It seems as though new Michigan head football coach Brady Hoke’s message is getting through, at least to potential recruits as Michigan leads the pack amongst the Big Ten in 2012 recruiting.

Here is how everything adds up…

Big Ten+ Recruiting Class Rankings
Rank School # Commits Rivals Avg Scout Avg ESPN Avg 24/7 Avg
1 Michigan 19 3.53 3.63 3.47 3.58
2 Notre Dame 12 3.25 3.33 3.42 3.25
3 Ohio State 11 3.27 3.36 3.18 3.36
4 Penn State 10 3.30 2.70 3.20 2.90
5 Michigan State 11 3.09 3.09 3.00 3.18
6 Wisconsin 8 3.13 3.00 2.75 2.88
7 Northwestern 13 2.46 2.31 2.31 1.85
8 Indiana 12 2.25 2.50 2.58 2.25
9 Minnesota 15 2.33 2.15 2.58* 2.00
10 Nebraska 5 3.40 3.60 3.40 3.80
11 Iowa 6 2.67 2.50 3.00 2.50
12 Illinois 4 2.40 2.80 2.00 2.60
13 Purdue 7 2.43 1.86 2.29 1.86

Source: MGoBlog.com