Update on Jake Rudock - WILL BE Transferring, MAYBE to Michigan
Here is the update (per Bruce Feldman).
QB Jake Rudock, who started 2 yrs at #Iowa, is transferring. He will visit #Michigan next wk,source told @FOXSports. As a grad, is elig. now
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) March 11, 2015
h/t Clint Brewster
March 11th, 2015 at 10:06 AM ^
There was a strong interest on the Rudock side and they were pursuing Michigan. JH had to be convinced first.
March 11th, 2015 at 10:09 AM ^
I'd guess it had more to do with Shane Morris convincing Harbaugh than anything else. This may not be a good sign for him.
March 11th, 2015 at 10:21 AM ^
If this comes to fruition and it looks like it will. Shane will likely transfer.
That's true.
But now we now for sure he's maybe transferring - no fooling. And maybe to Michigan!!!
Maybe.
Harbaugh isn't letting him leave.
came out, I did a search for Rudock and didn't see any followup to the preliminary speculation that was discussed here a few weeks ago.
Rivals swears it's not happening. Now hand over your $9.95/month.
March 11th, 2015 at 10:09 AM ^
I will say that The Wolverine did a pretty good job with the coaching search stuff, but otherwise, I have not been impressed lately. It seems like the guys at 247 are more tuned in with what's going on regarding recruiting. I'm generally not impressed with Balas, Sullivan, etc. at The Wolverine.
March 11th, 2015 at 10:25 AM ^
Plus the condescension in their writting voice (looking at you Sullivan) is unbearable IMO.
March 11th, 2015 at 10:33 AM ^
Many of us agree with you regarding Sullivan. He hasn't been that good over there at all. If he gets something right, it will be the first time. Rivals did not get this one correct and other than the coaching search have not offered much.
March 11th, 2015 at 10:36 AM ^
Basically, everything Sullivan said in the lead-up to National Signing Day was wrong.
I like getting extra information but, Sullivan's is always suspect at best. Too many to list. Balas isn't much better.
March 11th, 2015 at 11:01 AM ^
I can forgive being wrong about the whims of teenagers. What kills me is the way Sullivan talks down to his audience. In his writing as well as his interviews he comes acroos as thinking he is better than his audience and that we should be looking up to him for his super insider access. The only thing worse than that is when he comments on a game. He falls back on officiating everytime, which gives me the suspicion he doesn't actually know that much about the game.
March 11th, 2015 at 11:04 AM ^
I do not think Sullivan has any history of playing/coaching basketball or football, so I take his evaluations of sports with a huge grain of salt. IIRC, somebody once said he was a cross country guy. I'm not sure if that's true, and someone can correct me if I'm wrong.
He is not very good at his job.
to whoever Sullivan recommends.
http://247sports.com/Coach/3616/Quotes/When-its-first-and-a-mile-I-wont…
He is a dick!
A lot of people probably aren't impressed because he played in Iowa's offense, but I think he would start the season if he came here. I would welcome the move.
March 11th, 2015 at 11:07 AM ^
If we can have Iowa's offense in 2015, I'll take it. it's all we need to launch us on our way.
He managed the game and didn't turn it over. Our "D" will be good enough to win games with a better than average offense this year.
If we merely had Iowa's offense last year, Hoke woild still be coach.
to the mix. I think it will be a good thing. Harbaugh should find a decent starter and a solid backup.
March 11th, 2015 at 10:00 AM ^
Then next year Morris could redshirt with either Speight, Malzone, Gentry, or O'Korn to start. Experience galore
March 11th, 2015 at 10:03 AM ^
March 11th, 2015 at 10:08 AM ^
You don't redshirt kids when they are upper classmen.
March 11th, 2015 at 10:16 AM ^
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March 11th, 2015 at 10:01 AM ^
March 11th, 2015 at 10:10 AM ^
Harbaugh would ever tell anyone on the team that they are a likely starter.
I know, but if I'm a 5th-year player I'd probably want at least some form of assurance that I would be a likely candidate to start before giving up my one remaining year. I'm not as high on Rudock as a top-flight QB replacement, but he's still good enough to (I assume) get some playing time elsewhere.
Then you wouldn't be a 5th-year transfer under Harbaugh. I'm sure JH is very up front that they get no preferential treatment. They're in exactly the same position as Gentry come fall camp. I think JH would probably tell the guy to his face that UM isn't for him, if he was looking for "some form assurance."
March 11th, 2015 at 10:18 AM ^
Like where? I am not up to speed on the QB situation around the country, but I can't think of any major programs off the top of my head where the situation is as dire as at Michigan. Wisconsin -- mmmaybe? But certainly no guarantee for Rudock starting there.
As an added bonus, we're not playing Iowa this year. If he still has some love for his old program, then it would probably be nice to not have to face them.
March 11th, 2015 at 10:44 AM ^
March 11th, 2015 at 11:09 AM ^
When does LSU never not have QB questions? Not exactly Les' strong spot.
Off the top of my head, I can think of FSU, Oregon, LSU, Alabama, Clemson, Notre Dame (maybe), UCLA, Wiscy (though I suspect he wouldn't want to go to a rival), etc. needing to replace QBs and/or have questions about the presumed starter. Sure, few are as dire as UM's, but it's not like Michigan is far and away unsettled at the position.
March 11th, 2015 at 10:04 AM ^
Holy shit.... It's happening
March 11th, 2015 at 10:08 AM ^
I will take a seasoned B1G QB any day of the week. Managae the game, completes 61% of his passes, TD to INT ratio is very good (16/5), threw for over 2400 yards. He's an upgrade from what we have today.
March 11th, 2015 at 11:02 AM ^
His stats againist good competition are dreaful, but that may say more about iowa or the competition than Ruddock.
March 11th, 2015 at 11:10 AM ^
They are still better than our stats against any competition.
March 11th, 2015 at 10:07 AM ^
I would welcome him with open arms. More QBs the better. My only hope is that nothing is guaranteed to him. Competition between the 4 for starting QB. Best man wins.
March 11th, 2015 at 10:07 AM ^
Please, Harbaugh, for the love of God. Take this guy. Take him right now.
March 11th, 2015 at 10:09 AM ^
There isn't a whole lot there at the QB position. Speight might be the #1 today, Malzone #2, Morris #3. I didn't think this would ever happen, but Harbaugh must realize that he doen't have much at QB besides Speight and he wants to redshirt Malzone.
March 11th, 2015 at 10:16 AM ^
I think there is good talent with those three guys. They just may not be ready yet to take the reigns. I think Harbaugh wants to win and wants to win now. A guy like Rudock could stablize the position for a season until the others are ready. I don't think JH will want to take a season to develop a QB.
March 11th, 2015 at 10:10 AM ^
If Rudock were to transfer in, I think he would probably be the starter in the fall.
March 11th, 2015 at 10:22 AM ^
March 11th, 2015 at 10:23 AM ^
If you go to Arizona State, you will probably get an STD.
March 11th, 2015 at 10:36 AM ^
At least it would be from a hot chick?