Jalil Irvin Decommits
I'm sure everyone will handle this news calmly and rationally.
— Jalil Irvin. (@only1_lil) August 23, 2016
2018 GA OG Jalil Irvin is now Michigan's third decommit in the last two days, joining 2017 DT Aubrey Solomon and 2018 TE/DL Leonard Taylor.
Let's try to take a step back on this. Solomon is a big loss, without question; his initial commitment was a huge surprise and it was always going to be a tough battle to keep the nearby SEC powers, especially Georgia, at bay. I don't think anyone expected Taylor's commitment to stick pretty much from the moment he made it. Irvin is another Georgia prospect who committed very early in the cycle and is seeing his rankings rise.
None of these are all that surprising when taken individually. Having all three occur over the course of two days makes for bad feels and bad headlines, but Michigan will be just fine for both the 2017 and 2018 classes.
August 23rd, 2016 at 10:44 AM ^
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August 23rd, 2016 at 10:46 AM ^
Remember when people were predicting what commitments we'd get from the BBQ? We got 3 decommitments. Hooray!
August 23rd, 2016 at 11:02 AM ^
Terrible event. People who weren't even there are decommiting.
Never serve northern BBQ to southern recruits.
August 23rd, 2016 at 10:46 AM ^
August 23rd, 2016 at 11:04 AM ^
It's to be expected when you get into a pissing contest with a skunk..
August 23rd, 2016 at 10:47 AM ^
Well, this week has started about as crappy as it could have... Granted, none of these are end of the world stuff, but they sting nonetheless. Can we just get to the first game, already?
August 23rd, 2016 at 10:47 AM ^
Nothing wrong wtih taking some time to make this decision. It's an important one.
August 23rd, 2016 at 10:50 AM ^
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August 23rd, 2016 at 10:52 AM ^
No bueno
August 23rd, 2016 at 10:52 AM ^
And, if Michigan takes care of business on the field and continues to do their due diligence recruiting...this will all take care of itself. With or without this particular trio.
Can't wait for the season to start!
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August 23rd, 2016 at 10:53 AM ^
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August 23rd, 2016 at 10:54 AM ^
Ace said it. Taken individually, its not a total shock. Everything gonna be alright.
August 23rd, 2016 at 10:55 AM ^
September 3rd can't get here fast enough.
August 23rd, 2016 at 10:56 AM ^
When I read the title I thought it was about a basketball recruit and I was pretty sad. That is how hard it is to keep track of these 16 year old kids with offers flying everywhere. Football recruiting will be fine. We still have lots of momentum. This is just something we will have to get used to.
August 23rd, 2016 at 12:29 PM ^
We've got no jobs... we've got no food... our recruits' heads are falling off!
August 23rd, 2016 at 11:06 AM ^
It's OK. More slots open now for the 4 and 5 stars that Harbaugh has on his radar that we don't even know about yet.
August 23rd, 2016 at 11:23 AM ^
Especially if Harbaugh wins us a national championship this season. We'll have so many 5 stars knocking at our door that these kids will be wishing that they never decommitted!
August 23rd, 2016 at 11:26 AM ^
He does not even have to win the NC. He just needs to show we are on the path to win an NC.
August 23rd, 2016 at 11:12 AM ^
that's what happens when moms get involved. . .
Nothing a solid 2016 football season can't fix. . . . it's going to be alright.
August 23rd, 2016 at 11:25 AM ^
"that's what happens when moms get involved"
Like Rashan Gary's mom?
August 23rd, 2016 at 11:20 AM ^
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Nobody will remember any of this after September 3rd
August 23rd, 2016 at 11:27 AM ^
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August 23rd, 2016 at 11:29 AM ^
August 23rd, 2016 at 11:32 AM ^
This is the best news so far this week. Tell me more.
August 23rd, 2016 at 1:17 PM ^
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August 23rd, 2016 at 11:29 AM ^
Honestly i wouldn't be surprised if 2 of the 3 still end up signing on, but if not there will be other 4-5* types that will.
August 23rd, 2016 at 11:31 AM ^
This is Dave Brandon's fault. The guy needs to be fired.
August 23rd, 2016 at 11:42 AM ^
The only real loss this week was Solomon. And he was probably going to decommit anyway, whether it was this week or in a month. I'm sure the coaches knew this was a possibility and are pursuing other guys aggressively now. The clerical error, although not a good look, shouldn't have been that big a deal to a player who was truly set on coming to U-M.
August 23rd, 2016 at 11:44 AM ^
Hopefully these kids come back into the fold. 2018 is a LOONG way away. And look on the bright side. Only 2 spots taken up right now! Lot's a room to fill with 5 stars!
August 23rd, 2016 at 11:47 AM ^
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August 23rd, 2016 at 1:19 PM ^
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August 23rd, 2016 at 12:07 PM ^
The reaction to decommitment should be proportional to the reaction to a commitment.
August 23rd, 2016 at 12:20 PM ^
Based on how the last class turned out, with some top recruits becoming interested and comitting in the last three months, I'm not that worried about the decommits. I am sad about losing Audrey Solidman (spelling?) this year, but am confident Harbaugh will get the talent he needs.
August 23rd, 2016 at 12:30 PM ^
Who wrote him the thank you letter for attending the BBQ, which he never attended.
It is Solomon!
August 23rd, 2016 at 12:47 PM ^
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August 23rd, 2016 at 12:24 PM ^
That's what I always say.
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August 23rd, 2016 at 1:17 PM ^
Glad to see you came in peace.
As a token of goodwill and friendship, could you spare a 5-star or two?
Thx.
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