Butterfield

December 3rd, 2012 at 7:07 PM ^

In fairness, most if not all of the guys on the list were offered by both teams before committing.  Reschke/Finley being two exceptions. 

Still, unless you're Brent Bielema, you don't think there is any rule that should be adhered to to prevent recruitment of committed players.  Well, unless you're Bielema or delusional Sparty fan. 

icefins26

December 3rd, 2012 at 7:13 PM ^

Purely speculation but any chance that Michigan is getting word that Dantonio and/or Narduzzi are getting approached for job opportunities? The staff may be trying to get in before the word gets out. Just a potential reason?

Magnus

December 3rd, 2012 at 7:18 PM ^

Well, Kirby Smart is interviewing for head coaches at Alabama...

Maybe Narduzzi can go there.  Or maybe Saban will hire Dantonio as his DC and those two can go make out down in Tuscaloosa.  The similarities between Saban and Dantonio are pretty stark, in my opinion.  Right down to the fact that I hate them both.

icefins26

December 3rd, 2012 at 7:21 PM ^

I agree. I wouldn't be shocked if Jeff Long approached Dantonio, honestly. Yes, Long is a Michigan alum but he seems to fit. His name was rumored a couple months ago but things have quieted down. Narduzzi was originally linked to the BC opening as well.

maizeandblueknight30

December 3rd, 2012 at 7:38 PM ^

I have heard from someone very close to the Harris situation, that his focus is almost completely on football now. He was even considering quiting basketball to focus on refining his skills and getting bigger for the upcoming football season. Also, MSU seems to be sliding more and more with every letter he gets from Saban, Kiffen, Kelly, Hoke etc.

TheGeneral

December 4th, 2012 at 12:23 AM ^

Am I the only person in the world that notices on all messageboards the reasoning for actions gets broken down far too much until it's just conspiracy theory? Simple answer to the question why did the coaches offer these guys, the coaches want them on the team. Ermagerhd! I can't believe I solved it! Now how bout we leave this nonsense to Skip Bayless and get back to sports talk? Edit- okay it moved on to sports talk, I should have read the entire thread before getting annoyed with all the conspiracy. I'll leave the stupid post to suffer the wrath it deserves.