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5 days 8 hours ago First off, Brayon didn't make

First off, Brayon didn't make the #1 jersey thing a huge deal.  It already was a huge deal.  RR made a pretty bonehead move and gave it to a freshman DB.  Somebody needed to tell RR the mistake, and Braylon did that.  He also created the huge scholarship with ties to the number.  Those are all fine in my book.  He brought attention to it with that stroy - but that story isn't what suddently made the #1 jersey a huge deal.

My views on this have evolved with the changing legacy #'s.  Now, I'd love to see:

#21 go to the team's best WR, as long as he is also a great leader and oozes Michigan.  Not every year, but about 1/2 the time maybe.

#1 - give it to Denard.  Give it to clearly a team's legend player/leader.  Once every four years or so.  Usually to a senior.  To a player that will live in Michigan legend.  I now accept this change for the jersey.  Brayon agree.  I think this would be fun.

#2 - best DB, same every couple years or so (same as #21)

as for the other numbers, we'll have difficulites for players wearing #'s not assigned to their position.  Does anyone know if the NCAA can make exceptions for this besides players who play multiple positions?

I, for one, would love to see a RB wearing #98.  That would be awesome.  I have a feeling that young RB's would love it too.  They would be the only player in the country like that - much better than wearing their standard #32, or what not.  That would eventually be a nice draw to high school RB's.  The completely unique and legendary #98.
1 week 3 days ago Mom passed away this year.

Mom passed away this year.  I've never wanted to celebrate the holiday more.  Tell your mothers all those things you're thinking ~ things you know she'd like to hear.

 
2 weeks 1 day ago ^^^^^^^^^ this, exactly.  I

^^^^^^^^^ this, exactly.  I hadn't seen it worded like this, but it's very true and makes the renewed rivalry and the antics much more fun. 

I also like how, although they are still in high school, they have completely adopted the rivalry.  I think the way Michigan is recruiting and the type of kids they are recruiting is having a great influence.

 
2 weeks 1 day ago Yes, it could be.  No, it

Yes, it could be.  No, it doesn't have to be, especially with little else crowding out the forum.  I think this story is interesting enough and of a different theme to warrent its own thread.  If you disagree, then I pity your soul.
2 weeks 1 day ago awesome, twins?!

awesome, twins?!
2 weeks 4 days ago Purely conjecture, but as I

Purely conjecture, but as I read the father's statements, I felt there was some other action that happened on the recruitment vist that didn't sit well with the father at all, and most likely grew more unsettling for his son.  If I had to guess, it might just be rather simple, like a party that included easy access for drinking, possibly girls or the like.  The situation with the pedophile/twitter/stalker sums it up but from a different perspective.

If I'm sending my son for a vist - official or unofficial - I expect

  • there to be enough structure and supervision to know that he will be safe.
  • the current players that are taking him out would darn know well not to push the party aspect too far.  Recruits are all different, and some will not be comfortable with that situation.  Parents most certainly won't.
  • the current players that are taking him out should know 100% not to take him to some place to receive improper benefits.  This is a program oversight issue that actually is pretty shocking to me.  If I heard about this after my son's visit, especially less than a year after OSU went through their other troubles, it would concern me.
  • While the universtiy can not control who sends twitter msg to recruits and can't control who asks for pictures, they should show a lot of control over a recruits visit, schedule, and players who will be taking the recruit out.

With all of the above said, we all assume this happens in many/most universtiy visits.  It doesn't mean that it happens at all.  It also doesn't mean that all kids want that type of attention, party, or visit.  While Alex choose OSU, he might have thought more about the experience and talked with his dad about it - and his dad gave him some sound advice.

Michigan, I believe, does this right.  They focus on the university, academics, and a family atmosphere.  That is what all the recruits are commenting on.  I think it helps us stand apart from the average recruiting visit and makes the players (who commit) feel that they are going some place where they will grow.  Parents love it, obviously.  And I know there are parties and what not at UM also, but I do think our recruiting emphasis is different.
2 weeks 4 days ago or better yet, just tell us

or better yet, just tell us the ultra-summarized Cliff Note version.  I mean, that is why I'm reading this thread.  I want scandalous details.
2 weeks 5 days ago Saw it last weekend with my

Saw it last weekend with my son - in Korea, opening night, midnight.  Starts a little slow but builds very nicely.  Hulk has some crazy awesome scenes.  Fun movie.
3 weeks 5 days ago He was an All-American the

He was an All-American the last two years.  Regardless of how much I would have rather had Kontz or a CB, this single fact makes me less depressed.  The boy can play.  He's hurt, but Detroit obviously feels that will be solved.  He would have been a top 20 pick if healthy.

Where will he play?  Titus Young is the real deal.  I can only imagine they will have some 4 WR sets + TE Petigrew = empty backfield.  (really, is this that neccesary?)

Maybe they aren't counting on Burleson being around much longer.  But if so, who takes WR #2 - both Titus and Boyles seem like a slot WR, right?

ARGGHHH I'm trying to to break my computer.

I will repeat: "He was an All-American the last two years."
3 weeks 6 days ago Thanks for the link.

Thanks for the link.  FRONTLINE is such a fantastic show.  I live overseas and didn't know this was the recent documentary topic.  I'll be watching today.
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