RunInRed 16,430 Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 Bryan Matthews has a recap of his A-Day visit posted... Big-time RB visits AU Mike Blakely didn’t know a whole lot about Auburn when he arrived for a visit Thursday evening. Three days later, he knew plenty. “It was great. I had a lot of fun. It was the real deal,” the Bradenton (Fla.) Manatee standout running back said of his visit. “I could see myself at a lot of schools but since I’ve been up here, I can really see myself at Auburn. It’s just so loving.” The 5-foot-9, 194-pound Blakely got the usual tours of AU’s campus and athletic facilities. He saw a practice Friday and the A-Day Saturday. But it was just spending time with the AU coaching staff that stood out the most to Blakely. “I would just wake up, go to the coaches’ office and spend time with all of them,” Blakely said. “It’s like a family up there.” Blakely spent most of the time with his recruiting coach, Jay Boulware, and running backs coach Curtis Luper. “(Coach Luper) told me the things he likes about me,” Blakely said. “He likes how I can cut. I’m good going to the left. He told me some of the things I’m real strong with like my vision, I can see everything. “They tried to sign two running backs this year but I guess they could only get one so they’re trying to sign two next year.” Read more... Mike Blakely, RB Bradenton, Florida 5'9 / 194 Offers: Auburn, Clemson, Florida, Iowa, Iowa State, Miami (Fl.), Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Purdue, Rutgers, South Carolina and South Florida, among others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunInRed 16,430 Posted April 18, 2010 Author Share Posted April 18, 2010 Junior year highlights... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunInRed 16,430 Posted May 18, 2010 Author Share Posted May 18, 2010 FYI - Blakely recently told Clemson's Rivals site that AU is his leader... http://clemson.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1085571 (premium content) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNewby 27 Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 FYI - Blakely recently told Clemson's Rivals site that AU is his leader... http://clemson.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1085571 (premium content) Excellent! “(Coach Luper) told me the things he likes about me,†Blakely said. “He likes how I can cut. I’m good going to the left. He told me some of the things I’m real strong with like my vision, I can see everything. Blakely looks good going to the right, too. Nice hands and is already running from the wildcat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey 16,622 Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 I might be in a minority, but I see recruiting a top RB and top QB as critical for Auburn this year. Blakely certainly would fill the RB part of that need. C'mon down, Mike Blakely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUloggerhead 2,238 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Dang. Don't care for that ugly-azz color of his HS uniform but I like the way he cuts, too(!) Need to get him in orange & blue because he'd fit right in running Malzahn's offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottomfeeder 244 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 The young man has so moves for sure. I would love to see him in orange and blue on Saturdays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auauau 0 Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 It looks like Auburn is looking good right now, but if Florida swings and misses on Bellamy and puts the heat on Blakely, never count the Gators out. Blakely really likes Florida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auauau 0 Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Like I said. Florida missed on Bellamy. Blakely names UF his leader. 1. Florida 2. Auburn 3. South Carolina This all according to JC Shurburtt on his Twitter page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunInRed 16,430 Posted June 12, 2010 Author Share Posted June 12, 2010 Like I said. Florida missed on Bellamy. Blakely names UF his leader. 1. Florida 2. Auburn 3. South Carolina This all according to JC Shurburtt on his Twitter page. It's June, long ways to go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auauau 0 Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Like I said. Florida missed on Bellamy. Blakely names UF his leader. 1. Florida 2. Auburn 3. South Carolina This all according to JC Shurburtt on his Twitter page. It's June, long ways to go... Actually, Blakely will pass by Gainesville on his way back from South Carolina and commit to the Gators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunInRed 16,430 Posted June 13, 2010 Author Share Posted June 13, 2010 Like I said. Florida missed on Bellamy. Blakely names UF his leader. 1. Florida 2. Auburn 3. South Carolina This all according to JC Shurburtt on his Twitter page. It's June, long ways to go... Actually, Blakely will pass by Gainesville on his way back from South Carolina and commit to the Gators. Quite the prognostication... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey 16,622 Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 I sort of smelled a rat when we started offering some new RB's and inviting previously unheard of RB prospects to campus. That's always a sign that something is fixin' to get messed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auauau 0 Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Well maybe not this weekend. He's down in Gainesville now for FNL. He said he'll visit UF again in the next week to month, but I expect him to commit then. He said he wants to be closer to home and that his family loves UF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunInRed 16,430 Posted June 30, 2010 Author Share Posted June 30, 2010 Rivals has a free update posted where Blakely denies a Florida offer has pushed them to the front. TIFWIW... There's been much talk that home state school Florida has taken over the lead for Blakely recently, but he maintains that any lead Florida, or any other school has at the moment, is minimal."Not really," Blakely said about Florida. "They can be a leader, but Auburn, Florida, and South Carolina are so close to each other, it's hard to say." While Blakely is having a hard time naming a true leader, he at least knows the three SEC schools that are atop his list right now. "Auburn, Florida, and South Carolina are basically my schools," Blakely said. "All three are real high up there, all neck and neck." Read more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey 16,622 Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Rivals has a free update posted where Blakely denies a Florida offer has pushed them to the front. TIFWIW... There's been much talk that home state school Florida has taken over the lead for Blakely recently, but he maintains that any lead Florida, or any other school has at the moment, is minimal."Not really," Blakely said about Florida. "They can be a leader, but Auburn, Florida, and South Carolina are so close to each other, it's hard to say." While Blakely is having a hard time naming a true leader, he at least knows the three SEC schools that are atop his list right now. "Auburn, Florida, and South Carolina are basically my schools," Blakely said. "All three are real high up there, all neck and neck." Read more... That's better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunInRed 16,430 Posted July 17, 2010 Author Share Posted July 17, 2010 FWIW, Blakely is on campus this weekend to participate in AU's final Senior camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunInRed 16,430 Posted July 18, 2010 Author Share Posted July 18, 2010 Just talked to Four-star RB Mike Blakely. Had a great time at AU camp, already has official set for Auburn-S. Caro. game. Still AU, UF, SC.http://twitter.com/jhokanson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValleyTiger 2,894 Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Just talked to Four-star RB Mike Blakely. Had a great time at AU camp, already has official set for Auburn-S. Caro. game. Still AU, UF, SC.http://twitter.com/jhokanson Should be a no brainer after he sees Auburn dismantle the Gamecocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunInRed 16,430 Posted July 24, 2010 Author Share Posted July 24, 2010 Supposedly UF is now back on top. Kid is all over the place. Long ways to go...we'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabrasco 127 Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 This coming Friday, the 2010 ESPN Rise High School Football Kick Off - Plant(FL) vs. Manatee (FL) will be on at 7:00 EDT. Get a chance to watch Mike do his thing live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabrasco 127 Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 This was also released today as well. Four-star running back Mike Blakely (Bradenton, Fla./Manatee), the nation's No. 8 running back and No. 117 in the ESPNU 150, has many offers, but has decided his first official visit will be to Auburn when it hosts South Carolina. "Auburn is a great school. I have been up there a few times and I had fun on my visits," Blakely said. "I also will be visiting Florida and South Carolina. Those are my three favorite schools. I want to see USC but I just don't right now. I want to pick a place where I will feel good at, somewhere I feel comfortable." My link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunInRed 16,430 Posted August 23, 2010 Author Share Posted August 23, 2010 This is an AU/UF race with Florida holding a slight lead. Let's see if we can make a run at Blakely down the stretch... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimsjus 0 Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 This is an AU/UF race with Florida holding a slight lead. Let's see if we can make a run at Blakely down the stretch... From everything I have read it looks to me like Mike is getting slowplayed by Florida. They appear to have someone ahead of him on their board and are holding off on taking RB commitments until they see where they stand. Wilder was one of those other back on their board and he fell to FSU last week. Blakely may fallin our laps if UF finds a back they like better. Hart may fall into our laps as well if Rich Rod's O doesnt impress this year or if he gets fired. I think Auburn would gladly accept either or both of their commitments right now if they wanted to make that leap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defense(clap clap) 4 Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 This is an AU/UF race with Florida holding a slight lead. Let's see if we can make a run at Blakely down the stretch... From everything I have read it looks to me like Mike is getting slowplayed by Florida. They appear to have someone ahead of him on their board and are holding off on taking RB commitments until they see where they stand. Wilder was one of those other back on their board and he fell to FSU last week. Blakely may fallin our laps if UF finds a back they like better. Hart may fall into our laps as well if Rich Rod's O doesnt impress this year or if he gets fired. I think Auburn would gladly accept either or both of their commitments right now if they wanted to make that leap. Well, Fla's first choice was Mike Bellamy, who committed to Clemson, but they're still going after him. They've always been going hard after Savon Huggins, who I think they'll get, but when Bellamy pledged to Clemson, Blakely became one of their main targets, and since Blakely grew up a fan of Fla that will make it that much harder for our staff to get him. Now Wilder, I've read different things about him, but I saw a quote from his dad the yestserday and from what it sounds like, even though Fla publicly said they were recruiting him at RB, they were more interested for him to be a LB in private, while Fla St said they definitely wanted him at RB, which is what Wilder wants to play. I think the kid ends up at LB by his soph year, but it's a moot point if he stays at FSU, since that keeps another RB spot open at Fla. Fla wants to get Blakely and Huggins at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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