Michigan Thursday: 2012 QB Recruiting

So there are plenty of obvious jokes regarding Zeke Pike picking Auburn:  He took the turn-Pike town south or just another big fish that got away.  Please remember to tip your waiter and waitress.................

Bad jokes aside where are the Wolverines looking for a QB now that 5 star Zeke Pike is heading to play for the National Champs?

#1 Gunner Kiel out of Columbus, IN.  Considered the top QB prospect in the 2012 class.  He has offers from everyone.  Has some ties to ND and that's probably where he will end up. 

#2 Maty Mauk out of Kenton, OH.  Brother played for Brian Kelly at Cincinnati but Maty has been up to Ann Arbor a couple of times and nearing a decision on where he wants to play next year.   He has offers from Cincy, ND, Ill, Missouri, Vandy and Michigan.   This could be Michigan's best shot at a QB commitment in the near future.

#3 Austin Appleby out of North Canton, OH.  Austin continues to be on Michigan's radar as a potential QB offer.  He is 6'5 228 pounds and has mostly MAC offers at this point. 

#4 Bennie Coney out of Plant, Florida.  RR was in on Bennie early and that has seemed to continue into the Hoke era.  Bennie has said he has Michigan in his top 5.  He has offers from Auburn, Louisville, FSU, BC, Texas Tech, VT, MSU and others.  Bennie had some school/team issues so he might have some baggage.

Michigan has also offered: Devin Fuller from NJ and Jake Rodrigues from CA.  Neither has shown a ton of interest in Michigan yet.

Don't forget about 2013 mega instate QB recruit Shane Morris but Michigan will still take a QB in the 2012 class for sure.