Rumors Nojel Eastern not coming to UM
Lots of smoke that something is up with Eastern. Reports this morning that Michigan had not offered him a spot on the team (note no mentions of him on any UM run social media), followed by 247 Purdue mods saying they’d be surprised if he ever suits up for Michigan and now his mother is refusing to confirm he’s transferring to UM. Strangeness abounds.
https://twitter.com/andrewkahn/status/1262758228531658754?s=21
There are rumors that if he doesn’t get a waiver that he’s just gonna go play pro somewhere.
Yep. Apparently has not withdrawn his name from draft yet.
This whole situation sounded weird, but yeah, that makes sense. Michigan doesn't wanna announce him unless it's for sure.
Now, I'm just wondering who made his Michigan commitment edit. Seems elaborate.
Why? What’s the risk if they do? Guys commit and things change all the time. If they announce and two weeks later things fall through who really cares? And it won’t likely affect the current or future roster/recruits. So I wouldn’t say they don’t want to announce unless it’s for sure.
Rumor is Eastern is going to Western.
My rumor mill says Eastern is going to Eastern.
Well MY rumor mill says Eastern is going to split the difference and go to Weastern
Wait. Isn’t Weastern = Central?
and didn't central just drop their men's basketball and badminton programs?
North by Northeast, I hear.
this whole thread seems to be heading south
Why do they always put the south .... so far down south ....
+1 for the classic Bugs Bunny reference.
All the puns have now been encompassed
Actually has a weird Hitchcock North by Northwest vibe
Would be a pretty bold move to announce you're transferring to a school that never offered you
That would be bold, but not as bold as this.
"The story of an offensive lineman who staged a phony news conference to announce he was attending the University of California -- even though Cal never recruited him."
http://www.espn.com/espn/eticket/story?page=kevinhart
(Had a somewhat happy ending, https://www.espn.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/story/_/id/7525340/kevin-hart-recruit-lied-california-golden-bears-sign-missouri-western-state)
That dude was derided by the press after that stunt? WHY? He's a g**damn hero for showing what a farce the whole recruiting show it!
Wow, great read.
Thanks for sharing!
Thank goodness. Hopefully still have a shot at Coleman
Very weird, certainly seems like something is amiss. I remember Painter was not happy when he announced he was leaving Purdue.
Maybe he was just trolling Painter?
I don't know which direction Eastern is heading.
He also commented on Brown's commitment post implying he (Eastern) was coming to UM. Very weird.
I think that was a fan account with a pic of nojel in Michigan gear as the profile pic.
The account that posted the pic of Jalen?
Someone get this kid a compass
He would be crazy to think he would even get a summer league invite to the NBA
My understanding (from Twitter, possibly B. Quinn) is that he would play overseas next year rather than sit out at UM if he doesn't get a waiver. I also seem to recall the NCAA is supposed to vote on the one-time transfer waiver for all athletes tomorrow, but that may not be correct.
Can a guy who can't shoot hope to get anything decent overseas?
Yes? Big ten backups easily find spots overseas. This is a guy who started on an Elite 8 team and is easily one of the best wing defenders in the country. Someone will give him a shot.
This is more evidence that Harbaugh can't recruit.
I heard on Reddit that his mom was a real pain in the you know what. Wouldn’t be surprised if she’s behind this and maybe forcing him to the NBA
Username checks out
Not really. It would be if it was: NojelMama
I think it would be wise to not jump on the Purdue Bandwagon that wants to trash him and his mother. Yes, she did post on one of the Purdue fansites to defend her son, probably not a wise decision, and of course everyone knew who she was but she was arguing with some anonymous posters and trolls. A week ago, most Purdue fans were defending her and Nojel. Now it's open season on them from some of the Purdue fanatics. I don't think it's a good look for Michigan fans to do likewise.
Easy spreading rumours re a potential players mom...
The Purdue fans I know say they are not sad he's leaving Purdue...
All fans say that when anyone leaves. It’s just a coping mechanism
I dont really know what we would have gotten from him if he did transfer here. Sure he is a great defender but we need someone who can shoot.
Our defense needs a lot of help too.
Name one player on the roster other than Eli Brooks that isn't better on offense than on defense. The difference for several is pretty wide.
Livers is one.
disagree and don't think it's close for Livers
He's a near elite shooter who averages 1 (block + steal) a game. The reliability of defensive stats aside, he's never been one of the top 3 defenders on the team.
He's been Top 3 the past two years, Top 2 last year.
Remember he was tasked to guard when they beat MSU three years ago (JJ) then who he guarded in the win against Purdue that same year (Matthias).
Two years ago he guarded Happ for bit, better than anyone else.
He's been a versatile Top defender since he's been on campus. He's probably only behind Matthews, tied with Simpson.
I think you’re underestimating how badly we need a good defender... a contending B1G caliber defender at that.
You win some, you lose some more.
But you live... you live to fight another day
He has got to do what is best for himself and his family, and I think Coach Howard will handle it much better than Painter did.
Aside from POOle, Beilein didn't really recruit head cases.
Howard has recruited 3 so far in Todd, Christopher, and Easturd.
Lets get some non head cases!