Terry Talbott sticks with Michigan, Sean Parker chooses Washington
The Michigan football team got mixed news on the recruiting trail Wednesday morning, securing defensive tackle Terry Talbott as part of its 2010 class, but losing safety Sean Parker to Washington.
Talbott, who originally committed to Michigan in August, faxed his binding letter of intent to the Wolverines early Wednesday, Huber Heights (Ohio) Wayne coach Jay Minton said. Talbott visited North Carolina last month and was undecided on his final choice as of "about 7:30, 7:45 this morning," Minton said.
Terrence Talbott, Terry’s younger brother, also signed with the Wolverines.
Parker, ranked the No. 49 player in the country according to ESPN.com, announced his decision on ESPNU, picking Washington over Michigan and USC.
“You got to dig in deep within your heart and go with what your heart says,” Parker said in his press conference
Michigan entered Wednesday with 26 verbal commitments, including the Talbotts, but lost out on two defensive backs recently. Along with Parker, safety Rashad Knight picked Rutgers over Michigan earlier this week.
Another safety, Demar Dorsey, is scheduled to announce his college decision between Florida State, USC and Michigan later today. Dorsey is the cousin of Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson.
Rivals.com national recruiting editor Jeremy Crabtree said earlier this week Michigan’s class ranking wouldn’t change much depending on what if any late commitments they added.
“A safety isn’t going to make or break a class,” Crabtree said. “It could be one of those things that if they reel in one of these guys down the stretch it’d be like the cherry on top of the ice cream sundae.”
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Dave Birkett covers University of Michigan football for AnnArbor.com. He can be reached by phone at 734-623-2552 or by e-mail at davidbirkett@annarbor.com. Follow him on Twitter @davebirkett.
Comments
Engineer
Fri, Feb 5, 2010 : 10:21 p.m.
8 wins? I hope but 3 big ten wins in 2 years and now a big group of freshmen are coming in and turning everything around? I doubt it. We had more losses in the last 2 years than EVER! Now suddenly this staff gets playing in the big ten with the big boys on varsity and are going to win 8+? I hope you are all right cause I love Michigan football and used to put Ufer on the radio and game on tv at the same time. Season tickets since early 80s but never seen teams like the last 2 years. Defense has been the worst but offense nothing to brag about. Tate can't hold onto the ball even when not hit (are his fingers going to get longer during the off season?) and the offense can not hold the ball for more than 30 seconds. The second half of games have been worse than anything. Have to question conditioning. Bo's teams dominated second halves. Not anymore. I hope you are all right but there is a big hill to climb to begin to challenge for titles or even compete against Florida and Texas. Michigan should be second to none and until RR realizes this and recruits accordingly we will struggle. 6 or 7 wins more likely than 8.
buzz
Wed, Feb 3, 2010 : 7:40 p.m.
Of course there will be criticism on RR, there r always ignorant ppl who dont know what they r talkin about. DUDE CMON WE SCORED ON DORSEY!!! that was huge. FSU sites said that he commited to FSU and that they r all happy. NOW THATS A STEAL. RR stole roundtree, stokes, washington. RR is probably the best closer. This year he had a full class already so it was less likely to score on more than 1 recruit at the very end. Atleast he stole the top prospect on the board =D. The line will beef up, and still have their speed. This class was mainly to put depth on Defense and also recruit more physical/ speedy defenders, which RR did. Like i said before they will bulk up, every player does bulk up. The defense looks to be very dangerous, and the offense looks to have alot of fire power. Last year the offense was inconsistent cuz injuries and lack of experience. That will not be the case next year. The schedule will be hard but i believe UM will conquer it. And for those who say tate is too small, who knows he probably bulked up and also grew a little. Next Year is the Year of the Wolverine =P. HAIL TO THE VICTORS VALIANT!!!!!!
wersch213
Wed, Feb 3, 2010 : 6:39 p.m.
Brandon Graham was great to have, but he was either double teamed most of the time or the pocket was moved away from his side of the ball...same went for Donovan Warren, they threw away from him a majority of the time so those loses are NOT as bad as folks think. I simply don't understand how some peeps think this team will struggle to get to.500?? Another year stronger, faster, smarter, for all of our guys coming back (95% of the team by the way), plus a #11 recruiting class in 2010, 2nd in the Big Ten by most experts. If they stay healthy at the center position then 8 wins or more is all but guaranteed. WAKE UP I LOVE IT...GO BLUE!
wersch213
Wed, Feb 3, 2010 : 6:04 p.m.
Brandon Graham was great to have, but he was either double teamed most of the time or the pocket was moved away from his side of the ball...same went for Donovan Warren, they threw away from him a majority of the time so those loses are as bad as folks think. I simply don't understand how some peeps think this team will struggle to get to.500?? Another year stronger, faster, smarter, for all of our guys coming back (95% of the team by the way), plus a #11 recruiting class in 2010, 2nd in the Big Ten by most experts. If they stay healthy at the center position then 8 wins or more is all but guaranteed. WAKE UP I LOVE IT...GO BLUE!
GoblueinNE_PA
Wed, Feb 3, 2010 : 5:20 p.m.
This is a pretty good class. We probably need some of these kids to play before they're really ready though. I'd like to see most of these kids on the defensive side of the ball spend a year getting bigger before hitting the field, but I don't think that's going to be possible. The team will need all the help they can get next year just to break.500 I fear.
GoWings
Wed, Feb 3, 2010 : 5:06 p.m.
Although RR hate is probably a little unwarranted, severe RR criticism is perfectly warranted. He'd better learn that the strict style of the spread WILL NOT work in the Big Ten over the long haul. He'd better be adapting and instituting a hybrid of the spread to include bigger linemen, both offense and defense, for the skill players to have the time and room to make plays. Better defensive recruits this year, that's great...but we need more beef on the O-Line and D-Line. NO WAY our guys built smaller are going to last an entire season of hitting that they take for four quarters.
GoWings
Wed, Feb 3, 2010 : 5:05 p.m.
Although RR hate is probably a little unwarranted, severe RR criticism is perfectly warranted. He'd better learn that the strict style of the spread WILL NOT work in the Big Ten over the long haul. He'd better be adapting and instituting a hybrid of the spread to include bigger linemen, both offense and defense, for the skill players to have the time and room to make plays. Better defensive recruits this year, that's great...but we need more beef on the O-Line and D-Line. NO WAY our guys built smaller are going to last an entire season of hitting that they take for four quarters.
Yogi
Wed, Feb 3, 2010 : 3:01 p.m.
Great class!!! and stole Dorsey from FSU. This team is now going to show some of what (speed and agility) RR has been trying to build since he arrived. Look out world UM is back.
tzgoblue
Wed, Feb 3, 2010 : 2:53 p.m.
Engineer Must be you don't read what the experts say. It is a widely felt and known fact that RR has the reputation for being a strong closer. Look at last year as well, he got Ricky Barnum, Stokes and Washington all at the end of the recruiting cycle. This year we get Furman, Black, Dorsey and convince Talbott not to switch to UNC.
marineblue
Wed, Feb 3, 2010 : 2:38 p.m.
Deal closing: parker # 49 dorsey # 12..... keeping talbot (dt) in the fold also discredits your hate for RR. great insight engineer....
Blue Marker
Wed, Feb 3, 2010 : 2:18 p.m.
Excellent! Dorsey to Michigan! They needed a strong hitting safety. Great job by the staff to bring yet another Florida speedster to Ann Arbor.
Engineer
Wed, Feb 3, 2010 : 1:35 p.m.
RR continues to struggle closing the deal. Look at the Pryor deal a couple years ago. We need to be closing the gap with Florida and Texas, not farther behind.
stevieboy
Wed, Feb 3, 2010 : 1:14 p.m.
Parker is going to regret that decision. Looks like Dorsey is the man. Florida recruits are better anyway.
BlueMarrow
Wed, Feb 3, 2010 : 11:27 a.m.
Agree. Dorsey is no cherry. He's hot fudge.
obe1ball
Wed, Feb 3, 2010 : 11:21 a.m.
Dorsey would be one biggg cherry.