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I was wayyyyy off!Swim Swammi Slippy Slappy Swenson Swanson?
2013? WowHe has been committed to Michigan since November 2013. Recruiting can be ruthless sometimes.
Kicked to the curb after being committed for more than 2 years? Wow. Wonder if Harbaugh talks about that possibility during his sleepovers.He has been committed to Michigan since November 2013. Recruiting can be ruthless sometimes.
Maybe he's offended he didn't get a slumber party.
I hear what you're saying but for whatever reason it is more acceptable for a kid to change his mind, even this late in the game, than it is for a coaching staff to change their minds this late in the game. Double standard? Sure... But that's how it is.Are kids who change their mind at the 11th hour and commit to us POS as well?
Not that this is right, however the Coaching staff has a much more advantageous position than any recruit can possibly dream of. IE a staff of maybe 20 to constantly look for and evaluate talent.I hear what you're saying but for whatever reason it is more acceptable for a kid to change his mind, even this late in the game, than it is for a coaching staff to change their minds this late in the game. Double standard? Sure... But that's how it is.
I hear ya. I'm not too worried about Swenson as he will easily land on his feet elsewhere. But what about the guy who is a tweener and doesn't have many options? That's when the coaches really deserve the flack they might receive.Not that this is right, however the Coaching staff has a much more advantageous position than any recruit can possibly dream of. IE a staff of maybe 20 to constantly look for and evaluate talent.
Are kids who change their mind at the 11th hour and commit to us POS as well?
Well Sammy Mckewon is on local radio right now. He says this kid and Farniok are not very impressive.
I hear ya. I'm not too worried about Swenson as he will easily land on his feet elsewhere. But what about the guy who is a tweener and doesn't have many options? That's when the coaches really deserve the flack they might receive.
I'm not arguing, you're absolutely right. It just feels icky for whatever reason. My guess is due to the amount of time this kid was committed, two years, and then to have his Schollie pulled. It just feels hokey to be told for two years you're playing for us you're playing for us you're playing for us, and then to say sorry we don't have room for you. But, that is the nature of the game.Then he should have had a better senior year so he has more options.
I don't like when this stuff happens, but this is how the real world works and you can't put a safety net under everyone. Both recruits AND coaches benefit from football and you're going to get this stuff in real world big time money scenario's. What if said "tweener" had a great last couple games his senior season and takes what would have been a home run recruit away from say....Toledo, and is talked into going to (insert big time program here) then everyone on the Toledo staff just got hosed and maybe they don't get as far professionally or even fired because they didn't win enough games? My point is both sides do this stuff, if you don't like it, don't play sports. Wrap yourself in bubble wrap and stay in the basement. ORRRRR, accept that you're a piece of meat that is going to be used for profit, and make the most of it and use them for your benefit as well.
I'm not arguing, you're absolutely right. It just feels icky for whatever reason. My guess is due to the amount of time this kid was committed, two years, and then to have his Schollie pulled. It just feels hokey to be told for two years you're playing for us you're playing for us you're playing for us, and then to say sorry we don't have room for you. But, that is the nature of the game.
Are kids who change their mind at the 11th hour and commit to us POS as well?
this isnt something new. the mods on the michigan board knew a month ago. the michigan coaches have also been contacting other schools for him to help him find the best place for himKicked to the curb after being committed for more than 2 years? Wow. Wonder if Harbaugh talks about that possibility during his sleepovers.
Hey man... long time no see!this isnt something new. the mods on the michigan board knew a month ago. the michigan coaches have also been contacting other schools for him to help him find the best place for him
Are kids who change their mind at the 11th hour and commit to us POS as well?
No, one might hold grown men to higher standards.
I don't get some of the talk here. Many here want our coaches to tell upperclassmen who may not contribute significantly to move on. These are kids who gave a bunch to the program but just didn't cut it. This seems far worse to me than telling someone who who thought you might have room for that you don't have a spot for him.