Are all Michigan players on South Africa trip?
I just watched a short video clip posted at Wolverineswire.com of the South Africa trip. I really love each and every trip they've taken the last few years. This was a nice clip of Michigan players with South African kids, teaching a bit of football.
I was curious, watching the clip, if the entire team went. I know from previous years that walk ons were on the trips to Italy and France, which makes sense. I also remember a few players opting out, for various reasons (coursework, family commitments, etc.) I'm wondering if any active players didn't go this year. I'm also wondering if anyone went who has retired from football (St. Juste,) graduated (Peters) or is considering a transfer (Sims.)
Something I read recently helped me to see that there is a fair amount of camaraderie, even with guys who leave the team for various reasons. Everyone wants to play and see the field. You can't blame someone at all for leaving who is buried on the depth chart, especially like Peters.
Peters went on the trip
Transfer to Cape Town University confirmed.
As it should be, as other guys did last year who were on their way out. The guys are on the team this year, it's an educational trip, it's great that they don't get a cold shoulder because they're transferring.
Nope and it's high time somebody started some transfer rumors about those that didnt go IMO.
I mean what other reason could there be for somebody not taking an extended overseas trip other than that?
AIDS?
Dr Mantis, is that you?
It's not whether they have AIDS, it's whether they have the AIDS big time.
Not the Gay AIDS though, the other kind!
Nice reuse of a poor comment from a different thread. +1...
Your sense of humor has AIDS
I was really worried about this when I first heard they were going to South Africa, but so far it seems like they haven't really had that much unprotected sex with the locals.
Please define "that much".
You mean today?
I’m not just sure that joke isn’t funny, I’m HIV positive.
-Cartman
Agreed.
It took a year, but sure enough, David Long has transferred.
No. Everyone did not go.
It seems like the kids should be able to get credits for these trips. They are packed with historical and cultural learning.
Uh, no. Going on a one-week sightseeing vacation and taking lots of pictures should not result in college credits -- unless, of course, you attend The Ohio State University.
Good call... A 1 credit seminar at least, maybe write a paper about it.
Are you sure they don't?
This seems like a good place to ask something I've wondered about. Obviously, these trips are legal. M must have run it by their attorneys before the first one, Saban, Meyer and Dantonio are all aware of them and haven't raised any objections, it's so open even the NCAA must be aware of them and hasn't said anything (OK, that doesn't prove anything). As a casual observer, this looks to me like they are giving an extra benefit to members of the football team that isn't generally available to students. Does anyone know what the legal justification is for the trips? I wonder if this is part of the syllabus for the one credit class that FB players take.
Don’t think they’ll ever post an official list, you’ll have to look for pics, videos and players tweets/Instagram posts.
Two big time players that I know did not attend are DPJ and Tarik Black
Injury related?
some players i believe are not there:
-DPJ
-T. Black
-C. Kemp
-J. Metellus
I'm sure there are others.
I thought I saw Metellus in one of the vids but that could be someone else with dreads.
You probably were confused with him and Ben Mason.
Metellus is there. He's in one of the MGoBlue videos.
I can confirm all 4 of these guys are inside me.
Were we done with the HIV jokes?
Glad that Brandon was able to go.
With a group this size, seems like there would always be a few who have other commitments etc. Lot of families have travel plans right now as well.
Great for CROOTIN!
It doesn't look they all went. Haven't seen Tarik Black or DPJ at all probably due to them recovering from injuries. It's also possible that some players chose to go home and see their families for more time rather than go on the trip
Yes, Tarik and DPJ are not on the trip.
Can't wait to see what Rico Beard thinks about that.
Is nobody concerned that DPJ's injury is apparently so serious that he can't even go sightseeing?
Not one of us.
Participation has always been optional, and I don't think the entire team has made any one trip. Family may interfere, and I know some players chose foreign study the last couple of years. I'll bet it's the same story this year - a lot take the trip, some choose family, some choose study abroad. I'm sure some were held out for injury, and still others decided to lounge around and imitate Animal House.
As long as the opportunity is open to the entire team, I won't fault those that chose do something else. (However, personally, I'll wonder WTF!??!)
Are the live feeds sounding like a swarm of bees are coming like during the World Cup ?
I had almost forgotten the sweet sound of the vuvuzela.
I had already forgotten about damn horns.
I'm concerned.
You think you have it bad? I'm concerned that I'm NOT concerned!
I dont think the "common fan" realizes Michigan teams have been going on these trips forever.Softball went to Japan,Basketball went to Italy (Fab 5),Australia ,tennis team went to Brazil,etc etc its not like its a Harbaugh idea.
Michigan has private donors pay for these trips,maybe Michigan donors actually care more about the University than just winning games,I have no idea why other schools (swimming in cash) dont do these things,maybe their donors dont love their Universities as much.
As far as i know college football teams cant practice during this time of year (i could be wrong) so why not take trips,bond as a team,see things most will never get to see?
Another reason why the University of Michigan is the greatest University on the planet !
GO BLUE !!!
Some of the videos of the Fab Five in Italy are priceless.
I hope they have fun in South Africa.