Richardson Tweet

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97.1 was reporting TRich sent out a tweet saying something to the effect that if he didn't start next year(not likely) he was not coming.

I'm not a twitter guy so I don't know and I was shocked that I could not find a thread here so was the radio making stuff up?  It seemed to get a lot of play on the radio.

Anybody know the real story?

Seems like a silly stance so I don't think it's a big deal, I guess I'm just more intrigued now because we didn't have a thread here.

WolvinLA2

December 21st, 2011 at 9:13 PM ^

OK, but it's not like that will be determined before NSD, and no other team worth playing for will make him that promise anyway.  But yeah, he's not starting here next fall.

WolverineJet

December 21st, 2011 at 9:14 PM ^

no he tweeted saying he needs to didn't start offtop at Michigan if the come talking about that redshirt stuff its a wrap.

he then sent out tweets later asking fans not to go posting his tweets on blogs and stuff. But I always felt he was the least firm commit we have.

WolvinLA2

December 22nd, 2011 at 12:47 AM ^

In my defense, he didn't have it in quotes, so I didn't think that was the tweet, I thought that was his paraphrase of the tweet.  I don't know what offtop means, and I didn't know if "it's a wrap" was good or bad.  Since he had some autocorrect errors before, I assumed that mumbo jumbo was more of the same. 

FreddieMercuryHayes

December 21st, 2011 at 9:15 PM ^

Eh.  A high school senior says something hot-headed?  I'm not gonna worry about it; TR seems vocal about things in general.  Besides, I really doubt the coaches would tell him he's gonna redshirt.  If he's the best player, he's gonna see the field.  Personally, I think a RS year would benefit him mostly just to put some weight onto his frame.

VamosAzul

December 21st, 2011 at 9:18 PM ^

He has since recinded the tweet and appologized for saying something that a lot of people misunderstood and that he understands what an opportunity playing at michigan is. 

Nuff said. 

Logan

December 21st, 2011 at 9:19 PM ^

I'm gonna give T-Rich the benefit of the doubt here (and he recently tweeted a similar stance) that the tweet was about him being confident in his abilities not about him giving an ultimatum.  That being said, he really needs to take diligent notes in Hoke's Twitter 101 class next year.

Philbert

December 21st, 2011 at 9:19 PM ^

He apologized and didn't mean it the way people took. He just wants to show people how determined he is and I am completely cool with that. Having him, Blake, and possibly yuri is going to be great for the secondary. Jarrod as well.

Michigan Moonman

December 21st, 2011 at 9:19 PM ^

I cannot start a thread, but I thought everyone would like to see this...apparently the Michigan State players were already given the gloves and jerseys worn during the UM vs. MSU game this year.  Now they are getting the helmet for their bowl gift.

No big deal, but I like what Brian Linthicum says about beating Michigan four times in a row was a "once-in-a-lifetime" happening.  Glad to know that even they don't think this will ever happen again!

From Lansing State Journal 12/21/11 :

"Fifth-year senior tight end Brian Linthicum agreed.

"That's probably the most exciting gift," Linthicum said. "Gift cards are gift cards. We get them every year. The helmet we thought we were getting right after the game. We got the gloves, jersey, everything but the helmet.

 

"The helmet, it represents so much. It's like a piece of you, especially when you're playing. The jersey we wanted, but the only thing other than that we wanted is the helmet. It's something you're going to keep forever. You're going to put it up in a case, let your kids look at it. It's a once-in-a-lifetime thing for MSU. It's exciting to be a part of that, especially the senior class, beating (Michigan) for the fourth time." 

Tyang

December 21st, 2011 at 9:19 PM ^

i saw his tweet too. only he knows what he really meant. he looks like a fine prospect. and im sure the coaches will let him know. its about the team. and if he outs himself before the team. im sure they wouldnt beg him to stay. but he's young and hopefully he is good enough to start or play next fall. good luck t-rich!

934SState

December 21st, 2011 at 9:20 PM ^

He has tweeted explaining his intentions behind his tweet yesterday.  Saying he was showing confidense not cockiness, etc.

Also, that he learned his lesson about what to put out on social media.  Many never learn this.  

 

Let's lay off.  He's going to be a great Wolverine.  I like his edge.  He is going to compete.

mgowill

December 21st, 2011 at 9:21 PM ^

I made a thread about it last night. It was deleted promptly. My take is that the kid has fire and passion. He will be a great Wolverine. Also, his original tweet seems to have been deleted. I think it was more of a statement about his passion than a demand, I think that people responding to him on twitter upset him.