Line-ups if MSU, U-M had only instate players

I've heard it said a few times the state of Michigan doesn't have enough talent to field two Big Ten teams with only kids from the Great Lakes State. I've always had a good laugh (inside of course, it's disrespectful to laugh in someone's face) when my ears have had the misfortune of hearing such nonsense. Michigan, indeed, has more than enough talent statewide to field two Big Ten squads, plus its three Mid American Conference schools -- no question. Of course, if a coach would want to sprinkle in a few outstate players here and there with each recruiting class, so be it. But make no mistake about it, Michigan could more than easily manage to field its five Division I playing college football schools with instate talent on 80-90 percent of its roster and still be successful, championship-caliber, bowl playing squads each and every season -- it just takes a strong knowledge of high school football in Michigan and a "want-to" type effort to recruit the state hard.

Take a look at what Michigan State's and Michigan's starting line-ups would look like if each team had a roster filled with instate kids. I've randomly placed players on either squad, trying to keep U-M guys and MSU guys on their individual teams. Offensively, each squad would have one tailback with H-back set-up. Reid Fragel will play tight end. Defensively, each will line up in a 4-3.

University of Michigan
Offense-
WR-Allen Robinson-6-3, 205-So.-Southfield, MI (Penn St. starter, All-Big Ten)
TE-Reid Fragel-6-7, 270-Sr.-Grosse Pointe, MI (7th Rd. Bengals, Ohio State)
OT-Dann O'Neill-6-8, 305-Sr.-Grand Haven, MI (UDFA Texans, WMU, All-MAC)
OG-Parker Ehninger-6-7, 290-So.-Rockford, MI (Cincinnati starter)
C-Tim Lelito-6-4, 315-Sr.-St. Clair, MI (UDFA Saints, GLIAC Lineman of Year, GVSU)
OG-Devin Smith-6-7, 320-Jr.-Ann Arbor, MI (Purdue starter)
OT-Jake Fisher-6-6, 295-So.-Traverse City, MI (Oregon starter)
WR-Kevonte Martin-Manley-6-0, 205-So.-Pontiac, MI (Iowa starter)
QB-Devin Gardner-6-4, 210-Jr.-Inkster, MI (U-M starter)
HB-Devin Funches-6-4, 230-Fr.-Farmington Hills, MI (U-M starter)
TB-George Winn-5-11, 210-Sr.-Detroit, MI (UDFA Texans, Cincinnati)

PK-Kyle Brindza-6-2, 215-So.-Plymouth, MI (Notre Dame starter)

Michigan State University
Offense-
WR-Aaron Burbridge-6-1, 195-Fr.-Farmington Hills, MI (MSU starter)
TE-Dion Sims-6-5, 270-Sr.-Detroit, MI (4th Rd. Dolphins, MSU)
OT-Austin Holtz-6-5, 300-Sr.-Holt, MI (UDFA Lions, Ball St., All-MAC)
OG-Chris McDonald-6-5, 295-Sr.-Sterling Hts., MI (UDFA Patriots, MSU)
C-Blake Treadwell-6-3, 300-Jr.-East Lansing, MI (MSU starter)
OG-Zac Matthias-6-5, 325-Jr.-Hemlock, MI (Wisconsin starter)
OT-Eric Fisher-6-7, 305-Sr.-Rochester, MI (1st Rd., No. 1 overall pick by Chiefs, CMU)
WR-Bennie Fowler-6-1, 205-Jr.-Birmingham, MI (MSU starter)
QB-Andrew Maxwell-6-3, 210-Jr.-Midland, MI (MSU starter)
HB-Jacob Pedersen-6-4, 240-Jr.-Menominee, MI (Wisconsin starter, All-Big Ten)
TB-Zach Line-6-1, 230-Sr.-Oxford, MI (UDFA Vikings, SMU)

PK-Kevin Muma-6-1, 190-Jr.-Troy, MI (MSU starter, kickoffs)

University of Michigan
Defense-
DE-Brennen Beyer-6-4, 255-So.-Plymouth, MI (U-M starter)
DT-Will Campbell-6-5, 325-Sr.-Detroit, MI (6th Rd. Jets, U-M)
DT-Jonathan Hankins-6-3, 320-Jr.-Detroit, MI (2nd Rd. Giants, OSU)
DE-Anthony Zettel-6-5, 260-So.-West Branch, MI (Penn St. starter)
LB-Desmond Morgan-6-2, 230-So.-Holland, MI (U-M starter)
LB-Kenny Demens-6-1, 245-Sr.-Birmingham, MI (UDFA Cardinals, U-M)
LB-James Ross-6-1, 225-Fr.-Orchard Lake, MI (U-M starter)
CB-Raymon Taylor-5-10, 185-So.-Highland Park, MI (U-M starter)
CB-Dior Mathis-5-9, 170-Jr.-Detroit, MI (Oregon nickel back)
FS-Thomas Gordon-5-11, 210-Jr.-Detroit, MI (U-M starter)
SS-Cam Gordon-6-3, 220-Jr.-Melvindale, MI (U-M LB who would be at natural SS spot)

P-Scott Kovanda-6-3, 205-Sr.-Hartland, MI (UDFA Bengals, Ray Guy finalist, Ball State, All-MAC)

Michigan State University
Defense-
DE-Will Gholston-6-7, 280-Jr.-Detroit, MI (4th Rd. Buccaneers, MSU)
DT-Anthony Rashad White-6-3, 325-Sr.-Battle Creek, MI (MSU starter)
DT-Tyler Hoover-6-7, 295-Jr.-Novi, MI (MSU starter)
DE-Freddie Bishop-6-3, 255-Sr.-Carleton, MI (UDFA Lions, WMU, All-MAC)
LB-Taiwan Jones-6-3, 235-So.-Anchor Bay, MI (MSU starter)
LB-Max Bullough-6-3, 250-Jr.-Traverse City, MI (MSU starter, All-Big Ten)
LB-Chris Norman-6-2, 230-Sr.-Detroit, MI (MSU starter)
CB-Cameron Cheatham-5-9, 190-Sr.-Kalamazoo, MI (Cincinnati starter)
CB-Valdez Showers-6-0, 190-So.-Madison Hts., MI (Florida nickel back)
FS-Justin Currie-6-1, 205-Jr.-Big Rapids, MI (WMU starter, All-MAC)
SS-Jeff Heath-6-1, 215-Sr.-Lake Orion, MI (UDFA Cowboys, SVSU)

P-Mike Sadler-6-1, 190-Jr.-Grand Rapids, MI (MSU starter)