Pure speculation: Grad transfer Taysom Hill would be... pretty good.
No insider info at all. But let me make the pitch:
Hill was a true senior this year, and injured himself in his first game. He also suffered a season-ending injury the year prior, but was not eligible for a medical redshirt as the injury occurred in his fifth game (against USU, as I recall). This will make him eligible for a medical redshirt this year. He is set to graduate.
Our team is really well-positioned for next year in terms of experienced and depth. We lose only Glasgow, Rudock, and the linebackers. We have promising replacements lined up for all but Rudock, because whatever QB starts next would be nothing more than a lottery ticket at the most important position on the field. Also: look at MSU and OSU's depth charts by year. If we had a very capable quarterback, we'd be in contention to win our division and the league.
Hill is an accomplished passer and exceptional runner. He has tremendous injury problems, true, but it's not like the cupboard would be bare were he to go down again - we'd just be back where we started and turn to O'Korn, a RFr., or Morris (I guess). And Hill wouldn't need to carry as much of the load here, especially on the ground, making him more likely to stay healthy.
Finally, we know (1) he committed to Harbaugh at one point, and (2) he stays in contact with him.
Thoughts?
September 20th, 2015 at 6:59 PM ^
September 20th, 2015 at 8:35 PM ^
What are you talking about? O'Korn started from Houston and was very impressive.
September 20th, 2015 at 9:27 PM ^
Everyone seems to forget O'Korns struggles as a SO and only focus on his Fr year. Just like they said rudock was held back by the sucky Iowa OC rather than maybe the OC knowing what rudock was and crafting a boring as shit offense around his limited skill set.
Look I am rooting for O'Korn if only because he is the only guy on next year's roster with any meaningful experience but in thread after thread everyone annoits the guy as if his SO season never happened and he didnt regress dramatically. He is no sure thing.
September 20th, 2015 at 9:43 PM ^
I think everyone is viewing his freshman season because that's how good O'Korn can be. With a great QB coach like Harbaugh, O'Korn has the potential to be great. Just look at Hackenberg. He played awfully his sophomore year, but the promise he showed his freshman year is enough that people know with proper coaching he can be great and the NFL is keeping an eye on him. Same thing with O'Korn at Michigan.
September 20th, 2015 at 9:33 PM ^
September 20th, 2015 at 6:40 PM ^
Fragile (season-ending injuries past EVERY season)
Already have O'Korn, Gentry (one of those two will start) and maybe Speight
Why Ann Arbor?
September 20th, 2015 at 6:46 PM ^
September 20th, 2015 at 6:47 PM ^
He's married and would be 26 if the took the field for us. I don't see what is in it for him and his wife to move across the country for one season.
September 20th, 2015 at 6:57 PM ^
This article makes it seem a hell of a lot more likely.
September 20th, 2015 at 8:04 PM ^
I don't think he has much credibility
September 20th, 2015 at 7:02 PM ^
Speculation aside - I personally don't see this happening, what the OP mentions - the family angle is a rather compelling reason to stay closer to home if possible, especially because it would be a temporary move for him more than likely. I had forgotten that he has a family honestly.
Granted, the article at Vanquish The Foe notes that he would have a seriously upgraded opportunity academically up to and including his MBA, but I don't know that I see us as the most likely place if he decided to transfer.
September 20th, 2015 at 6:57 PM ^
Maybe before Harbaugh was hired by Michigan but I doubt it would go over well if Harbaugh is still in contact with him now.
Plus we have this guy named O'Korn and Gentry, Morris, Malzone and others who will be competing. Unless Harbaugh is really concerned, I can't see him going for a grad transfer at quarterback.
September 20th, 2015 at 7:11 PM ^
Debilitated to the point he couldn't walk for weeks and inspired by a 45-minute phone conversation with current Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh, who once recruited him to Stanford, Hill, a finance major at BYU's Marriott School of Management, threw himself into his studies and landed an internship at a venture capital firm that specializes in funding early-stage technology companies before they go public or even generate revenue and — hopefully — deliver a massive return on investment.
September 20th, 2015 at 8:26 PM ^
September 20th, 2015 at 6:57 PM ^
He's already 25 and married?! Holy crap.
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September 20th, 2015 at 7:31 PM ^
If the guy wants to play, and is healthy enough to play, I don't think there is a huge downside to this other than the fact that it would almost certainly lead to a transfer by someone else on the roster. O'Korn looks like he could be the real deal, but I don't think he would have quite the upside of a healthy Taysom Hill, and if it makes the team better I say do it.
But, this has about a .02% chance of happening for the reasons listed above, so probably not worth the discussion at this point.
September 20th, 2015 at 7:32 PM ^
will make it difficult for him to continue his playing career. The kids already 25 years old
September 20th, 2015 at 7:40 PM ^
Generally, I think there is an understanding between a grad transfer QB and the accepting team that the grad transfer QB will start. Adams to Oregon, Golson to FSU, Rudock to Michigan, Lambert to Georgia. All of these guys left their respective schools for virtually guaranteed starting jobs at other schools. I don't think that will be the case at Michigan next year. Hill would be looking at competing with three guys (O'Korn, Morris, Gentry) with one year in the Harbaugh system. Even if Gentry is not a legit option next year, Hill would still be facing off with two veteran QBs.
The Harbaugh connection is interesting but If Hill wants a guaranteed starting job, there will be better options out there.
September 20th, 2015 at 7:55 PM ^
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September 20th, 2015 at 8:35 PM ^
I wouldn't discount Gentry.
September 20th, 2015 at 8:06 PM ^
"really well-positioned for next year in terms of experienced and depth."
Uh except most of the offensive line? Only starter returning will be Mason Cole.
September 20th, 2015 at 8:12 PM ^
to return. Glasgow is the only 5th year senior.
September 20th, 2015 at 8:14 PM ^
September 20th, 2015 at 8:17 PM ^
Yes, that's what got me. When I actually looked at an individual player's page it showed they redshirted but the roster listed them as seniors.
September 20th, 2015 at 8:18 PM ^
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September 20th, 2015 at 8:43 PM ^
Using your speculative powers, what 5th year grad should Michigan get to QB in '17?
September 20th, 2015 at 9:00 PM ^
No thanks. Michigan's current experiment with a grad transfer isn't going all that well. I'm not in favor of another "one and done" player. What kind of message would that send to the QBs already at Michigan if Harbaugh went out and got another "mercenary" player?
September 20th, 2015 at 9:34 PM ^
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September 21st, 2015 at 1:40 AM ^
For people who preach about "the Michigan Difference" you guys sure have a strange way of reasoning.....
September 21st, 2015 at 6:45 AM ^
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September 20th, 2015 at 9:16 PM ^
We should be in good shape at QB a year from now. Remember that O'Korn has a year of starting experience already, at Houston. And then there's Morris, Speight, Gentry and Malzone.
September 21st, 2015 at 7:51 AM ^
September 20th, 2015 at 9:23 PM ^
For the 3 quarters he stays healthy in 2016 it is not worth eating up a scholarship.
September 20th, 2015 at 9:27 PM ^
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injured in his first game for Michigan.
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