the Glove

June 3rd, 2014 at 11:14 PM ^

Nobody knows, that's in the NCAA's hands. If he goes to Northwestern he will not have to sit. Illinois or Notre Dame he could possibly apply for a second waiver to allow him to play immediately being that both of those locations are closer to 100 miles. If he comes to Michigan he will more than likely have to sit.

BlueCube

June 3rd, 2014 at 10:42 PM ^

arrangements for 2 days originally but his mother's schedule wouldn't allow it so they cut it down to a day. Based on that and if his mother left because of her schedule, I'd say it's a very good sign.

the Glove

June 3rd, 2014 at 11:24 PM ^

So let's say hypothetically in a world were transfers actually go Michigan's way. If he did come that would put 3 bulldozing running backs on the roster. As we have seen Thomas Rawls transferred because of this. The writing was on the wall. Could this potentially lead to Smith or Green exiting stage left? Rumors circulated that Smith was a little bit ahead of Green. So, what are your thoughts?

BlueKoj

June 4th, 2014 at 7:35 AM ^

My thoughts are...that is a boogeyman not worrying about. Players transfer for many reasons from all teams. Often its because of PT and depth chart. Its normal and would generally indicate a positive about the roster. Nothing to see here even if it were to happen in the backfield...which there's little to no indication its coming. Talk about it if it ever does and don't worry before then.

reshp1

June 4th, 2014 at 12:05 PM ^

I wouldn't say Isaac is the same type of back as Green or Smith at all. To me, he seems like a guy that you'd like to get out in space vs running between the tackles (although he can certainly do that). There was even some talk about him playing receiver in college IIRC, so I think he'd make a great threat to catch passes out of the backfield or even split out to the slot.

UMICH1606

June 3rd, 2014 at 11:58 PM ^

The 100 mile thing is a guideline and not a hardline rule. Sam said that no matter where they go they would apply for the waiver based on the fact that a 4 hour drive isn't unreasonable and Mom can travel in a car all day with no issues with her medical condition. It is a plane trip that is difficult.

Raoul

June 4th, 2014 at 8:01 AM ^

Ty Isaac is still in Ann Arbor and his Michigan visit continues today. His parents went back home, however, because his father had to work today. While the visit being extended isn't a bad thing, Sam emphasizes that people should not read too much into that.

M-Dog

June 4th, 2014 at 9:15 AM ^

What hotel is he staying at?  Just put a fence around it until he's eleigible to play here.

Sometimes we make things too complicated.