4/13/10

Recruiting Quickie: Spring Game Visitors Part I

The Maize and Blue Spring Game always brings an exorbitant amount of attention in regards to recruiting.  One great aspect of the Spring Game is the amount of recruits that are at the The Big House.  Wolveirne nation will be able to see lots of prospects standing along the sidelines. Some notable prospects that will be attending this year include:

1.  Pottsgrove, PA OLB Maika Polamalu: Sports Zone Profile  

Recruiting Tidbit:  Many people around the recruiting world believed Maika was a "lock" to Penn State.  After all Maika comes from a long line of talented football players in the Polamalu family.  In fact, so many people believed the myth, Maika had to come out and publicly say he wasnt a lock to Penn State and that he was looking at all schools.  Maika is a great LB/S prospect who would fit well in Greg Robinsons defense.  He would do very will playing in Craig "Death" Roh's spot.

Sports Zones Bottom Line: Michigan has a good shot with Maika.  Dont expect a commitment at the Spring Game or immediatley afterwards but a good showing by Michigan could put them in a good spot. 

****Update:  Maika wont be able to attend the Spring Game due to a track meet this weekend.  Look for Maika to come up to Ann Arbor later on to take part in a camp********



2.  Philadelphia, PA DE Deion Barnes: Sports Zone profile

Recruiting Tidbit:  In the just the past month or so, Deion Barnes's recruitment has been heating up.  He has been offered by Maryland, Penn State, University of South Carolina and Pitt. Deions size and his athleticism will surely attract him more offers once the spring evaluation period ends.

Sports Zones "Bottom Line":  One of the greatest things about Deion coming to Ann Arbor this weekend is so he can learn about Michigan.  Deion has seen the winged-helmets on T.V. but doesnt know much about the school.  Deion isnt looking to end his recruitment any time soon he will take his time and evaluate each school that has offered.  Dont expect a commitment from Deion (if offered) at the Spring Game but expect for Michigan to be in serious contention for a commitment at a later time if they were to offer. **Look for a possible offer this weekend***





3.  Syracuse, NY LB Antoine Pozniak:  Pozniak visits LSU

Recruiting Tidbit:  Antoine will be attending Oak Ridge Military Academy next year (prep school) but he is a player that came into the recruiting world late last year.  A year at prep school allows him to work on his abilities and have some extra time to get exposure and garner some offers.




Sports Zone Botton Line: Look for Michigan to be a major contendor if they offer Antoine. I wouldnt expect a commitment right away but Michigan would be one of the top schools in contention for his services if they were to offer.










4. Exton, PA RB Drew Harris (2012):  Sports Zone profile

Recruiting Tidbit:  Drew Harris is looking like he can become a highly-touted 2012 RB prospect next year.  He has already made headlines by amassing over 2,000 yards last season alone.  A hard-charging runner out of Downingtown East HS, he is starting his recruting process a little early by getting around to different schools and getting a feel for how the campus looks and the atmosphere of the schools in general.  This weekend he will be fully taking in Michigan!

Sports Zones Bottom Line:  Since he is an underclassman Michigan wont be offereing him this weekend. Drew is going to be watching the Spring Game and seeing how the Michigan campus looks and get a feel for Michigan in general. His trip to Michigan is on his own accord. Keep checking back with Michigan Sports Zone for more about Drew and his recruitment.







 
5.  North Bergen, NJ OLB Vin Ascolese (2012): Sports Zone profile

Recruiting Tidbit:  Vin is going to be a solid LB prospect in the 2012 class. He is already starting to recieve a few letters from from some solid SEC and Big Ten Schools.  With a huge JR season look for Vin to start recieving plenty of attention from schools

Sports Zone's Botton Line:  Since he is an underclassmean Michigan wont be offereing him this weekend.  Vin is going to be watching the Spring Game and seeing how the Michigan campus looks and get a feel for Michigan in general. His trip to Michigan is on his own.  Keep checking back with Michigan Sports Zone for more about Vin and his recruitment.







6.  Aberdeen NJ, LB Andre Hodge:  Sports Zone profile

Recruiting Tidbit:  Andre is a sleeper in the 2011 class. He is being courted by some smaller schools and recently UConn has jumped into the mix for his services. He is scheduled to attend a camp at UConn in June and should walk off with an offer. Andre has great instincts at the LB position. He is a super-smart kid with a 4.2 GPA.  He is an extremley hard worker who is going to be a steal for which ever school he chooses.  

Sports Zones Bottom Line:  Andre isnt looking to commit to a certain school right away.  Right now his family and him are taking in all of his offers and evaluating each one to find out where he fits best.  Michigan probably wont offer Andre this weekend but one never knows if an offer will be coming down the line. 







7. Freehold, NJ LB Jazzmar Clax (2012): Sports Zone profile 

Recruiting Tidbit:  Jazzmar is a player who is looking to have a breakout JR year.  IMO he needs to break over 100 tackles this year so he can really put himself on the map.  Jazzmar is a talented and competitive player! 


Sports Zones Bottom Line: Since he is an underclassman Michigan wont be offereing him this weekend. Jazzmar is going to be watching the Spring Game and seeing how the Michigan campus looks and get a feel for Michigan in general. His trip to Michigan is on his own. Keep checking back with Michigan Sports Zone for more about Jazzmar and his recruitment.


This was only Part I of some players that will be at Saturdays "Maize and Blue" Spring Game.  Keep checking back with "The Zone" for many more updates, news and info regarding prospects from around the country, the Spring Game and Michigan sports in general!

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