Agree. It’s too bad because I liked his potential. There is a reason he’s not transferring to Kansas. May still put it together, but seems to need at least another year
I saw T-Will as a guy that would be Charles Barkley like as a junior/senior. He didn't reach that level but was a good all around player this past year. I can see him being a solid piece on a good team next year.
I do think he would fit well in May's scheme. Shoots well from 3, passes well, multi-talented. However, there is a decent chance that either May or Williams didn't have the same opinion since he waited this long to enter the portal.
Seems like we could at least play mediocre teams instead of crappy teams. It's not like we would lose and would better prepare us for Big 10 play, I think. Maybe 1 crappy team and 2 mediocre teams?
I expect our good OOC games this year and next year will not continue going forward.
I am guessing Pernell Mcphee. He played linebacker not DL, but his background sounds like someone they added as an analyst to transition to an on-field coach. We'll see.
Good for Day. Clearly all toughness problems are now solved. No need to change anything.
Wish I could get a "I heart Ryan Day" shirt with the scores of the last three games on the back. I'm sure it would be a big hit in Columbus in November.
What everyone else said. I'd like to keep everyone currently in our RB room.
Mullings/Edwards perfect thunder/lightning comb. Marshall, future star in Corum mold. Hall excellent thunder back-up to Mullings. Cabana/Kaapana future lightning options. Only RB I'd be interested in would be an already established freshman eligible Edwards-like player.
I'm guessing McBurrows is like Sainristil, his preferred position is nickel, but he can get by at CB from time to time. You'd rather have Waller step up as the starter. If you are trying to get your best 5 players on the field, McBurrows at CB might be the answer, at least situationally.
If this move allows Rod Moore to move to nickel and that makes us better this could be big. This could be either because Rod Moore is more impactful than McBurrows or because it allows McBurrows to play CB.
Either way it gives us more flexibility and options which is a good thing. Welcome back, Quinten!
It's fair to have a concern about QB play, but I don't see any reason to be freaked out. Even with the coaching change and everything going on, if the coaches saw QB as an emergency situation holding back our success next year, we would have made an effort with some of the QBs in the portal. Other than Dante Moore, I don't believe we showed any interest. If we had been in on a bunch of QBs and didn't land any, I'd be more concerned.
To me, the coaches believe they have a viable starter on the current roster, you'd think Orji or Tuttle. Probably this player is more Cade McNamara than JJ. My guess is we'll see 20-30% Orji with Tuttle taking the rest. With our defense, that will probably be good enough for Top 10 but not another national championship. OSU game will be close and decide if we are happy or not.
Burke versus Grant at PG is a tough, tough decision. Hard to move either one to second team. I love Jalen, but can't put him in front of either of them.
Rice is the first guy I would put on the team. All the other positions could be debated. Cazzie Russel was before my time, but he is likely another no brainer for first team.
Good for him. Excellent time for a 46 year old. Not great for a 22 year old professional athlete. Does show he put in the work, but we knew that. Shows work ethic can beat out talent.
I agree 4 may be a bit much. However, it makes no sense for the winner of the ACC to be treated the same as the winners of the Big 10 and SEC. If all the good teams are going to be in 2 conferences, the teams in that conference should get some preferential treatment.
Granted, the at large should fix that process but 2 or even 3 loss teams from the superconferences are likely better than 1 loss teams from the lesser conferences. The world is changing, the rules probably also need to change.
I am in the minority here as I believe we have a quality coaching staff in place in terms of coaching basketball and developing players.
HOWEVER, there has been a disaster level performance at roster management. Too many one and dones that weren't productive college players that left for the NBA anyway. No continuity year to year. Once this happened, Juwan did the best he could building a roster through the transfer portal. You can find a good player or two to add to a good situation through the portal, but it takes some really good fortune to build a whole team through the transfer portal (losing Shannon and the other guy to admissions didn't help). The portal guys we got this year have strengths, but they also have weaknesses. This comes out too much on a team full of players with weaknesses that haven't played together.
I'm not a fan of expansion, but I am so pleased with our schedule this year. So many games I want to go see. Struggled last year finding games to attend. Ended up at OSU, road MSU and road Maryland (local) plus the playoffs. Can't ask for a better end of year for sure, but Sept/Oct was not good. This year we've got Texas, MSU, Oregon and USC all at home, plus I can't miss playing at Washington.
In spite of the step up in competition with a team not quite as good, I much prefer this year's schedule. It's a 12 team playoff. Win the ones we should win and get one of Texas, Oregon or OSU and we're a lock. Lose all three and we're borderline.
We'll have exciting football to watch all year rather than snoozers in Sept/Oct. Prove it on the field.
Sounds great. I'm glad he's pushing for great hires rather than accepting whoever even though it has meant we haven't gotten everyone he tried for (ND recruiting guy). I don't mind if it takes longer if we bring in good coaches.
I think this is a great hire, and I'm a fan of the TE coach. Special teams, no idea, but he's a known commodity to Moore so probably good.
It is odd. However, if you look at the way it has worked with coaches going back and forth between the Ravens and Michigan it is easier to see what he might be thinking about. Seems like the Ravens relationship has helped both sides as well as the individual coaches.
I'm with you on Mullings being an elite blocker, but he also seems to be a great runner. If we just need an elite blocker, Bredeson is fine.
My take is Mullings>Hall. I'd like to see Mullings take the bulk of Corum's carries with Hall and the freshman taking the rest. Give Edwards more touches than last year (more passes)
Good. We have an excellent coaching staff in place (coaches don't forget how to coach). Remember his early years.
Lots of work needed in roster development. Needs more longer term players and less one and dones to develop continuity. Juwan is a smart man who can learn and improve.
Successful organizations are the ones with stability.
I have not seen it reported anywhere that Harbaugh travelled for his interviews.
I am making the assumption that if he had travelled that would have been reported. I am also assuming it is because Harbaugh wanted to do it over zoom.
Yes, he had an interview with both teams. My assumption is the interview was on the phone and that Harbaugh has not bothered to leave his office to interview with these teams.
If Harbaugh was flying all over the place, the articles would say Harbaugh was in Atlanta or LA for an interview.
An in-person interview would reflect a higher interest on Harbaugh's part.
Happy stuff, and every article has some real gems. My favorite:
#5 Keon Sabb. Missed a tackle on Washington's first drive, causing me to mutter about why he was out there, then amply demonstrated why he was out there with two crucial PBUs. Was not burned in coverage all night, ceding 28 yards on 7 targets.
I don't see Harbaugh leaving though. Never seen him happier. His kids are still young and linked to the university. I suppose some NFL owner could come and offer total control with a talented, young roster, but it would have to be so perfect I can't see it happening.
He has no reason to rush to sign the contract extension and probably likes to be courted a bit.
I think it's much more likely he coaches 10 or so more years and retires than he leaves after this year.
How can a top team not be able to field a center that can reliably snap the ball? This seems both like something that could be fixed/improved and if not that you would find someone else. To me, snapping the ball is an important job for a center.
I don't know the guys history/background, but maybe Saban should have recruited a 'lowly' 3* that is able to consistently hike the ball.
He is the ultimate example of our coaching. His run defense had a long way to go the first few games. He has had a number of excellent run game plays the last few games. Totally turned that part of his game around
I'm happy that we actually brought in one more 4* than OSU and PSU did (18-17). I imagine this doesn't usually happen. OSU did bring in five 5* which is clearly a difference. At this point, I think it is a given that Michigan is better at identifying high quality lower rated recruits and developing them into NFL quality players.
If we are recruiting at close to the same level, our competition is in trouble.
Thanks for posting. I'm excited to get him. I'm going to hold off on the highlights until the Summer of '26. Don't want to get too excited. He would be really nice on next years team.
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Agree. It’s too bad because I liked his potential. There is a reason he’s not transferring to Kansas. May still put it together, but seems to need at least another year
I saw T-Will as a guy that would be Charles Barkley like as a junior/senior. He didn't reach that level but was a good all around player this past year. I can see him being a solid piece on a good team next year.
I do think he would fit well in May's scheme. Shoots well from 3, passes well, multi-talented. However, there is a decent chance that either May or Williams didn't have the same opinion since he waited this long to enter the portal.
Just the scores of the last 3 games.
maybe with I heart Ryan Day underneath
Illinois? Who care about Illinois? Not a rival.
295 seems about right for the Morris SDE role that moves inside on passing downs. Works for me.
Seems like we could at least play mediocre teams instead of crappy teams. It's not like we would lose and would better prepare us for Big 10 play, I think. Maybe 1 crappy team and 2 mediocre teams?
I expect our good OOC games this year and next year will not continue going forward.
I am guessing Pernell Mcphee. He played linebacker not DL, but his background sounds like someone they added as an analyst to transition to an on-field coach. We'll see.
That is nice! Where did you find it?
Good for Day. Clearly all toughness problems are now solved. No need to change anything.
Wish I could get a "I heart Ryan Day" shirt with the scores of the last three games on the back. I'm sure it would be a big hit in Columbus in November.
What everyone else said. I'd like to keep everyone currently in our RB room.
Mullings/Edwards perfect thunder/lightning comb. Marshall, future star in Corum mold. Hall excellent thunder back-up to Mullings. Cabana/Kaapana future lightning options. Only RB I'd be interested in would be an already established freshman eligible Edwards-like player.
I'm guessing McBurrows is like Sainristil, his preferred position is nickel, but he can get by at CB from time to time. You'd rather have Waller step up as the starter. If you are trying to get your best 5 players on the field, McBurrows at CB might be the answer, at least situationally.
If this move allows Rod Moore to move to nickel and that makes us better this could be big. This could be either because Rod Moore is more impactful than McBurrows or because it allows McBurrows to play CB.
Either way it gives us more flexibility and options which is a good thing. Welcome back, Quinten!
It's fair to have a concern about QB play, but I don't see any reason to be freaked out. Even with the coaching change and everything going on, if the coaches saw QB as an emergency situation holding back our success next year, we would have made an effort with some of the QBs in the portal. Other than Dante Moore, I don't believe we showed any interest. If we had been in on a bunch of QBs and didn't land any, I'd be more concerned.
To me, the coaches believe they have a viable starter on the current roster, you'd think Orji or Tuttle. Probably this player is more Cade McNamara than JJ. My guess is we'll see 20-30% Orji with Tuttle taking the rest. With our defense, that will probably be good enough for Top 10 but not another national championship. OSU game will be close and decide if we are happy or not.
Burke versus Grant at PG is a tough, tough decision. Hard to move either one to second team. I love Jalen, but can't put him in front of either of them.
Rice is the first guy I would put on the team. All the other positions could be debated. Cazzie Russel was before my time, but he is likely another no brainer for first team.
Good for him. Excellent time for a 46 year old. Not great for a 22 year old professional athlete. Does show he put in the work, but we knew that. Shows work ethic can beat out talent.
I agree 4 may be a bit much. However, it makes no sense for the winner of the ACC to be treated the same as the winners of the Big 10 and SEC. If all the good teams are going to be in 2 conferences, the teams in that conference should get some preferential treatment.
Granted, the at large should fix that process but 2 or even 3 loss teams from the superconferences are likely better than 1 loss teams from the lesser conferences. The world is changing, the rules probably also need to change.
Love it!
I am in the minority here as I believe we have a quality coaching staff in place in terms of coaching basketball and developing players.
HOWEVER, there has been a disaster level performance at roster management. Too many one and dones that weren't productive college players that left for the NBA anyway. No continuity year to year. Once this happened, Juwan did the best he could building a roster through the transfer portal. You can find a good player or two to add to a good situation through the portal, but it takes some really good fortune to build a whole team through the transfer portal (losing Shannon and the other guy to admissions didn't help). The portal guys we got this year have strengths, but they also have weaknesses. This comes out too much on a team full of players with weaknesses that haven't played together.
That's all true, but we have yet to lose to OSU in the 2020's. Got to factor that in.
I'm not a fan of expansion, but I am so pleased with our schedule this year. So many games I want to go see. Struggled last year finding games to attend. Ended up at OSU, road MSU and road Maryland (local) plus the playoffs. Can't ask for a better end of year for sure, but Sept/Oct was not good. This year we've got Texas, MSU, Oregon and USC all at home, plus I can't miss playing at Washington.
In spite of the step up in competition with a team not quite as good, I much prefer this year's schedule. It's a 12 team playoff. Win the ones we should win and get one of Texas, Oregon or OSU and we're a lock. Lose all three and we're borderline.
We'll have exciting football to watch all year rather than snoozers in Sept/Oct. Prove it on the field.
It’s never going to happen, but I d love for Cade to come back, burned bridges and all.
He would be perfect for next year’s run heavy, dump it to Edwards team. And most importantly it would be very entertaining.
The special teams guy might help in the secondary. I believe as analyst he helped Jay with both.
Seems like a great choice.
Sounds great. I'm glad he's pushing for great hires rather than accepting whoever even though it has meant we haven't gotten everyone he tried for (ND recruiting guy). I don't mind if it takes longer if we bring in good coaches.
I think this is a great hire, and I'm a fan of the TE coach. Special teams, no idea, but he's a known commodity to Moore so probably good.
It is odd. However, if you look at the way it has worked with coaches going back and forth between the Ravens and Michigan it is easier to see what he might be thinking about. Seems like the Ravens relationship has helped both sides as well as the individual coaches.
I'm with you on Mullings being an elite blocker, but he also seems to be a great runner. If we just need an elite blocker, Bredeson is fine.
My take is Mullings>Hall. I'd like to see Mullings take the bulk of Corum's carries with Hall and the freshman taking the rest. Give Edwards more touches than last year (more passes)
I think so. My guess is he will battle at center, then start at guard.
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Mullings = Jerome Bettis
Give that man the rock.
I still love Donovan Edwards
Good. We have an excellent coaching staff in place (coaches don't forget how to coach). Remember his early years.
Lots of work needed in roster development. Needs more longer term players and less one and dones to develop continuity. Juwan is a smart man who can learn and improve.
Successful organizations are the ones with stability.
Neg away. :)
I have not seen it reported anywhere that Harbaugh travelled for his interviews.
I am making the assumption that if he had travelled that would have been reported. I am also assuming it is because Harbaugh wanted to do it over zoom.
Yes, he had an interview with both teams. My assumption is the interview was on the phone and that Harbaugh has not bothered to leave his office to interview with these teams.
If Harbaugh was flying all over the place, the articles would say Harbaugh was in Atlanta or LA for an interview.
An in-person interview would reflect a higher interest on Harbaugh's part.
Was there any reporting that he was in Atlanta? If he was, people would be breathlessly reporting it.
Maybe they came to him but again there likely would have been reporting on this.
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Harbaugh is not leaving!!!
He is negotiating with one team (us). They have agreed on a dollar value and years (lots and forever) and are dickering on terms.
He has talked on the phone to two other teams where the follow-up was we talked on the phone, not he is about to be hired.
He is happy here and is listening to other options like he said he would.
Chill out, please. :)
I wanted to 'thumbs up' Brian after reading this post in a way that counted, not that he has any need for it. Had to go back to this post from 2020.
Let's Remember Some Games: Introducing #ChaosTeam, 2009 | mgoblog
Happy stuff, and every article has some real gems. My favorite:
#5 Keon Sabb. Missed a tackle on Washington's first drive, causing me to mutter about why he was out there, then amply demonstrated why he was out there with two crucial PBUs. Was not burned in coverage all night, ceding 28 yards on 7 targets.
Love you, Brian. You are the best.
of course, I love everybody tonight
Yes, but it's clear that is who Desmond is. I think Herbie is good, but my issue with him is that he pretends to be neutral.
I don't see…
Fair point.
I don't see Harbaugh leaving though. Never seen him happier. His kids are still young and linked to the university. I suppose some NFL owner could come and offer total control with a talented, young roster, but it would have to be so perfect I can't see it happening.
He has no reason to rush to sign the contract extension and probably likes to be courted a bit.
I think it's much more likely he coaches 10 or so more years and retires than he leaves after this year.
I have no idea what he is talking about. OSU is tough and no changes are needed.
How can a top team not be able to field a center that can reliably snap the ball? This seems both like something that could be fixed/improved and if not that you would find someone else. To me, snapping the ball is an important job for a center.
I don't know the guys history/background, but maybe Saban should have recruited a 'lowly' 3* that is able to consistently hike the ball.
Brian's gift for capturing the emotions of the Michigan fan base is remarkable. It is his superpower.
Great kid, hard worker. Awesome teammate.
Did you see his post-game interview along with Semaj Morgan? Big smile, went on and on about Morgan.
Love the guy.
He is the ultimate example of our coaching. His run defense had a long way to go the first few games. He has had a number of excellent run game plays the last few games. Totally turned that part of his game around
Good: Picking Michigan to beat PSU and OSU
Worst: Thought PSU would be another blowout win
Looked it up, last few years the number of 4* and above, OSU has been closer to 2:1 compared to Michigan. Big change this year.
I'm happy that we actually brought in one more 4* than OSU and PSU did (18-17). I imagine this doesn't usually happen. OSU did bring in five 5* which is clearly a difference. At this point, I think it is a given that Michigan is better at identifying high quality lower rated recruits and developing them into NFL quality players.
If we are recruiting at close to the same level, our competition is in trouble.
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Looks like we are missing:
Ted Hammond
Cole Sullivan
Jo'Ziah Edmond
Brady Prieskorn
Do I have this right? I assume this just means they didn't send out a notification?
Good point that he hasn't committed yet. Tea leaves seem pretty strong. Wiltfong crystal ball is a strong sign.
Thanks for posting. I'm excited to get him. I'm going to hold off on the highlights until the Summer of '26. Don't want to get too excited. He would be really nice on next years team.
Would you mind reposting the link then? :)
My guess is that Washington is supposed to be at 31%. Then it's in ranked order and only one digit would need to be wrong.
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