gbdub

December 4th, 2017 at 4:56 AM ^

Not going to complain about more bullets in the chamber at QB, but honestly seems like a head scratcher if he has to sit next year. 2018 is where the depth is really scary.

Mr Miggle

December 4th, 2017 at 9:49 AM ^

with our compliance office looking at that possibility.

I've seen a lot of speculation on here that that Patterson won't transfer if the NCAA won't give him a waiver. It makes sense, but I'm not reading any actual reports to that effect though.

The timing works against that idea. He wants to make his decision by Dec 20. The NCAA would have to rule within about a month for him to start the winter semester. If we allow for the holidays, how likely is that? It gives up any chance of an appeal of a negative ruling. Those have had a good success rate lately. Maybe that's why UM and other schools have their compiance departments involved.

NCAA moving at relative light speed wouldn't mean as much for the other Ole Miss players who want to transfer, but a QB really needs to go through spring practice if he wants to start right away.

Kevin13

December 4th, 2017 at 12:41 PM ^

really have some teeth and make examples of programs like Ole Miss then they should make the waiver for all and any players who want to transfer. Look your school has been caught cheating and you can't play in bowl games for 2 years and your scholarships at your school are limited so even after the probation you will be damaged enough you won't be seeing a bowl game during your career.

That's pretty harsh for the kids who went there. Let them transfer and really put it to Ole Miss for breaking rules. Maybe it will make some other programs at least think about it before they cheat....

HateSparty

December 4th, 2017 at 5:28 AM ^

I hope everyone who is excited is right. His stats look comparable to Speight’s stats last year. Not outstanding but more yards and touchdowns but more picks. Also, he sounds like he is Malzone’s size. Some on here felt Malzone was too short.



Harbaugh likes him, we all like him, I guess.

Victor Hale II

December 4th, 2017 at 6:09 AM ^

If you’re looking at this season’s stats, it may be misleading, because IIRC he missed several games due to injury. At least for grand totals in yards and such, that bodes well. Not so much for INT’s. (I’ve not actually looked at the stats but I’ve watched him play. Dude is a playmaker.)

Goggles Paisano

December 4th, 2017 at 6:11 AM ^

He is a very talented kid.  You will like him.  

Vs Auburn:   34-51 346 yds 2 td 0 int

Vs Vandy:  22-35 351 yds 4 td 0 int

Also had a couple clunkers in there vs. Bama and LSU, but his team wasn't real good.  His mistakes will drop significantly under Harbaugh and this offense.  

war-dawg69

December 4th, 2017 at 11:04 AM ^

He is manzel 2.0. Will put an obscene amount of pressure on defenses. We can return the favor to osu as this guy will cause more damage because he can actually throw the ball also.

I feel this has been in the works for some time and is a done deal if he can play immediately. This really only affects Peters, if he comes to Michigan and plays for two years, as McCaffery will still have two years left and probably was sitting behind Peters until then. Of course Patterson has to beat out Peters and I actually think both could see the field.

The QB who is playing the best ball and gives Michigan the best chance to win will be starting. Of Course if Patterson only plays one year and heads to the nfl that only means Michigan at least one the big ten and he had a year that was off the charts.

Does it seem to anybody else that Harbaugh is either not completely sold on Peters or he lost favor somehow?. I do agree with Peters whole heartily that there is no way he should have been behind JOK at anytime. The response of the team, when Peters entered the game against Rutgers will tell you that. I know Harbaugh wants a kid to show more fire, but If Peters does his talking on the field with his actions, what is the difference?.

If Patterson does transfer to Michigan and can play next year, I really hope Peters stays to compete as I think both could play in the nfl eventually. McCaffery will most likely have to wait a couple of years, but who knows who will rise to the top. Time will only tell how this is going to play out.

I personally think Patterson is the best of the three at least at the college level. He does not have the size of the other two, but he is very creative and throws very well on the run. Like I said,"He will put a lot of pressure on opposing defenses". His game just like Manzel's is taylor made for the college game. Of course I could be selling him short as I don't know how strong of a arm he has.

Kevin13

December 4th, 2017 at 12:31 PM ^

he was a 5* prospect and the #3 recruit in the country. I think his talent and ceiling are probably a lot higher then Speights and with the coaching he would receive here? Think he could be very good. He also has the ability to run the football which opens up the offense even more.

Quailman

December 4th, 2017 at 2:34 PM ^

Speight in '16: 12 Games, 61.6%, 2538 yds, 7.7 YPA, 18 TD, 7 Int, 139.8 rtg

Patterson in '17: 7 games, 2259, 8.7 ypa, 17 TD, 9 int, 151.5 rtg

Patterson had nearly the same yards and TD's in five fewer games with a better ypa and rating. Does turn the ball over more though. 

Yessir

December 4th, 2017 at 7:09 AM ^

This might be getting into the "Najee's trainer is wearing a Michigan shirt" realm, but last night Tarik Black tweeted this out.

"Thinking about going back to my roots and switching my number to #3 next year" with a couple 'scratching chin" emojis. 

Thread has a pic of Patterson wearing #7 at Army game. So now we KNOW Black is giving up #7 for Patterson.  So he's definitely coming. /s

 

 

Rasmus

December 4th, 2017 at 10:26 AM ^

Patterson wore #7 at IMG. Also note that Cesar Ruiz was his center there, one year behind him. Here they are together -- Ruiz is #52:

Also, it's probably worth noting that IMG isn't just any high school program. I'm not sure how it works, but I imagine they keep a close watch on the recruitment of their athletes. They have an investment in these players, and an NCAA recruiting scandal involving an IMG player or his family would be a big problem for them.

The Wolverine …

December 4th, 2017 at 7:16 AM ^

Does anyboby know the list of Ole Miss transfer players up for grabs? like seniors who intend to transfer? Greg Little is a need but he would need to appeal like Patterson I would assume