Former 2010 Florida Commit, 5 Star DB Jonathan Dowling Considering Michigan?
I was just reading ESPN's update on Big Ten recruiting found here: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/football/news/story?id=5870702. Among other things it says:
One name to keep an eye on is 2010 Florida signee Jonathan Dowling. The former Under Armour All-American was considering an official visit to Michigan last season before deciding to end his recruitment and stick to Florida. Now that Dowling and the Gators have split, Michigan could be in play.
Dowling was a 5 star #1 ranked saftey, and #10 overall to ESPN. Scout had him as a 4 star and the #5 saftey. And Rivals had him as a 4 star athlete, #176 overall player.
I follow recruiting pretty closely and this is the first I've heard of Dowling having any interest in UM. While unlikely, if this is true, this would be an enourmous pickup. TomVH or any other insiders care to shed any light on this?
December 1st, 2010 at 7:37 PM ^
Says so right there on the bottle:
"The best External Preparation for BYCICLISTS and ATHLETES. It makes the Muscles supple and Relaxes the Cords. Loosens the Joints and gives a feeling of Freshness and Vigor to the whole System." (sic)
December 1st, 2010 at 8:49 PM ^
More cowbell/snake oil. And lots more 5 star athletes for our defense.
December 2nd, 2010 at 1:30 AM ^
I'm pretty sure snake oil is only to be applied when the other school actually wants the kid. Florida wants no part of him anymore.
December 1st, 2010 at 7:19 PM ^
That would be glorious! Would welcome him with open arms
December 1st, 2010 at 7:20 PM ^
That he got kicked off the team? Meyer said that he has no shot to earn his way back on to the Gators team. I know we need a big time safety but if this kid is being let go by Florida for "violation of team rules" I don't want to recruit him here.
December 1st, 2010 at 7:22 PM ^
why not? you dont believe in 2nd chances? From what I read it was because of his attitude...Im sure Barwis can take care of that real quick.
December 1st, 2010 at 8:02 PM ^
That must be some attitude, then. The freshmen who boycotted practice because they weren't being babied by Meyer weren't even kicked off the team. Florida may be the last school in the world you want to take a kid with an attitude problem from.
December 1st, 2010 at 8:26 PM ^
After the Arrest Gate down in the swamp...Im sure that Urban was making an example out of this kid. I mean the kid never got introuble or arrested...but they let Rainey back on the team for stalking? doesnt make sense to me.
December 1st, 2010 at 8:50 PM ^
It wasn't stalking, it was an overzealous autocorrect function on his phone.
December 2nd, 2010 at 12:12 AM ^
he could beat the crap out of some frat boys Dantonio would be there in a jiffy !
December 1st, 2010 at 7:22 PM ^
He plays defense, right? I'm cool with giving him a second chance.
December 1st, 2010 at 9:56 PM ^
a +2 for you WolvinLA2...My same thoughts!
December 1st, 2010 at 11:23 PM ^
I'm not super comfortable with selling out our integrity as an academic institution for a kid of questionable character. Not that Dowling is a bad kid (I have no idea).. But if we decide winning is more important than character, how are we any better than Ohio State?
December 1st, 2010 at 7:48 PM ^
Can we stop for a second and consider what Dowling must have done to get him kicked off the Florida team such that he has "no chance" to earn his way back? Meyer has a team that has something like 30 arrests by 28 differnt players. I feel like nothing short of dealing crack during a Gators game while assaulting small children would be a crime worthy of getting kicked of Meyer's team
December 1st, 2010 at 7:54 PM ^
The last guy to get kicked off the team worked out pretty good for Auburn.
December 2nd, 2010 at 2:28 AM ^
That was funny.
December 2nd, 2010 at 10:55 AM ^
Maybe he hooked up with Urban's daughter. Who could blame him. Good enough for Deion = probably too good for me.
December 1st, 2010 at 11:42 PM ^
Florida coach Urban Meyer kicked freshman safety Jonathan Dowling off the team because for not complying with staff and coaches, as well as skipping classes, multiple sources said.
Here is what they want you to believe.
Dowling also was frustrated with his lack of playing time and did not get along with his position coach, Chuck Heater. He played against Miami (Ohio) and Kentucky, but did not participate in the past four games.
Link per samsoccer7- http://www.cfbdailynews.com/sec/s-jonathan-dowling%E2%80%99s-attitude-led-to-dismissal/
This would piss a lot of talented kids off, not a problem here at U of M. If he qualifies, i say take him and see what he can do.
December 2nd, 2010 at 1:22 PM ^
But I have to agree, the last time we went after a "ex-gator commit" it didn't turn out to well, but that being said ......Please Dowling, Please!
December 1st, 2010 at 7:20 PM ^
Demar Dorsey repeat?
Except this time he'll make it through admissions?
December 1st, 2010 at 7:21 PM ^
I mean, that wouldn't suck.
December 1st, 2010 at 7:21 PM ^
He was apparently kicked off Florida's team, not sure if that's the best kinda guy to have on our team. Maybe he's learned a lesson and can be humble and just go out and play, but who knows...
http://www.cfbdailynews.com/sec/s-jonathan-dowling%E2%80%99s-attitude-led-to-dismissal/
December 1st, 2010 at 7:24 PM ^
What does it take to have URBAN MEYER kick you off the team?! The last player Urban kicked off was using a dead girl's credit card for 6 months.
(http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/sec/2008-05-09-hornsby-…)
I think we may want to steer clear, no matter what his talents.
December 1st, 2010 at 7:59 PM ^
I wouldn't touch this guy with a 10-foot pole. Trumped-up charges or not, we are on probation, and we shouldn't be messing around with guys with character issues.
December 1st, 2010 at 7:23 PM ^
Unless he was kicked off the team for excess stretching I say we go get him.
December 1st, 2010 at 9:17 PM ^
We like 'em limber, baby. Oh, baby do we ever like 'em limber.
December 1st, 2010 at 11:12 PM ^
Maybe he was kicked off the team for refusing to commit a crime just to fit in?
December 1st, 2010 at 7:24 PM ^
Dowling, who ESPN rated the No. 10 prospect in America last year, was kicked out for missing class and defying Florida staff members, multiple sources said. Dowling did not return a message seeking comment.
December 1st, 2010 at 7:37 PM ^
I guess to be fair, RRod has a pretty good track record for keeping his recruits in line while they are at school. I would love a cinderalla story where he graduates from Michigan in a few years as an academic all american, but I'd rather not take the flyer on a trouble-maker.
December 1st, 2010 at 9:22 PM ^
Meh, kind of. There have been some exceptions. By no means does RR run a rogue program in terms of the law, but it hasn't been 100% clean of any trouble.
I don't know that we need a guy with attitude problems coming here right now. Of course, there is the possibility he has gotten the message that shit has to change otherwise he will have wasted an opportunity at being in the NFL. I can't take a side on this one. Whatever the coaches decide is fine by me.
December 1st, 2010 at 7:26 PM ^
Get relentless positive support from the MSM, expedited and favorable NCAA investigations and win Heisman trophies...
December 1st, 2010 at 7:29 PM ^
You've been selected as today's winner of JonnyGoBlue's favorite post of the day.
December 1st, 2010 at 7:26 PM ^
December 1st, 2010 at 7:27 PM ^
With leaders like Denard, Martin and Kovaks on our team, I think even if he does happen to have character issues (which is clearly FAR to early to judge) the guys on the team would hold him accountable. At an SEC school...could be a problem.
December 1st, 2010 at 7:54 PM ^
Kovaks loves koke.
December 1st, 2010 at 7:28 PM ^
Heck, sounds like a keeper to me, we have a punter with an attitude who kicks the living Hell out of the ball so maybe this kid will blitz the crap out of the QB! Go get him Rich!
December 1st, 2010 at 7:30 PM ^
If he got kicked off a team that has seen 31 arrests under Meyer's tenure, a DOZEN of which involved felonies and violent crimes, and most of which didn't result in team dismissals... wow. I mean, Chris Rainey was booked for aggravated stalking earlier this SEASON and is still suiting up for the Blue-and-Orange.
The last guy I remember getting kicked off the team was using a dead girl's credit card for six months... it takes a LOT to get past Meyer's breaking point...
We might want to give the kid a look, but be careful of what you wish for...
(http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_bianchi/2010/09/florida-gators-…)
December 1st, 2010 at 7:36 PM ^
What in the world does that mean?
Gah...she closed her blinds again... Goddamnit
December 1st, 2010 at 7:40 PM ^
but if not, "aggravated" in the legal sense doesn't mean "annoyed." It just means "particularly egregious." "Aggravated assault" isn't "assault because you were pissed", it's "really heinous assault."
December 1st, 2010 at 7:41 PM ^
Maybe I should have added the /s tag. Twas indeed a (poor) joke
December 1st, 2010 at 7:47 PM ^
and never, ever use the /s tag. Every time someone uses the /s tag God kills a kitten.
December 1st, 2010 at 8:37 PM ^
100% agree. it is the worst thing ever and could make a hilarious post not hilarious immediately.
December 1st, 2010 at 9:09 PM ^
What if you are trying to make a serious point and THEN you use a /s tag... sarcastically. Then the /s tag actually is the sarcasm.
/s (OH MY GOD WHICH IS IT?)
December 2nd, 2010 at 1:36 PM ^
It was pretty funny
December 1st, 2010 at 7:46 PM ^
It means he stalked her AND threatened to beat/kill/rape her. Yeah, not cool.
December 1st, 2010 at 7:51 PM ^
"time to die."
December 1st, 2010 at 8:59 PM ^
At least he didn't pull the Ole Elijah Dukes and, "You dead, dawg," says an angry voice. "I ain't even bullshitting. Your kids, too."
A vague text isn't scary.
December 1st, 2010 at 7:41 PM ^
Man, I am so beyond all of this "That's not how we do it" stuff. Yes, I want to win the right way. But if we want to give a kid a second chance, he should be allowed to play here, and have his actions judged by what happens at Michigan. Other programs have no qualms picking up kids like this. Our turn to play that game.