Jimmy Rolder Has Committed to Michigan
At least we got a linebacker commit tonight. That’s good. We needed a linebacker, and this one is really climbing the rankings late, and especially considering they didn’t get a lot of the linebackers they were targeting this cycle until just their kind happened to pop from the obscurity of COVID football in Chicago. In fact he was the top LB left on their board. And lots of boards.
#Michigan picks up a huge commitment from four-star LB @JimmyRolder tonight; had OSU, Iowa, LSU, Florida offers among others: https://t.co/i0XpqDWvgq
— Steve Lorenz (@TremendousUM) November 17, 2021
So that’s good. Good things are good. I think I’ll save the writeup for after football season though. Have a good night.
I can't believe I kicked over my trash can. Of all the dumb things...
November 16th, 2021 at 11:28 PM ^
Good news! Just when we needed it. At a position of need.
Welcome, young man!
November 16th, 2021 at 11:30 PM ^
Helow Jimmy. Welcome.
November 16th, 2021 at 11:37 PM ^
I was on FaceTime with my girlfriend to enjoy a comfortable, yet exciting win. I hung up when Jones had the careless foul. I’m now in the dog house.
November 16th, 2021 at 11:38 PM ^
Responding to Seth’s trash can reaction. Awesome news about the commit!?
November 16th, 2021 at 11:39 PM ^
This is great news, we needed an LB badly and it looks like we got a good one.
Welcome Jimmy, hopefully you'll have a great academic and athletic career, Go Blue!
November 17th, 2021 at 1:33 AM ^
Fallon sucks
November 16th, 2021 at 11:56 PM ^
Is he from Milford ?
November 17th, 2021 at 12:17 AM ^
… Chicago
November 17th, 2021 at 10:01 AM ^
Based on the Twitter photo, I was thinking he’s a Miami (Oh) or Maryland transfer.
My local high school has the exact same logo as Rutgers. The school south of me uses the Sparty logo. I’m surrounded by imitation B1G logos.
November 17th, 2021 at 2:03 PM ^
The giant photo at the top of the article shows him in a uniform saying "Marist"
November 17th, 2021 at 2:04 PM ^
1. Why would you think that
2. It says right in the post he is from Chicago.
November 16th, 2021 at 11:57 PM ^
How about all the naysayers go fuck a rolling doughnut.
November 17th, 2021 at 6:11 AM ^
… well that escalated quickly
November 17th, 2021 at 6:30 AM ^
This response never gets old. Anchorman is a classic.
November 17th, 2021 at 10:02 AM ^
Don’t encourage them
November 17th, 2021 at 1:58 PM ^
I feel someone needs to step-up on behalf of all rolling doughnuts and say no, please do not do this people.
November 17th, 2021 at 7:34 AM ^
That Wisconsin came in with an offer, given the quality of their linebacking the last few years, speaks well of this young man.
November 17th, 2021 at 9:08 AM ^
Rold Rage!
November 17th, 2021 at 10:14 AM ^
Jimmy Rolder, tough as a boulder; his game face stare couldn't be colder; as he stuffs a back into a coffee cup holder; and seals him in a Manila folder.
November 17th, 2021 at 10:56 AM ^
"Where will you commit?" asked Mama Rolder
"I've chosen Michigan," young Jimmy told her
"Coach Harbaugh's intense, he's a molder of men."
And that is what finally sold her.
November 17th, 2021 at 11:02 AM ^
Coincidently, watched this kid in IHSA playoffs last week. He looked huge, fast and smart, completely dominated the game from the MLB position and played a little fullback too.
While it's always hard to evaluate a high school stud in terms of his ability to play at the next level, his first step and read/reactions were insanely good. I spoke to a guy in the stands who played D1 football who confirmed what I thought I saw: Rolder is absolutely going to play in college and make an impact. You just can't teach his instincts and quickness. Next day at church someone told me he was going to O$U and I was pretty bummed, so this is great news!
Go Blue young man, and welcome!
November 17th, 2021 at 11:59 AM ^
I like this. Watching his tape reminds me a lot of (hate to say it) James Laurinaitis. Speed to the sidelines and nose for the football. His whole playing style.
November 17th, 2021 at 12:45 PM ^
Nice! The LB corps needs some more bodies coming in and this guy seems like a talented player.
Good Get!
November 17th, 2021 at 3:40 PM ^
Huge pick up. I love his film. Smart, decisive, takes great angles, great speed, and big hitter
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