Josh Christopher commits to ASU
April 14th, 2020 at 12:46 AM ^
I'm responding with a confident "MAYBE" to all COVID related questions and predictions until further notice.
April 14th, 2020 at 12:48 AM ^
Also glad we got dicked around until pretty much any transfer worth a fuck has went elsewhere. Now we have an extra scholarship and nobody to give it to.
April 14th, 2020 at 12:52 AM ^
Need to try and get back in with Kristian Lander, if possible. He was wanting to reclassify to the 20 class and we thought we were full. He was interested in Michigan.
He wanted to play with his brother. He loved Michigan, but the draw to play with his brother was too much.
His brother is a bench warmer, he's gonna play on the court with him as much in Arizona as he would in Antarctica
Thats cool. Doesnt change the fact he toyed with Michigan
And his bro plays 3mpg at ASU so he wont do much playing with him
April 14th, 2020 at 10:05 AM ^
His brother doesn't play. He was the #498 in the country and his only offer was from ASU because they wanted to get Josh the next year
April 14th, 2020 at 11:08 AM ^
Strategy seems to have paid off for them.
Hahahahahahahaha
Fuck me.
Just another day in the life of a Michigan fan.
On the plus side, now it won't suck as much when next basketball season is cancelled.
People saying Todd deleted his commitment video from his IG
I swear if we (Howard Michigan) got played by these two 5 star buddies Im gonna be pissed. It feels like Christopher led Howard on. If Todd now decommits.....wtf
Why is it that nobody here besides Mel can recruit at a high level?
Well if Todd ends up sticking to his commitment, Howard would have had a very good class. Just the the amazing class we hoped for. Also pretty sure tons of sports recruit well considering Michigan has one of the most successful athletic departments in the country.
April 14th, 2020 at 11:26 AM ^
And if Todd doesn't come, which looks like it's going to be the case, it'll be yet another mediocre at best class.
I miss the Beilein method. What a great moment for Bobby Hurley.
Beilein wouldn't have had a chance for Christopher in the first place.
Exactly. He'd take 2-4 star players and win B10 titles and play in Final Fours.
April 14th, 2020 at 11:24 AM ^
And win as many national titles as me.
If you think taking second out of 380+ teams isn't successful then hop on the Bama Clemson Duke train. That's the only place youll be slightly satisfied.
This post aged well:
https://baconwire.siterubix.com/josh-christopher-crystal-bacon/
This isn't a good look however:
first-hand sources also say that some Michigan twitter accounts soured his opinion of the fan base. [...] he did name Gregg Henson as a prime example of his unsettling experience [...] Another account he singled out is Michigan fan Scott Bell
What a total dick move by Christopher. Normally, I would give a player the benefit of the doubt. But it's pretty obvious that he gave Michigan every reason to believe he was coming and Michigan made several roster moves to open up a spot for him. Then he dicks Michigan over at the last minute. Now, Michigan has lost their expected starting PG to transfer and has an open unfilled roster spot with most other options closed now. Well, I guess it's good Michigan didn't get this kid given how he played them. That's a sign of immaturity and a lack of class and/or character. There's a right way and wrong way to do things. Stringing a school along until the last minute, giving them the impression that you're coming, so that they make several moves which hurt the school and other players is the wrong way. Anybody who is giving him a pass is ignoring the negative impact on others.
But we still have a great class if we can keep it together. And maybe there will actually be a basketball season this year.
That’s why I don’t get excited about a kid until he actually signs his letter of intent. We have been burned so many times by these young kids.
Sounded like a prima dona jerk along. Now glad he won't be at Michigan.
If there is one thing Michigan knows, deep in it’s bones, it’s how to finish as a bridesmaid for those true top recruits, and never a bride.
Best of luck to Christopher, I’m sure he did what he felt was best. But how that old saying goes, the more things change.....
Epic miss. So odds on Todd gotta be like 5% now.
Now I’m starting to wonder if Christopher gave the heads up to Todd and that’s why he got cold feet last week.
Gut Punch!!!...and yes I still think he’s a very talented player. He could’ve changed our fortunes greatly for next year. Now you have to wonder if Todd will follow through on his commitment now.
If I were Josh Christopher’s parents and saw that one of the major epicenters of COVID is right in Ann Arbor’s backyard, I would be telling him to reconsider where he is playing too. ASU just makes sense for that reason. I mean Christopher is just using the basketball season as an NBA tryout anyway, so why not play with his brother close to home? There’s a good possibility there won’t be a college basketball season, so this is all a moot point.
April 14th, 2020 at 12:52 PM ^
What a dumbfuck idiot take yours is.... about the 'epicenter'....could it be any more short-sighted?
No Michigan fan who’s been paying attention to recruiting in the major sports over the last 20 years should be remotely surprised by this. We lead the nation in finishing second.
I know it doesn't work this way, but if I had a choice between a senior season for Livers or only one season of Christopher, I would choose Livers every time.
I disagree...we know what Livers is, Christopher brings star power and a chance to elevate the program to higher heights with his dribbling and penetration ability. We needed an infusion of athleticism on this squad and Christopher would’ve brought that in spades. Livers can spot up and play decent defense, but who can you confidently say that we have that can break down a defense next season and create for themselves or others?
I followed Livers his whole career and have an affinity for him. I'd feel the same about Derrick Walton or MAAR.
As to your question as to whom would help us more in a basketball sense for next year only- I think the answer is open to debate, and reasonable minds can differ.
I guess here’s to hoping that Franz can space things and get to the cup to open things up for Livers. Wouldn’t be upset to see Brooks learn how to penetrate either, but my assumption is Franz will do most of the attacking of the lane while we have people like Livers and Brooks spot up and work the ball inside to Davis and Dickenson. Hopefully we see Todd and Williams making a splash next year too. It will also be interesting to see how long it takes Zeb to get up and running. Curious if the learning curve under Juwan will be the same as it was under JB for PG. That would make basically any freshman PG useless for at least half a season.
Why does everyone think he led Michigan on? Because crystal balls? He never made one comment to anybody. Reporting fail if anything.
Can’t believe Brian wanted to fast forward through sr year X and Teske to watch Mike Smith, Eli, and Austin Davis as starters next year.
Well, no one outside of the program knows, but given the roster moves over the last two weeks and specifically Jace Howard walking on it implies that the coaches were expecting him to sign and had to make room for him.
Fake news.
Great talent, but guy is a tool. Total headcase. ASU? Very strange.
I mean his brother goes to school there and they’re very close...not that strange at all
Dumbass
Adidas does it again! ??♂️??♂️
I was starting to get a little upset about this kid's decision when my boss walked past my desk. He's a Nebraska fan. It made me realize there are only a few fan bases who are positioned like Michigan's fan base. Our consternation is whether another top 50 player is coming in. Most other teams would be happy to be in the top 10 of one of those players.
We are truly blessed to have Juwan Howard as Michigan's coach.
I don’t wish him well at ASU. I don’t wish him anything, good or bad. His existence, happiness, sadness, etc is now irrelevant to me. I’ll save my wishes, thank you.
Well now that leaves a spot for Greg Brown hahahaha
Another in a long list of almost's
April 14th, 2020 at 10:15 AM ^
Forks up?!? Well that really forking sucks.
April 14th, 2020 at 10:24 AM ^
Fans suck for giving high school athletes this much interest. If COVID-19 was good for one thing, it might be for sake of placing sports into proper perspective.
In the case of this particular recruiting class, of what difference for 1+dones with an interrupted or non-existent season. And regardless, move along.
One thing is for certain, the University of Michigan will remain a vital institution regardless of what transpires in the world of D1 athletics.
April 14th, 2020 at 10:25 AM ^
And this is why I literally could give 2 shits about recruiting - in any sport.
Damned if we do, damned if we dont.
April 14th, 2020 at 10:29 AM ^
Meh. That’s why I take at face value what I hear/see/listen from these kids and recruitment sites. Wake me when they actually sign.
April 14th, 2020 at 10:31 AM ^
I’ll take the blame, I watched the highlight video.
and just follow the $$$$$$$$$$$
isnt ASU and adidas school? Vs Nike