if i were an offensive skill player and i watched Michigan play this year I would have some serious questions about putting my college career in the hands of Borges

Eh, signing day is what, 14 months away for him?  Maybe the guy just wants to take some free visits, and per "the policy" that means he can't be considered a Michigan commit and hold his spot, even if he's still intending on coming.  It's not like he can't do that in the spring, go, "hey, Michigan really is the place for me" and still be committed like NINE MONTHS BEFORE SIGNING DAY STILL AND BEFORE HE'S EVEN DONE AS A JUNIOR IN HIGH SCHOOL.  I mean, jeez, we've really gotten spoiled with the early commits.  And let's get real, if in May or something he's taken visits and says "yeah, I want to come to Michigan" the coaches aren't going to be "oh no, sorry, we can't use a 5-star top 10 prospect, we're full up with those"

While I would still like to get and keep the toprecruits out there, I've seen more than enough top recruits flame out/turn into busts and lowly rated recruits turn into stars to not really care anymore.

We're lucky enough that even in the worst case scenario, the recruits that we can attract here are much better than most programs can attain.

At this point it's about getting good players that fit our system and building depth so Freshmen are Reshirted, dont hit the field until at earliest their RS Sophomore year and winning games.

That's how you build programs - I hate to say it, but MSU is a great example of this. Depth at every position on the field and in turn the cream of the crop rises to the top of the depth chart.r

I have a very "meh" feeling about all of this. If Borges is truly the OC genius he says he is, then next year our Offense will be lights out and this kid will come back into the fold to be part of an exciting team on the upswing. If not, we will have much bigger problems than George Campbell decommitting. 

There is too much that can happen between now and his actual signing day for me to be worried about his commitment right now. Ask me again in December of 2014 and I'll let you know.

100% Worst Thing Ever? Seriously? Over a 17-year old maybe choosing another school?

I just can't get worked up over a kid who's about 2 years away from being on campus, and probably 3 years away from being a significant contributor.

If you were an offensive player would you want to play for an arrogant, but ineffective coach who takes no accountability?

http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2013/12/michigans_al_borges_o…

Good for George for deciding he committed too early and taking more time to look around. It's a great life choice. I hope after gaining perspective, he finds out his first choice was the best one. 

While it is rough to see kids decommit, this one is not as big a deal to as losing Harris or Peppers.  While Campbell has all of the measurables that you look for, his on the field production and dropsies were a cause for concern.  I could see him being a better defender than a reciever anyway at the next level.  His hype has been at a Ricardo Miller level.  I hope he will see that the grass is greener here than anywhere else, but if he stays decommited, oh well.

Because some kid doesn't want to play football for Michigan?  No thanks.

It's cool guys, this is why we recruited a bunch of talent.  Some degree of attrition/chaos should be expected, and I think many of us factored that into our impression of these recent recruiting classes - that is, the classes are so robustly good that it provides some cushion and mitigates the effects of chaos a little bit.  Obviously it's better to have George than not, but the class is still good.

When you go 7-5 and play like we did in games this year, these types of setbacks are going to come up in recruiting.    I'm not saying that GC had this as his only reason for decommiting or even considered it.  But, I think it's highly likely other schools have been hitting him with this to place enough doubt to look elsewhere.  Either way, he has every right to do so and plenty of time to make his decision.  I'm sure that the coaches and Mason Cole will keep working on him, and hopefully he will remain in the fold in the end.  

at the Wings Bowl.  As for George, go look.  Just stop saying I'm a man of my word too many times. 

All the more reason we need to have a really good season next year, preferably one in which we win at least 10 games and beat one of MSU/OSU. 

This is why I don't follow recruiting. The kid has a ton of time to decide where he wants to play. Anyone saying he did this because MIchigan had a subpar year is purely speculating, 

Here's my pure speculation: Maybe Michigan blew him away in their pitch so that George committed, but upon more thought and seeing how FSU became a powerhouse overnight maybe he just wants to explore all his options. And why not? He's got a ton of time to decide. 

It sucks right now, but it is what it is. It's best not to freak out at stuff like this.