Stonum to Eastern Michigan?
He tells Mlive he's down to five finalists, but he lists only EMU. He says he will be eligible to play this coming season.
Link: http://annarbor.com/sports/um-football/ex-michigan-receiver-darryl-ston…
March 30th, 2012 at 12:44 PM ^
I assume he would have to enroll at a graduate program at EMU? This would definitely be a good situation for him to finish his career and get a shot in the NFL.
March 30th, 2012 at 12:46 PM ^
I'd be surprised if he didn't end up closer to Texas. It seems like most transfers end up closer to home not 10 miles down Washtenaw
March 30th, 2012 at 12:56 PM ^
I don't know, Johnny Sears was from Cali and he ended up at EMU...
That was only because of the Ron English connection.
English was the DC for MIchigan when Stonum committed. Strange to think about and not as strong a connection as Sears', but it's there.
Johnny was higher than a kite on the field against Oregon.
Man what a bust.
March 30th, 2012 at 12:58 PM ^
I don't think you can leave the state if your on probation.So I've heard..........
I'd think you could work something out with your probation officer or the courts. If you are moving to improve your life and/or moving out of a bad situation, they might see it as a positive (though I doubt another court system would want to have to deal with another person on probation). I'd think it would be in his best interest to get away from AA, obviously he's had problems with maturity/alcohol, and being so far from home certainly doesn't seem to have helped the situation. Probably better for him to just try to start with a blank slate somewhere else and avoid whatever problems he was having in Michigan.
EDIT: Obviously the guy below me is thinking the exact opposite way... doesn't seem like the "support system" helped for the first few offenses, and I doubt he could stay in contact with the coaching staff at UM, nor would EMU want him to.
You cannot leave the state without written consent from the court. In a situation like this, transferring to a new university, the court will almost always allow the move.
March 30th, 2012 at 12:48 PM ^
It strikes me as a good sign for him in terms of his ongoing treatment and recovery. He'd be staying near his support system. No need to make drastic changes right now.
But maybe he also wants to stay near by Rick's. I've seen him there with JT and Big Play a couple of times this winter/spring.
March 30th, 2012 at 12:51 PM ^
He could tear up the MAC and get drafted. Would help our friendly neighbors to the east as well. Also can keep some of his support network from Ann Arbor. Hope it works out.
March 30th, 2012 at 12:52 PM ^
I've also heard that Mike Williams is planning on going to EMU.
wouldn't this be like his 6th year? Isn't he on medical hardship? Why would he even chance it with his concussion issues? He would be much better off staying at Michigan for the rest of his degree and not risking his life. I find this bit of 'rumor' suspect.
Both will be there.
March 30th, 2012 at 12:54 PM ^
This is a positive thing for the guy.I hope he tears it up and gets drafted.
March 30th, 2012 at 12:56 PM ^
Stonum isn't playing in the NFL, he's just not good enough. EMU isn't exactly the best place for a recevier to having a spectacular season either (or at least going by this past season's results). They rarely pass and don't do it very well anyway.
I'll bet you a dollar that Stonum gets a chance in the NFL if he completes a season successfully at EMU.....
No knock on Hemingway but I always kinda thought Stonum was = if not > Junior.
I'm just saying that Hoke and English have enough NFL connections where they'll at least get him a tryout somewhere. Heck, Johnny Sears made an NFL roster because of English's connections.
ease in which a tryout can be arranged. I went with the "big" money because anyone who says Stonum isn't "good enough" either knows little about football or is just being a douche for doucheyness' sake.
will be the best WR in the MAC. He will have a 4th year QB throwing him the ball. This gives him a chance to rehab his image and then enter the NFL the following year. It's a smart move.
Eric Page begs to differ on being the best WR in the MAC. Maybe the best prospect at receiver for the NFL, but Page is a great talent at Toledo.
Other than that, i agree. It would be a good move for Stonum.
March 30th, 2012 at 10:00 PM ^
about Page's talent and no disrespect intended, but I just think Stonum will prove better. Of course, I'm totally biased
March 31st, 2012 at 12:10 AM ^
I would certainly bet against it. Just look at the two offensive schemes of the teams. Toledo - spread that passes quite a bit. EMU - run til you die
that will hold Eric Page from being the best receiver in the MAC, though, is that he won't be at Toledo next year and will be playing on Sundays (link).
Wow. I did not even realize that. And since I'm from the Toledo area, I try to follow the Rockets somewhat closely. He declared in January. Big derp on my part.
It happens to the best of us.
March 30th, 2012 at 12:57 PM ^
I for one would welcome our ant occupiers...
Err wait....Stonum to EMU
He may want to stay in the area if he has a lot of friends there... It's as good of a reason as any to go to EMU.
He broke his arm moving? WHHHHAAAAA??? As the commenter in the article suggests: Weird Like Zumaya.
It would give him another opportunity to run circles around Sparty's secondary like he did in '09.
I would think that he would want to get as far away from A2 as possible. No doubt the Ypsi police have heard about him by now.
It's not like we're talking about Cissoko here......
Good luck D, we'll always fave Notre Dame 2009.
What's EMU roster's wardrobe like? If he's gonna up their fly quotient I'm doubly for it.
But seriously, and selfishly, I'd love it if he were right down the road--easier to follow the remainder of his college career, which I hope is very successful.
Don't follow EMU at all, but if last year's game against us is any indication (when they threw the ball about 3 times all game) I don't see why a WR auditioning for NFL teams would want to go there. I'm hoping he ends up at a place where he gets an opportunity to catch the ball a little more. With his size and speed going up against lesser competition I think we'd see a whole lot of highlight reel plays.
The EMU games against Michigan and Penn State were by no means a good yardstick for EMU last season. I didn't see the Penn State game but I did see the Michigan game (it was almost like I was on the field or something) and that game was not typical of the season.
That being said, I'm not sure how many chances he's going to have to make highlight reel type catches since EMU as it currently stands is a running offense. I think Gillett is a good quarterback but the offense is more suited to EMU's running game. But Stonum in that offense might add a nice wrinkle as he would provide someone other than the Tight Ends that can catch.
If EMU has a high quality receiver, I bet we will see a hell of a lot more passing. Then again, Ron English and timely schematic adjustments are not always associated.
These guys liked English, he was a father figure to many of the guys during his years. Also, Stonum has a place, a girlfriend and a life in Ann Arbor. Going to EMU allows him to keep all of that.
I think this would be a great move for DS. I think he'd still be around the UofM campus, I know he LOVES Michigan.
Don't be surprised if he's working out with Barwis and former Michigan players after the season too.
The ONLY thing that scares me is that the standards at EMU and the standards at Michigan are not even close to the same. I hope he's truly rehibilitated because there will be temptation all over. With that said, there is temptation on any college campus. And while there may be more at Michigan/EMU where he's familiar with everything --- there is likely also way more support.
Assuming he goes to Eastern.. does he have to sit a year first? IF not, please explain why. Thanks.
he's graduating. as long as he is pursuing some kind of graduate degree, he can play immediately. its the same reason that russell wilson got to play immediately at wisconsin.
Do you mean academically? Well, yes they are not. But from the content I think you mean something else and I don't know why you would question English's integrity. His program is very clean and strict. Do recall he coached for the same guy as Hoke did at Michigan. He also has several former UM players on his staff, including Mike Hart. I don't think Hart would coach for a guy who is founding lacking in principles.
At least he will have coach Hart
I wouldn't mind seeing a lot of Michigan transfers go over and give Ron English a few more players who could help him turn EMU into a program that routinely wins more games than it loses.
He'll dominate in the MAC if he has a decent QB to play with. I wish him nothing but the best of luck.
Alex Gillett. Good arm. Happy feet sometimes.