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[Riddickulous]

Michigan lost 4* OL David Dawson today, apparently because of their moronic "visit other schools and we'll pull your scholarship offer" policy.

 

[Rizzophil]

Michigan lost 4* OL David Dawson today, apparently because of their moronic "visit other schools and we'll pull your scholarship offer" policy.

I could be way off but I've heard rumblings that he is going to UF for a long while.

 

[The Polish Irishman]

That is great. My Michigan buddy owes me lunch. He bet me they would not lose one recruit this year.

 

[ALLGATOR]

I could be way off but I've heard rumblings that he is going to UF for a long while.

you are correct it was just a matter of time all that cult policy did was delay the inevitable

 

[IrishLax]

Frankly, that's a huge loss... Cass Tech kids are typically stone cold locks for Michigan.

 

[beryirish]

I'm happy that Michigan lost a recruit but I'm also a lliiiiilllll worried about it because Michigan plans to fill that spot and you never know they may come after some of NDs commits. McGovern had interest before he came to ND. Likely chances?......I say slim but this is recruiting.

 

[NDinMich]

I could be way off but I've heard rumblings that he is going to UF for a long while.

You are very correct. There was this rumbling a month or two ago.

David Dawson (Detroit/Cass Tech), the No. 1 offensive guard prospect in the nation, is no longer committed to Michigan.

For quite some time Dawson had been flirting with the idea of entertaining other programs despite his commitment to the Wolverines. Brady Hoke and his staff have stood firm on their policy of no longer recruiting prospects who commit to them and then decided to take more visits.

"I wasn't 100 percent sure, and I didn't want to go any longer hurting myself or the University of Michigan," he said. "I talked to my mom and coaches and they gave me the OK to do what I felt was best. I thank Coach [Brady] Hoke for giving me the opportunity, but it was something I had to do."

David Dawson, Michigan part ways - Michigan Wolverines Blog - ESPN

 

[NDinMich]

Frankly, that's a huge loss... Cass Tech kids are typically stone cold locks for Michigan.

Also correct. The only one that comes to mind off the top of my head is Dior Mathis to Oregon a few years ago. I'm sure there are some that go to MSU & EMU though, but not nearly the pipleline that UM has.

 

[ALLGATOR]

Dawson decommits from Michigan, will visit UF | Gator Prospectus Gator Prospectus - Gator Sports - Gainesville, FL - Archive

“It was nothing against them,” said Dawson, who is from Cass Tech in Detroit, Mich. “I just want to be in the SEC because I know I’ll be facing the best defensive linemen in the country every week, and that’s going to prepare me well for the NFL.”

Florida offensive center commit Cameron Dillard (Canton, Mich./Canton) has a close relationship with Dawson and will also be on his official visit this coming weekend.

 

[IrishMoore1]

If I was him, I'd go to Florida too LOL

 

[beryirish]

Michigan is pursuing Na'Ty Rodgers, Dorian Johnson, and Brendan Mahon for replacing Dawson.

Good...stay away from our boys!

 

[IrishLax]

Man that would suck if they got Dorian Johnson... would absolutely have fallen in their lap.

 

[beryirish]

Man that would suck if they got Dorian Johnson... would absolutely have fallen in their lap.

Pulling for the Buckeyes....second goes to Pitt

 

[NDhoosier]

Pulling for the Buckeyes....second goes to Pitt

I am pulling for IU!!! Go Hoosiers!

 

[Ironman8]

Michigan just got their 2nd '14 commit, from IL OT Denzel Ward. Kid is listed at 6'9, 295 already. Big boy.

 

[woolybug25]

Michigan just got their 2nd '14 commit, from IL OT Denzel Ward. Kid is listed at 6'9, 295 already. Big boy.

A 16-17 year old at 6'9"? I would be afraid of him growing too big. How many 7 footers do you see playing college football?

 

[Ironman8]

A 16-17 year old at 6'9"? I would be afraid of him growing too big. How many 7 footers do you see playing college football?

Can't think of one. Zach Banner was as big at the same age, though.

 

[gkIrish]

A 16-17 year old at 6'9"? I would be afraid of him growing too big. How many 7 footers do you see playing college football?

7 foot would be way too tall. QB can't see the receivers

 

[DomeLover3]

McGlinchey is 6'9, no?

 

[woolybug25]

McGlinchey is 6'9, no?

As a senior. That being said, it still worries me with him as well. There is such a thing as being too tall.


Some time it works out though....

 

[dudesthisisthebest]

Some time it works out though....

Brennan Curtin made it to the NFL at 6'9"

 

[GoldenIsThyFame]

@BillBankGreene: Gareon Conley tells me he will visit Ohio State and Oregon.

That means another Michigan decommit.

 

[NDinMich]

@BillBankGreene: Gareon Conley tells me he will visit Ohio State and Oregon.

That means another Michigan decommit.

Wonder if UM will offer Delano Hill now?

 

[GoldenBoy3]

Unbelievable..... Just unbelievable

 

[phork]

 

[koonja]

My roommate follows UM recruiting about as closely as I follow ND's. I don't remember the name, but he said they're about to lose a CB. Guy's considering Oregon, can't remember who else.

 

[Pa Golden Tate Fan]

My roommate follows UM recruiting about as closely as I follow ND's. I don't remember the name, but he said they're about to lose a CB. Guy's considering Oregon, can't remember who else.

Gareon Conley?

 

[koonja]

Gareon Conley?

Not sure. I honestly don't remember, but he's pretty sure he'll decommit.

 

[clashmore_mike]

Conley it is.

 

[clashmore_mike]

There was also some kind of tweet between him and another Michigan decommit about not letting Hoke pressuring him into anything. LOL