January 2nd, 2016 at 1:46 PM ^
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January 2nd, 2016 at 1:46 PM ^
Mama won out.
January 2nd, 2016 at 1:48 PM ^
She'll be driving her new Lexus to WDW.
January 2nd, 2016 at 3:09 PM ^
Yep, she will. Just like Walker's momma with her new Lexus, right? And I'll bet Peppers' momma has a nice set of wheels too, courtesy of a Michigan booster, right? It's all corrupt, all broken, and every good player's momma gets a new set of wheels. And even more if you go to Old Miss. /s
Ya know, I'm tired of assuming that every stinking player who goes elsewhere than Michigan goes because they're bought off. I know and realize that plays into things. But cumong. There is such a thing as wanting to stay within a couple hours driving distance of your family.
We expect so much of these teenagers. I don't blame them for wanting to stay close to home. Here are some stats for UofM:
- 50% of students are in-state.
- 12% come from part of the Big 10 footprint (IL, NJ, MD, PA, OH).
- 7% come from China or India.
- 6% from CA, 5% from NY.
- 20% come from everywhere else.
Here's a link: http://admissions.umich.edu/apply/freshmen-applicants/student-profile
There are a total of 3 students at Michigan from Mississippi. 6 from Alabama. 9 from Louisianna. While there are certainly more from TX and FL, you have to remember that there are many larger metro areas in both states, and more families with lots of money.
The point is, I don't even care about the fact that tuition and housing are "free" for football players. I can fully understand momma wanting to see her son play, and the burden of that happening if he went to Michigan.
January 2nd, 2016 at 3:20 PM ^
Can you twerk?
January 2nd, 2016 at 4:02 PM ^
No, I can't twerk. I'm over 6'3" and north of 300 pounds. Twerking is not in my skill set. Has never been in my tool box. Will never be in my repetoire. Frankly, the thought of me twerking is somewhat obscene, but really, more in the realm of the absurd. Farcical. Ludicrous.
Oh, and as for my avatar, she can do some amazing things. Twerking is not among them.
January 2nd, 2016 at 6:20 PM ^
I'm over 6'3" and north of 300 pounds... and as for my avatar, she can do some amazing things.that someone just might have out-punted his coverage.
January 2nd, 2016 at 2:36 PM ^
I'm going to start commenting about how all our commits parents have new BMW's from now on. Apparently everyone else but Michigan pays their recruits and MICHIGAN is the only school that is righteous.
Ole Miss? yeah of course. Everyone else? sour grapes.
Texas is a fine, fine institution. Great academics, killer college town, historically great program on hard times. Don't be some willfully blind. It's easy to see why he chose Texas over Michigan.
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January 2nd, 2016 at 3:14 PM ^
like the......oh, I get it now.
January 2nd, 2016 at 1:48 PM ^
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January 2nd, 2016 at 1:51 PM ^
He didn't seem happy at all, but the women in his life were thrilled! Good luck to him. Seems like a really good guy.
January 2nd, 2016 at 2:14 PM ^
waiting for Jean to announce. I didn't hear what he said but I heard his mom whoop; Texas is a good school, good luck to the young man.
January 2nd, 2016 at 4:03 PM ^
Too much electronics?
January 2nd, 2016 at 1:57 PM ^
he even admitted that.
January 2nd, 2016 at 1:46 PM ^
January 2nd, 2016 at 2:11 PM ^
In fact, make it a double!
January 2nd, 2016 at 1:50 PM ^
Pockets deep in Texas they are.
January 2nd, 2016 at 2:08 PM ^
Ole MIss yes. Texas no.
Lets give Charlie some credit here. He needs all the help he can get. Texas has a worse class than Houston this year... think about that for a second...
Texas might as well be Michigan in the south. Great academics. Respected coach with ethics. Rabid fanbase.
That combined with mom and grandma = Texas commitment. I can't fault the kid.
Now... if he randomly chose Ole Miss, that would just tell me all the academic, culture talk was for show..
January 2nd, 2016 at 2:29 PM ^
January 2nd, 2016 at 2:38 PM ^
I wonder, if we believe money is flowing even at a prestigious school and athletic institution like Texas, are we really going to sit on our high horses and believe that no money ever exchanges hands here? Let's not be so naive
January 2nd, 2016 at 2:38 PM ^
It really must not be flowing considering Delance is Texas' first top 20 recruit from the state this year. Yikes.
January 2nd, 2016 at 2:43 PM ^
Please elaborate further. Not saying I don't believe you, but I've always wondered why every "insider" makes these implications but it never becomes a national news story.
Part of it is ESPN will personally lose money if they destroy college football.
January 2nd, 2016 at 3:58 PM ^
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I think his family wanted him near home. Can't blame em.
January 2nd, 2016 at 2:01 PM ^
hurr durr kid committed elsewhere he must have taken money. derp
January 2nd, 2016 at 3:03 PM ^
didn't get him. I downvoted you. Just to add I'm so sick of your name and picture. Change them man. YOU SUCK!
January 2nd, 2016 at 5:10 PM ^
Will the real Franklin Blandcock please stand up.
January 2nd, 2016 at 2:01 PM ^
January 2nd, 2016 at 2:18 PM ^
Sorry, sport, but UT doesn't need to cheat to get big time recruits in Texas.
Of course, it you have any proof...
Just like the crowd here who consistently claim that Ole Miss cheats. Show the proof, or just stop with the nonsense and grow up and accept the fact that different people choose different schools for multiple reasons.
What? Did Harbaugh cheat getting Bush out of Florida or Walker out of New Jersey??
January 2nd, 2016 at 3:30 PM ^
the fold for 2016, if I were a booster I would save my money at this point. Buying one recruit at this point isn't going to make a difference. This was a family decision.
January 2nd, 2016 at 1:48 PM ^
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January 2nd, 2016 at 1:48 PM ^
given Strong--if they start slow next year he'll be fired midseason
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And if Strong does go, they will get a good coach in there.
January 2nd, 2016 at 2:33 PM ^
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January 2nd, 2016 at 2:41 PM ^
Blake Countess Picked Michigan for Michigan
While Countess acknowledged that Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez is “on the hot seat,” his commitment to the Big Ten program went beyond his comfort level with the Wolverines' staff. “Nobody really knows if [Rodriguez is] going to be there next year or not,” Countess said. “But going into this process, [I knew] college football coaches come and go. That's just how it works. My dad told me whenever I got a new offer that I should pick a school based on where I'd want to be if I wasn't playing football. [He said], ‘That's where you're going to be happiest.' With Michigan, I'm hoping Coach Rod is going to be there. If not, I picked a school that I like no matter what.”
January 2nd, 2016 at 1:48 PM ^
We'll be alright.
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January 2nd, 2016 at 1:50 PM ^
It is not done until NSD in Feb..
January 2nd, 2016 at 1:51 PM ^
can't recuit!
/s
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January 2nd, 2016 at 2:19 PM ^
A most logical statement AZ Blue. While we were hoping for at least one of the 2 OL prospects today, there is very limited room at the Inn right now. Hoping for Dontavious Jackson and have a feeling the remaining spots will be filled by exceptionally talented kids who have potential to best meet team's long term needs.