Which quarterback follows McCarthy?
Michigan doesn't seem to have a quarterback lined up in 2022 yet.
Michigan made offers to various guys: Ewers went to Bucknuts, Simpson went to the Crimson Flow, Murphy went to the Texicans, Klubnic projected to go to the Fighting Clemsons, but maybe we still have possibilities there?
Which of the remaining guys might be a fit?
Or, will the next top candidate after McCarthy be from 2023? There's a guy from Detroit who so far is looking good who likes Michigan.
February 27th, 2021 at 5:10 AM ^
2023 QB from Detroit is Dante Moore. (I didn't put his name in above post and can't edit it.)
February 27th, 2021 at 7:08 AM ^
Most likely Allar.
The practices have been incredible. Weiss is a huge addition, and a difference maker. Staff thinks they will have a huge weekend on recruiting front. Pretty sure it's already been covered but Will, Tatum, Trent, and Burnham seem to be formalities.
Coach Mo has all the juice in practice, and on the trail. Reminds me a ton of coach Partridge.
Gun to my head I think staff would prefer Cade is the starter and MC adds about 20lbs.
Most players on the team thought that both recent LB transfers were not elite, and the team is using it as motivation.
Ronnie Bell the leader in workouts along with Ross.
Cheers
February 27th, 2021 at 7:48 AM ^
Thanks for the update, GoJG. It all sounds very intriguing but with all due respect, there is nothing anyone can say or do that is going to make me believe any hype coming out of spring practices. This year, I’m from Missouri.
February 27th, 2021 at 11:26 AM ^
I'm enthused. Because now it seems we have a staff that can recruit since the years of Carr, but with a great head coach. Think back how we would have guys like Biakabutuka come out of nowhere, and great recruiters like English. Now it feels similar. Hoke could recruit but was lacking in coaching.
February 27th, 2021 at 11:28 AM ^
Same with me, I no longer put much faith in spring or fall practice hype. Every year we hear how great player such and such will be only to be vastly disappointed. Fool me once shame on you, fool me time after time, shame on me. No more shame on me. I will believe what I see on the football field in the fall.
February 27th, 2021 at 3:14 PM ^
Yes, many of us are in the "Show Me" mode. I don't mind the hype as long as they practice well and sharpen their skills. The truth won't be known until late September and during October when the conference games begin.
I wish the players and coaches well in the mean time.
February 27th, 2021 at 8:00 AM ^
GOJ, with the score, as per usual. thanks.
February 27th, 2021 at 11:01 AM ^
The practices have been incredible. Michigan has turned the corner. The recruiting is next level. The new coaches are dynamite.
All due respect, but this is the same thing we hear every spring at this time. And every time people fall for it. It’s just hype.
February 27th, 2021 at 11:35 AM ^
i'm with you on the general 'hype' issue, but read closer. he gives specific name mentions and predictions for recruits and he also gives some possible insight about the departing LB's and the effect on the team.
February 27th, 2021 at 1:56 PM ^
Practices have been incredible- while fluff, would be really disappointing if less. New young coaches who should be super enthusiastic. Kids who had a short season, should be very excited to play. Converse would be: new defensive coaching staff showing their inexperience- seem in over their heads. Team still has hangover from bad season and aren’t showing full effort. I am glad we are hearing the former, not the latter.
Weiss is a huge addition and a difference maker - his resume suggests this is a very real possibility. While young, has experience all over the field as a coach. Still fluff and we will need to see more, but not unrealistic
Huge recruiting weekend expected - we will get to see this one for ourselves in 24 to 48 hours. Not a crazy long term projection and consistent with other buzz.
Coach Mo hype - he has backed it up with early recruiting returns and we may have more to judge him on soon. If he is not at a minimum a great recruiter and teacher, we are screwed No hyping of him as a great game day coach which is the real question.
QB - no real hype and not going for the 5 star speaks for itself.
The LB transfer stuff - not really sure what to make of it - did anyone think our LB transfers were elite?
if someone starts calling Cade the next Tom Brady or says that Vincent Gray has really improved and us gonna be a difference maker, I can see the point. But this blurb is all just fun (and somewhat expected practice hype you would expect for any team.
February 27th, 2021 at 8:14 AM ^
I'd be very happy with Allar. From his video, he throws a nice ball.
February 27th, 2021 at 8:16 AM ^
Not a shot a you GOJ, but I guess the season is upon us. The season of this is great, this guy will be a stud, all staff changes are the greatest and we will get every 5* in the country. Until none of these things come true.
February 27th, 2021 at 9:36 AM ^
You're getting downvoted, but you're not wrong. Wasn't Shibley a walk-on? Getting motivation from your walk-on leaving seemingly just for educational purposes seems like a reach.
February 27th, 2021 at 8:41 AM ^
Another great update from a guy that always gets it right! Thanks!! But I don't understand this:
"Most players on the team thought that both recent LB transfers were not elite, and the team is using it as motivation."
So, how does the team get motivated by a player that leaves? Did the transfers bad-mouth things on their way out the door? Or does the team take their departure personally? I don't get it...
February 27th, 2021 at 9:44 AM ^
I've heard before that BVS is a big shit talker and the fact that he went to a big shit talker rival school probably rubs some of his former teammates the wrong way.
February 27th, 2021 at 10:14 AM ^
Probably because both transferred to rivals. BVS to MSU and Shibley to ND.
February 27th, 2021 at 11:07 AM ^
The LB thing is a sure sign that this is spring practice hot air. As if anyone cares about two slow backups transferring. If players are using that as motivation, it’s kind of pathetic. I don’t think the remaining players are pathetic. I think the hype is.
February 27th, 2021 at 11:33 AM ^
Nah. Obviously GOJ is at the practice and has access to the players, and asking about the transfers that was the player response, and he reported it. Thanks GOJ.
February 27th, 2021 at 8:44 AM ^
As always, thanks for the insider info my man, great help.
It is good to hear positive things about the coaching staff's energy and recruiting chops. I was quite critical of these additions, and frankly, will still "wait and see" how they turnout, but this is a good direction.
I just really do not think Cade should be the starter next year. To be candid, JJ McCarthy is like the first round pick, and Cade is a 3rd rounder from a couple years back. I do not think Cade McNamara has the upside necessary for Michigan to reach the goals 2-3 years down the line they have. JJ will not be perfect, but he is the future of this program. Look at other programs and how they treat young QBs.
February 27th, 2021 at 9:33 AM ^
You must not have watched Cade play last year if you think he has no upside. The guy looked damn good when he played. He goes through his progressions nicely. He has good footwork and mechanics. He throws a very catchable ball and loved the team when he played The team even reacted positively to him when he came out and he brought the energy up. Cade is very good and I think as good as JJ is he will have a very tough time displacing him. If JJ does start then he probably will be the next great college QB but if I was going to place a Vernon the starter next year my money would be on Cade
February 27th, 2021 at 10:42 AM ^
brady vs henson all over again. amirite?
February 27th, 2021 at 11:00 AM ^
Neither one of them have much upside unless we decide it's okay to win with offense, at least occasionally.
February 27th, 2021 at 10:09 AM ^
I agree with you. I've hated how this staff has managed the qb situation here taking transfer after transfer and only leaving one or two years of eligibility for future qbs who may show signs of life but never quite get comfortable at the position at this level. JJ might have a rough start, but that only gets him ready sooner. And who knows, maybe he balls out early and hits the ground running.
February 27th, 2021 at 12:13 PM ^
Not really sure what you are talking about. Michigan hasn't taken a transfer QB in 3 years, since Shea Patterson transferred in 2018.
The only QB recruit in the Harbaugh era whose Michigan career was plausibly curtailed by a QB transfering in over him was Brandon Peters.
I'll personally never this board's irrational aversion to transfer QBs. Elite teams like Ohio State, Oklahoma, LSU, have no problem with leaning on transfer QBs but for some reason fans here seem to prefer players who have never taken a snap outside of high school.
February 27th, 2021 at 10:19 AM ^
While I personally suspect that McCarthy will be starting before the end of the year, let's at least wait until he practices with the team before anointing him as starter.
I mean, guys like Mitch Mustain and Christian Hackenberg were five star recruits. Not everybody works out, and some guys who do need more time than others.
February 27th, 2021 at 10:54 AM ^
Totally disagree. Who starts as a true freshman and does well?
Even Trevor Lawrence started his freshman season behind Kelly Bryant, but was given equal playing time in the season's first games. Granted, Lawrence was named the new starter after four games but he may be a generational QB. I'm not yet convinced that JJ is. Let's bring him along properly.
February 27th, 2021 at 11:12 AM ^
First of all, Cade had one meaningful appearance and was remarkably good. There’s no reason to think he can’t cut it. He was a top recruit coveted by Alabama.
Second of all, if you name JJ the starter, there’s a good chance Cade leaves. This would leave us with a true freshman and Dan Villari as the team’s only scholarship QBs. And no one think Villari is viable right now.
So what you’re saying makes no practical sense. The team actually needs to give Cade every option to start. If he fails, then you turn to JJ and hope he can handle the pressure at age 18.
February 27th, 2021 at 11:34 AM ^
What????
Did you miss the Rutgers game ? He came in and I think scored on EVERY drive. And we were down big.
Cade got hurt the next game. He may be a star.
February 27th, 2021 at 1:19 PM ^
The fact the staff sees him as undersized and need to add 20+lbs to his frame is reason enough to let Cade start out. What we don't need is JJ coming in and getting blown up in game 2-3 and never coming into form like so many other QBs in the last 2 decades that never saw thier potential due to injuries or just being gun shy once the returned.
February 27th, 2021 at 9:28 AM ^
Good info GoJ.
Allar has a high ceiling with his size, arm and decent athleticism (limited film on the last point). Based on this link, he has either a great attitude or great PR savvy because he hits on stability, humility, gratitude, work ethic, teamwork and competitiveness in just a few quotes.
https://medina-gazette.com/news/250134/high-school-football-medina-qb-drew-allars-stock-rises/
February 27th, 2021 at 9:56 AM ^
Can someone bookmark the first spring hype post???????
I can't even try to write one better!!
February 27th, 2021 at 11:19 AM ^
Watch for Chernobyl to post essentially the same thing in a few days on a different thread and pass it off as his own
February 27th, 2021 at 2:29 PM ^
Cade will start and JJ back up. I have all the interest in the info! Glad we got an intro on Cades ability last year before his injury.
February 27th, 2021 at 5:47 AM ^
There's a prospect named Freeley, first initials I.P. Ask your local bartender about him and he'll tell you.
February 27th, 2021 at 6:51 AM ^
Thanks for the tip.
Can I tell him that Haywood Jablowme sent me?
February 27th, 2021 at 6:53 AM ^
I've heard good things about Andy Cornholder and Kaymen Cider
February 27th, 2021 at 6:56 AM ^
They both committed to the Semenoles.
February 27th, 2021 at 8:36 AM ^
*semenholes
February 27th, 2021 at 2:55 PM ^
I stand corrected. :)
February 27th, 2021 at 7:37 AM ^
Compares favorably to Craven Morehead.
February 27th, 2021 at 10:58 AM ^
Holden Magroin is a late riser.
February 27th, 2021 at 8:02 AM ^
for anyone looking for the mgoblog middle school boys locker room, here it is.
just waiting for someone to make a joke about jake's brother, seymour.....
February 27th, 2021 at 11:06 AM ^
Read a couple of great stories last night. First one was "80 yards to the outhouse" by Willie Makit and Betty Wont. The second one was "Under the Bleachers" by Seymour Buts
February 28th, 2021 at 12:49 PM ^
You should read the great biography Limp by Anita Legg.
February 27th, 2021 at 11:51 AM ^
I need Amanda Huginkiss.
O wait.... wrong thread.
February 27th, 2021 at 7:06 AM ^
McCarthy will probably transfer before 2023 QB’s are on campus.
And don’t underestimate I.P. Freely. He will be taken for granted until he is not in our system.
February 27th, 2021 at 8:27 AM ^
Hey, OP, your title sucks in a "Justin Feagin" sort of way. My first thought when reading it was "What? Into the transfer portal?" (That's how well QB development has gone under Harbaugh.)