BBrown: Da'Shawn Hand Close-To-Empty Update
I'm definitely not trying to get anyone's hopes up but I talked with Da'Shawn's position coach today and I am more than optimistic that young Mr. Hand will be Blue on November 14.
As one would expect his coach didn't give me anything concrete or definite, but just the way he answered me and the things he said gave me a vibe. Couple that with how Da'Shawn spoke to me and everyone else about Michigan.....it's gonna happen.
Da'Shawn will visit Alabama this weekend for the Tennessee game after having to reschedule his intial plan for the LSU game due to his SAT test a few weeks ago. I told his coach that a lot of the pundits are now giving Michigan a healthy lead over the Crimson Tide and Florida and he just laughed and said "Is that right? Less than a month now."
Coach Harris talked to me about how much of a beast Jabrill Peppers is. He also asked me if I thought McDowell will sign with Michigan, to which I replied, "I think so." He and Da'Shawn met Malik in Chicago (5-star challenge I believe) and said they really enjoyed meeting him.
I decided to straight up ask him for a "nugget" about Da'Shawn that I could give to the Michigan faithful and he responded how you think he'd respond.
So Coach...what ya got?!?!
(Laughs) Not much to be honest. All I can say is that the kid did all of his research and is basically trying to see where he fits best and where he wants to live now. He enjoyed Ann Arbor. He just wants to compare it to the other two places before his decision.
Ok here are my thoughts...
1. Coach Harris is playing everything close to the vest as you'd expect.
2. Da'Shawn is keeping very quiet right now also like you'd expect as his decision nears.
3. Da'Shawn has always exploded with excitement about Michigan more than the other schools. Especially about the academic angles, including the legendary professor.
4. The fact that his coach was interested in McDowell's decision and the potential of being a teammate of Peppers has to be a good thing.
5. The way Coach Harris said, "The kid did all of his research..." before he's actually visited Bama and Florida makes it sound like his mind could be made up already.
6. Back when I spoke to Da'Shawn he spoke about the professor and the academics as if he had already decided that's where he'll be for school.
7. There have been reports that Da'Shawn already talked with other commits about potential roommates and what number he could wear if he were at Michigan.
My conclusion: November 14th could/should be a great day for Michigan fans in regards to Da'Shawn Hand's commitment.
October 23rd, 2013 at 10:56 PM ^
We can hope!! Come on home to AA Da'Shawn!
October 23rd, 2013 at 11:05 PM ^
October 23rd, 2013 at 11:06 PM ^
Could you elaborate on his opinion of Jabrill Peppers, Brandon?
October 23rd, 2013 at 11:06 PM ^
October 23rd, 2013 at 11:09 PM ^
Come on down Da'Shawn. You will play next Sept. in the Big House.
October 23rd, 2013 at 11:10 PM ^
October 23rd, 2013 at 11:12 PM ^
October 23rd, 2013 at 11:50 PM ^
October 24th, 2013 at 12:06 AM ^
October 24th, 2013 at 12:13 AM ^
Chlorophyll? More like borophyll!
October 24th, 2013 at 1:06 AM ^
October 23rd, 2013 at 11:16 PM ^
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October 24th, 2013 at 5:49 AM ^
Glad I wasn't the only one who immediately picked up on that.
October 23rd, 2013 at 11:41 PM ^
it ain't over yet. Let's see what happens when Deshawn sees the national championship trophies in Saban's office—that'll be a true test of his interest in academics at Michigan.
October 23rd, 2013 at 11:55 PM ^
October 23rd, 2013 at 11:59 PM ^
Oh come on. These guys with unorthodox names can be hard to spell. I had to look at the thread title when I was typing my post. I have a similar problem with Jabrill and Jabreel (Peppers and Black). Hell, even guys like Derick Green can be tough because there are a handful of ways people spell Derick. Not a huge deal, IMO.
October 24th, 2013 at 12:12 AM ^
Yeah, like "Derrick."
October 24th, 2013 at 12:16 AM ^
OK, it seems I inadvertently made my own point.
If you're Brandon or Ace or any of the writers here, you need to spell them right. If you're posting a comment, misspelling the harders one isn't a huge deal. If someone's first or last name is the completely obvious spelling though (like Ty Isaac), you don't really have an excuse.
October 24th, 2013 at 8:01 AM ^
past, present, and future who may read this board: we humbly apologize for any and all misspelled names. It's not personal...sometimes we're just not sure and don't take the time to look it up. Pathetic maybe, but we've got your backs regardless.
Sincerely,
MGoFans.
GO BLUE!
October 24th, 2013 at 1:51 PM ^
October 24th, 2013 at 9:18 AM ^
Not to pile on, but it's Jibreel Black. I agree that it isn't a big deal, though.
Anyway, I sure hope Da'Shawn picks Michigan. I feel strangely invested in his recruiting decision after watching so many episodes of First and 17.
And Brown, talk to Coach Dede! Let him know that he can't have his star player at Bama or Florida making wins harder for his alma mater Auburn. Just kiddin'.
October 24th, 2013 at 9:54 AM ^
I never thought I'd live to see the day when WolvinLA2 got piled on by Spunky Brewster.
October 24th, 2013 at 11:37 AM ^
Hey, I wasn't piling on. I like all of WolvinLA2's comments.
[Drafts a thread/invite for WolvinLA2 to join me in singing "The Victors" and "Kumbaya" while holding hands, and skipping through the meadow or golf course]
Edit: Naked Bootlegger, you're invited, too. Please wear a bathrobe, at least.
October 24th, 2013 at 1:40 PM ^
I'll make love to you
Like you want me to
And I'll hold you tight
Baby, all through the night
(Not really. I don't swing that way, NTTAWWT, unless you're a chick. But I'm married, so you'd have to be my wife with a secret MGoBlog account. In which case stop bitching at me for being on MGoBlog so much).
October 24th, 2013 at 2:54 PM ^
That is too funny! I don't even know how to respond to Boyz II Men... "Although we've come to the end of the road. Still, I can't let you go..."
And I am a girl, but your loved ones don't have to worry about our duets since I'm saving myself for Luke Perry or Shoelace. Speaking of DXR, I need to head over to the MGoAuction and make sure no one has outbid me on that 1 oz. jar of Denard's sweat.
October 24th, 2013 at 3:22 PM ^
October 24th, 2013 at 3:22 PM ^
"I'll Make Love To You." Good song.
October 24th, 2013 at 1:28 PM ^
is a hard one. It took a few checks for me to get it right.
Also, Shawn -Sean can be confusing. I also can't spell Micheal well. It never looks right.
/random
October 24th, 2013 at 1:06 AM ^
Deshawn Deshone Desean Dick Shawn Wallace Shawn whatever his first name is, I hope he gets his degree from Michigan and plays some football while he's at it.
October 24th, 2013 at 9:38 AM ^
OK Dawn.
October 24th, 2013 at 1:31 PM ^
My name is Dylan (before it was popular) so I grew up with it always pronounced Die-lan (even though Bob Dylan had been around for forever). Even 90210 couldn't help me. I also get spellings of Dillon, Dilion, Dillan. Trust me, not a big deal.
October 24th, 2013 at 2:28 PM ^
Barvo!-Damnit!
October 23rd, 2013 at 11:57 PM ^
I think he has been to Alabama twice now.
October 24th, 2013 at 12:57 AM ^
October 24th, 2013 at 12:00 AM ^
The fact that he is rescheduling his Alabama-LSU visit instead of his date to take the SATs speaks to this, I think. A guy who is planning to "play football, not school" (to paraphrase the OSU guy) would not pass up the opportunity to be lavished with attention during the biggest game of the year. I'm sure there are other dates to take the SATs -- coming from somebody who vaguely remembers having a choice of dates a few years ago.
He clearly values education to a decent extent.
October 24th, 2013 at 2:11 PM ^
Agree
October 24th, 2013 at 4:52 PM ^
October 23rd, 2013 at 11:43 PM ^
I almost want see him commit elsewhere just see what kind of crap storm will blow through here...
October 23rd, 2013 at 11:50 PM ^
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October 24th, 2013 at 12:01 AM ^
Well that's dumb.
October 24th, 2013 at 12:03 AM ^
it happens plenty with other recruits. It would be nice to not have it happen for once.
if you really want to see it happen go back and look at the posts when other recruits spurned us like treadwell
October 24th, 2013 at 1:06 AM ^
The storm from Penn State wasn't enough?
October 27th, 2013 at 9:22 AM ^
Wow, that's pretty fucking stupid.
October 23rd, 2013 at 11:58 PM ^
My hopes are up
October 24th, 2013 at 12:05 AM ^
I'm 100% confident he will pick Michigan.
October 24th, 2013 at 12:10 AM ^