njvictor

April 30th, 2020 at 8:53 PM ^

I'm hoping that this is just a case of it still being early and him wanting to keep his options open because it's weird given his brother is on the team and his dad is a huge Michigan fan

reddogrjw

April 30th, 2020 at 8:54 PM ^

from the article - kid wants to be sure

 

247Sports’ Midwest expert Allen Trieu added some more information on Rowser’s decommitment, saying that he “communicated this with the Michigan staff and has made it clear returning to the Wolverine class is a very real possibility.” ($).

To recap why this news is surprising, Rowser is the younger brother of 2019 four-star cornerback signee Andre Seldon. He followed in his brother’s footsteps by committing to Michigan in January.

Since his commitment, Rowser decided to transfer high schools from Belleville to IMG Academy in Florida, which probably played a factor in his decision to open his recruitment back up. Trieu mentioned that Rowser wants to take visits to Florida and Florida State at least, “without feeling like he’s betraying Michigan.”

The attitude around this situation seems to be that Rowser may have pulled the trigger too early and still wants to take some visits to make sure his decision is final without creating speculation by still being committed to Michigan. As mentioned above, there’s a good chance that he ends up back in the class.

xtramelanin

April 30th, 2020 at 10:41 PM ^

we're learning about the recruiting 'dance' and yeah, it is actually a fairly complex emotional and intellectual exercise as you value a number of different criterion.  playing time, academics, coaching staff, how much do they really want you on campus, how close to home, is the school one that you've always like or favored, and many other things big and small. 

xtramelanin

May 1st, 2020 at 6:40 AM ^

i don't have the slightest insight into why the kid decommitted.  my comment was more targeted to the fact that it really is a more difficult decision than you might think as there are many factors at play, and i would add, those factors can vary literally from day to day.  

youfilthyanimal

May 1st, 2020 at 9:39 AM ^

Actually smart of him to do so and to be upfront with the coaches. You can only hope it will actually help Michigan in the long run when he see just how more "real" the Michigan staff is vs others. He'll also be able to ask the other coaches from Florida, "Michigan just had 10 guys drafted in the NFL. How many did you guys have?"

Gucci Mane

May 1st, 2020 at 4:34 AM ^

No his friend made it for him. Which he always tell people when they ask him about it. The funny thing is, that really doesn’t change anything lol. And I will say, I like it. Takes some balls to make such an outrageous move like that lol

Gucci Mane

May 1st, 2020 at 4:36 AM ^

I wonder how that works ? Enroll first ? Or get paid first ? And what if either party backs out after the other executes their deal ? Not like legal action can be taken. 
Could a recruit get paid, and then go to the school they really wanted ?

redwhiteandMGOBLUE

May 1st, 2020 at 9:11 AM ^

Could a recruit get paid, and then go to the school they really wanted ?

That is absolutely a scenario that goes on. Read the bag man article:

https://www.bannersociety.com/2014/4/10/20703758/bag-man-paying-college-football-players

“A few years back, we were fighting hard for a kid in their backyard. We went for a full year with the family, thought we had it wrapped up. Still thought we had it done the night before Signing Day. He liked our coaches. But the family keeps dragging it and dragging it. Late that night I get a call, and it’s the player on the phone, the kid himself. You could tell he was nervous. He said, ‘Mr. [name], I talked to my mama, and we decided that $70,000 and we’re going with you, if you can promise us $70,000 tonight.’

“I knew right away we were being recorded, and I knew the asshole down there who had set it up. I knew him personally. They had him. That part was done. But they wanted to get someone on tape to try and turn it over to the NCAA. So I said, ‘Well gosh [player name], we’d love to see you here next season, but we just don’t do that kind of thing.’ Then I hung up.”

TuffBammBamm

April 30th, 2020 at 10:19 PM ^

We have enough depressing news on the defensive side of recruiting for 2021. Do we really need this for 2022 right now?