Walter Nolen down to 3, no
His final 3: Texas A&M, Florida, Tennessee.
Why is Michigan now out? Maybe this is why: his father had this to say about Michigan:
The article where the picture above comes from has Tennessee at #1 among the 3:
https://saturdayblitz.com/2021/08/07/texas-football-aggies-move-5-star-walter-nolen/
Rivals has him to Tennessee:
Walter Nolen is from Tennessee:
I never pictured him coming here, but I don’t know why he’d consider Tennessee. They are the Michigan of the SEC, a has been program down in the dumps, one that can’t beat its rivals, and is clinging to the past and a QB alum who excelled far more during his time in the pros than he ever did in college. The similarities are almost frightening with how close they are.
Only difference is they’re in even worse shape than us. They’ll be lucky to make bowl games in the 3-4 years he’d be there.
August 7th, 2021 at 11:23 PM ^
Well he’s from Tennessee. I’m sure plenty of fans of other schools cannot believe that Will Johnson committed to Michigan too.
The only thing I can think of is that he's from Tennessee so there's a draw to going to the local-ish school. Maybe the co-eds were friendly on his visit?
August 8th, 2021 at 12:12 PM ^
Eh, bowl games are just another way to get injured before the draft
I think we will land Grant and Hastings... And maybe Walker over Hastings, if we have a good season.
even though they haven't beaten Ohio State
c'mon, man. :(
Let's talk about Kenneth Grant then. We have a great shot here and he is pretty good...local...and big....
Well, I hate to tell you this, but Ohio St is ready to take Grant. He's local to there too. I really didn't like coming across this news, as I could see how excited Deone Walker was to get an offer from Alabama. I mean, who's left?
"Michigan Football: Wolverines aren’t in Walter Nolen’s new top 3"
As we have seen, different teams are capable of making a move in this recruitment, but at this point, it would probably be wise for the Wolverines to focus their energy on other targets.
One of those is three-star defensive tackle Kenneth Grant out of Indiana. Grant is strongly considering Michigan, Ohio State, and also Wisconsin. He has visited all three programs over the summer and Ohio State’s offer looms large in the process.
As always with Ohio State, it comes down to whether Grant would be a take. While he is down their board a little, EJ Holland of Rivals says he would be a take for Ohio State. However, Michigan is pushing harder right now and has been in this recruitment longer.
https://gbmwolverine.com/2021/08/07/michigan-football-wolverines-arent-walter-nolens-new-top-3/
There's a short video clip at the link of Grant on a pass rush blowing over a block from a RB while laughing.
August 7th, 2021 at 11:38 PM ^
I hate that you told us that.
The least surprising news I’ve read today.
I'm sure a year of watching Joe Milton at quarterback will seal the deal for him.
August 7th, 2021 at 11:55 PM ^
Lots of three and outs just means more playing time.
August 7th, 2021 at 10:12 PM ^
Bummer. Oh well.
August 7th, 2021 at 10:25 PM ^
Sorry guys, whenever the Dad is talking about "we" the outcome is that "we" aren't paying "we". No chance anymore on this guy.
August 7th, 2021 at 10:44 PM ^
Not super surprised...
too bad - would have been quite the coup
August 7th, 2021 at 10:47 PM ^
60 years ago, would Tennessee have bothered to recruit him because he was from "down there"?
August 7th, 2021 at 10:52 PM ^
Mario Eugenio is full of shit man. . .
s/
August 7th, 2021 at 11:55 PM ^
We never had a shot, no matter how many pinned stories you read on 247.
August 7th, 2021 at 11:55 PM ^
Bama was the one UM was worried about and neither are on his final list? Weird.
I doubt this is over for his recruitment but you can sure as shit guarantee UM is out of the race
August 8th, 2021 at 12:01 AM ^
Was never happening. Let's land Kenneth Grant.
August 8th, 2021 at 12:05 AM ^
1. Grant will be a tough pull but doable.
2. Nolen was never coming here.
This is Michigan. Expect disappointment, whiffs on recruits, and a new QB next year.
August 8th, 2021 at 12:52 AM ^
Big Daddy explained why Michigan received a Dear John letter from Walter: “ Because they are up there in the North and we are down here in the South.” What he really meant to say:”Michigan has a good program but it’s NIL is small potatoes compared to what Walter can get from SEC schools like Tennessee, Texas A and M and Florida.”
I'd get it if he wasn't favored for fucking Tennessee lmao
Let me help you. McDonalds bags.
Honestly, how is anyone surprised by this? I’m sure he’ll end up being a good to great player that we may have a chance within the future, the the reality is we are not on that same field as the others recruiting him (with the odd exception of Tennessee, because, well …. Tennessee). Take care of business this year and we are squarely back in the mix for recruits like this again.
"They just are up north and we are down south"
We've heard recruits and their parents say things like this before, and I keep wondering if they really believe that one little foot-plus snow like we get most Januarys is the end of the world. That, and I wonder if they honestly fear a good cold snap, as in the variety where it is barely single digits for a week. There could also be a deeper, hidden meaning that I am not understanding, of course, for I don't really know the recruiting world that well.
Why keep TAM on your list, then, since that is much farther away than A2? Seems like he wants to stay in the SEC and that was the true meaning of it. If the place feels like home, then go home. I’m sure they could afford to rent a place in A2 with his NIL money to come.
I hope the staff continues to pursue him past his commitment, because it sounds like there’s a chance.
Can't blame a guy from the South wanting to stay in the South.
At least he likes the team's gloves:
That’s great news…for me to poop on!!
August 8th, 2021 at 10:23 AM ^
I mean none of you really thought UM had a chance? If you did Sam really got ya….somehow he and Brice will still drag the Nolen recruiting corpse across the signing day line saying Michigan really finished 2nd…..
August 8th, 2021 at 10:36 AM ^
Color me Surprised! ?
August 8th, 2021 at 10:38 AM ^
Never thought we were really in it. Just have to take our lumps right now, Harbaugh had to be extended, but his salary being halved is being used against us in recruiting. It’s put up this year and recruiting sees a bump or we get a new staff after this season.
I’m thinking 6-6 and we get a new staff, just not a very talented football team and the new schemes and staff aren’t upgrades and will take time.
Wait until we lose a couple guys we have committed, this place will melt down.
August 8th, 2021 at 10:53 PM ^
Harbaugh having his salary cut 50% and therefore much easier for Michigan to dump, should not have that much of impact on recruits. In the old days that type of negative recruiting might have been an issue. But with the portal today, recruits can get out of a Dodge in a hurry, too— just as fast as fired coaches.
I can't wait to hear Sam Webb's excuse on this one.
The chance to play with Joe Milton is hard to beat.
Those are three pretty dirty programs. Surprised he didn’t include UGA since they’re the dirtiest that there is.
I find it hard to believe UGA can be much dirtier than LSU and Alabama.
LSU and Bama have CFP championships to show recruits and hang their hats on. I just never see the point in complaining about Bama being “dirty” when Saban can wave 20 rings in a kids face and pretty much guarantee success and a pretty good draft position. UGA continually underachieves with top recruiting classes at an impressive rate. Not to mention they get some recruits other teams seem to back off of because said recruit needs some “strong-ass offers” to go to their school. I’m not saying they’re head and shoulders above those two, but they’re definitely way up there.
August 24th, 2021 at 10:16 PM ^
Why do southern kids act like the North is a foreign land? You might not run into as many anti vaxxers or racists I guess.