ItsAllGod_Given Christopher Barnett
No longer at the university of Michigan
If true...sad, but wish him the best. If it's a joke...not really that funny.
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Chris Barnett Tweet About Leaving U-M
August 25th, 2011 at 8:26 AM
#1
Chris Barnett Tweet About Leaving U-M
August 25th, 2011 at 8:29 AM
#2
Well played, Twitter-man.
Well played, Twitter-man.
August 25th, 2011 at 8:33 AM
#3
Meh, looks like we were
Meh, looks like we were posting this news simultaneously.
August 25th, 2011 at 8:31 AM
#4
You're following his twitter, eh?
Guess it's no worse than Facebook.
If true, tis could be the first attrition that really hurts a bit. Thin at TE, and he was one of the best prospects from our transition class.
Looks like this recruiting class might end up at 35 rather than worrying how to get 26. (Yes, I know you can't recruit that many).
August 25th, 2011 at 8:32 AM
#5
Fingers Crossed
Fingers Crossed (Come on Ricardo Miller)
August 25th, 2011 at 8:33 AM
#6
Concern???
I realize when there is a new coach there is attrition but this shouldn't be happening with incoming Freshman!! What is that 3-4 already? What does this say to the current class that you are trying to recruit?
August 25th, 2011 at 8:36 AM
#7
It says
There's a lot of playing time, and you won't have any competition in the class immediately before you.
August 25th, 2011 at 9:45 AM
#8
Current class?
What does this say to the current recruiting class? It says that there's another roster slot and more PT available for TE's! It also means Williams absolutely stays at the TE position once he gets on campus.
I don't think this affects the recruiting karma of this year's class at all. If this Barnett transfer talk is all true, I don't think it's that surprising given Barnett's nomadic background. I hope he stays, though, and rehabs the knee, loses a few pounds, and becomes the next great Michigan TE.
August 25th, 2011 at 8:33 AM
#9
posted from iPhone
Well that stings. Wouldn't contribute this year because of the ACL and weight, but really, really liked him down the road. Maybe back in it for Ron Thompson?
August 25th, 2011 at 8:58 AM
#10
i still dont think we need 3
i still dont think we need 3 TE in a class ever, just pick 2 up again next year
August 25th, 2011 at 10:34 AM
#11
I don't know
Thompson has expressed that he's interested in coming to Michigan. There is value for having those type of kids on the roster, especially when they have respectable profiles. If Barnett is indeed leaving, I am not opposed to a 3rd TE in 2012.
August 25th, 2011 at 8:34 AM
#12
Hope they have maintained a
Hope they have maintained a good relationship with Ron Thompson, maybe back on the board.
That comment should have come 2nd; best of luck to Chris wherever he ends up and with whatever he ends up doing.
August 25th, 2011 at 8:35 AM
#13
Wow...
That was unexpected (for me I mean). That dude was recruiting heavy for us and now he is gone? Damn, that sucks. If this is true, good luck Chris (but I hope it is another of his jokes...)
August 25th, 2011 at 9:54 AM
#14
I believe he and Zeke Pike
I believe he and Zeke Pike were 7on7 teammates and he was after him pretty hard. I had heard rumors of Barnett being homesick (in addition to when Koger mentioned it on CtK). This is too bad really. I thought Barnett could have been a great TE in the new offense.
August 25th, 2011 at 8:35 AM
#15
Strange
Correct me if I am wrong... But, wasn't this guy all over the place with his recruitment and also transfer happy in high school. I hope this isn't true, but maybe some underlying issues here?
August 25th, 2011 at 9:51 AM
#16
posted from iPhone
5 scjools in 4 years and committed to, what , Oklahoma and Arkansas before UM.
August 25th, 2011 at 8:35 AM
#17
Um, yea
That tweet has been deleted by Chris and then he says "To all those who responded, thanks". So either that means, he got hacked and was thanking people who let him know, or he actually left and was getting messages of "good luck". I'd definitely take this with a HUGE grain of salt.
August 25th, 2011 at 8:39 AM
#18
Actually, the "To all those..." tweet was in response
I think, to the previous one asking for assessment of his twitter name.
Though now his account is locked, where it was open to everyone minutes ago, so that's interesting.
August 25th, 2011 at 8:39 AM
#19
may be looking to much
may be looking to much into this but looking at the pattern, bad conditioning = kid is going to get alot of pressure to shape up or ship out. Shame TE we were a bit thin at, looks like Ron Thompson was still in the mix for a reason.
August 25th, 2011 at 8:41 AM
#20
Dude....
I'm going crosseyed trying to read your post. Increase your font size.
August 25th, 2011 at 9:07 AM
#21
Torn ACL
He had one, and most likely wouldn't have played this year. What I'm not seeing is people mentioning P. Brown at TE rather than DE as a result.
August 25th, 2011 at 8:45 AM
#22
meltdown?
He's having knee problems correct?
August 25th, 2011 at 8:48 AM
#23
Dear Ron Thompson,
Keep your mobile telecommunications device handy.
August 25th, 2011 at 8:53 AM
#24
Dear University of Michigan
Dear University of Michigan football players:
The world of social media is a crazy place. So if you intend to transfer, could you please do it the conventional way and let the athletic department make the announcement? Then we can all get the information at the same time and avoid all these cryptic tweets and agonizing rumors. Thanks!
WK
August 25th, 2011 at 10:51 AM
#25
I agree with the sentiment,
I agree with the sentiment, however "I'm no longer at the University of Michigan" isn't all that cryptic
August 25th, 2011 at 3:56 PM
#26
But he apparently tweeted
But he apparently tweeted after that something like, "thanks to everyone for responding." Can't tell you exactly because now his account is locked.
Edit: the actual tweet is about five posts down.
August 25th, 2011 at 8:58 AM
#27
He is still on the roster
Which means it could not have been updated yet or he was hacked.
Tony and Je'Ron are not on it.
August 25th, 2011 at 9:21 AM
#28
Edit: Barnett is actually
Edit: Barnett is actually gone. Confirmed by M athletic department. Dammit.
August 25th, 2011 at 9:23 AM
#29
Confirmed on Michigan Insider too
though obviously the athletic department is what we call the "horse's mouth."
August 25th, 2011 at 9:15 AM
#30
I read it and thought he
I read it and thought he meant he was taking a daytrip.
Currently I'm no longer at U of M but I will be back shortly.
/delusional
August 25th, 2011 at 9:17 AM
#31
My 2¢
I don't think we should take another TE. W e have two guys who were te/wr in high school as well. Clark and Brown. If they feel another is needed, make a switch this year. Taking 3 te next year is to many and destroys any kind of recruiting balance. Two should be taken the following year if they still need more.
August 25th, 2011 at 9:21 AM
#32
If this is true it is
If this is true it is unfortunate, i was really looking forward to seeing this kid in the future...Oh well, can we get a nice warm welcome for Ronald Thompson? haha Remember he was Shane Morris's and Terry's teammate in the 7on7's. Also in my opinion we should move Funchess to WR because of his great size. Then we would have room for another TE.
August 25th, 2011 at 9:22 AM
#33
settle down your font.
settle down your font.
August 25th, 2011 at 9:22 AM
#34
this is a huge hit. he was a
this is a huge hit. he was a really highly rated prospect at a very thin position.
August 25th, 2011 at 9:23 AM
#35
The why of a transfer
I coach a travel baseball team and realize that everything needs to fit. There are million reasons and in the end, they need to be happy with their decision on where to play. It is much better to have a kid transfer than have a kid (or parent of that kid) be unhappy.
Good luck. I think Ron Thompson is now a lock to go U of M.
August 25th, 2011 at 10:12 AM
#36
Unhappy is code for cancerous :)
He bounced around in high school. They took him because they needed his skills and they probably laid the law down when he got there. Because he was always coddled, it was a drastic change thus unhappy. Always best if those who are unhappy leave.
August 25th, 2011 at 9:27 AM
#37
Those who stay will be champions
Best of luck to these guys.
August 25th, 2011 at 9:28 AM
#38
I guess
Brady Hoke's family values aren't good enough.
/s
August 25th, 2011 at 9:30 AM
#39
That joke aside,
this sucks. I guess bring on Ron Thompson then.
August 25th, 2011 at 9:30 AM
#40
This is not good.
This is not good.
August 25th, 2011 at 9:34 AM
#41
I coach t-ball and I agree.
I coach t-ball and I agree.
August 25th, 2011 at 9:35 AM
#42
according to rivals (info in
according to rivals (info in header) the athletic department confirmed that he's gone.
August 25th, 2011 at 9:36 AM
#43
Maybe we
can asume that Hoke new about these departures, ie Posada, Je'Ron, thats why he has been talking about 26-28 this year. Maybe just me being delusional but whatever gets me through the day.
August 25th, 2011 at 9:38 AM
#44
Those who stay
will not tweet such things. Dang.
August 25th, 2011 at 9:39 AM
#45
At 6'5" 278lbs it sounds like
At 6'5" 278lbs it sounds like someone might have been asked to move to the interior line. Maybe Chris didn't want to play on the interior.
August 25th, 2011 at 9:40 AM
#46
I checked the roster 20
I checked the roster 20 minutes ago, he was there. Now? Not so much.
August 25th, 2011 at 9:43 AM
#47
Hello Possibly: Ron Thompson?
I am definitely feeling our 2012 class could hit 28. Ron Thompson has to be in the mix.
August 25th, 2011 at 9:46 AM
#48
Does anyone know
Does anyone know when the players get their grades from summer classes? I'm wondering if that has something to do with this.
August 25th, 2011 at 9:53 AM
#49
This calls for
a) more recruits
b) MOAR POINTING
August 25th, 2011 at 9:55 AM
#50
No big deal
Barnett was wildly overweight when he showed up on campus. When he was injured he gained a lot weight. I think that combined with other underlying issues he couldn't bounce back and as unfortunate as it is to see him go, I had my doubts about the impact he could make. This was expected.
August 25th, 2011 at 10:26 AM
#51
So, he was overweight...
because he was injured. But why did he need to leave Michigan? He couldn't redshirt and lose the weight over the next year? Just being overweight (Will Campbell anyone?) doesn't mean you need to transfer.
August 25th, 2011 at 10:43 AM
#52
I'm just saying that it added
I'm just saying that it added complications to his experience at UM and maybe his impact ceiling was drastically lowered due to injury and weight gain. I saw him on campus a month ago and he was all flab.
August 25th, 2011 at 9:55 AM
#53
Speculation about true
Speculation about true freshman DE Heintzman moving to TE starts right, about.......now
August 25th, 2011 at 9:57 AM
#54
Ron Thompson we need
Ron Thompson we need you.
Really a shame. He had a chance to be the best player in that class. I hope it isn't because of his injury.
August 25th, 2011 at 10:03 AM
#55
I'm going to go ahead and accept
that for 2012 - 2013, we're going to have a very young, but very talented team.
August 25th, 2011 at 10:22 AM
#56
Assuming of course...
...we don't have the same rate of attrition in future years. I love thinking about how good the recruits will be but we eventually need to break this cycle and have some of these guys stick around. We can't be the youngest team in the Big Ten forever right?
August 25th, 2011 at 10:05 AM
#57
Better get Ricardo Miller on
Better get Ricardo Miller on the Gittleson plan.
August 25th, 2011 at 10:19 AM
#58
I wonder if the coaches will
I wonder if the coaches will have room for ron thompson now.
August 25th, 2011 at 10:20 AM
#59
This is bad for our TE depth next season
Next year leaves us with maybe Brandon Moore (who hasn't seen the field much), Ricardo Miller, several true freshmen, and a group of walk-ons. This will probably limit what the coaches want to do on offense somewhat. Still, I wish Barnett luck wherever he ends up.
August 25th, 2011 at 10:21 AM
#60
Those Who Stay Will Be
Those Who Stay Will Be Champions
I think that's a theme that will resonate through this season. Michigan's on the verge of a breakthrough so it's a little disappointing to see future potential forsake the glory. Still, I wish Chris the best wherever he ends up and a speedy recovery from the ACL tear.
We already have a few options on the roster to replace Barnett and I didn't think we were going to do 2/3 tight end sets very often to begin with, but probably mostly 2 TE/U back or 2 TE or 1 TE sets now...
August 25th, 2011 at 10:22 AM
#61
Another soul dong punch
This is getting ridiculous...
August 25th, 2011 at 10:30 AM
#62
First guy thats leaving under
First guy thats leaving under hoke that I'm truly sad about. I thought he was going to be a beast at TE.
August 25th, 2011 at 10:30 AM
#63
First guy thats leaving under
First guy thats leaving under hoke that I'm truly sad about. I thought he was going to be a beast at TE.
August 25th, 2011 at 10:31 AM
#64
APR Question
When do players count towards the APR? Is it after they official sign in February? After they enroll and start classes? After they start fall practice or we have played a game?
Wondering if Jones, Posada and Barnett count against us.
August 25th, 2011 at 11:00 AM
#65
I handle these situations the
I handle these situations the same as Brian's philosophy on roster weight updates:
All commitments are good and all transfers are good. If a guy commits, it means the coaches likes him and we really need him, if he leaves it's because he wasn't cutting it or doesn't want to be here or is just a bad fit and he'll be replaced by someone better.
August 25th, 2011 at 11:37 AM
#66
If 1) Brown is OK with it,
2) GMAT is OK with it, 3) he performs as well during the season as he did in summer camps at TE, 4) Washington and Stanford are OK with it
This is not a half-bad plan
