#1 Quarterback Julian Sayin in Portal
Julian Sayin has entered the portal. His final list was Alabama, Texas, LSU, and Ohio State. Could this explain why Ryan Day hired Bill O’Brien (I’m not sure how involved he would have been in Sayin’s recruitment prior to leaving Alabama)
January 19th, 2024 at 10:11 AM ^
Tom Loy (I know, I know) says OSU or USC:
January 19th, 2024 at 10:18 AM ^
If he's looking at OSU, I hope all of our private investigators are laser focused on making sure he doesn't receive and monetary inducements. And also that the first contact between him and the school wasn't until the portal announcement. That would be a real competitive advantage to get the top QB in the country without following the rules.
January 19th, 2024 at 10:43 AM ^
Found the stand up comedian.
January 19th, 2024 at 10:55 AM ^
Do we have the stones to spy on and report OSU? Or do we just make a collage/scrap book every time they hurt us?
January 19th, 2024 at 11:39 AM ^
We provided proof that the had our signs in 2018-19, and that they shared our signs with Purdue and Iowa for the B1G CG in 21 & 22. The B1G Commish (Petitti) yawned at that in the face of the biggest cheating scandal in the history of the world...
January 19th, 2024 at 10:14 AM ^
If the kid can look at how Penix did with Deboer and think he needs to go elsewhere, he’s not very bright.I assume it must be because it he decided he doesn’t want to sit behind Milroe for possibly two years.
January 19th, 2024 at 10:20 AM ^
Not very bright? He's about to get signing bonuses, I mean NIL deals where he allows companies to use his name, image, or likeness from two schools in the same cycle. Sounds pretty damn smart to me, be set for life before you even have to worry about the NFL or even taking a snap in college.
January 19th, 2024 at 11:37 AM ^
Shake down as many schools as you can for as much as you can, because money is all that matters, right?
January 19th, 2024 at 10:33 AM ^
I think it's more that a Cali kid doesn't want to live in Tuscaloosa if he's not getting coached by the GOAT
January 19th, 2024 at 10:16 AM ^
Would be a dream if we got him, but maybe he'd jar someone else loose from a school he goes to that we can pick up.
January 19th, 2024 at 10:21 AM ^
If he'd already played his freshman year at Alabama I'd say Michigan ought to put the full court press on him so you could get someone in here with experience, but he's the same class as Jadyn. So unless you think Sayin is truly that much better than Jadyn and you're willing to risk him walking out the door, I'd say just stay where you're at.
I know Davis fell down the rankings, but that seems more based on his measureables. His play on the field speaks for itself.
January 19th, 2024 at 10:18 AM ^
We have GOT to get our bag game going.
January 19th, 2024 at 10:29 AM ^
We’ll probably get it going just in time for the NCAA to start cracking down on it, like they just did to FSU.
January 19th, 2024 at 10:22 AM ^
OSU is big big mad that we won the national championship and been punk'n them.
January 19th, 2024 at 12:40 PM ^
I confess I am big mad. Not resentful, though. You had a great team.
January 19th, 2024 at 12:53 PM ^
I love that Ohio State is just doubling down on the strategy that allowed us to dominate them the past three years. Keep hiring mercenaries that contribute nothing to program culture.
January 19th, 2024 at 10:24 AM ^
I don't understand how OSU can be in consideration knowing they have a QB in the same class, a transfer QB this year and multiple other QBs.
It's so annoying how well they recruit and always seem to be in contention for everyone. I doubt he ends up there in this case, but overall it's annoying.
January 19th, 2024 at 10:40 AM ^
Urban Meyer likely set up a major league bagmen operation, which is why Ohio State is always on the final list for 5 stars. Why else would OSU be always mentioned, and Michigan almost never mentioned. Winning? Self explanatory. It’s astonishing to me the lack of impact that 3 straight Big 10 titles/CFP appearances has on recruiting. Coaching stability? Michigan has an issue here, but it’s no secret that the natives are getting restless with Day. Weather-no difference. Facilities-no first hand knowledge, but I suspect no difference. Culture? Michigan has this one. It’s got be be money and/or differing academic expectations. A private investigation of Ohio State recruiting practices would probably bear fruit.
January 19th, 2024 at 11:04 AM ^
I think he setup a lot more than a bagmen service. He has been repeatedly deemed unhireable by I believe the Cover 3 and Solid Verbal podcasts crews. I think others have said similar things. I don't get what that means, but I have to assume he setup something closer to Hugh Freeze at Ole Miss than a few casual local business investors in his team.
January 19th, 2024 at 11:13 AM ^
I've read several sources state that the cultures at OSU and Michigan appeal to different types of kids. They're quite distinct and that adds another dimension to the rivalry.
January 19th, 2024 at 12:18 PM ^
There's a culture difference? Are you sure?
Those in Columbus are driving around in Mercedes AMG G63's and wearing Louis Vuitton shoes. Michigan players are donating school supplies, providing Thanksgiving dinners, helping Holiday Toy Drives, and giving back to Mott's.
Oh - there does seem to be a difference - and, I LOVE the maturity, accountability, sense of community, and responsibility of the men on Michigan's roster.
January 19th, 2024 at 12:57 PM ^
This. Ohio State appeals to kids who treat CFB narrowly like a business designed to maximize their individual profit. Michigan appeals to kids who treat CFB like a brotherhood designed to make them successful at life.
January 19th, 2024 at 7:30 PM ^
Are you saying someone motivated by financial gain first and foremost might not fit the Michigan FB culture? Huh?
Some dimly think that means self interest and private enterprise are threatened. Not sure why.
January 19th, 2024 at 10:24 AM ^
I don't understand the point of him going to OSU. If he ends up there, either he or Noland will transfer out before this is all done and over with. They're in the same class. Its not like they can both play.
I mean sure, if he wants to go there OSU should take him, let him compete and let the chips fall where they may. But Noland was really highly ranked too. Is Sayin supposed to be that much better?
It just doesn't seem like you're getting a noticeably visible upgrade. But if you take him, either he or Noland will not be on the roster within a year or two.
January 19th, 2024 at 11:50 AM ^
Yea but if you have both you get to keep whichever turns out to be better. There's no guarantee on either of them, even if they both seem likely to be good. It'd truly be an embarrassment of riches for them, but I don't know why they'd turn it down
January 19th, 2024 at 10:24 AM ^
Not coming here, Just Saying...
January 19th, 2024 at 10:30 AM ^
You hate to see it. Needs a bigger bag of cash.
January 19th, 2024 at 10:35 AM ^
Wherever Julian Sayin ends up, this is just a PSA that Michigan is defending national champs and has beaten anOSU 3 years running (would've been 4 if Dan Villari had a say in it). Now back to your regularly scheduled hand wringing.
January 19th, 2024 at 10:38 AM ^
I have accepted that any time I see that a "former 5*" is in the portal I immediately move on. Especially if they come from a bag-happy program. We will not land these players; we couldn't even land the hometown 5* in the portal.
When I see "3 year starter from Northwestern, Stanford, etc." enters portal, that is when I start to get excited.
I would love to be able to stock up on some of these supreme athletes, but we have shown that we will not engage in the bag game for recruits. Stay a couple years and have some success? Then yes, but who can knock a 18-19 year old kid who sees instant 6 or 7 figures vs maybe some money 2-3 years from now. Even if the kid considers that, I'm sure his circle usually will campaign for the former.
January 19th, 2024 at 10:46 AM ^
Cash is currently being counted and loaded in paper bags by the hairless nuts !!!
January 19th, 2024 at 11:44 AM ^
Counted?
You give them a lot of credit, son...
January 19th, 2024 at 1:04 PM ^
January 19th, 2024 at 10:51 AM ^
OP, what are you Saying?
January 19th, 2024 at 10:57 AM ^
We would love to have him.
Just Sayin'
January 19th, 2024 at 11:21 AM ^
Looking at Ohio St and USC, let’s hope he goes to USC.
January 19th, 2024 at 12:59 PM ^
Let Day keep trying to solve his problems with money. As long as he doesn't invest in the real issue there, which is his culture
January 19th, 2024 at 11:26 AM ^
Is Bama's roster imploding?
I think we're looking at Georgia and OSU being the #1 and #2 teams in "Team Talent" for the '24 season.
January 19th, 2024 at 11:46 AM ^
Kinda sorta, but I mean, they had more 5-starz on their roster than the B1G had combined. Hard to feel sorry for them...
January 19th, 2024 at 11:53 AM ^
Va - I don't feel sorry for Bama - though, I do feel that DeBoer's going to be on a hot seat much quicker than he may have anticipated.
Bama plays at Wisconsin (Camp Randall) and hosts Georgia in September. It's possible they could be 2-2 on October 1st. And, later in the season - the Tide will travel to Tennessee. LSU, and Oklahoma - with other key games including hosting Missouri and Mercer.
I predict a bit of unrest in Tuscaloosa.
Oh - one other thing - has anyone ever questioned how Bama was able to recruit so incredibly successfully over the years? Perhaps their engineering program was part of the reason.
January 19th, 2024 at 12:48 PM ^
That Alabama team that Michigan beat was the single most talented team in history from a recruiting stars perspective.
Wow. That's cool.
January 19th, 2024 at 11:52 AM ^
I wonder what Goku and Vegeta think of this transfer?
January 19th, 2024 at 11:52 AM ^
Not Saiyan, just Sayin
January 19th, 2024 at 12:45 PM ^
He'll go to their highest bidder just like the rest of the portal guys.
January 19th, 2024 at 12:55 PM ^
This one stings for Bama fans. They've been bragging about this kid for a while.
January 19th, 2024 at 1:03 PM ^
Don't know what the hell is going on behind closed doors at OSU, but they must be in taking a lot more than the $13 million that Day asked for. If the NCAA looked into what FSU did, then how can they not be pressured into looking into what OSU is doing.
January 19th, 2024 at 1:15 PM ^
Day does have a reputation for putting QB's in the league, going to the Heisman ceremony, and playing in a passing offense. Haskins, Fields, and Stroud was quite a run.
January 19th, 2024 at 2:21 PM ^
That is understandable, but why would Sayin want to commit to OSU knowing Noland is coming in next year, and Howard would be the starter? After Howard, OSU has Brown and Noland, and now maybe Sayin too? Michigan has a reputation of putting OL in the NFL, but they are not getting double-digit 5 star OL commits next year. NIL is beyond getting out-of-hand; it is getting into the realm of violations now that need to be looked at.
January 19th, 2024 at 1:42 PM ^
Dude came from another planet, while his race was obliterated by an evil overlord. After every game he gets stronger...by the time he plays us, he could very well be a Super Saiyan!
January 19th, 2024 at 1:47 PM ^
His favorite target in HS was Josh Marshall, fwiw.
January 19th, 2024 at 2:01 PM ^
As we sit here twittling our thumbs …. As Osu keeps adding pieces …