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Tom StrobeLLLL (hairball castoff......transfer to Ohio U)

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Sam Webb: Let's talk about Mentor defensive end Tom Strobel. The 6-6, 250-pounder is a lifelong Ohio State fan, but he has taken a few visits to Michigan and Michigan State. He talked about taking a visit to Stanford. Do you think these teams are going to be able to loosen the Buckeye grip on Tom Strobel?

Allen Trieu: I think the grip on Strobel had been loosened before (Tressel resigned). I really do think he was always going to give Michigan, Notre Dame, and some other schools a legitimate shot. He visited Michigan before all of this even came out. I think Michigan and Notre Dame have a very legitimate shot for Tom Strobel. I think he still will look at Ohio State, but I think it's pretty even across the board for him.

Bill Greene: I would put him in the wide-open category. I think he is a Notre Dame, Michigan battle. I think Ohio State is lurking. I certainly wouldn't put Ohio State as the favorite. I think they've lost a lot of ground with Tom Strobel. I don't see Tom Strobel going 3,000 miles away to Stanford. I could be wrong. If he visits there and falls in love, you never know. But I think Michigan and Notre Dame are in really good shape for him.
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From The Detroit News: http://detnews.com/article/20110609...-for-Ohio?s-Adolphus-Washington#ixzz1Om7Yvovk
 
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not that I like ESPN's rankings in regards to anything recruiting, but right now they have UM's 2012 incoming class ranked at #6. And that's without Strobel. Quite the class coming in next season, and it's mostly on the defensive side of the ball.
 
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WolverineMike;1938386; said:
not that I like ESPN's rankings in regards to anything recruiting, but right now they have UM's 2012 incoming class ranked at #6. And that's without Strobel. Quite the class coming in next season, and it's mostly on the defensive side of the ball.
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I think it's likely we end up in the top 3 of the Big Ten for this class. *Rumor* has it that we picked up another commit from another recruit, a four-star offensive tackle from California (Erik Magnuson), too.

Edit: It may be more than a rumor... Rivals' Brandon Oliver just tweeted it:
@Boliver247 Brandon Oliver
La Costa Canyon OL Erik Magnuson just committed to Michigan...big pick up for Big Blue
18 minutes ago via Mobile Web
 
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OH10;1938400; said:
I don't understand how anyone can grow up a fan of Ohio State and go to Michigan. Its baffling to me.
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Tom Strobel said:
"I have been very blessed with the opportunity to visit and meet with many elite colleges, but I genuinely feel that Michigan will provide me with both the best academic and athletic college experience possible. Like most people in Ohio, I was raised with a biased opinion against Michigan. If you would have asked me a year ago if I would go to Michigan, I would have said 'no way'. However, it occurred to me that there was no justification for my prejudice, besides the fact that it was Michigan. Despite my apprehension, Michigan still stood out above the rest. When I went there, I fell in love with the place. I am confident that I have made the right decision for my future, and I look forward to beginning my college career as a Wolverine. I think the new coaching staff is great and the program is heading in the right direction. I really think things are going to turn around.
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I hope that sheds some light on it. Of course, there could be other (more trivial) factors, like Tressel being fired (and Strobel hails from Mentor) that caused this to happen so quickly. However, I'll take his word for it.
 
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This sucks.....best of luck to Tom. Still have a hard time figuring out how a coach with a sub .500 winning percentage is reeling them in but kudos to their staff, they must be able to sell snow to an Eskimo.

I feel confident in Luke`s ability to do much the same if he gets the job. Go Bucks
 
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cbrian815;1938408; said:
This sucks.....best of luck to Tom. Still have a hard time figuring out how a coach with a sub .500 winning percentage is reeling them in but kudos to their staff, they must be able to sell snow to an Eskimo.

I feel confident in Luke`s ability to do much the same if he gets the job. Go Bucks
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Not too surprising really, especially if you are a defensive player. There is lots of playing time available up north.
 
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cbrian815;1938408; said:
This sucks.....best of luck to Tom. Still have a hard time figuring out how a coach with a sub .500 winning percentage is reeling them in but kudos to their staff, they must be able to sell snow to an Eskimo.

I feel confident in Luke`s ability to do much the same if he gets the job. Go Bucks
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it's not so much Hoke as it's these kids wanting to play for Mattison. In my IMO.
 
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WolverineMike;1938560; said:
it's not so much Hoke as it's these kids wanting to play for Mattison. In my IMO.
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I think this is right, and Mattison's and Hoke's friendship may be the best thing about scUM hiring Hoke. Strobel is a HUGE get for scUM, IMO. I would like to know if OSU's problems had anything to do with his decision. Difficult to believe it didn't.
 
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