Hello: Dele Harding
Can this day get any better?
lol RT @TimS_Wolverine 2016 linebacker @dele_harding commits to Michigan.
— mgoblog (@mgoblog) October 31, 2014
October 31st, 2014 at 1:22 PM ^
Any other info? I haven't heard of this guy.
October 31st, 2014 at 1:23 PM ^
Class of 2016 LB. From same school as Canteen and Watson.
October 31st, 2014 at 2:59 PM ^
This kid has some serious kahonies. Way to send a message about confidence. Salute to you Dele.
October 31st, 2014 at 3:44 PM ^
I was effing stunned when I saw that. That is the sort of moxie we need on this team.
October 31st, 2014 at 1:22 PM ^
I love the timing of this.
October 31st, 2014 at 1:22 PM ^
Man, Brandon resigning already having an effect.
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October 31st, 2014 at 1:28 PM ^
...selling like hotcakes, etc...
October 31st, 2014 at 1:23 PM ^
Yes. Jaylen Brown could commit to John Beilein this afternoon.
October 31st, 2014 at 2:12 PM ^
Really? Damn that is good news if that is true.
October 31st, 2014 at 1:23 PM ^
HAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
October 31st, 2014 at 1:24 PM ^
I miss the Buckle Up notices...
October 31st, 2014 at 1:24 PM ^
6'1" 232lb Inside Linebacker out of Maryland, class of 2016 with a 3 star rating per 247 composite, FWIW.
October 31st, 2014 at 1:50 PM ^
Interesting because I seem to recall when he first showed up on our radar he was a possible 'omg 5*' type.
October 31st, 2014 at 2:10 PM ^
Rated at #186 and 4-star on Rivals. Holds offers from USC, Tenn, and UMass.
October 31st, 2014 at 1:27 PM ^
Whoa, that's a nice pick-up. Early offers from USC and Tennessee, and IIRC Mattison saw him in camp and thought he was an incredible prospect.
Maybe Ace's post-MSU post about reversing the trend was actually dead on. Hopefully that was our true low point, after so many illusory ones, and we're about to seeing things come up Milhouse. A man can hope, at least.
October 31st, 2014 at 1:28 PM ^
hahah. Hilarious. Never heard of him but he might be my favorite player. Impeccable timing young man.
October 31st, 2014 at 1:28 PM ^
On the homerun hire. A lot of pressure on the new AD.
October 31st, 2014 at 1:29 PM ^
Wait. What. Wow.
October 31st, 2014 at 1:30 PM ^
Over/under on commits the day Hoke "resigns"?
October 31st, 2014 at 2:08 PM ^
Harbaugh is hired the same day. It's one thing to commit to a coach who's struggling, but it's crazy to commit to a coachless team.
October 31st, 2014 at 5:16 PM ^
since the recruits love Hoke.
October 31st, 2014 at 1:30 PM ^
what perfect timing.
October 31st, 2014 at 1:31 PM ^
is happening. No really, what the hell is happening.
October 31st, 2014 at 1:31 PM ^
Mgoblog to self destruct in 3....2.....1.....
October 31st, 2014 at 1:31 PM ^
The next coach may need to keep Hoke on as the new Fred Jackson....as a recruiter, not as the great sensationalist!
Kids still love UM.....no matter what!
October 31st, 2014 at 1:32 PM ^
According to Wikipedia Brian Williams changed his name to Bison Dele right around the time this kid was born. If there is any connection to this being his name, I would be very excited.
October 31st, 2014 at 1:32 PM ^
According to Wikipedia Brian Williams changed his name to Bison Dele right around the time this kid was born. If there is any connection to this being his name, I would be very excited.
October 31st, 2014 at 1:36 PM ^
That's the only logical explanation for his timing
October 31st, 2014 at 1:43 PM ^
That he is still going to take visits.
October 31st, 2014 at 1:53 PM ^
If you're Harding, this could be a really savvy, smart move. Assume that you believe you might want to go to Michigan. By committing now while Hoke and his staff are still here, you force the next coaching regime to actively decide not to honor your commitment in order to keep you away (rather than to simply not offer you). It's probably much harder to do the former. Now whether you'd want to play for a coach who doesn't really want you is a separate question, but he's potentially giving himself an option that he might not have had without this commitment.
October 31st, 2014 at 1:53 PM ^
Uhhhh HELL YEAH!
October 31st, 2014 at 2:08 PM ^
May you be the start of many good things to come.
October 31st, 2014 at 2:16 PM ^
when the chips were down, Dele came on board.
October 31st, 2014 at 2:17 PM ^
We'll skid along the bottom a bit longer (or slam back against the bottom, like last weekend), but Atomic Dog will be the tipping/turning point. The MMB is (well, should be) composing its own rendition now and it will stand alongside Temptation, Hawaiian War Chant, and Can't Turn You Loose. They'll play that in place of a piped-in Sweet Caroline. It will be magnificent, I tell you.
October 31st, 2014 at 2:28 PM ^
Bam. Very interesting timing for this commit. He seems like a commit on the rise. I like the pipeline to Maryland UM is building as well.
October 31st, 2014 at 2:31 PM ^
Hmmm.....
October 31st, 2014 at 2:56 PM ^
He doesn't know who the AD or coach will be and still committed to the school. He must truly love Michigan.
October 31st, 2014 at 3:00 PM ^
Elite defensive prospect
Welcome aboard
October 31st, 2014 at 3:49 PM ^
Looks like this kid could be a top investor one day! That's like buying Apple stock a few years before iPod comes out.
October 31st, 2014 at 3:50 PM ^
the staff. He chose well. Go Blue.
October 31st, 2014 at 4:01 PM ^
I will admit though, comments like these do scare me in terms of the coaching staff change at Michigan.
Dele Harding in regards to USC:
Many have speculated that Harding’s comfort in the Land of Troy makes USC his current leader, but those closest to him warn against jumping to that conclusion. That’s especially true of Thomas, who is unabashed in his support of the Maize and Blue. “No, no,” said Thomas when asked about the rumor of the Trojans being on top. “That’s a new staff. I don’t know them. I knew the old staff. I don’t know these (guys) over there now.”
Edit: That's his head coach speaking about USC, not Harding. Still may be something to watch for in the future.
October 31st, 2014 at 4:00 PM ^
welcome to the Wolverines Mr. Harding!
October 31st, 2014 at 4:11 PM ^
Seems like a good get. Maybe he will stick through a new coaching search.
October 31st, 2014 at 5:14 PM ^
This dude must really love Michigan. Doesn't seem like he is just saving a spot and he must know there will be a new coaching staff shortly so the man is committing to the University.
October 31st, 2014 at 5:28 PM ^
this kid is awesome.
October 31st, 2014 at 5:47 PM ^
He's a 'soft verbal' on Rivals
October 31st, 2014 at 5:48 PM ^
where's the knucklefuck who always downvotes WD? Maybe he's finally seen the light?
Anyway, great news!
October 31st, 2014 at 9:09 PM ^
Here are my thoughts on Dele' Harding:
http://touchthebanner.blogspot.com/2014/10/dele-harding-wolverine.html