Posted on Fri, Apr 22, 2011 : 2:25 p.m.
Two tight end recruits commit to Michigan football program
By AnnArbor.com Staff
Tight end A.J. Williams verbally committed to the Michigan football program, his high school coach told Cincinnati.com.
Devin Funchess, a tight end at Farmington Hills Harrison, also committed, according to The Wolverine magazine.
Williams, a junior at Sycamore High School in Ohio, is a 6-foot-6, 255-pound tight end who was being recruited by Michigan, Michigan State, Illinois, Indiana and eight other universities, according to ScoutingOhio.com.
Funchess, a 6-foot-5, 205-pound tight end, is labeled a four-star recruit by Rivals.com.
Comments
RJ12688
Mon, Apr 25, 2011 : 7:19 a.m.
I think i could get used to hoppin on AA and reading about a new four start recruit or two verbally committing every week. Go Hoke and Go Blue.
RJ12688
Mon, Apr 25, 2011 : 7:25 a.m.
Star*
clarklaker
Sat, Apr 23, 2011 : 9:36 p.m.
Nice too see all our recruits are over 6' tall.No smurfs.
Dusty
Sun, Apr 24, 2011 : 7:38 a.m.
Call Vincent Smith a smurf to his face. You're talking about Michigan student athletes. Show some respect.
Solar Blue
Sat, Apr 23, 2011 : 1:01 p.m.
All true about the non-binding aspect, but all applies to all verbal commitments nationwide. Even though both are listed as tight ends, Williams is much bigger. Funchess could develop into a big wide receiver - kind of a hybrid. 6'5" always works, but if he adds muscle to get to around 225 - he could be split out to create some nice mismatches. Years ago at Alabama Ozzie Newsome was used this way, tough to defend. Too fast for a linebacker, too big for a cornerback to cover. Guys like this help keep the drive alive, first down Wolverines!
Dusty
Sun, Apr 24, 2011 : 7:37 a.m.
Ultimately, it's all about scoring points. Nobody ever won a game because they had more first downs than the other team.
DonAZ
Sat, Apr 23, 2011 : 1:54 p.m.
And ultimately, it's all about getting first downs.
Theo212
Sat, Apr 23, 2011 : 12:47 p.m.
Somewhere Our King is frowning. (But the Blue Hair Crowd has declared it a national holiday. Plenty of renewed reason to shout "Down in front!" to the real fans). Nevertheless, we're all in this together. Theo (er, Terry), simulated the B10 title game on my Atari last night. Big Blue 39 guest 13
DonAZ
Sat, Apr 23, 2011 : 2:18 p.m.
"Somewhere Our King is frowning." That's right. The recruiting chart should be filled with 5'6" wide receivers. I know you think Hoke is going to run a 1970's offense ... two tight ends each down and a fullback. Ain't gonna happen.
azwolverine
Sat, Apr 23, 2011 : 2:02 p.m.
Hey, I'm excited about going back to a pro-style, yet I am also one of the fans who has been shouted at to get "down in front!" More than once...at both football AND basketball games. So I guess even some of us rabid fans who like to stand up and cheer all game long are excited about the 'new' direction of Michigan football. You are correct, however, that we are all in this together. Go Blue!
1st Down
Sat, Apr 23, 2011 : 7:52 a.m.
Somewhere Bo is smiling.
clarklaker
Sat, Apr 23, 2011 : 9:29 p.m.
That would be heaven. BTW i an smiling too.What an impressive start for this new staff.The future is very bright for this team.
DonAZ
Fri, Apr 22, 2011 : 11:26 p.m.
"Two tight end recruits commit to Michigan football program" Oh! Oh! Let me be the first ... Bob Ufer: "Two tight ends and a balanced line ... Huckleby deep and Davis close ... Rickeee Leach under center ..." Ah ... the memories.
Terry Star21
Fri, Apr 22, 2011 : 9:56 p.m.
Azwolverine.....correctomundo on the non-binding, but you got to admit it is exciting to see all these young kids now finding the direction our program appears to be going is great ! I'm so excited I prematurely ordered Big Ten Championship playoff tickets for our game this December 3 against Wisconsin - couldn't wait !
azwolverine
Sat, Apr 23, 2011 : 1:56 p.m.
I love the enthusiasm!
missionbrazil
Fri, Apr 22, 2011 : 11:07 p.m.
nice try TS21, nice try.
Terry Star21
Fri, Apr 22, 2011 : 9:58 p.m.
Terry Star, you sir are so witty - you remind me of myself.....oh, wait....
azwolverine
Fri, Apr 22, 2011 : 7:35 p.m.
This is far better news than our cornerback leaving, that's for sure. Both of these guys sound like they could fit in great with our new pro-style offense. Let's keep in mind, though, that these verbal commitments are non-binding...