The underlying theme of Louisiana recruits for the class of 2004 seems to be speed, and another burner from this state is Reserve (La.) East St. John tailback Derron Thomas. After making the move from West St. John to East St. John before his junior season, Thomas rushed for 1,589 yards, an average of better than 10 yards per carry, and 20 touchdowns for a squad that finished 8-2 and lost to the eventual state runners-up in the playoffs. Today, Thomas gave The Wolverine his current top thre]]> Spartan Magazine spoke with a talented local player who will graduate in 2003 last night. This prep standout informed us that it is very possible that he will be running out of the tunnel in Spartan Stadium as a member of the Green and White. Click to find out the details]]> With legitimate 4.4 speed, one southern running back is fast becoming a household name with college coaches. According to him, however, one school stands above the rest in the early going of his recruitment -- the University of Michigan]]> Spartan Magazine profiles a local Prep star that Michigan State will be taking a close look at this spring and summer, Bryan Kisabeth. In addition, we update some information on another top Spartan target. Click for more.]]> Orchard Lake (Mich.) St. Mary's has churned out several great football players over the years, and the Michigan football program has often benefited. Diallo Johnson and Jermaine Gonzales are two of the latest from St. Mary's to wear maize and blue ... soon, wide receiver/defensive back Morgan Trent will follow their lead. St. Mary's head coach George Porritt spoke to The Wolverine about Trent's commitment]]> Five-star safety prospect Prescott Burgess is looking forward to signing day Feb. 5. With a signed letter of intent he can finally stave off the Buckeye fans still petitioning him to change his mind. But Burgess acknowledged in his "Your Questions Answered" interview that he won't budge. A Michigan Man. Even in Ohio, he's a Wolverine through and through]]> It would probably take a minor miracle for U-M to land the state of Georgia's (and nation's) number one cornerback in a year in which the ‘Dawgs had so much on-field success. UGA won the Nokia Sugar Bowl to cap the school's first 13-win season in history, but apparently will have to sweat it out to see if Paul Oliver, Rivals.com's No. 1 cornerback out of Kennesaw (Ga.) Will Harrison stay true to his commitment or decide at the last minute to become a Wolverine]]> Once thought to be a sleeper prospect, Columbia (Tenn.) Central linebacker Fred Sparkman made a name for himself nationally this year (recently moving into the top 100 in Tom Lemming's latest list at No. 95), becoming one of the most highly sought after recruits in the nation after a monster senior season. Where does Michigan stand in his recruitment?]]> Philadelphia has always been known for producing top basketball players, but don't tell that to this top football player. He is making a name for himself as a hard-hitting LB. Not only is he getting a lot more attention as the recruiting season heats up, but he will be visiting MSU. Click to find out some more information about this top prospec]]> Prescott Burgess has a decision to make on his college future and he's being entertained by one of his suitors at this very moment. Burgess is in Ann Arbor for an official visit. He has two more visits lined up and will likely wait to decide until he has completed those. Harding high school coach Thom McDaniels said Warren has a heavy Michigan presence, which could be having an effect on Burgess' thought process]]> Justin Hartig is one of the top OL in Michigan this year. We caught up with Hartig last night and he gave Spartan fans some good news during this time of uncertainty. Click to find out the latest about this talented OL prospect]]> Wideout Jayson Swain of Huntsville, Ala. is growing weary of the recruiting process his coach Ronny Massey told The Wolverine. Massey said Swain may even be priming for a decision to come much earlier than his stated late January indication. Massey wants his star receiver, rated the No. 6 wideout in the country according to Rivals.com, to remain a little more patient]]> Prescott Burgess, Rivals.com's No. 1-rated safety prospect and No. 6 prospect in the nation, is choosing between a few of the best programs in the country and it's not being made any easier by outside influences. Warren Harding coach Thom McDaniels wants those influences to butt out of Burgess' decision. "If it's Michigan fine, if it's Ohio State fine, but let the kid make his own choice," he said]]> Spartan Magazine has been trying to contact several top Michigan State recruits to find out how the current coaching situation changes their recruitment. Click below to find out mor]]> Indiana quarterback Clayton Richard is going to make it to the pros. It's not a matter of if, or when, but which one. Richard is Rivals100's No. 4-rated quarterback, but he is also one of the top prospects for the 2003 Major League Baseball Draft. Richard intends to play both sports over the next four years, and according to his father, Barry, U-M will agree to the arrangement if Richard becomes a Wolverine. Richard visits U-M, Nov. 16]]>