Rashad Weaver Decommits

Weaver just tweeted that he doesn't think anything poorly of Harbaugh and that he isn't trash like people are calling him. He wrote in the note what he was told. So people need to take a chill pill before everyone flips the fuck out even more. In this social media age shit always dumps out quick and looks bad but there is always an opposite side to the story and a truth. Let's calm down and drink a beer.

"Harbaugh is not garbage or trash like u guys are calling him. It his team and he knows what he is doing. And no shots were taken at Michigan. Just put in my letter what I was told." - Rashad Weaver, per Twitter

I'm not a huge Twitter guy, but damn if I ain't having a ball tonight.

Alright guys. This is the truth. Michigan is becoming a football machine, a system. You'll either produce on the field or not get a free ride to one of the best universities in the world. Is it tough when kids can't come? Yeah, that'd suck. We're looking at a thing called a non-commitable offer, common at Bama. It's a backup plan, in case we miss out on someone better. This machine is completely objective. We're becoming Alabama. We're going to win big. We won't cut ethical corners, like Bama, because this is Michigan, but it isn't going to be sunshine and rainbows. Schembechler likely didn't employ these tactics because now, the separation between Bama and a Wisconsin type team is becoming HUGE. The purpose of this machine? Churning out all Americans, heismans, national championships, first rounders, etc. This is unprecedented at Michigan. We're "getting with it". Our resources are matched by very, very few universities, arguably none, and we're finally using them. Do the positives of the Michigan Machine outweigh the harsh reality? Hail yeah.

I dont get it. This type of thing happens at every school, every year. Some kids are told they might not have a spot. If they dont have a spot, they will be a PWO. That's pretty normal. Case in point - Norfleet. He lucked out and got a spot on signing day. Others didnt. 

Other kids are told they definitely have a spot. And they get their spot. They are the reason other kids might not get a spot. And if they go elsewhere, then spots might open up. Which is what happened with Norfleet. 

Why is any of this an anomoly?

 

What is going on in the recruiting world these days? I really don't understand...

— DPJ™ (@dpeoplesjones) January 26, 2016

 

Not good.

Looks like DPJ is going to OSU anyway.  Every time someone commits to OSU he congratulates them on twitter and calls them "bro" and "fam" and does nothing for UM commits.

 

 

 

 

this has been a different year on how recruiting is working. 

Here's my idea: keep in contact with these lower rated guys as backup plans. If you miss out on your first option, offer the backup.

If all you complainers and moaners care so much about these 18 year olds and how they are being treated, why are you so heavily invested in college football when you see clear as day how they're being exploited?

Why are yall shocked? When Harbaugh got the job, it was a post stating that this is what Harbaugh does with recruiting. So now you pissed because it's making Michigan look bad. I for one love the way this class is going and am looking forward for some more decommitts so we can get some better players. The kid was a 2 star that got bumped to a 3 because he was committed to UM and yall on here whining again. Anyway, buckle up because when one decommit, another kid is about to commit.

Realized his post was misleading and tweeted out that he was not taking a shot at Harbaugh or Michigan. Weaver was told this was a possibility long ago. That's why you visit Temple. Nothing to see here. But that won't stop the talking heads from saying Harbaugh is the devil.

Good luck to the young man. He is inline for a scholarship and a better chance to play at Temple. Harbaugh is at least telling them the truth now while there is still time. Harbaugh is in this to win it all and bring this storied program back to the way it use to be and beyond. We will soon not have hear about losing to Michigan State or the shit ball team from Columbus.

As Michigan alum, we want the best players.  We also want to win with class, recruit with class etc.  I'm not happy about the Swenson and Weaver situations simply because I feel for those kids.  Fortunately, they wouldn't have received offers if they weren't talented and they will end up playing college football and hopefully getting their degree.  I don't begrudge them one bit for feeling slighted.  If that was me or my kid, I'm sure I'd be upset.

I also don't think Harbaugh should be ripped (too hard) for this.  I honestly think he underestimated the talent that would come a calling.  Given his enthusiasm, he probably wanted to also promote his camp approach by offering a bunch of these kids.

Whether or not Harbaugh ever addresses this, I do hope and expect that in the years to come, his approach will change and he will be more selective early on as others have suggested here.

Like others have already expressed, NSD cannot come soon enough.  A wild and tiring ride.

GO BLUE!!!

It seems like every time we lose a recruit, eight more recruits visit and 2-3 commit. So goes the recruiting world.

Any kid twitting about this better not commit to OSU/LSU/Bama/etc.

Popcorn. I'm not here to judge, simply observe.

The truth hurts for many to hear. Face it, some people have their own agenda and would love to stir up a controversy when there is none. We have pro-MSU and OSU people on here all the time trying to spin a kids disappointment into their own gain. I love the way this class is shaping up too and although I didn't want to lose anyone, I knew we would. If Dantonio feels a particular way then he should give the kid a scholarship and stop tweeting/posting BS. 

And for all you weak-hearted Mfolks who can't bear the realities of recruiting stay off the sites until the season starts. Nothing unethical here, Harb is just rebuilding a powerhouse program and there will be some growing pains but in the end . . . 

Those who stay will be Champions