Exit Jaron Dukes, Reon Dawson, Maybe Freddy Canteen
Dukes caught the only TD of last year's spring game against Dennis Norfleet
Per Harbaugh:
Jaron Dukes and Reon Dawson are 'medically retiring,' per Harbaugh. Mo Ways suffered a broken bone in his foot recently. Out a few months.
— Nick Baumgardner (@nickbaumgardner) March 26, 2016
Per harbaugh Freddy canteen had surgery on his shoulder. Waiting for results to see if he can continue with his career
— Sam Webb (@SamWebb77) March 26, 2016
The departures of Dukes and Dawson bring Michigan to or under 85 depending on the status of the as-yet-unsigned Dytarious Johnson; if Canteen does not make it back they'd be at 84 and able to issue a scholarship to Ryan Glasgow.
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March 26th, 2016 at 10:40 PM ^
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People so far (yes me too) have gotten all pissed of before and gone off half cocked, only to find out that things weren't a big deal like with that kid from Illinois.
Harbaughs earned the benefit of the doubt for me.
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March 26th, 2016 at 10:15 PM ^
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It's true...all of it. The oversigning, the medicals...they're real.
Michigan and Jesus Harbaugh are being alot like--every other school?
Yes, yes they are.
And oh it makes hypocrisy fun to watch
March 26th, 2016 at 10:42 PM ^
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March 26th, 2016 at 11:31 PM ^
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/college football Godwin'd
I see a cave coming.
A. Promised an education
And
B. Doing everything right.
I am not saying I think there are shenanigans and the coaching staff came out(mostly) on the side of the Angels with the Swenson/Weaver business so benefit of the doubt and all that, but.......
Given these happened in the middle of spring practice vs. the end of it, I can almost buy the medical retirement thing, but the personnel make it look pretty suspicious. St. Saban memorial isn't okay at Bama and it's not okay here.
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March 26th, 2016 at 10:08 PM ^
There's probably a reason all of these preferred walk-on's were brought on board. Maybe the coaches know some things we don't.
I think this board just gets bored and wants to find something to talk about, so basketball and football scholarship counts bubble to the top. But I expect there to be a surplus of scholarships available this year, considering you still have people on this campus who don't have an easy path to playing time and, I'm going to assume, believe they can find that somewhere else.
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March 27th, 2016 at 10:50 AM ^
How long have you been following football?
I've been at it for a few decades. In that time, many kids at Michigan (even our current AD) have had injuries that ended their careers. So maybe, just maybe, these kids are really hurt and can't play. Maybe they think they can play but the coaches and doctors are sincerely looking out for their best interest?
You clearly have a formed opinion based on...your opinion. Do you know these kids? Are you their doctor? Have they said anything to contradict Harbaugh? It seems that you're the only one quacking around here. If you have real information then spill it, because you're right that the fanbase would really want to know if kids are truly being pushed off the team.
If it posts like a troll and talks like a troll, it is a troll, no matter how much you hope against it.
Football is a HUGE commitment at this level and sometimes guys get hurt. They probably look at the situation and say...can I REALLY make a living at this?? Get my body pounded every day and totally commit myself to every play. Every down.
Jack Miller would've started..he wasn't injured ... And walked away healthy. He was done.
Is it that hard to believe if someone's heart isn't totally in the game that this could happen? Probably not.
Furthermore...if you want to compete...and you really take a look at all the truly competitive programs out there..they are all making their rosters as competitive as possible. It's life in the power 5. Coaches' jobs depend on it. Schools like Michigan that are behind and gunning to get back on top have to be ruthless.
If you don't like it...go watch GVSU vs. SVSU. Hell, I'd even be willing to bet it hours in there to a "certain" degree.
(((GO BLUE)))
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March 26th, 2016 at 11:42 PM ^
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March 27th, 2016 at 11:04 AM ^
Why is it sooo hard to believe that people playing power 5 D1 football at the highest level could be hurt and no longer have a career at one of the most violent sports in the game? Anyone?
It isn't.
It's kind of hard to believe that people sitting on the bench in power 5 D1 football at the highest level could be hurt at a much higher rate than those actually playing.
March 26th, 2016 at 10:35 PM ^
March 26th, 2016 at 11:53 PM ^
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They are going into their senior year at Michigan, would likely transfer to a less prestigious academic school, and they would have to sit out a year.
If given a choice of staying at Michigan and not playing or attempting to find playing time elsewhere, they very likely made a wise decision.
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March 27th, 2016 at 10:11 AM ^
LOL. "Athletes don't think like that". Glad you are there to clarify how all athletes think.
And they all would have to sit out a year and waste half of that eligibility.
March 27th, 2016 at 10:21 AM ^
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