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RE: QB Kevin Newsome - Wednesday, April 02, 2008 10:32 PM
Video interview with Newsome:
 
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/video.asp?section=fbrecruit&vidtype=amp&vidid=3286
 
Definitely intersted in academics, which is good for UM
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RE: QB Kevin Newsome - Wednesday, April 02, 2008 11:21 PM

ORIGINAL: ncd

Video interview with Newsome:

http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/video.asp?section=fbrecruit&vidtype=amp&vidid=3286

Definitely intersted in academics, which is good for UM
Also interested in a pro-style offense, which is definitely not good for UM. Tate Forcier, anyone?
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RE: QB Kevin Newsome - Thursday, April 03, 2008 10:01 AM
I was choosing to ignore that part.


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RE: QB Kevin Newsome - Thursday, April 03, 2008 10:27 AM
Why would he be so interested in a Pro-style offense?  That part doesn't seem to line up for me.  He appears to be a gifted runner as well as passer, so why limit himself to the traditional drop-back signal calling?  Also, how many schools is he interested in?  20?
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RE: QB Kevin Newsome - Thursday, April 03, 2008 1:40 PM

ORIGINAL: Yellowandblue

Why would he be so interested in a Pro-style offense?  That part doesn't seem to line up for me.  He appears to be a gifted runner as well as passer, so why limit himself to the traditional drop-back signal calling?  Also, how many schools is he interested in?  20?
All of these young dual-threat QB's who have high potential think that they have to play in a pro-style offense because it looks beter for the NFL. This may be true in some cases, but does anyone remember that guy named Vince Young? Yea, he went #3 overall, I would say thats pretty good. If you play in a spread offense you can run the ball and showcase every skill you have, so I don't really get the pro-stlye argument.
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RE: QB Kevin Newsome - Sunday, April 13, 2008 10:28 PM
He looks happy at Saline high school here, nice hoodie

 
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RE: QB Kevin Newsome - Monday, April 14, 2008 12:43 AM
i hope he comes here.
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RE: QB Kevin Newsome - Monday, April 14, 2008 11:24 AM
Highly touted duel threat QB wearing a Michigan sweatshirt?

He's not coming to UM.

NEXT!!
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RE: QB Kevin Newsome - Monday, April 14, 2008 11:30 AM

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Highly touted duel threat QB wearing a Michigan sweatshirt?

He's not coming to UM.

NEXT!!
But this time there are no Buckeye boosters giving away cars and such to keep him away from Michigan.


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RE: QB Kevin Newsome - Monday, April 14, 2008 1:12 PM
Not really much on his visit from Kevin, as his Mom said when he got back he had to catch up on homework, this is a good family and academics are important.

Here is a little his Mom said.

"Michigan is a very nice place. We really enjoyed ourselves," Newsome's mother commented. "We saw the Business School, met academic advisor Shari Acho and the strength coach, Mike Barwis. That guy is unbelievable. He's a pretty cool guy. We met Coach Rich Rodriguez and all the coaches and they were all very nice."


For those of you who do not know who Shari Acho is, she is the Associate Athletic Director, Academic Success Program, and a parents dream, as she goes over the recruits academic side, a lot of recruits have said, they don't get this on other school visits. She is a great recruiting weapon, very tough, but also always looking after the players academic side while they are at Michigan. and players who have graduated in the past, always have great things to say about her. One time she bumped into a players car in the parking lot, and left a note on the windshield telling the player, "if you thought that was a big hit, just see how hard i hit if you slip on your grades" signed Shari Acho

Kevin hung out with Teric Jones, Michigan RB commit from Cass Tech while at the game, and was all smiles. This is a real good kid, with great work habits, on and off the field.

                                          
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RE: QB Kevin Newsome - Monday, April 14, 2008 3:15 PM

Some good info....
 
Chesapeake, Virginia quarterback Kevin Newsome had his first look at the University of Michigan Saturday, and despite undesirable weather conditions
the youngster and his family couldn’t have been more impressed. The Maize & Blue made a strong case for itself as Newsome’s optimal collegiate
option, but he still has one major question about how he might fit into Rich Rodriguez’s program.







The play of Michigan’s trio of quarterbacks during Saturday’s spring game may have given Rich Rodriguez headaches at times, but his pain likely
subsided when took time to imagine the possibility of Chesapeake, Virginia standout Kevin Newsome taking the helm of his offense in a few years. The
Western Branch High star made his way to Ann Arbor with his family over the weekend, and they were blown away by the experience.


"Even with the weather as bad as it was, it was a great visit," Newsome’s father told GoBlueWolverine. "We were really impressed with everything.
They had us on a schedule where we got a chance to see a lot of different things. They gave us a full tour of the business school. (Ross School
Director of BBA Student Affairs) Rob Koonce took us all through there. He was great. At the same time (as the tour) they were having a MBA
recruitment session going on, so that was really good. There were already a lot of people there. There were a couple of instructional situations
going on too, and we got to peek in. For it to be Saturday (the business school visit) was exceptional."


The tour exposed a few of the department’s best attributes and made it easier for Newsome to envision success in the program should he opt to become
of Wolverine.

"We noticed some of the diversity of the people moving around in the business department," Mr. Newsome said. "We really liked that. We also
witnessed first hand how all of the money that was donated is really going to make the business department a lot larger. This new wing is really
going to help the kids in the program. We’re a family that’s academics first, so we were happy to see how pleased we were with the business
department."


Based on how impressive the academic presentation was, it seemed that the football side would have a tough time matching up. However, when the focus
shifted finally did shift to the gridiron side of things, the Newsome’s were equally blown away.


"We spent almost two hours talking to Coach Rodriguez," Mr. Newsome recalled. "He seemed like a hands on coach that’s really going to get down to
business. That’s the best way I can put it. From our initial meeting with him he seemed to be a very hands on guy. He seemed to be really excited
about being at the level of football that Michigan is known to be at. He is just ready to get to work."


"We liked Coach Jackson too," Mrs. Newsome added. "He wouldn’t be Kevin’s position coach, but we know that he would make sure our son is taking care
of. We really liked the whole coaching staff. We couldn’t believe how nice every one was."


Once again receiving special mention was the new head of Michigan’s strength & conditioning program.


"We really liked that super duper strength coach, Mike (Barwis)," said Mr. Newsome. "I’m sure there are some excellent trainers throughout the
college level, but with this guy I’m sure that if Kevin goes there, I’m sure he is probably going to get some of the best training in the country."


The experience really strengthened Michigan’s standing in Newsome’s recruitment, but the youngster and his family still have one significant
question about the Maize & Blue.


"We really had an excellent visit," Mr. Newsome reiterated. "We’re going to put that right up there with other places that we’ve gone. We’ve only
gone a couple of other places that really stood out, and (Michigan) is definitely one of them. We’re going to continue to take visits throughout the spring and the beginning the summer. But, again, Michigan is definitely right up there. The only question as far as Michigan (is concerned) would be
about Kevin going into that offensive system. We’re staying open about which type of system Kevin is going go into… whether it is more of a pro
style or more of a zone-read type of situation. But in either case, we feel like if we decided to come there, we’d be comfortable."


"Everything was great," he continued. "It really was a great visit and we were really surprised by just how much we liked it."
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RE: QB Kevin Newsome - Monday, April 14, 2008 4:00 PM
good post..he seemed to be impressed by all facets of the university,  that could help us in the long run. i still think its gonna be tough to get this kid away from Va Tech
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RE: QB Kevin Newsome - Monday, April 14, 2008 5:51 PM
That's a very impressive article. Thanks. I've been most impressed with Newsome's and Russel Sheppard's comments. As I've said before, a qb's head is just as important as his arm strength and feet, if not more important.
 
Such a nice breath of fresh air compared to the new qb recruit that tUoOS landed.
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RE: QB Kevin Newsome - Monday, April 14, 2008 6:10 PM

Highly touted duel threat QB wearing a Michigan sweatshirt?

He's not coming to UM.

NEXT!!
Yea, that didn't turn out as we would have liked it to. I think he knows the potential that this offense has with the future recruits, and he loved the University. His parents seem to be a huge factor and they liked the visit a lot. I'll predict a commitment at the Army All-American game to the University of Michigan, but that's just me.
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RE: QB Kevin Newsome - Monday, April 14, 2008 8:29 PM
One thing I don't understand is why these duel-threat QB's seem to all be saying that they want to play in a pro-style system now. Where were they when we ran a pro-style offense that was a pipe line to the NFL?
Though I think once RR can prove to the media that the spread can be just as effective at passing as it as at running, I think this whole pro-style vs spread thing will start to die down.
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RE: QB Kevin Newsome - Monday, April 14, 2008 10:44 PM

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One thing I don't understand is why these duel-threat QB's seem to all be saying that they want to play in a pro-style system now. Where were they when we ran a pro-style offense that was a pipe line to the NFL?
Though I think once RR can prove to the media that the spread can be just as effective at passing as it as at running, I think this whole pro-style vs spread thing will start to die down.

If you watch any of the video on Kevin, he isn't as run oriented as other QB's. that's not to say that he can't run, but he definitely focuses on the pass. I can understand his hesitation where there would be a heavy emphasis on his legs.
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RE: QB Kevin Newsome - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 9:50 AM

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ORIGINAL: wolverines22

One thing I don't understand is why these duel-threat QB's seem to all be saying that they want to play in a pro-style system now. Where were they when we ran a pro-style offense that was a pipe line to the NFL?
Though I think once RR can prove to the media that the spread can be just as effective at passing as it as at running, I think this whole pro-style vs spread thing will start to die down.

If you watch any of the video on Kevin, he isn't as run oriented as other QB's. that's not to say that he can't run, but he definitely focuses on the pass. I can understand his hesitation where there would be a heavy emphasis on his legs.


he definitely is pass first, but watch the second play in this video, he is a great runner too, very good quickness.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ExJDDlWeJz0

thats the beauty of this offense, he doesnt have to run a bunch, he only has to be a viable threat to keep the defense on their heels.
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RE: QB Kevin Newsome - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 PM

He more then likely will be an early enroll, so i think he will commit this summer, for whatever reaons the Va Tech fans think he has lost interest in them, and from looking at the other teams on his list, I think we are the leader. All RR has to do is assure him he won't be a run only QB, none of these good young QB's want to run run the football, they want to pass it, and run if they have to,  like someone else said, just the threat that he can run, will keep the defense on it's toes. His family loved the school, and they have said the only concern is how he is used. As fast and atheletic as he is, he is still listed as a pro style QB, we have the RB's and the WR's, so let him be a pass first QB, or hand off the ball, and scramble when needed, and i think we land him.


**saw this pic, we have an all reciever set in this pic, including a slot and TE, this should let QB's know we will pass the ball.

               
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RE: QB Kevin Newsome - Wednesday, April 16, 2008 12:40 AM
i read where he was at spring game..... any news or comments from that visit ??
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RE: QB Kevin Newsome - Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:15 AM

i read where he was at spring game..... any news or comments from that visit ??

 
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