'08 MN WR Mike Floyd (Notre Dame signee)

[OWUBuckeye51]

gotcha...this kid's measurables are similar to Mike Williams (though not as tall). 4.6 speed, tall, thick receiver.

I would think Doc Tressel's inroads in the state of Minnesota would be a huge plus for us.

[RB07OSU]

Originally Posted by wadc45

ND has always been the leader, but apparently he is open to looking at other schools now. Kind of like DeVoe in reverse.

That's how I see it. It's nice to see us as the co-leader but I would be very surprised if he didn't pick ND.

[BuckTwenty]

Originally Posted by osugrad21

Rivals $

1/30

Mike met with the new Minnesota staff and is interested in the Gophers. However, he says tOSU and ND are his leaders.

Glad to see the change of prospective! I'd already written the kid off as a domer based on the previous updates. The Devoe Torrence theory makes a lot of sense here. On second thought, I think Glenville has a copywrite on that theory already.

Is it just me, or has recruiting gone haywire since high school playoff season this year?

[Buckskin86]

Michael Floyd: The next big deal
Cretin-Derham Hall junior wide receiver Michael Floyd might be the highest-profile football recruit in the state since a fellow Raider named Mauer.
By John Millea, Star Tribune
Last update: February 03, 2007 ? 3:32 PM

Notre Dame, Ohio State and Michigan are at the top of Floyd's college list.

http://www.startribune.com/526/story/978123.html

[mcbucks]

That Minnesota offered three other guys off of his team?

[OSUBucks22]

Originally Posted by mcbucks

That Minnesota offered three other guys off of his team?

Doesn't necessarily mean anything... Cretin-Durham sends a fair amount of kids to D1 every year... They are one of the most heavily recruited schools in Minnesota...

[wadc45]

Rivals $

2/12

Film.

[crazybuckfan40]

Originally Posted by wadc45

Rivals $

2/12

Film.

Well...

[wadc45]

Originally Posted by crazybuckfan40

Well...

I knew you were going to ask that...can't I even get my coffee first?

My take: Cretin-Durham uses Mike in a number of ways on offense. He is a WR, a RB and an H-back. Runs very well for a guy who is his size. Competes for balls in the air very well. Built very similarly to Robiskie. Most of the clips are of Michael running a straight go route, running a slip screen or taking a pitch, so it is tough to see what kind of a route runner he is. Does a good job in space of working back to the ball and is dangerous in the open field...has gret vision and does not slow down making cuts. Tough to bring down...runs very hard. Doesn't have top-end speed, but has plenty. Film reminds me a bit of Devon Lyons HS film.

[crazybuckfan40]

Originally Posted by wadc45

I knew you were going to ask that...can't I even get my coffee first?

My take: Cretin-Durham uses Mike in a number of ways on offense. He is a WR, a RB and an H-back. Runs very well for a guy who is his size. Competes for balls in the air very well. Built very similarly to Robiskie. Most of the clips are of Michael running a straight go route, running a slip screen or taking a pitch, so it is tough to see what kind of a route runner he is. Does a good job in space of working back to the ball and is dangerous in the open field...has gret vision and does not slow down making cuts. Tough to bring down...runs very hard. Doesn't have top-end speed, but has plenty. Film reminds me a bit of Devon Lyons HS film.

Ok now you can go get your coffee, I am just stuck at school and can't view the film here...

[wadc45]

Scout $

2/10

From the Iowa site...UCLA and Cal have offered.

[leier11]

I just heard from one of my good buddies, that Mike is real interested in tOSU. A kid that works for my buddy is on Mikes team and says that he always has on his OSU shirts and hats. The OSU offer was the one he was wanting the most.

[wadc45]

Originally Posted by leier11

I just heard from one of my good buddies, that Mike is real interested in tOSU. A kid that works for my buddy is on Mikes team and says that he always has on his OSU shirts and hats. The OSU offer was the one he was wanting the most.

While you have certainly verified the info that was already posted in this thread, the last comment is a little misleading. Mike grew up a fan of ND. OSU and ND are rumored to be out in front of everyone right now, but there is a long way to go.

[wadc45]

Scout $

2/20

One of the better features from IrishEyes...an extensive breakdown of Mike's game.

[osugrad21]

Scout $

2/22

Mike discusses his talent and his favorites. He says he really likes the ND staff and does not yet know much about tOSU.