Speight Returning?

He just needs to ascend. Two decent outings and he will start vs osu.

It's a fair question at this point. Peters hasn't been asked to do too much. He's done well with what he's been tasked with so far, and that's definitely encouraging. Hasn't made too many mistakes. But he hasn't been in a big game yet. He hasn't been forced to command the huddle in a raucous environment with his team's season on the line. He hasn't had to stare down his team's biggest rivals and be asked to deliver what so few Michigan QBs have been able to deliver recently: a victory. 

The last three games of the season, Wisconsin, OSU, and bowl game, will tell us a lot about whether we can expect to see Peters next September, or if it may be Speight. If he delivers in those games, plays well, maybe even helps orchestrate a victory over OSU, Speight may not end up playing another down here. If Peters stinks it up, that opens the door for Speight to get his job back next Fall. 

Please god no. Brandon needs to keep playing. He is doing just fine.

It would be interesting to see what Speight can do when he has a functional running game. He's never had that before and looked really good at times last year. Not that I think he should play over Peters, but Speight was pretty good for much of last year. 

I like a healthy Wilton Speight with a hopfully better O-Line and a really good backfiled vs Notre Dame. At least Peters will have the experience incase anything happens (transfer). I'm just glad to hear the kid is getting better!

I just hope he is back and healthy for 2018.  I don't see him grad transferring, and he takes a lot of heat for this year's performance up to the injury.  Although I beleive he cost michigan the ohio game last year "not the refs".  I still believe up until I see something different from Peters when healthy he is the best Qb.  He came into the year with a whole new young wide recievers and for the most part new o-line.  The two picks against Florida, 1-it touched the recievers hands 2-was really bad, but we have not thrown the ball at all with peters in, and will need to against Wisconsin and Ohio.  I also hope they learned their lesson in the Penn st. game when playing Ohio.  We will not be able to just play man against that team they will need to run zone and keep things in front of them or the quarterback/offense being able to throw won't matter.

Why are you implying he's a great grad transfer???? He should stay here at all costs.

...than Peters. If he can start either of the last two you do it.

We all know it's much easier for young QBs to come off the bench if needed than handle the pressure of being the starter plus Speight starting makes it a bigger challenge for the DC to prepare for them.

Barring mssive qb injuries. 

I really hope Wilton is 100% healthy and playing for Michigan next year as BP's backup.

Will be interesting if he is ready for the bowl game. Would he start over Peters?

Wilton has a better chance of starting for Notre Dame next September 1st than of starting against them.

Glad to hear positive progress with Wilton. Hope he is ready to go soon as he is another viable option at QB.

While I am sure that Harbaugh is not spreading any misinformation,I wonder if he is putting that out publicly in an attempt to get Durkin (and Wisconsin and OSU later) to prepare (at least a little) for 2 QB scenarios. I'm sure Durkin would like to do whatever he can to make Peters beat them and not give up 300+ yards rushing. If he thinks there is any chance Speight will play they will have to spend at least some practice time and install a strategy for a full up Michigan passing attack.

 

It seems like people have a personal stake in Peters starting. It’s OK, guys. He will get his chance to start at some point, and we hope he’s great. But if Speight comes back and beats him out, that’s good for Michigan. If Speight comes back and Peters wins the job, that’s good for Michigan. People that are arguing against Speight’s return seem to be really concerned that Peters might temporarily lose the job. Well, if he loses it, that means the other guy deserved it. What if McCafferey beats them all out next year? That’s good for Michigan. We’re at a point where people seem to be more a fan of an individual player than Michigan. Weird.

hope he does what is best for him. As others note, I have EVERY  confidence coaches will play the qb who demonstrates in practice he is most ready to help us win.  

As an aside FWIW, up to now, happen to think Wilt always sounds like he is a great teammate, and represents the program well.  

Wouldn't surprise me at all if for Wisconsin and Ohio State, Harbaugh has three packages- or specific plays- for Peters, O'Korn, and Speight (if he is recovered). I can't believe that Peters has command of the entire offense.
Also good to keep Wisconsin and Ohio State DCs guessing and not let them tee off on Peters.

Unless Peters gets in serious trouble against Maryland though, I would expect him to get nearly all the meaningful snaps against Maryland, except for maybe a series or two.

No way in hell Speight sees the field during the remainder of the 2017 season. If he's fit and ready to compete in spring 2008, let the competition begin. With McCaffrey in the mix then as well, the fight for the job should be interesting. 

Need to shore up the pass pro before Speight's return.  I don't want tender vertebrae vs blitz pickups.

In all seriousness, I am hoping like heck that Speight comes back during this regular season.  With all due respect to Peters, I think Speight even with all of the warts we've seen early in the season, gives us the best chance to win out, especially with a surging running game.