BBrown: Josh Rosen Update
Until about two weeks ago when the Wolverines offered David Sills, Josh Rosen was the only quarterback from the 2015 class with a Michigan offer. Rosen's name has been popping up a bit lately and his interest in Michigan seems to have grown slightly.
I first spoke with Josh back in June after he was offered in late May, and at that time he had virtually no interest in Michigan. He said the chance of him choosing Michigan was slim to none and cited the cold weather as the main deterrent.
Fast forward to today and he's singing a little bit of a different tune. While I still think the chances of him becoming a Wolverine are slim to none, he's at least flirting with the idea of checking out Ann Arbor in person. He told me that nothing has really changed but he does have the desire to see campus.
He also says that with almost a year before he has to make any kind of decision he has no idea if he'd visit Ann Arbor for an official or anything like that.
Rosen also says that right now his main focus is on winning a state championship, which he will try to do this Saturday.
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As I said back in June and above I just don't think the Wolverines have much of a chance at all with Rosen. That being said it's easy to see why the coaches offered him so early and are still recruiting him. On film he is one of the more polished passers I've ever seen in high school. He appears to be very deserving of his 5-star status. He honestly reminds me of Tom Brady the way he stands tall in the pocket, pulls the trigger quickly, and reads defenses. He has more athleticism than Brady did and against high school competition his pocket presence is pretty similar to what Brady does now.
If he does end up visiting I'd be surprised and at that time anything could happen because once a recruit is on campus things change. It'll be a while before anything like that might happen.
December 17th, 2013 at 3:26 PM ^
So you're saying there's a chance.
December 17th, 2013 at 3:41 PM ^
What is this sorcery, Failed embed.
There we go.
December 17th, 2013 at 3:29 PM ^
A Tom Brady comparison??
BBrown = Fred Jackson?
December 17th, 2013 at 3:36 PM ^
Same as Tom Brady, 'except with more athleticism'. Yes please.
December 17th, 2013 at 3:54 PM ^
The Michigan version of Tom Brady, or the New England Patriots version of Tom Brady?
December 17th, 2013 at 4:17 PM ^
"He has more athleticism than Brady did and against high school competition his pocket presence is pretty similar to what Brady does now."
Patriots Tom Brady!!!!
December 17th, 2013 at 5:14 PM ^
Same as Tom Brady, except with more Gisele (whatever that means). I'll take it!
December 17th, 2013 at 4:26 PM ^
He's like Tom Brady, but dates hotter women and dances in South America better
December 17th, 2013 at 5:15 PM ^
I like where your head's at...per my above nearly identical comment.
December 17th, 2013 at 8:36 PM ^
find one of these.
December 17th, 2013 at 3:34 PM ^
I'm glad I never had to chose between playing for Michigan and living in Florida or Southern California. I'm good friends with the sun and miss him when he's gone.
December 17th, 2013 at 3:38 PM ^
There are what appear to be reasonably complete stats here at MaxPreps - LINK
This year, he is 167 for 245, good for a 68.2% completion percentage and has thrown for 2,753 yards with 33 TDs and 7 INTs. They give his passer rating as 133, although I would think the NCAA calculation would put these numbers close to 200 (a bit of mental math - could be off), so that must be the NFL calculation.
December 17th, 2013 at 3:39 PM ^
Brandon, is your report any different from Sam's (he just gives a $ link):
RT @ScoutMichigan 2015 Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco QB Josh Rosen wants to visit #Michigan - http://michigan.scout.com/2/1357406.html#.UrBnD2u0M6o.twitter …
December 17th, 2013 at 3:42 PM ^
free?
December 17th, 2013 at 3:53 PM ^
I saw Sam's tweet so that's why I re-reached out to Rosen to get his take. I don't have access to read Sam's article either.
December 17th, 2013 at 4:04 PM ^
Thanks. I guess no source better than the primary.
December 17th, 2013 at 4:54 PM ^
Brown posts a summary of a convo he's had with a recruit. Then gives his opinion on said recruit. Please, tell me how in theeeee hell can someone possibly piss and moan about this and somehow turn it into whatever clusterfuck you just did?
December 17th, 2013 at 5:17 PM ^
I believe he was saying that the best source to go to was Rosen himself, which is what Brandon did. There is no insult there.
December 17th, 2013 at 5:19 PM ^
I see now it can be read two ways. Sorry Dahblue. I guess the recent tone of the board got to me.
December 17th, 2013 at 6:06 PM ^
Though I can't decipher how one could read it any other way than as Erik clarified, but no worries. Yes, Brandon went to the best source, the "primary source" and presented the info. It's as simple (and appropriate) as that.
December 17th, 2013 at 7:39 PM ^
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December 17th, 2013 at 4:15 PM ^
Brian was very specific on people going after his people. You may soon find Herm.
December 17th, 2013 at 6:08 PM ^
I like your avatar (and Ontario) but otherwise have absolutely no clue what you're talking about.
December 17th, 2013 at 3:43 PM ^
JUJU smith to OSU ?
December 17th, 2013 at 3:49 PM ^
December 17th, 2013 at 4:02 PM ^
Why is football a cold weather sport exactly? What about where it doesn't get cold?
December 17th, 2013 at 4:21 PM ^
They actually win "National Titles" there. Whatever that is.
December 17th, 2013 at 3:50 PM ^
Californian-turned-Michigan QBs have a pretty good record.
December 17th, 2013 at 3:55 PM ^
Johnnie Dixon not JUJU guess he has that nickname also, but Smith has the buckeyes in top 3
December 17th, 2013 at 4:00 PM ^
I just have this feeling he'll grow into a player I hate.
December 17th, 2013 at 4:02 PM ^
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December 17th, 2013 at 4:15 PM ^
I'd prefer Rosen or Gentry over Sills, although I won't complain about netting any of the three.
December 17th, 2013 at 4:46 PM ^
December 17th, 2013 at 4:49 PM ^
...but allow me to be a tad uncouth here.
If a kid doesn't want to come to Michigan because of the weather...
...screw him. That simple. It's a primadonna reason that speaks volumes about a player's priorities.
December 17th, 2013 at 4:54 PM ^
December 17th, 2013 at 4:57 PM ^
Why does that make him a primadonna? If you have no connection to Michigan why would you go there over, say, Stanford or UCLA. Better weather, better academics (or equal in UCLA's case), and lately, better football. Noone in their right mind would choose to live in crappy weather with all other things being equal, and thats assuming all other things are equal.
December 17th, 2013 at 4:59 PM ^
December 17th, 2013 at 5:09 PM ^
Care to describe them or list them?
December 17th, 2013 at 5:30 PM ^
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December 17th, 2013 at 5:14 PM ^
It's also speaks about your character that you're bashing an 17 year old on an internet forum about where he will choose to attend college. Weather and QOL is a big factor in many people's decisions. For a Cali boy, it can be a big culture shock. You might want to rethink you're signature there.
December 17th, 2013 at 5:22 PM ^
It would be a prima donna reason if that's why he refused to go to an NFL team that drafted him and was going to pay him millions of dollars.
It's not a prima donna reason when he has his choice of schools to attend all around the country.
Personally, I think you're a prima donna for choosing the free Bahamian cruise as opposed to the free Alaskan cruise. Why would you want to go hang out with girls in bikinis and bask in the sunshine when you can bundle up and walk on an iceberg?
(That last scenario is made up, in case you were wondering.)
December 17th, 2013 at 6:08 PM ^
December 17th, 2013 at 8:01 PM ^
You haven't been outside today, have you?
December 17th, 2013 at 5:13 PM ^
December 17th, 2013 at 5:28 PM ^
Hopefully, if we can get him on campus it will be in the summer or early fall.
December 17th, 2013 at 5:36 PM ^
The Brady comparison is a laugh. WTF? You throw the Brady comparison up there and then one-up his skill set?
You do know that Brady is only the best quarterback ever! C'mon Man!