem, PA (Freedom) *** star, 5.5/6.1 rivals rating, #33 LB, and #29 player in PA for 2006. Selected MSU over PSU, RUT,WV, PITT, B.C, IA. and MD

#96 Kevin Pickelman, Marshall, MI (Marshall), ** star, 5.2/6.1 rivals rating, N/R nationally, #33 player in Michigan for 2007. Selected MSU over BALL ST, CMU, EMU,MIAMI-OH, N. ILL, TOL, CMU, CINCI

#70 Oren Wilson, Teaneck, NJ (Harmony Prep) *** star, 5.6/6.1 rivals rating, #36 prep school player and chose MSU over Cinci

#99 Jerel Worthy, Huber Heights, OH (Wayne) *** star, 5.6/6.1 rivals rating, #53 Dt overall, #30 player in Ohio in 2008. Selected MSU over NE, AKRON, MARSH, OHIO, CINCI

Future: MSU does not have any commits out of a DT and only one commit right now at DE for 2009 class. 2009 commit is Strongside DE Dan France North Royalton, OH (North Royalton), *** star, 5.7/6.1 rivals ranking, #21 Strongside DE, #21 player overall in Ohio for '09. Selected MSU over NC ST,NW, PUR, STAN, VANDY, IA, and IND.

But the future looks bright for 2010. Junior Strongside DE William Gholston is a monster from Detroit Southeastern. I have not seen a defensive highlight film like his since Lamar Woodly, Robaire Smith, and Nick Perry's. MSU is considered the lead for his services, he is a top 250 recruit and will be a **** star recruit also. Look for him to be in the top 3 for the state of Michigan for class 2010, he might crack a ***** star, which would not surprise me. This kid is the real deal!! Gholson's teammate Johnathon Hankins at DT is a player I hope MSU receives a verbal from as well as Strongside DE Tremondae Branch from Flint Carman-Ainsworth is also worth watching also. Also is Top Jr in Ego Ferguson, Frederick, MD (St. Johns Catholic). Will garner pre-season top 250 overall honors. Has offers from MSU, TENN, OK ST, GA, MD, CLEM, ILL,NE, NC, BC, SC, DUKE, UCON, FSU and VANDY.

Coming up: Michigan States Linebackers, Defensive Backs, and Kickers and Punters

I have no Affiliation with any sports recruiting agency, rivals, or spartan mag

Michigan State Overload: recruiting stats OL

malinakj — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:54:54 -0000

Here are some interesting side stats on the Offensive and Defensive linemen for the Michigan State Spartan football team. I am still waiting for any college football anouncers to use some of this information when they are introducing the players who are starting for each team!

Rivals does a 1-5 star rating, and a 1.0-6.1 rating on each individual player. Although I rarely see a player under 5.0, they are normally just considered N/R=not ranked if they are under 5.0 rating.

OFFENSIVE LINE

#57 Rocco Cironi, Warren, OH (Harding), *** star, 5.5/6.1 rivals rating, #47 OT in the nation, #31 overall in the state of Ohio in 2005. Selected MSU over VANDY, MIAMI OHIO, CINCI, IND, and KS

#77 J'Michael Dean, Torono, ON (Metro), ** star, 5.4/6.1 rivals rating, N/R by any recruiting analyst. Selected MSU over AKRON, OHIO, and DUKE

#71 John Deyo, Battle Creek, MI (Gull Lake), ** star, 5.4/6.1 rivals rating, N/R nationally, #26 overall player in Michigan 2008. Selected MSU over CMU, WMU

#74 Zach Hueter, Columbiaville, MI (North Branch), ** star, 5.3/6.1 rivals rating, #30 player over all in Michigan 2008. Selected MSU over CMU, WMU, EMU, IND

#67 Joel Foreman, Highland, MI (Milford H.S), ** star, 5.4/6.1 rivals rating, #25 player overall in Michigan, 2007. Selected MSU over CINCI

#73 Roland Martin, Chicago, IL(Harper), **** star, 6.0/6.1 rivals rating, #29 overall player nationally in 2004, #2 OT, #10 in Midwest overall, #3 player overall in ILL. Selected MSU over NC ST, OU, NE, TENN, ILL and IA.

#62 Chris McDonald, Sterling Heights, MI ( Henry Ford II) ** star, 5.5/6.1 rivals rating, #18 in Michigan in 2008. Selected MSU over PUR, DUKE, IND, IA, and Ill

#75 Jared McGaha, Powell, TN (Powell), *** star, 5.1/6.1 rivals rating, #67 OL nationally, #16 player overall in Tenn. Selected MSU over MARSH, AKRON, MID TENN ST, CINCI, ILL

#79 Jesse Miller, Somerville, NJ (Sommerville), *** star, 5.4/6.1 rivals rating, N/R nationally or in NJ. Selected MSU over TEM, UCF, TROY, N.EASTERN, and IA

#64 Brandon Moss, Bay Village, MI (Fork Union Military Academy), *** star, 5.4/6.1 rating. Selected MSU over NC ST, PUR, B.G, MIAMI-OH, TOL, and DUKE

#65 Joel Nitchman, Kalamazoo, MI (Hackett), *** star, 5.5/6.1 rivals rating, #52 OG nationally, #8 in Michigan in 2005. Selected MSU over B.G, CMU, N. ILL, WMU and IND.

#61 Arthur Ray, Chicago, IL (Mount Caramel) *** star, 5.7/6.1 rating, #18 OL nationally, #9 in ILL in 2007. Selected MSU over NC ST, B.C, CO ST, ILL, IND, IA ST, and KY

#68 Ethan Ruhland, Lake Orion (Lake Orion), *** star, 5.7/6.1 rivals rating, #29 OG nationally, #12 in Michigan in 2008. Selected MSU over CMUY, WMUY, EMU, MIAMI-OH, AF, and IND

#76 Mike Schmeding, Rutherford, NJ (St. Mary), ** star, 5.2/6.1 rivals rating. N/R nationally and selected MSU over KENT ST, TROY, UCONN, DUKE, and LOUIS

#66 John Stipek, Macomb Township, MI (Dakota) ** star, 5.4/6.1 rivals rating, N/R nationally, #15 player overall in Michigan in 2006 and selected MSU over B.G, CMU, and TOLEDO

#63 Anthony Woods, Melvindale, MI (Melvindale), *** star, 5.6/6.1 rivals rating, #65 OT nationally, #18 player overall in Michigan in 2008. Selected MSU over EMU, TOL, IND and IA

Future: MSU has a very strong 2009 OL class. If all Commits honor their verbal, MSU will have a bright future in the offensive trenches. David Barrent highlights the 2009 recruiting class for OL. Barrent is from West Des Moines, IA (Valley), **** star, 6.0,6.1 rivals rating, #9 OT nationally, #2 pass blocker nationally, rivals top 100 recruit at #80, and is the state of Iowa #1 recruit for 2009. Barrent has been selected to the U.S Army All-American All-Star game along with Baker. Barrent Verballed to MSU over IA, NE, IND, NW, ILL, STAN, MINN, IA ST, and KS.

Center Nate Klatt, Canton Fulton, OH (Northwest), **** star, 5.8/6.1 rivals rating, #6 center in the nation and is #17 player overall in Ohio for 2009. Selected MSU over NW, IND and KS. Micajah Reynolds, Lansing, MI (Sexton), *** star, 5.5/6.1 rivals rating, ranked #56 OL nationally and is the #20 player overall in the state of Michigan for 2009. Selected MSU over B.G, BUFF, CMU,TOL, WMU, and IND. Last is Blake Treadwell, Lansing, MI (East Lansing), **** star, 5.8/6.1 rivals rating, #3 center nationally, #2 most agile OL, rivals top 250 recruits overall, #7 player overall in Michigan for 2009. With his father being MSU's offensive coordinator it was obvious that MSU was the only school for him. Michigan State right now has the #4 ranked OL class in the nation! #1 in the big ten. For 2010 class MSU is after James Hurst, Indianapolis, IN (Plainfield), he will also garner preseason top 250 honors. MSU has offered as well DUKE, IND, MISS ST, NC, ND, and PUR.

FYI: I forgot MSU has the #3 ranked QB incoming class in the big ten, #2 RB class, and #2 WR class.

I have no affiliation with rivals.com, spartan mag or any recruiting agency. These are stats I have collected myself throughout the years.

My Wish List for the Michigan State Football 2009 Depth Chart

malinakj — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:10:57 -0000

I am currently going through the returning/active roster for MSU football 2009 season. This is my wish list of who I would like to see play based solely on-field production, and incoming freshman will be placed in the depth chart. NOTE: I will only go 4 deep at RB, the rest of the positions I will only go 3 deep.

With the Offensive Line, I am basically going with what the depth chart was from the 2008 season. Because, the development of a offensive linemen is different than any other position on any college football team. Coaches have an idea of who is progressing, but offensive linement are like diamonds in the rough. You can have a 2 star offensive lineman be a College All-American, likewise you can have a 5 star OL, be a flop. Predicting the depth chart of the OL is the most difficult for me with this blog.

** Starters are in Bold**

OFFENSE: Power- I or Pro-Style offense

#9 Keith Nichol 6'2, 195 lbs, 4.68 Jr

#8 Kirk Cousins 6-3, 197 4.88 Soph/RS

Andrew Maxwell 6-3 192 4.90 Fresh

#41 Glen Winston 6-2 218 4.40 Soph

Edwin Baker 5-10 204 4.40 Fresh

#27 Andre Anderson 5-9 188 4.4 Soph/RS

Larry Caper 5-10 215 4.41 Fresh

#83 Charlie Gant 6-4 252 4.89 Jr

Brian Linthicum 6-4 217 4 .72 Soph/Trans Clem

#85 Garrett Celek 6-4 252 4.6 Soph/RS

#3 B.J Cunningham 6-2 205 4.52 Soph/RS

#25 Blair White 6-1 215 4.63 Sr

#6 Fred Smith 6-2 218 4.4 Soph

#2 Mark Dell 6-2 188 4.51 Jr

#82 Keshawn Martin 6-0 180 4.3 Soph

Bennie Fowler 6-2 185 4.6 Fresh

#57 Rocco Cironi 6-6 308 5.25 Sr

#64 Brendon Moss 6-6 287 5.0 Sr

#75 Jared McGaha 6-6 290 5.1 Soph/RS

#76 Mike Schmeding 6-8 320 5.3 Sr

#77 J'Michael Dean 6-5 294 4.8 Jr

David Barrant 6-8 290 -.- Fresh

#67 Joel Foreman 6-3 308 5.74 Soph

#64 Brendon Moss 6 -6 287 5.0 Sr

#68 Ethan Ruhland 6-3 262 5.2 Fresh/RS

#75 Jared McGaha 6-6 290 5.1 Soph/RS

#66 John Stipek 6-5 298 -.- Sr

#61 Arthur Ray 6-3 300 5.3 Fresh/RS

Center

Nate Klatt 6-4 286 5.4 Fresh

#67 Joel Foreman 6-3 308 5.74 Soph/RS

#65 Joel Nitchman 6-3 297 5.28 Sr

DEFENSE: 4-3

Defensive End

#58 Trevor Anderson 6-2 250 4.75 Sr

#98 Micheal Jordan 6-5 287 4.8 Sr

#92 Ishmyl Johnson 6-5 272 4.8 Jr

Nose Tackle

#93 Antonio Jeremiah 6-5 318 5.05 Jr

#70 Oren Wilson 6-3 288 -.- Jr

#98 Micheal Jordan 6-5 287 4.8 Sr

Defensive Tackle

#70 Orrin Wilson 6-3 288 4.9 Jr

#99 Jerel Worthy 6-3 305 4.9 Fresh/RS

Blake Treadwell 6-2 270 -.- Fresh

Defensive End

#91 Tyler Hoover 6-7 268 4.57 Fresh/RS

#92 Ishmyl Johnson 6-5 272 4.8 Jr/RS

#94 Cameron Jude 6-3 240 -.- Fresh/RS

LineBacker

#43 Eric Gordon 6-0 224 4.57 Jr

Chris Norman 6-2 207 4.5 Fresh

#35 Marcus Webb 5-11 220 -.- Sr

Linebacker

#53 Greg Jones 6-1 222 4.6 Jr

#34 Brandon Denson 5-11 222 4.5 Sr

#50 Steve Gardinger 6-2 214 4.56 Freshman/ RS

Linebacker

Chris Norman 6-2 207 4.5 Fresh

#54 David Rolf 6-3 215 4.49 Fresh/RS

Tyquon Hammock 6-1 227 4.7 Fresh

Cornerback

#29 Chris L Rucker 6-2 190 4.5 Jr

#9 Jeremy Ware 5-10 191 -.- Sr

#31 Ashton Henderson 5-11 182 4.43 Sr

Cornerback

#5 Johnny Adams 5-11 165 4.4 Soph

#39 Trenton Robinson 5-10 185 4.4 Fresh/RS

#37 Ross Weaver 6-1 202 -.- Sr

Strong Safety

#40 Roderick Jenrette 6-1 195 4.5 Jr/RS

#13 Charles Burrell 6-2 210 4.6 Fresh/RS

#11 Marcus Hyde 6-0 199 4.6 Jr

Free Safety

#30 Brynden Trawick 6-3 223 4.51 Fresh/RS

#33 Dan Fortener 6-1 199 4.4 Sr

#26 Jesse Johson 5-10 187 4.7 Jr

Punter

Aaron Bates 6-0 190 5.0 Sr

Kicker

#14 Bret Swenson 5-8 167 -.- Sr

Punt Returner

#82 Keshawn Martin 6-0 180 4.3 Soph

Kick Returner

#82 Keshawn Martin 6-0 180 4.3 Soph

#41 Glen Winston * if he starts at RB, then I'd like Larry Caper based on that MSU coaches will not use their starting RB to return kickoffs or punts* 6-2 218 4.31 soph

or Edwin Baker returning kickoffs if he is not starting as well

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