Jim Harbaugh talks Rashan Gary
“The final 12 hours were just a culmination of a relationship,” he said. “Jen Coney, Rashan’s mom, has carried the most water. She is an outstanding parent. She wants what all the parents want for their sons, and that is the best for their sons.
“We have a great relationship with Paramus Catholic high school. They do a great job.”
He listed the coaches and even the school president in what he noted should be the continuation of a long and trusting friendship with the school, which has become a U-M pipeline. Gary, he said, is “going to flourish” at Michigan, and not just on the football field.
“He visited Michigan four times and connected with the people here,” Harbaugh said. “When he was here on his last visit, he was heading back to New Jersey and they had finals. He had to start studying, so he went into a room and for three hours he studied. He wasn’t up and down out of his seat, going to get snacks, drinking Diet Cokes … he studied for three solid hours because they had finals coming up. That’s really impressive.
“Rashan carries a 3.7 GPA. He works for things, wants to be the best in the classroom and excel in sports. With that kind of work ethic and what we do - we give them great support, coach them – I think it will be a great relationship. Our players, they’ve been around him a lot now. He’ll be part of our ball team. There’s nothing better than being part of a ball team.”
https://michigan.n.rivals.com/news/michigan-football-recruiting-jim-harbaugh-talks-rashan-gary
February 4th, 2016 at 4:47 PM ^
February 4th, 2016 at 4:50 PM ^
What high-schooler would even drink a diet coke?
February 4th, 2016 at 5:09 PM ^
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February 4th, 2016 at 8:42 PM ^
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February 4th, 2016 at 9:27 PM ^
Excellent promotion; excellent post.
February 4th, 2016 at 9:40 PM ^
is trying to get Coke to sponsor Geoffrey Giraffe.
February 4th, 2016 at 6:18 PM ^
February 4th, 2016 at 6:35 PM ^
The fucking bee's knees.
February 4th, 2016 at 6:45 PM ^
February 5th, 2016 at 9:10 AM ^
a 300lb high schooler might...
February 4th, 2016 at 4:52 PM ^
Not everyone can be Fred Jackson.
February 4th, 2016 at 6:01 PM ^
Much to their chagrin
February 4th, 2016 at 5:36 PM ^
Some days all I do is repeat the following loop:
1) Read mgoblog
2) Get a coffee, tea or water
3) Grab a snack
4) Read mgoblog comments while i eat the snack
February 4th, 2016 at 5:43 PM ^
February 4th, 2016 at 5:47 PM ^
Are you hiring?
...without the "/s".
February 4th, 2016 at 7:05 PM ^
5) profit!
February 4th, 2016 at 7:05 PM ^
Wait, are you on SSI?
February 4th, 2016 at 7:06 PM ^
otherwise, this post sums me up perfectly as well.
February 4th, 2016 at 7:24 PM ^
... but the concepts of "Deep Work" is pretty popular right now. And it is normally associated with highly successful people.
This book is getting a lot of airplay on the topic.
http://www.amazon.com/Deep-Work-Focused-Success-Distracted/dp/145558669…;
February 4th, 2016 at 5:05 PM ^
This fits right in with this. It gives a little more insight in to his work ethic, motivations and dreams. Also, great perspective from his personal trainer as well as Rashan's mentor, Bart Scott.
February 4th, 2016 at 6:05 PM ^
February 4th, 2016 at 7:08 PM ^
Did you know that in Quebec, due to language laws, they aren't allowed to use apostropes, even when they are warranted? Treasure our American apostrophe freedom, don't abuse it.
February 5th, 2016 at 9:48 AM ^
A thing like that...
February 4th, 2016 at 9:45 PM ^
Thanks for posting the link. That kid can get up to speed quickly and hit the QB like a freight train. Can't wait!
February 4th, 2016 at 4:53 PM ^
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February 4th, 2016 at 8:01 PM ^
Huge probably did the best Harbaugh interview I've heard to date. The Brown one was pretty insightful as well.
If anyone wants to listen to it... http://www.wbbl.com/the-huge-show/
February 4th, 2016 at 10:57 PM ^
February 4th, 2016 at 4:53 PM ^
He's a very impressive young man, and he's lucky to have such great parental guidance. We're lucky to have him.
February 4th, 2016 at 5:06 PM ^
I believe there were rumors of Gary wanting to apply to Ross. If he keeps up that 3.7 and kills it in Econ 101, Calc I and English, he should have a solid chance to get accepted into Ross his sophomore year.
Also saw that Sean McKeon is an Engineer! We got a bright crop of croots this year!
February 4th, 2016 at 5:12 PM ^
McKeon draws a mean looking wolverine, too. Check the other post.
"Most interesting part of your hometown? The Farms"
Same, bro. Same.
February 4th, 2016 at 7:09 PM ^
Do you think he can still get in if he bombs accounting?
February 4th, 2016 at 7:52 PM ^
Accounting has B+/A- curve now. Ross class curves are a joke. The pre-reqs for Ross are harder.
February 4th, 2016 at 7:54 PM ^
February 4th, 2016 at 8:04 PM ^
Ah, was confused. Had a freshman year roommate who I swore took accounting the year he applied to the B-school. Not sure if he was overachieving or the requirements have changed.
February 4th, 2016 at 8:53 PM ^
February 5th, 2016 at 7:57 AM ^
Per this article, Gary wants to study Business Administration
So guessing he will be applying to Ross as a sophomore
Would also guess if his GPA is anywhere close to the typical cutoff, he would get in ;)
February 4th, 2016 at 6:45 PM ^
(My wife still doesn't understand why Michigan will never play the San Diego Chargers. . .)
February 4th, 2016 at 4:58 PM ^
He has a very soft voice and a very calm demeanor. It's amazing that somebody who is that calm can be so ferocious on the field.
February 4th, 2016 at 6:15 PM ^
Just damn.
February 4th, 2016 at 7:42 PM ^
He should at least try to make it look like it's a challenge . . .
February 4th, 2016 at 5:19 PM ^
GET A NATTY!
Not sure the ESPN cat caught that, but that made me laugh.
February 4th, 2016 at 4:55 PM ^
He seems like a true leader and someone who will lead by example. Seems like a great young man.
February 4th, 2016 at 4:55 PM ^
Now I feel like a slacker...what's wrong with moving around and eating snacks!?
Clearly Harbaugh hates fun.
/s
February 4th, 2016 at 8:27 PM ^
Teddy G? Is that you?
February 4th, 2016 at 4:59 PM ^
Wooooooooohhhh
February 4th, 2016 at 5:03 PM ^
He had to start studying, so he went into a room and for three hours he studied. He wasn’t up and down out of his seat, going to get snacks, drinking Diet Cokes … he studied for three solid hours because they had finals coming up. That’s really impressive.
No wonder he didn't connect with the OSU culture. I believe 3 hrs it the max per semester they allow football players to study.
February 4th, 2016 at 5:15 PM ^
if you are in the sports-honors program at OSU. There's a 1 hour max for all others.