Domani Jackson: it's hard to decide, going to be a signing day decision
November 30th, 2021 at 9:43 AM ^
I've been right there with you all season for Michigan being special this year. But I just can't wrap my mind around this old school reverence of Ohio hs football you have.
Maybe it's because I grew up here but lived most of my adult life in Texas - but tbh Texas / Cali / Florida hs football is much further ahead than Ohio compared to Ohio vs Michigan... Imo - and Cali or Texas players didn't grow up *in* Ohio, hating Michigan, etc, making it harder to recruit them.
Just don't think that Ohio should be our focus. I get your point that they might have a chip on their shoulder if OSU didn't recruit them but tbh I'd rather model Alabama than MSU.
Cheers.
November 30th, 2021 at 8:24 AM ^
Pretty sure he’s simply saying he’s going to take his time, process everything and make a decision and announce it on signing day. He’s not going to wake up on signing day and just decide.
November 30th, 2021 at 8:20 AM ^
It sounds like he would be settling if he came here. Like the other poster said, the first sign of adversity will send him back to California. You can’t join a program with that attitude.
November 30th, 2021 at 7:40 AM ^
It appears he's a bit of a diva.
November 30th, 2021 at 7:41 AM ^
Based on what?
November 30th, 2021 at 7:52 AM ^
Lol. How dare a young man take his time to decide where HE WANTS to go to college. He should instantly commit to the school where I went and am a fan of, otherwise he's a 'diva'.
November 30th, 2021 at 8:08 AM ^
I HATE these takes. I don't have the energy today, but every year these comments are so ridiculous...YOU DON'T GET TO CALL A HS KID A DIVA FOR TAKING HIS TIME TO MAKE A DECISION ABOUT HIS FUTURE!
November 30th, 2021 at 9:16 AM ^
Hate is the fuel of the Sith.
November 30th, 2021 at 7:48 AM ^
If anything that quote gets me even more excited for Will Johnson next year
November 30th, 2021 at 8:22 AM ^
Will Johnson definitely wants to be here.
November 30th, 2021 at 7:56 AM ^
Sounds like he doesn't want to come and dosh me doesn't want to disappoint his best friend.
This feels like a take it to signing day to avoid the backlash, and then make a "business decision" to go to Bama.
See how quickly BPONE returns?!
(It actually does sound/feel like that, which sucks because we're hot right now. If he'd make a decision even a week prior to signing day...and ends up choosing Bama, we could absolutely find another quality DB/late add in a week, especially with this coaching carousel)
November 30th, 2021 at 8:08 AM ^
It almost sounds like he’s trying to downplay the win IMO. Very telling.
November 30th, 2021 at 8:22 AM ^
I thought that, too...but we don't know the question. And Sam has a habit of pulling shock quotes from something bigger and getting clicks out of it.
What if he was simply asked, "did you think they'd win?" And what if he added a bunch of excitement and "They dominated!" after he answered honestly?
I try to remember, it's a tweet not a transcript.
November 30th, 2021 at 8:31 AM ^
I don’t know if he is downplaying the win but it makes me wonder why he got on a plane to fly this far to stand in the cold for 3 hours if he thought he might be doing it for nothing.
It’s like when Joey Bosa was on his official visits. After leaving Ohio St, he tweeted that he had to go to that school up north next. He said it as if he was being forced to visit here. I was on Buckeye Planet that day. I asked why he was even bothering to come here if he felt that way. I’m pretty sure I got banned for even asking the question.
November 30th, 2021 at 7:56 AM ^
If Saturday doesn't move the needle, all I can say is, "that's the best we got kid".
Best of luck to him in his decision.
November 30th, 2021 at 8:04 AM ^
This.
November 30th, 2021 at 8:09 AM ^
Yes this.
November 30th, 2021 at 8:09 AM ^
It had to have...but I think we went into the weekend behind.
And it moved us back to even.
November 30th, 2021 at 8:27 AM ^
Actually this. It shows that the game had an impact on the kid and I am surmising this to mean we were behind when he visited. This game pulled us even and now the kid is confused. Keep winning and Bama lose, we are more than likely going to get him. There is a good chance we will know if we keep winning (and Bama lose). That is my hawt take.
November 30th, 2021 at 8:31 AM ^
Also...both teams have a game this weekend and there's a chance we'll be in the playoff and they won't.
Also a chance both teams will have someone in NYC for the Heisman.
November 30th, 2021 at 7:58 AM ^
Hopefully the early signing day.
November 30th, 2021 at 8:00 AM ^
I can’t see him leaving LA at this point with Lincoln Riley coming.
November 30th, 2021 at 8:17 AM ^
It's between Bama and Michigan.
Not to say USC can't come back, but his favorite coach, the guy who was keeping USC warm...didn't get the head job and Riley didn't make him DC either.
Maybe he got offered a CB position coach spot, but with Washington, Fresno and other west coast schools having movement...he could easily land somewhere else.
USC can pull their DB recruits from Oklahoma and replace him anyway, I believe they've got one from Cali.
IMO this is about his heart - Michigan vs. his head - Bama.
Bama showed him the money he could make, the draft picks, the development, the NFL, etc. - we can't compete with their DBs over the past 6 years...and the guys who could claim our best DBs (Brown, Zordich, Partridge), they're all gone.
I think Harbaugh has to show him the new Michigan and hope he trusts it. But when Nick pulls out the rings, the photos, the actual data...that's hard to turn down.
November 30th, 2021 at 8:38 AM ^
I can certainly see that. I just have a feeling part of his heart is still at home. I’m not sure if he wants to continue his acting career but if he does that seems to be something I haven’t seen people bring into account. I’m far from any kind of insider but I just have a feeling.
November 30th, 2021 at 8:54 AM ^
I don't think his heart is with Michigan at this point. His best friend is harassing him daily and he's still only on the fence. Sounds to me like he's just having a hard time telling his friend no.
November 30th, 2021 at 8:05 AM ^
He's not coming. The thrill of this win will wear off over time not get stronger
November 30th, 2021 at 8:11 AM ^
I see that logic and don't doubt it...the in-home visits will be huge though. I don't think he just sits in his house for 2 weeks making a checklist of pluses and minuses about each school.
November 30th, 2021 at 8:16 AM ^
Or he already made a decision and is having a difficult time letting down his buddy, and parents.
November 30th, 2021 at 8:19 AM ^
From other inside info, he hasn't made up his mind at all...and some think his buddy would actually be getting GOOD news if his mind was indeed made up.
But I suppose this could be true as well.
November 30th, 2021 at 8:18 AM ^
reading these takes of from just a sentence, rather than reading more about it really illustrates why people should not speak of things they don’t know about.
Ohio State had won 15/16 any logical person would think Ohio State was going to win. So what. That means he doesn’t like Michigan? He’s traveled here repeatedly on his own money. His dad loves Michigan so he’s always rooted for them. So he knows more than most. He needed to see Michigan compete to consider Michigan. Because he wants to play for titles. If he doesn’t choose Michigan that’s his choice. But to suggest he’s putting off a decision just to avoid telling his friend shows a complete lack of information on the situation. He has already chosen another team before. When he committed to USC, he told his friend then. But he’s scared now? It makes no sense.
don’t talk bad about kids when you don’t know what the hell you are talking about.
November 30th, 2021 at 8:30 AM ^
Well there also are those predictions which had him flipping to Alabama innediatly following his visit there. Not seeing the same movement. So perhaps the “experts” also have a complete lack of understanding of the situation as well. I’ll speak my opinion when I please, and can do without your shoehorned accusations big guy. Don’t be a keyboard gangsta.
November 30th, 2021 at 8:41 AM ^
I’m telling you not to insult s kid and you think that’s being a keyboard gangsta? And you argue it? That’s pathetic. I’m not acting tough at all. I’m just saying it’s obvious you are being a crap person. But you do you. Talk about what you don’t know about. Insult kids because they don’t do exactly what suits you. Just know, every person thinks that’s pathetic
November 30th, 2021 at 8:56 AM ^
His father is a Michigan fan and his mother is an Ohio St fan.
November 30th, 2021 at 9:19 AM ^
Uh what exactly was the insult again?
It’s obvious you’re a fragile person looking to create an issue where there isn’t one and calling me a crap person.
I made an observation based on what is being discussed. Do I have insider knowledge no I don’t. You disagree with the observation. Cool. But to say I’m insulting the kid is weird. But you know rush to the defense of Somone when there isn’t anything to defend against. Crap person? Get a life.
November 30th, 2021 at 9:32 AM ^
Insult kids because they don’t do exactly what suits you.
Characterizing what he said as an "insult" is a ridiculous overreaction.
November 30th, 2021 at 9:31 AM ^
What are you reacting to? Who was talking bad about the guy here?
November 30th, 2021 at 12:50 PM ^
Agree - I'm missing the "mean" part of what anyone said. I said simply that if his reaction - which was the POINT OF THIS POST was lukewarm, I hardly see things improving from this point forward. I may be wrong - I hope I'm wrong. Its the internet. Wrong is its middle name.
The other folks didn't say anything accusatory. Just simply pointing out that the kid said he had 2 schools - then one looked like dogshit.. and he filled in with another that has had unprecedented success in every way.
If he went to the game and said "i didnt think theyd do it..." it would seem that if he wants to go to a winning program, then in fact, he doesnt really see MIchigan as that. Maybe Saturday changed it - and maybe/hopefully this Saturday adds to it.
I do think that winning through this weekend and the 1st round of the playoff would really cement us where we believe we belong.
Other than that, wtf are you talking about?
The kid can do what he likes - he's not a diva - he's making an important life choice. All things being equal - these 3 options are about as good as it gets from lifestyle (USC), to winning (Bama) to school + football (Michigan).
November 30th, 2021 at 8:15 AM ^
USC might be in it for him as well now with the Riley hire.
Hoping this class closes strong, but the recruiting implications of smashing OSU and potentially winning the B1G and going to the playoff will most likely be felt in the following cycle.
November 30th, 2021 at 8:17 AM ^
That seems to be the resounding thought…I’ll believe it when I see it
November 30th, 2021 at 8:15 AM ^
He ain't coming. It sucks, but we'll be fine.
November 30th, 2021 at 8:17 AM ^
Seems like a longshot but do have the chance to raid the ND recruits at all? Sounds like BK left and didn't tell anybody and hasn't really paid much mind to the recruits or his coaches.
November 30th, 2021 at 8:22 AM ^
He’s not coming.
November 30th, 2021 at 8:25 AM ^
Probably already decided on Bama but like everyone else has said didn't want to disappoint anyone. As great as the game was on Saturday I bet the weather impacted him as well. I mean the kid is from LA. That is just a random thought I had though.
November 30th, 2021 at 8:46 AM ^
He is going to have to play in cold weather in the NFL. Might as well get used to it
November 30th, 2021 at 8:25 AM ^
Those are two one line answers in a tweet so not worth getting that into it, but if those are the big quotes he isn’t coming. Those are very tepid quotes that say basically nothing positive about the program, and coupled with National sources implying it’s been between bama and usc for the last couple of months it just feels like the only reason we are in this recruitment is because his dad loves Michigan, not because domani does. And that’s fine, not going to get everyone. Flip saab, get berry, get conerly, and maybe flip walker and burnham from nd
November 30th, 2021 at 8:25 AM ^
According to one of the paywalled insiders Michigan increased it's NIL offer to Domani so that it now matches Alabama.
November 30th, 2021 at 8:39 AM ^
Let's hope it includes his own blue work shirt with his name on it!
November 30th, 2021 at 9:22 AM ^
Hassan, is that you?
November 30th, 2021 at 9:01 AM ^
I guess I am behind the curve on the whole NIL thing--all I know is that Blake Corum used some of his NIL money to feed the hungry. What is an "NIL offer"? How does this work?
November 30th, 2021 at 9:12 AM ^
I don't think that is how NIL works