Malik McDowell Update: Says He Won't Be Visiting Other Schools
According to the Detroit News:
Malik McDowell is still "solid" about his commitment to Michigan State. Visits to Ohio State and Florida State are on hold.
February 16th, 2014 at 6:48 PM ^
who cares. Let the young man go where he wants. If he ends up at State, and proves his mom right by getting in with the wrong crowd, so be it. Personally, I hope he is able to get his family on board for wherever he wants to go.
February 17th, 2014 at 9:44 AM ^
Yep. Very much over this kid and his recruitment. Best luck to him. One thousand times more important is how Nuss manages Narduzzi's schemes, or how soon Narduzzi can go take an HC job somewhere else. He's the best thing to happen to MSU in half a century of football.
February 17th, 2014 at 12:28 PM ^
needs to commit on? Is there a NCAA rule on the issue?
I suppose it could be the first day of any semester assuming the admission office accept him.
February 17th, 2014 at 1:42 PM ^
You never need to "commit" or sign a NLI. He can just "hold out" until he hits 18, sign his financial aid paperwork and bam he is on the MSU football team. Whatevea' mama says be damned.
February 16th, 2014 at 6:49 PM ^
I'm glad to hear he'll likely end up where he's happy. I wouldn't want him here if his heart wasn't in it.
February 16th, 2014 at 7:04 PM ^
that wasn't your top choice, would you slack off? That's not exactly the way to make it to the NFL.
February 16th, 2014 at 7:23 PM ^
February 16th, 2014 at 7:40 PM ^
February 16th, 2014 at 7:49 PM ^
Let's see how it plays out after this Season.
February 16th, 2014 at 7:51 PM ^
Uhh it's true. Give credit where it's due.
February 16th, 2014 at 9:06 PM ^
As Brady Hoke continues to dig Michigan out of the personnel hole caused by people who thought they were more important than the University of Michigan, Sparty enjoys a personnel advantage on defense, but they won't have it for more than another season if that.
The only way that Sparty "coaches better defense" than Greg Mattison is by encouraging their players to break rules on every play because they know the refs won't call interference on every play. Teaching someone to commit pass interference and holding 60 times a day is not preparing players "better" for the NFL.
For all of the Narduzzi knob-slobbing around the country, he has no NFL experience and hasn't won an NCAA Championship anywhere. I really don't think anyone can say he prepares players better for the NFL than someone who has actually coached in the NFL, nor can he be said to be a better coach than someone who has helped a college team win an NCAA Championship.
February 16th, 2014 at 11:14 PM ^
It is if they go on to play for the Seahawks...they play with the same style defense as MSU (or vice versa)
February 17th, 2014 at 8:44 AM ^
is not preparing players "better" for the NFL."
The Super Bowl champions would like to have a word with you.
February 17th, 2014 at 10:57 AM ^
This sort of Sparty nut hugging gets old.This. It's disgusting on this board. That defense is full of cheaters and thugs.
February 17th, 2014 at 1:56 PM ^
Also full of, you know, Seniors and recruits that dated to 2009...
And thanks, btw.
February 16th, 2014 at 8:45 PM ^
February 17th, 2014 at 2:39 AM ^
Lot of denial with those downvotes.
Michigan isn't even in the same universe as MSU in terms of defensive play right now.
February 17th, 2014 at 11:01 AM ^
Dantonio He coaches a much better defense than usUh, if by coaching, you are meaning holding, late hits, and breaking the rules consistently, then you are correct. This "dantonio and narduzzi are great defensive coaches" BS needs to stop on this site.
February 17th, 2014 at 1:59 PM ^
There is a unique sort of revisionism at the MGo that conveniently forgets a 7-6 (3-5) year prior to their first Rose Bowl since before half of Brian's readership was born.
February 17th, 2014 at 5:05 AM ^
Supposedly that's why he wants MSU. Because he can slack off on his academics.
February 16th, 2014 at 8:32 PM ^
If he somehow ends up at Michigan, I would be all for it and welcome him warmly as it would mean he wanted to be at Michigan. Not having his mom's signature only matters for LOI, Malik can still attend Staee with full scholarship come fall. If he ends up at Michigan, that means he wants to be at Michigan. I don't know why anybody would not want the kid.
February 16th, 2014 at 6:54 PM ^
If i'm reading this correctly McDowell still very much wants to go the school he said he wanted to go to and will not be visiting any other colleges.
So we've still got a chance right?
February 16th, 2014 at 6:58 PM ^
February 16th, 2014 at 7:11 PM ^
If you're referring to his mom, ya. He doesn't seem like it.
February 16th, 2014 at 7:14 PM ^
It's so adult of you to make judgements and assumptions about high school kids and their situations.
February 16th, 2014 at 7:16 PM ^
February 16th, 2014 at 7:39 PM ^
I did an MgoSearch for "drama king." The first page didn't have anything relevant except for a reference to Les Miles as a "drama queen." I didn't waste my time looking at later pages.
I don't think I've ever heard someone referred to as a "drama king."
February 16th, 2014 at 7:52 PM ^
I had no idea who you were referring to, either. Drama queen is gender-neutral.
Speaking of drama queens...lighten up, Francis.
February 16th, 2014 at 9:18 PM ^
February 16th, 2014 at 9:48 PM ^
He didn't give a smartass response and, again, drama queens are not women. The term applies to both men and women.
February 17th, 2014 at 7:52 AM ^
are you an expert?
February 17th, 2014 at 9:03 AM ^
don't steal my schtick.
February 17th, 2014 at 9:24 AM ^
FTR, Webster's definition of drama queen: "a person given to often excessively emotional performances or reactions" (emphasis added).
February 16th, 2014 at 9:48 PM ^
He didn't give a smartass response and, again, drama queens are not women. The term applies to both men and women.
February 17th, 2014 at 10:09 AM ^
Okay, justify yourself however you need, but please note that directly before calling someone a drama queen you referred to Malik by saying "this guy". So either you are calling a teenager (whom you do not know at all) names or you can't write for shit. Please let me know which one you are.
February 16th, 2014 at 8:46 PM ^
He's been totally off the radar his whole recruitment, never seemed to love the spotlight. He took his time and picked MSU. The only reason this is a disaster is because his mom doesn't want him going there.
February 16th, 2014 at 9:09 PM ^
I agree. I think the kid and his family have exceeded their 15 minutes. Best of luck to them, but -- move along folks, nothing to see here.
February 16th, 2014 at 9:30 PM ^
I don't really think it's on the McDowells. He was quiet throughout the process, when he could have gotten lots of attention, until he announced. I think his mother is very concerned about her son's well-being rather than simply seeking attention.
This is on the people who want more coverage and on the media who aim to satisfy that desire. It's the way of the world we live in.
February 16th, 2014 at 7:02 PM ^
Did anybody see this whole soap opera coming? I mean back in the summer it seemed like this guy was going to keep things low key and out of the spotlight. Amazing the way that recruiting is now.
February 16th, 2014 at 7:07 PM ^
Move on - the kid made his choice
Let's discuss the kids that want to be part of this team
February 16th, 2014 at 7:11 PM ^
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February 16th, 2014 at 7:49 PM ^
I hate to say it, but you might not want to get your hopes up for those three.
February 16th, 2014 at 9:20 PM ^
Whew! What a relief. I thought they were just going to be major targets. I am relieved to know that they will also be prioritized.
February 17th, 2014 at 9:04 AM ^
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February 16th, 2014 at 7:20 PM ^
February 17th, 2014 at 9:55 AM ^
A-Fricking-men.