McDowell releases top 4, UM in
Per @TomVH
Malik McDowell RT @D1_LEEK My top 4 colleges! Michigan, Michigan State, Florida State, Ohio State.
— Tom VanHaaren (@TomVH) January 28, 2014
If he had no interest, he didn't have to list us. Maybe there's a chance.
January 27th, 2014 at 9:17 PM ^
I'll believe it when he signs.
Sorry, don't mean to be a downer.
January 27th, 2014 at 9:33 PM ^
You'll believe he has interest when he signs? So...if he doesn't sign with Michigan, he wasn't interested? Interesting...
January 27th, 2014 at 10:36 PM ^
and accrue interest!
January 28th, 2014 at 9:05 AM ^
if a prospect is actually interested in Michigan, there is NO WAY they'd ever go anywhere else. ..
January 27th, 2014 at 9:17 PM ^
Considering he skipped OSU to go to East Lansing last weekend, I'd assume they are 4th in that list?
January 27th, 2014 at 9:20 PM ^
He's going to OSU this weekend.
January 28th, 2014 at 10:55 AM ^
for Urban to do Urban-like things.
January 27th, 2014 at 10:14 PM ^
Cuz if you are not first, your last
January 27th, 2014 at 10:17 PM ^
His last what?
January 27th, 2014 at 10:34 PM ^
Tuxedo t-shirt baby Jesus
January 28th, 2014 at 12:39 AM ^
Particularly true in recruiting.
January 28th, 2014 at 8:31 AM ^
Actually they are 4th on the list.
January 28th, 2014 at 9:47 AM ^
Skipped LSU
January 27th, 2014 at 9:17 PM ^
I refuse to be optimistic about him committing. I don't want to be let down again.
January 27th, 2014 at 10:11 PM ^
basketball games?
January 27th, 2014 at 10:35 PM ^
Keep your expectations low, and then you'll always be pleasantly surprised. Or a know-it-all.
January 27th, 2014 at 11:42 PM ^
The basketball program has made a habit of exceeding expectations. The football program... well, you get the picture.
January 27th, 2014 at 9:18 PM ^
Mayb the win in bball really helped
January 27th, 2014 at 9:33 PM ^
Could have, actually. The parties on campus Saturday night probably were more subdued after they lost.
January 28th, 2014 at 10:51 AM ^
I will tell you that State parties just the same in any situation.
January 27th, 2014 at 9:58 PM ^
I was hoping for the same
January 27th, 2014 at 9:23 PM ^
to commit to U of M, but it's classy (or at least a good political move) to include Michigan in the top 4. I'm guessing MSU still but who knows...
January 27th, 2014 at 9:23 PM ^
Well, it's better than not being in his previous top 6. I don't know why, but I would be shocked if he picks us.
January 27th, 2014 at 9:24 PM ^
Saw he'd be taking his final official to Ohio State. Personally, I think we miss out on him but hey what do I know.
January 27th, 2014 at 9:27 PM ^
Here is a novel thought... Notice how he took officials on the other three schools
Its as if his dad told him to "get it out of your system now."
Or "see if any of them can offer more"
Ask yourself this...how does a childhood fan whose own parents are huge fans NOT go on an official?
This smells fishy...and in OUR favor.
January 27th, 2014 at 9:32 PM ^
put down the pipe
January 27th, 2014 at 9:46 PM ^
So...childhood lifelong fan...grew up in a wolverine household.....his dad quoted yesterday in saying hes going to the best progrem with the best academics.
Top 4 teams he listed in order
Michigan
Msu
Fsu
Osu
The latter three of which, he takes official visits to. Hmmmm
If all the above is true, then you should see the pattern here. It seems like hes trying to see if anyone can offer more than michigan. Or that his dad said to get it all out of his system and go visit.
It is ODD AS HELL that he didnt take an official here, given the above facts.
January 27th, 2014 at 10:05 PM ^
Not in order I don't have a order!
— FAT LEEK (@D1_LEEK) January 28, 2014
January 27th, 2014 at 10:13 PM ^
Did he not list them in that order RAOUL ?
January 27th, 2014 at 10:25 PM ^
He's saying that regardless of how they're listed, the order is not indicative of anything. This happens all the time: A prospect will release a list, and people will jump to conclusions based on the order.
January 28th, 2014 at 8:47 AM ^
I really hope you were high last night when you wrote all of that. Reads like a person who likes the ganj' and was imbibing at the time.
January 28th, 2014 at 10:08 AM ^
He SHOULD have listed the Top 4 in a circular pattern to avoid confusion. Come on, man. Stop getting our hopes up!
January 27th, 2014 at 11:10 PM ^
Are you seriously alleging that McDowell or his father are seeking financial compensation?
January 28th, 2014 at 9:08 AM ^
That's a common phrase in recruiting that has nothing to do with money.
January 28th, 2014 at 12:36 AM ^
Listen, the kid is getting a full ride scholarship. As much he or his dad are Michigan fans, his dad should be happy wherever he goes. Not that i don't want him, but let's lay off thinking that a 17 year old is going to make a decision purely based on his "life long" fandom.
January 27th, 2014 at 11:33 PM ^
Agreed. He's Blue, not buying all the Sparty love. Of course they are in it, they are the OTHER in state school and playing close to home is a priority, they had the number one D and won the Rose Bowl - but Hoke and Gmatt got this on lock down..it's 2014 bitches...
January 27th, 2014 at 9:28 PM ^
Is that right?
January 27th, 2014 at 9:28 PM ^
Don't fail me now!
January 27th, 2014 at 9:37 PM ^
2014STRONG
January 27th, 2014 at 9:54 PM ^
Do we only have 1 testicle? I hope 2014 hasn't been this good by cheating
January 27th, 2014 at 9:29 PM ^
It seems like usually M hopes the parents stay out of it. Now, the tables have turned.
January 27th, 2014 at 10:47 PM ^
Are you just making things up?
January 27th, 2014 at 11:21 PM ^
Nope, his dad has said that they are trying to check everything the school has to offer including academics, and has raved about how great of a school Michigan is, based on the latest I've read it seems like his parents really want him to pick Michigan... At least that's what I think... so, Go parents I guess...
January 27th, 2014 at 9:32 PM ^
So you're telling me there's a chance!
January 27th, 2014 at 9:32 PM ^
Took at official visit. All I know is Michigan was my childhood favorite and nothing can change that love. Not even one bad season. This program will to the highest levels again for a long time.
January 27th, 2014 at 9:54 PM ^
Right. I think we found the fraud here in all this. Too odd he visits the other three and not us. ???? Cmon.
I smell a rat. This fucking media likes to bs everyone to keep readership.
January 27th, 2014 at 11:11 PM ^
Don't keep us in suspense. Just exactly what constitutes the "fraud" you're alleging is taking place?
January 28th, 2014 at 7:53 AM ^
would an official visit have made? He's been to AA like 10 times, he knows the coaches, knows the campus, knows what he'll be getting himself into...