Which recruits does RR make/break a commitment?
So Dee Hart indicated that he wants to play for RR, and will wait until things shake out to make a commitment, going to Michigan if RR stays, and Florida if he leaves. (although, who knows about Florida now with the Meyer resignation/retirement.) Devin Lucien, otoh, seems interested in Michigan, regardless of who is coaching.
This question is really for Tom VH, but I'm wondering where our current verbal commitments and those still on the active board stand, in terms of RR. My guess is that some want to play for RR & the current staff, and for others, it doesn't matter so much. I have the sense that many of our current commitments want RR to be retained, and that many of our potential recruits are waiting to find out if RR will return before they commit to Michigan.
So, to state the question simply: for which commits and active recruits does the retention of RR into the future make or break the deal?
As an aside, assuming that a statement of some kind is made in early January, I don't see the delay being that critical, one way or the other. Recruits have plenty of time before signing day to come on board or head elsewhere.
December 9th, 2010 at 12:00 PM ^
This is going to end poorly for you my friend. My heart goes out to you. I made a similar mistake a week ago. I hope you learn from this.
December 9th, 2010 at 12:27 PM ^
I've read the board fairly regularly, but other than Dee Hart, hadn't seen threads directly related to this question. Ah well, if it ends badly, c'est la vie. Believe it or not, I'm actually interested in the answer to my question. And points, well, they don't really matter. I've come to expect snark, so I live with it. Thanks, though, for the thought.
December 9th, 2010 at 12:03 PM ^
December 9th, 2010 at 12:07 PM ^
anymore before they post threads?
December 9th, 2010 at 12:20 PM ^
Is that a joke? It is way too small. How can we fit all of the people who "can't read so good" from mgoboard in your silly small doll house?
December 9th, 2010 at 12:42 PM ^
The real center needs to be at least..... 3 times this size.
December 9th, 2010 at 12:33 PM ^
I actually do read the board, and other than Dee, don't know which recruits are waiting specifically on RR. If this has been posted previously, please put in a link. As it is, I thought I spent too much time here already, so didn't think I could have missed it, but hey, things happen.
December 9th, 2010 at 12:09 PM ^
I hate everyone on the board today.
December 9th, 2010 at 12:13 PM ^
I now wait for a "Haters Gonna Hate" gif followed by a "Taters gonna Tate" it has to happen. Overwise the Earth will plunge into the sun.
December 9th, 2010 at 12:52 PM ^
rabble rabble rabble
December 9th, 2010 at 1:28 PM ^
This is the first time I have seen this one, bravo.
December 9th, 2010 at 12:14 PM ^
I think Kris Frost is big on RR. Not sure how this would play out as he would have to make up his mind before Brandon decides.
Guys, I actually don't think this is a terrible OP. Give the kid a break.
December 9th, 2010 at 12:38 PM ^
Actually he is the only kid I could see not caring about a possible coaching switch. He said he has always dreamed of playing for Michigan, which makes me think he wouldn't care who the coach was... Also I don't think Mr. Jones would care either... Come to think of it I would doubt any defensive players at all would care (outside of Dallas Crawford who has questioned about it).
December 9th, 2010 at 5:36 PM ^
It is definitely a legitimate question.......do we know any thing on a guy like Dallas Crawford for example? Is he all in for Michigan under the stipulation that Coach Rod is there? I have no problem at all with this topic. It was not in reference to Dee Hart, it is our whole recruiting class.
December 9th, 2010 at 12:15 PM ^
Who is that in your avatar?
December 9th, 2010 at 12:30 PM ^
This is going to sound stupid, but seeing her face is a constant reminder to myself on how much time is spent on the board. Between work, family, chores, and life, this is plenty enough for me to do without blogging about Michigan obsessively. I try (and fail) to limit my addiction to all things Michigan sports related.
December 9th, 2010 at 12:43 PM ^
Buzz, your girlfriend.. WOOF!
Seriously though, she looks like Jennifer Aniston. Well played.
Edit: Creepiest comment ever? Wasn't intended to be, but looking back at it... maybe.
December 9th, 2010 at 12:47 PM ^
BTW, No offense taken, not creepy, I'm a fortunate man to have a wife who still is a good looker. She still fits into clothes she wore before she was twenty, and that was many moons ago. When we dated, (and in the pic) she wasn't much for wearing makeup. I figured that was a good sign for the future. It was.
December 9th, 2010 at 2:00 PM ^
Curiousity killed the cat. I see your better half looking at me every time you post and she makes me want to be a better person. Very strange effect, indeed!
+1 to you, kind sir.
December 9th, 2010 at 5:28 PM ^
lol man that home alone quote was classic! well done sir
December 9th, 2010 at 12:59 PM ^
I was going to guess Michelle Phillips, but I couldn't find that picture on google images.
December 9th, 2010 at 1:01 PM ^
while I'm posting on MGoBlog.
Like it's not a guilty enough pleasure the way it is.
I have an idea to keep my Michigan blogging in check . . . I'm going to take a group picture of my boss, my wife, my kids, my mother, and the bank manager where I have my mortgage, and make an avatar of it so they are watching me at all times.
That ought to limit me to only one CC post for the rest of the year.
December 9th, 2010 at 6:39 PM ^
to the porn pages...
December 9th, 2010 at 6:53 PM ^
When I have such a good looking wife?
December 9th, 2010 at 12:29 PM ^
Not to be an ass and disagree with everyone, but I don't see what is so wrong with this post.
It is a fair question and one I have wondered about. It is obvious some will be effected (as Dee has said he will go to Florida) and I imagine others are in the same boat.
It seems AZ is one as well as he has continuously said he loves UM but keeps holding off on a commitment. I think there are more than we realize (and want to believe) that will be effected by all of this.
December 9th, 2010 at 12:38 PM ^
Some of this regarding commits was on the front page yesterday.
If you're worried about Michigan's other commitments, most local ones say they'll stick with Michigan no matter what, but also that they'll disappointed if Rodriguez is fired (though most think there's very little risk of that actually happening). Jake Fisher fluff, in which he confirms that position. Delonte Hollowell will also attend Michigan, regardless of whether Rodriguez is retained. Greg Brown is good to go on early enrollment ($, info in header). Right now, it seems he might be the only commit joining the Wolverines in January.
It sounds like many of the MI guys will stay committed regardless of the coach.
December 9th, 2010 at 12:43 PM ^
I had to take my oldest daughter to the doctor and hospital yesterday, so was not reading mgoblog as compulsively as usual. Hence, missed the above. As with all things, however, we really won't know until first, DB renders a decision in January, and second, recruits have actually signed a LOI. Just curious on how things were going. Sounds like who is coach won't matter much for many, other than Dee Hart. If so, that's good news for Michigan.
December 9th, 2010 at 1:01 PM ^
At some point this board needs to stop mob-mentality and lashing out at arguably legit OPs. Even if StephenRKass's question was discussed, to some extent, in a different thread posted over a week ago; and, even if we all have been kicked in the nuts with so many "what if" and "RR stay or Go, JH good or bad" posts in recent weeks, let's chose to either ignore the post entirely or answer the otherwise legit question.
Having 50 responses with who can be funniest, meanest, more awesomer than anyone else is ruining what this board is supposed to be about.
We should rename MGoBlog either MGoMob or MGoMLive because 25% of these people are more interested in trying to one-up each other and quash ideas and conversations than actually talk about Michigan football.
December 9th, 2010 at 1:14 PM ^
are a wise, thoughtful person. amen to your comments.
December 9th, 2010 at 1:41 PM ^
So right.
December 9th, 2010 at 2:00 PM ^
What is that? Is that a joke? Is that a soapbox for ants? That is way too small for me to stand on.... I would crush it.
December 9th, 2010 at 3:50 PM ^
It need to be at least....THREE TIMES this big.
December 9th, 2010 at 1:48 PM ^
You, sir, hit the nail on the head. It's almost impossible to post new content without checking back 35 pages and reading every possibly relevant thread, clicking every link and reading it. I log on here once or twice a day, sometimes more if I'm procrastinating. We all miss things. This mob mentality has gotten absurd.
December 9th, 2010 at 6:02 PM ^
i know i've been one of the worst of the "already posted group" but this was actually something that hadn't been discussed and i appreciated that blockquote that listed which commitments were likely to stick
December 9th, 2010 at 9:27 PM ^
Could not agree more...growing tired of the bullshit, childish, off-point responses and silly pictures that seem to immediately follow a post in an attempt to derail it..
December 9th, 2010 at 1:07 PM ^
It's not your typical coaching change situation where there is a fear of the unknown.
In our case, everything is completely known. The coach will either be RichRod or Jim Harbaugh. If you are interested in Michigan and like (or can live with) either one, come on down!
December 9th, 2010 at 1:11 PM ^
December 9th, 2010 at 1:50 PM ^
If Jim is brought in, he has his own list of guys too. Guys that we may now see as critical but undecided, or even guys that have given verbals, may not be priorities for a new staff. Or they might still be. Hard to predict.
There is no question that this situation adds huge instability to Rodriguez' current class. On the other hand, we still have to allow for the possibility that a coaching change could mean Michigan comes out ahead in impact talent. It just might not include the same names we are used to the last few months.
December 9th, 2010 at 6:41 PM ^
in half if there were not so many posts complaining about re-posts?
December 9th, 2010 at 6:57 PM ^
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December 9th, 2010 at 7:02 PM ^
and just noticed their clan name or whatever is "Pals For Life"
December 9th, 2010 at 7:18 PM ^