December 14th, 2022 at 12:18 PM ^
I really hope Iowa goes 13-2 next year, the losses both coming to UM in the B1G Championship and the CFP Final. Go Cade and Erick!
December 14th, 2022 at 12:25 PM ^
LOL. Fickle might have something to say about that
December 14th, 2022 at 12:28 PM ^
And bert. Still, we can hope. Also, excellent username. The Severans are shaking.
December 14th, 2022 at 12:32 PM ^
shoot, Brian Ferentz may have something to say about that
December 14th, 2022 at 12:45 PM ^
Yeah, but he's likely to stay silent, not wanting to be offensive.
December 14th, 2022 at 12:55 PM ^
He's the X-factor in all of this and he is really the one who faces the greatest scrutiny and pressure next season. They have lost of lot of people despite signing Cade including people on defense. The admin at Iowa, and Nebraska seem to be very patient or have some buried internal issues that makes necessary coaching changes very hard to make.
The pressure will really be on because if the offense sputters again - no one can claim that they don't have an effective QB - he won the BigTen title against Iowa!
Did Charlie Jones play for Iowa in the 2021 Indy game (right ?) I think he did and he wasn't a factor - move him over to Purdue and he was Chuck Sizzle.
December 14th, 2022 at 12:54 PM ^
Nah, I hope they end the CFB careers mired in the mediocrity that is Iowa football. Those two made their choices to burn bridges. They both easily could've/should've left on good terms, (at least publically) but made decisions not to do so.
December 14th, 2022 at 1:38 PM ^
How exactly did they burn bridges?
December 14th, 2022 at 1:51 PM ^
Well All implied Michigan was being shady and that's why he left. I'm not sure how Cade burned any bridges.
December 14th, 2022 at 2:30 PM ^
McNamara scoffed at the idea of having to compete for the job and went on a season long pout after he lost out to the more talented McCarthy, despite having had the honor of being voted a captain by his teammates. When he left, he didn’t express any appreciation for his time at Michigan or any well wishes for his now former teammates, something many players do who didn’t receive anything close to the playing time and accolades McNamara did at Michigan. For an example, here’s another portal entry, Louis Hansen:
How about George Rooks?
McNamara showed his true colors, and they don’t include blue. It doesn’t make him a terrible person, but let’s stop pretending that he’s St. Cade, the ultimate teammate and Michigan Man.
December 14th, 2022 at 3:00 PM ^
Cade always came off as a bit entitled and arrogant or at least he had that energy about him. Taking things personally and all that. He kinda just speaks his mind which I appreciate. Not a guy that speaks in fluffy platitudes that we expect. I think that gave him an edge and was to our benefit at times. I think we're seeing the more of negative side of that now. He probably is grateful for his time at Michigan, but I don't think it's in his personality to throw the niceties out there. It's definitely gonna rub some people the wrong way and is probably a little immature of him. There's no upside to bitching about Michigan other than coming off like a resentful ass. Wouldn't be my preference as far as people I like to be around, but that's how Cade is. Ultimately probably a good kid and has some talent and will likely mature. Wish him the best except vs. Michigan.
December 14th, 2022 at 6:57 PM ^
I wouldn’t say entitled so much as a gnawing chip on his shoulder. No doubt he paid his dues and probably was rightfully ticked off that no sooner had he wrapped up a Big Ten championship—the first mind you at in nearly two decades—then fans and media were already fanning over a freshman ‘phenom’ who had yet to do anything and even this year is partially riding the coattails of good vibes, confidence, and culture of last year’s team for which Cade was a major catalyst.
Bottom line: Cade is a competitor and competitors don’t like to lose and many don’t do so gracefully. He’s got more than a tinge of resemblance to Tom Brady in that way. That is not always a good thing as the winning can be overshadowed by the whining. That’s something that Brady has done from time to time and it rubs people the wrong way and comes across as petty, lacking in humility, and ungrateful.
Sometimes you have to know when to bow out and do so with style. As the saying goes, you either die a hero or live long enough to become the villain.
December 14th, 2022 at 2:47 PM ^
Cade threw shade at the NIL program and at the medical staff. As somebody who just left my very public job, I could throw shade all I want without concern that my employer would respond. But it is unseemly precisely because of that fact. It's not like Harbaugh or JJ could say "LOL Cade was a soft crybaby and everybody on the team hated him".
December 14th, 2022 at 3:09 PM ^
Meh. It admittedly wasn't the best look for either, but I'mma gunna take the high road and ignore all that and continue to root for them. They had some great moment in Michigan history. It is a lot for a kid to get passed over especially after having great success.
December 14th, 2022 at 4:44 PM ^
All's statements were premeditated and clearly intended to damage the program and coaches. They appeared to be calculated not spontaneous. For me that cancels out his contributions from playing. I don't wish him ill but I don't have any loyalty to him. I am neutral.
December 14th, 2022 at 1:00 PM ^
As long as two of the wins come against PSU and MSU I don't care much what their record is.
December 14th, 2022 at 1:21 PM ^
Cade to All to beat Penn State does have a nice ring to it...feels like a nostalgic old memory or something
December 14th, 2022 at 1:20 PM ^
The only time Iowa is going 13-2 next year is as a final score.
December 14th, 2022 at 2:23 PM ^
Are you kidding me! Watch, he’ll poach more of our players!
December 14th, 2022 at 3:20 PM ^
Why would you hope for such a thing? I couldn't care less about Iowa. I wish Cade and Erick well, but I doubt they'll find much success in that anemic offense.
December 14th, 2022 at 4:38 PM ^
Good luck to both of those players. Hope they have a good season
December 14th, 2022 at 6:11 PM ^
I hope they have a good schoolyear.
As for their season, Brian Ferentz is exactly what their manner of exit deserves.
I really do wish them well in school, though.
December 14th, 2022 at 8:35 PM ^
I would have been with you until they both aired their grievances publicly and did all this as captains. I'm indifferent to their success going forward but thankful for their parts in turning the program around.
December 14th, 2022 at 12:19 PM ^
Going in with a bit of familiarity with their QB at a school that churns our TEs, not surprising. Good luck to both, unless we meet again.
December 14th, 2022 at 12:21 PM ^
This is a very unsurprising headline. Good landing spot for him, and I hope he and Cade have an excellent season.
December 14th, 2022 at 5:37 PM ^
Indeed it is very unsurprising, as most have expected him to head to Iowa a few weeks now. Even before he hit the portal. Basically same with Cade.
Assume there's a bunch of "tampering" stories going around on twitter and via CFB media? No? Interesting those tampering claims most only get clicks when it's Harbaugh/Michigan
December 14th, 2022 at 12:21 PM ^
Shocker!!!
Whatever - good luck to both of them, until they meet Michigan. I really do hope they finish their college careers playing well and having success.
December 14th, 2022 at 12:22 PM ^
Good luck to the kid that wants to trust Iowa Doctors and S&C coaches!
December 14th, 2022 at 12:42 PM ^
This. Pot/kettle thing.
December 14th, 2022 at 12:22 PM ^
Hawkeye nation lets ride
December 14th, 2022 at 12:23 PM ^
We don´t play Iowa next year unless both teams make it to the Championship Game.
So good luck to both young men and really hope they get and stay healthy.
December 14th, 2022 at 12:35 PM ^
Healthy is the key. I've needed back surgery for about 15 years and refuse to get it until the pain becomes "give me the heroin" bad. Too many things can go wrong.
I hope Erik in particular gets a bunch of NIL money in case his pro career is short or doesn't happen at all.
Didn't appreciate the shit talking on the way out though. Don't parents teach kids not to burn bridges anymore?
December 14th, 2022 at 1:04 PM ^
From stuff I've read Parent may have been the biggest problem.....
December 14th, 2022 at 2:57 PM ^
All is an adult and a father. He’s responsible for his own words and actions. They aren’t daddy’s fault.
December 14th, 2022 at 1:05 PM ^
In this case I think Erick Jr learned it from Sr.
December 14th, 2022 at 1:08 PM ^
"Didn't appreciate the shit talking on the way out though. Don't parents teach kids not to burn bridges anymore?"
No proof but I'm reasonably certain dad carried the can of gasoline and handed Erik the matches.
December 14th, 2022 at 2:26 PM ^
My best friend when I was 18 was 22 and we were bodybuilding together. A year later he had a slight injury to his back was convinced by a surgeon to have back surgery. over 20 years later he still has back issues that have gotten worse and worse. The pain after the surgery was far worse than before. That being said, you never know when it comes to the back and spinal area. I would only view surgery as a last resort.
December 14th, 2022 at 1:26 PM ^
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_your_base_are_belong_to_us
December 14th, 2022 at 12:24 PM ^
I wish Cade the same success at Iowa as Petras has seen and I hope that All is able to play and stay healthy.
December 14th, 2022 at 12:25 PM ^
Not surprising. Hope he and Cade do reasonably well there and they can limit their subtle shots at Michigan on their way out the door
Will be interesting to watch Iowa next year. All is probably comparable to a lot of tight ends Iowa usually turns out and Cade is probably about as good a QB as Iowa really gets under Ferentz, but if their OL is still trash then it's not gonna matter much
December 14th, 2022 at 12:25 PM ^
Wish them well but man... Brian Ferentz makes Al Borges look like a HOF coach.
December 14th, 2022 at 12:26 PM ^
Sure seems like it.
December 14th, 2022 at 12:27 PM ^
fucking weird how all of this went down with him and Cade. Don't like how they both took swings at the program on the way out. Don't like that we treated Cade like shit (booing him). Don't like that All questioned the integrity of our medical staff. Don't like that its still all hush hush. Don't like that it distracted from bowl game prep. Don't like that they're still in the conference and at a decent team (with them on it). Don't like that they thought iowa was a culture fit after leaving UM.
Ready to move the F on. Bye.
December 14th, 2022 at 12:55 PM ^
Not going to wish anything but good luck to these guys because they are just young men playing football, but this doesn't 100% sit well with me as regards their teammates who voted them both captain. Cade seems bitter but we all saw the competition play out and he was clearly not the best QB on the team. Move on, yes, but you can't badmouth the program on your way.
With Erick All it is even harder to excuse his disloyalty to a program that made him a captain. They need him next year and I see this as him turning his back. If we end up playing Iowa next year I hope we stomp them.
December 14th, 2022 at 12:56 PM ^
I’m guessing in about ten years they both look back and say “yeah I wish I would’ve left Michigan differently”. They erased most of the good vibes and legacy very quickly. Will people remember them for being good players and captains or what they said on their way out?
December 14th, 2022 at 1:25 PM ^
That's a great point. As amazing as last year was... Depending on how the next 4 weeks go... It may be just a footnote to this year historically. Let us hope!!
December 14th, 2022 at 12:28 PM ^
I'm not nearly as big of a Cade/All supporter now than I was when Cade first announced. Both took shots at the school and the medical staff on their way out and All especially seemed to be blaming Michigan for decisions he made that ran counter to the advice he was giving by our clinicians.
I think they'll both do very well at Iowa but you wont find me cheering for either's success anymore.
December 14th, 2022 at 12:34 PM ^
I really wish someone would give these players the “Don’t bash your employer on the way out” speech.
If Cade McNamara wants to make it to the NFL, it will have to be as a good locker room back up QB player. Throwing shade at your former team, and leaving the team during the season as a captain are not those characteristics.