Per ESPN - Gardner NOT enrolling early
During the ESPN U under armour coverage, a comment was made saying Gardner would not enroll early. However, a couple minutes later they did say Toney Hurd was committed to ND, minutes later in an interview, he said he was not even considering them. So who knows how up to date their info is.
December 31st, 2009 at 3:39 PM ^
Who the hell knows with this internet thing anymore
December 31st, 2009 at 4:30 PM ^
And Les Miles is our Head Coach...
December 31st, 2009 at 4:04 PM ^
Seems like the information is a bit equivocal. I was sure hoping Gardner would commit early. Spring practice would help us immensely.
December 31st, 2009 at 3:42 PM ^
Chris Balas on Rivals said that he talked to Gardner's coach and that Devin has enough credits to graduate, they're just working through some other stuff.
December 31st, 2009 at 3:45 PM ^
They need to work faster, because the winter term starts soon. As in next week soon.
December 31st, 2009 at 3:48 PM ^
The same network that claims to be impartial about the TTech story though one of their major analysts is right in the middle of it? Yeah, not trusting anything that comes from their news sources.
I'll wait to hear from Sam Webb and the UM boards.
December 31st, 2009 at 3:57 PM ^
somehow affiliated with ESPN? Yeah, best to wait for confirmation.
December 31st, 2009 at 4:45 PM ^
Okay, I trust Sam Webb, too. But isn't it a bit odd to distrust ESPN due to their employment of Craig James but then trust Sam Webb and other UM fans for accurate information? I think people on Michigan boards might be misguided by some bias, too...
December 31st, 2009 at 4:49 PM ^
a horrible comment.
December 31st, 2009 at 5:27 PM ^
my point was more that the local reporters and community are more likely to get accurate info on Devin's early enrollment status due to the fact they spend so much time on the beat, whereas ESPN just doesn't have the feet on the ground in the same manner. The TTech reference was off point, completely, but just watching talking head after talking head talk about how horrible Leach is, I had to throw in my $.02.
December 31st, 2009 at 5:29 PM ^
I agree with your last point. It seems like ESPN analysts loved Mike Leach for his ingenuity and his honesty, and now they think he's a tool.
December 31st, 2009 at 6:13 PM ^
Whatever it takes to sell subscriptions
December 31st, 2009 at 6:32 PM ^
Dead to me.
Except when they're broadcasting a game I want to watch, which is a lot, fuck...
December 31st, 2009 at 3:52 PM ^
Usually when ESPN is the first to report something, the opposite is true. So it's good to hear Gardner will be enrolling early.
December 31st, 2009 at 4:34 PM ^
ESPN, Michigan facts just keep rollin in and are always found to be true.
Signed Michigan Wolverines head football coach, Les Miles.
December 31st, 2009 at 4:39 PM ^
that the ONLY reason Devin picked Michigan is because of the chance to play early. I'm sure that played a part but wtf, ESPN is so full of shit.
December 31st, 2009 at 4:39 PM ^
He wanted to play Bball, but some ancient MHSAA rule cost players who play in HS all star games the rest of their HS eligibility.
December 31st, 2009 at 5:12 PM ^
According to rivals Gardner still has a chance to enroll early. He's got all the credits, it just comes down to Michigan's admissions department at this point.
They have until next Wednesday.
December 31st, 2009 at 6:14 PM ^
When am I gonna see the GOD DAMN Sail boat?!
December 31st, 2009 at 7:06 PM ^
I really want him to redshirt and this could increase the chances of that happening.
January 1st, 2010 at 2:23 AM ^
A quick check of the UM directory shows no Devin Gardner listed, fwiw.
January 1st, 2010 at 2:34 AM ^
Are there any rumors of Brian Kelly recruiting him? The sooner he is in the barn the better...
January 1st, 2010 at 7:33 AM ^
for getting everything settled. Not a good sign, considering its next week.
January 1st, 2010 at 8:20 AM ^
It was always a long shot that he would enroll early. Besides, he will most likely get a red shirt (at least I am thinking that's what RR would love to do). And like everyone else has stated, ESPN doesn't always get their facts straight.