Unless he's decided being an offensive lineman sucks and wants to play defense, very weird. It's not like the 4 game thing applies, he already redshirted, so leaving right this instant is strange. Even if he was passed on the depth chart for now, he's not been focused solely on OL for that long, and could easily take the job back in the spring or fall as he gets more coaching/experience at the spot. 

So... does he hate playing OL?

Wish him luck.  Doubt we'll ever get official word why he's leaving, but hopefully nothing terrible.

So what did the mom’s Facebook post say?

So what did the mom’s Facebook post say?

Hell hath no fury like the family of a RS freshman who isn't starting yet.

Well, this isn’t ideal.  I remember seeing him tag himself in Toledo a week ago in the morning before our last home game in his Instagram story.  I figured it wasn’t anything to be worried about at the time, but perhaps something was up.  This is disappointing. 

I always hate losing talented players.  It seems we are losing quite a few lately.  I am concerned about our depth going forward.  Is this type of attrition unusual or par for the course?

It just doesn’t make sense.  Michigan hasn’t been in this kind of prominent position in 12 years.  Why would a potential starter leave?   The program is sky high right now, coming off a program changing victory, and he decided he wanted no part of it.   Odd. 

I wonder if this new database has kids thinking it best to get their names out there earlier.  Don’t they essentially get to be recruited as soon as they get their release?  Maybe there’s an advantage to starting the process right away.  Who knows.  Good luck to him!

Just imagine if Harbaugh had hired him his 1st year rather than captain crab cakes!

Fuuuuuuuuu

I certainly hope cooler heads can prevail so this decision can be walked back.

Hey, I wish the big fella the best of luck. Crushed to hear this because the buzz on him was so strong. Vaya con dios, my friend...

Stueber was injured for most of fall camp.  Could be he has fully recovered and passed Hudson on the RT depth chart.  Mayfield is #2 at LT, so that would leave Hudson as the potential 2019 backup RT.  Maybe Stueber is that much better once he got healthy and James did not want to be a backup plan.  Something happened that pissed-off Hudson.

Assuming this is depth chart related, I've got to trust Coach Warinner on this one.

Good luck to him whetever he goes.

Makes sense that he'd be frustrated, since Stueber passed him on the depth chart. Kind of childish to make the transfer announcement right on the heels of the game, though, if you ask me. It's a tough call for a kid in Hudson's shoes, but no need to make the announcement the day after the program's biggest victory in the past few years. Just comes across as sour grapes. 

Off hand it sucks to lose a talented potentially future starting tackle.  He seems like our most talented tackle prospect.  But, ultimately if he lacks what's needed to contribute for this coaching staff then he's better off somewhere else, regardless of whether that's mental or physical.  I wish we could have seen what he can do, but good luck to him and on to the next one.  

Runyan will probably be back next year as a 5th year senior and the way he's been playing lately will be our starting LT again.  That leaves only one tackle spot open next year, so Hudson would likely be sitting next year too since Mayfield and Steuber seem ahead of him.

It makes some sense from a transfer perspective. If you are dead set on transferring (like Drew Singleton), you are better off doing it after your freshman or sophomore academic years. You could go JuCo route for a year, play and get recruited, and then have two years at another school to finish off. Similar to what Keith Washington did, and it worked out OK for him.

If you wait until after your junior or RS sophomore year, you might as well stay and get your degree and then graduate transfer. The one exception is if you can get your degree in three years.

The part that doesn't make sense is why do it in the middle of the semester and football season (same question applies to Drew Singleton). You aren't getting this season back if you have already redshirted so you might as well stick it out with the team, practice, train, and get better. I assume he will finish out the academic semester for school, but if he quits school as well, it is a really big mistake.

Peace Out.

Those who stay...

Something happened with James. Maybe he did not pan out in the 2-deep as planned and he pulled the rip cord.  Too bad, as he seemed like a great teammate and player with high potential.  Shit happens.

Dafuq?

I wish this young man great success in his future endeavors.  I hope that he has availed himself of wise counsel before making this decision. And if not, I hope his decision works out well anyway.  

From someone 20 years out of school - I wish for Hudson's sake that he would have gotten his Michigan degree.  It has helped me out so many times in my career.  Unless he is transferring to Stanford or Ivy League it's not a good move.  He had a chance to start next year unless he really doubts his abilities.  Play four years, get your M degree and grad transfer.  It makes no sense to sit out a year.  He needed to think this out more.  JMO and good luck young man.

He's gonna go somewhere and turn into a good player I was so excited for this kids future at Michigan. I watched him in high school in the Toledo area and was so impressed with his strength and power. I wish him the best but Michigan will be just fine without him. Too bad

Yeah, it sucks. But the offensive line is fine next year. We should be at least eight deep. 

LT - Runyan (RS SR)

LG - Bredeson (SR), Spanellis (RS JR)

C - Ruiz (JR), Paea 

RG - Onwenu (JR), Filiagia (RS SO) 

RT - Stueber (JR), Mayfield (SO) 

This sucks, and I worry at all the sudden attrition. Is this a red flag issue for our culture?

But I also understand wanting a fresh start. My sophomore year I just wanted out at Michigan for a variety of reasons. I was young and emotional and hated going to campus every day. It got better. 

I wish he had stayed. But I also wish him the best, player wise and person wise. Go be successful and happy young man.

Was there too much confusion with two Hudsons on the team?

Yes, Brian is right. This really makes no sense.  If he was really going to be a likely starter next year, leaving is illogical.  Probably there is another story we're not seeing like how he felt he fit into the team or his relationship with the coaches or his schoolwork.  Who knows.  But if he doesn't want to be here, fine.  Time to move to the next guy.  

Guy had amazing DT film. I was mad when we moved him to offense and I am disappointed he is gone. This sucks. Good luck to the young man moving forward (just not against Michigan if we ever play against him).