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I do agree with you, to some extent, but you say in 02 how the whole class was from Ohio, but Tress has done everything he can to put a fence up around Ohio. There are only a handful of players that have got out of the state that we wanted. Guys that come to mind are Fred Davis, Mario, Burgess, Crable.
Overall Tress struggled early on while taking these kids word, and at times it has backfired. But IMO I don't want kids like that on my team.
You also have to remember that Tress had to recruit thru the MoC investigation and all the negative recruiting tactics from other schools.
I wouldnt say that the 2004 o-line class has been a dissapointment, they have all gotten extended playing time and will all be contributors next year. Remember everyone was writing Datish off as well and look at where he is today. Probably one of the best on the team if not the best.
Also for guys being passed over you have to remember that some guys just take longer than others to develop and Roy Hall is a perfect example as he showed up in the Michigan game, b/c seniors under Tress seem to do special things.
I also think alot of the credit can go to his hiring of recruiting coaches and coach Peterson.
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