Reon Dawson clears the air.

I mentioned this in yesterday's thread:

It will work itself out.  If the kid works hard and buys into Michigan's program, it will all work out and he'll be a Michigan Man.  If he slacks off because he truly doesn't buy into what the Michigan program stands for, then he'll ride the bench for four years and say sayonara.

It's not about who he is now.  It's about who he will be in four years.

...that this kid even had a make a statement.

Some people need to get a grip.

My heart dropped a little when I saw this thread.  Honestly it sucks that what should be one of the happiest, most important times of his life is partially ruined by a dumb comment and douchebag fans.  It makes me embarrassed to be a part of the same fanbase as some of the clowns who make twitter comments or whatever that caused him to do this.
Honestly when is it going to become socially taboo for people to say cruel shit to one another in anonymous or semi-anonymous forums online?  I think as a society people need to decide that acting like bullies online, even when it's anonymous (especially when it's anonymous?) just shouldn't be socially acceptable. 

Give the kid a break, he is just being an 18yr old, and so what if he likes Ohio, give him a year around Hoke and the team, and will see what happens then..he will prolly never go back to that shitty state lol

I think he was misquoted. He said he loves the state of ohio and it got reported as loving ohio state. But it really doesn't matter.  A teenager shouldn't have to feel bad for saying he loves something. Even if that thing is OSU. It's ludicrous reading this statement from a kid apologizing from the bottom of his heart because his love hurt our feelings. 

This is the reason moron fans should not get upset by every little story.  Because as often as not, the story is largely made up by moron reporters. 

The kid's not even a freshmen yet; it's ridiculous that fans are holding his feet over the coals for a misquote, or even for a misstep in communication on his part if thats what happened. But questioning his loyalty to the team, such that he feels the need to say this? Awful. He signed his LOI with us, and he was obviously seen to enough of a Michigan Man by coach Hoke to get that scholarship, and that should be enough to satisfy all of us.

No problem Reon.  Enjoy your time in Ann Arbor and just ignore the less than 1% of Michigan "fans" who are hasseling you. 

I look forward to seeing you in the Big House next year.

Congrats on your signing.

TO BED!!!!

I feel bad for that kid and I would never associate myself with anyone that results to insulting a kid on twitter or facebook. I think it is very immature and I find it embarrassing that there are actually michigan fans that do this. 

Reon, if you read this blog just know that 99% of the Michigan fans are great people that are excited at the possibilities that your unique size and speed could bring to the CB position at Michigan. If anything use the stupidity of the few Michigan fans that said things they shouldn't have as motivation to become the best CB you can be (and especially better than your former teammate Cam)!

Go Blue!

I grew up in California yet attended UofM. I know what it's like to "turn on your school(s)" in the eyes of the locals. Sure, I was not a D1 athlete (therefore I give Reon a lot of credit), but I went against the grain to travel to Ann Arbor for school. I am proud to be a Michigan Man, and so should Reon be. I give him the utmost respect for not only being proud of where he came from  but also for reaffirming his commitment to the school where he'll play some awesome football. Michigan fans; be proud!

This kid shouldn't have to defend himself. Grown people need to leave him alone. He's a kid. Besides, he'll b all blue once he hits Ann Arbor;) Welcome to Michigan!!!