Reon Dawson misunderstanding?
Just got off the phone with Reon he said he didn't say he loves ohio state he said"He loves the state of ohio"reporter changed up his words.
February 7th, 2013 at 7:05 PM ^
TIL lying teaches a lesson
February 7th, 2013 at 6:44 PM ^
Wait until he walks through the Diag; checks out Ann Arbor, attends a Michigan basketball game, sings the Victors with his teammates after a win, and explores the thousands of other things that make the University of Michigan hte best place in the world. I am sure he'll be singing a different tune in no time.
February 7th, 2013 at 6:44 PM ^
God forbid a 17-18 year-old kid says something without thinking about the repercussions.
He signed with Michigan. He made quite a faux pas. He'll learn (or be taught it VERRRY quickly at Fort Schembechler).
Let's move on.
February 7th, 2013 at 6:45 PM ^
Neon Reon on the field.
February 7th, 2013 at 6:49 PM ^
...or by becoming a solid student and playing hard for Michigan.
Relax folks, it's just a young kid. He'll quickly learn to hate the Buckeyes.
February 7th, 2013 at 7:31 PM ^
February 7th, 2013 at 8:08 PM ^
...the #1 pick in the NFL Draft, Reon Sandcastle.
February 7th, 2013 at 6:46 PM ^
Ask him in 5 years. That's all that's relevant as long as he's a good teammate and accords himself as he should and likely will.
February 7th, 2013 at 6:49 PM ^
February 7th, 2013 at 6:50 PM ^
and "Ohio" should rarely if ever be used in the same sentence. Young Mr. Dawson will be schooled in such matters once he arrives in A2 this summer.
Here are a few accepted examples of using these words appropriately:
- I would love a giant meteor to crash into Columbus, Ohio.
- Most escaped convicts love the "You're welcome here" attitude Ohio offers.
- Buckeye ladies, get into the Horseshoe free when you show your "I love Ohio State" tramp- stamp.* (Ages 14-55 only. Sorry grandma.)
PS: Apologies to any of the U-M faithful living in Ohio. God bless you and stay strong.
February 7th, 2013 at 7:35 PM ^
Come on man, you know the average age at which Ohio women have their first grandchild is well under 40.
February 7th, 2013 at 6:52 PM ^
He found out he will be rooming with Lewan and Ryan this summer.
February 7th, 2013 at 6:55 PM ^
Ask him again before the first game. I'm sure his answer will be vastly different.
Elliot Mealer grew up a huge buckeye fan. I think it's safe to say he's been converted.
February 7th, 2013 at 6:57 PM ^
How many times do we hear of recruits wanting to go to a school and either not getting that offer or having their parents not allow them to go to that school. Chris Spielman wanted to go to Michigan and his father basically said, "sure, but you will no longer be welcome home." I think he did pretty well for himself at OSU, and I don't think many Buckeyes hold a grudge against him.
Reon's mistake is opening his mouth about the topic, especially before he even shows up on campus. He was at an Ohio presser and probably wanted to give and get the love. He will learn very quickly in practice, in the weight room, and in class, what it means to be a Michigan man....or he will be weeded out.
This really is a non-issue. At worst a poorly timed, foolish comment by the kid. I am certain after he shows up on campus, gets shit from the seniors on the team, and actually works, sweats, and bleeds with his teammates, his loyalties will be aligned.
Again, he will be playing football for Michigan, getting a full scholarship, and have a chance to play in front of 110K every Saturday. If he cant appreciate that and fall in love with the University and tradition because of his loyalties to the football factory down south, then he is really a moron and has bigger issues than said comment. I very much doubt this will be the case.
February 7th, 2013 at 6:59 PM ^
An Ohio kid who signed with Michigan who said he was an OSU fan growing up? I bet that's never, ever, happened before! C'mon people, this is a non-story. Let it die.
February 7th, 2013 at 7:04 PM ^
...and Lance Armstrong didn't use PEDs.
February 7th, 2013 at 7:06 PM ^
Upon reading this, Coach Hoke to his secretary: Get Reon Dawson on the horn, stat!
February 7th, 2013 at 7:14 PM ^
Get over it and stop trolling like Buckeyes. Who really cares if he isn't politically correct.
February 7th, 2013 at 7:16 PM ^
If he's half as good at back-pedaling on the field as he is here then he'll win the Heisman.
February 7th, 2013 at 7:25 PM ^
I say we leave him alone. It is a shame that some idiot fans tweeted at him when this article came out.Man yaw leave Reon alone. The reporter asked him a dumb question which basically was to set him up. He's all for Michigan. He didn't mean it
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February 7th, 2013 at 7:29 PM ^
February 7th, 2013 at 8:24 PM ^
but, Srsly, the MEDIA???? I'll believe an 18 year old any day over the media...
February 7th, 2013 at 7:30 PM ^
February 7th, 2013 at 7:32 PM ^
February 7th, 2013 at 7:36 PM ^
If I had a favorite team growing up but they did not offer me a scholarship, I would:
-try to walk onto my favorite team.
-take a scholarship to a nearby school and try to transfer over to my favorite team.
-take a scholarship anywhere but a rival of my favorite team.
I would not:
-accept a scholarship to a primary rival and declare my love for my childhood favorite the day after signing day.
If that truly is what he meant, then it's not a matter of criticizing a 17-18 year old for saying or thinking something stupid, but DOING something stupid.
However, I do know many out of state kids that are true Michigan Men but reserve pride for the place they came from. I understand and respect that.
February 7th, 2013 at 7:58 PM ^
that applies, but doesn't get into UM. Should he not get an education? Ridiculous argument. I'm sure Derrick Green didn't grown up a UM fan, but I'm sure as hell glad he thought we were his best option and he picked us!
February 7th, 2013 at 8:12 PM ^
Now I post on blogs and play "what if" with myself every day since I signed that LOI. Years later I still don't know if I made the right choice.
February 7th, 2013 at 8:30 PM ^
your adopted team was restored to glory dominated your childhood favorite.
February 7th, 2013 at 8:32 PM ^
February 7th, 2013 at 8:33 PM ^
Forget football, if my son got a full ride to OSU, but would have to pay to go to Michigan, I would tell him he was stupid to not take the schollie.
February 7th, 2013 at 7:41 PM ^
I'd do my best to not double post, as well.
February 7th, 2013 at 7:59 PM ^
I'm a Michigan fan, and will always be one. However, my 11 year old son, while he likes Michigan and roots for Michigan, has an Illinois jersey and hat, (partly because they were free, partly because we live in Illinois.) I would struggle more with Scarlet and Grey gear, but can excuse Dawson.
And my daughter, who just enlisted in the Navy, starting Boot Camp yesterday, gave me a "Navy" baseball hat. She did quip, "at least the colors are right, Dad." I'm proud of my daughter, and will wear the hat, even though I'm blue through and through.
February 8th, 2013 at 8:55 AM ^
...Navy colors are Blue and Gold. Embrace the synergies.
Hope boot camp is going well for your daughter!
February 7th, 2013 at 7:59 PM ^
Marcus Ray should have a five-minute conversation with the kid. That should take care of it. Now let's light up and just move along.
February 7th, 2013 at 8:24 PM ^
February 7th, 2013 at 8:29 PM ^
I ignored this on the earlier post, but I'll say it here - I grew up in Ohio, was steeped in the rivalry, couldn't wait for the Buckeyes to beat that team up North, until I went to Ann Arbor (for the academics, duh), sat through some games, felt my feelings change, and rooted hard for the maize and blue in that first game. After that, I'm all Blue...down here, though (we had to move back for work), it's hard not to be indoctrinated...give the kid a break...
February 7th, 2013 at 8:49 PM ^
Sorry if he hasn't become as indoctrinated as we all are in all things Michigan. Give him a chance to Mayr get on campus. I am site that once he does, he will bleed Michigan.
February 7th, 2013 at 9:51 PM ^
You sir are 100% right . Well said and exactly correct
February 7th, 2013 at 9:12 PM ^
... a former Woody Hayes assistant once decided to come to Ann Arbor to ply his trade. Pretty sure that guy didn't end up wrestling equivocations during the last game of his 21 regular seasons.
Those who stay ...
February 7th, 2013 at 10:38 PM ^
He says that he loves "Ohio," and you conformists automatically assumed he's talking about OSU......
February 7th, 2013 at 10:39 PM ^
February 8th, 2013 at 1:09 PM ^
February 7th, 2013 at 11:07 PM ^
...why this is a story.
February 7th, 2013 at 11:27 PM ^
February 7th, 2013 at 11:39 PM ^
Why are we having this conversation?
So the kid was an osu fan; may still be to some extent. He signed with Michigan and is now Blue. We should respect his comments, his commitment and believe that in 4 years, his realization that it was a decision well-made. As a fan base, we should support him as a Maize and Blue member of the team. THE Team. THE TEAM.
February 7th, 2013 at 11:51 PM ^
On the one hand, whatever his feelings might be, anyone with half a brain knows that when you commit to a team, you don't start talking about your undying love their biggest rival. This is particularly true when talking to a reporter.
On the other hand, at least he doesn't have an OSU tattoo...
February 7th, 2013 at 11:55 PM ^
The area of Ohio I am from is nice. The Hocking Hills are much different from any other area of Ohio and it is a special place for me (probably because I was born and raised there). Other than SE Ohio, the rest of the state SUCKS!
February 8th, 2013 at 2:11 AM ^
That pic looks like the part of the Island where the source is on LOST.
February 8th, 2013 at 11:02 PM ^
about 4 miles from where my dad lives in the heart of the Hocking Hills region. The park where this is located is called Cedar Falls.
February 8th, 2013 at 11:20 AM ^
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqkHPsY8p84
I think some of you should put your energy into bringing in accounts.