Recruiting: Zach Harrison to Announce Next Week
5-star DE Zach Harrison will tweet out his college decision next Wednesday and fax in his NLOI. He isn’t having a ceremony and there will be no interviews, which is consistent with how he’s handled his entire recruitment. down to OSU, UM and PSU. https://t.co/WnlVMVq0gF
— Ari Wasserman (@AriWasserman) December 11, 2018
December 11th, 2018 at 9:35 PM ^
Here’s hoping he’s Blue
December 11th, 2018 at 9:42 PM ^
Regardless of how this plays out we should all respect his decision. Michigan fans want to always pull the high class card lets all take the high road.
With that said here's to hoping things start looking up for 2019.
December 12th, 2018 at 10:29 AM ^
The next Michigan Fan who respects a recruiting decision will be the first one.
If he announces for Ohio State, the "He done got paid" posts will flood the internets until they all crash and burn.
December 11th, 2018 at 9:36 PM ^
I am scared
December 11th, 2018 at 9:39 PM ^
Why? His decision does not make or break beating Osu. We got Gary, we got Peppers, we got Shea... still no win over Osu. This is a team thing, man up buck lol.
December 11th, 2018 at 10:02 PM ^
Uhhh...you know individuals (ie: Harrison) are needed to make up a team, right?
December 11th, 2018 at 10:12 PM ^
Obviously, but why fuss about this? We’ve gotten top dogs before and still not beating Osu. I don’t care if we go 1-11 as long as we beat them. I can’t worry about one dude.
December 11th, 2018 at 10:38 PM ^
This is the sort of nonsense that would (rightly) get people to mock RCMB. 1-11 is an awful season no matter who the '1' is.
December 11th, 2018 at 11:09 PM ^
because they get more top dogs than us.
December 11th, 2018 at 10:13 PM ^
A high schooler is announcing where he is going to college.
And somewhere a random grown man waits for the announcement, thinking, "I am scared."
December 11th, 2018 at 10:15 PM ^
Exactly..
December 11th, 2018 at 11:40 PM ^
You two may both agree on something but one of you is still a giant douche. Anyone want to guess?
December 11th, 2018 at 10:22 PM ^
How do you know he’s a grown man?
December 11th, 2018 at 10:32 PM ^
It's not a grown man, it's WD.
December 11th, 2018 at 11:45 PM ^
Define “grown man”
December 12th, 2018 at 11:08 AM ^
While I'm all for keeping our fandom in check and having some perspective in our lives. We all know how important recruiting is to the success of the program we love. And, we all know how frustrated we have become by losing so much to OSU. So, a top recruit choosing between UM and two divisional foes, whom would be the top recruit in any of their classes, is a big deal. Let's not diminish his importance of whomever he chooses.
December 11th, 2018 at 10:28 PM ^
I'd be too if I was that concerned about where a 17-year-old chose to attend college.
December 11th, 2018 at 10:37 PM ^
Be proactive in dealing with your fears, WD---check the U of M student directory every waking hour and be the first to proclaim he's enrolled
December 11th, 2018 at 11:17 PM ^
Somebody already claimed that he was enrolled...well kind of.
December 12th, 2018 at 10:28 AM ^
So sad
December 11th, 2018 at 9:36 PM ^
Just going to assume that it will be tOSU. That way if for some reason it's Michigan it will be a pleasant surprise. EZ game.
December 11th, 2018 at 10:13 PM ^
This is the way I approach all recruitments. It's the way to go.
December 12th, 2018 at 6:40 AM ^
I tell myself to do this but my brain isn't sophisticated enough to go along with the plan,
December 11th, 2018 at 10:14 PM ^
See if you can place a wager in Vegas. Heavy bet on OSU getting him. We lose, you win. You lose, We win, you win.
December 11th, 2018 at 9:36 PM ^
I think he goes Blue since it’s a low key announcement. He knows all to well what Osu fans are like.
December 11th, 2018 at 9:38 PM ^
Yeah, if we're going to deduce anything from the circumstances of his announcement, it would be this. But I have no intention of setting my expectations on the arbitrary whim of a quiet teenager.
December 11th, 2018 at 9:40 PM ^
Agree
December 11th, 2018 at 9:55 PM ^
Yes...
BUT if you live within an hour of Columbus, and you are choosing Ohio State - even if you are a quiet teenager, don't you do something a little bit public? Some cake - perhaps some subs? Can he be that quiet?
If this was a kid from Brighton - I would not consider a private tweet to be a good sign as a Michigan fan.
C'mon now...
December 11th, 2018 at 10:26 PM ^
He's a Chicago guy, so at least he's not full blown Ohio.
December 12th, 2018 at 9:11 AM ^
not to mention letting it slip to friends, teachers, coaches, parents who then spread word like wildfire.
So I guess my take is if its going to be OSU we will be given a warning before going in blind.
Sidenote: I want Michigan to go after EVERY Bama commit til Saban is gone. Hire another recruiting guy whos only job it to recruit Bama commits. Maybe team up with 1 or 2 more teams and share information about the player. Fuck Alabama.
December 11th, 2018 at 9:38 PM ^
The funny thing is that his twitter is private, so like 5 people will be able to see whatever he tweets out. Someone else is just going to tell us what happens. I really do like this kid, he hates recruiting and publicity.
December 11th, 2018 at 9:41 PM ^
I wish more of them were like this. Tbh, the pomp and circumstance surrounding the recruiting scene doesn't really help anyone, and most of all I think it only hurts the players longterm. Yes, it is fun for them in the moment, but for too many it becomes a life highlight and a 15 minutes of fame story.
December 11th, 2018 at 9:45 PM ^
The recruiting industry is in the same family tree as child actors. It's really a miracle anytime a 4 or 5 star recruit comes out the other side of football a well-adjusted person.
Edit: but I will continue to pay attention to teenage strangers and the people who are paid to stalk them anyways lol
December 11th, 2018 at 10:09 PM ^
I agree. Whatever his decision, I like his approach. He’s declining what most kids see as a great opportunity to celebrate themselves. I’ll always admire future NFL Hall of Famer Joe Thomas for choosing to go fishing with his dad over attending the NFL draft, even though he was going to be one of the top picks.
December 11th, 2018 at 11:24 PM ^
Involving a private plane would be real cool, don't you think???
December 12th, 2018 at 7:17 AM ^
Jimmy Clausen does not agree with you.
December 12th, 2018 at 7:39 AM ^
That’s my issue with how much adults have put the limelight on these kids to where the recruits think they are more than just an object. How many actually worry about these kids, including the kids themselves?
My problem with the Dax Hill decommittment was his delusion that he was “keeping it 100”—but he seemed to be asking for people to not react. How have people not learned: if you make your life choices up for public consumption and you get gratification from tweeting your future, expect blow back. Free speech allows everyone to say anything, so asking to be left alone after a big commitment change is a ludicrous expectation. One cannot be authentic, make big changes, and expect no hurt feelings.
That’s the sad truth of our current social media addictions. People put too much into these kids like they’re a damn TV show. We are living The Truman Show.
December 11th, 2018 at 9:41 PM ^
Just like najee harris.
December 11th, 2018 at 11:42 PM ^
Do you find it mildly disturbing that you know the status of a teenagers Twitter account?
December 11th, 2018 at 9:56 PM ^
Who dat going to the super bowl.
Won't hold my breath....
December 11th, 2018 at 9:56 PM ^
A 3rd string running back at Alabama.
I’m not really butthurt - I will be happy for Najee to be an NFL All-Pro - just couldn’t resist the cheap pop.
December 11th, 2018 at 10:43 PM ^
Every time somebody says butthurt, I think of Jake Butt being hurt. The ACL gods don't love that man.
December 11th, 2018 at 9:41 PM ^
Goes Michigan AND announces Daxton Hills re-commitment all in the same tweet.
Take it to the bank.
December 11th, 2018 at 9:46 PM ^
Brings out a giant cake with Maize and Blue frosting to announce. Dax Hill is in the cake.
December 11th, 2018 at 9:55 PM ^
I'll be openly weeping if this happens. lol
December 11th, 2018 at 10:07 PM ^
Wow. Have you been reading my dream journal? Next Wednesday happens to be my birthday too.