January 25th, 2018 at 8:37 PM ^
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January 26th, 2018 at 6:08 AM ^
January 25th, 2018 at 8:38 PM ^
I think it would be great to have Speight back. Even if he doesn't win the starter role, he provides great experience and depth to the position (and leadership to the team). I was quite surprised when he accounced that he wanted to transfer to play elsewhere - I assumed that either 1) his injury had basically ended his football career or 2) he was a lock or strong leader for next year's starter role.
Either way, I think we should have at least 1 servicable QB next year - just not sure who that actually is yet.
January 25th, 2018 at 8:53 PM ^
Any reasonable person would like to have more experienced backups, but if he’s only coming back for selfish reasons and not to compete and be a team player he should go anywhere else.
January 25th, 2018 at 11:01 PM ^
January 26th, 2018 at 9:28 AM ^
Wouldn't Patterson take up a scholarship regardless?
January 26th, 2018 at 11:45 AM ^
Good point.
January 25th, 2018 at 9:02 PM ^
January 25th, 2018 at 9:06 PM ^
January 25th, 2018 at 9:10 PM ^
to get back with an old girlfriend, for more than one night ...just sayin
January 25th, 2018 at 9:14 PM ^
worse than peyton place.
January 25th, 2018 at 9:15 PM ^
This is a leadership problem more than it is a football problem. There is no way Speight can walk back into the lockerroom, tail between his legs, and take the starting QB position back.
If it isn't Patterson, I hope Dylan McCaffrey is ready. UmBig11 said awhile back that he has put on 25-30 lbs since enrolling. He has great poise and decision-making, he just needed the strength.
January 25th, 2018 at 9:18 PM ^
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January 26th, 2018 at 9:06 AM ^
But the dude completed less than 50% of his passes in high school. What do you think that would look like against B10 defenses?
January 25th, 2018 at 9:19 PM ^
I know people will be snarky here, but I'd be fine if he came back. He was the best QB Michigan had last year, and while that's not the highest bar to pass, I'd have much prefered to see him under center against MSU, USC, and OSU than the QBs we got. I think Peters would give him a healthy fight for the starting spot next year, but I'd much rather have him as an option versus just Peters and then RS/True Freshmen.
January 25th, 2018 at 9:31 PM ^
January 26th, 2018 at 12:04 AM ^
January 25th, 2018 at 9:31 PM ^
January 25th, 2018 at 9:32 PM ^
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January 25th, 2018 at 9:59 PM ^
I don’t even care if Milton is starting next season. Just fix the OL and the rest takes care of itself.
January 25th, 2018 at 10:03 PM ^
I'm sorry but as Michigan fans I think we need to have higher standards. I get it, he is a great kid. I wish him the best of luck honestly. But I don't want that guy anywhere near our football program. He can't play at a high level in the Big Ten. He is not good enough. No Speight, please. We can't just be okay with a mediocre QB coming back after he promised to leave, and possibly taking someone's slot who could actually develop into something. He would be kicked out the door at Ohio State or Alabama. No use for this guy at an elite program.
January 25th, 2018 at 10:15 PM ^
January 25th, 2018 at 10:22 PM ^
O'Korn is no longer playing college football. I would rather have 1)Patterson 2)Peters 3)McCaffrey. And if none of those guys are available, I would rather have a young gun get some playing time to develop. Maybe Milton. It is Harbaughs decision no matter what. Either way, Speight coming back is not acceptable.
January 25th, 2018 at 10:54 PM ^
January 25th, 2018 at 10:23 PM ^
He also knows Haurbaughs offense better than any QB on the roster. He’d be a huge asset if he came back. He’s not the greatest ever, but plenty of “game managers” have won championships.
January 25th, 2018 at 11:20 PM ^
January 26th, 2018 at 9:12 AM ^
It wasn't sure if he would be a go. Everyone saw O'Korn play the week before. When you saw found out that Speight was the starter what was your feelings? Despite a messed up shoulder he still went out there against a scary defense and did the best that he could to help us. There was no other qb who was going to keep the game close.
January 26th, 2018 at 11:56 AM ^
An hour before the game fans weren't sure who would start but you know damn well the coaching staff knew well ahead of that time. O'Korn most likely would have been terrible if starting that game. But turning the ball over 3 times including throwing a pass for -6 points is not "keeping the game close." And this isn't pee wee football. What NCAA QB is concerned about going up against a "scary defense?" Also,don't all Michigan players do the best they can to help us, not just Speight? No one will ever know how much or how little his injury affected him but I'm tired of seeing it used as an excuse.
January 26th, 2018 at 9:13 AM ^
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January 26th, 2018 at 12:07 AM ^
January 25th, 2018 at 10:13 PM ^
I know he isn't popular, but since the Minnesota game in 2015 and Spring game in 2016 I have always thought Speight as tough and is a god leader. He can lead a team and was getting molded into a Harbaugh QB as best as posbile. Injuries and coaching changes hurt im frm really bcoming a monster and has fizzled out. I'd take him back, even if it's only for a competitive reason and for leadership. He's shown the most from any QB on our roster save Paterson thus far.
January 26th, 2018 at 5:09 AM ^
Agreed. I can't believe some of the posts in this thread. Who does Michigan have that has performed better, Patterson aside? NOOOOOOOOOOOBODY
January 25th, 2018 at 10:20 PM ^
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January 26th, 2018 at 5:56 AM ^
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January 25th, 2018 at 10:41 PM ^
January 25th, 2018 at 10:43 PM ^
Don't care about his weight. Let him take the reigns and whatever happens happens. Skinny QB's play at a high level all over the country.
January 26th, 2018 at 7:36 AM ^
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January 26th, 2018 at 8:26 AM ^
When Shea is ruled eligible the fairytale will be over. People also need to stop kidding themselves into thinking that Speight is good either. He started off real well in '16 but really struggled against good teams (Colorado, Wisconsin, Iowa, OSU, and FSU). Also, this year he did not show the accuracy and decision making he showed in the beginning of '16. It probably had a lot to do with losing his top 3 pass catchers, but good QBs adapt. I would understand if there was a little dropoff due to the young receiving corp, but the dropoff we saw from Speight this season was anything but encouraging.
January 26th, 2018 at 12:00 PM ^
I don't have a lot of faith Peters will ever become 'the guy' at Michigan but you can never fully write off a red-shirt freshmen who hasn't even played much yet.
January 26th, 2018 at 7:16 AM ^
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