'08 TX S Keanon Cooper (Minnesota Signee) - Page 2

MikeIsGood · #16 (**permalink**) 09-11-2007, 05:21 PM

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I guess I was wrong about Michigan's performances having such an adverse effect on their recruiting, at least with this young man.

Same here. But I still say that a majority of recruits won't let losses affect their stance on a school when we're talking about a Michigan, Ohio State, Texas, USC, etc. Like I have said, if the losses lead to something else (coaching change), then they do indirectly have an impact IMO.

At this point, I don't think wins or losses mean much to Lloyd Carr's future. I think he's out at Michigan, and that is something that could have a big impact. Coaching changes usually seem to stir things up because of the mass amounts of uncertainty that it causes.

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I think the question should read more like "When will Carr be fired?" I think it would be hard to give a commitment when you envision a whole new coaching staff next year. I am not so sure that Michigan is tarnished as much as a coaching change is inevitable, which does affect recruits.

That I agree with, Heavy.

osugrad21 · #17 (**permalink**) 10-01-2007, 08:46 AM

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Keanon loved his visit to Minnesota. He was also impressed with the Gopher defensive scheme.

osugrad21 · #18 (**permalink**) 10-01-2007, 08:48 AM

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Keanon is still concentrating on Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Georgia Tech, Alabama, Texas Tech, Oklahoma and West Virginia. He plans to visit Michigan on 10/13.

sheetscyyoung04 · #19 (**permalink**) 10-01-2007, 11:34 AM

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Keanon loved his visit to Minnesota. He was also impressed with the Gopher defensive scheme.

Really? They have a scheme?
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wadc45 · #20 (**permalink**) 10-01-2007, 04:07 PM

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Credit Skyline's victory Thursday night to its defense and special teams.

Skyline recovered a fumble, blocked a punt, intercepted two passes and held Kimball to four first downs - all in the second half - in a 13-6 victory at Forester Stadium. The defense also set up both of Skyline's scores.

Skyline took a 6-0 lead on Troy Stoudermire's 1-yard run with 6:04 left in the first quarter. Kimball fumbled deep in its own territory, and Skyline's Rodney Williams recovered the ball to set up the plunge.

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10/1

From the Michigan site...talks about his visit to Minnesota for the OSU game and says he was impressed. Considering a trip to Michigan for the Purdue game.

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10/1

From the Minnesota site...more on the visit...says the visit was a lot better than he expected and says he was impressed with the Gopher's play.

wadc45 · #21 (**permalink**) 10-03-2007, 04:28 PM

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10/3

By Andrew Bone...more on the visit to Minnesota. Plans to visit Michigan for the Purdue game.

Scout.com: One Trip Down

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By Allen Wallace
National Recruiting Editor
Posted Oct 3, 2007

The Gophers had the unenviable task of taking on Ohio State the weekend that Keanon Cooper, Scout.com's No. 17 safety, officially visited. He still came away very impressed with the enthusiasm of their fans. "The fans support them no matter what," Cooper said. "The stadium was packed and the fans never gave up. Also, I really liked all the love that we got there too..."

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osugrad21 · #22 (**permalink**) 10-15-2007, 05:49 AM

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Keanon was scheduled to visit Michigan last weekend but after not hearing from the Wolverines for a while, he scheduled a visit to Kansas State instead. He will likely visit Michigan after the season.

osugrad21 · #23 (**permalink**) 10-15-2007, 07:12 AM

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Keanon doesn't seem very high on the visit in this article. He loved the football program but was concerned about the small town atmosphere.

Heavystarch · #24 (**permalink**) 10-15-2007, 02:08 PM

Good to hear. I think he will be impressed with Madison's game day experience, since virtually a quarter of the state is at or near Camp Randall on game day.

Bernini · #25 (**permalink**) 10-15-2007, 04:09 PM

As you recall, Keanon Cooper expressly stated the most important factor in regards to Wisconsin was how well they performed against the top programs. So far we're 0-1 and we got obliterated in that contest. Unless we defeat at least the Buckeyes, or maybe Wolverines too, I've got to believe our stock has dropped somewhat from his perspective.

wadc45 · #26 (**permalink**) 10-16-2007, 01:41 PM

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From the Wisconsin site...still plans on visiting UM after the mix-up and detour to Kansas State last weekend. Really liked Minnesota and seems lukewarm on K-State. Colorado wants him to visit during his next open weekend (although it kind of sounds like he wants UM to ask him to come that weekend). Texas Tech is also in contact about a visit. Apparently Wisconsin is no longer interested.

Heavystarch · #27 (**permalink**) 10-16-2007, 04:17 PM

How can we not be interested?

Have our coaches not watched any of the games they coached?

Unless they plan on switching Landingham back to s, I have no idea what is going on anymore

We need safeties and dt's, yet we don't seem to want to recruit them

I am beginning to get frustrated

Bernini · #28 (**permalink**) 10-16-2007, 09:05 PM

It's perplexing to say the least.

1st off, through Cooper we supposedly signed (took commits from) two safeties. I actually thought it was 3 safeties....Cromartie, Johnson, and Claxton. So either they consider Cromartie to be a corner or Shelton Johnson isn't actually a commitment as some have theorized. I hope the latter is true as opposed to the former. If the former is true, they have some issues in talent evaluation IMO. He plays too soft in coverage from what I've seen. That shows a lack of confidence in his abilities there. His defense has also had some troubles this season which is also somewhat worrisome. And I'm not even sure why we're strongly committed to him when he's not reciprocating. He's visiting Iowa State for God's sake. Keanon Cooper is a much better player and if he would be interested in firmly committing, Cromartie should be jettisoned.

But 2nd, why should it even matter that we got two verbals at safety? You are allowed 21.25 scholarships on average each recruiting class. Since there are 22 starters on a team, that equates to about a full starting squad each cycle. After 2 safeties decommitted in '07, we only signed one player at that position (who has moved to running back by the way). For this cycle we supposedly have 2 safeties. That still wouldn't compensate the lack of safeties last year nor address the imminent concerns at the position on the field currently.

Cooper seems genuinely dismayed by the lack of contact from the Badgers and I share your frustration. I just can't support the philosophy of under-recruiting positions and trying to secure commits from numerous players who you'll inevitably have to convert in the future.

Heavystarch · #29 (**permalink**) 10-17-2007, 01:45 AM

So Marti will for sure be a linebacker?

I was actually underwhelmed we he first verballed, but he is having a hell of a season. Looks like a solid talent, especially at tackling. I wasn't 100% on him at LB, but putting two and two together I am assuming that is the case.

Bernini · #30 (**permalink**) 10-17-2007, 01:59 AM

I'm almost positive it was reported they recruited him as a linebacker. Only considering two commits safeties would lend credence to that belief.

I wasn't enthralled by his prospects either when we got him. But I still can't say he's reversed my stance without video. Not that it's completely fair to judge him initially, but those were my instincts based on all the factors involved. I know his team's defense is dominating. Maybe being a tackling machine is as a result of a dominant D-Line. Who knows? We see what kind of negative impact the D-Line has had with our current backers.