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  • #76
    Originally posted by Mk63NuclearBomb View Post
    Lawrence Hattar has committed to Michigan
    Love it!! Hopefully he can fill in one of the G positions, but if not he'll add depth and Mich is known to trot out an extra lineman or two when they go into road grade mode

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    • #77
      Originally posted by Mk63NuclearBomb View Post
      Lawrence Hattar has committed to Michigan
      Awesome for Hattar. As a Michigan fan, I guess I'll have to start rooting for him. Haha
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      • #78
        Originally posted by mtsax305 View Post
        Wheatley's initial deal was a four year contract. I'd imagine he'd have to show something next season to get an extension to avoid a lame duck year. If he doesn't, launch him out of a cannon then.
        Honestly, they should do that now. He's done more harm to that program than most can imagine.

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        • #79
          GV signed a 6'3" WR transfer from Univ of Nevada - https://x.com/_KeenanJohnson/status/1876309834448216250

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          • #80
            Originally posted by LakerDad View Post
            GV signed a 6'3" WR transfer from Univ of Nevada - https://x.com/_KeenanJohnson/status/1876309834448216250
            Interesting. Looks like he went to Nevada for the fall of 2022, spent 2022 and 2023 there, fall of 2024 at UT-Martin, but hasn't played a game in his college career yet?
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            • #81
              Originally posted by KleShreen View Post

              Interesting. Looks like he went to Nevada for the fall of 2022, spent 2022 and 2023 there, fall of 2024 at UT-Martin, but hasn't played a game in his college career yet?
              I think he was red shirted in 2022 and just didnt play as a freshman in 2023....he did lose his father in July of 2024 so maybe he had to skip the semester due to family hardship issues? His father was on the staff of Oregon football. The kid sure has the build for the position, guess we will see but I like the looks of him. GVSU is deep at WR also so not really too much to chance there.

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              • #82
                Originally posted by GLIAC2MAC View Post

                Honestly, they should do that now.
                It seems a little late in the cycle to dismiss him now. I would hate to have to begin the process in January. Believe me, if this season is a repeat of the last, I'm on board with leaving him in Marquette on November 15.

                Originally posted by GLIAC2MAC View Post

                He's done more harm to that program than most can imagine.
                Got anything more concrete?

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                • #83
                  I wonder if maybe the name Wheatley holds less weight than us older people think. None of the kids he's recruiting have probably ever heard of him. They probably have no idea of his lore in the state or city. So I think that miniature Deion Sanders effect we thought he might have just isn't there.
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                  • #84
                    Originally posted by mtsax305 View Post

                    It seems a little late in the cycle to dismiss him now. I would hate to have to begin the process in January. Believe me, if this season is a repeat of the last, I'm on board with leaving him in Marquette on November 15.



                    Got anything more concrete?
                    I would start with looking at the kids that entered the portal this season. Not only quality players, but quality students and people.

                    He let go of the DC/DL coach that the kids loved (I know for a fact one kid, a 3 year starter, entered because of that) and he promoted another coach whose responsibilities have been subpar to terrible to be kind.

                    He doesn't promote the talent he has on the team in fear of them of transferring instead of building them up in hopes that they can play at a higher level. I actually had several former WSU players approach me and urge me to have my son transfer and I quote "He owes Wheatley nothing".

                    His communication is poor to non-existent, he's thin-skinned and cannot take criticism.

                    I know one kid that just flat out quit and another that is forgoing his last year of eligibility rather than play for Wheatley again (both starters on the OL).

                    One thing I'll miss is the Warrior House guys and the families that became friends.

                    Feel free to PM me if you want more.

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                    • #85
                      Originally posted by KleShreen View Post
                      I wonder if maybe the name Wheatley holds less weight than us older people think. None of the kids he's recruiting have probably ever heard of him. They probably have no idea of his lore in the state or city. So I think that miniature Deion Sanders effect we thought he might have just isn't there.
                      I agree. The kids he would be recruiting don't know anything about Wheatley's career. It's ancient history to them. The fact is we don't know if Wheatley will turn out to be a good HC or not. He had one successful season as a high school HC and two poor seasons as HC of Morgan St. He took over a Wayne State team that went 1-9 and it's arguable whether he's made any substantial improvement in the program or not. We'll see what happens in year three. I've got my fingers crossed but I'm not very optimistic to be honest. If the best they can do is another 2 or 3 win season he should be fired.

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                      • #86
                        I see that the Davenport head coach is one of the three finalists for the Valdosta job. That must make for some interesting recruiting and transfer conversations.

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                        • #87
                          Originally posted by KleShreen View Post
                          I wonder if maybe the name Wheatley holds less weight than us older people think. None of the kids he's recruiting have probably ever heard of him. They probably have no idea of his lore in the state or city. So I think that miniature Deion Sanders effect we thought he might have just isn't there.
                          That's a big point. I'm pushing 30, but didn't grow up in a UofM household. I had no clue who he was until WSU hired him.

                          I think the hope was that the Deion effect would be directed at coaches in the state and to parents. Wayne State does host a massive camp now that I don't remember them having before. But name recognition can only take him so far if his ability and the results aren't there.

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                          • #88
                            Originally posted by mtsax305 View Post

                            That's a big point. I'm pushing 30, but didn't grow up in a UofM household. I had no clue who he was until WSU hired him.

                            I think the hope was that the Deion effect would be directed at coaches in the state and to parents. Wayne State does host a massive camp now that I don't remember them having before. But name recognition can only take him so far if his ability and the results aren't there.
                            They had that MegaCamp before Wheatley. I'm not sure how many years before though.

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                            • #89
                              Sefa Saipaia has committed to Bowling Green

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                              • #90
                                SVSU's Elijah Gordon has committed to Central Michigan
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