Things I was told last night re: Ole Miss trio

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I was told last night that Shea and Anderson will announce their commitments before they leave today, and that both are going to enroll in January.  John Falk was at the hoops game and was giving all the recruits a tour of the locker room.  One of the parents (not sure who) said they have never seen anything like the red carpet Michigan rolls out.  

I asked about VJ as well.  Was told that they did not have a great read on VJ like they did the other two.  Also VJ had some friends and family visiting him from his Saint Mary's days, he was yucking it up with Bigs 2.0, and I thought he was having a great time and would be coming as well. I did talk directly to him and wished him well, I have not seen him since 2015 and he has grown and bulked up, he told me that his dad had Megatron visit the dolphins practice a few times this year, and that his father still keeps in touch with CJ as well as many other lions players and coaches. He also said he misses being in the D, and he was not sure if he was going to go on any more visits, but did admit many schools reaching out.  One other thing that did happen during the game: Nico, DPJ, and Black rolled in late all together and I must admit they looked like 3 NFL players, also looked like great friends.  

Lastly, in regards to Barrett and Patterson (OL).  I did not see much of them, I think Barrett arrived late and was doing pictures and some catching up.  Patterson I never saw, but I think he was with the coaches and at Schem Hall.  All the attention was on Casear and the group of guys he was running around with that included Shea and others. 

The vibe at Crisler and around lunch and dinner was awesome.  They may all commit (5), but the coaches have been told for a fact that Anderson and Shea are in and enrolling early.  

One last thing.  The coaches, on JH orders are being very careful with the Ole Miss kids.  When in doubt refer to compliance, and this may have something to do with why Shea and Anderson have not made it offical yet.  Not saying that for sure, but they are all being extra careful.  Yesterday, I saw 3x the coaches and staff huddle up to talk about something in regards to the recruits etc.  

 

 

 

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MWolverine7

December 10th, 2017 at 8:14 AM ^

I know how many feel about Gregg Henson on this board, but he is reporting 4 players are transferring: Patterson, Anderson, Jeffries, and Mathis....Jacob Mathis would be huge. He said he has a hard time believing his source about Mathis, but the source has confirmed these 4 players...:/

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1VaBlue1

December 10th, 2017 at 8:22 AM ^

Don't know who Mathis is, but is he visiting?  I kinda doubt it, and I'll not believe that until I see it elsewhere.  Jermaine, OTOH, is connected to the program in some way, and has daily access to Schembechler Hall.  He and umbig11 (and there's one other, but can't remember who right now) actually have close access.

If they're not talking about Mathis, Mathis (most likely) isn't happening.

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StrictlyShorts

December 10th, 2017 at 8:49 AM ^

....which may not be much. A friend of mine who is fairly well connected in oxford and wrote for the newspaper there (specifically the football column) said that Mathis was sort of waiting on little. And now that it appears little isn’t going anywhere the pendulum has swung back towards Mathis likely staying put. However, if he did decide to jump ship Michigan would be the pressumed landing spot if there was a spot.

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Mr Miggle

December 10th, 2017 at 10:32 AM ^

that has gotten permission to contact other schools leaves and the NCAA quickly rules they don't need to sit out. Players that were waitng to see probably leave too and those that weren't thinking about it may reconsider.

Could either be an exodus or some players will step up and rally their teammates into staying.

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Yessir

December 10th, 2017 at 8:26 AM ^

I just googled him and read one of his pieces. 

He said it makes little sense for Michigan to take Patterson if he can't play right away.  I disagree.  Michigan should take Shea no matter what. You get a chance at a QB like that, you take him.

It hurts Shea more if he can't play right away, but not Michigan. 

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Mr Miggle

December 10th, 2017 at 9:31 AM ^

He's trying to parlay that into credibility about recruiting. That's where the consistent clicks come from. But it sure doesn't look like he has any great inside sources for recruiting.

Fwiw, I also had a good source for personnel moves. Not quite his level, but reliable. They offered zero info about recruiting.

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coldnjl

December 10th, 2017 at 9:38 AM ^

He is essentially protecting himself from making a prediction that no one else is making...if MAthis comes, he will take the credit. IF he doesn't, then he will say he doubted it from the beginning. His credibility dies with the post Harbaugh predictions like Rosen coming to UM, etc... 

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scanner blue

December 10th, 2017 at 8:20 AM ^

were walking around the concourse at half time getting selfies with fans. Walked in my section with no idea where they were at in Crisler---first time there since Signing of the Stars?

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LSAClassOf2000

December 10th, 2017 at 8:22 AM ^

Didn't someone on Twitter post a screenshot of Shea Patterson's name in the campus directory yesterday morning? If that is indeed him and not someone who happens to share the name, that might serve as confirmation of at least one of these being essentially final. I searched a bit this morning and couldn't find where I saw it, but I swear I saw it. 

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