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Book Reviews: Jam
on 10.15.2012
Yahtzee's latest will have you loving spiders and hating sandwiches.
All right, so the internet's favourite non-Sterling shaped curmudgeon has released his difficult second album-sorry, novel- to (it would appear) little fanfare. Thus, it was a pleasant surprise when I came across a copy in my local Waterstones.
Naturally I snapped it up before some one far less handsome could be alerted to my growing coos of manly delight and prize it out of my soft warm trouser-hands!
Sorry, just finished it and trying to get out all of my thoughts before they ebb away into the dank, malnourished U-bend of my critical appraisal lobe. Apologies in advance for any wandery, floaty, stream-of-conciousness type stuff within. Ooh an owl.
Now as far as I'm aware the obvious (if not "required") manner of reviewing any of Messr Croshaw's emissions would be through the format of short video (say approx five minutes) with a yellow background, limited animation, speaking quickly with the British accent on full display. However, this won't be happening here as this is a text review and I fear for the safety of the world's few undamaged dead horses.
Naturally this review is gonna be all kinds of spoiler a-go go. So right away throwing up a big ol' SPOILER WARNING for those inclined to avoid such things. I do try to keep things vague but preventative medicine and all that blah de blah de blah. Standard Disclaimers, viewer discretion, you have been warned.
Synopsis! Well it's an apocalypse. Specifically a jam-themed one and the party is going down one morning in central Brisbane. A group of hapless nobodies awakens to find their fair city blanketed with sweet, sticky, flesh-eating preserve (the nature of which is played refreshingly straight) and they-faced with the possibility of being mankind's last hope-must venture forth to seek out new life and new civilisations, to boldly go where no one has gone before (may be remembering that wrong) all the while trying to avoid being eaten alive-to death!
The Terror Is Spreading!
Right off the bat let's eliminate the negative so we can accentuate that positive. Partly because that's how these things tend to go and more importantly because I feel that the bad is dramatically out weighed by the good on this one; with most of the minus points being fairly simple ones that can be forgiven by the pluses.
As said above Jam is very much an apocalypse scenario novel. It says so right on the jacket and that means that the book follows much of the expected formula for these kinds of things to a tee, without much in the way of great twists or curve balls narratively speaking. The survivors are an assorted mix of clashing personalities; the conspiracy nut, the cynical snarker, the survivalist and the cypher protagonist. Much of the book focusses on their interactions to the new emerging status quo; there are misadventures in a shopping mall, hysterical fanatics and cryptic secret agent governmental types who provide adversarial forces and propel the plot ahead in several small ways. All fairly familiar territory.
For the most part the characters all stay within their designated remits, providing the sort of reactions you expect and going through the prerequisite character arcs. Yes the survivalist capitalises on the situation only to ego trip the light fantastic, the conspiracy nut learns that her digging is ultimately pointless in the wake of such events and the cynic...well remains a cynic but (reluctantly) gains a heart of gold by journey's end.
Right here is where I draw the book's biggest criticisms. On the surface everything is just a bit too well worn, many sequences play out pretty much as expected and the survival chances of major characters can be accurately deduced (even down to the where and when) pretty much from their introduction.
Likewise, the book's moments of satire and pointed observational jabs feel somewhat underwhelming through their being a tad too broad or just a bit too obvious. A mall full of teenagers and twentysomethings all acting "ironically" without any concept of what the word means devolving into a fanatical cult with silly names and nonsensical pandering with a society heavily skewed toward what is "cool" gets branded as being just like an internet forum. Whilst an office building goes stereotypically grass skirt, body paint tribal yet still rigidly adheres to it's initial bureaucratic regimes (down to departmental regulations and management meetings). Each scenario is presented entertainingly enough don't get me wrong, but they just lack that spark of originality that separate them from the kind of set ups you might find in something by Terry Pratchett or Douglas Adams. Not a bad bunch to be associated with mind, but Yahtzee could do with finding a bit more of his own voice.
Saints Preserve Us!
Furthermore, and this really is a case of your mileage may vary, but some readers just might not find this one as funny as they were expecting. Oh sure there are jokes to be found and laughs to be had but they definitely feel few and far between in some parts; instead relying on the overall humorous nature of the scenario to pick up the slack, making it less a comedy book but a book with comedy in it. Not strictly a bad thing, just a little caveat emptor for those expecting a wall to wall knee slapper of a thing.
Wheew, now before you guys and gals get the feeling that I didn't like this thing lemme remind you of what I said up there (I mean, I'd hate for anybody to call me a liar here) and move swiftly on to the good stuff.
First up as I'm sure some of you are probably thinking (maybe), that it doesn't really matter if the narrative is a bit old hat you yourself said that this kind of thing is all about the character interactions and the way people react when thrown together in such alarming circumstances. Not that silly old plot. Pfft I say
Frankly, in this case I couldn't agree more and thankfully this is the area in which Yahtzee shines.
Yes characters are in many ways archetypes but they are sprinkled with enough interesting quirks and foibles to keep them lively and entertaining.
For example, agent "X" is your typical woman in black, Dana Scully type who Knows More Than She Lets On. But she is saved from being a one note excuse in lazy crypticism (even a word?) by being so appalling bad at hiding this fact from everyone (attempting to keep it from characters to further and further more ludicrous extremes) as well as being constantly undercut by other agents, scientists and even survivors that she becomes a wonderfully embarrassed and flustered personality that makes her simultaneously infuriating and weirdly endearing.
Similarly, credit must go to Yahtzee in his construction of resident cynic (and games developer) Don. Here he shows considerable restraint in not making Don an author insert one-liner machine. Instead his pig-headed myopia regarding the recovery of his "life's work" despite the danger and the good chance that there might not be any "life" to go back to ensures that he never drags down the momentum of other characters or becomes too self aware. Nice work Yahtzee, nice work.
Jam Puns!
I hold my biggest round of applause however for the creation of Goliath Bird Eater Mary who steals the show with some of the funniest moments in the book, as well as pulling double duty as both a sounding board and pseudo love interest (trust me, go with it) to narrator Travis.
Travis himself is another example of where Jam triumphs. One of the oldest straws in fiction is that a good character-particularly a lead-should always be an active one, never reacting to others and being led around by the plot. He has to be the type that can take charge of a situation, or at the very least make some kind of impact. Travis breaks this rule spectacularly. An unemployed no-hoper Travis drifts from scene to scene often at the behest of other characters, and is by his own admission too nervy and well spineless to ever take a stand. Even after some smaller sequences toward the end he never truly becomes what we would consider a leader of men and doer of deeds-he (alongside damn near everyone) never really has a big damn heroes moment.
Now normally this kind of apathy can be a death knell but here Yahtzee turns it into something brilliant buy using it as an example of what Jam is all about. Which is a book, not about what makes people tick, but about what they do to keep themselves ticking.
Jam is the story of coping mechanisms and the ways (often incredibly stupid) that people will try and remain in their comfort zones. For Travis this is allowing himself to be led-to not let himself be fazed or involved in the situation. Instead he stands slightly to the side, not as a cool headed observer, but as someone just desperate to keep it together. This extends to each and every character we meet-for the central cast their defining attribute is also their main defence against the sheer lunacy and terror of the situations they face in the "jampocalypse" from Don's hard drive, to Angela's filming to Tim's goal of a sustainable future,
Throughout the book we watch as our heroes (for lack of a better term) and those around them do their absolute best to keep it together any way they can and Yahtzee is at his absolute best when he shows us just how stubbornly humans will cling to any shred of control and comfort in trying times. And this stubbornness, and sheer refusal to accept reason is another point in Jam's favour.
Never before can I say that in any apocalyptic or disaster movie, tv show, game or book have I encountered such honest and believable accounts of human stubbornness, insensitivity and sheer bloody stupidity in the face of social collapse as I have in this book. Characters are constantly brutal, cruel, irrational and absurd, rarely (if ever) having the presence of mind to stop and question their actions and those around them. Everyone is caught up in the madness that is survival. Most of the book's middle sections are filled with mistakes and dumb decisions upon dumb decisions upon dumb decisions. Often in ways that could be avoided if they just shut up and listened to one another for five.
Frigging. Minutes
. Yes it is infuriating, yes I did want to beat my head against the book's spine at the sheer unrelenting bloody-mindedness of it all but never have I found myself agreeing with the reactions and decisions presented. Not siding with them oh Christ no, but dear sweaty Jesus could I see each and every event happing in real life-even down to the friends and family members who would be the instigators.
This is where Jam excels. It is in it's brutally cynical, yet undeniably accurate presentation of society and the steam roller stupidity of panicked mob mentality. Bravo Mr Croshaw you cynical son of a bitch,
My final thoughts are simply that, despite some minor narrative issues, Yahtzee shows us that he knows exactly how to make characters that are utterly believable and furiously compelling-often in the worst kind of ways.
Final Score: High arbitrary numbers out of arbitrary number scale.
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Hello: Maurice Hurst Jr.
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As anticipated, Westwood (MA) Xavarian Brothers DT Maurice Hurst Jr. has committed to Michigan while visiting campus today, according to a report by 247's Todd Worly ($). Hurst is the son of former New England Patriots cornerback Maurice Hurst and is also a cousin of former St. Louis Rams superstar tailback Marshall Faulk. He becomes Michigan's 19th commit in the class of 2013 and the first at defensive tackle, perhaps the biggest position of need remaining in the class.
Scout | Rivals | ESPN | 247 Sports |
4*, #23 DT, #213 Ovr |
Hurst's rankings are split between Scout and 247, which see him as a four-star and around the #20 defensive tackle in the country, and Rivals and ESPN, which have him as a three-star and in the area of #30 at his position. All four sites list Hurst at 6'2", with his weight ranging from 275 (Scout/ESPN) to 290 (247). WolverineNation's Chantel Jennings wrote a recent feature on Hurst detailing his rise from a "pudgy" 5'9" freshman to a 6'2" BCS prospect and pegged his current weight at 290 pounds ($).
Hurst first started emerging on the scene around this time last year, impressing Rivals.com's Mike Farrell at the Northeast Five-Star Showdown ($):
Hurst is the son of the former New England Patriots cornerback of the same name and you can tell he has athletic genes. He has a nice frame that can still add weight but what really stands out about him is his quickness off the ball and his light feet. Hurst beat most of his opponents with his first step and he was able to win the leverage game most of the time as well. At times he can be too upright and present too much of a target. His footwork is excellent and he has natural balance, and he is very good at responding quickly to the initial punch of offensive linemen. He also showed a good motor.
Impressive athleticism is a common thread throughout Hurst's evaluations—as you'll see in his highlights, he's nimble enough to line up at running back in high school. ESPN's evaluation highlights his explosiveness while pointing out a few areas for improvement mostly pertaining to his technique ($):
You would like to see more consistency but displays a good first-step that can allow him to quickly get penetration. He is at his best when he can fire out and primarily be a penetrator that disrupts schemes. Flashes the ability to be tough when taking on blockers as he can quickly fire out low and gain leverage and with solid strength hold his ground. While he does possess a quick first-step he can at times almost as quickly pop up and play tall and needs to work to consistently keep his pads down. He does display some rigidness and while he can get penetration he displays adequate ability to quickly change direction. He gives good effort and stays after the play showing the ability to take proper angles in pursuit. Displays solid long speed. He will try and wrap-up as a tackler and displays strong hands for drag down types. As a pass rusher he is capable of getting a quick hard charge up-field to get pressure. Will flash the ability to try and work some moves to help work past, but needs to continue to develop in this area to help when he can't just quickly blow past blockers.
As is evident on his tape, Hurst is a very disruptive presence on the interior of the line, a guy who uses his leverage and quickness—a la Mike Martin—to work his way into the backfield with regularity. In November of last year, Scout's Bob Lichtenfels tabbed Hurst as the top prospect in the East region who hadn't yet earned recognition as a top 100 player, comparing him to another collegiate standout ($):
Westwood (Mass.) Xaverian defensive tackle Maurice Hurst Jr., I hate comparing players to kids we've seen in the past, but watching Hurst reminds me of watching Marvin Austin. Kids who are 6-2/275 are not supposed to be able to move the way he does. Not too mention when he isn't wreaking havoc in the other teams backfield he is playing in his own backfield. Not many kids that size can pull that off.
Hurst has an invite to the Army All-American Game, a potential sign that his rankings will be on the rise in the future. His combination of size and athleticism is sure to turn some heads.
Hurst chose Michigan over fellow finalist Virginia, and he also held offers from Michigan State (where he visited yesterday), Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio State, Boston College, UConn, Duke, Maryland, Mizzou, N.C. State, Purdue, Rutgers, Temple, Vanderbilt, and others.
Hurst tallied 61 tackles, 13.5 TFL, nine sacks, and four forced fumbles as a junior en route to being named first-team all-state.
247 lists Hurst with a 4.88, while his highlight tape credits him with a 4.92. Both seem pretty reasonable for a tackle noted for his athleticism; I'll give those a two FAKEs out of five.
Junior highlights:
Pretty epic fat guy touchdown at the :25 mark.
Hurst is reportedly being recruited as a three-tech DT, though he has the size to potentially play the nose down the road if needed—that may depend on who else Michigan adds to the class. If he ends up at three-tech, Hurst should get a redshirt year since Michigan brought in Willie Henry, Matt Godin, and potentially Chris Wormley at the position in the 2012 class. After that redshirt year, he'll be in position for fight for time against those three and a senior Kenny Wilkins; given that he's got a higher recruiting profile than all the '12 recruits save Wormley, he's got a good shot at contributing as a redshirt freshman.
If, say, Michigan brings in MD DT Henry Poggi as a three-tech and slides Hurst over to the nose, he'd be right in the mix to back up Ondre Pipkins from the moment he arrives on campus.
Hurst fills a huge need along the defensive line, but the coaches will likely bring in another defensive tackle, with the top target being Poggi. TX DT Hardreck Walker, who just got bumped up to four stars on Rivals, is another possibility.
The remaining needs are another wide receiver—that spot is currently being held for IL WR Laquon Treadwell—as well as potential depth at strongside DE and in the defensive backfield. For the most part, Michigan can continue to target the best players available. The pace of recruiting should slow considerably with the Wolverines already having filled 19 spots in what should be a 23-24 player class.
Hello: Csont'e York
Our long regional nightmare is over, as Michigan has finally* netted commitment #18 in the class of 2013. Scout's Allen Trieu broke the news this afternoon that Harper Woods (MI) Chandler Park Academy WR Csont'e York—first name pronounced "Son-Tay", according to Sam Webb—pledged to Michigan after receiving an offer yesterday while on an unofficial visit to Ann Arbor. York becomes the second receiver in the class, joining Jaron Dukes, and his stock is on the rise after a couple standout camp performances in recent weeks.
Scout | Rivals | ESPN | 24/7 Sports |
As you can see, York is currently flying under the radar—ESPN didn't even have him in their recruiting database until today—with only Scout and 247 even bothering to rank him. Chandler Park isn't exactly a football powerhouse, however, playing in Michigan's Class B in the Charter School Conference, so he fits the profile of a sleeper recruit. Every service but Scout lists York at 6'3", with his weight at 185-190 pounds (Scout says 6'2", 180).
As mentioned above, York really burst onto the scene in recent weeks, earning offers from Michigan, Cincinnati, and Syracuse within the last 48 hours by excelling on the camp circuit. He was #5 on Barton Simmons's list of top performers at last weekend's Columbus NFTC, where he took home wide receiver MVP honors [EDIT: Sorry, misunderstood Sam Webb's Tweet; he said York was deserving of MVP honors, but they actually went to OH WR Gary Brown]:
The 6-2 prospect took countless reps, winning most of them and showing great ball skills, route-running and mismatch size. York has impressed us in several different settings and he deserves a lot more college interest than he is receiving.
Simmons wasn't the only scout lauding York after last weekend, as he also made Scout's Bob Lichtenfels's top ten ($):
York made everything look so easy that we started to take it for granted. By the end of the camp his circus catches were looking routine. He is very smooth in and out of his breaks. Possesses very good ball skills and gets separation from the defender. He uses his body well to shield defenders from the ball. Smooth, gliding type of runner. Not sure how good his top end speed is, but he is very tough to cover on the short to intermediate routes.
As you'll see on his film, York's ability to go up and catch the football is excellent; while it's an easy comparison to make, he's certainly reminiscent of a slightly taller, skinnier Junior Hemingway. Rivals's Josh Helmholdt scouted York at April's NLA 7-on-7 in Pittsburgh, where once again he was amongst the top prospects ($):
There were several big wide receivers making spectacular catches downfield on Sunday, and maybe none as interesting as York. At 6-foot-3 and 185 pounds, York is a great-looking, big wide receiver. His size gives him the ability to be physical with cornerbacks at the line of scrimmage, then go downfield and outmuscle them for the football. He made several spectacular grabs along the sideline and in the end zone, showing outstanding body control and a great pair of hands.
While I don't expect Michigan's passing game to continue to rely so much on the jump ball post-Denard, it's good to know that York could thrive in such an offense. He's also got the size and strength to be a very solid possession receiver. Allen Trieu has a free assessment on York's Scout profile:
Long, lean receiver who does a great job of tracking the football, adjusting to passes in the area and controlling his body to make tough and acrobatic catches. Has great hands and leaping ability. He's not a 4.4 guy, but has a solid burst and can create separation both underneath and downfield. He's not one who will give you a ton after the catch, but he has all the tools to be a productive college receiver.
York's strengths are listed as Body Control, Hands and Concentration, and Size, while his areas for improvement are Elusiveness with Catch and Speed. He sounds pretty similar to Dukes in terms of style of play; this coaching staff seems to have a specific type of receiver in mind unless they're track-star fast like Devon Allen or just plain elite like Laquon Treadwell.
York only held offers from Bowling Green and Toledo before Michigan, Cincinnati, and Syracuse joined the fray this week. Again, sleeper status here.
A quick Google search didn't turn up any stats. I'll update if I come across any, though judging by his film he scored a whole bunch of touchdowns.
None of the sites list a 40 time, FAKE or otherwise. ScoutingMichigan has a profile for York with a self-reported 40 time of 4.52 (thanks to ScoutExile for pointing this out). If that's a hand-time it's in the right range given the scouting reports. If it's electronic, that probably merits a three FAKEs out of five.
Junior highlights:
Jump balls and touchdowns aplenty.
The evidence is flimsy indeed, but York appears to fall into the same general category as Dukes: solid floor given his good size and hands, limited star potential due to a lack of top-end speed. Like Dukes, York will have every opportunity to see the field when he steps on campus thanks to Michigan's depth, as the only scholarship receivers on the roster will be Jeremy Jackson, Jeremy Gallon, Jerald Robinson, Drew Dileo, and this year's freshmen, Amara Darboh and Jehu Chesson. The only remotely proven commodity among that group is Gallon, who will be a senior when York is a true freshman. Given York's current under-the-radar status, it's foolish to attempt to project beyond him having a shot to see the field. Luckily, I should be able to see him play at least once this fall and get a better feel for how he performs in a game situation.
Michigan now has two receivers in the class, and they'll almost certainly take one more—Treadwell is the prohibitive favorite to take that last spot. After that, Michigan should have room for 4-5 more players, and the biggest area of need is at defensive tackle. Strongside DE is also a priority, and the Wolverines could also make a push for more help in the secondary. The last couple spots will likely be filled by the best players available, as Michigan now has that luxury after filling most of their major needs very early in the process.
*Tongue-in-cheek, obviously. Michigan could take one commit per month from this point forward and have a full class before the regular season is over.
Hello: Ben Gedeon
Image via 247Sports
Michigan picked up their 17th commit of the class of 2013 tonight, as Hudson (OH) LB Ben Gedeon made his long-awaited pledge to the Wolverines:
"It's awesome! I've kind of known throughout my whole recruitment that Michigan has been my #1 school. To finally get the commitment out of the way and saying I'm going to be a Michigan Man is just awesome."
Gedeon joins Mike McCray among linebacker commits in the class. Of the 17 Wolverine commits, 13 of them—including Gedeon—are on the ESPNU 150 Watch List.
Scout | Rivals | ESPN | 24/7 Sports |
4*, #13 OLB, #159 Ovr |
4*, #8 OLB, #224 Ovr |
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Gedeon will be a four-star across the board as soon as ESPN comes out with an actual list, and only 247 seems to think he doesn't crack the top ~250 players in the country [EDIT: Gedeon is listed at #255 overall on his 247 profile, so he's universally regarded as a top ~250 recruit]. His listed size ranges from 6'2", 200 lbs. (Scout) to 6'3", 220 (247), with recent articles pegging him at about 6'2, 215. Recruiting: Not the most exact science.
Gedeon is an extremely versatile athlete for Hudson, lining up all over the field for them on offense. His best position, of course, is linebacker, and he sounds like a player who will end up at the WILL for Michigan. First up with the evaluations is Mark Givler of Rivals ($):
At the college level, Gedeon will play linebacker and showed good instincts, toughness, and athleticism last Friday night. Gedeon's best position at the next level will probably be middle linebacker where he he has the toughness to fight through traffic and get to the ball carrier. Though getting sideline-to-sideline probably isn't his best strength, he does it well enough and covers well enough that he should be a well-rounded linebacker at the next level.
His size—and the glut of larger inside players in the class ahead of him—means Gedeon will probably end up on the weak side, where his athleticism and coverage ability will be a strength. Rivals's Josh Helmholdt broke down Gedeon's tape last September and saw improvement over his camp performances ($):
We saw Gedeon at two camps in the off-season. In early season film, though, he has looked even more athletic than when we saw him running around in just shorts and a t-shirt. At each new evaluation, Gedeon seems to have lost a little of the stiffness we saw out of him in our first evaluation. He may not quite be the 6-3, 215 pounds he is listed, and he does not blow running backs up, but Gedeon can run with backs and tight ends and will make for an athletic linebacker at the next level.
Again, athleticism and pass coverage are mentioned as positives; considering the WILL is occasionally tasked with sticking to a slot receiver, those skills are at a premium.
Gedeon has placed well in both initial state of Ohio rankings for the class of 2013. Scout has him at #11 in the state, one spot behind fellow commit Jake Butt. Here's Allen Trieu's take on their top-ranked linebacker:
Gedeon is a fantastic athlete as evidenced by what he's done all over the field from running back to receiver to linebacker. He can definitely run and play a sideline to sideline game. He may not play the same level of competition as some of the other top linebackers on the board, but we feel he has the most upside of the bunch.
Bucknuts has him all the way up at #7, and Mark Porter echoes the sentiment of every other evaluation we've seen ($):
"Overall, he is a great athlete. His junior highlights were outstanding. He makes plays all over the field. He's almost a throwback type. He's just a tough, hard-nosed football player."
In case you didn't glean this from the above, Ben Gedeon is a very good athlete.
To go with his Michigan offer, Boston College, Duke, Michigan State, Ohio State, Penn State, Pitt, Purdue, Stanford, Tennessee, and Virginia extended scholarships to Gedeon.
Gedeon earned first-team all-state honors last season with 120 tackles to go along with over 1,400 rushing yards and 27 total touchdowns. As a sophomore, he was a third-team all-state member after amassing 105 tackles, five sacks, 500 rushing yards, 300 passing yards, and 300 receiving yards.
I actually couldn't track down a 40 time for Gedeon. ALL OF THE FAKES, I guess.
Junior highlights:
There's also a sophomore highlight reel from 247Sports; though it doesn't have any defensive plays, you can see Gedeon lining up at tight end, H-back, wide receiver, kick returner, and even quarterback.
Gedeon doesn't have ideal size for the MIKE or SLB spots, but his athletic ability and coverage skills make him a perfect candidate for the WILL. He's a near-lock to redshirt given his need to put on weight and the fact that James Ross and Kaleb Ringer should end up on the weak side from the class of 2012. Desmond Morgan will be a returning starter as a true sophomore next season, and Ross is a future star, in my opinion.
Where Gedeon could make an early impact is special teams, where he can put that athleticism and versatility to good use. I expect he'll be a contributor in that area after a redshirt year, and from there he'll battle with Ross and Ringer for a spot in the rotation. As a redshirt junior, he should get a crack at the starting lineup.
Michigan has now filled their two open spots at linebacker—the coaching staff was clearly confident they would take Gedeon, having told four-star LBs Alex Anzalone and Shane Jones they were full prior to his commitment—though all indications are that they're reserving a spot for E.J. Levenberry (likely a SLB), one of the best players on the board at any position.
As for the class in total, the Wolverines now have 17 players committed in what will likely be a 23-24 man class. The biggest needs are along the defensive line and at wide receiver, where Michigan will likely take two more prospects for each group.
Hello: DeVeon Smith
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As reported last night by Sam Webb, Warren (OH) Howland RB DeVeon Smith pledged to become the 16th member of Michigan's class of 2013. Smith is the second running back in the class, joining Detroit Catholic Central's Wyatt Shallman, and he's the 14th recruit among the Wolverine commits to garner a four-star rating from at least one recruiting service.
Smith has multiple Big Ten ties, as both his older brothers (Lance at Wisconsin, Maurice at Michigan State) played for schools in the conference before later transferring. Despite growing up deep in Buckeye country and having brothers play for two conference foes, DeVeon grew up a Michigan fan.
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Early on in the process, there's quite a disparity in the rankings on Smith. Scout—the most recent service to update their rankings—is by far the most bullish, putting Smith up at #58 overall and the seventh running back in the class. ESPN has him on their top 150 watch list, but on the other end of the scale, 247Sports has him as a middling three-star and Rivals has yet to rank him. Expect this to change in the future; Smith has earned rave reviews from Midwest scouts covering Ohio.
All four sites list Smith at 5'11", and only Rivals (195) doesn't list him at 210 pounds. As a high school junior, he already has the size to see the field at the collegiate level.
Smith was in part sold on Michigan's post-Denard transition to more of a power running game based out of the I-form ($), and Scout's Allen Trieu believes he's fit to thrive in that offense:
"He's a powerful kid with a low center of gravity and he runs hard and with attitude. He can run between the tackles and he doesn't waste a lot of time getting north and south. He's a guy that you can feed the ball to throughout a game. His balance and ability to break arm tackles really stands out. He's not a burner, but I think his speed is better than advertised. He's a classic I-formation, pro-style tailback."
As you'll see on his film, Smith may not have track-star speed, but he has little issue tearing through tackles at the high school level. While that speed comes into question, Dave Berk says he's a home run threat in the writeup for Scout's top 50 players in Ohio, where Smith ranks #3 ($):
Two-way player who projects as one of the top running backs in the Midwest. Has good size at 5-foot-11, 210-pounds showing speed, power and balance. Capable of taking each carry to the house for a score or making the big defensive stop.
Size, balance, and power appear to be the main strengths in Smith's game, and he has enough speed to be dangerous when he breaks into the open field. This sentiment is echoed by Mark Porter as Bucknuts ranked Smith as the #5 2013 prospect in Ohio ($):
"He is a well built back. He can run well between the tackles. He can take a lot of punishment. He would be your traditional Big Ten back who can play in bad weather and grind out yardage. He would be a good fit in Ohio State's new offense. As a junior, he was much quicker than he showed the year before. He has some spring to his step. He is very powerful and thickly built."
Before Smith's junior season, Duane Long had some concerns about Smith's size and speed, but loved his natural ability as a runner ($):
I would argue Smith is the most naturally instinctive runner in the class. Very quick feet. Good balance and runs with good power. I think Smith stands a good chance of moving up this list because my reservations are about his body and speed. He is a very muscular kid at a very young age. I am concerned he will be a 'tweener. The older he gets without growing into a 'tweener the better his chances of moving up. His speed is a question. I think speed is the most overrated thing with backs but they have to be fast enough. We will see if Smith is.
Long had Smith listed at 6'0", 210, so I think he was worried Smith would grow into linebacker range. That didn't happen, so the only concern moving forwards is top-end speed. Given the rest of the package that Smith provides, plus the growing evidence that sprinter's speed isn't necessary to excel at running back—see: Mike Hart, among others—he still has the skill-set to be an excellent Big Ten back.
Smith's offer sheet wasn't especially long, but he has one that should stand out: Ohio State. Along with the Buckeyes and Wolverines, Smith had offers from Bowling Green, Indiana, Purdue, and West Virginia.
As a junior, Smith was second-team All-Ohio in Division II after amassing 2,150 yards and 25 TDs on 189 carries. That followed up an 1,800-yard sophomore season and a freshman year spent racking up just under 1,000 all-purpose yards at the varsity level.
Bucknuts lists a 4.5-second 40 time for Smith, which I'll give three FAKEs out of five considering the concerns about his speed.
Short junior highlight reel:
And film from a pair of Warren Howland games last season:
Smith certainly passes the eyeball test when it comes to a running back; his build and strength for a junior is impressive.
Smith is going to walk on campus in 2013 and have a chance to play. If his Scout ranking is ultimately the one that holds up, he'll be the highest-rated back on the roster barring a later commitment by Ty Isaac, and only Fitzgerald Toussaint (a senior in '13) and Thomas Rawls (a three-star in '11) really project as every-down backs in the classes in front of him. It wouldn't surprise to see Smith earn the backup role as a freshman before taking over full-time for Toussaint in 2014. With the Wolverines not picking up a true star at running back in the last couple classes, Smith will get every opportunity to earn time and excel in Michigan's evolving offense.
Ah, I was kinda dreading this section. First of all, Michigan now has 16 commits in a class that should get to 23 or 24. With the remaining spots, the Wolverines need two more receivers, a nose tackle, a strongside DE, and a linebacker (probably Ben Gedeon). That takes Michigan to 21, and a potential third tight end would move that number to 22. This leaves one or two spots for the best players available. LB E.J. Levenberry has a spot waiting for him. S Su'a Cravens likely would as well.
The big question, however, is what this means for Ty Isaac. I've been told Michigan will take just two tailbacks in the class—Wyatt Shallman very much included—but we'll see if that changes for a five-star like Isaac. Despite the rumors, it wouldn't appear that a crowded backfield would be an issue for Isaac:
"Competition makes you better. If you don't have someone behind you pushing you to be better, you might get sloppy. If I'm the only back in the class, yeah that's cool with me… but if I'm not, it's not a turnoff and I'm not scared of it. I would expect people to be disappointed in me if I was talking like that. As a coach if I heard somebody say that, I'd understand. But at the same time, to me that sounds like you're scared of competition."
Nor Smith:
Deveon Smith on #Michigan possibly recruiting another RB after his commit: "They didn't talk about that at all.It doesn't even matter."
— Sam Webb (@SamWebb77) March 18, 2012
We'll have to see how it plays out. Regardless, Michigan has a pair of four-star backs in the class who bring the MAN in MANBALL.
Hello: DeVeon Smith
Sam Webb is reporting that Warren (OH) Howland RB DeVeon Smith committed to Michigan today. Smith becomes the 16th member of Brady Hoke's class of 2013, and the 14th to earn a four-star rating from at least one recruiting service. It is St. Patrick's Day and the CCHA title game is in full swing, so the informative portion of this post will be coming tomorrow.
Hello: Gareon Conley
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After pretty much letting the cat out of the bag on Twitter yesterday, Massillon (OH) Washington cornerback Gareon Conley confirmed today that he has committed to Michigan ($). He becomes the 15th commitment in the class of 2013—the 13th to earn a four-star rating on at least one recruiting site—and the second cornerback, joining Cass Tech's Jourdan Lewis.
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Conley is flying under the radar to every service save Scout, though it's worth pointing out that Scout has updated their rankings most recently of the four. The sites are evenly split as to whether he's 6'1" or 6'2", and all agree that he's between 165 and 170 pounds. Considering Michigan wanted a bigger cornerback to add to the class and complement Jourdan Lewis, that's a pretty solid frame.
Bucknuts ranked Conley as the #16 player in Ohio for the class of 2013, one spot in front of Taco Charlton and two spots ahead of Mike McCray (this means you can probably expect him to move up when 247 updates their rankings). A concern about taller cornerbacks is usually their overall athleticism and fluidity in the hips, but neither is an issue according to Mark Porter ($):
"I think he may be the best pure corner in Ohio. His ball skills are second to none. His range and athletic ability are second to none. He can match up with the number one receiver. The trait that Cam (Burrows) has over him is he may be more physical. But Gareon is 'twitchier' in the hips."
Scout's group of Midwest analysts also has Conley ranked as the #16 player in the state, and Allen Trieu had some high praise in his evaluation ($):
I may disagree with Bill's statement on Munger [that he's the best player in Ohio nobody has heard of], because this might be the best kid in Ohio no one's talking about. He's long, smooth, can run, and shows good ball skills and smarts. He makes plays in zone and in man coverage, and although he definitely needs to add weight, he's a solid tackler as well.
Scout's Bill Greene questions Conley's size—though I assume it's about his weight; his height is an unquestioned positive—but echoes the sentiments about his athleticism and coverage ability ($):
A fine basketball player as well, Conley has the skill set to succeed at the next level. Although not blessed with great size, he has shown the willingness to come up and hit in run support. His best strength would be his coverage ability, and his speed. Very similar player to Canton McKinley's Jermaine Edmondson, who signed with Michigan State.
Finally, Massillon Washington assistant coach Jamie Palma notes that Conley's coverage ability is exemplary considering his height, making him an ideal matchup against larger receivers ($):
"One thing you don't see a lot of is guys that can defend and can play corner at 6-2," said Palma. "Most corners are 5-9 or 5-10… maybe six foot. He is a good 6-2 with a real long wingspan. So what I think he does is he brings that size out there at corner that you normally don't see. You think you are going to have a mismatch when you see a lot bigger wide outs. He matches up better with those types of players."
As you can see, Conley's biggest assets are his athletic ability and coverage skills given his size. Once he adds some weight, he should be able to match up quite well against bigger receivers while still having the speed and agility to hang with quicker players.
When he committed, Conley also held offers from Northwestern, Toledo, and West Virginia. According to 247, Cincinnati, Indiana, Ohio State, Virginia, and Wisconsin also showed interest.
In 2011, Conley recorded 26 solo tackles, three TFLs, a sack, nine pass breakups, and four interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown. He put up those numbers despite playing a large portion of the season while wearing a cast due to a wrist injury.
Bucknuts credited Conley with a 4.5, which I'll give three FAKEs out of five—he's reportedly pretty fast, but that sounds like just an estimation or hand-timed run.
Junior highlights [RATHER LARGE PUNTER ALERT AT THE :15 MARK]:
I've seen this pointed out elsewhere, but it bears repeating: his long stride bears an uncanny resemblance to Steve Breaston's.
Conley brings somethat that no other corner on the roster will by the time he shows up on campus, and that is size. Of the CBs on the current roster, only J.T. Floyd breaks the 6'0" barrier, and he'll be gone after the 2012 season. If Michigan wants a taller cornerback—and somebody who can come up in run support—to play the "field" corner (wide side of the field, as opposed to the "boundary"), Conley could see action early in his career.
That said, he's going to have to add some weight first. 170 pounds is quite skinny for a 6'2" frame, and if Conley is going to match up with bigger receivers, he's going to need to add some muscle. He has two years to do just that, so we'll see how he looks when he shows up on campus. If he takes a redshirt year, he should be right in the mix for a starting spot across from Blake Countess in 2014, likely competing with a trio of Cass Tech grads in Delonte Hollowell, Terry Richardson, and Jourdan Lewis.
Michigan is now almost certainly done recruiting at cornerback for 2013, barring a player like five-star Kendall Fuller deciding to come on board. They may be done recruiting the secondary entirely, as taking another safety to go along with Dymonte Thomas isn't imperative; again, however, a top talent like Su'a Cravens would have a spot available.
The Wolverines can now focus on bringing aboard a second tailback, one or two receivers, a nose tackle, and a strongside DE. After that, IN EARLY MARCH, the coaching staff can focus almost entirely on targeting the top players in the class and shifting their focus to the class of 2014. Jebus.


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F51, an adult female mountain lion currently tracked by Panthera's Teton Cougar Project, meandered towards the eastern edge of her range, her two female offspring bouncing like electrons in orbit around her. Who can say what a mountain lion thinks, but from our perspective, life seemed good for F51.
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COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. -- New requirements for Georgia drivers are aggravating many at the Department of Driver Services.
The DDS requires Georgia drivers to bring in more documentation to renew or get their license, effective July 1st.
"I think it's terrible. See that line?" said Elizabeth Picklesimer, who was sent back home for not having her birth certificate. "I'll come back next week."
The new regulations require Georgia drivers to bring in four documents: Proof of person, proof of Social Security and two proofs of residency.
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Definition of stick up for in English:
Support or defend (a person or cause): they pick on her and she won't stick up for herself
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- He stuck up for those that were helpless to defend themselves.
- The friend, whom I'd stuck up for, did a deal with the police: he agreed to give evidence against me in return for being let off.
support, give one's support to, take the side of, side with, be on the side of, stand by, stand up for, take someone's part, be supportive of, be loyal to, defend, come to the defence of, champion, speak up for, fight for
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KWICK! - Meet new people
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KWICK! (www.kwick.de) is one of the biggest Communities in Germany with more than one Million active Members. With this App you can have your Community with you all the time and access your E-Mails, Messages, Photos, Friends and much more.
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AnyTalk is a global social network service that provides you opportunities to meet people from all over the world no matter which language you speak or which country you are from.
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Even though there are many dating services such as Badoo, Zoosk, Skout,and Tinder, Anytalk aims to provide a global meeting service to make you have even more friends.
AnyTalk Translator is available in more than 80 languages and make chatting with foreign friends easier.
It is a service that gives you the opportunity to learn new languages from a lot of people at the same time.
Once you write a sentence in the language that you intend to learn, there will be many native speakers who will be able to make corrections on your grammar for free.
If you make a correction on other users' posts, you can get points and gifts.
From now on, you can share your ideas and experiences with people from all over the world through AnyTalk.
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Meet new people, chat and discuss on the Black Planet. BP is the original niche social network. Socialize and meet new men and women for friendship, networking and dating.
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* Meet new people playing free multiplayer and social games, including MatchMe, FriendShop and Street Wars.
** USA Today - "MocoSpace has emerged as a favorite in the U.S." **
** Google Top 10 trending social media site **
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Follow us:
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Ten years later, this frustrating follow-up to Canvas Curse feels shallow and soulless by comparison.
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A blunt, no nonsense marine, Gunnery Chief Ashley Williams is one of the first squadmates who joins the crew in Mass Effect. She remains with Commander Shepard potentially throughout the game, and if pursued, can be a male Commander Shepard's love interest.
Commander Shepard is the main protagonist of the Mass Effect trilogy. Throughout the game, the player's decisions can affect Shepard's personality, consequently changing how both individuals and entire races view him/her and the human race. Key choices can even affect the outcomes of situations throughout the story.
Former Captain of the Normandy and possibly the human representative on the Citadel council. He is voiced by the actor Keith David
Fai Dan is the leader of the colonists on Feros, and one of the few to avoid succumbing to the will of the Thorian.
Garrus Vakarian is a Turian Agent and member of C-Sec. He is a possible squad member in all three Mass Effect games.
Flight Lieutenant Jeff "Joker" Moreau is the pilot of both the SSV Normandy and the Normandy SR-2.
A human team member who accompanies Commander Shepard from the beginning of Mass Effect. Kaiden is skilled in both Biotics and Tech, but struggles to keep control, due to the physical side-effects of his implanting.
A young Asari highly skilled in both research and biotics, Liara T'Soni is one of Commander Shepard's companions in the Mass Effect series, as well as a potential love interest.
A minor character that appears in the first Mass Effect, and may make a return in Mass Effect 2 dependent on a player choice. Voiced by Belinda Cornish.
Saren Arterius is the main antagonist in first Mass Effect. He is also the longest serving Turian agent in the elite SPECTRES.
A reconnaissance Reaper serving as a vanguard, attempting to summon an entire Reaper fleet to wipe out all organic life every fifty thousand years.
A female Quarian team member in the Mass Effect series. Tali is a capable engineer with highly developed technical skills. Throughout Mass Effect, Tali reveals much of the life of the Quarians. She is one of a select few characters fully playable throughout the Mass Effect Trilogy.
Urdnot Wrex, a Krogan Battlemaster, is one of the available party members from Mass Effect.
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"Looking for a genuine person."
- My ethnicity isIndian
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- Body typeAthletic build
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- SmokingDo not smoke, but OK if you do
- DrinkingDrink socially
How would you describe yourself?
I am a newbie to twin cities and have never used online dating sites to meet people. I do find its hard to meet people here compared to San Francisco, which is where I moved from. I come from a well educated and closed knit family. We are spread across continents but we still are close. I stay very active by working out, biking, playing sports and I am looking for the same in my partner.
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- EducationGraduate degree
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