Erik Swenson Officially Re-Opens his Recruitment

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https://twitter.com/Eiek77/status/689855063330832384

 

Very classy status considering the circumstances.

 

EDIT:  Just to keep this thread on topic, my above commentary around "the circumstances"  refers to the fact that Swenson obviously wants to be in the class and does not have that opportunity.  Regardless of why, that has to be tough for a kid, and I respect that he didn't take potshots.  That's often not the case.  I am not drawing any conclusions around whether it was ethical on the coaching staff's part, as I don't know those details, so direct your angry commentary around that elsewhere.  

Alumnus93

January 20th, 2016 at 1:08 PM ^

and how does anyone know if he were told six months ago, but didn't want to hear it, and instead, try to up his game his senior year, and still fall short?

Tyrone Biggums

January 20th, 2016 at 2:48 PM ^

So much this! Bo was cut from the same cloth as all great football coaches. If you aren't helping the team you can kick rocks basically. Those who say Bo wouldn't do something like this are revisionist. Carr could be included in this as well. The interwebs has changed recruiting big time.

I'm kinda surprised that people are surprised. Brian pointed out that this was totally Harbaugh's recruiting MO when he was hired. Use the search. Harbaugh is gonna Harbaugh, he's been idolized by the UM faithful but he's not without reproach, who is?

This probably won't be the last time something like this happens. I'd like to see less of it than other top tier programs. But, with the current recruiting landscape it's gonna happen. And I honestly believe Harbaugh doesn't care what you think. He only cares about the team. 

 

 

 

ijohnb

January 20th, 2016 at 12:23 PM ^

pretty much give you his take.  He has information that Swenson was informed that he would not be in the mix much to see the field and there was a mutual decision that he should look elsewhere.  Somewhat shady on the part of the staff but ultimately nothing to get all worked up about.  It may not be word for word but it will be some version of that.

Hail Harbo

January 20th, 2016 at 12:31 PM ^

That Swenson was told he wouldn't be seeing much, if any, playing time.  How the fuck is that remotely shady?  Telling people the truth is verboten?  Better to lead him on while relegating him to being the team H2O engineer?

Leaders And Best

January 20th, 2016 at 1:36 PM ^

I feel bad for the kid. The timing is poor and looks bad, but I think in the long run telling Swenson the truth now is better than having him transfer a year or two from now. If the coaches don't feel he fits or will be a contributor here, it is best to have that conversation now. Signing Day is only the first day you can sign. He can still take all 5 of his official visits and find a place where he is wanted. Some schools may be full, but I am guessing any school that is interested in him will have find a way make him fit.

Leaders And Best

January 20th, 2016 at 1:41 PM ^

It is late, but Signing Day is not a deadline. It is actually the beginning. He could theoretically take all 5 of his official visits and sign after Signing Day. I get what you are saying though as some schools he may have considered are now full. But I am guessing that will probably be more a kind way to avoid telling him they are just not interested anymore. Any school that is really interested in him will probably be able to find a way to make a spot for him.

gord

January 20th, 2016 at 12:24 PM ^

"Before you get upset with the staff for waiting so long to inform the kid, relax, I’m told Swenson has been told for some time his commitment was not guaranteed and that he should have a backup plan, which he seems to have according to sources who now believe he has had contact with the staff at Northwestern."

http://gregghenson.com/rumor-longtime-ol-committment-out-of-2016-class/

Also, signing day is just the first day you can sign.  Players have until April 1 to sign so he has plenty of time.

wahooverine

January 20th, 2016 at 6:38 PM ^

I don't "feel" bad or uncomfortable about this. I do feel good we have a staff that's committed optimizing the talent on the roster and is capable of doing so. Someone's feelings were hurt (but maybe he knew this was a possibility earlier) when a coach who never offered him decided to go another way, his life wasn't ruined. Let's also remember a commitment from a recruit means nothing.

Bodogblog

January 20th, 2016 at 12:28 PM ^

Good luck kid, hope to hear from you in the future doing great things.  

My vote is cast on the side of being uncomfortable with this, so close to signing day. 

winterblue75

January 20th, 2016 at 12:28 PM ^

http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2016/01/erik_swenson_decommits_from_mi.html#incart_river_index

 

 

In a text message to MLive, the four-star offensive tackle said Michigan recently pulled its scholarship offer and canceled his previously-scheduled official visit. He said the program did not provide a reason for doing so. He declined to speak further on the matter at this time.

winterblue75

January 20th, 2016 at 12:28 PM ^

http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2016/01/erik_swenson_decommits_from_mi.html#incart_river_index

 

 

In a text message to MLive, the four-star offensive tackle said Michigan recently pulled its scholarship offer and canceled his previously-scheduled official visit. He said the program did not provide a reason for doing so. He declined to speak further on the matter at this time.

NuckyT

January 20th, 2016 at 1:31 PM ^

"While it says he just got the word, it actually doesn't contradict other sources saying he knew he was on watch for a while."

 

Can everyone please read this sentence over and over and over again? If  this is out of the blue it sucks.  If he was "on watch" still sucks a tad but very, very different.

JoJo5285

January 20th, 2016 at 12:33 PM ^

Why is everyone this week all of a sudden seem like they are against what Harbaugh is doing here? Harbaugh's goal is to go out and get the best possible talent PERIOD...He was hired to change the culture and restore Michigan to the glory days.  For all we know Harbaugh and his staff were up front with Swenson from the begginning that he could commit but that they were still going to recruit the position and at some point he might get squeezed out. Yes, its late in the process to be told your postion is no longer guaranteed but thats the nature of recruiting, most coaches would love to get all their recruits locked up but we all know that the last few weeks after the dead period is crazy.  I mean heck some schools are still blind on signing day and have to cross the fingers that the work they did was enough.  I for one believe that Michigan needs to get the best possible players and if it means squeezing someone from the bottom out then so be it.

GoBlueNorth

January 20th, 2016 at 12:42 PM ^

He had a visit with Drevno on the 5th of December. As of the 3rd of January he still thought he was coming here. This will always be debated as a he said/he said. I hope he does well and if he got screwed that he's the best opponent on the field when we play him.....but we still win