Hoke& 2014: One sign to look for
I am anxious to see if any UM football players decide to transfer this year. I consider it a very good sign regarding the program and Hoke's relationship with the kids if (almost) no one decides to transfer. Most of these kids were recruited by Hoke and should they decide to stick around even if they do not expect to see significant playing time, it will be significant positive signal for next year and the program.
December 16th, 2013 at 1:50 PM ^
They kind of seem to trickle out. There typically aren't any big announcements, but some media member will ask in the spring, "Has anyone transferred?" and Hoke will say "________ won't be coming back." Or the kid will announce it himself on Twitter. Something like that. The last newsworthy transfer out of Michigan was in 2008 when Mallett transferred to Arkansas. Otherwise, it's been mostly under-the-radar players and of course Tate Forcier, who got booted out of the school to expedite the process.
December 16th, 2013 at 2:01 PM ^
3% is too low.
7% too high.
5% just right.
So while our program builds back from the super-attrition that happened while this program went though 2 coaching searches in 3 years, we have had very little attrition. I could see this offseason being quiet, with next offseason being about normal.
Nothing wrong with attrition, I just hope the best for all these student athletes.
December 16th, 2013 at 2:02 PM ^
If there's one thing that Brady Hoke has a reputation for, it's being honest with players. If a player who isn't a good fit asks about playing time, I think Hole would be honest with him and tell him there probably won't be a lot, but that he is welcome to be a part of the program. Sometimes they stay, but sometimes they go where they can play.
That kind of transfer works for both sides, and isn't an indication that there is anything "wrong" with the program. Often, it can be an indication that the talent level in the program is increasing from the younger classes.
I really don't think it's necessary to find bogus excuses to bitch about Brady Hoke at this time. Wait until after his fifth year. Then, if there are reasons, they will be legitimate reasons and not excuses. Hoke has stabilized a terrible situation and is pulling in some nice recruiting classes.
I want to see how Brady Hoke does with a depth chart that is dominated by upperclassmen that he recruited before complaining about him.
December 16th, 2013 at 2:13 PM ^
I agree that a couple transfers wouldn't hurt. The (necessary) glut of o-line recruiting in the 2012 and 2013 classes has resulted in smaller o-line hauls in 2014 and probably 2015...it would be nice to get off this rollercoaster and get at least somewhat stabilized, lest the offensive line problems of the 2012-2013 seasons reappear circa 2018.
December 16th, 2013 at 2:33 PM ^
The only thing that threads like this do for me are make me glad that up and down voting has been properly returned to the blog. Straight to Bolivia with these people!
December 16th, 2013 at 5:22 PM ^
December 16th, 2013 at 11:14 PM ^
I hope T-Rich doesn't transfer. Like to see kids from Michigan contribute. Gotta be honest though, his (and Rawls, TBH) lack of Twitter activity has me concerned.