Donovan Peoples-Jones will Announce this Thursday Night on ESPN

Submitted by Indonacious on December 12th, 2016 at 11:40 AM

Ed-Ace: TomVH tweeted out a correction. The announcement will be on ESPN, not ESPNU, on Thursday at 8:30 pm ET.

Justin RoseVerified account‏@JRoseWXYZ

MI's top prospect, @dpeoplesjones will announce his college decision Thursday night on @ESPNU from our studio. #Michigan #MSU in final 5

http://michigan.247sports.com/Article/Commitment-date-set-for-Donovan-Peoples-Jones-49744919

"At this point I'd be surprised if Peoples-Jones ended up anywhere but Ann Arbor."

"Heading into his junior season Peoples-Jones erupted as a national recruit after winning The Opening Finals Nike Football Rating championship competing alongside many of the nation's top prospects who were a year older. He ran a 4.42 laser-time 40-yard dash with a 42-inch vertical leap."

http://247sports.com/Player/Donovan-Peoples-Jones-37087

# 11 Overall (247 Composite Rankings)
# 1 WR

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feanor

December 12th, 2016 at 11:42 AM ^

This seems like a positive development

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TheReal_GR3

December 12th, 2016 at 11:54 AM ^

BS... They announced it before the kid even could.

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TheReal_GR3

December 12th, 2016 at 12:05 PM ^

Also it will not be on ESPNU. It will be on ESPN.

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NYC Fan

December 12th, 2016 at 12:17 PM ^

And comments in another thread by you. I take it this is a good thing for us.

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WolvinLA2

December 12th, 2016 at 12:22 PM ^

I also made this deduction.

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julesh

December 12th, 2016 at 12:32 PM ^

I'm guessing you mean this comment?

Man if FSU is pissed now they are going to be really pissed on the 15th.

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Bodogblog

December 12th, 2016 at 12:55 PM ^

In the "any rumors this weekend" thread, the poster mentioned that a recruit would be announcing today when his announcment date would be, and that it had been in the works for weeks. Moments later this came out on DPJ.

If true, would seem to be good news for UM. Decision made a a little while ago would point to UofM and smother the weekend OSU rumor.

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NYC Fan

December 12th, 2016 at 12:59 PM ^

^^^^^

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ijohnb

December 12th, 2016 at 1:17 PM ^

I get a quick rundown of the weekend OSU rumor? Was it just "he might be going to OSU?" I have heard rumors about the rumors, but have not heard an explanation of what exactly the rumors were.

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Jim Harbaugh

December 12th, 2016 at 3:01 PM ^

Rumor from Land of 10 OSU reporter that one of his "sources" said DPJ was 50/50 on OSU/FSU... Michigan eliminated.

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RapidTransit

December 12th, 2016 at 4:57 PM ^

An announcement about an announcement about an announcement. Announcement^3

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HateSparty

December 12th, 2016 at 1:29 PM ^

Thank you for keeping us updated. Hoping for Blue.

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stephenrjking

December 12th, 2016 at 1:42 PM ^

When I see mysterious, allegedly insider information, I have one response: Hold me TomVH.

Oh, hey, look:

Regarding Donovan Peoples-Jones' commitment on TV, it is not on ESPNU, it's on ESPN. It will be on 8:30pm on Thursday on RecruitingNation
— Tom VanHaaren (@TomVH) December 12, 2016

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TheReal_GR3

December 12th, 2016 at 2:03 PM ^

Yup. Tom and I just spoke today. I'll be in Detroit on Thursday.

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TheReal_GR3

December 12th, 2016 at 2:32 PM ^

I'll just say this hear... Donovan has been attempting to schedule this announcement for weeks. This has nothing to do with this past weekend or OSU.

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TheReal_GR3

December 12th, 2016 at 11:04 PM ^

Want to add one thing since I see even some of our most trusted writers making this suggestion... No one is making this decision but Donovan. No one. He is extremely independent, EXTREMELY. Any story suggesting any influence from anyone is completely wrong. No one knows his choice.

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Maizen

December 12th, 2016 at 11:27 PM ^

How far in advance does ESPN find out the school choice. I'm assuming their graphics department needs to know beforehand correct?

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TheReal_GR3

December 13th, 2016 at 8:56 AM ^

We will find out when you find out, live.

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DHughes5218

December 12th, 2016 at 11:44 PM ^

You seem to have inside information on DPJ and you seem to be posting on a Michigan fan board, not OSU, FSU, or MSU...I can read between the lines. DPJ is a Wolverine but don't worry, I won't let anyone know you told me.

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TheReal_GR3

December 13th, 2016 at 8:57 AM ^

Who I am a fan of has no impact on his choice.

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Babyblu

December 12th, 2016 at 12:54 PM ^

OSU. I guess the last visit with his family and Meyer sealed the deal. Having a class of 9 5 star players made the future look to good. Also its still close enough for family. I guess his family wasnt thrilled with Harbaugh, they thought he was fake and shallow with them.

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jmblue

December 12th, 2016 at 12:57 PM ^

Your join date and posting history sure don't suggest a concern troll...

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snarling wolverine

December 12th, 2016 at 1:32 PM ^

A quick summary of the posting history of this guy:

1. "OSU is awesome, and Luke Fickell is even more awesome."

2. "Jabrill Peppers is overrated. James Worthy and Joe Louis were better players on Michigan's defense."

3. "Jabrill, please go to the NFL! Pretty please?"

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Ray

December 12th, 2016 at 2:36 PM ^

Grammar, and prose

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Blue4U

December 12th, 2016 at 12:58 PM ^

your account is only 5 days old

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Monkey House

December 12th, 2016 at 12:59 PM ^

dumb troll

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readyourguard

December 12th, 2016 at 1:04 PM ^

How sad is it that you actually get emotional satisfaction from posting this? I mean, think about that for a second.

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Yo_Blue

December 12th, 2016 at 1:10 PM ^

Man, come on. Don't assume that there is any kind of thought process involved.

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East German Judge

December 12th, 2016 at 1:10 PM ^

OMG, I never thought about all those issues. Glad you're here to enlighten us. So next question, should we fire Harbaugh now or after NSD?

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Michigan FTW Again

December 12th, 2016 at 1:14 PM ^

Oakland...

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Jim Harbaugh

December 12th, 2016 at 3:07 PM ^

Something something LA Rams

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BassDude138

December 12th, 2016 at 1:20 PM ^

Interesting that he would be the first recruit to say something like that about Harbaugh. After the countless times he's been on campus, he just had that epiphany this weekend, after his official visit, once the OSU coaches stopped by his house? Seems legit. C- on your troll game. Too obvious and predictable. Go back and refine your technique and work on execution.

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bronxblue

December 12th, 2016 at 1:22 PM ^

Gonna be cold in Bolivia, might want to pack a jacket.

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wayneandgarth

December 12th, 2016 at 1:55 PM ^

wouldn't it be warm this time of year? Or are you talking mountains?

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RGard

December 12th, 2016 at 1:40 PM ^

Douchecanoe.

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Mr. Yost

December 12th, 2016 at 1:07 PM ^

Scheduling your announcement after a visit? Yeah, I'd say that's positive indeed.

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TheReal_GR3

December 12th, 2016 at 2:27 PM ^

Been in the works for almost 3 weeks. Nothing to do with this past weekend.

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EastCoast Esq.

December 12th, 2016 at 11:43 AM ^

This has to be good timing immediately after a visit to Michigan, right?

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winterblue75

December 12th, 2016 at 11:44 AM ^

Or after a visit from 3 OSU coaches.

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The Legion

December 12th, 2016 at 11:50 AM ^

doubt it........last gas attempt from OSU

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alum96

December 12th, 2016 at 11:54 AM ^

They are a gassy people...

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pkatz

December 12th, 2016 at 11:54 AM ^

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Clarence Boddicker

December 12th, 2016 at 12:50 PM ^

Maybe he does mean that the OSU coaches took one last opportunity to fart at DPJ's house. A cheap tactic if you ask me, but not a huge surprise given the proclivity for cooler shitting among the fan base.

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Babyblu

December 12th, 2016 at 12:58 PM ^

recruiting methoods and results. They have dominated the conference, and the 2017 class has a average ranking right now of over 96.0, that is nuts ..... further they are the leading favs for 3 more 5 star players yet to commit. Crazy.

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