Michigan Football returns to Ann Arbor

Submitted by GLORY on January 9th, 2024 at 9:12 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QJE6u7_9mA&pp=ygUmbWljaGlnYW4gZm9vdGJhbGwgcmV0dXJucyB0byBhbm4gYXJib3I%3D

 

UofMedic

January 9th, 2024 at 9:47 PM ^

It was cold and rainy, but good to see the boys come home! Some of them ran along the fence giving high fives. I’m sure they’re ready to sleep in their own beds now!

umfan83

January 9th, 2024 at 9:57 PM ^

2 takeaways from watching that:

1) I want to run through a wall for Harbaugh

2) JJ’s comments at first sort of didn’t seem promising for him to return, then he kind of caught himself and went back into non-committal speak. Then he kind of went into saying something about never leaving us. I think he’s genuinely torn. Of course he’s not gonna know for sure until he gets advice from scouts etc

Cam

January 9th, 2024 at 10:00 PM ^

Honestly, why would he come back? It's not a Stetson Bennet situation where the team is poised to repeat. As much as we don't want to admit it, next year looks like a rebuilding year, especially on offense. The schedule is also murder. He just doesn't have much to gain from coming back, imo.

LostPatrol14

January 10th, 2024 at 8:48 AM ^

Isn't playing football a risk? I mean, he could have gotten a career ending injury at anytime (Thankfully, he didn't!).

I feel that his stock could more beneficial if he stayed. He wasn't really asked to do much during his time as a starter since the offense is typically built to manhandle the defensive front 7 and run the ball. I'm not too confident that he'll go high in the draft. He's got the talent, no doubt, but he isn't be asked to throw the ball a lot like Michael Penix, Jr or Jayden Daniels.

Hensons Mobile…

January 9th, 2024 at 10:43 PM ^

If you're saying our OL will be worse that doesn't make it sound helpful for a QB.

Anyway, I'm not saying he would do that. I knew my comment would get negged. But Seth (and others) were posting on here last week about how we all should contribute to the Those Who Stay NIL campaign because other schools are actively trying to poach our players. It's not that far-fetched. This is the era we're in. Everyone is a free agent annually.

GLORY

January 9th, 2024 at 10:32 PM ^

Three reasons:

  1. This QB draft class is loaded.  JJ will likely be 6th or 7th QB taken behind Williams, Maye, Daniels, Nix, Penix and Sanders.
  2. He could use another year to show more consistency as a passer.  With Corum and DE (potentially) gone, he would be the centerpiece and will have the opportunity showcase that.
  3. He could potentially be the top pick next season

GLORY

January 9th, 2024 at 11:05 PM ^

Are we really regressing losing Roman and Cornelius?

Morris will be a star.  Semaj with another year will be a true weapon.  Loveland is already a stud and will be the top TE next year.  I see Clemons as a breakout player.  He was set back with injuries.  I also like O'Leary and Karmelo English.

Our WR room may not look elite like OSU, but with Corum gone, JJ will have the opportunity and weapons to showcase his talent

umfan83

January 9th, 2024 at 11:08 PM ^

I think it really depends on his scouting grade. It seems to be high but what if scouts are giving him late 2nd round grade? With Corum and potentially Edwards not to mention Harbaugh potentially gone, it’s possible they open up the offense more and give him more room to shine as a passing QB. I don’t think I would advise going away from what has worked but just saying that’s a scenario where he might come back

definitley think it’s much more likely he goes for the reasons you mentioned