Momma Gwen Appreciation !

I think Solomon and his mom specifically referenced her as a big reason why they liked Michigan so much. But don't tell MSU fans that, they still think we hired her just to get her son to come here.

Bad OP: I have to imagine she did things.

Good OP: She was key in convincing Solomon and DPJ's moms that Michigan was the best place for their kids.

I have literally nothing to contribute to this thread besides letting you know that there's no hyphen in Walmart, OP

I do remember that she spent extra time just talking after the barbecue with the moms of Ambry Thomas, DIB, JKP, DPJ, and probably others.  

a Momma Gwen.  It seems like such a great idea that other schools would emulate it.  Of course it goes without saying it's all about finding the right person too.  

it's a confident mother.

For the life of me, I can't remember his name . . . but there is someone on staff who has counselled and encouraged many players over the years on the football team an other teams. This gentleman and his wife have been critical. There actually are a number of folks like this who have been critical. The coaching, the team, the physical facilities, are all great. But some of the support staff have played a huge role in recruiting players to Michigan.

Some one mentioned the Sparty recruiting class? 

Sparty recruiting class = Butt hurt, 

They snake oiled a recruit from Bowling Green. 

and way ahead of the curve before his professional colleagues and their fans will give him his due.  He only makes hires, based on what he deems will have a positive, hopefully long term impact on the program he's trying to return to the elite of college football. It's hard to blame someone for a level of cynicism in reaction to a head coach, especially one with his reputation, making a move deemed out of the ordinary. The job offer was only after Wayne had submitted his transfer request and was a result of Jim remembering how thorough she had been in her questioning when he was recruiting Wayne while at Stanford. Her background and experience in education, from educator to principal with a thorough understanding of the recruiting process, she was an ideal candidate for Director of Player Development. 

And like the majority of Harbaugh hires, it doesn't take long for the public to learn what the recruits and their parents come to understand. She is very good at her job and remembering full well all the concerns she had for her son that weren't related to actual on-field activities, she quickly turns that concern into comfort at knowing that while Harbaugh and his staff will do all they can to produce wins on the field, it will come with an equal and genuine concern for their oveall welfare and emphasis on academics and molding a young man that will leave Michigan ready for the next chapter in his life, armed with what's important to achieve that and hopefully a Michigan degree.  She has been a tremendous addition. 

For all you do for the players and their families.

Michigan is truly starting to shine. The Michigan we knew was there, just needed some Jim loving and polishing. These tremendous people he is building into the program are amazing people and gifted professionals. Jim is an innovator that came back to freshen up an old American staple and icon. We're back bitches! With that being said, Sparty is really going down the tubes, all the Green people in my life are like the walking dead. With nothing to say and can't look me in the face when talking college sports. They know it is over. Hope they enjoyed the "Miracle at the Big House", because it's going to be the Dantonio sodomy hour from now on. I actually got a point where I hated Sparty more than OSU. My kids are young and say, "Ewww, green!" To anything green. The word "green" is a dirty word in our house and we have no clothing the color green. For real. The kids grew up through our tough years so I don't blame them. Now it's back to focusing hate for the over-signing, processing shit hole called OSU. God I love being a Wolverine... Now... Ask me 3 years ago, may have been a different story.