Visitors for OSU game
Michigan has an absolutely loaded list of visitors coming to Ann Arbor for The Game this weekend. Since the 2024 class is already pretty much finished, there aren't many guys relevant to the current recruiting cycle. But there are plenty of 2025-2027 recruits planning to be in attendance.
The biggest 2024 name - and he's a maybe for now - is probably Burley (ID) Burley WR Gatlin Bair, the #40 player in the country who is somewhat inexplicably committed to Boise State. BSU fired head coach Andy Avalos a couple weeks ago, and now it's more likely that Bair ends up signing with Oregon or Michigan. But he's going on a two-year Mormon mission, anyway, so it doesn't matter until 2026. And just like with Andrew Gentry (signed with UVA, eventually came to Michigan), things can change between now and then. There's a decent chance that even if he signed with Michigan, at least one of Ron Bellamy, Jim Harbaugh, and Sherrone Moore wouldn't be in Ann Arbor by September 2026.
Anyway, here's the list if you're interested (LINK).
November 24th, 2023 at 1:25 PM ^
"Ron Bellamy, Jim Harbaugh, and Sherrone Moore wouldn't be in Ann Arbor by September 2026."
November 24th, 2023 at 1:49 PM ^
Context--"at least one of"
November 24th, 2023 at 5:32 PM ^
You could say this of almost any program though, when we're talking three years in advance.
November 24th, 2023 at 1:56 PM ^
And, it could be due to either Harbaugh being an NFL coach, Moore being a headcoach somewhere else if Harbaugh stays, or Bellamy being an OC somewhere else.
November 24th, 2023 at 2:00 PM ^
Right. For example, I don't see how Sherrone Moore isn't a head coach elsewhere by 2026 if Harbaugh is still at Michigan. And even though Ron Bellamy is a Michigan guy, he's from Louisiana and he needs to spread his wings at some point.
November 24th, 2023 at 2:40 PM ^
Unless he has a handshake deal with Warde and Harbaugh that he is next in line and a 2-3 year target.
November 24th, 2023 at 1:29 PM ^
Underwood is confirmed to be there according to Sam Webb. Hopefully we can show him that it’s not worth going to LSU no matter how much they pay him.
November 24th, 2023 at 1:35 PM ^
I don't think money will be the issue.
November 24th, 2023 at 1:39 PM ^
Not worth it? They showcase the quarterback there. He’s putting up eye-popping, Heisman Trophy like numbers. It’s not just about NIL like many here want to believe to make themselves feel better about UM being spurned. When’s the last time UM had a QB drafted?
Answer: Jake Ruddock 7 years ago in the 6th round. Chad Henne in the 2nd round in 2008 before that. I’m not sure JJ is a first rounder at this point. Not because of talent, but rather he hasn’t put up those kind of numbers.
November 24th, 2023 at 2:35 PM ^
Well then that’s a different story. My understanding was that he was leaning towards LSU because they were paying upfront. If he likes them more because of the personal stats he could obtain there, than he should definitely choose LSU. Every Michigan player must put team needs ahead of personal stats. Just ask JJ.
November 24th, 2023 at 2:57 PM ^
Harbaugh needs to land Underwood. We missed on Moore, Carr, and if we miss again, then that would be terrible. On the one hand people say that the state of Michigan is not a hotbed of talent, but then we have 3 five star qbs in our backyard and we can't even get one?
November 24th, 2023 at 4:03 PM ^
Did those guys make the pros already? Prospects are just that—JJ is a 1st round QB. Moore struggled and got benched even if he does end up being very good in two years. CJ Carr wants to make his own name and still hasn’t played college football. Yes, Michigan would be better to get the in-state 5 star QB, but getting Carter and maybe Luke Montgomery in that class would be a good consolation.
November 24th, 2023 at 5:55 PM ^
I think Ryan Mallett counts. 3rd rounder. Much moreso Arkansas guy.
RIP.
November 24th, 2023 at 9:24 PM ^
Wasn't Shea drafted first overall?
Oh, you meant the NFL.
November 25th, 2023 at 1:07 AM ^
These last few games and JJ’s combine/pro day will put him back in the first round and possibly even the top ten.
November 24th, 2023 at 2:03 PM ^
I thought Z Patterson was confirmed not coming
November 24th, 2023 at 2:22 PM ^
I have to give this group of recruits very high grades for hair style, regardless of how good they are on the field.
November 24th, 2023 at 2:28 PM ^
even if two years down the road, getting Gatlin Blair would be great.
Times change - there's an equally good chance that some of Oregon's staff is no longer there in two years... Lanning is going to be a hot target for the NFL imo
November 24th, 2023 at 2:34 PM ^
Lanning is probably going to be a hot target for Bama when Saban hangs it up... which the Cover 3 podcast had been speculating could be this year based on how non-miserable Nick has seemed at points this year.
November 24th, 2023 at 2:41 PM ^
yeah, good point... I don't know how close Saban is to retiring... After the start Bama had, I thought it could be soon...but they have turned things around there so Saban is probably going to hang on a while longer.
I would not be surprised to see other teams kick the tires on Lanning (ie A&M, Florida, maybe even LSU since they don't let coaches stick around too long if they aren't good), but I am sure the NFL is keeping tabs on him as well.
November 24th, 2023 at 4:43 PM ^
RCMB says Lanning has already signed with State.
November 24th, 2023 at 4:27 PM ^
Bama would be a tasty morsel for a coach to get. But following Saban will be no walk in the park. Bear left that shack setup and humming along, and the house fell down pretty quickly. Stallings had a minute, but otherwise...
Following a legend rarely translates to long term success. Very rarely...
November 24th, 2023 at 3:42 PM ^
Weird, wrong thread.
November 24th, 2023 at 5:07 PM ^
Thank you Magnus.
November 24th, 2023 at 5:27 PM ^
I will also be there.
November 24th, 2023 at 6:42 PM ^
i heard the klingons are doing the flyover ... unexpectedly of course.