Damien Harris Drops Michigan
Guess it was a mere formality at this point, but Damien Harris just released a top 5 that didn't include Michigan. Happy trails.
I know you were kidding, but I've said this several times before: swapping a high-level OC in Nuss for Borges is worth 10 Damien Harrises. I'd take that trade every time, and I'm sure many others would as well.
even if Borges was still the coach. He was not known as dynamic recruiters.
but harris had stars man.. everyone know's that how many stars a running back has at recruitment equates to how many thousands of yards he will run for.
/sarcasm
August 2nd, 2014 at 11:11 AM ^
Al Borges is a nice guy BUT our 2014 offense will really make you realize how bad we were.
I'm quite sure the 2013 offense was quite bad and will be better in the future under new guidance. My burning question is this, if Michigan scores 41 points against OSU will the defense be able to keep OSU from scoring 42?
August 1st, 2014 at 10:10 PM ^
Don't scare away our recruits with the prospect of having to meet that douchebag.
Ha, TAMU offered him today.
Best of luck to Mr. Harris. Hope he goes Big Blue if he can't Go Blue.
Was just about to post this. I'd say the coaches obv knew this was coming with how much they're focusing on Weber. Commence Friday drinking!! Go Blue tho!!!
On the sweet new socks...loser!
Just hope Harris goes to Ohio St so we can beat him over and over again.
...never hear his name again.
August 1st, 2014 at 10:17 PM ^
for making me smile!!
Thad had him going to UM this morning on a post that was taken down by mods...
Alabama
Florida
Kentucky
Ohio Stae
Texas A & M (who i think just offered today)
You would be correct.
According to his 247 page and the accompanying timeline, Texas A&M offered mere hours ago, but this also says that he is expected to make a visit to Ohio State in late November as well. Actually, the date mentioned - 11/28 - is the day before The Game.
enjoys being on the sideline with the long faced Buckeyes after having lost to Michigan.
August 1st, 2014 at 11:18 PM ^
It's better this happened now and not 6 months from now. Good luck to the kid!
I bet he will be in the SEC!
Just because he's going to play elsewhere doesn't mean that he's not a lifelong fan. He's just doing what he thinks is best for him and his football future. With the exception of Kentucky still being on the list, all of those programs are pretty top-notch.
Seriously - how dare he not divulge his real reasons to everyone he's never met. It's like he doesn't even care about us.
I get that it's your immediate reaction here, but come on....none of us have all of the details here. It sure seems like M has put all their eggs in the Weber basket for one. And while Harris' relationship with Borges didn't help things when he got fired, I'm sure it has more to do with Damien's first brush with what college football is, first and foremost - a business. And as such, he has to make a business decision more than an emotional one (being an M fan growing up and idolizing Hart). Let's not forget that Derrick Green grew up a lifelong OSU fan, wears #27 to honor Eddie George and yet he and OSU went their separate ways.
And most of all, he was 16 when he made his M commitment. I can't tell you the number of things I absolutely believed at 16 and then 10 months later, completely did not believe anymore.
Believed in Santa Clause and the Boogeyman at 16. 10 months later I solved both of those mysteries!
earn a +1 from me every time!
The Marx Brothers were comedy geniuses. I still gets laughs watching YouTube clips of Groucho's TV show You Bet Your Life that I recall watching when they were first broadcast in the '50s. For my generation, Groucho's quiz question, "Who's buried in Grant's Tomb?" became the standby question to prove how smart (or not so smart) we were.
Plus One for you.
There is no such thing as the boogeyman.
Exactly. Kids are "fans" of a lot. I was a Charlotte Hornets fan when I was a kid because I liked Larry Johnson and their colors. I had a metal Charlotte Hornets waste basket in my bedroom and a Larry Johnson poster. Not sure I watched more than a few Hornets games a year, or cared to, but when I asked I would say they were my favorite team. I also had University of Arizona basketball shorts. Kids' fandoms are weird and often times not terribly strong.
Thank your avatar and Borges for this in putting Michigan's worst rushing year ever on a platter for Harris to consume in judging his football future at Michigan. It will sting if he ends up at Ohio, and I will never forgive Funk or Borges for life if this kid turns into the next Barry Sanders.
that guy and remind you that there is no "next" Barry Sanders.
Barry was unique in his set of talents and never to be duplicated nor replicated.
True. Add the fact that we were not recruiting him to play fan, and it is moot.
August 1st, 2014 at 11:46 PM ^
of negative recruiting! I'm sure all the opposing HC are telling him that Hoke will be gone next season since Michigan will lose 4 or 5 games again. I think we may be back on his list if Hoke has a turnaround season!