Sam Webb Says Michigan now interested in Shea Patterson

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Michigan now interested, along with the schools out west. All compliance offices of interested suitors are trying to see if he can become immediately eligible. Webb also says some Ole Miss players have retained legal counsel in an effort for immediate eligibility, though he says he’s not sure if Patterson is among them. Why the change? IMO likely tied to Speights decision. *Title edit for clarity
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December 2nd, 2017 at 1:53 PM ^

I wouldn't have thought the younger guys mind competition... presumably they are used to it?

Last year of eligibility becomes a different story.  Jake Rudock never would have gotten signficant playing time being the backup to the Iowa guy whose name escapes me... and now he's earning an NFL paycheck.  Speight is in the same situation and I hope he gets that NFL money too.

If we had depth at QB think of all the upside.  

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garde

December 2nd, 2017 at 2:46 PM ^

Not so sure about that. I've seen a couple coaches do that. Granted those were with players who had attitude problems and the coaches wanted to gauge if the players had issue with them. Also, those coaches weren't Harbaugh.

However, if Harbaugh landed the #1 QB recruit for class of '18, would Peters, McCaffrey, and the team have issues with that? Shea coming in is like a frosh coming in - in terms of competition. Although I am sure that a transfer sits differenty with players.

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maize-blue

December 2nd, 2017 at 3:28 PM ^

ESPN ticker just said Ole Miss has granted Patterson permission to talk to other schools or transfer. UM is the stated favorite.

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MWolverine7

December 2nd, 2017 at 3:32 PM ^

I’ve gone back and forth on this, but I think if it’s workable I would allow the transfer. I understand that feelings may get hurt, but that’s life. We have a daunting schedule next year and talent like him may be the difference.

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Sten Carlson

December 2nd, 2017 at 3:47 PM ^

I too have been vacillating about this. Peters is the one this effects this most if it does happen and SP can play right away. Maybe Harbaugh knows something we don’t know about either Peters’s health and/or intentions. I guess if it happens, I’m for it if it’s going to make the team better equipped to win championships.

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OneBadMutha

December 3rd, 2017 at 3:14 PM ^

Patterson coming to Michigan and winning the starting job doesn't end Peters at Michigan.  Patterson, if he's good enough to unseat Peters, may go Pro.  Michigan should blow out a lot more teams next year which means more reps for the backups.  Peters still would have two more years.  With inexperience at tackle, QBs who aren't mobile may not last the entire season.  Patterson is mobile enough to survive.  Not sure Peters is.  The perfect scenerio is Patterson starting next year, going pro, and Peters stepping in the next 2 years. 

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