OTish: USC Max Browne to transfer
not sure on grad transfer rules since hes a RS JR now. Any chance he makes it to Ann Arbor or anywhere else in the B1G?
http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/18178624/usc-backup-qb-…
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December 2nd, 2016 at 1:07 PM ^
We don't need him.
December 2nd, 2016 at 1:12 PM ^
we lose 2 QBs from this years roster Morris and O'Korn. We gain 1 in McCaffrey. I'll take a 5* to compete and backup.
USC is a big RPO system, the change might be better for him.
December 2nd, 2016 at 1:13 PM ^
Okorn was a junior this year, but good try.
Morris is the only qb we lose
December 2nd, 2016 at 1:15 PM ^
Morris and O'Korn are in the same class and have the same eligibility.
December 2nd, 2016 at 1:17 PM ^
O'Korn will be on the team next year.
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December 2nd, 2016 at 1:18 PM ^
Yes...same class, though...
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December 2nd, 2016 at 1:17 PM ^
Hypothetically OKorn could leave just as easily as Morris. Hypothetically, Malzone could see the writing on the wall with Speight (probably) having the next two years and Peters and McCaffery coming in and get out of town too. I'm not advocating for Browne to come but QBs-transferring-out situation isn't exactly set in stone.
December 2nd, 2016 at 1:40 PM ^
My thing is that I don't see why Browne would want to come to Michigan when we have a returning starter who put up very good numbers... I don't see this happening on his end more than on Michan's end.
December 2nd, 2016 at 3:10 PM ^
we have plenty of guys. But we don't know what will happen in the off-season. As you say, one or more guys may decide to seek PT somewhere else. I doubt that will effect the 2017 class though. McCaffery is going to be the only take. But it wouldn't rule out (potentially) taking a transfer next spring if the right person were there AND we had an open spot on the roster. Obviously, that'll be up to the coaches to figure out.
December 2nd, 2016 at 1:17 PM ^
oh shit, my bad. Seems like he been here forever. Maybe the last few years have just felt like a lifetime.
December 2nd, 2016 at 1:31 PM ^
Yeah, both will be 5th years. O'Korn already left once for playing time. If he can grad transfer to like a MAC school or something, are we sure he is going to want to spend his 5th year in what looks to be a clear backup role rather than playing somewhere else? [I assume he'll have a degree]. Not saying it is going to happen but I don't think you can just dismiss it out of hand.
I'd be suprised if Morris is the only one who leaves (if he does) when we have 3 other QBs. Realistically, Malzone is only 1 year behind Speight and looking at being a backup until his 5th year, at best, and then competing with Peters/McCaffrey/New guys in 2019. And since we're not taking another QB this cycle and Browne would not be around in 2018, it shouldn't impact recruiting. Only relevent to the quest to get to 85 this fall. Now, Browne was a pretty meh QB at USC, but having an experienced hand for one year to backup Speight could make sense if we lose Morris and one more.
December 2nd, 2016 at 8:00 PM ^
But good try.
December 2nd, 2016 at 2:10 PM ^
After 4 years in a program, I'm not sure the 5* means much. He's pretty much only seen garbage time. QB is not a big need. Please use scholarships elsewhere.
December 2nd, 2016 at 1:21 PM ^
I'd say the lowest recruit on our board is probably more valuable than a 5th year QB.
December 2nd, 2016 at 1:58 PM ^
say that last year
December 2nd, 2016 at 4:36 PM ^
Did you miss the Indiana game? Because I saw a team that desperately lacked a solid QB once their starter went down.
December 2nd, 2016 at 5:18 PM ^
Fair enough. But next year we will have Speight, Peters and McCaffrey. I really doubt we will have a problem.
December 2nd, 2016 at 5:24 PM ^
The conditions were terrible for throwing, with strong, swirling winds, cold rain, and eventually snow. I'm not saying O'Korn couldn't have been better, but that is not the type of game that should be solely used to judge a quarterback.
December 2nd, 2016 at 1:18 PM ^
What is "Max Browne"?
A) A charachter in a John Grisham series with titles like "Maximum Security Prison Break."
B) The Name of a Disney Show (wich the subtitle "Takes on Middle School"
C) A typo on a name card in a pastry shop display.
D) What I shout when I am about to take the Browns to the Super Bowl
December 2nd, 2016 at 1:28 PM ^
D or perhaps E.
Max brown is like the post Thanksgiving or Christmas poo.
December 2nd, 2016 at 1:45 PM ^
it could be a special Defesive package for Michigan where we bring our Max blitz and it's mis-named after our DC
December 2nd, 2016 at 1:46 PM ^
Funniest shit on this blog in a long time. Thank You!
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December 2nd, 2016 at 2:09 PM ^
I think of Max Power. Homer Simpson's alter ego pseudonym one episode.
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December 2nd, 2016 at 4:22 PM ^
I only remember Rock Strongo... but it has been a long time since I have watched the Simpsons.
December 2nd, 2016 at 3:10 PM ^
It's definitely a hair dye color. Probably Just for Men due to the simplistic name. If it were a girlie product, I would expect something along the lines of Burnished Oak or something.
December 2nd, 2016 at 1:21 PM ^
"He asked for permission to talk to everyone and we granted everyone," USC coach Clay Helton said in November. "I think that's the only respectful thing for him. You want the best opportunity for yourself and you don't know where that would be.
That's a great stance for Helton to take really and you would hope more coaches felt that way about players and didn't try to block them from talking to institutions that they might play, either in or out of conference. Way to make it about a student looking for the best opportunity for themselves, not about trying to maintain a competitive edge necessarily.
December 2nd, 2016 at 1:33 PM ^
Are you listening, Brian Kelly?
December 2nd, 2016 at 3:24 PM ^
Brian Kelly is never listening. If he's not actively yelling, he's either passed out from lack of oxygen or preparing to yell.
December 2nd, 2016 at 1:35 PM ^
The writing was more or less on the wall, I think. You get replaced by a guy who is clearly taking that team places.
December 2nd, 2016 at 1:36 PM ^
I am fine with
Speight
Peters
D-Caff
walk on
as our depth
if one of O'Korn or Malzone stay, that's cool too
Shane's time has come and gone tbh
December 2nd, 2016 at 2:14 PM ^
If he ends up anywhere in the Big Ten, my guess would be either Michigan St., and maybe Mike Riley takes a swing at him as well.
More likely he does what a lot of grad transfers do and drops down to a Mountain West or AAC team.
December 2nd, 2016 at 2:18 PM ^
and would be a good place for Browne. Pro-style offense, weak returning QB's and a desparate need to win would suggest Dantonio will have the welcome mat out.
December 2nd, 2016 at 4:45 PM ^
Max wouldn't leave LA/USC to go EL...stays on the west coast
December 2nd, 2016 at 1:41 PM ^
Take all the QBs!! I want to see at least 3 QBs in a package set on offense. Give me 3 serviceable QBs that can run and pass, and let the mayhem commence. Defensive sphincters would be puckered forever.
December 2nd, 2016 at 4:58 PM ^
It would kind of be hard to square with the 6 TE sets we should be running.
December 2nd, 2016 at 2:04 PM ^
I think this speculation is pretty unfounded but with that said Harbaugh is all about competition especially at the QB Position.
December 2nd, 2016 at 2:28 PM ^
I don't think they need this Max Browne but I hope Jim and staff take another high school stud along side McCaffrey. Take a guy away from Georgia or some California team. Them dudes waste their talent with those coaching staffs and never get to play in big games. Why cant they see these things? McCaffrey and some well rounded kid should understand the importance of competition and having enough amo in the gun cabinet for unfortunate situations and the overall success of the best team. The best there is, the best there was and the best there ever will be! Bar farging none! Go Blue and go Colorado!
December 2nd, 2016 at 4:40 PM ^
Go to bed you're drunk
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December 2nd, 2016 at 5:58 PM ^
Am so!!
December 2nd, 2016 at 5:58 PM ^
Am so!!
December 2nd, 2016 at 3:14 PM ^
With our current QB situation, we should be standing pat. We can use the scholarship for a DT that will smash the next buckeye QB.
December 2nd, 2016 at 3:37 PM ^
Ugh, I thought we could finally have an offseason without the QB transfer chatter, especially when Malik Zaire announced his intentions.
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December 2nd, 2016 at 3:38 PM ^
I'm familiar with the Browne family in Sammamish. I have a feeling Max will stay on the west coast. I could see him at WSU under Mike Leach.
December 2nd, 2016 at 4:26 PM ^
Max Browne to MSU
December 2nd, 2016 at 4:39 PM ^
What the hell would we possibly want or need with Max Browne?
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December 2nd, 2016 at 6:44 PM ^
There will not be any grad transfer QBs coming to Michigan next year - we all good now.
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December 3rd, 2016 at 7:31 AM ^
CAL (awaiting coaching decision) and Colorado for Browne.