Exit Kurt Taylor
A third transfer, this one more understandable:
ANN ARBOR -- The Michigan football team will be down one running back for the remainder of the season.
Reserve back Kurt Taylor recently decided to leave the program and pursue a transfer, team spokesman Dave Ablauf confirmed to MLive on Tuesday.
Taylor had fallen behind at least Christian Turner in the class after him—never a good sign—and seen Tru Wilson suck up all the designated pass blocker snaps. That latter was Taylor's most promising path to the field and Wilson would have likely blocked him for another two years.
Taylor's departure leaves Michigan with 19 currently open slots in their 2019 recruiting class, a number certain to grow by a significant number. Near as I can figure there are ~8 players likely to head for the NFL draft early or graduate and be offered a firm handshake. That would put Michigan at 27, and there will probably be another few playing time transfers and/or injury retirements. Michigan could accommodate a class of 28-30; they've got 24 commits right now.
November 6th, 2018 at 7:25 PM ^
High character guy. Sad to see him go, but hope he lands well
November 6th, 2018 at 7:32 PM ^
Agree, seems like a great kid and I love his "hard is is undefeated" motto. That said he probably wants to play and he can do that at a smaller school. Best of luck Kurt.
November 6th, 2018 at 7:33 PM ^
Second that.
November 6th, 2018 at 7:32 PM ^
Good man for hanging as long as he did. No doubt a strong dedicated character for doing so and hope he lands someplace that can really use him.
November 6th, 2018 at 7:36 PM ^
I like Kurt and will be rooting for him wherever he ends up.
November 6th, 2018 at 7:39 PM ^
Coach Harbaugh has given a lot of kids the opportunity to play big-time football. I hope those who can't make the field of play cherish the opportunity.
November 6th, 2018 at 7:45 PM ^
Sucks to see him leave, but wish him luck. He's got talent, and hopefully he'll find a place where he can see the field.
November 6th, 2018 at 7:46 PM ^
Competition makes champions. Favoritism ruins even a company.
November 6th, 2018 at 8:04 PM ^
What the fuck though
November 6th, 2018 at 11:21 PM ^
WWTF.
November 7th, 2018 at 12:12 PM ^
If you are going eschew intellectual contributions in order to spout platitudes, at least try not to fuck up your platitudes.
November 6th, 2018 at 7:46 PM ^
Too bad, he could have been a really strong veteran presence, down the line with high character and work ethic. Shame it didn't work out and I hope he ends up somewhere great.
November 6th, 2018 at 7:47 PM ^
Good Luck Kurt, thanks for being a Wolverine!
Before he committed UofM hadn't had a Georgia commit in quite a while, since he committed ....well "plenty of peaches" if ya know.
November 6th, 2018 at 7:50 PM ^
I feel bad for the young man, he seems to have loved and been a fan of U-M at an early age and really wanted to be a Wolverine.
I hope he lands at a place where he gets playing time and enjoys his career and gets his degree, GOOD LUCK KURT!
November 6th, 2018 at 7:51 PM ^
Sucks...hate to see guys go. How much did he weigh/how big was his frame? Was fullback definitely not an option?
November 6th, 2018 at 8:41 PM ^
He has good size for a small FB, but had his heart set on being a TB...
November 6th, 2018 at 9:24 PM ^
Uhhhhh, wasn't he 5'8 or so? He'd have been the tiniest FB not just a tiny FB.
November 6th, 2018 at 10:20 PM ^
Right, and this was essentially his issue. He's a fullback in a (smallish) running back's body.
November 6th, 2018 at 7:52 PM ^
Good luck to him. Hope he finds the right landing place and can get good playing time and a degree
November 6th, 2018 at 8:43 PM ^
I has a sad... Kurt was one of the early commits and stayed through all of the higher rated guys coming and going. Had his mind set on being a TB and great teammate. He transferred to a bigger HS in Atlanta to prove himself. And he made some memorable tweets and memes before arriving. Sad it didn't work out for him, but I really hope he enjoyed the ride. I also hope he's staying with the team until the seasons over.
I want the best of luck for him wherever he goes!
November 6th, 2018 at 8:46 PM ^
Good luck .Kurt!
November 6th, 2018 at 8:52 PM ^
Really like Kurt. Hard worker, loves Michigan. Best regards young man. You will always be a Wolverine. GO BLUE
November 6th, 2018 at 8:58 PM ^
I’ll pull for him no matter where he goes. Seems like a great kid. Too bad it didn’t pan out for him here. I know he really wanted it! Good luck to him
November 6th, 2018 at 9:15 PM ^
Bummer. I really wish him well wherever his next stop is. Best of luck to him.
November 6th, 2018 at 9:28 PM ^
Can someone explain the timing of this? It seems like he could have stayed an extra month and possibly been part of a Big 10 championship team. I understand it sucks not playing, but still, that seems like something I would want to experience.
November 6th, 2018 at 10:05 PM ^
He might have only played in 4 games thus far? Not sure
November 6th, 2018 at 11:05 PM ^
I don't think he has ever gotten into a game
November 7th, 2018 at 11:56 AM ^
Timing is right for him - he has a chance catch on with another program ahead of the early signing period. It also gets him into school in time for the spring semester which would allow him to participate in all spring activities, giving the best possible amount of experience before he would be game-eligible. For a kid that wants to play, this weighs heavier than hanging around for a B1G championship and playoff berth. Not an easy decision at all.
November 6th, 2018 at 9:51 PM ^
A high-character guy who will transfer to a minor school, get some carries and a degree. Good luck to him.
November 6th, 2018 at 10:04 PM ^
I wish him the absolute best elsewhere! Sorry it didn’t work out here but he’s a good kid and he’ll succeed somewhere.
November 6th, 2018 at 10:06 PM ^
Wolverine Devotee hardest hit
November 7th, 2018 at 9:11 AM ^
I'm sorry, but a good WD dig never gets old. God bless him.
November 6th, 2018 at 10:31 PM ^
I can understand folks leaving the program but I don't recall 3 leaving during the season. You?
November 6th, 2018 at 10:43 PM ^
No, but the rules just changed. It's likely that, in combination with our modern CFB world.
November 7th, 2018 at 6:48 AM ^
Nooooo I was pulling for him to defy his recruiting rankings and contribute sooner or later.
November 7th, 2018 at 9:37 AM ^
Best of luck to him and a great guy from what I hear.
Regarding open spots, I can only see two likely firm handshakes but six early entries to the draft seems a little high (3-4 seems most likely).
November 7th, 2018 at 3:29 PM ^
Wish him good luck!
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