Some New Enrollees Practicing Already
Per Isaiah Hole - https://wolverineswire.usatoday.com/2019/12/19/michigan-football-recruiting-signing-day-commits-to-practice-during-bowl-prep/
Feels like vintage 15-16 Harbaugh using every rule to his advantage. Nice.
December 19th, 2019 at 1:48 PM ^
I recall Kevin Grady participating in Bowl practices his senior year of high school
December 19th, 2019 at 5:22 PM ^
I always though Grady was gonna be the next Jerome Bettis.
December 19th, 2019 at 6:00 PM ^
Yes, and the rumor was he trucked Ernest Shazor on the way to a long TD run, further fueling the hype. Especially because by that point the legend of Shazor had grown to mythic proportions itself.
December 19th, 2019 at 1:51 PM ^
Although apparently within the rules, seems like the kind of thing that will be negatively reported on for Harbuagh. Meanwhile, lots of other teams with academic scandals, questionable recruiting practices... and crickets.
December 19th, 2019 at 2:25 PM ^
It's not a big deal and is done by other schools as well. Recruits that enroll early can practice with the team after enrolling in school. The most widely publicized one was Jalen Hurts as he was used on Alabama's scout team to simulate Deshaun Watson in preparation for the CFP National Championship Game after only being on campus for a week:
The one I have not seen yet is an early enrollee participating in a bowl game or CFP playoffs. That would be different.
December 19th, 2019 at 2:30 PM ^
I could imagine a team trying to use that loophole if their bowl game was after the start of the winter semester.
December 19th, 2019 at 3:00 PM ^
Pretty sure there are rules against early enrollees playing in the game
December 19th, 2019 at 2:25 PM ^
This type of negative reporting is good for the school. I miss the days Harbaugh was in the news for this type of stuff. Sounds like a nice incentive to enrolling early IMO.
December 19th, 2019 at 2:55 PM ^
Agreed... Jim is an Alpha competitor.... when he can push the limits, that kinda stuff drives him. I actually think the NCAA mind-fucked him a bit when they passed the rule limiting satellite camps.
People shit on him for those antics, but I think that was sincerely Jim being himself, showing recruits that he's willing to out think and out work any recruiter in college football. Yeah, it sure would be nice to out coach every opposing coach and have a team out play ever opponent too, but it doesn't have to be one for the other.
December 19th, 2019 at 1:52 PM ^
That's pretty sweet.
And I really appreciate them putting the box score from the OSU game at the top of the article.
Cunts.
December 19th, 2019 at 1:56 PM ^
This has me giggling pretty good.
December 19th, 2019 at 1:54 PM ^
That's very good for those players. They are going to know what is expected of them in terms of ability, fundamentals, conditioning etc etc
December 19th, 2019 at 1:57 PM ^
Good, hope we get good production from this class
December 19th, 2019 at 2:05 PM ^
I was kinda miffed that they didn't better explain the rule in question. But after thinking about it for, ohh, three seconds, I'm glad they didn't. Now every other coach is wondering just what the hell! LMAO!!! This is the stuff JH did when he was first hired - parse the rulebook for any and every advantage.
This may not help the team perform better, but it's something that sets Michigan apart from everyone else. And yeah, this will bring haters out of the woodwork, and good for it!
December 19th, 2019 at 2:21 PM ^
Sweet. So Harbaugh found a loophole that will be copied by all other schools by next year.
And the SEC, Clemson, and OSU will continue to play skool and pay 6 figure salaries to their roster.
I appreciate Harbaugh looking for every angle within the rules, but getting 5 players 3 early days of practice won't level the playing field and beat the farce of a system that is NCAA football.
December 19th, 2019 at 2:31 PM ^
In the words of South Park, "Simpsons already did it." This "loophole" has been known for years and widely practiced across college football already. Most notably, Jalen Hurts in preparation for the CFP National Championship game simulated Deshaun Watson after enrolling early:
December 19th, 2019 at 2:39 PM ^
I appreciate Harbaugh looking for every angle within the rules, but getting 5 players 3 early days of practice won't level the playing field and beat the farce of a system that is NCAA football.
Agreed. It's not going to solve world hunger either.
December 20th, 2019 at 10:34 AM ^
Seriously... why even waste time with practice in the first place? In fact, why even have a coaching staff?
December 19th, 2019 at 2:32 PM ^
Alabama has done this for years
December 19th, 2019 at 2:53 PM ^
but have you found them in the student directory yet?!
December 19th, 2019 at 2:56 PM ^
You know those young men will be drinking whole milk and eating steak, RARE steak
December 19th, 2019 at 3:06 PM ^
Do we have a complete list of early enrollees? I haven't seen one yet.
December 19th, 2019 at 3:37 PM ^
Not sure who it is...but in other news, apparently there's a position switch from offense to defense.
December 19th, 2019 at 4:02 PM ^
WR to CB?
December 19th, 2019 at 4:48 PM ^
That would make sense. Feels like the staff is taking a bunch of fast guys and will flip the ones that don't win spots on offense over to defense.
December 19th, 2019 at 4:48 PM ^
I heard Ben Mason is going to be punting and returning kickoffs next year.
December 19th, 2019 at 4:50 PM ^
This is awesome! Didn't know that could happen.
December 19th, 2019 at 5:12 PM ^
Georgia does this too. Talked about on local radio here every year
December 19th, 2019 at 5:54 PM ^
Any practice and exposure to the team for next season is a positive to me. Get out there and show what they can do.
December 19th, 2019 at 6:10 PM ^
There will be a new rule implemented after this year to prohibit Harbaugh from doing this.
December 19th, 2019 at 6:20 PM ^
Oh I get it, we’re still pretending that Harbaugh knows that he’s doing.
December 20th, 2019 at 2:42 AM ^
...doing what?
December 19th, 2019 at 6:49 PM ^
WD,
Is that white bomber/varsity style jacket available for sale? #LMGTFY
December 19th, 2019 at 7:20 PM ^
Love this coach Harbaugh. To me he came back halfway through the season.
December 19th, 2019 at 8:19 PM ^
OMG! I hope someone cautioned them not to talk to the Freep about stretching!
December 19th, 2019 at 8:46 PM ^
I live by the philosophy that forgiveness is better sought than permission. Good for Jim
December 20th, 2019 at 10:38 AM ^
# Me Too