Thursday, February 3, 2011

Will Michigan Hit BlackJack With It's 21st Recruit for 2011?

Michigan has 20 recruits signed for the 2011 class and all the guys have their LOI's in.   Michigan still is in play for one more prospect, a 6'2 240 pound LB from Denver named Leilon Willingham that had to delay his announcement until this morning due to the weather in Denver. 

It seems Leilon's recruitment has changed the last couple of days.  He had committed to Texas A&M early in his recruitment and then visited Ann Arbor two weeks ago.  He was so impressed by Ann Arbor and being coached by his idol (Ray Lewis) former coach Greg Mattison, he silently committed to Michigan.  He told the Michigan coaches that he wanted to go to UCF for a visit for "fun" and some warm weather. 

Well, it seems that "fun" trip back fired and Leilon wanted to sign with UCF with his teammate (who committed on the trip).  The rumor mill is saying that Leilon wanted to go to UCF but his parents didn't support that decision at all, that he either should go to Michigan or stay at home and play for University of Colorado. 

So now what?  We should now about 10:00 EST this morning, when he signs his LOI. 

Let's hope this 4 star LB doesn't choose Conference USA or the PAC 12 and comes to Michigan in the Big Ten!